Teacher: Sergio Navarro, The Astral Farm
Growing up, Sergio Navarro split his time between Jalisco, Mexico, and northern California, where he acquired a number of skills for self-sufficiency, including working in automotive, blacksmithing, farming, and general building maintenance. These environments developed his love for tools and what they can accomplish. He enjoys sharing his knowledge of skills that are both practical as well as beautiful art form. Currently, Sergio runs a small goat farm called the Astral Farm with his wife and family in Grass Valley.
Teacher: Rebecca Navarro, The Astral Farm
Rebecca Navarro grew up in rural Connecticut, where she spent her summers learning classic homesteading skills like sewing, gardening, and canning from her parents. Now, transplanted to Grass Valley, she enjoys sharing her knowledge of skills that are both practical as well as beautiful art forms. In addition, Rebecca teaches English at Ghidotti High School, and runs a small local goat farm called The Astral Farm with her husband and family.