BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sanborn Mills Farm - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sanbornmills.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sanborn Mills Farm REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221015T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221016T170000 DTSTAMP:20220510T173902Z CREATED:20211116T224322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T173902Z UID:23692-1665824400-1665939600@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Autumn Ink Making with Natural Dyes DESCRIPTION:Autumn Ink Making with Natural Dyes\n \n \n \n \n \n Berkley Heath \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, October 15th- Sunday\, October 16th \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n In 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 lens of the naturalist ink maker. Traditional ink making plant materials\, such as buckthorn berries and oak galls\, ground our color palette with durable bold tones\, while pokeweed and wild grape lend an ephemeral splash of brilliance. Beyond specific ink recipes\, students will gain an understanding of the general process for making natural dye-based inks. We will explore tannins in particular\, a family of plant chemicals responsible for many long-lasting dyes and inks\, including the classic indelible dark writing ink. Students will have a chance to experiment with the colors we create\, using various papers\, writing utensils\, and modifiers. Everyone will bring home a set of inks! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nA general process for how to make and use any natural dye-based ink\nLearn specific recipes for making traditional inks\nIdentify plant materials for ink making\nIdentify tannin sources in the landscape\nUse binders to affect the nature of the ink\nBest practices for storage of natural inks\nBest practices for kitchen ink-making\nDevelop an understanding of ink modifiers and how to use them toachieve various effects\nMake hardwood ash lye\nMake a reed dip pen from foraged materials\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Berkley Heath \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nA notebook\npens/pencils\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15.00 paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $300.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Class\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/naturaldyeinkmaking/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Locally Sourced Materials,Natural Dyes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221015T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221015T170000 DTSTAMP:20221012T201320Z CREATED:20211122T163101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T201320Z UID:24195-1665824400-1665853200@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Beginning Spinning on a Spinning Wheel-Fall Session DESCRIPTION:Beginning Spinning on a Spinning Wheel-Fall Session\n \n \n \n \n \n Cathy Crooker \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday October 15th\, 2022 \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout 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 of the oldest human skills. Today\, we practice hand spinning for the joy it brings us through the creation of something beautiful and useful\, through the fun of playing with various textures and colors\, and for the relaxation of the rhythm when we sit at the wheel. \nIn this workshop\, students will enter the world of hand spinning and explore the joy of making your own yarn in this engaging\, fast-paced class. Cathy will introduce you to both wheel and drop-spindle spinning\, give you an overview of fiber prep tools\, such as the drum carder\, and give you plenty of hands-on practice and coaching to launch your spinning journey. By the end of the day you will go home with your first handspun yarn and be on your way to years of spinning enjoyment! \nThis workshop will be offered in the spring and fall of 2022.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nHow to set up and manage your wheel\nThe basics of fiber prep and selection\nHow to spin a singles yarn\nHow to ply two singles to make a finished yarn\nThe basics of spinning on a drop spindle\nPractice fiber blending on a drum carder\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Crooker \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nYour own spinning wheel in good working order if you have one\nA limited number of loaner wheels may be available upon request\nStudents are also invited to bring fiber they are curious to try spinning\, but not required\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15.00 paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $100.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/introtowheelspinningfall/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Locally Sourced Materials,One-Day Workshop,Spinning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanbornmills.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/wheels_2-rotated-e1641570400964.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221008T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221009T170000 DTSTAMP:20211222T213055Z CREATED:20211112T002753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T213055Z UID:23435-1665219600-1665334800@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Traditional Felt Making with Raw Wool Processing DESCRIPTION:Traditional Felt Making with Raw Wool Processing\n \n \n \n \n \n Prin Van Gulden \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, October 8th – Sunday\, October 9th \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n In 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 hats\, slippers and warm boots to the felt homes of Central Asia. This ancient technique differs from “needle felting” and some other felting techniques in that wet felting relies only on the nature of the fibers\, a little soap & water\, and some elbow grease to make a beautiful rugged fabric. \nStudents will make bags using a resist method of felting that is applicable to all kinds of projects. Prin will discuss other felting methods and traditions of the craft while students work on projects. \nStudents will also learn about the process of preparing wool for feltmaking. For this workshop students will use carefully prepared fiber for projects\, but will learn how to get from raw wool in all its messy glory to clean prepped fiber ready for feltmaking! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSupported wet felting\nUsing a resist in feltmaking\nCarding wool (a preparation for felting\, spinning & other wool crafts)\nWashing wool\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Prin Van Gulden \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAll supplies and materials will be provided\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 275.