Early Childhood Program
Homeschool Enrichment Program
Handwork Workshops
Food Preservation Workshops
Early Childhood Program
Year round
Monday-Friday
Daily Rhythm
9am-9:30am Free play
9:30am-10am Morning snack & gratitude practice
10am-10:30am Free play
10:30am-10:45am Circle Time
10:45am-11:15am Tea Time, Lunch, and Oral Storytelling
11:15am-11:45am Free Play
11:45am-12:15pm Handwork
12:15pm-1:45pm Along with free play, this time includes an invitation for things, such as, games, storytelling, hikes, and/ or art projects.
1:45pm-2pm Rose, Thorn, Buffalo and goodbyes
Play is the highest form of research.
Albert Einstein
Handwork & Food Preservation Offerings
Learn the timeless craft of broom making, leave with a beautiful handcrafted hand broom made from scratch in a welcoming communal environment.
In this hands-on workshop you’ll work with broomcorn and twine to make a small whisk stype hand broom using traditional techniques. No prior experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and and willingness to work with your head, heart and hands.
What you’ll learn
• A brief history of broomcorn and hand brooms
• How to select, sort, and prepare broomcorn
• Core binding and weaving techniques for a sturdy broom head
• Finishing, trimming, and caring for your broom so it lasts
What you’ll make
Each participant will complete one hand broom to take home—ready to use for gentle sweeping, dusting, or as a handmade piece for your wall.
Who it’s for
• Beginners welcome
• All ages welcome - under 16 adult supervision required
• Suitable for anyone who enjoys slow, tactile making and learning a traditional skill
What’s included
• All materials: broomcorn, twine/cording, and any shared tools
• Use of specialized broom-making tools (e.g., foot brake/treadle, clamps, needles)
• Step-by-step guidance and individual help throughout
• A finished broom you can use and enjoy
What to bring / wear
• Comfortable clothes
• Water bottle
Details
• Date: October 17th
• Time: 10am-12pm
• Location: Lincoln Heights, Brewery Artists Lofts
• Class size: Limited to 12 students for personal attention
• Price: $65, all materials included
• Skill level: Beginner-friendly; all levels welcome
Featured Workshops
Learn how to make your own kombucha at home. Leave with a prepared ½ gallon of homemade kombucha, ready to continue brewing for years to come.
In this hands-on workshop you’ll work with traditional techniques and high quality ingredients to make a primary brewing batch and a secondary batch of kombucha.
No prior experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and and willingness to work with your head, heart and hands.
What you’ll learn
• A brief history of kombucha and similar drinks
• How to care for and maintain a kombucha brewing vessel
• How to add flavor and more carbonation to kombucha
What you’ll make
Each participant will make their own ½ gallon kombucha brewing vessel, along with a personalized bottle of a flavored kombucha.
Who it’s for
• Beginners welcome
• All ages welcome - under 16 adult supervision required
• Suitable for anyone who enjoys learning a traditional skill
What’s included
• All materials: kombucha scoby, jar, ingredients for flavoring, tea
• Step-by-step guidance and individual help throughout
What to bring / wear
• Comfortable clothes
• Water bottle
Details
• Date: October 11th
• Time: 1pm-3pm
• Location: Lincoln Heights, Brewery Artists Lofts
• Class size: Limited to 12 students for personal attention
• Price: $50, all materials included
• Skill level: Beginner-friendly; all levels welcome
Learn the timeless craft of broom making, leave with a beautiful handcrafted hand broom made from scratch in a welcoming communal environment.
In this hands-on workshop you’ll work with broomcorn and twine to make a small whisk stype hand broom using traditional techniques. No prior experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and and willingness to work with your head, heart and hands.
What you’ll learn
• A brief history of broomcorn and hand brooms
• How to select, sort, and prepare broomcorn
• Core binding and weaving techniques for a sturdy broom head
• Finishing, trimming, and caring for your broom so it lasts
What you’ll make
Each participant will complete one hand broom to take home—ready to use for gentle sweeping, dusting, or as a handmade piece for your wall.
