Mugworts is a collective of clinical herbalists, whose goal is to make herbal medicine accessible. Mugworts’ approach to herbal medicine holds both the larger context in which we exist as well as the specific experiences we live, and the ways in which the two are interconnected. Herbal medicine can also provide an alternative to the profit-based medical system we currently rely on.Mugworts’ herbalists have each completed a three year clinical herbalism program with the ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism with over 700 hours of study in Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal energetics, anatomy and physiology, botany, and phytochemistry.   We have found that while the holiday season can be a time of joyousness and connection, it can also be quite stressful and exhausting. In Mugworts’ “Support Your Nervous System During the Holidays” class, you will learn about herbs and practices that will alleviate stress, regulate your nervous system, and offer protection.You will leave with an understanding of what herbs and practices you can incorporate to support your individual needs, and also have the opportunity to make your own protection amulet. Stress support tea blends + tinctures + informational zines made by Mugworts will be available to sample + purchase.Meet your herbalists:Franscis has a deep love and respect for the living world and all the beings that coexist together to create it. In her clinical work, Franscis strives to support people in their re-connection with, or re-membering of, the web of life that we are intrinsically part of.  Her goal is to support people in their unique needs and empower a sense of autonomy and agency.Lexi, a forever student, is constantly in awe and full of questions about the surrounding natural world and all its inhabitants. She truly believes that because we are part of nature, the natural world is where we should source our medicine for the healing of our whole body. When she is not practicing herbal medicine, Lexi can be found on the farm raising nutrient dense food to nourish her community.Combining her passion for knowledge and her love for the herbs, Ari aims to educate and make an herbalist out of each client by teaching them about the plants, their actions and how to make their own remedies. She believes herbalism is a lifestyle and her goal is to make it as easy as possible for people to incorporate natural alternatives into their daily lives.

Date: November 23rd, 2024

Time: 5-6:30pm

Cap: 15 students

Tickets: Sliding scale $20-40

Teacher Website: www.mugwortsherbalclinic.com

You have a favorite sweater with worn spots on the elbows or worse, moth holes. Or maybe you blew out the knees on your favorite jeans. What to do? Come learn simple mending techniques to repair and revive worn clothing so that you can enjoy that cozy sweater or wear those jeans again. Join artist Suzi Banks Baum for an afternoon of peaceable stitching on Saturday, November 2nd at the Side Project Gallery. Suzi will teach simple stitch techniques and help you design a colorful way to repair a garment. Bring your clean garments* in need of mending to enjoy the company of other stitchers with guidance from Suzi. She will have a trove of plant dyed and other fun fabric scraps to share. Embroidery floss, scissors, and needles will be provided. *Please note that wool items must be clean and be placed inside a plastic bag in the freezer for at least 3 days to ensure there are no wool moth larvae in the garment.

Please purchase tickets at the link below or reach out to sideprojectgallery@gmail.com

Date: November 2nd, 2024

Time: 1-4pm

Location: 152 Main St Great Barrington MA 01257

Tickets: Sliding scale $35-45 (pay what you are able)

Group Show Presented By The Side Project Gallery

Date: September 7th, 2024

Time: 6:30 -9pm

Location: Half Shell 152 Main St Great Barrington MA 01257

Come join designer Franscis Balken and learn to transform new and previously-worn clothing with natural dyes! This class will take you through the basics of mordanting, natural dyeing, and color modification.
Bring your white or light colored fabrics, and transform them with beautiful natural dyes. (Please note that animal fibers such as silk and wool will hold the dyes the best; flax, linen, and cotton will work but not produce as vibrant of a color. It is best if you prewash your fabrics. Please reach out to us at sideprojectgallery@gmail.com with any questions about which fabrics and items are suitable to bring.)

Ticket includes one silk bandana and one cotton tee shirt for dying and more will be available to purchase at the class*
Please wear clothing that you are comfortable getting dye on, or an apron, as there is the possibility that dyes can splash.
*Additional Scarves - $5, T-shirts - $4

Please purchase tickets at the link below or reach out to sideprojectgallery@gmail.com

Date: October 12th, 2024

Time: 1 -5pm

Location: Half Shell - 152 Main St Great Barrington MA 01257

Learn how to make felted accessories with Janet Elsbach. $35 tickets, please purchase through halfshellvintage.com or rsvp to halfshellvintage@gmail.com.

Date: August 18th, 2024

Time: 1 - 4pm

Location: Half Shell 152 Main St Great Barrington MA 01257

Come have fun with vintage beads and make your own jewelry! Hosted by Hazel Elsbach of Baer. No experience necessary, all materials provided + drinks. $45/person

please rsvp to halfshellvintage@gmail.com

Date: August 3rd 2024

Time: 7 - 9pm

Location: Half Shell 152 Main St Great Barrington MA 01230

Inventory Clean Out!

All items $5, $10, or $20

Cash + Card Accepted

Come shop clothes, books, homewares, , jewelry, shoes, and more on the lawn in front of the store! Vintage, new, all seasons, priced to move. Something for everyone so bring your friends :)

Free Drinks!!!

Date: July 20th + 21st 2024

Time: 12 - 5pm

Location: Half Shell 152 Main St Great Barrington MA 01230

Half Shell has a home! Been moving every treasure into my new shop and I can’t wait to welcome you all in person. So grateful to everyone who’s helped me get set up. Join me for drinks and snacks and ALL THE SHOPPING including a pop-up extravaganza with so many special artists!

Date: June 2nd 2024

Time: 12 - 5pm

Location: Half Shell 152 Main St Great Barrington MA 01230

Huge Clothing Sale!

Vintage, new, all seasons. Shoes, accessories, and jewelry too! Priced to move! Most items under $20. Something for everyone :)

Date: June 17th 2023

Time: 12 - 5

Location: 1690 Boardman St Sheffield MA 01257

Come shop furniture, antiques, books, homewares, clothes, jewelry, and more on the lawn in front of the GB Historical Society Museum!

Date: July 4th 2023

Time: 11 - 4pm

Location: The Great Barrington Historical Society & Museum

The second inventory clean out sale!

May 27th 2023

Location: The Great Barrington Fairgrounds 01230

Time: 12 - 5pm

Pop Up Designer Sale with Beauty Editor Jane Larkworthy, in collaboration with Scout House GB

December 3rd 2022

Scout House GB

Great Barrington MA

Time: 4-7pm

In collaboration with Jane Larkworthy and Scout House GB to benefit Multicultural Bridge

SUNDAY, 9/4 2022

Location: Upstairs at Scout House GB

Inventory clean out sale!

November 27th & 28th 2021

Location: 1690 Boardman St, Sheffield, MA 01257

Time: 10 - 4pm