Blacksmithing: Door Hardware Garry KalajianFriday, September 9th - Sunday, September 11th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this workshop, students will utilize blacksmithing techniques to create a variety of useful and decorative door hardware pieces. Students will create pieces based on their interest, personal style, and skill level. If students would like to discuss projects prior to the […]
Ribbed Style Willow BasketSandra KehoeSaturday, September 10th- Sunday, September 11th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this two-day workshop, open to all levels, students will learn how to make a beautiful and functional willow basket. Students will learn the basics of rib style willow basketry along with the methods of growing, gathering, and processing willow for weaving. […]
Natural Dye Basics: Dyeing Yarn with Mordant Dyes & Indigo-Fall SessionSara GoodmanWednesday, September 14th - Friday, September 16th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewThe Natural Dye Basics workshop series at Sanborn Mills Farm is taught by our lead teacher, Sara Goodman. This series of 5 classes are an introduction to the colorful world of natural dyes. Each […]
Sew Your Own Quilt CoatAshley SavilleSaturday, September 17th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewThis Workshop is full. You may join the waitlist or find a similar workshop on a different date. In this workshop, students will learn how to transform a quilt that they provide into a Chore-style or Shawl Collar Coat! Instructor, Ashley Saville (owner/founder of ANEMONE) […]
Field BasketWendy JensenSaturday, September 17, 2022 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this workshop, students will start with a simple spoked base using rattan. Students will taper a second set of stakes to create this double spoked base basket, creating a starlike center to the base. Students will then weave and shape the sides of this handsome, […]
Blacksmithing BasicsGarry KalajianFriday, September 23rd - Sunday, September 25th 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. […]
Adirondack Pack BasketLinda ScherzSaturday, September 24th - Sunday, September 25th 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewThe Adirondack Pack Basket is one of the most recognized objects associated with the Adirondacks. These versatile baskets were used to carry just about everything the guides, hunters, and trappers took with them into the woods. This will be a weekend of […]
Natural Dye Basics: Foraging for ColorSara GoodmanThursday, September 29th - Saturday, October 1st 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop Overview The Natural Dye Basics workshop series at Sanborn Mills Farm is taught by our lead teacher, Sara Goodman. This series of 5 classes are an introduction to the colorful world of natural dyes. Each class stands alone — take […]
Blacksmithing BasicsGarry KalajianFriday, September 30th- Sunday, October 2nd 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 and mild steel. Students will begin with an introduction to body mechanics, […]
Beginners Hand Spinning with Raw Wool ProcessingPrin Van GuldenSaturday, October 1st- Sunday, October 2nd 9:00am - 5:00pmWorkshop OverviewIn this beginner level workshop students will learn how to spin yarn on drop spindles, and discuss other types of handspinning as well. Students will learn to spin yarn from wool grown right on the farm. Through this […]
Blacksmithing Traditional JoineryGarry KalajianSaturday, October 8th - Sunday, October 9th 8:00am - 4:00pmWorkshop OverviewStudents will learn the types, methods, and processes of Traditional Joinery, that is, joining bars without machine processes. Processes include riveting, “collars” (wrapped decorative bands), mortise and tenon, tenon and wedge, and forge welding. Students will choose one method to practice at […]
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. […]