Workshops
book making, cyanotype, collage, weaving (paper & textiles), slow-stitch (paper & textiles),
block printing, suminagashi, book boxes, decoupage,
the list goes on & on...
i've had the honor of leading so many fun workshops over the last thirty years;
here's a little visual peek inside some of them...
Make sure you check out my CURRENT WORKSHOPS listed just below...
block printing, suminagashi, book boxes, decoupage,
the list goes on & on...
i've had the honor of leading so many fun workshops over the last thirty years;
here's a little visual peek inside some of them...
Make sure you check out my CURRENT WORKSHOPS listed just below...
CURRENT WORKSHOP OFFERINGS
Winter Village Houses
December 9th, 1-3pm
Join me at the Portsmouth Senior Center on December 9th to begin your journey in making a tiny house village.
I'll introduce you to the late 18th Century tradition of making tiny houses to decorate one's home during the holidays, ushering in the winter season.
All materials provided. Anyone 50 or over is welcome to attend events at the
Portsmouth Senior Center.
RSVP 603-610-4433
I'll introduce you to the late 18th Century tradition of making tiny houses to decorate one's home during the holidays, ushering in the winter season.
All materials provided. Anyone 50 or over is welcome to attend events at the
Portsmouth Senior Center.
RSVP 603-610-4433
BLOCK PRINTING:
DIY Wrapping Paper and Gift Tags
Saturday, December 15th 12-2:30
Join us at The Word Barn
Because it's a lovely time to get in the holiday spirit while learning an ancient craft...
learn how to create your own sustainable wrapping paper and gift tags, just in time for the holiday season!
Block Printing is one of the oldest styles of printmaking, used for thousands of years on paper and fabric alike.
REGISTER HERE
During this workshop you will design & carve your very own "block" for printing on Kraft paper and gift tags.
You'll learn how to transfer images, design your own, and gain an introduction to the different kinds of supplies and tools that can be used in this exciting process.
Participants can expect to create & carve at least one unique block and leave with original prints on various paper sheets & gift tags and take their stamp home to use over and over!
No previous experience necessary
All materials provided : Bring an apron you don't mind getting inky!
learn how to create your own sustainable wrapping paper and gift tags, just in time for the holiday season!
Block Printing is one of the oldest styles of printmaking, used for thousands of years on paper and fabric alike.
REGISTER HERE
During this workshop you will design & carve your very own "block" for printing on Kraft paper and gift tags.
You'll learn how to transfer images, design your own, and gain an introduction to the different kinds of supplies and tools that can be used in this exciting process.
Participants can expect to create & carve at least one unique block and leave with original prints on various paper sheets & gift tags and take their stamp home to use over and over!
No previous experience necessary
All materials provided : Bring an apron you don't mind getting inky!
Handmade Banner
In this workshop we’re making a personal banner - something you create as a mantra for daily peace, or to state a motto, perhaps a single word with symbols representing something you stand for…
Banners have a long history in homes (like a family crest) and in public marches (always the first thing you see in a crowd!) - in this workshop, I'll walk you through ideas, fonts, fabric and felt to create your unique banner. It’s great fun doing this in a group as you see and think things you might not otherwise on your own.
This is an all hand-stitched banner/ 9”x12" : no sewing experience needed.
All materials provided- But always feel free to bring anything, fabric or objects to use in your unique banner, as well.
Banners have a long history in homes (like a family crest) and in public marches (always the first thing you see in a crowd!) - in this workshop, I'll walk you through ideas, fonts, fabric and felt to create your unique banner. It’s great fun doing this in a group as you see and think things you might not otherwise on your own.
This is an all hand-stitched banner/ 9”x12" : no sewing experience needed.
All materials provided- But always feel free to bring anything, fabric or objects to use in your unique banner, as well.
Textile Talisman
January 2025
At The Word Barn
We can all use a powerful reminder of our self, belief, trust and calm.
An amulet, talisman or charm is a personal ornament, which because of something inherent in the object (it's shape, material or color), is believed to endow its wearer with special powers or capabilities.
We'll create our own tiny talismans that can be worn as a brooch or a necklace, pinned to a lapel, tied to a purse, or carried in a pocket: Each unique piece holds a power for the owner.
During this workshop, we'll discuss color, texture and hand stitching our own story into this tiny textile.
Each one of us will choose a color way to work within, adding elements of beads or charms as you see fit, and then filling our tiny talisman with dried lavender or rose petals to hold a special scent to carry with you.
An amulet, talisman or charm is a personal ornament, which because of something inherent in the object (it's shape, material or color), is believed to endow its wearer with special powers or capabilities.
We'll create our own tiny talismans that can be worn as a brooch or a necklace, pinned to a lapel, tied to a purse, or carried in a pocket: Each unique piece holds a power for the owner.
During this workshop, we'll discuss color, texture and hand stitching our own story into this tiny textile.
Each one of us will choose a color way to work within, adding elements of beads or charms as you see fit, and then filling our tiny talisman with dried lavender or rose petals to hold a special scent to carry with you.
