Natural Dye Basics: Natural Indigo Vats with ExtractSara GoodmanThursday, May 5th - Saturday, May 7th 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 class stands alone […]
Rug Hooking Pam BartlettSaturday, May 21st - Sunday, May 22nd 9:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewRug hooking is a traditional New England fiber art that beautifully combines artist expression and function. In this course, students will learn core skills of rug hooking and make a 16” x 16” piece. Designs will utilize a “hit and miss” approach to […]
Indigo Shibori Dyeing from Itajime, Arashi, Nui, Kumo and BeyondDebbie MaddyMay 30, 2022 - June 3, 2022 9:00 - 5:00Workshop OverviewThis workshop is open to all levels of indigo dyers. In this workshop, Debbie will take students beyond the simple fold and clamp techniques. There will be a strong emphasis on working toward more detailed […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]