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/traditionalfeltmaking/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Felting,Fiber Arts,Locally Sourced Materials,Raw Fiber Processing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221001T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221002T170000 DTSTAMP:20211222T212921Z CREATED:20211112T010001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T212921Z UID:23442-1664614800-1664730000@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Beginners Hand Spinning with Raw Wool Processing DESCRIPTION:Beginners Hand Spinning with Raw Wool Processing\n \n \n \n \n \n Prin Van Gulden \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, October 1st- Sunday\, October 2nd \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n In this beginner level workshop students will learn how to spin yarn on drop spindles\, and discuss other types of handspinning as well. \nStudents will learn to spin yarn from wool grown right on the farm. Through this skill\, students will create connections to one of humankind’s oldest and most essential skills practiced across every culture for many thousands of years. Students will have a taste of the kinship that comes from relationship to history and the natural world as well as the joy that comes from learning a skill with a group of like-minded fun people. \nStudents will learn about different styles of spindles from around the world. \nAs students spin\, Prin will also demonstrate how to prepare raw wool for spinning. This workshop is unique in that students have the opportunity to learn the process of taking fleece from sheep to skein. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDiscuss “crimp” and “staple length” and the important role these play in spinning yarn\nDraft and apply twist\nTouch on plying and can go into more depth\, depending on interest\nWashing and carding wool\nYarn handling\nBlocking/setting twist\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Prin Van Gulden \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nStudents will be provided everything needed to learn how to spin yarn on a drop spindle (Including a spindle to take home)\nIf you already have a spinning wheel and want advice on how to use it\, feel free to bring it along.\nWe’ll be focused on drop spindle spinning in class\, but Prin is happy to help with wheel troubleshooting if needed\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $275.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/beginnershandspinning/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Locally Sourced Materials,Raw Fiber Processing,Spinning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220929T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221001T170000 DTSTAMP:20211222T212932Z CREATED:20211111T220512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T212932Z UID:23390-1664442000-1664643600@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Natural Dye Basics: Foraging for Color DESCRIPTION:Natural Dye Basics: Foraging for Color\n \n \n \n \n \n Sara Goodman \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 29th – Saturday\, October 1st  \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n  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 one or take them all! Each class will include the basics of proper fiber preparation as well as an orientation to the studio’s procedures and practices. \nIn this workshop\, students will learn to use foraged wild materials for use in the dye pot. On the first day of class\, students will learn the proper fiber preparation and mordanting for cellulose and protein fibers with both alum and iron. Protein (yarn) and cloth samples will be dyed in these baths. The class will then go outdoors to collect dye materials. At this time of year there\, there will be many materials available for collection. Students will collect leaves from trees\, nuts\, bark\, wildflowers\, roots and lichen. The class will then return to the studio with their collected dye treasures to photograph\, identify\, and prepare the material for dyeing. Most collected material will require an overnight soak before being made into a bath. Possibilities for modifying colors by changing pH\, adding iron\, and over-dyeing with indigo will be explored. \nStudents should be prepared to walk the grounds of Sanborn Mills Farm\, including woods paths\, trails\, and fields.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFiber preparation: scouring for cellulose and protein\nIdentifying dye materials in the field\nExploring\, collecting\, and processing foraged dye material\nMordanting with alum and iron\nMaking samples of dye colors on different fibers for record keeping\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Sara Goodman \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nStudents should dress and prepare for walking outside in the woods\, trails\, and fields\nGardening gloves and clippers\nStudents are welcome to bring dye stuffs with them that they have collected on their own for the group to try\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$50 includes fabric for samples\, all dyes and assists\, notebook of recipes and instructions paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $300.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Class\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/foragingforcolor/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Indigo,Locally Sourced Materials,Natural Dye Basics Series,Natural Dyes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220914T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220916T170000 DTSTAMP:20211222T212533Z CREATED:20211121T182342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T212533Z UID:24102-1663146000-1663347600@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Natural Dye Basics: Dyeing Yarn with Mordant Dyes and Indigo-Fall Session DESCRIPTION:Natural Dye Basics: Dyeing Yarn with Mordant Dyes & Indigo-Fall Session\n \n \n \n \n \n Sara Goodman \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, September 14th – Friday\, September 16th \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n 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 one or take them all! Each class will include the basics of proper fiber preparation as well as an orientation to the studio’s procedures and practices. \nThis is truly a class about color! In this workshop\, students will dye yarn as skeins or in wound warps for weaving. Students use immersion baths to dye the fiber all one color and make dyes into thickened paints for painting skeins and warps different colors. It is rare\, in introductory dye classes\, to ever get to the stage of mixing colors and inventing new combinations. In this workshop\, students will explore this process\, both in the dye baths and for the paints. At the time of the workshop\, plants will be ready to use for dyeing from the Sanborn Mills Farm dye garden. Students will also use concentrated dye extracts to make into stock solutions for mixing paints. An indigo vat will be available for over-dyeing the mordant dye colors to get deep purples\, greens and browns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFiber preparation: scouring for cellulose and protein\nPreparing skeins and warps for dyeing with proper tying\nMordanting with alum and iron\nMaking stock solutions from concentrated dye extracts\nUsing dye extracts in immersion baths and as thickened paints\nPainting\, or space dyeing\, skeins and warps with different colors\nSteaming the painted yarn to fix the dye\nUsing fresh and dried plant materials from the dye garden in immersion baths\nOver-dyeing with indigo to achieve purples\, greens and browns\nShifting colors by modifying ph and using iron post-baths\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Sara Goodman \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAll materials will be provided. Students may bring their own natural fiber yarn for dyeing\, either on cones\, in the form of skeins or as a wound warp\nPlease do not bring more than 1/2 lb. or 250 grams of your own yarn\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$50.00 includes yarn for samples\, all dyes and assists\, notebook of recipes and instructions paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $300.