Learn the basics of sheep production and how to manage your operation, including breeds and selection, nutrition, health problems, grazing, and marketing. This is an online, work at your own pace (up to 60 days after starting) course which can be started at any time so please ignore the dates given for this event in […]
Learn how to sustainably manage beef cattle, sheep and meat goats on pasture. Understand the variables concerning grazing systems, paddocks, fencing, and forage quality. This is an online, work at your own pace (up to 60 days after starting) course which can be started at any time so please ignore the dates given for this […]
Register for the SE2SE Save Our Sheep Sweater Challenge Are you ready to kick off the New Year with another Rare Wool Fiber Challenge? Already know the basics of knitting or crochet? Want to add to (or start) a hand-crafted sweater collection? Let’s make a resolution to create a sweater with wool from an endangered sheep! Accept the SE2SE Save Our […]
Laura Chandler, owner of Smiling Dog Farm in Lumberton, NJ, will present a workshop to help fiber farmers and artisans get started with product photography. The topics she will cover include: Basic principles and elements of photography Equipment for setting up a product photography area at home Techniques and tips for shooting product and lifestyle […]
Introduction to Freeform Tapestry Weaving, an Outdoor Weaving Workshop at Raritan Headwaters by Anne Choi of Middle Brook Fiberworks Freeform tapestry weaving is an expressive, process-oriented way to explore traditional handweaving techniques to create a piece that is personal and unique. A standing tabletop loom enables us to incorporate a wealth of textures such as […]
Cait's Dye Studio & Garden Sunday, June 29th 10 am - 1 pm Williamstown, NJ Lead by Cait Nolan with assistance from Laura Hricko. In this workshop we will harvest and process the Japanese indigo grown in Cait’s dye garden. Together in the garden-side dye studio we will experiment with a variety of fresh leaf […]
Cait's Dye Studio & Garden Sunday, May 18th 10 am - 1 pm Williamstown, NJ Come explore the possibilities of found color. During this 3-hour natural dye workshop, lead by Cait Nolan with the assistance of Laura Hricko, we will discuss sustainable dye plant foraging practices, explore concepts like native, non-native and “invasive”, and get […]
Cait's Dye Studio & Garden Saturday, September 6th, 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday, September 7th, 10 am - 1 pm Williamstown, NJ Lead by Cait Nolan with assistance from Laura Hricko. During this two day hands on workshops we will explore aqueous extractions, indigo pigment rendering and organic vat making. We will harvest […]
Cait's Dye Studio & Garden Sunday, October 5th 1 pm - 4 pm Williamstown, NJ Come explore the possibilities of found color. During this 3 hour natural dye workshop, lead by Cait Nolan with the assistance of Laura Hricko, we will discuss sustainable dye plant foraging practices, explore concepts like native, non-native and “invasive”, and […]
