Apr 14, 2012

April -August Class List



April 21st 4-6pm $65
Continuous Strand Weaving on a Triangle loom:
Learn a weaving technique that is enjoying a revival. Thought to have been developed by the Vikings the Continuous Strand weaving method is a fun and easy way to weave your own shirts, ponchos, coats, bags, shawls… anything! This method has no warping or setting up time! Makes symmetrical patterns with little to no planning and has no yarn waste. It is a finished product when it comes off the loom! All materials included.
 
 
May 19th 2-3:30pm $35
Bread Baking:
Learn the history of grain and processing. Grind grain manually and electrically. Learn how easy, quick, nutritious, and delicious it is to grind and bake. What about sprouted wheat and different grains? Hard vs. soft grain, spelt, quinoa, and much more. Incorporate fresh ground whole wheat and all it’s benefits in all your cooking. Even those with gluten allergies have been able to tolerate this less processed or sprouted grain bread recipes. Learn all the basics at this one-day class. Instructor has been grinding grain and baking for 12 years.


June 2nd 1-4pm
Learn to Dye
More info coming soon!


August 6th-10th from 10am-3pm Children’s Workshops
$125 per child
Learn the art of silk nuno felting and felt a silky light scarf, learn how to use gutta resists in silk painting, how to do your own solar dyeing with items from the kitchen, needle felting a landscape, wet felting an ornament and so much more! Learn the history and science behind the silk, how wool played a part in the American Revolution, and discover just what it takes to make a house made of felt!  You’ll get to meet our fiber animals and learn how to care for them. Don’t forget to bring a bag lunch and wear clothes you won’t mind getting a little dirty. Please call or email to register. Class limited to 8 children.
April 21st 2-4pm  $35
Yogurt and cheese: Come see how inexpensive and easy it is to make your own yogurt, ricotta, and mozarella cheese. Regular milk will be transformed into delicious and nutritious yogurt and cheese. In the way of Nourishing Traditions the whey will be used and not thrown out. Learn about raw milk benefits. Only normal household kitchen equipment will be used. Anyone can do this in their own home. Raw milk is NOT necessary to make your own yogurt and cheese

April 28th 2-4pm $35
Intro to fiber arts:  get your feet wet in the wonderful world of fiber! Try your hand at many different types of fiber art such as, spinning, rigid heddle weaving, needle felting, and wet felting. This is a great chance to see what you may like the best. All materials provided.

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