Pickings from Sanborn Mills Farm

Farm Pickings

News and Updates from Sanborn Mills Farm

— November 28, 2022 —

2023 Workshops

Now Available

The 2023 schedule of workshops at Sanborn Mills Farm is now available at the Farm’s website. Begin your exploration of what’s on offer next year by clicking here to see the workshops listed by date.

The new schedule is significantly expanded, with 15% more workshops than in previous years and 20 new-to-us instructors. Included is an entirely new block of workshops focusing on woodworking; some of these workshops will be conducted in partnership with the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance. Also note that next year we will have a greater number of our popular basketry workshops and have added new topics in the blacksmithing series.

Many of our workshops fill quickly, so don’t delay your registration for topics you’re interested in. And remember, gift certificates to workshops at Sanborn Mills Farm make great holiday gifts!

Winter Market This Week!

On Saturday, Dec. 3, Sanborn Mills Farm will host its first Winter Market, your opportunity to buy crafts and arts from faculty members of the Farm’s workshop program. A don’t-miss event, the Market is where you will be able to visit with these artists all in one place, talk about the workshops they teach, and see and purchase their wonderful art.

Artists exhibiting at the Market include (click on any name in blue for more information about that artist):

Garry Kalajian- Blacksmithing

Alice Ogden-Basketry

Molly Grant– Cordwainer

Dayna Talbot- Multi-media artist

Pam Bartlett- Rug Hooker

Joyce LeBlanc-Clothing Design

Anne McMillan- Mixed-media, book, fiber artist

Larry Antonuk- Broom Maker

Sandra Kehoe- Basketry

Sara Goodman- Natural Dyer & Weaver

The Market will also offer luncheon and refreshments for purchase prepared by the Farm’s head chef, Kelly Fahey, and holiday music will add to the Market’s festive spirit.

The Winter Market will open in Fifield Hall at Sanborn Mills Farm at 10 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!

Holiday Wreaths from

Sanborn Mills Farm

This year, a team led by the Farm’s head gardener, Helen Westergren, is making evergreen holiday wreaths for sale to friends of the Farm. These beautiful wreaths come in two sizes, 18 inches for $35 and 24 inches for $45. Pre-ordered wreaths will be available for pickup at the Winter Market (see above).

Because quantities will be limited, please pre-order your Sanborn Mills Farm wreath as soon as possible. Click here to order.

Photo Credits

Photo of Blacksmithing tools courtesy Owain Harris.

Photo of Holiday Wreath by Helen Westergren.

All other photos by Steve Bjerklie.