Updates from the Garden Fall color with the crisp air is so invigorating and welcoming. I love the maples, but the longest red fall foliage you can’t beat is a liquidambar. That’s why we lined the driveway with them. Nerines – though blooming in the fall are always a surprise with their vivid pinks and even the softer pinks… Find out more and register
Author: Mary Fisher
August Newsletter
Our Summer Arts & Crafts Market was richer with so many new vendors this year, as well as some old favorites. Ida Gianopulus brought her gorgeous flowers and garlic braids. The marigolds I bought from her are still going strong on the front porch where I drink my tea. Rachel Clark, who lives in Bellingham but has lots of family… Find out more and register
Shibori Explored – Indigo Dye Weekend – July 12 & 13, 2025
Shibori Explored – Indigo Weekend Instructor – Elin Noble July 12 & 13, 2025 Register here – Fee – 250.00 Supply fee – 20 paid at class Limit – 20 Join us for a fun, creative two days sharing and exploring the magic of dyeing cloth in an indigo vat. The beauty and poetry of indigo blue evokes a wealth… Find out more and register
Late July Newsletter
Hello all – the time is NOW – the summer market is just 2 days away and I hope many of you will come out to support our great collection of artists! The link to see more work is right here – takes you to our website. Summer Arts & Crafts Market There are now 24 artists as 3 had… Find out more and register
Early July Newsletter
In June I got to help this dynamic couple with a fabulous event in Yosemite, aimed at enriching those not likely to get to enjoy camping, rock climbing and great local food. United in Yosemite was in its second year and Kate Rutherford of Farm to Crag asked chef Matt Dillon to prepare a feast for the 200 plus young… Find out more and register
Shibori Techniques – Sewing & Wrapping – Friday July 11, 2025
Shibori Tecniques for Dying Instructor – Elin Noble July 11, 2025 10 am – 4 pm Register here – Fee 115.00 Limit 20 Enjoy a full day of learning for stitching and / or wrapping fabric in preparation for dying with indigo or any other dyes. If you’ve taken Elins Indigo Workshop before you might like to do this class to… Find out more and register
Macrame Keychain – July 29 – 2-4 pm
Macrame Keychain – beginner level Instructor – Renata Nguyen Date – Monday, July 29th 2024 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Fee $30.00 -includes supplies Limit – 6 location – Cultus Bay Gardens under the shade of the trees. Renata Nguyễn ís coming up from Florida to participate in the Summer Market with her amazing beaded and macrame earrings. While she’s… Find out more and register
Foraging Color – Making Watercolor Paint – Sept 14th, 2024
Foraging Color – Creating Watercolors from Natural Material Instructor – Dr. Alison Webb – biologist & artist September 14, 2024 Fee 125.00 10 am – 3 pm Class size – 12 Location Cultus Bay Gardens Embark on a unique journey into the world of colors, sourced directly from nature. In this workshop, we delve into the art of creating pigments… Find out more and register
June Newsletter
Welcome to Junuary – wearing my sweat shirt as I write this newsletter! I’m excited to say our upcoming class will be held in the warmth of the living room. We’ll be felting all kinds of mushrooms with Alison Webb – PhD of biology and a master felter with alot of humor. IG @pnw_biology Meet Dr Alison Webb, who is… Find out more and register
May Newsletter
Before we look at any wildflowers and trees we must note that two great classes are coming up in June which are not full. Most importantly I need to list the Shibori Explored / Indigo Weekend that’s coming up June 29 & 30, taught by the amazing Elin Noble. Sadly I neglected to list it in the April newsletter although… Find out more and register