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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Beeswax Candle Dipping Class
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to have co-owners Ethan and Olivia of Honeypot Bees Wax Candles (@honeypotbeeswax)\, lead a Mother’s Day Candle Dipping Class at BCC in our Community Room!  As part of this workshop\, participants will get to learn the art and craft of hand-dipped candlemaking and make a 100% beeswax candle to take home!\n\n\nPlease do not feel that you must identify as a mother or child to attend this workshop.  All are welcome\, no matter who you are or how you define yourself\, family\, or friends.  Let’s celebrate loving one another and being a part of each other’s lives during this fun and fabulous workshop.  Come as you are.  Leave with a little more community\, beauty\, and light.\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 10\n12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nCost: $30 per student. \nPlease wear work appropriate clothing as we will be working with messy and fun materials.\n\n*Students must be 10 years or older to attend. All minors must be accompanied by an adult*\n\n\n\n\nCo-owners of Honeypot Bees Wax Candles​ (La Farge\, WI)\, Ethan & Olivia have been crafting hand-dipped\, poured\, or shaped candles using 100% pure beeswax from local beekeepers ​in andaround Minneapolis\, Rochester\, La Crosse\, and Viroqua for the last 25 years.  This class fee covers the cost of workshop materials and instruction. Fee is paid to instructor on the day of the class.  All are welcome\, but space is limited.  Please RSVP early by calling the store: (507) 452-1815 or email: outreach@bluff.coop\n\n\nLearn more about Honeypot Bees Wax Candles at:\n\nEtsy Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/honeypotcandleshop\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeypotbeeswaxcandles/
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/mothers-day-beeswax-candle-dipping-class-26/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:Herbal Tonics for Good Health
DESCRIPTION:Tonics are the support for our times. These amazing preparations\, used consistently\, can offer long-term support for the body\, helping to prevent illness\, improve vitality\, and build resilience. Learn how to supercharge your diet with herbs for your well-being. Instructor\, Lora Krall\, Nurse Herbalist. \nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026 \n10:00 am – 11:30 am \nCost: $15 cash or equivalent food donation per student. \nNurse Herbalist Lora Krall is volunteering her talent and time to teach this class. Admission is a fundraising effort to support Winona’s local food shelf.  Space is limited\, but all are welcome. Please\, RSVP early by calling the store: (507) 452-1815\, or email: outreach@bluff.coop
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/herbal-tonics-for-good-health/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:5 Herbs and 5 different Ways to Work with Them for Good Health
DESCRIPTION:​In this class\, Nurse Herbalist\, Lora Krall\, will highlight 5 specific plants and 5 ways to work with them for your good health. Emphasis will be on local\, easy-access plants that you can either grow or forage yourself. \nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026 \n10:00 am – 11:30 am \nCost: $15 cash or equivalent food donation per student.  \nNurse Herbalist Lora Krall is volunteering her talent and time to teach this class. Admission is a fundraising effort to support Winona’s local food shelf.  Space is limited and all are welcome.  Please\, RSVP early by calling the store: (507) 452-1815\, or email: outreach@bluff.coop
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/five-herbs-for-good-health/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:Herbs to Help You Say\, "Ahhhhh!": Herbs for The Nervous System
DESCRIPTION:​Join Nurse Herbalist\, Lora Krall\, as she shares strategies to calm the chaos from a holistic perspective. She will offer a wide variety of options focused on herbal support. This class will also include a proper cuppa tea. \nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026 \n10:00 am – 11:30 am \nCost: $15 cash or equivalent food donation per student.  \nNurse Herbalist Lora Krall is volunteering her talent and time to teach this class. Admission is a fundraising effort to support Winona’s local food shelf.  Space is limited\, but all are welcome.  Please\, RSVP early by calling the store: (507) 452-1815\, or email: outreach@bluff.coop
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/herbs-to-help-you-say-ahhhhh-herbs-for-the-nervous-system/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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SUMMARY:Full --Beeswax Candlemaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:2.5.2026 update: This class is currently full. Let us know if you would like to be added to the waitlist. Thanks for your interest!\n\n—————————————————\n\n\nWe are excited to have co-owners Ethan and Olivia of Honeypot Bees Wax Candles (@honeypotbeeswax)\, lead a candlemaking workshop at BCC in our Community Room! As part of this workshop\, participants will get to learn the art and craft of hand-dipped candlemaking and make a 100% beeswax candle to take home!\n  \n\n\nSaturday\, February 7\n12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nCost: $30 per student.  \n*Students must be 10 years or older. All minors must be accompanied by an adult*\n\n  \n\n\nCo-owners of Honeypot Bees Wax Candles​ (La Farge\, WI)\, Ethan & Olivia have been crafting hand-dipped\, poured\, or shaped candles using 100% pure beeswax from local beekeepers ​in andaround Minneapolis\, Rochester\, La Crosse\, and Viroqua for the last 25 years.  This class fee covers the cost of workshop materials and instruction. Fee is paid to instructor on the day of the class. Space is limited\, so please RSVP early by calling the store: (507) 452-1815 or email: outreach@bluff.coop\n\n\nLearn more about Honeypot Bees Wax Candles at:\n\nEtsy Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/honeypotcandleshop\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeypotbeeswaxcandles/
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/beeswax-candlemaking-workshop/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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SUMMARY:FULL - Intro. to Brewing Kombucha
DESCRIPTION:1.22.2026 update: This class is currently full. Let us know if you would like to be added to the waitlist. Thanks for your interest! \n—————————————– \nHave you ever wanted to try your hand at brewing kombucha at home\, but aren’t sure where to begin? Please join us for this exciting beginner’s kombucha brewing class! Co-owner/Founder Matthew Jewison of Kowabucha Kombucha (@kowabucha.kombucha)\, based in Rochester\, MN\, will join us at BCC\, in the Community Room\, to teach a class on the thrilling art of brewing Kombucha.  As part of the experience\, each student will brew and take home 1 gallon of kombucha\, along with the materials to continue brewing on their own. \nSaturday\, January 24 \n10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nCost: $10 per student.  \nCo-owner/Founder Matt (@kowabucha.kombucha) is volunteering his talent and time to teach this class. The fee covers the cost of ingredients and project materials.  Space is limited\, so RSVP early by calling the store: (507) 452-1815\, or email: outreach@bluff.coop \n\nLearn more about Kowabucha Kombucha at: https://www.instagram.com/kowabucha.kombucha/?hl=en
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/kombucha-101-class/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:Fermentation 101 Class
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to try your hand at fermenting food\, but felt intimidated? Please join us for this exciting beginner’s fermentation class! The wonderful folks from Fizzeology Foods will be leading us in the art and history of fermentation. Participants will get to make one jar to take home and learn so much more! \n\n\nSaturday\, November 8\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\nCost: $10 per non-owner or FREE to all co-op owners as part of our ‘Owner Appreciation Week’. The instructor(s) for this class are culinary experts from the Fizzeology Foods Team in Viroqua\, WI and have volunteered to teach this class. The fee covers the cost of ingredients and student materials.  Space is limited\, so please RSVP early by calling the store: (507) 452-1815 or email: outreach@bluff.coop\n\n\n\n**Note: Each student will need to bring 1 large bowl\, 1 cutting board\, and 1 knife to class.  All other materials will be provided.
URL:https://www.bluff.coop/event/fermentation-class-101/
LOCATION:Bluff Country Co-op Community Room\, 121 W. 2nd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Class
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