Crazy Wisdom Makers Circle: Crafting the Wheel of the Year

Tree of Life This month we’re welcoming autumn with a Celtic Yarn Tree of Life, a woven wall hanging built entirely from wrapped and twisted yarn. The Tree of Life is a symbol found across many traditions, representing balance, growth, and the deep connection between roots and branches, earth and sky. As we move into fall and the wheel turns toward harvest, it felt like the perfect time to create one of our own. Working from a base circle, we’ll twist and knot strands of yarn into a trunk, then split and shape the branches, letting each tree take on its own organic form. No two will look alike. This is a relaxed, meditative craft that welcomes color play and improvisation, and it’s a lovely way to use up yarn scraps from your stash. All supplies provided. Cost: $10 Pre-registration required. Limited class size. Join us bi-monthly for a crafting circle inspired by the eight sabbats of the Wheel of the Year. In each session, we’ll create a seasonal craft rooted in the traditions, symbols, and energy of the coming holiday, drawing inspiration from books like Crafting the Wheel of the Year, The Wheel of the Year: An Illustrated Guide to Nature’s Rhythms, and The Natural Home Wheel of the Year. Expect an easy hands-on project each session, ready to take home or finish up later with confidence. Projects shift with the season: seasonal wreath making, witches’ bells, blooming floral charms, garden-harvested potions, crocheted pieces, pocket altars, beadwork, and other crafted adornments. No experience necessary. All materials and skill levels welcome. Host Jen Hoyer has been crafting since she was a girl, when her grandmother taught her the magic of crochet and sewing. She spent over five years teaching sewing, crochet, and craft classes to adults and children at JoAnn Fabrics, and has taught private sewing lessons, led needlework classes for Girl Scout troops, and volunteered teaching crochet at the Cancer Support Center of Ann Arbor. Jen loves helping crafters of all ages discover new skills. Jen has been celebrating the seasons with her family and following Pagan traditions for over 30 years, and enjoys creating and learning new crafts for embracing the spirit of the seasons. Upcoming Events: November 5, 2026 – Besom (Broom) January 7, 2027 – Crochet Crystal Holder March 4, 2027 – Wand May 6, 2027 – Macrame Meditation Charm Cost varies per class. Pre-registration required. Limited class size.