Scheduled Classes
The classes offered at Sinking Springs are suitable for all ages. We welcome you to join us with a friend or two, or visit with your group (4-H, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Church and Youth Groups, etc.). You’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure with Ann Stubbs where she will provide an opportunity for you to connect with nature through crafts and educational outings.
Ann holds a Master’s Degree in Art and Elementary Education from the University of Delaware. She has done commissioned pieces and educational programs for the White House, Campbell’s Soup Company and Longwood Gardens. Her passion is to inspire creativity through nature in children and adults of all ages.
Take part in a class or two and appreciate a hands-on experience that will spark a fire in you for the love of nature. Leave behind your fast-paced world and acquaint yourself with the natural world. All generations are welcome, so make this an adventure for the whole family!
2026 Classes & Workshops
*To enroll, please contact Cecil College registration at option# 6 or email registration@cecil.edu. THE CLASS IS HELD AT SINKING SPRINGS RETREAT CENTER, 843 Elk Forest Road, Elkton, Maryland.
If you can’t make it on the day it’s scheduled, all classes are available continuously for as few as two students! Contact Ann to set up a time and/or if you need directions to Sinking Springs (ann@sinkingsprings.com).
Payment may be in the form of check or cash (no credit cards accepted).
October 17, 2026 — Autumn Glow Wreath, 10AM to 12PM
Students will celebrate Fall by designing a seasonal wreath using materials like leaves, sunflowers, berries, pinecones, and ribbons to reflect the colors of autumn. Each student will take home a handcrafted wreath to display.
To register, call 410.287.1078, Course #GAC 697-01, $39
November 14, 2026 — Frankincense and Myrrh, 10 AM to 12 PM
Discover the power of turning inward through Heart-Based Meditation, a gentle, effortless practice that awakens clarity, calm, and self-connection. Students learn the foundations of meditation from the heart, experience inner stillness through direct practice, and explore how to bring heart awareness into daily life. Each class includes discussion, guided meditation, and time for reflection. Open to both beginners and those wishing to deepen an existing practice.
To register, call 410.287.1078, Course #GAC 405-01, $39
December 5, 2026 — Fresh Greens Wreath, 1 PM to 3 PM
Breathe in the season! Create a fresh holiday wreath that brings festive scents and cheer to your home.
To register, call 410.287.1078, Course #GAC 119-01, $39
NOTE: PREVIOUSLY HELD CLASSES/WORKSHOPS MAY BE ARRANGED (see below) — Please send an email to Ann (ann@sinkingsprings.com). The cost for these workshops is $50 each (which includes all materials needed).
Driftwood Stone Art
Growing Herbs for Patio or Garden
Vinegar, Borax and Beyond
Painted Wood Slice Pumpkins
Pinecone Wreath
Exploring Herbal Remedies
Gifts from the Garden
Berry & Twine Wreath
Pressed Flower Picture Mats
Fresh Greens Holiday Wreath
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