Classes at Sweet Willow
We offer hands-on workshops and customized events
Wellness is a lifelong journey. At Sweet Willow, we are committed to helping the people in our community lead healthier, happier lives. Join an upcoming scheduled class or reach out to request a custom event!
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Upcoming Classes
Upcoming Classes
Beeswax Wraps with Two Chicks Apiary
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Instructor: Sarah Mueller and Jen Renfro, Two Chicks Apiary
Date: NEW DATE! Monday May 4th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Sweet Willow Herbals and Cafe, 109 S Broadway, De Pere
Cost: $45
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Discover the magic of beeswax in this hands-on workshop led by Sarah Mueller and Jen Renfro of Two Chicks Apiary in Green Bay. These expert beekeepers will guide you through the process of crafting a beautiful and practical beeswax food wraps while sharing fascinating insights about bees and their incredible wax.
No experience? No problem! Sarah and Jen believe "You're way craftier than you think!" By the end of the night, you'll have a beeswax wrap to take home and a newfound appreciation for nature's tiny architects.
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Herbs for Women's Health 50+
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Instructor: Kathleen Ratteree, Ed.D., MPH
Date: Monday May 18, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Sweet Willow Herbals and Cafe, 109 S Broadway, De Pere
Cost: $45
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In different phases of life women face unique challenges and also can call upon different strengths. This class is a basic introduction to our favorite herbs that heal and support women through the 50+ stages of life. Herbs like wild yam, chaste tree berries, black cohosh, sage, motherwort, and blessed thistle help with increased libido, steady energy levels, hormonal balancing, hot flash taming, pain relief, and elevated mood. We will learn how herbs like have been used around the world for thousands of years to restore women’s bodies and replenish vitality. Finally, we will explore simple herbal preparations that you can easily make at home, from infusions to tinctures to salves! Aging brings a lot of changes - some we want to reverse, but many we should revere! This class is a celebration of women's incredible strength, creativity, and deep knowing during this time of life.
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Mushrooms! Mushrooms! Mushrooms!
Instructor: Erik Walters, Mister Mushroom Man
Date: Tuesday May 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Sweet Willow Herbals and Cafe, 109 S Broadway, De Pere
Cost: $45
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Over the past fifteen years, the popularity of mushrooms has grown in leaps and bounds! What was once a small, niche group of foragers and growers, mushrooms are now a hot item. And for good reason! Mushrooms are powerful allies in supporting the health and well-being of our bodies as well as the ecosystems in which they grow.
This entry level course taught by Mister Mushroom Man, Erik Walters, will teach you what you’ve always wanted to learn about foraging as well as cultivating your own mushrooms at home. We will learn about the pros and cons of both and how you too can have fun with fugus. Along with our discussion, Erik will provide photos and demonstrate what it takes to become a successful mushroom producer. He will share details of his 20 years in learning about finding and growing mushrooms and the truth surrounding this exciting, fun, and healthy hobby.
Participants will learn how to inoculate logs with shiitake mushroom spore. Each participant will get to take an inoculated log to grow mushrooms at home!
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Teas and Bees
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Date: Thursday June 11, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Two Chicks Apiary, Ledgeview, WI
Cost: $45
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Sweet Willow and Two Chicks Apiary are teaming up once again! (Because, heck, its fun and we always learn a lot from each other!) Join us at the Apiary (bee yard) for this unique workshop led by herbalists. You will learn how to create custom nourishing tea blends and how to pair tea with different honey varieties. We will be serving a variety of teas and light hors d'oeuvres.
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Gluten Free Sourdough Basics with Terri Kopitzke
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Date: Tuesday July 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Sweet Willow Herbals and Cafe, 109 S Broadway, De Pere
Cost: $45
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Discover the art of gluten-free sourdough baking in this beginner class! Whether you're new to gluten-free sourdough or seeking healthy, homemade alternatives to store-bought bread, this class will guide you through the essential techniques and science behind making your own gluten-free sourdough starter and baking flavorful, gut-friendly loaves.
Perfect for anyone curious about gluten-free sourdough or looking to improve their digestive health through fermented breads.
Leave the class with a ready-to-use starter and the knowledge to bake beautiful, naturally leavened gluten-free bread at home.
Terri's gluten-free baking journey began about 15 years ago, with the art of gluten-free sourdough capturing her interest for the past 4-5 years, after she developed an allergy to commercial yeast. In an effort to help others with gluten allergies and those interested in cleaner eating, Mamma T's Bakehouse was formed in September 2024.
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