Stake and Strand Willow BasketrySandra KehoeSaturday, July 16th- Sunday, July 17th 9:00 am- 5:00 pmWorkshop OverviewIn this two-day class, open to all levels, students will learn how to make a beautiful and functional willow basket. We will discuss the basics of traditional round stake and strand willow basketry along with the methods of growing, gathering […]
Rice Paste ResistBerkley HeathMonday, July 25th - Friday, July 29th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewKatazome is an ancient Japanese printmaking technique created using sticky rice flour paste as a resist in an indigo vat. In this workshop, students will learn the traditional methods of creating these prints and present some modern techniques that can be used […]
Natural Dye Basics: Harvesting Color from the Dye GardenSara GoodmanWednesday, August 3rd- Friday, August 5th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this workshop, students will learn the varieties of natural dye plants that grow successfully in our region, harvest and process plants used for natural dyes from the Sanborn Mills Farm dye garden, and create dye baths […]
Natural Dye: A Focus on Protein FibersCatharine EllisMonday August 8th- Friday, August 12th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewThis workshop will focus on the best practices for mordanting and dyeing protein fabrics and fibers, including both wool and silk. Purchased dyestuffs and extracts will be used as well as some locally grown plants. There will be discussion […]
Natural Dye: A Focus on Cellulose Fibers and PrintingCatharine Ellis Monday August 15th- Friday, August 19th 9:00 am- 5:00 pmWorkshop OverviewNatural dyers often find cellulose fibers (cotton, linen, ramie, Tencel, etc.) more challenging to dye with natural colorants than protein fibers. The core of this workshop will cover various approaches to successful mordanting and dyeing of […]
Celebrating with Garlands from NatureLynn Martin GratonSunday, August 21 9:00 am - 5:00 pmWorkshop OverviewWearing fresh flowers and greens for celebrations is a tradition shared by many cultures and stretches back to ancient times. In New England, the custom of making garlands to celebrate May Day is based upon traditions brought long ago from England. […]
Botanical Printing and Eco-Dyeing on Paper with Book Binding Basics and the Coptic StitchAnne McMillanSaturday, September 3 - Sunday, September 4 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop Overview:This workshop will cover the basics of Botanical Printing, or Eco-Dyeing, and the process to create Books from your dyed papers. Botanical Printing/Eco-Dyeing is a wonderful way to create plant impressions […]
Harvest Baskets in Willow: An Introduction to Round Stake and Strand Willow WeavingJes ClarkThursday, September 8th- Friday, September 9th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this workshop, students learn and practice traditional weaving techniques while creating beautiful and functional harvesting baskets. Students will use an innately colorful selection of willows cultivated at Sanborn Mills and Willow Vale […]
Explorations in Vessel Making with Fiber Dayna TalbotThursday, September 8 - Friday, September 9 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this two-day workshop, students will learn two different techniques to create woven sculptural vessels using resists. Students will explore the vessel form through experimentation and invention. On the first, day, students will explore the technique of creating sculptural […]
Ribbed Style Willow BasketSandra KehoeSaturday, September 10th- Sunday, September 11th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this two-day workshop, open to all levels, students will learn how to make a beautiful and functional willow basket. Students will learn the basics of rib style willow basketry along with the methods of growing, gathering, and processing willow for weaving. […]
Natural Dye Basics: Dyeing Yarn with Mordant Dyes & Indigo-Fall SessionSara GoodmanWednesday, September 14th - Friday, September 16th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewThe Natural Dye Basics workshop series at Sanborn Mills Farm is taught by our lead teacher, Sara Goodman. This series of 5 classes are an introduction to the colorful world of natural dyes. Each […]
Sew Your Own Quilt CoatAshley SavilleSaturday, September 17th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewThis Workshop is full. You may join the waitlist or find a similar workshop on a different date. In this workshop, students will learn how to transform a quilt that they provide into a Chore-style or Shawl Collar Coat! Instructor, Ashley Saville (owner/founder of ANEMONE) […]
Field BasketWendy JensenSaturday, September 17, 2022 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this workshop, students will start with a simple spoked base using rattan. Students will taper a second set of stakes to create this double spoked base basket, creating a starlike center to the base. Students will then weave and shape the sides of this handsome, […]
Adirondack Pack BasketLinda ScherzSaturday, September 24th - Sunday, September 25th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewThe Adirondack Pack Basket is one of the most recognized objects associated with the Adirondacks. These versatile baskets were used to carry just about everything the guides, hunters, and trappers took with them into the woods. This will be a weekend of […]
Natural Dye Basics: Foraging for ColorSara GoodmanThursday, September 29th - Saturday, October 1st 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop Overview The Natural Dye Basics workshop series at Sanborn Mills Farm is taught by our lead teacher, Sara Goodman. This series of 5 classes are an introduction to the colorful world of natural dyes. Each class stands alone — take […]
Beginners Hand Spinning with Raw Wool ProcessingPrin Van GuldenSaturday, October 1st- Sunday, October 2nd 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this beginner level workshop students will learn how to spin yarn on drop spindles, and discuss other types of handspinning as well. Students will learn to spin yarn from wool grown right on the farm. Through this […]
Traditional Felt Making with Raw Wool ProcessingPrin Van GuldenSaturday, October 8th - Sunday, October 9th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this workshop, students will learn the process of wet felting. Wet felting is a magical way to turn loose wool fibers into fabric without spinning, knitting or weaving. It is method employed in everything from making […]
Beginning Spinning on a Spinning Wheel-Fall SessionCathy CrookerSaturday October 15th, 2022 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewThroughout most of human history we relied on the skills of a handful of talented spinners to make every thread for every piece of clothing, every flour sack, every sail on every ship. Spinning fibers into thread or yarn is one […]
Autumn Ink Making with Natural DyesBerkley HeathSaturday, October 15th- Sunday, October 16th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this workshop, students will take the weekend to wander through the fall landscape, exploring the seasonal natural ink palette that surrounds us. We’ll take time to observe subtle patterns in nature as we forage for color, seeing through the […]