Crafting in the Wild

Nature play isn’t just for kids, grown-up’s need time and connection in nature with their peers too! After observing caregivers at our Together in the Park classes consistently immerse themselves in the more creative activities, we knew this was a needed outlet for many adults.

Our first Crafting in the Wild event this spring was such a lovely afternoon spent with an inspiring group of new and old friends. We are excited to announce that Crafting in the Wild will continue to meet monthly at Hoyt Park (typically 1st or 2nd Sunday of the month), as long as the weather permits. ALL are welcome! You do not need to be an experienced crafter or artist at all to participate.

Most gatherings will be a relaxed, socially focused, bring-your-own-craft with optional nature art kit add-ons for those in need of a project to work on. Some Crafting in the Wild gathering may host a specific group nature craft activity and tutorial, such as working with plant dyes, candle making, and needle felting.

New! While the winter months ahead may limit our outdoor time together for making, consider joining our new virtual Crafting in the Wild community! A place for creatives who cannot attend our in-person gatherings to still benefit from community, nature, and creativity. Share with us what you are working on, get inspiration for new hobbies or project ideas! All are welcome!

Our next gathering:

Sunday January, 19th, 2-5pm

Bring your own craft or select a nature kit add-on at registration. Gatherings are FREE (unless purchasing an art kit), however please consider donating to our scholarship fund at registration check-out. Christie will be demonstrating how to make a 3D needle felted fungi for those who purchase the needle felting kit add-on.

Cancellation Policy

Naturing in Madison LLC reserves the right to cancel Crafting in the Wild due to low enrollment. Any programs canceled due to low enrollment will be automatically fully refunded, or at the clients request, registration can be transferred into another program pending availability.

If you need to withdraw from Crafting in the Wild program for any reason, please inform us in writing at least one week prior to the start of program to transfer your registration to another program, or at your request, a refund (less 20% admin fee). If you request to withdraw within 7 days of program starting, a refund (less 50% admin fee) will be issued.

If participant is unable to attend program due to medical reasons, you may receive a refund (less 20% admin fee) at any time prior to the start of program.

Refunds will not be issued for any non-attendance or cancellations received day of the program.

In the event that Crafting in the Wild is cancelled by Naturing in Madison due to severe weather or a leader emergency, efforts will be made to reschedule the class. If no make-up is possible, at the Enrollee’s REQUEST, Naturing in Madison will offer the following options: A REFUND for the canceled class (less shelter fee and 20% Admin/processing fee). A CREDIT for canceled class good for future programming at NiM (less shelter fee and 20% Admin/processing fee). A TRANSFER for the cost of canceled class into our Scholarship Fund.