Deep River Folk School
Hands-on workshops for resilient & sustainable living
Upcoming Workshops
Essential Skills for Resilient and Sustainable Living
Affordable 1/2 day workshops that offer hands-on experience to teach essential skills for sustainable living. Perfect for all skill levels.
Carpentry & Tiny Home Building
Multi-Day Classes that offer an immersive, hands-on experience focused on building practical skills. Over 3-4 days, you'll dive deep into essential techniques and gain confidence in applying them, all in a supportive and interactive environment.
Free Skill-Building
Our Free Community Classes offer an introduction to essential skills at no cost, fostering a supportive environment for everyone to grow and connect.
Our Five Main Topics
Responding to the many challenges facing people in the 21st Century, the Deep River Folk School provides a space to learn and share ideas, skills, and tools for long-term sustainable, resilient living. Deep River Folk School is a partnership between Sustenance Farm and the non-profit Living Well Earth Stewards, and focuses on 5 main topic areas:
Food | Shelter | Essential Skills | Understanding Nature | Community Building
2025 Workshops
Explore our Hands-On Workshops for Resilient & Sustainable Living, designed for all skill levels. Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your knowledge, we offer a range of options: free classes to get you started, affordable workshops for ongoing learning, and immersive 3-day experiences for a deeper dive into sustainable living practices. Join us to gain practical skills and take meaningful steps toward a more resilient and sustainable lifestyle!