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Class\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/dyeingyarnfallsession/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Indigo,Locally Sourced Materials,Natural Dye Basics Series,Natural Dyes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220910T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220911T170000 DTSTAMP:20220322T175855Z CREATED:20211123T222443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T175855Z UID:24620-1662800400-1662915600@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Ribbed Style Willow Basket DESCRIPTION:Ribbed Style Willow Basket\n \n \n \n \n \n Sandra Kehoe \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, September 10th- Sunday\, September 11th  \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n In 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. Students will prepare rims and handles and learn lashing and traditional weaving techniques. Students should feel confident in their knowledge of these techniques by the end of the workshop and will be able to make more baskets on their own. \nGood hand strength is necessary for working with willow. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques:\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nMethods of growing\, gathering and processing willow for use in Basketry\nPrepare rims and handles for rib style willow basketry\nLashing rim and handles together\nAdding ribs and weaving the sides of the basket\nFilling in the weaving to complete the basket\nTrim ends to finish the basket\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Sandra Kehoe \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAll materials will be supplied\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25.00 – $50.00 payable at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor requests (instructor COVID request) \n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 175.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/ribbedstylewillow/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Basketry,Fiber Arts,Locally Sourced Materials,Willow Basketry END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220908T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220909T170000 DTSTAMP:20220503T205423Z CREATED:20211112T002226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T205423Z UID:23429-1662627600-1662742800@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Harvest Baskets in Willow-FULL DESCRIPTION:Harvest Baskets in Willow: An Introduction to Round Stake and Strand Willow Weaving\n \n \n \n \n \n Jes Clark \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 8th- Friday\, September 9th \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n In 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 Farms. Students will also learn about the cultivation and processing of this historically important natural material. Our baskets will be built from a round base with weaves mostly in the European tradition\, including pairing\, waling\, randing and woven borders. Every student’s basket will be different! This class is suitable for beginners wanting to learn a base of weaving knowledge or intermediate weavers looking to improve skills and control. Care and use of finished pieces will be discussed in class. \nWillow is a stronger more tension-y material than many other basketry materials\, strong hands are recommended for this course.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAn introduction to several weaving techniques/patterns:\n\nPairing/reverse pairing\nThree-rod wale and four-rod wale\nA variety of “side weaves” including French randing\, English randing\, slewing\, packing\, and zig-zag weave\nWoven rod borders\n\n\nLearning the “feel” of weaving with willow\, a unique material in the US\nLearning the use of willow weaving specific tools: Bodkin\, Rapping Iron\, Fid\, Shaping ties and hoops\, Clippers in a willow context\nIdentifying willow in weaving and learning the growth/processing of willow for weaving\nCreating functional and beautiful 3D shapes\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Jes Clark \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAll materials will be supplied\nStudents may bring the following tools if they already have them: bodkin\, high-quality sharp pruners (Felco or similar)\, rapping iron\, fid\, conditioning tool (a perfect cylinder with no seams\, appx 3” in diameter\, usually a reusable water bottle/thermos or spray can)\, 2-4lb weights\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25.00 – $50.00 paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor requires all students to be vaccinated. Your instructor also reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop.\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. Please see our Housing page for options. \n \n Choose Your Option \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 175.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/harvestbasketsinwillow/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Basketry,Fiber Arts,Locally Sourced Materials,Willow Basketry END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220903T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220904T170000 DTSTAMP:20220620T211758Z CREATED:20220318T212213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T211758Z UID:26483-1662195600-1662310800@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Botanical Printing and Eco-Dyeing on Paper with Book Binding Basics and the Coptic Stitch DESCRIPTION:Botanical Printing and Eco-Dyeing on Paper with Book Binding Basics and the Coptic Stitch\n \n \n \n \n \n Anne McMillan \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, September 3 – Sunday\, September 4 \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview:\n \n \n \n \n \n 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 in both paper and cloth. Students will learn the basic process of harvesting plants from the garden or from  meanderings through the woods and imprinting nature onto paper and cloth.  Learn how to bundle and wrap papers and the possibilities of what can be done with that paper and cloth.  \nThis two-day class will cover foraging for materials and choosing dye plants from the Sanborn Mills dye garden. On the first day\, students will learn how  to transfer the natural images to primary paper and some cotton cloth will also be used.  \nOn the second day\, students will use the dyed papers to create a unique book. The class will spend some time learning basic bookbinding skills and simple structures. Then\, students will move on to creating a Coptic bound journal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBotanical Printing/Eco Dyeing printing process\nMordants and additives that can be used\nBest papers and cloth to use\nFundamentals of Book Binding\nCoptic Binding\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Anne McMillan  \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPencil\nMetal Ruler\nRetractable utility knife or Exacto knife\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$30.00 – $40.00\, includes paper and bookbinding supplies\, to be paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will available. Please read your options on our Housing page. \n \n Choose Your Option \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $225.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Class\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/ecodyepaper/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Locally Sourced Materials,Natural Dyes,Paper + Book Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220821T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220821T170000 DTSTAMP:20220620T213655Z CREATED:20220401T235529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T213655Z UID:26699-1661072400-1661101200@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Celebrating with Garlands from Nature DESCRIPTION:Celebrating with Garlands from Nature\n \n \n \n \n \n Lynn Martin Graton\n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, August 21 \n9:00 am – 5:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Wearing 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.  \nThe wearing of flower garlands for celebrations and weddings is also a custom in many parts of Europe\, Asia and the Pacific Islands. Each culture has a unique approach to fashioning garlands\, but all cultures value their beauty and make them with care and skill. \nCome join fiber artist Lynn Martin Graton and learn two basic techniques to create fresh garlands for your seasonal celebrations\, weddings\, birthdays and more. The morning session will focus on using a braiding technique with freshly gathered ferns.  The afternoon session will focus on arranging flowers and greens on a core of raffia using a wrapping technique.  \nA selection of ferns and flowers will be provided\, but students are encouraged to bring more to add to the fun.  \nThe most appropriate flowers for this workshop are small with sturdy petals.They include: status\, straw flowers\, alstroemeria\, small chrysanthemums\, small rudbeckia\, miniature roses\, small marigolds\, baby’s breath\, leather leaf ferns\, wildflowers such as Goldenrod and other sturdy greens that can be separated into smaller parts.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn:\n \n \n \n \n \n \nIncorporating fresh materials into a stable\, uniform braid\nIncorporating fresh materials into a stable\, uniform core using a wrapping technique\nDiscussions will focus on: \n\nThe different ways that cultures value and utilize fresh garlands for celebrations\nCultivating a garden for garlands\nResponsible harvesting of natural materials\nSensitivity to varying color and texture using fresh materials\nConsideration of best use of materials for specific occasions\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Lynn Martin Graton \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring:\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSmall clippers\nSmall spray bottle for water\nA container or basket to take garlands home\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15.00 – $25.00 payable at time of workshop \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meal options are available. Please see our housing page. \n \n Choose Your Option \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 125.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/garlandsfromnature/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Basketry,Fiber Arts,Locally Sourced Materials,One-Day Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220815T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220819T170000 DTSTAMP:20220503T205324Z CREATED:20211111T175045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T205324Z UID:23280-1660554000-1660928400@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Natural Dye: A Focus on Cellulose Fibers and Printing-FULL DESCRIPTION:Natural Dye: A Focus on Cellulose Fibers and Printing\n \n \n \n \n \n Catharine Ellis  \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday August 15th- Friday\, August 19th \n9:00 am- 5:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Natural 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 these plant-based fibers. \nThe class will use both immersion and printing techniques\, including mordant printing\, direct application of dyes\, mordant discharge\, and layering of color. Mordants will include both alum and iron and we will use tannins extensively. \nThe class will make a natural indigo vat and explore immersion dyeing\, color mixing\, and printing applications with indigo\, including indigo discharge and resists. \nEmphasis will be placed on experimentation and accurate record keeping. Each student will build a notebook of samples and processes for future reference and use. Small individual projects may be dyed at the end of the week as time permits. \nThis class will stand on its’ own or can be combined with Natural Dye: A Focus on Protein Fibers for a more comprehensive overview of a natural dye practice. \nAll levels of experience welcome. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nApplication of mordants to cellulose for immersion dyeing\nThe role of tannins\nMordants for printing\nDirect application of dye for printing\nMordant discharge\nIndigo vats and dyeing\nIndigo printing\nIndigo discharge\nColor mixing and shading\nRecord keeping\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Catharine Ellis  \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nA couple of old towels\nA loose-leaf binder\nSmall notebook for taking notes\nDyes and protein textiles for class experiments will be provided for the entire class but you many want to bring small samples (fibers\, yarns\, or fabrics) that are typical of your own studio work for experimenting\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$75.00-$100.00 paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $550.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/naturaldyecellulose/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Indigo,Locally Sourced Materials,Natural Dyes,Surface Design END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220808T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220812T170000 DTSTAMP:20220419T164321Z CREATED:20211111T191405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T164321Z UID:23297-1659949200-1660323600@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Natural Dye: A Focus on Protein Fibers DESCRIPTION:Natural Dye: A Focus on Protein Fibers\n \n \n \n \n \n Catharine Ellis \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday August 8th- Friday\, August 12th \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n This 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 on dye selection and methods of testing dyes for longevity. \nStudents will work with both mordant dyes and natural dyes that can be treated as acid dyes without the use of mordants. There will also be experiments with middle mordanting on silk\, color mixing\, and color gradations. A natural indigo vat will be used to complete the palette of color. \nEmphasis will be placed on experimentation\, process\, and accurate record keeping. Each student will build a notebook of samples and processes for future reference and use. Small individual projects may be dyed at the end of the week if time permits. \nThe workshop is complete on its own or can be combined with Natural Dye: A Focus on Cellulose Fibers and Printing for a more comprehensive overview of the natural dye practice. \nAll levels of experience welcome. