Archive: June 2022

Hand Sewn One Yard Shirt

Inspired by a friend's tunic with simple straight lines, this is the perfect beginner project to learn basic hand sewing garment skills to create a lovely, drapey top. And as a bonus it is almost zero waste!...

Introduction to Japanese Temari

Come and learn all the skills necessary to create temari, the ancient Japanese art of embroidery on a ball!...

Mixed Barks Pouch ~ CANCELED

Design a slim natural purse shape of willow and cedar barks to carry your phone, day book, or sketch pad....

Takadai Braiding Demystified

Braid on a traditional Japanese takadai designed for making flat, double layered, and three-dimensional braids in simple to complex structures....

Fabric Necklaces ~ CANCELED

Recycle clothing and fabric scraps to create one-of-a-kind necklaces and jewelry items that incorporate layers of fabric embellished with beads, buttons, and found objects....

Paper. Book. Art.

Using a fusion of Eastern and Western techniques, we will work with common garden plants to bring these fibers to their fullest expression as handmade paper....

Draft and Sew Your Own Top or Tunic

Sewing your own clothes is satisfying and practical. Drafting your own patterns goes one step further and puts the entire design process in your hands....

Evening Bags to Market Bags

Bags, purses, and totes - create a carrying vessel of any shape or size, using handwoven or stash fabric....