In  July 2019 we hosted our first annual summer Fiber Retreat weekend! It was a huge success, and has been growing every since. This is a fun environment where we each share our knowledge and experiment together.

Join us July 19-21, 2024 for explorations in knitting/crochet, spinning, needle felting, woolen rug and coiled basket making, fiber dyeing, and more.   We are thrilled to have renowned fiber artist Donna Kay returning to teach three workshops!  Classes will be available a-la-carte. A limited supply of locally sourced yarns and natural fibers may be available.    Registration is limited.   Limited overnight accommodations are available (see registration info).

 July 2024 Registration Form & Instructions   (download & print)

​2024 Offerings:
  • Using natural dyes, with mordants and variants- Investigate how additives such as copper and iron create lovely shade variations in natural  botanical and foraged dyes. 
  • Intro to Crochet with Lucie Sinkler- Become familiar with crochet stitches and how to read patterns, for limitless possibilities. 
  • Painting with Wool, with Patsy Frasier- Learn the magic of layering wool onto a canvas to create a beautiful needle felted painting. 
  • Scenery Globes with Patsy Frasier- Learn 3D needle felting techniques while making a miniature scene within a basket ornament globe. 
  • Eco Printing on silk with Lucie Sinkler- Create a one-of-a kind silk scarf with stunning botanical prints.
  • Coiled Wool Baskets with Devin Ashleigh- Learn the meditative art of coil basket making, through the process of woven sacred spirals.
  • Rug Weaving on a Peg Loom with Juli Hird- Make a 34in. width rug from hand dyed wool roving, finished on the needle felting machine
  • Intro to Intarsia with Donna Kay- This simple technique is a great addition to your knitting repertoire! 
  • Spinning Singles for Knitting with Donna Kay- This workshop is for the spinner who would like to spin low-twist singles for knitting.
  • Steeks Without Fear, with Donna Kay- Learn two different methods, working with two colors and creating a button band for finishing.
  • Total beginner's introduction to handspinning with Juli Hird- For the curious and adventurous, using the spinning wheel.​