A few weeks ago, we provided our readers with a preview piece on the newest retail addition to Berlin, Urban Nectar. The local food and art exchange aims to be a place where local artists can showcase their goods, where the community can meet and engage in fruitful conversations with the farmers and growers behind their food (at the weekly farmers market held Thursdays from 3-6pm), and where families can find a mix of healthy food and drinks. The Utopian community hub will also feature a diverse collection of classes, focusing on everything from soapmaking to painting to composting. As promised, we are presenting the November (and inaugural) lineup of classes at Urban Nectar. From the looks of it, it’s going to be a very busy and exciting month at Urban Nectar!

Soapmaking with Lisa Lilley

Wednesday November 4 at 6:30pm $39

Come learn the ancient art of soap making with two complete demonstrations of hot and cold processed soaps. Participants will receive recipes and instructions for using soap nuts, making hard bar soaps, laundry detergent. Additives such as clay, seeds, herbs, and essential oils to bar soaps will be covered. Instructions will be given to make home made lye. Making soap is easy, cost-effective, and healthful.

String Art Workshop with Little Miss Lovely

Thursday November 5 at 6:30p. $40

Create a holiday gift or a piece of artwork for in your home. to complete the project: a 12” x 12” panel of reclaimed & stained wood, nails, string, instruction. Several different templates will be available to choose from or bring your own (find an outline that you like and print it to fit a 12” x 12” space). Learn how nails and string can be turned into a unique piece of up-cycled art!

Bread Baking with Lisa Lilley

Monday November 9 at 1:30p. $39

The grinding grain and baking bread class will teach participants the health benefits of using fresh ground, spelt, teff, quinoa, and more. What are the benefits of sprouting grains and baking? The class will cover manual vs electric grinders and provide recipes and samples of freshly ground and baked products. A delicious and nutritious class.

Mixed Media self -portrait with Debbi Dean-Colley

Monday November 9 at 6p. $35

How do we see ourselves? Where does the journey begin and end? Discover whats within as you create your own self portrait using using found objects, paper, words, etc and creating what you believe your journey has been. A workshop of self reflection.

Bread Baking with Lisa Lilley

Wednesday November 12 at 6:30p. $39

Fall in love with Tea with Kelly Carpenter, Friday November 13 at 6p. $15
Come learn the health benefits of black, green, and herbal teas, as well as matcha.

Cheese and Yogurt with Lisa Lilley

Monday November 16 at 1:30p. $39

Yogurt and cheese making have never been easier. Recipes, instructions, and demonstrations will be given on making mozzarella, ricotta, and yogurt. Recipes and ideas for whey will be given which also increase probiotics in the diet.

Succulent Tapestry Workshop with Debbi Dean-Colley

Monday, November 16 at 6p. $35

Ever wonder what the weaving so of the ins and outs of life mean? Discover your own weave as we plant indoor wall hangings using succulents.

Cheese and Yogurt with Lisa Lilley

Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30p. $39

Essential Oils: Scientific Truth vs. MLM Marketing with Lisa Lilley

Friday, November 20 at 7:30p FREE .

Come and glean from Lisa’s hard work and mistakes and learn concrete evidence of how to determine a quality essential oil. She does not sell essential oils, instead she provides custom aromatherapy services to enhance and improve health in individuals. Take home a ten tip checklist to equip you in your quest for quality essential oils.

A Brewery and Brushes: Evening of Paint with Debbi Dean Colley

Saturday, November 21 7p

You will be instructed with each step to recreate an original painting in a twisted fun class with a party atmosphere. $40/person or $75/couple

Lacto-Fermenting with Lisa Lilley

Monday November 23 at 1:30 $39

The fermentation class will include lacto-fermented demonstrations and recipes for fermented: mayonnaise, baked oatmeal, ketchup, and kombucha. There will be comparison of simple fermentation versus lacto-fermentation. Participants will learn to produce their own whey without making cheese. Discover how easy, nutritious, and inexpensive this process is of increasing healthy probiotics in your diet.

Paper Mache Goddess workshop with Debbi Dean Colley

Monday, November 23 AND Monday, November 30 (2 week course) $55(includes both weeks)

Create a one of a kind project while getting your hands emulsified into creation. An inner seeking workshop. We will build mermaids and goddesses.

Lacto-Fermenting with Lisa Lilley

Wednesday, November 25 at 6:30p $39

The fermentation class will include lacto-fermented demonstrations and recipes for fermented: mayonnaise, baked oatmeal, ketchup, and kombucha. There will be comparison of simple fermentation versus lacto-fermentation. Participants will learn to produce their own whey without making cheese. Discover how easy, nutritious, and inexpensive this process is of increasing healthy probiotics in your diet.