Planned Activities
Here you will find a calendar with planned activities and courses.
Being able to collaborate with other entrepreneurs, study associations or cultural associations is indispensable for a small business like me. That is why you will mainly find planned activities that I arrange in collaboration with others. This means that I can offer courses in central locations and at prices that are worth it for both you as a participant and me as a professional course leader. Above all, collaborations tend to be inspiring for all parties!
Planned activities that primarily deal with crafts/crafts are marked in orange in the calendar.
Planned activities that primarily deal with animals or dance are marked in blue.
The main language of most of the courses and workshops in Sweden is Swedish, but there is always the possibility to translate into English or Dutch. Please just write me a message or state in your application that you would like translation.
Calendar
2 July, Sockenvägen 31, EFS-gården, Backen Umeå
Plant dyes
Using different materials and different dye plants, we’re going to take a deep dive into the possibilities of dyeing with natural materials. All materials will be collected in the Umeå area, in field, forest and garden. This short course will hopefully inspire you to continue experimenting afterwards.
You don’t need any prior knowledge. Everybody will go home with a number of dyed samples and recipes.
Sign up by sending an email to info@dengronafenixen.se
Cost: 250kr/person
11th of July, Kullar och Klang
Ode to the Nettle!
A tribute workshop to stinging nettles! A plant that most people now hate, but which has so many uses. Learn to appreciate this versatile plant in food, as ointment, tinder and string. There are good reasons why medieval monks also planted nettles.
Of course you will get your hands dirty. And hopefully, after this day you also feel that the stinging nettle should be everyone’s favorite plant. It will be a well-deserved Tribute to Stinging Nettles!
16 July, Sockenvägen 31, EFS-gården, Backen Umeå
Grassy coiled baskets
Binding baskets with plant material, in our case grasses, is an old tradition that is still popular around the world today. Coiled baskets can come in any size or even shape! It’s easy to master with endless possibilities.
During this course we will take a look at the basics of creating these sustainable and fully biodegradable baskets.
You don’t need any prior knowledge. All materials will be provided.
Sign up by sending an email to info@dengronafenixen.se
Cost: 200kr/person
19 July, Åstö days, Åstön
Dog Enrichment Stand
Together with Ulvens, we have gathered our resources and materials to enrich your and your dogs everyday life! Stop by our table to get information, buy dog toys or book a private session with a professional dog trainer.
Why not bring your dog and test out our enrichment course together?
2 – 7 August 2025, Kapitelhusgården, Visby Gotland
Medieval week
As always, Den Gröna Fenixen will be at Kapitelhusgården during the Medieval Week!
Tribute to Stinging Nettles
August 2th lecture followed by workshop
August 5th workshop
Historical Plant Dyeing
August 7th lecture
15-18 October, CaDansa balfolkfestival, Steenwijk
Balfolk workshops
Feel the beat
We all dance to the beat of the music. Right? Or is the beat just a figment of your imagination?
In this workshop we will experiment with what different people hear in the music, what that means for your dancing and most of all… What happens when you start playing with time? Dancing slightly ahead of the beat in the music feels completely different than dancing a little bit behind. It changes the energy, the amount of space for variations and it can even change the danceroles within the couple! Is the beat a social construct or the foundation of your dancing? Join us and find out!
Micro Movement
More information coming soon
Other Activities
Here you will find a list with all courses and activities that do not currently have a date planned. Are you interested in a course that does not have a date yet or do you want to arrange a course for your association or company, then please contact me at info@dengrönafenixen.se
Book a private workshop
Craft courses
Jewelry from Pine Needles
Binding objects in pine needles is an old tradition. The technique is reminiscent of Swedish root craft. Although our Swedish pine trees do not have long enough needles, many people have cultivated pine trees in their gardens with needles that are excellent for this type of craft.
In one evening you will learn how to bind jewelry in pine needles so that you can take home a homemade necklace.
You don’t need any prior knowledge.
Needlebinding
Needle binding is an ancient technique that is ideal for durable garments. Using just one large needle, you knot yarn together – you have all the freedom to create exactly what you want.
During the course, you will learn to set up a project of your choice in different ways and with different stitches. Everything you need to know to create hats, mittens, scarves and much more!
You don’t need any prior knowledge. You can borrow or buy needles on site.
Plant Dye and Promenade
Join us on an educational walk and then test all new knowledge. We will dye different materials with different plants we collected.
You don’t need any prior knowledge.
Medieval Ode to the Nettle
It is a plant that most people nowadays detest, but which in the Middle Ages was cultivated by many: the stinging nettle. Like our medieval ancestors, you’ll learn to appreciate this versatile plant in an inspiring lecture.
Ropes, coasters, baskets and wherever the imagination goes
Learn everything possible about collecting plants to tie simple baskets, twine rope or whatever you need in the garden or home. We will use easy techniques and furthermore, it’s completely renewable and (almost) free!
Other activities
Dance to your limits
Everyone can dance, even if/when your body doesn’t cooperate! Maybe you’re tired after a long festival, maybe you have a chronic disability, maybe you just want to make dancing more fun and learn how to adapt to your partner!
There are as many solutions as there are challenges. Maybe you can only do half a dance, maybe you can’t do certain variations, maybe dancing with one finger is your limit.
How do you find your dance and how do you communicate that?
For healthy people and people whose body sometimes finds dancing difficult.
