A friendly view on your front door, or any place you hang this elegant basket. Woven with natural and dyed reed with an accent of a poplar strip you can personalize. This basket is tall, flat, and has a wooden handle. The top opening can accommodate seasonal dried flowers. Dimensions: 11” wide x 20” high. Intermediate weaving level, hand strength needed.
No weaving experience is necessary! The looms are dressed and ready to go, all you need to do is bring your creative spirit and to leave with a finished one-of-a-kind rug. Students will have a choice of making a traditional Rag Rug using recycled fabric strips or making a Sock Rug using remnants from a sock factory. Colors and choices of fabric and remnants vary from class to class depending on availability. The rugs are 24" wide, and up to 45" long.
The plants are whispering beckoning us to gather in the wild. This class is for those who would like to answer that call. To work with the plants at their peak in the location in which they thrive! Using techniques from various earth-based traditions, discover the many benefits of wild foraging including: approaching the plants with an open and receptive heart, working intuitively, setting intentions for the exchange, asking permission as a way of giving respect, giving thanks, wild plant identification, and making herbal preparations on the spot!
The joy of sewing is in creating a garment that fits your body and style. This class will begin with an introduction to the pattern that we will use. Simple pattern alterations will be discussed before the fitting process begins. Students will use a t-shirt that fits them comfortably, their measurements, and simple alterations to create a paper pattern with which to create their first muslin blouse. Sewing techniques needed will be taught as the muslin garment is constructed. Students will use this pattern to create their Classic and Easy Fit blouse. Pre-washed and pre-shrunk fabric will be available and are included in the materials cost for this class. The instructor will then share simple sewing techniques and pattern modifications to create a collection of Classic and Easy Fit blouses unique to the student’s personal style.
In this workshop we will complete a small Tiffany style suncatcher, ornament, or flower. Students will be able to choose a pre-drawn pattern from a variety of designs and be guided as they learn to cut the glass (chosen from a variety of types and colors), smooth the glass pieces with a grinder, apply copper foil tape, solder the pieces together into the final piece using lead-free solder, and add jump rings or a copper wire stem. The patterns available will offer a variety of levels of difficulty so students may choose what best suits them.
The joy of sewing is in creating a garment that fits your body and style. This class will begin with an introduction to the pattern that we will use. Simple pattern alterations will be discussed before the fitting process begins. Students will use a t-shirt that fits them comfortably, their measurements, and simple alterations to create a paper pattern with which to create their first muslin blouse. Sewing techniques needed will be taught as the muslin garment is constructed. Students will use this pattern to create their Classic and Easy Fit blouse. Pre-washed and pre-shrunk fabric will be available and are included in the materials cost for this class. The instructor will then share simple sewing techniques and pattern modifications to create a collection of Classic and Easy Fit blouses unique to the student’s personal style.
This 4-hour class is ideal for the beginner blacksmith with little to no experience. We will start with the basics, and within the first hour students will be forging their own nails. From there, students will forge hooks with a decorative twist.
This class follows the lessons learned in Blacksmithing 101. Students will learn how to punch and drift to make a usable bottle opener.
Carve a decorative door topper for your interior or exterior door. Learn to design, lay out, and carve, a scenic design or welcome sign for the top of your door.
In this class students will learn basic sheet metal forging and riveting while creating a small camper's frying pan. We'll start with a disk of heavy-gauge sheet metal and forge a frying pan suitable for campfire or stove top use with a decorative forged handle. This class is recommended for students who have taken a basic course or who have some blacksmithing experience. Quality hearing protection is recommended, along with leather gloves.
One loom, one warp, so many possibilities! In this class the looms are warped with a natural color and several towels can be woven at the loom. Several weaving patterns and design options will be demonstrated. Select the pattern and colors and you’ll be on your way to a few hand woven towels for yourself or to share.
Carve a decorative door topper for your interior or exterior door. Learn to design, lay out, and carve, a scenic design or welcome sign for the top of your door.