Who it’s for
• Beginners welcome
• All ages welcome - under 16 adult supervision required
• Suitable for anyone who enjoys slow, tactile making and learning a traditional skill
What’s included
• All materials: broomcorn, twine/cording, and any shared tools
• Use of specialized broom-making tools (e.g., foot brake/treadle, clamps, needles)
• Step-by-step guidance and individual help throughout
• A finished broom you can use and enjoy
What to bring / wear
• Comfortable clothes
• Water bottle
Details
• Date: October 17th
• Time: 10am-12pm
• Location: Lincoln Heights, Brewery Artists Lofts
• Class size: Limited to 12 students for personal attention
• Price: $65, all materials included
• Skill level: Beginner-friendly; all levels welcome
Join us outdoors for a grounding natural dye experience. In this 6 week series we’ll discover the beauty and alchemy of using natural dyes to paint the rainbow. Participants will create both cotton and silk swatches to add to their natural dye journal, along with a beautiful silk scarf in every color of the rainbow, along with additional garment dye opportunities.
Jam and Marmalade Teen Workshop
Porter Ranch Library
Thursday, September 17th
4pm
FREE
Shibori Workshop
Wilshire Branch Library
Los Angeles, CA
Tuesday, September 22nd
4pm
FREE
Sourdough Starter Pancakes for Kids Workshop
Mark Twain Library Branch
Los Angeles, CA
June 29th, 2026
3pm
FREE
Get to
know us
Brie Wakeland Muszynski
Program Director & Lead Mentor
Brie has been specializing in outdoor and culinary education since 2016. Her work with the non-profit Garden School Foundation provided her with a rich background in leading and developing Next Generation Science Standards based garden lessons and nutrition focused cooking lessons to children grades pre-k through 5th grade within LAUSD. Her background includes over 10 years of experience as a yoga and mindfulness instructor to both children and adults; She is certified as a Master Food Preservation Instructor through Slow Food LA; she holds degrees in Spanish, Traditional Sign Painting, and Recycling & Resource Management; She also works as a handwork teacher at Maple Village Waldorf School. Brie is lifelong student, currently working on a Lifeways Early Childhood Certification. She is also a mom to two young adventurous nature lovers.
Delia Baseman - Lead Mentor
Delia grew up on an organic vegetable farm in western PA. One of 9 nature homeschooled children she was lucky to spend her early years playing outside when she wasn’t working as a professional child actor. After moving to NYC as a teenager she graduated from circle in the square theater conservatory in drama and playwriting. Delia went on to tour all over the US in numerous plays and to teach playwriting and performance art in NYC, Chicago, and Los Angeles schools as a teaching artist. Her early love of nature and belief in the power of outdoor play inspired her to train and work for tinkergarten, a national organization that brings outdoor play to toddlers and their families. Delia is a former Mentor at Everwild, as well as program assistant here at Honeybee and a freelance art teacher. You can also still find her performing Shakespeare, acting in films, teaching music, moonlighting as a costume designer and spending long hours collecting acorns with her 7 year old.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer a range of programs and workshops. Our outdoor preschool and homeschool program runs year round. We also offer camps, handwork circles, and handwork and food preservation workshops regularly. Along with our regular free community events.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or the email below to schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way. hellohoneybeeforestschool@gmail.com
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Our program largely aligns with traditional Waldorf and Forest School pedagogies. We strive to foster healthy, holistic development in young children. Explore practical, engaging, and thoughtful approaches to education, play, and care that nurture creativity, emotional well-being, and intellectual growth.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
hellohoneybeeforestschool@gmail.com
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Our Forest School Programs are offered year round, Monday through Friday from 9am-2pm.
1 day $400
2 days $800
3 days $1200
4 days $1300
5 days $1400
Workshop pricing varies.
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Yes, unless a medical exemption is provided. Currently this requirement does not include the COVID-19 vaccine. Please reach out if you have any questions.