Tanglewood Hollow
PM SESSION: Living Roots Folk & Field School: Spring Session
** This product is for current families enrolled in our Folk School program. We will open additional spaces to the public after March 1st. Please do not purchase if your child is not currently enrolled in Living Roots. Thank you! **
A 12-Week Spring Journey into Traditional Skills, Nature Craft, and Community
🌿 Wednesdays, 10am–12pm | Ages 6–12 | Spring Season
Program begins March 25 and ends June 10
Welcome to Living Roots Folk & Field School, a program of Tanglewood Hollow- an immersive, hands-on experience where children reconnect with the rhythms of nature, learn timeless skills, and grow into confident, capable makers.
Over the course of 12 spring weeks, children will gather to create, cultivate, and collaborate- building not only practical knowledge, but a deep sense of belonging and stewardship. As the earth awakens, so do we. Rooted in seasonal rhythms, we follow the Wheel of the Year, letting longer days, thawing soil, and returning birds guide our work and celebrations.
Through grounded, purposeful projects, children will explore traditional folk and homesteading arts inspired by the season of growth. We’ll plant and tend, weave and mend, press flowers and work with fiber, mix and make with herbs, and create useful, beautiful items with natural materials. Spring invites us into renewal- into learning how to nurture something from seed to harvest, idea to creation.
Once each month, we’ll venture off-site within the Concord area to learn directly from the land- exploring wetlands, fields, forests, and waterways as they come alive with frogs, buds, insects, and migrating birds.
We’ll mark seasonal turning points with celebration and intention, and continue building a culture of care through community-centered projects- crafting, growing, and giving in ways that strengthen our connections to neighbors and elders. Guest artisans and local friends may join us, offering real-world skills and stories that root learning in lived experience.
This is a space where children slow down, dig deep, work with their hands, and discover the quiet pride that comes from tending, making, and contributing.
Join us for a season of growth, grit, and green beginnings.
WHAT WILL MY CHILD BE LEARNING?
At Living Roots Folk & Field School, children will have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of seasonal, hands-on skills that nurture creativity, resilience, and a connection to both nature and community. While each week is guided by the rhythm of the season, your child may explore:
- Fiber arts like felting, weaving, and simple sewing
- Hand-dipped candles and beeswax wraps
- Bread baking, churning butter, and crafting herbal teas or honeys
- Natural dyeing using plants and flowers
- Ink-making and botanical printing
- Basket weaving, broom making, and simple woodworking
- Making journals, field guides, and printing their own t-shirts
- Growing herbs and exploring worm composting
- Building bat boxes or gourd birdhouses
- Pressing apples for cider or making applesauce
- Primitive clay work and pottery
- Bookbinding, stamp carving, and creating zines
- Nature journaling and storytelling
- Learning to make cordage and herbal salves
- Working with mushroom logs and natural materials
We’ll also explore the deeper values behind each skill- resourcefulness, observation, and care- and give children the time and space to make things that are both meaningful and beautiful.
WHY LIVING ROOTS FOLK & FIELD SCHOOL?
Living Roots is more than a crafting class- it’s a return to rhythm. In a fast-paced world, this program invites children to slow down, work with their hands, and connect with nature’s pace. Through traditional folk skills and seasonal observations, we nurture curiosity, creativity, and a deep sense of place.
We follow the Wheel of the Year, using the turning seasons as a guide for both our projects and our celebrations. Children learn not just how to make things, but why these skills mattered- and still matter. It’s about preserving wisdom, building confidence, and fostering a spirit of community care that lasts far beyond the classroom.
WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT EACH WEEK?
Living Roots runs for 12 weeks during the fall season, meeting each Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Tanglewood Hollow. Children should come dressed for the weather, as we’ll also aim to spend time outdoors whenever possible.
Each session includes hands-on projects, storytelling, community building, and a rhythm of reflection. While most classes take place at our home base, once a month we’ll explore off-site locations around the Concord area- woods, fields, or waterways that deepen our connection to the natural world.
All materials are provided, and projects are designed to be accessible to a wide age range, allowing for creativity and individual expression. Families are welcome to drop off or stay nearby- our goal is to create a welcoming, warm environment for all. Please note: we are unable to accommodate younger siblings within our area during Living Roots Folk & Field School.
WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD BRING?
To help us keep our space cozy, welcoming, and functional throughout the season, we ask each family to provide:
- A pair of indoor shoes or slippers that can stay at Tanglewood Hollow for the duration of the program.
- A dedicated mug for tea, cider, or warm seasonal drinks- we’ll store it for them here.
- Appropriate clothing for the weather, including layers for any outdoor time.
- Clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Many of our projects involve natural dyes, ink, clay, or plant-based materials that may stain.
We encourage durable, comfortable clothing that allows your child to fully engage with our projects without worry. Expect dirty hands, inky sleeves, and proud smiles.
WHO IS LEADING THE PROGRAM?
Living Roots Field & Folk School is led by Allyson Mulcahy and Sarah Dunham-Miliotis, two homeschooling moms, seasoned nature nerds, and longtime educators with backgrounds in environmental education. Together, they bring a shared love of traditional skills, outdoor exploration, and child-led learning. With years of experience guiding children in both structured and freeform settings, Allyson and Sarah create a warm, welcoming space where curiosity is encouraged, hands get messy, and learning comes alive through connection to the natural world.
Meet them below!
WEATHER & CANCELLATION POLICY
Living Roots runs in all kinds of weather- rain, shine, or snow flurry! As long as it’s safe to do so, we’ll be outside exploring, crafting, or celebrating the season, so please dress your child accordingly with warm layers and weather-appropriate gear.
We follow Concord, NH’s public school system for weather-related cancellations. If Concord schools are closed due to inclement weather, our program will be canceled for the day as well.
Due to the nature of this program and the limited number of spots available, we are unable to offer refunds after registration. If a session needs to be canceled due to weather or illness, we will extend the program by adding make-up days so your child won’t miss out on the experience.
MEET ALLYSON
Allyson Mulcahy is the founder of Tanglewood Hollow and a homeschooling mother of two. A once-upon-a-time public school teacher, she realized she’d rather be leading nature walks and helping kids dye fabric with goldenrod than teaching to standardized tests. With a background in art, a deep love of the outdoors, and a passion for alternative education, Allyson creates hands-on, heart-centered learning experiences rooted in curiosity, creativity, and connection.
MEET SARAH
Sarah has been working with fibers- knitting, spinning and a bit of weaving- for over 20 years. She also has a background in archaeology and environmental education and is a homeschooling mom, avid gardener, and "nature nerd."