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Enjoy an afternoon of weaving on a rigid heddle loom to create your own small handmade wall hanging. In this course we will cover the basics of weaving principles and patterning. The looms will be pre-warped for ease, and an assortment of natural yarns of various colors and textures will be provided for your design of choice. Beginners and returning weavers welcome. Instructor: Megan Mesloh
*Member: $115; Non-Member: $130
Bundle dyeing is the process of adding dye plants directly onto the pre-treated fabric, then folding, twisting, and binding the fabric to create intricate and deeply colorful organic patterns- the color is extracted, then set in the fabric by steam. This is an explorative and playful process, all levels of natural dye experience are welcome! All materials provided. Instructor: Megan Mesloh
*Member: $115; Non-Member: $130
Choose a subject and render it as realistically as possible. This class will address how to make shapes, add values and how shadows can be used to define objects. If desired add pen and ink, colored pencil, watercolor, pastel or a medium of your choice to colorize your drawing. Suitable for all skill levels. Required materials list sent upon registration. Instructor: Melissa Gannon
Member: $30; Non-Member: $35
We are pleased to offer a 3.5 hour workshop covering the essentials of natural botanical dyeing for textiles with artist Megan Mesloh. This course teaches students how to mordant or “pre-treat” fibers to accept dye derived from locally foraged plants. After introductions and tea, we will take a curated walk through the garden to identify common dye plants and discuss harvesting practices and plant processing. All necessary steps of immersion dyeing on cotton, wool, and silk fibers will be covered. Each participant will create a card with the day’s colors and a dyed silk scarf to keep. All materials provided. Instructor: Megan Mesloh
*Member: $115; Non-Member: $130
Learn to paint what you see and create beautiful watercolors. This class will concentrate on watercolor washes and mixing colors. We will also talk about composition. Suitable for all skill levels; material list sent upon registration. Required materials list sent upon registration. Instructor: Melissa Gannon
Member: $30; Non-member: $35
Work with one of the oldest and most beloved dye stuff - Indigo - made from the fermented leaves of the indigofera tinctoria plant. In this workshop we will prepare an indigo dye vat and create ‘resist’ patterns on provided cotton fabric using clamps, twine, and wood blocks. The results range from bold geometric shapes to soft organic patterns on the fabric. No prior experience is necessary. This is a great space to play with natural color and pattern in one workshop. All materials provided. Please wear an apron and/or clothes that can be stained. Instructor: Megan Mesloh
*Member: $115; Non-Member: $130
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