Instructor – Brita Fisher @brita.fisher Saturday, November 27th Cost – 85.00 All supplies included ( hand made reusable grape vine form ) 10 am – 12 noon LIMIT – 16 people Sign up We are so happy to offer this class after a covid break last year. We are operating VERY SAFELY, by holding it in a new larger covered… Find out more and register
Author: Mary Fisher
September Newsletter
It’s been a great start to fall with 2 textile classes already under our fingers! From nettle cordage making to indigo dying. This Saturday we have an amazing artist and teacher, Patti King, sharing her unique and vast fabric collection, as she teaches us the old Korean technique called Bojagi – Korean patchwork. It’s a calm, meditative class with… Find out more and register
August Newsletter
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
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