The Harveyville Project

Getting ready for Cheese School

Nikol — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:13:45 +0000

We’ve been busy getting ready for Cheese School. A few weeks ago, Charlene ran through all of the cheeses we’ll be making, getting accustomed to our stove and layout. I got to sample all of them, lucky me!

We also smoked some homemade mozzarella, along with some store-bought cheeses.

I’ve been working on a design for a DIY cheese press, with ample help from the Internet. Fingers crossed it will work as planned. Most of my “brilliant ideas” are rather expensive disasters, so I’m hoping this is the exception. I’ll know by Wednesday…

Spring Yarn School!

Nikol — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:15:42 +0000

Yarn School is full. Please email Nikol to be put on the waiting list. Apologies to everyone who is disappointed. Spring always fills up quickly, but “quickly” usually means a week, not 12 hours. I’m attempting a bit of shuffling to accommodate roommate requests, so if that results in any openings, I’ll offer them in the order. The waiting list started around 9am Friday, so those people will get first crack.

We’re still a couple months out, so it’s not unusual to have some openings as we get closer, so please do get on the waiting list if you’re flexible. This session filled so quickly that I suspect some friends coming together might have gotten split up, which may result in a few extra cancellations. Either way, stay tuned & I’ll let you know!

Haven’t reviewed availability with Charlene yet, but if you’re interested, this may still be an option:

Helper Discount Program

Cheese School!

Nikol — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:14:52 +0000

After nearly two years of teasing, Cheese School is finally here! April 4-7, 2013! Enrollment is limited–register now!

MITTEN SCHOOL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Nikol — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:36:33 +0000

DETAILS & REGISTRATION HERE

A few openings for fall Fiber School (Yarn School, Felt School, or both!)

Nikol — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 03:54:37 +0000

We have a handful of openings for Fiber School (Yarn School + Felt School + FREE Dye Lab), Yarn School, and Felt School, plus a couple add-on Dye Lab spots for people attending just Yarn School or just Felt School.

Yarn School Goody Bags!

Nikol — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:34:47 +0000

(photo by moonrat42 aka Natalia :))

Hand dyers, fiber farmers, yarn shops, etc! Advertise your fibery goodness for free in the Yarn School goody bags!

Get your wares in the hands of eager fiber enthusiasts. Send 36 pcs of fiber samples, patterns, notions, yarn–whatever you specialize in–to arrive here by Wednesday 4/25 (we can probably squeeze it in if they come Thursday, but shoot for Wednesday). In exchange, you’ll get great advertising and a free banner for the next 6 mos on thriftyknitter.com and yarnschool.com. Make sure anything you send is well labeled so customers can find you.

We also love door prizes!

Email nikol@harvyevilleproject.com if you’re sending stuff.

Send to:

Nikol Lohr
13149 Harveyville Rd
Harveyville KS 66431

785-589-2714

Yarn School Waiting List

Nikol — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:06:47 +0000

We’re filling a few new openings. I’m just starting down the list today, so expect an email from me soon if you signed up on the waiting list early!

Spring Yarn School is still on! Cheese School has been postponed until fall.

Nikol — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:46:26 +0000

We’ve had a lot of inquiries. Yarn School is definitely still on as usual this spring, but with all the extra work of the tornado recovery efforts, I won’t have ample time to dedicate to Cheese School, so we’re postponing that until this fall. I will definitely email everyone on the cheese list as soon as we nail down the dates.

For all who have been asking, at this point, we’re not sure if the storm system that spawned the tornado that destroyed half of Harveyville was large enough overall to qualify for FEMA aid. But we’ve had help from many generous groups and we keep hearing of new programs and grants on our behalf every few days.

If you want to donate:

Please donate through the United Way of Flint Hills –specify HARVEYVILLE TORNADO RELIEF in the “Focus Area” to guarantee the funds will come directly to Harveyville.

The United Way guarantees that 100% of all dedicated funds come back to the community. They do not deduct any administration fees (those costs, including salaries, mileage, etc., all come from their general fund and separate fundraising). They also offer a fair and documented evaluation and distribution of funds, and all of your donations are tax-deductible.

Donate to Harveyville Tornado Relief!

Nikol — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:26:36 +0000

The best way to donate cash is through the United Way of Flint Hills (click DONATE NOW). The donations are tax-deductible and will go directly to our community. Please specify HARVEYVILLE TORNADO RELIEF in the “Focus Area” field of your donation form to guarantee the funds will come directly to Harveyville.

The Harveyville Project is still here :)

Nikol — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:58:14 +0000

Thanks for all the well wishes we’ve gotten over the last few days. Ron and I and all of the animals are fine. If you haven’t heard, Harveyville was hit by an EF-2 tornado late Tuesday night. We had no warning there was a tornado coming. There was a thunderstorm warning and a regional tornado watch underway, but that’s pretty much the standard here all spring, and February isn’t really considered tornado season yet.

Ron just happened to be standing in the front hall when it swept by, and he actually saw our old motel chairs get sucked off the front porch (they landed in the city park behind the school). We had some roof damage to the grade school and lost a good chunk of our quirky handmade fence, but we’re in great shape, especially compared to the awful damage suffered by so many Harveyville residents.

If you haven’t seen the the images on the news, it’s pretty devastated here. Many, many homes were utterly destroyed. We’ve had a lot of volunteer help coming into town, and they’ve done an amazing job helping with the cleanup. If you want to volunteer, you can get info at unitedwaytopeka.org. There’s a great system in place and the Red Cross is feeding volunteers 3 meals a day. If you live nearby and plan to pitch in, you have to go to Mission Valley School. They’re making everyone register, both for safety and liability issues, and because they town has to carefully track all volunteer help received if they apply for aid in the future–and because we are a tiny town and there’s just not much room here. They’re busing volunteers in from the school (not us; the current school).

There are many people who lost everything. If you want to donate:

Monetary Donations are being collected through United Way of the Flint Hills. Donations can be made online using a credit card at www.uwfh.org and clicking the Donate Now link. Donations can be sent to United Way of the Flint Hills, Attn Harveyville Tornado Relief Fund, 702 Commercial St., Suite 2-Ej, Emporia, 66801. Phone number is: (620) 342-7564

The nearby city of Burlingame is organizing a donation drive here.

And for all who have asked, yes, Yarn School is still on!