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July 2020 Workshops
Cancelled :( and we are so bummed.
We offer 1-day and 2-day adult-only workshops taught by experienced artisans in traditional handcraft skills at our outdoor site in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Workshops are limited to 8 attendees.
The ticket fee includes:
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participation in the workshops(s) of your choice
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all supplies and materials needed to design and craft your project
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coffee and bread breakfast, healthy snacks, and a whole foods lunch from a local bistro
Each workshop day starts at 8:45 AM, breaks for lunch from 12 – 1 PM, then work resumes until 4 PM.
Please read more about accommodation and other details on our FAQ page.
Felted Vessels
Sat, Jul 27
5080 Sierra Estates Drive, Clio, CA, USA
Jul 27, 2019, 9:00 AM – Jul 28, 2019, 5:00 PM
5080 Sierra Estates Drive, Clio, CA, USA
Among wool’s many wonderful properties is the ability to create a non-woven, non-knitted fabric. Learn how to use this felting process to sculpt the felt into a sturdy, dense bowl for display or a lighter vessel as a luminary with battery-operated tea lights.
Soft Fiber Basket Weaving
Sat, Jul 27
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
Jul 27, 2019, 9:00 AM – Jul 28, 2019, 5:00 PM
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
Twining involves twisting two strands around a vertical support. It can be applied to various shapes and purposes, and use a variety of different materials. Wrap a water bottle or free form a basket from jute, old sheets or recycled yarn.
Willow Basket Weaving Workshop
Sat, Jul 27
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
Jul 27, 2019, 9:00 AM – Jul 28, 2019, 5:00 PM
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
The basket is one of humankind's oldest art forms. The earliest and most basic techniques of basket making are still alive and regulary used. While many crafts have become mechanized, no one has ever invented a machine that can make baskets.
Butter Knife Carving Workshop
Sun, Jul 21
5080 Camp for Artisans & Crafters
Jul 21, 2019, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
5080 Camp for Artisans & Crafters, 5080 Sierra Estates Drive, Clio, CA, USA
This one day workshop is an introduction to the fundamentals of knife work needed for green woodworking. Handcarved butter spreaders are unique kitchen tools and a perfect carving project for learning knife techniques.
Seed Bead Earrings Workshop
Sat, Jul 20
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
Jul 20, 2019, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
Oh, yeah! Big, Beady, Swishy, Festy Earrings. These tiny beads make a big impact with the most beautiful gradiations of color and detail. Casual, elegant, classy, fun, and made by you! Spend the day in a communal, creative bead party. Make some!
Macrame Mandala Workshop
Sat, Jul 20
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
Jul 20, 2019, 9:00 AM – Jul 21, 2019, 5:00 PM
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
Learn to design repetitive knot sequences that form an undulating pattern that moves the eye about and through the mandala. There is a little math involved, some trial and error, and some just letting go and seeing where it leads.
Spoon Carving Workshop
Sat, Jul 20
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
Jul 20, 2019, 9:00 AM – Jul 21, 2019, 5:00 PM
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
A journey from log to spoon, where you’ll learn sketching, design, axing, carving, and finishing techniques. Learn to identify different wood and how to let it define the project. Carving is a meditation in form and function.
Macrame Design Workshop
Sat, Jul 13
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
Jul 13, 2019, 9:00 AM – Jul 14, 2019, 5:00 PM
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
Macrame workshop focused on design, in addition to the basic knots and materials. Learn how to incorporate line, positive/negative space, foreground/background and texture to create a balanced macrame composition.
Spoon Carving Workshop
Sat, Jul 13
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
Jul 13, 2019, 9:00 AM – Jul 14, 2019, 5:00 PM
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
A journey from log to spoon, where you’ll learn sketching, design, axing, carving, and finishing techniques. Learn to identify different wood and how to let it define the project. Carving is a meditation in form and function.
Willow Basket Weaving Workshop
Sat, Jul 13
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
Jul 13, 2019, 9:00 AM – Jul 14, 2019, 5:00 PM
5080 Sierra Estates Dr, Clio, CA 96106, USA
The basket is one of humankind's oldest art forms. The earliest and most basic techniques of basket making are still alive and regulary used. While many crafts have become mechanized, no one has ever invented a machine that can make baskets.