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nMordanting\nImmersion dyeing\nUsing dyes without mordants\npH control\nDye selection\nIndigo vats and dyeing\nColor mixing and shading\nCross dyeing\nRecord Keeping\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Catharine Ellis  \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A couple of old towels\nA loose-leaf binder\nSmall notebook for taking notesDyes and protein textiles for class experiments will be provided for the entire class but you many want to bring small samples (fibers\, yarns\, or fabrics) that are typical of your own studio work for experimenting\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$75.00 – $100.00 paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor requires all students to be vaccinated. Your instructor also reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop.\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. Please see our Housing page for options. \n \n Choose Your Option \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $550.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/naturaldyeprotein/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Indigo,Locally Sourced Materials,Natural Dyes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220803T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220805T170000 DTSTAMP:20211222T211857Z CREATED:20211111T215410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T211857Z UID:23376-1659517200-1659718800@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Natural Dye Basics: Harvesting Color from the Dye Garden DESCRIPTION:Natural Dye Basics: Harvesting Color from the Dye Garden\n \n \n \n \n \n Sara Goodman \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, August 3rd- Friday\, August 5th \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n In 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 with the fresh plant material to dye protein and cellulose fibers. The first day of this class will cover proper fiber preparation and mordanting for cellulose and protein fibers with both alum and iron. Students will then dye the yarn and cloth samples in these dye baths. In the afternoon\, students will go to the dye garden to harvest several kinds of flowers to use in dye baths such as weld\, coreopsis\, calendula\, marigold\, rudbeckia\, and cosmos. The dye plants will then soak overnight to be used the next day in dye baths. Students will also dig madder root and prepare the root to be used for dyeing. Finally\, students will pick indigo leaves and extract the pigment using the water extraction method. This is a two-day process that will result in a dark blue “pudding” that can be used for a small dye vat. If there is time\, the class may also make dye baths from dried plant materials from the 2021 harvest\, in order to compare the end results from fresh and dried plants \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFiber preparation: scouring for cellulose and protein\nIdentifying dye materials in the garden that can grow in our region\nMordanting fibers with alum and iron\nMaking dye baths from fresh dye materials: flowers\, leaves\, & roots\nExtracting indigo pigment from fresh indigo leaves: Persicaria tinctoria\nMaking samples of dye colors on different fibers for record-keeping\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Sara Goodman \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $300.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Class\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/harvestingcolor/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Indigo,Locally Sourced Materials,Natural Dyes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220716T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220717T170000 DTSTAMP:20220503T205226Z CREATED:20211111T195759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T205226Z UID:23342-1657962000-1658077200@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Stake and Strand Willow Basketry-FULL DESCRIPTION:Stake and Strand Willow Basketry\n \n \n \n \n \n Sandra Kehoe \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, July 16th- Sunday\, July 17th \n9:00 am- 5:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n In 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 and processing willow for weaving. Students will start with twining a round base and progress through traditional techniques; three rod wale\, french randing and creating a border. \nGood hand strength is necessary for working with willow. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n·Methods of growing\, gathering and processing willow for use in Basketry\nCreating a base slath and twining to form the base\nSelecting and adding side stakes.\nThree rod wale to secure base and top of basket\nFrench Randing to create the sides of the basket\nTurning down the border\nAdditional with time: adding one or two handles\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Sandra Kehoe \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nA pair of garden shears or secateurs\nA Bodkin and Rapping Iron if you have them\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25.00 – $50.00 payable at time of workshop \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 175.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/stakeandstrandwillowbasketry/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Basketry,Fiber Arts,Locally Sourced Materials,Willow Basketry END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220715T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220716T170000 DTSTAMP:20220518T233127Z CREATED:20211111T223842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T233127Z UID:23408-1657875600-1657990800@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Flax to Linen: Handspinning Flax into Linen Yarn DESCRIPTION:Flax to Linen: Hand Spinning Flax into Linen Yarn\n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Myklebust \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, July 15th – Saturday\, July 16th \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Flax in the Field is part of our Flax to Linen mini series\, which teaches students to grow\, process\, and spin flax to linen\, taught by Andrea Myklebust. \nIn the second of this two-workshop series\, students will explore the process of hand spinning flax fiber to create linen yarn. We will work with both tow and line flax fibers\, learn how to make a simple distaff\, dress it with flax\, and spin\, using both hand spindles and spinning wheels. No prior spinning experience is required for this workshop\, but experienced spinners are welcome\, and are encouraged to bring a wheel if they wish. \nThis workshop is a companion class to Flax in the Field which is being held immediately prior to this workshop. Students are welcome to sign up for one or both of these workshops. