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A Garden to Dye For
Greater biodiversity, more vibrant colors, taking the time to slow down—there are myriad benefits to growing plants for natural dyes. In this post, Resident Artisan Liz O'Brien writes about growing a garden to dye for.
Trial and Error: Working with Mockups
Why make a sample when you can get straight to the fun part? In this post, Caroline Feyling writes about an integral part of the sewing process: working with mockups.
From Sheep to Shawls: Spinning with Martha Owen
Raising sheep, spinning yarn, playing banjo—Martha Owen is a multitalended craftsperson and instructor from the John C. Campbell Folk School. We're thrilled to welcome her this April to teach two spinning courses!
New Year’s Reflections
New year's reflections from a fiber artist: in her latest blog post, Caroline Feyling writes about stepping out of her comfort zone, growing her skills, and about how failing means that you're learning.
Fiber Week 2024
Hold onto your (knit) hats—Fiber Week is coming up February 12-19! With coursework, craft demonstrations, a Fiber Fun Fair, and lots more, this is a thematic week you won't want to miss.
Sashiko Ori Weaving: A Conversation with Beth Ross Johnson
Beth Ross Johnson is a North Carolina fiber artist who has a special interest in folk textiles from Japan. In this post, Beth shares about her upcoming Sashiko Ori weaving course and what she loves about this unique style of weaving.
Outfit Repeater: Recreating Childhood Folk Costume Twenty-Two Years Later
Caroline Feyling brings things full circle by creating a Gudbrandsdal bunad, designed after a bunad she wore as a girl. In her newest blog post, she shares about the rich history and family connections found in this Norwegian folk costume.
Practicing Color Alchemy: Getting Started
Take your first steps down the path of natural dye work. In this blog post, Liz O'Brien offers a step-by-step guide to the mesmerizing process of color alchemy.
Summer Scraps
In her latest blog post, Resident Artisan Laura Brown reflects on summer and some fun new directions in her quilting.
Be Still Enough to Listen
As Artisan Development Program alumnus Elise Kyllo wraps up her Scandinavian travels, she takes a moment to reflect on her experiences and think about how they will influence her life and work going forward.