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
War Conversations with Sylvia
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The French House of Clay
Instructor: Sylvia Bowersox
Date: Monday Jan 5, 2026
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm | 18:00-20:00
Cost: $45.00
Place: The French House of Clay, 900 Dousman, Green Bay, WI
SPECIAL CLASS! We are trying something new and hosting a Sweet Willow class offsite! We will gather at Jessica Andriessen's gorgeous new pottery studio, The French House of Clay https://www.thefrenchhouseofclay.com/
Join us for an evening of war discussion led by Sylvia Bowersox. Sylvia is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a writer, performer, and artist. She creates ceramics to help process her war experiences. So what better way to have a conversation about war than with our hands in clay, a steaming cup of Sweet Willow tea by our sides. Through her art, monologues, pictures, personal anecdotes, and participant questions, comments, and contributions, we will explore daily life in a war zone. Sylvia asks us to reflect and discuss the question: Are soldiers heroes, devils, or just the boy or girl next door?
Each participant will have the opportunity to create their own unique ceramic object. All materials and supplies as well as firing in the studio's kiln will be provided by Jessica.
Sylvia first served in Iraq as a U.S. Army broadcast journalist during the tumultuous days of the Coalition Provisional Authority, then returned for over two more years as a press officer at Embassy Baghdad, and with the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR). After returning home traumatized, she turned to the VA for help, where like many other veterans, she was treated with a mind-numbing hodgepodge of drugs in lieu of therapy. With the help of “battle buddies” from Iraq and her service dog Timothy, Sylvia got plugged into an excellent treatment team, and emerged with a passion for using intermodal art to share her experiences with others.
Timothy passed away in 2023 at the ripe old age of 14. He lived a life full of love and purpose. His love has and continues to sustain Sylvia.
Kombucha 101
Instructor: Emily Cowles, RD - Em's Kitchen Table
Date: Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Sweet Willow Herbals and Cafe
Cost: $45
Do you love the health benefits and fantastic taste of kombucha but are tired of paying the price? Do you want to make your own but are unsure how to begin? This is the class for you! Emily Cowles, RD, of Em’s Kitchen Table will walk you through how to make and maintain your kombucha SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). You will have your own home brews in two weeks or less. From start to combining flavors to a fizzy finish, you will learn it all. Choose from Sweet Willow's delightful tea selection and start your own brew. You will go home with your own SCOBY ready to go!
Emily Cowles, RD is a dietitian who believes everyone should be able to eat well regardless of economic status, ethnicity or medical diagnosis. She values a global food culture and the wisdom of ancient food patterns. When not teaching, Emily enjoys reading and writing. Preferably in a hammock.
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Gluten Free Sourdough Basics with Mamma T's Bakehouse
Instructor: Terry Kopitzke, Mamma T's Bakehouse
Date: Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Sweet Willow Herbals and Cafe, 109 S Broadway, De Pere, WI
Cost: $45
Questions? Contact Kathleen 920.632.4696
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.
Vegetarian Cooking with Bobbi Jackson
Instructor: Bobbi Jackson
Date: Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Sweet Willow Herbals and Cafe
Cost: $45
Daunted by vegetarian cooking? Need some fresh ideas? In this interactive cooking (and eating!) class Bobbi will show us how to make her delicious and easy 'Not Chick'n Salad' along with other simple ways incorporate more plant-based recipes in our diets.
She will also have tips on how her recipes can easily be easily modified for the meat-eaters in our lives.
Diabetes Class
Instructor: Emily Cowles, RD
Date: Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Sweet Willow Herbals and Cafe
Cost: $45
Have you been labeled as pre-diabetic? Have a family history of diabetes? Are you a Type 2 diabetic and worried about starting insulin? This class will go through five areas of your life where small changes may reap big results. You have many options to manage your diabetes journey. Come learn in a judgement free, solution-oriented space!
We Will Create an Educational Experience for You
Would you like to learn more about herbs? What about bath and body blending? Are you interested in expanding your cooking confidence? Let’s put together a Sweet Willow custom class! If you have a group of at least four people, let’s schedule an intimate, hands-on learning experience that you’ll never forget. Past class topics have included “Boosting Your Immunity,” “A Hands-On Exploration of Shrubs,” “Floral Mandala with High Tea,” “Botanical Cocktails and Green Cleaning,” “Herbal Honey,” and many more. We have also hosted herbal buffets, birthday parties, and essential oils classes. Contact us today to start the conversation about a custom class at Sweet Willow.