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nHow to prepare both flax and tow fibers for spinning\nHow to dress a distaff\nHow to ‘wet spin’ flax fiber\nHow to scour and wet finish handspun linen yarn\nHow to use either a contemporary or antique spinning wheel for spinning flax to linen\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Myklebust \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nNo special tools or equipment are required for this workshop\, but students should wear easy-to-move-in clothing and comfortable shoes\nIf a student has samples of their own flax that they have grown and processed\, they are welcome to bring this along to our class\nIf a student wishes to bring their own wheel to the workshop\, they are welcome to do so\nIf a student is unsure whether their wheel will work for flax\, please contact the instructor prior to the start of class to discuss\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$24.00 paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $225.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/flaxtolinenspinning/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Flax to Linen,Locally Sourced Materials END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220714T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220715T170000 DTSTAMP:20220503T205148Z CREATED:20211111T164433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T205148Z UID:23251-1657789200-1657904400@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Woven Garden Obelisk and Peony Crowns in Willow - FULL DESCRIPTION:Woven Garden Obelisk and Peony Crowns in Willow\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jes Clark \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14th –  July 15th \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n This Workshop is full. You may join the waitlist or find a similar workshop on a different date. \n \n \n \n \n \n In this workshop\, students learn traditional weaving techniques while creating garden supports and focal pieces. Students will use willow grown at Sanborn Mills and weave obelisks and peony crowns through a modern cosmopolitan combination of traditional weaves: Irish mouth wale\, French randing\, three-rod wale\, Japanese eye knot\, and god’s eye. This workshop is suitable for beginners wanting to learn a base of weaving knowledge while making impactful pieces relatively quickly. Care and use of finished pieces will be discussed in class. \nStrong hands are a must as students will be working with larger willow. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAn introduction to several weaving techniques and patterns: Irish mouth wale\, French randing\, three-rod wale\, Japanese eye knot\, God’s eye\nThe “feel” of weaving with willow\, a unique material in the US\nThe use of willow weaving specific tools: bodkin\, rapping iron\, jigs\, clippers in a willow context\nIdentify willow in weaving\nIdentify groth and processing of willow for weaving\nCreate functional and beautiful 3D shapes\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Jes Clark \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJes Clark will supply all tools and jigs required\, but students may bring these tools if they already have: bodkin\, high-quality sharp pruners (Felco or similar)\, rapping iron\, and 2-4lb weights\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25.00 – $50.00 paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor requires all students to be vaccinated. Your instructor also reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop.\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. Please see our Housing page for options. \n \n Choose Your Option \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $175.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/obeliskandpeonycrowns/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Basketry,Fiber Arts,Locally Sourced Materials,Willow Basketry END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220713T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220714T170000 DTSTAMP:20211222T210813Z CREATED:20211111T222037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T210813Z UID:23395-1657702800-1657818000@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Flax in the Field: Growing\, Harvesting\, and Processing Flax for Handmade Linen DESCRIPTION:Flax in the Field: Growing\, Harvesting\, and Processing Flax for Handmade Linen\n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Myklebust \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 13th- Thursday\, July 14th \n9:00am-5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Flax in the Field is part of our Flax to Linen mini series\, which teaches students to grow\, process\, and spin flax to linen\, taught by Andrea Myklebust. \nIn the first of this two-workshop series\, we will discuss the process of sourcing textile flax seed\, how to prepare your soil\, methods of planting and cultivating\, how to harvest fiber flax\, and different ways of retting flax prior to processing. There will be time for students to get hands-on experience with the traditional hand tools (flax break\, scutching board and knife\, hackles) used in preparing flax fiber for spinning into linen. We will present an overview of flax-related research and development work taking place around North America and beyond. This workshop is a companion class to Flax to Linen: Handspinning Flax into Linen Yarn. Students are welcome to sign up for one or both of these workshops. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWhere to source fiber flax seed\nHow to plant\, grow\, and harvest textile flax\nTechniques for seed saving\nRetting processes; both dew and tank/water retting\nHow to use a flax break\, scutching board/knife\, hackles\nWhere to purchase or find plans to build their own processing tools \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Myklebust \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nNo special tools or equipment are required for this workshop\, but students should wear easy-to-move-in clothing and comfortable shoes\nIf a student has samples of their own flax that they have grown\, they are welcome to bring this along to class\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$24.00 paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $225.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/flaxtolinen1/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Flax to Linen,Locally Sourced Materials END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220707T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220709T170000 DTSTAMP:20211222T210632Z CREATED:20211111T220005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T210632Z UID:23380-1657184400-1657386000@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Natural Dye Basics: Fresh Leaf Indigo and Pigment Extraction DESCRIPTION:Natural Dye Basics: Fresh Leaf Indigo and Pigment Extraction\n \n \n \n \n \n Sara Goodman \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, July 7th- Saturday\, July 9th  \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n 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 one or take them all! Each class will include the basics of proper fiber preparation as well as an orientation to the studio’s procedures and practices. \nIn this workshop\, students will learn to dye with fresh indigo leaves and the water extraction method for extracting indigo pigment from freshly harvested plants. There are several varieties of plants that contain indigotin pigment that are used by traditional cultures all over the world to obtain the color blue. At Sanborn Mills Farm\, we grow Persicaria tinctoria\, also known as Polygonum or Japanese indigo. For this pigment to be accessible to dyers\, it must be extracted from the leaves and then put into an alkaline solution with a reducing agent. This turns the liquid greenish yellow. After the fiber is removed from the vat looking green\, the magic happens right before your eyes as it oxidizes. \nStudents will first work with fresh indigo harvested from the dye garden at Sanborn Mills Farm. Using fresh leaves\, ice cubes\, and a blender\, students will dye silk scarves immediately for a lovely blue. Students can experiment with multiple batches to deepen the color.  \nStudents will then use the water extraction process to extract pigment from freshly harvested indigo leaves. In this two-day process\, students will soak\, aerate\, precipitate\, and filter indigo. Then\, students will use this pigment to make an indigo vat for dyeing protein and cellulose. \nThe essentials of fiber preparation\, scouring for different kinds of fibers\, and finishing will be covered for best results. Silk scarves and cotton cloth will be used for samples in class. White bandanas\, and cotton t-shirts will be available for students to purchase if desired. Students may also bring some used clothing for over-dyeing and up-cycling if they wish to work on them after regular class hours. Students will finish the class with a selection of samples and a notebook of recipes and techniques. \n            \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n   \n\nHow to use fresh leaf indigo to quickly dye protein fibers\nHow to extract indigo pigment from fresh indigo leaves\nHow to make a vat using the extracted pigment\nHow to properly use and maintain the vat\nFiber preparation: scouring cloth for best results\nFinishing the cloth after dyeing: neutralizing\, curing\, and washing\nOver-dyeing other colors to make green\, purple\, and brown\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Sara Goodman \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAll materials will be provided\nStudents may bring 1 or 2 pieces of their own clothing for embellishment\, over-dyeing\, or up-cycling\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$50.00 includes fabric for samples\, all dyes and assists\, notebook of recipes and instructions paid at time of workshop\nAlso available for purchase at time of workshop are Bandanas for $2.00 and T-shirts for $5.00\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $300.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Class\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/freshleafindigo/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Indigo,Locally Sourced Materials,Natural Dye Basics Series,Natural Dyes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220618T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220618T170000 DTSTAMP:20211222T210432Z CREATED:20211111T224621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T210432Z UID:23413-1655542800-1655571600@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Secrets of the Great Wheel DESCRIPTION:Secrets of the Great Wheel\n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Myklebust \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, June 18th \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Secrets of the Great Wheel is part of our Flax to Linen mini series\, which teaches students to grow\, process\, and spin flax to linen\, taught by Andrea Myklebust.  \nThe great wheel\, also known as the walking wheel\, spindle wheel\, or wool wheel\, was a common textile tool in New England prior to the industrial revolution and into the 19th century\, but few hand spinners know how to use them today. In this daylong workshop\, we will learn how to use a great wheel\, and experiment with different fiber selections and preparations for great wheel spinning. \nWe will look at examples of different great wheel designs\, learn how to adjust\, maintain and make simple repairs to great wheels\, and will learn how to recognize a great wheel that could still be used for spinning when one encounters it ‘in the wild.’ \nThis workshop is aimed at people who already have a basic understanding of handspinning\, but may also be of interest to new spinners. If you do not have prior spinning experience\, we suggest you also sign up for the Introduction to Handspinning workshop on June 16th & 17th. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n   \n\nA hands-on grounding of the techniques using a great wheel to spin a woolen yarn\nHow to select\, repair\, and maintain a great wheel of their own\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTOR\n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Myklebust \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $125.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/greatwheelspinning/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Flax to Linen,Locally Sourced Materials,Spinning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220616T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220617T170000 DTSTAMP:20211222T210247Z CREATED:20211111T233554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T210247Z UID:23414-1655370000-1655485200@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Hand Spinning DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Hand Spinning\n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Myklebust \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, June 16th- Friday\, June 17th \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n In this workshop\, students will learn to make their own yarn by hand with a hand spindle. Using a kit supplied by the instructor\, including a custom-made spindle and locally-raised wool from her flock of sheep in Danby\, Vermont\, students will work as a group to understand the foundations of hand spinning. This class is designed as an introduction to handspinning for absolute beginners\, but people with prior spinning experience who wish to improve their spindle skills are also welcome. \nFor students interested in the Great Wheel workshop on June 18\, who do not have prior spinning experience\, this class will prepare you for working with the Great Wheel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe fundamental concepts of hand spinning\nAn understanding of the functions of draft and twist in fiber for the creation of a structurally-sound yarn\nBe will be ready to continue their exploration of this ancient craft using spindles\, or to progress to learning the use of a spinning wheel\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Myklebust \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nNo special tools or equipment are required for this workshop\, but students should wear easy-to-move-in clothing and comfortable shoes\nIf a student has fiber or a spindle of their own\, or a spinning wheel they would like to bring to class\, they are welcome to do so\nIf students have questions about tools they may wish to bring\, please contact the instructor prior to class to discuss \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$32.00 paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $225.