Harvest madder root in the Guild’s dye garden and learn how to process and dye with it. Madder Root: Harvest & Dye Saturday, August 19 10am-12pm Instructor: Amber Ostaszewski $30 + $15 materials fee (payable to the instructor) No experience needed Class limit: 6 Ruby reds, carnelian oranges, and rusty browns – we’re looking to…
Learn how to use the twining method of basket-making. Basketry: Twining Saturdays, April 1 and April 8 1pm-4pm (both days) Instructor: Judy Dominic $70 + $5 materials prep fee No experience needed – all levels welcome Class limit: 8 Twining is one of the four basic basketry techniques used world-wide. The same technique is used…
Learn how to use the twining method of basket-making. Basketry: Twining Fridays, March 24 and March 31 5-8pm Instructor: Judy Dominic $70 + $5 materials prep fee No experience needed – all levels welcome Class limit: 8 Twining is one of the four basic basketry techniques used world-wide. The same technique is used on a…
Learn about fiber and textile characteristics, including the “new age” fibers available now. Fiber Basics: Textiles Demystified For Weavers, Spinners, and Textile Artists Sunday, April 16, 1pm-4pm Instructor: Pat Maley $40 + $5 materials fee (payable to instructor) Open to anyone interested or working with textiles Class limit: 10 Have you ever wondered why a…
Learn to plan and cultivate a dye garden. Dye Garden Crash Course Saturday, February 25, 10am–2pm Instructor: Amber Ostaszewski $30 + $10 materials fee No experience needed – green thumb not required. Class limit: 15 Looking to grow some natural color in your own garden? Want to learn how you can start dye plants at…
Learn the basics of needle-felting while creating this holiday ornament. Winter Wonderment: Felted Mushroom Ornament Saturday, December 17, 10am-11:30am Instructor: Amber Ostaszewski $25 + $5 materials fee Class limit: 10 Experience: None needed Learn about the surprising connections the enchanting red and white spotted mushroom has with holiday traditions while needle-felting your own. It’s the…
Join us to process locally grown flax into spinnable fiber. Community Flax Demo & Processing Saturday, September 17** 1:30pm-4:00pm Skills needed: All welcome Free Event! Class Limit: None. This event will be held outside. We ask attendees to respectfully social distance and wear masks. ** Weather note: In the event of inclement weather, the event…
Create floral designs on fabric from leaves and flowers. Hapazome Eco Dyeing Friday, July 8, 7pm-9pm (Rain date: Sunday, July 10) $30 plus $4 materials fee Instructor: Karen Anderson Skill level: Total beginner Class limit: 8 (ages 10** and up; see restriction below) Learn about Hapazome, a technique of smashing flowers and leaves into fabric…
Learn about abstract design and create a shopping tote. Abstract Painting on a Shopping Tote Saturday, August 6, 10am-3pm Instructor: Debbie Cannatella $60 + $35 materials fee Class limit: 10 No experience needed Learn about abstract art from local professional artist and Guild member, Debbie Canntella. After you prepare your bag, she’ll introduce you to…
Learn how to dye with indigo. Gathering Blue: An Indigo Course Saturdays, September 17, 24, & October 1 10am-12pm (all sessions) Instructor: Amber Ostaszewski $70 $15 materials fee, payable to the instructor Experience level: Beginner Class limit: 10 Take a dip and experience the magic of natural indigo dyeing. This three class course will explore…