Learn with us · Cookeville, TN

Hands-on classes for a lower-waste life.

Small-group workshops taught by neighbors who know their craft — sewing rooms, pantry chemistry, and the wild apothecary of the Upper Cumberland. Reserve your seat online with live availability, or join the waitlist if a favorite is full.

Small groups · 4–12 seats Materials included Refunds up to 14 days before 17 W Spring St, Cookeville

Upcoming workshops

Sewing

Sewing

Intro to the Sewing Machine

$35

machines & materials provided

Jun 12 · Fri5:45pm–7:30pm· Beginner

Threading, tension, and completing your first project — a simple hot pack and pattern to take home to practice with.

with Jessica H., BFA

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Sewing

Visible Mending 101

$45

materials provided

Jun 18 · Thu5:45pm–7:30pm· Beginner

Sashiko-inspired patches and decorative darning. Bring a beloved pair of jeans or a worn flannel — leave with a piece you'll wear even more.

with Jessica H., BFA

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Sewing

Upcycling Magic

$55

machines & materials provided

Jun 27 · Sat5:45pm–7:30pm· Intermediate

For the sewing-savvy. We'll turn household textiles into a beautifully reimagined bag. Leave with the confidence to turn yesterday's trash into today's treasure.

with Jessica H., BFA

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Natural Cleaners

Natural Cleaners

Natural Cleaning 101

$40

take home 4 cleaners

Jun 02 · Tue5:30pm–6:30pm· All levels

All-purpose spray, soft scrub, glass cleaner, and a wood polish — built around vinegar, castile, lemon and a few good essential oils.

with Cora H.

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Natural Cleaners

Laundry, Reimagined

$40

Jun 09 · Tue5:30pm–6:30pm· All levels

Make a powder detergent and a stain stick that you can make again and again. Soft on skin, hard on dirt.

with Cora H.

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Natural Cleaners

Bathroom & Bowl

$40

Jun 16 · Tue5:30pm–6:30pm· All levels

Tub scrub, mildew spray, fizz bombs for the toilet — a complete bathroom kit, no neon bottles in sight.

with Cora H.

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Foraging

Foraging

Backyard Apothecary: Bee Balm & Ginseng

$50

take home 2 tinctures

Coming soon9am–11am· All levels

Two Appalachian heavyweights — fiery bee balm and slow-grown ginseng. Learn their lore, their uses, and bottle two tinctures to take home.

with Furrow P.

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Foraging

Backyard Apothecary: Yarrow & Mullein

$50

take home 2 tinctures

Coming soon9am–11am· All levels

Yarrow for wounds and fevers, mullein for lungs and ears — two roadside legends that earn their keep. Bottle two tinctures to take home.

with Furrow P.

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Foraging

Backyard Apothecary: Dandelion & Plantain

$50

take home 2 tinctures

Coming soon9am–11am· All levels

The two most underestimated plants in your yard — dandelion for the liver, plantain for the skin. Bottle two tinctures to take home.

with Furrow P.

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Essential Oils 101

These intro classes are free and capped at a small group — RSVP so the instructor knows how many to expect.

Essential Oils 101

Aug 13 · Thu · 5pm–6pm

Free

A cozy intro to essential oils — the basics, the everyday uses, and a no-pressure space to ask any and all questions.

with Sarah K., Young Living Representative

Essential Oils 101

Jul 09 · Thu · 5pm–6pm

Free

Same warm welcome, fresh group. Bring a friend and your questions — we'll cover essential oil basics with plenty of time for Q&A.

with Sarah K., Young Living Representative

Hosted in person only at Wonderfill Refillery · 17 West Spring St., Cookeville, TN 38501

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We add new workshops every month and the small ones fill fast. Drop your email and we'll give you early access to the schedule.

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If you have a craft rooted in low-waste, hands-on, place-based living — we'd love to host you. Get in touch and we'll handle the rest.

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