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/introtohandspinning/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Locally Sourced Materials,Spinning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220521T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220521T170000 DTSTAMP:20211222T204909Z CREATED:20211111T173539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T204909Z UID:23271-1653123600-1653152400@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Beginning Spinning on a Spinning Wheel-Spring Session DESCRIPTION:Beginning Spinning on a Spinning Wheel-Spring Session\n \n \n \n \n \n Cathy Crooker \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday May 21st\, 2022 \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Throughout 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 of the oldest human skills. Today\, we practice hand spinning for the joy it brings us through the creation of something beautiful and useful\, through the fun of playing with various textures and colors\, and for the relaxation of the rhythm when we sit at the wheel. \nIn this workshop\, students will enter the world of hand spinning and explore the joy of making your own yarn in this engaging\, fast-paced class. Cathy will introduce you to both wheel and drop-spindle spinning\, give you an overview of fiber prep tools\, such as the drum carder\, and give you plenty of hands-on practice and coaching to launch your spinning journey. By the end of the day you will go home with your first handspun yarn and be on your way to years of spinning enjoyment! \nThis workshop will be offered in the spring and fall of 2022.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nHow to set up and manage your wheel\nThe basics of fiber prep and selection\nHow to spin a singles yarn\nHow to ply two singles to make a finished yarn\nThe basics of spinning on a drop spindle\nPractice fiber blending on a drum carder\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Crooker \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nYour own spinning wheel in good working order if you have one\nA limited number of loaner wheels may be available upon request\nStudents are also invited to bring fiber they are curious to try spinning\, but not required\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15.00 paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $100.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/introtowheelspinningmay/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Locally Sourced Materials,One-Day Workshop,Spinning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220512T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220514T170000 DTSTAMP:20211222T203607Z CREATED:20211111T214340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T203607Z UID:23370-1652346000-1652547600@sanbornmills.org SUMMARY:Natural Dye Basics: Mordant Dyes on Cloth DESCRIPTION:Natural Dye Basics: Mordant Dyes on Cloth\n \n \n \n \n \n Sara Goodman \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, May 12th – Saturday\, May 14th \n9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Overview:\n \n \n \n \n \n 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 one\, or take them all! Each class will include the basics of proper fiber preparation as well as an orientation to the studio’s procedures and practices. \nIn this workshop\, students will learn how to properly mordant cloth in order to ensure good dye results and how to create a wide range of colors with natural dyes through the application of mordants on cloth. Students will first learn proper fiber preparation to ensure good dye results\, including the difference treatments for plant and animal fibers. Then\, students will learn the process of mordanting. For some reason\, this intimidates people\, but it shouldn’t—students will learn that the key is to know the range of mordant options and pair your chosen method with how you will apply the dye. This workshop will use only two mordants: alum and iron. Other metals can be used mordants\, but they can be unsafe and there are more sustainable options to create a full range of color. Students will explore mordants applied in hot and cold immersion baths\, mordants thickened and used for printing\, and mordants discharged with a citric acid solution for interesting effects. Then\, students will dye using three dye souces: fresh dye plant materials (due to the time of year of the workshop)\, dried flowers from the previous summer’s harvest\, and different concentrated extracts. Students will use these dyes in immersion baths and as thickened pastes for printing and painting. An indigo vat will be available for over-dyeing. Finishing techniques for steaming and cleaning will end the class. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skills + Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Students will learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFiber preparation: scouring for cellulose and protein\nMordanting in hot and cold immersion baths with alum and iron\nPrinting on cloth with thickened mordants\nUsing concentrated dye extracts in immersion baths and as thickened paints\nUsing fresh and dried plant materials from the garden and forest\nMaking samples of dye colors on different fibers for record keeping\nDischarging mordants\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n Sara Goodman \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tools + Materials\n \n \n \n \n \n Students should bring: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAll materials will be provided\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Material Fee: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$50.00 includes fabric for samples\, all dyes and assists\, notebook of recipes and instructions paid at time of workshop\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease read our COVID-19 Policy prior to registering\nWe are honoring each instructor’s specific COVID-19 safety requests. For this workshop\, your instructor reserves the right to require additional safety requirements depending on the state of the pandemic at the time of the workshop\n\n \n Policy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing + Meals\n \n \n \n \n \n Housing and meals will be available on-site in 2022. We will let all registered students know when housing registration is open. Spots will be first-come\, first serve. The option to choose meals will be open to all students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $300.00 / per student \n \n Enroll Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Class\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse More Courses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address\n7097 Sanborn Road\nLoudon\, New Hampshire 03307\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call Us\n(603) 435-7314\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Us\nmolly@sanbornmills.org\ninfo@sanbornmills.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://sanbornmills.org/events-calendar/mordentdyes/ LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Road\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts,Indigo,Locally Sourced Materials,Natural Dye Basics Series,Natural Dyes END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR