We offer several courses and workshops each year in plant-dyeing, knitting, felting and more. Each workshop offers the opportunity to rediscover the wonders of natural materials, to learn new skills, and to immerse oneself in an artistic, transformative process. The emphasis is on the process of creation and on working with others.

To help avoid cancellation of the workshop of your choice, please pre-register at least one week in advance: click here to download the Fall 2009 registration form. If you are planning an overnight stay for your workshop, Threefold Educational Center offers reasonably priced rooms for people attending our courses, workshops and events; click here for information.

Questions?

You can reach us by phone: 845-425-2891

                      or email: information@fibercraftstudio.org

Open Studio

Fridays 2:30 – 4:30 pm

Sept. 17 - Nov. 20, 2010

Jan. 14 – Jun. 24, 2011

Come visit us at our Studio in Orchard House to browse, see us at work and experience our unique plant-dyed materials. Our yarns and fiber craft kits are available for sale, and we are ready to assist you as needed.

With Renate Hiller and Mikae Toma, co-directors of the Fiber Craft Studio

Colors from Roots, Nuts and Flowers

Plant-dyeing Wool Yarns

Workshop with Mikae Toma

Saturday, October 30, 9:00AM – 5:00PM             

$95, materials included

Experiencing the moment when plants release their colors enlivens our senses and brings inspiration to reconnect with the element of color. We will dig Madder roots in our Dye Garden and collect plants that can be found in our surroundings to dye our wool yarns. Each participant will receive 6 oz of yarns.

Click here to download a printable registration form(PDF)

Knitting in the Round- A Weekend Retreat  

With Renate Hiller                                               

Friday, Nov. 5   6:30 – 9pm  

Saturday, Nov. 6   9am – 5pm  

Sunday, Nov. 7   9am-1pm

$180

During this weekend retreat for beginning and more advanced knitters we will explore “knitting in the round” as a creative process to fashion capelets, ponchos and sweaters. Choose your own project(s) and create your personalized design using beautiful plant-dyed yarns from the Studio. Knitting needles and yarns will be available for purchase.

Enjoy our beautiful setting in Orchard House and its walled-in garden and go for refreshing walks in the surrounding woodlands and gardens.

Felting Slippers with Natural and Plant Colors

Workshop with Mikae Toma                                          

Friday, Nov. 19    6:30PM – 9:00PM

Saturday, Nov. 20    9:00AM – 5:00PM

$135, including materials

The ancient craft of felting is a unique technique that allows us to mold wool fibers into seamless articles. We will work with color and form in such a way that the slippers will be beautiful, fit perfectly and feel warm and cozy on our feet. Through the process of felting we will be experiencing a creative inner rhythm as the wool transforms from loose fibers into solid felt.

Click here to download a printable registration form(PDF)

Open Studio and Holiday Sales

Fridays    December 3 and 10

11:00am – 4:30pm

Come visit us at our Studio at Orchard House and find unique gifts:

plant-dyed yarns, fiber craft kits, wool fleece in many colors, hand-felted accessories … and more!

Creating and Moving Silk Marionettes

Workshop with Renate Hiller

Saturday, December 4     9:00AM – 1:00PM         

$70, including materials

Silk marionettes can bring magic to a child’s experience of the world. They can become characters from fairy tales and bring enchantment to their audience and they can stimulate creative play. In this workshop we will create archetypal characters using plant-dyed silks, and we will practice basic movement gestures.

Click here to download a printable registration form(PDF)

Winter/Spring 2011   P r e v i e w

Sheep to Shawl            – A One-Year Course in Fiber Exploration

10 Saturdays (one Saturday a month, except July and August)   9am – 5pm  

With Renate Hiller and Mikae Toma                                

A unique opportunity for making a special garment, learning new skills and engaging in a transformational process. 

And more to come!