Get a taste of many of our best workshops, and come away with practical tips and tricks. From fixing motors to finding gemstones, spend two hours and get thirty minutes each of insights and ideas you can use at home. Sponsored by the Sisters Farmers Market.
Price: Contribute-What-You-Can
Place: Sisters Farmers Market
When: August 11, 10am to 2pm
Discover how to put your juniper trees to work! In this mini workshop, you will learn to operate a compound miter saw, planner, reaping knife, and other tools. You will learn about green wood and how to care for it, and how to start making live edge shelves, tables, and planks from the cured wood of our most common and invasive species, the juniper tree!
Oregon has some of the highest standards for working with electricity, but still allows you to do a great deal of work on your own! In this mini electrical class, we will cover making your house more efficient, how to update outlets, how to hook up new light switches, and how to install fans.
This mini session will help you understand the inner workings of an engine, and how to troubleshoot problems. We will have an engine completely torn apart and you'll be able to see the inner mysteries that make motors the powerhouse of modern life .
Oregon is full of precious stones. In this mini workshop, we will provide maps on where to find gem grade stones and discuss what to do with the ones you find. You will examine raw stones, polished stones, and see well defined specimens to help you identify them in the field.
James has a passion for craftsmanship and education. With over 15 years of experience in carpentry, coupled with expertise in electrical work and machine mechanics, James is adept at a wide array of trades. And he loves sharing his knowledge and helping people build skills. Born and raised in Culver, James joined the Marines where he was trained in automotive, jet turbine, and solid fuel rocket mechanics, earning numerous certifications. He also is certified in asbestos abatement and has a safety certification from OSHA. Now back in Central Oregon, he gives back to the community through School of Ranch.
Sisters Farmers Market is growing a vibrant community that connects Oregon farmers, ranchers, makers, and shoppers. The market provides access to fresh foods, locally made goods, and educational activities in a welcoming environment. Sisters Farmers Market is a program of 501(c)(3) organization Seed to Table, a nonprofit educational farm dedicated to connecting food, wellness, and education in Sisters.
Join School of Ranch and get 20% off all workshops. Your membership helps us cover our costs. Being non-profit doesn't mean you can lose money! We need your support and nothing shows support as much as a membership
Each session is 30 minutes. The full circuit is two hours. Each session is repeated twice.
Everyone is welcome! Minors can attend if accompanied by an adult.
These are demonstrations, not hands on workshops, so come as you are.
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