This class will explore the world of cyanotype printing on a fabric medium. This Victorian age technique allows the student to create landscape scenes, abstract designs and negative images of various objects in a beautiful white and blue print. This fabric then can be used by the participants in sewing projects, as patches or hung up as home decor. We will use UV lights during this process.

This natural dye class will focus on dyeing with one of our most invasive plants in Vermont, glossy buckthorn. This class will walk you through dye bath preparation, color shifting the dye using various mineral salts and some fun techniques to create variation in your fabric or garment. Participants should bring some natural fiber garments in a very light color, light colored yarn or light colored fabric to dye.

This take on our classic indigo tie dye class is designed with your larger objects in mind! Do you have overalls, sheets, dresses or jackets that you want to use indigo tie dye techniques to dye but you were worried that your object would be too large? This class will walk you through some of the traditional Japanese tie dye techniques and guide you to create your own beautiful designs in indigo. Smaller projects welcome too!

In this two part course you will learn how to create a sculptural cuttingboard from one solid piece of wood. We will go over proportion and design, as well as the machining, sanding, and finishing of the cutting board.

In this two part course you will learn how to create a sculptural cuttingboard from one solid piece of wood. We will go over proportion and design, as well as the machining, sanding, and finishing of the cutting board.

Have you ever wondered how they make lumber from logs? In this course, we will go over the different ways logs have been processed into lumber over the years. We will also have a hands-on portion where we take a small log and make boards from it. Logs will be provided, but feel free to bring your own from home just make sure they are not too wet or dirty.

Learn the basics of working with copper by making a bracelet or earrings out of reclaimed copper pipe, with Danny Lang.

In this course we will be making a simple hook in the propane forge. We will go over some basic blacksmithing principles as well as techniques such as scrolling, cutting, twisting, and bending. Hook making is a good intro to blacksmithing.

In this workshop Danny will teach about basic tool sharpening. He will go over chisels, gouges and plane blades but these sharpening principles apply to many other types of tools. Have a tool that needs a new edge or to be trued up? Bring it by and get some guidance on getting it back to tip top shape.

This class will show you how to thread, tension and use a serger. This machine is great for knits, finishing edges and cleaning up seams. Should know sewing machine basics before this class.

This one session class will show you how to do 3 common place mending tasks, replacing a zipper, reinforcing a blown out seam and creating a patch. Bring a couple of items that you need to mend with you as well and get tips and ideas on how to approach each mending problem! This class will show you how to do these tasks with either a sewing machine or by hand. Ages 7+

Learn how to make a small footer sized quilt using just fabric scraps. This project is perfect for those unloved cotton prints from the 90s, old t-shirts and only requires a little “good” fabric for the outside. This is a perfect project for someone wanting to get into quilting, and/or needs to use up scraps from other projects! Bring your own fabric or shop our “store” for fabric to use for the project. While this is a beginner friendly class, basic sewing machine skills (such as being able to thread, sewing a straight (ish) and curved line is required. Ages 7+

This class will teach techniques from the ancient art of Japanese tie-dye, known as shibori. Students will learn about the styles of shibori, how to set up an indigo vat and then given time to apply those techniques on items they brought from home. Ages 8+

Learn how to make a small footer sized quilt using just fabric scraps. This project is perfect for those unloved cotton prints from the 90s, old t-shirts and only requires a little “good” fabric for the outside. This is a perfect project for someone wanting to get into quilting, and/or needs to use up scraps from other projects! Bring your own fabric or shop our “store” for fabric to use for the project. While this is a beginner friendly class, basic sewing machine skills (such as being able to thread, sewing a straight (ish) and curved line is required. Ages 7+

Learn the basics of working with copper by making a bracelet or earrings out of reclaimed copper pipe, with Danny Lang. This class makes a great Valentine’s Date Night!

Join Bobby Walker for a 2.5-hour hands-on blacksmithing course where you’ll learn the fundamentals of forging and essential shop safety.

Learn a variety of shop skills while creating a stunning cutting board from reclaimed hardwood strips, with Danny Lang.

Learn a variety of shop skills while creating a stunning cutting board from reclaimed hardwood strips, with Danny Lang.

Have you every wanted to make your very own custom garment? Do you want to learn how to extend the life of your current garments? This three part workshop is intended for both someone with no experience whatsoever and and someone who has some experience on the sewing machine, but would like more guidance. Students can choose from a number of patterns provided or are welcome to email the instructor before class with their project ideas. 8+

Have you every wanted to make your very own custom garment? Do you want to learn how to extend the life of your current garments? This three part workshop is intended for both someone with no experience whatsoever and and someone who has some experience on the sewing machine, but would like more guidance. Students can choose from a number of patterns provided or are welcome to email the instructor before class with their project ideas. 8+

This free gathering invites you to mend yours or someone else’s worn out clothes in good company.

Whether you’re an experienced sewer, or just getting started, this is a welcoming space to learn and repair.

This three part class will take you through the full process of re-upholstering a chair in a crash-course demo and lecture format.

Have you every wanted to make your very own custom garment? Do you want to learn how to extend the life of your current garments? This three part workshop is intended for both someone with no experience whatsoever and and someone who has some experience on the sewing machine, but would like more guidance. Students can choose from a number of patterns provided or are welcome to email the instructor before class with their project ideas. 8+

This free gathering invites you to mend yours or someone else’s worn out clothes in good company.

Whether you’re an experienced sewer, or just getting started, this is a welcoming space to learn and repair.

This three part class will take you through the full process of re-upholstering a chair in a crash-course demo and lecture format.

This three part class will take you through the full process of re-upholstering a chair in a crash-course demo and lecture format.

Learn about how to engage audiences in many settings and create collaborative shadow puppet shows with your community. Teachers, families and community members of all ages are welcome to participate in this workshop.

Learn about how to create recycled relief collagraphs using items from your bins and a little ink!  Teachers, families and community members of all ages are welcome to participate in this workshop to learn easy and sustainable strategies to make prints, no press needed!

This class will teach the skills needed to transform your worn, ripped clothing into practical and wearable pieces of art through the use of creative patchwork, embroidery and darning techniques. Visible mending has been used throughout the centuries to create a little good from an unfortunate mishap to a favorite item of clothing. Ages 8+

This class will teach techniques from the ancient art of Japanese tie-dye, known as shibori. Students will learn about the styles of shibori, how to set up an indigo vat and then given time to apply those techniques on items they brought from home. Ages 8+