I recently delivered some wedding flowers to Becky Slabaugh whose ceremony was held in her mother Jayne’s abundant garden. It’s been a total honor to do all the girls wedding flowers and work with that sweet family. This photo of Jayne’s cosmos, zinnias, marigolds and sunflowers epitomizes summer. Crazy abundance here in Jayne’s arrangement – normally I’m not a hanging… Find out more and register
Author: Mary Fisher
Late July Newsletter
Only a few days until our much anticipated Summer Arts & Crafts Market July 31 & August 1 10 a.m. – 4 p,m. each day 23 different artists & craftspeople The hydrangeas are full of bloom and the gardens looking pretty fluffy – we so hope you can make it out to see all the wonders that are arriving from… Find out more and register
September 18 – Bojagi – The Art of Korean Patchwork
Instructor – Patti King Saturday September 18, 2021 Cost 100.00 All supplies included plus Homemade Pie and beverages 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – bring your lunch Experience the meditative quality of hand stitching – the quiet, repetitive in and out of the threaded needle as you join two pieces of cloth. You may find that this sewing practice… Find out more and register
September 11 – An Indigo Gathering
Instructor – Elin Noble ( biography follows) Saturday September 11, 2021 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 125.00 – includes a scarf to dye and all other materials Pie and beverage included – bring your lunch limit 18 students – minimum 10 Join us for a fun, creative day sharing and exploring the magic of dyeing cloth in an indigo… Find out more and register
Setember 4, 2021 – Nettle Cordage Making
Instructor~ Kaili Plummer-Slate Saturday, September 4 10 p.m. ~ 2 p.m. / longer if needed 59.00 ~ includes all supplies and nettle tea & homemade pie Limit 10 students Kaili will open your eyes to the many advantages of nettle as you learn how to make cordage from this useful and versatile plant. From the many health benefits of incorporating… Find out more and register
Early July Newsletter
Painting by Jonni Reed – one of the artists at the Market – House with Puddles – 12″ x 16″ July is going to be a great month as 23 artists prepare to delight you with their paintings, ceramics, jewelery, clothing, woodwork, handmade knives, handspun yarn, glasswork, clothing, paper crafts, unique pillows, collage, body care products, tasty food, cloth lunch… Find out more and register
Late June Newsletter
Arrangement by Brita Fisher Brita Fisher with arrangements – she’s our stellar floral & wreath teacher. She’s wearing a new Maemae dress – more good dresses and tops will be at our Summer Market Our pie making class last Saturday was a big success – as one person wrote to me ” thanks for demystifying pie making for… Find out more and register
Early June Newsletter
Itoh peony ‘Cherry Garcia’ in Dorit Zingarelli’s garden I know you recently got a May newsletter, but two new classes have been added for June I want you to be aware of – a fool proof pie making class and Fantastic Paper Flowers – plus there’s still room in the embroidery class on June 12th. In addition to the classes… Find out more and register
Saturday, June 19 – Pie Making
Instructor – Mary Fisher Saturday – June 19, 2021 1 pm – 3 pm $49.00 – includes glass pie plate and all supplies to construct & take a pie home to bake! Mary Fisher & brother Frank Rohwer – he wanted to get our mom’s recipe and did a great job. So many folks think pie making is so hard… Find out more and register
May Newsletter
May is a most magical month, with some of my favorite flowers in bloom, soft spring air and incredible lighting as the weather changes. Often, after a drizzly day, the sun comes out late in the afternoon and the lighting on the trees and horizon line is so ethereal. We are gradually in the process of resuming classes. On Saturday,… Find out more and register