Traditional Felt Making with Raw Wool ProcessingPrin Van GuldenSaturday, October 8th - Sunday, October 9th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this workshop, students will learn the process of wet felting. Wet felting is a magical way to turn loose wool fibers into fabric without spinning, knitting or weaving. It is method employed in everything from making […]
Blacksmithing Forge Welding: A Closer Look into Process and ProductGarry KalajianSaturday, October 15th- Sunday, October 16th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this two-day course, students will learn the process of Forge Welding and apply the technique to create advanced pieces. Students will learn the basics of all forge welds: create and manage a perfect coal fire, […]
Draft Animal: Logging with Oxen Ray RamseyTyler AllenSaturday, October 15th - Sunday, October 16th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this workshop, instructors Ray Ramsey and Tyler Allen will demonstrate each piece of equipment focusing on driver and animal safety and efficiency. Much of the training will be based upon the day-to-day work at Sanborn Mills Farm, in […]
Beginning Spinning on a Spinning Wheel-Fall SessionCathy CrookerSaturday October 15th, 2022 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewThroughout most of human history we relied on the skills of a handful of talented spinners to make every thread for every piece of clothing, every flour sack, every sail on every ship. Spinning fibers into thread or yarn is one […]
Autumn Ink Making with Natural DyesBerkley HeathSaturday, October 15th- Sunday, October 16th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this workshop, students will take the weekend to wander through the fall landscape, exploring the seasonal natural ink palette that surrounds us. We’ll take time to observe subtle patterns in nature as we forage for color, seeing through the […]
Blacksmithing Tool Making and WeldingGarry KalajianSaturday, October 22nd - Sunday, October 23rd 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this two-day workshop, students will learn to make the essential tools needed for a blacksmith shop, which includes tongs, punches and chisels, a forge poker, and a flux spoon. Students will begin with instruction on how to maintain a […]
Blacksmithing Intermediate SmithingGarry KalajianFriday, October 28th- Sunday, October 30th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewThis class is designed for students with some experience in basic blacksmithing techniques and using a coal forge. Students will gain additional mastery of regulating heat using a well-maintained coal fire, improve hammer technique, and further master the basic operations. Drawing out, bending, […]
Blacksmithing BasicsGarry KalajianFriday, November 11th - Sunday, November 13th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewBlacksmithing Basics is for students who are new to blacksmithing and those with some experience looking to improve their skillset. All students in the course will work with a traditional coal forge. Students will begin with an introduction to body mechanics and safety. […]