Workshop details

Individual workshops available

Prices vary $10-55 based on session length and materials provided.

Day & Weekend Passes (best value)

Early Bird: $85/day | $160/weekend

Standard (beginning Feb 7): $95/day | $180/weekend

Includes:

∗ three workshops per day

∗ Saturday evening bonus workshops

∗ optional social gatherings to connect with new friends and reflect on your experiences

Play, Move, Flow: An Intro to Hoop Dance

Hosted by Nora Phillips of Madison Circus Entertainment

1 hour – Sat 9-10a at Monona Community Center, 1011 Nichols Rd

Discover the joy of movement through playful exploration with a hula hoop. This beginner-friendly workshop invites participants to move with a prop, explore rhythm and creativity, and find their own unique flow in a supportive, low-pressure space. No prior experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to play.

Nora Phillips is a Madison-based circus artist and educator with a passion for making movement joyful and accessible. A hula hoop specialist and longtime circus coach, she has been teaching workshops since 2019 and works with performers of all ages and experience levels. Her classes emphasize creativity, body awareness, and finding your own unique flow—no prior experience required.

Fitboxing – Fitness and kickboxing together!

Hosted by Nikki Bein of LVLUP Martial Arts 

1 hour – Sat 8:20 – 9:20 at LVLUP Martial Arts – East, 2554 Agriculture Dr East Madison

Fitboxing combines Fitness and Kickboxing in one exciting class. No experience necessary.

My name is Nikki Bein. I’ve been doing Martial Arts for 20 years. I’m a 4th Degree Black Belt and a 3 time World Champion.

Survive & Thrive – Strategies for Leadership, Mental Health & Recovery

Hosted by Tim Decorah of  Survive and Thrive 8791

1.5 hour – Sat 9-10:30a – Country Inn & Suites, 400 River Pl, Monona

Practical, real-world strategies for navigating leadership challenges, mental health struggles, and personal recovery. Through guided discussion, reflection, and real-life examples, participants will explore how to recognize stress and anxiety, ask for support, and build sustainable coping tools for both personal and professional life.  Drawing from lived experience and years of working with students, educators, and organizations, this session emphasizes resilience, self-awareness, and the power of community. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to not just survive difficult seasons—but to thrive with purpose, clarity, and renewed confidence.

Tim Decorah is a retired teacher and coach from the Madison area, a husband, father, and grandfather. Tim’s strategies on leadership, mental health & recovery have resonated with communities, school districts, colleges, and businesses across the Midwest.  He also hosts the podcast – Survive and Thrive 8791.

Enjoying Seasonal & Local Foods: Tips and Hands-On Cooking

Hosted by REAP Food Group, Forage Kitchen & Flynn Creek Farm

1.5 hr – Sat 9–10:30 AM – Forage Kitchen, 800 W Broadway Unit 700, Monona

This interactive workshop explores simple, practical ways to connect with local farms and enjoy seasonal foods in everyday life. REAP Food Group will share information on accessing local produce through farmers’ markets, CSAs, and supportive grocery stores and restaurants, along with tips for eating with the seasons.

Forage Founder Henry Aschauer will lead a short, hands-on kitchen demonstration focused on building flavorful bowls and dressings and sampling, followed by a Q&A. Flynn Creek Farm will also join the session to share samples of farm-grown veggies transformed into tasty jarred delights, and information about their farm. Participants will leave with inspiration, resources, and approachable ideas for using seasonal produce at home.

REAP Food Group, Forage Kitchen, and Flynn Creek Farm each play a role in strengthening Wisconsin’s local food system. REAP Food Group is a Madison-based nonprofit that connects communities to local farms through education, advocacy, and programs like Farm to School; Forage Kitchen is a Madison restaurant focused on fresh, locally sourced meals that support regional producers; and Flynn Creek Farm produces foods rooted in sustainable farming and local ingredients, helping connect people more closely to where their food comes from.

Weaving with Traditional Fibers: Create a Cattail Trivet

Hosted by Lightning the Earth New Rider

1.5 hours – Sat 12-1:30 –  Monona Community Center, 1011 Nichols Rd

Learn about traditional methods of harvesting and preparing cattails for weaving. Create your own cattail trivet to take home with you.

Lightning New Rider is a tribally enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, with ancestral ties to the Poni, Otoe, Oneida, and Arikara nations. He holds a degree in landscape and horticultural design and carries lifelong knowledge shared by elders and relatives, rooted in traditional teachings of Mother Earth and our plant relatives.

Working with natural fibers such as dogbane, bulrush, cattail, and cedar, Mr. New Rider creates mats and baskets and shares Indigenous teachings on harvesting plants and foods. He is passionate about helping others understand what it means to be connected to Mother Earth. Mr. New Rider has also founded a catering business centered on cooking vegetarian and Indigenous foods.

Female Hormone Balance (At Any Age)

Hosted by Chris Barnett of Hoey Apothecary

1.5 hours – Sat 12-1:30p –  Country Inn & Suites, 400 River Pl, Monona

Hormones are a complicated, crucial (often confusing) aspect of every woman’s wellness at every age. We’ll discuss how hormones work in the female body, symptoms of imbalance, testing techniques (beyond bloodwork), and multiple genres of therapeutic options to achieve balance and wellness.

Chris Barnett is a licensed pharmacist who has dedicated her entire 20+-year career to the specialty field of compounding pharmacy because it enables her to *listen* to patients and collaborate with medical providers to provide personalized patient care. She has taught compounding skills to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students across the US and Canada, including for the Professional Compounding Centers of America and MD Anderson Cancer Center. She owned and operated her own compounding pharmacy in Houston, Texas. Now, she is pleased to work with you on a wide range of wellness priorities ranging from hormone balance to gut function, from weight loss to thyroid optimization.

Learn to Cook Over a Campfire

Hosted by Sarah Voss of Aldo Leopold Nature Center 

2 hours –  Sat 12-2p at Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Dr, Monona

Learn basic fire building skills and then some simple meals to cook over the fire including a cobbler and veggie packs. The veggie packs are vegan/vegetarian friendly and gluten free, the cobbler is vegetarian friendly.

Sarah has worked at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center for over 7 years and has been teaching about conservation for even longer.  She loves teaching all ages, abilities, and interests about various nature and conservation topics.

GLP-1 and Weight Loss: What it is and How it Works

Hosted by Dr. Amanda Sparks of Lifecity Chiropractic

1 hours –  Sat 12-1p – Monona Community Center, 1011 Nichols Rd, Monona

GLP-1’s are a hot topic right now, but what are they and how do they work? Are pharmaceuticals and injections the only option? Are there natural options for weight loss? How do different options affect your bank account? Come and learn how GLP-1’s can help you lose weight.

Dr. Sparks has been practicing chiropractic care for over 18 years. She treats patient with a variety of conditions from infants to the elderly. She also helps guide patients through their various health and wellness goals. She also has experience in kinesiotaping, dry needling, Graston soft tissue, personal growth and development mentoring, nutrition, weight loss and lifestyle changes.

Male Hormone Balance (At Any Age)

Hosted by Chris Barnett of Hoey Apothecary

1.5 hours – Sat 2:30-4p –  Country Inn & Suites, 400 River Pl, Monona

Here are the two most common misconceptions when it comes to male hormones: 1) It’s all about testosterone and 2) Having “normal” bloodwork is enough. We’ll discuss how ALL the hormones work in the male body; symptoms of imbalance; testing techniques (beyond bloodwork); and multiple genres of therapeutic options to achieve balance and wellness (many of which don’t require a prescription).

Chris Barnett is a licensed pharmacist who has dedicated her entire 20+-year career to the specialty field of compounding pharmacy because it enables her to *listen* to patients and collaborate with medical providers to provide personalized patient care. She has taught compounding skills to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students across the US and Canada, including for the Professional Compounding Centers of America and MD Anderson Cancer Center. She owned and operated her own compounding pharmacy in Houston, Texas. Now, she is pleased to work with you on a wide range of wellness priorities ranging from hormone balance to gut function, from weight loss to thyroid optimization.

Beadwork with Lillian White Eagle

2 hours – Sat 2:30-4:30p –  Monona Community Center, 1011 Nichols Rd, Monona

With this beading project, we will be creating a beaded keychain. We will be going over the lazy stitch method, as well as, the 2-needle method. Each individual beads at their own pace, just as each bead holds memories. I will be there to guide you through creating your own piece of art.

Ho-Chunk Indigenous Artist – Lillian White Eagle – Lillian and her family create and offer classes in beadwork, Ho-Chunk finger weaving, sewing, and showcase cultural dancing. She is a Mother, Dancer, Teacher, Runner and Artist. Lillian was also the Pow-Wow Coordinator for the DeJope Pow-Wow that was held in Monona in 2024.

Plan for Life: A Gift to Your Future Self (and the People You Love)

Hosted by Trent Einbeck of Lake Ridge Bank  

1.5 hrs – Sat 2:30-4:00 –  Monona Community Center, 1011 Nichols Rd, Monona

Join us for an interactive estate planning workshop where you’ll learn the basics of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney in plain language. Through real-life scenarios and guided worksheets, you’ll map out who would make decisions for you and how your assets would be handled. This hands-on session is designed to be simple, engaging, and genuinely useful — no legal jargon required. Walk away with clarity and peace of mind in just 90 minutes.

Lake Ridge Bank is a community-focused financial institution serving Monona and the greater Madison area. Dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve financial well-being, Lake Ridge Bank combines trusted expertise with a personal, relationship-based approach to banking and financial education.

The Mindful Mixologist: Building Flavorful Cocktails without Alcohol

Hosted by Michelle Duvall of Blind Shot Social Club  

1.5 hours –  5-6:30p at Blind Shot Social Club, 177 South Fair Oaks Ave, Madison

A “Build-Your-Own-Signature” session. After discussing the rules of balance as it applies to cocktail creation, and sampling three different N/A spirits independently, participants will be giving an array of seasonal ingredients to experiment with and ultimately create their own unique recipe.

My name is Michelle Duvall, and I am the Owner of Blind Shot Social Club. I pride myself on Blind Shot having one of the largest, most creative non-alcoholic bar programs in the city. I am the creator our bar program, -including the recipes for our alcoholic cocktails and non-alcoholic cocktails. As a non-drinker, I am passionate about bringing the same high level of creativity, thoughtfulness, fun and sophistication to our Non-Alcoholic offerings that our alcoholic offerings get.

Behind the Beer: A Tour & Guided Tasting

Hosted by Delta Beer Lab

1.5 hours –  5-6:30p at Delta Beer Lab, 167 E Badger Rd, Fitchburg

Take a guided tour of the Delta Beer Lab brewing facility to learn all things beer (and science!). Delta staff will guide you through the entire brewing process, diving deep into what each step and ingredient contributes to the final product. The tour will end with a curated tasting of Delta beers in the taproom. The goal is to build the foundation needed to taste beer with intention, and to apply those same skills to tasting other foods and beverages!

Delta Beer Lab is a Madison-based craft brewery committed to creating high-quality beer while fostering connection, creativity, and community. Known for its inclusive mission and innovative spirit, Delta Beer Lab brings people together through thoughtfully brewed beer and shared experiences.

Wrap up your day by reconnecting with the new friends you met during workshops—or invite longtime friends to join you—at one of these recommended evening gathering spots:

4–7 PM | San Damiano – Fire & Wonder
Head outdoors for Fire & Wonder, featuring a cozy bonfire, marshmallow roasting, and traditional Ho-Chunk storytelling. Reservations are required for storytelling sessions.
Kindled Community Sauna’s final session of the day begins at 7 PM; reservations required.

6:30 PM | Delta Beer Lab
Join others as Delta’s Beer Workshop participants wrap up around 6:30 PM. Science-themed trivia begins at 7 PM. Enjoy house-made craft beer, craft sodas, a limited selection of cocktails, non-alcoholic options, large soft pretzels, and frozen pizzas.

6:30 PM | Blind Shot Social Club
Stop by as the Mocktail Workshop participants finish around 6:30 PM. Enjoy board games, a golf simulator, mocktails, cocktails, beer, THC gummies and chocolates, and a full dinner menu.

Creative Writing for Fun and Discovery

Hosted by Amelia Fontella of  Get Inspired Workshops  

1.5 hours –  Sun 9-10:30 – Ho-Chunk Branch Office – Community Center, 4724 Tradewinds Parkway, Madison

This session invites everyone—whether you’ve never written a thing or already love to write—to experience creative writing as a fun and meaningful practice. In a down-to-earth, supportive environment, we’ll spend time writing together using approachable and inspiring prompts and techniques. See how even a few minutes of writing can have a positive impact on your day (and maybe even your life)!

Amelia Fontella is a writer, artist, and teacher who lives on the east side of Madison. She has been teaching creative writing for nearly 20 years. Her focus as an educator is inspiring students of all levels to enjoy the writing process and grow from it, as opposed to solely working toward an end product.

Thriving in Mid-Life

Hosted by Nisa Giaquinto & Sarah Dimick of ZenEd  

1.5 hours –  Sun 9-10:30 – Monona Community Center, 1011 Nichols Rd, Monona

Thriving in Mid-Life Workshop-explores the power of positive psychology by examining strengths and values to pursue your dreams in midlife and beyond. This workshop includes informational material and engaging experiential activities. We encourage participants to define mid-life for themselves:)

Zen Ed specializes in both personal and collective wellbeing, and believes in bringing wellness to all spaces. Sarah and Nisa hold advanced degrees in psychology and are certified yoga teachers with over 30 combined years of experience in education. Our desire is to work alongside people in building their personal and collective transformations in topics related to wellness.

Beauty by the Stars: Venus Readings & Botanical Facial Masks

Hosted by Maria Henry of Luminous Rose 

1.5 hours –  Sun 9-10:30 – Monona Community Center, 1011 Nichols Rd, Monona

Discover the unique beauty medicine written in your birth chart. In this workshop, we’ll explore your personal Venus placement—unveiling how the planet of love, beauty, and worth expresses through you. Then, guided by herbal wisdom, we’ll craft a luxurious facial mask using Venus-ruled botanicals like rose, hibiscus, and coconut milk, chosen to honor Venus. Leave with profound insights about your relationship to beauty and self-worth, plus a custom herbal creation infused with your own Venus magic.

Maria is the owner of Luminous Rose, where she creates artisan skincare using traditional formulation methods and botanical expertise. As both a skincare formulator and astrologer, she combines her knowledge of herbal medicine with astrological wisdom to help others discover personalized beauty rituals. Through workshops and consultations, Maria teaches the art of crafting botanical skincare while exploring how birth charts can illuminate individual wellness needs, creating a unique bridge between cosmic insight and practical self-care.

Mighty Mushrooms

Hosted by Krystal Drinkwater of Hoey Apothecary

1 hour – Sun 12-1p –  at Monona Community Center, 1011 Nichols Rd, Monona

All supplies will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring paper/pencil for notes.

Mighty Mushrooms: Medicinal Mushroom have been used for thousands of years for a plethora of purposes. They are packed with important nutrients such as vitamin D, vitamin B6, selenium, potassium, and more. Their immunomodulating properties can help support our immune systems; they offer powerful support to our brain health and cognitive functions; they are a rich source of antioxidants. Krystal will have samples that participants can see and sample. Plus, she’ll share ideas about how to use and incorporate mushrooms into your daily diet.

Krystal is a Health & Wellness Associate and Staff Herbalist at Hoey Apothecary. She trained with Kathleen Wildwood at Wildwood Institute in Verona and with Bob Linde and Renee Crozier-Prince at Traditions School of Herbal Studies in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is trained in the use of Western and Chinese herbs and diagnostics.

Energetic Attunement & Goal Setting: Becoming Your Future Self

Hosted by Misty Deal of Guardian Nursing Consulting 

1.5 hours – Sun 12-1p – Monona Community Center, 1011 Nichols Rd, Monona

Suggested: bring your own favorite journal and pen – otherwise I’ll supply pen and paper

This interactive workshop is designed for individuals ready to slow down, gain clarity, and intentionally move forward. Participants will identify a meaningful goal and explore the mindset, decisions, and habits needed to achieve it. Through guided reflection and visualization, attendees gain insight into their “future self” and translate that awareness into clear goals and practical next steps. Participants leave with greater self-awareness, clarity, and a personalized plan to move forward into 2026 with intention.

Misty Deal is a board-certified holistic nurse and board-certified health and wellness nurse coach with 30 years of healthcare experience that includes a unique emphasis on men’s health. Misty works closely with individuals to proactively explore their wellbeing in new ways and discover new paths towards healthy living.  Misty’s goal is to empower her clients to take control of their own health and make positive changes that will have a lasting impact. Through personalized wellness plans offering ongoing support, accountability, and motivation, clients achieve their wellness goals and create a healthy lifestyle. She believes that it’s never too late to make positive changes and is dedicated to helping her clients make sustainable lifestyle choices that will enhance their well-being.

Dirt & Dreams — Starting Your Garden from Seed

Hosted by Christine Welcher of Monona East Side Business Alliance 

1.5 hours –  Sun 12-1:30p – Ho-Chunk Branch Office – Community Center, 4724 Tradewinds Parkway, Madison

There’s something magical about turning tiny seeds into something thriving. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn how to confidently choose and start seeds — from understanding catalogs and seed packets to picking easy-to-grow veggie and flower varieties. We’ll talk germination rates, growing days, planting plans, and practical tips that make gardening feel approachable whether you’re growing in raised beds, a small community garden plot, or pots on the patio. You’ll wrap up by planting seeds of your own to take home. Included with the workshop is a dowel tool for making compostable paper pots so you can keep growing with confidence all season long and for years to come.

Christine Welcher is a former small-scale, organic farmer and educator who loves helping others learn by doing. After years of teaching growers from around the world about organic production and sustainable growing practices, she now leads the Monona East Side Business Alliance—but still finds joy in helping beginners start something new, one seed at a time.

Bone Broth: Make & Try

Hosted by Krystal Drinkwater of Hoey Apothecary  

1 hour –  Sun 2-3p – Monona Community Center, 1011 Nichols Rd, Monona

Bone Broth Make & Try Workshop: Bone broth is a daily tonic and traditional cold/flu remedy in many cultures. It can be consumed alone or used as a base for soups and stews. By adding herbs specific to you and your family, you can nourish the ones you love. This class will cover how to make bone broth and ideas for beneficial herbs that can add healthful properties to your broth. Krystal will be making bone broth in this class and sharing samples. Hint: consider taking this and the Mighty Mushroom class, there will be lots of useful crossover information.

Krystal is a Health & Wellness Associate and Staff Herbalist at Hoey Apothecary. She trained with Kathleen Wildwood at Wildwood Institute in Verona and with Bob Linde and Renee Crozier-Prince at Traditions School of Herbal Studies in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is trained in the use of Western and Chinese herbs and diagnostics.

Indigenous Teachings and Methods of Gathering Medicinal Herbs 

Hosted by Lightning the Earth New Rider

1 hour –  Sun 2-3p – Ho-Chunk Madison Branch Office – Community Center, 4724 Tradewinds Parkway, Madison

Learn to honor and give thanks to Mother Earth before collecting plants to heal yourself. Plants covered will be familiar and easy to find backyard varieties, with surprising health benefits.

Lightning New Rider is a tribally enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, with ancestral ties to the Poni, Otoe, Oneida, and Arikara nations. He holds a degree in landscape and horticultural design and carries lifelong knowledge shared by elders and relatives, rooted in traditional teachings of Mother Earth and our plant relatives.

Working with natural fibers such as dogbane, bulrush, cattail, and cedar, Mr. New Rider creates mats and baskets and shares Indigenous teachings on harvesting plants and foods. He is passionate about helping others understand what it means to be connected to Mother Earth. Mr. New Rider has also founded a catering business centered on cooking vegetarian and Indigenous foods.

From Stuck To Forward – Coaching Yourself Beyond Limiting Beliefs

Hosted by Rob Christianson of Polaris Coaching Group

1.5 hour –  Sun 2-3:30p – Ho-Chunk Madison Branch Office – Community Center, 4724 Tradewinds Parkway, Madison

This highly interactive workshop helps participants recognize limiting beliefs, shift perspective, and practice a simple, repeatable self-coaching process. Rather than a lecture, the session emphasizes active participation through guided reflection, small-group discussion, and practical exercises.  Participants will leave with greater self-awareness and confidence, tools to navigate uncertainty and change, and a coaching framework they can use independently long after the workshop ends. This experience supports personal growth, resilience, and leadership development by creating shared language around self-trust and forward momentum.

Rob Christianson is a leadership and personal coach and the founder of Polaris Coaching Group. For more than 25 years, Rob has supported people navigating change—professionally and personally—by helping them slow down, listen inward, and move forward with intention. His work blends practical leadership experience, positive psychology, and deep respect for the human side of growth. In this course, Rob’s role is to help remind you of your superpowers and help you channel them into what you want to accomplish next.