Natural Fiber and Textile Arts “Retreat”

Presented by the Saco Valley Fiber Artists

Friday, July 20, 2007
And/Or Satuday, July 21, 2007
9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Shearbrooke Farm
400 Saco Road, extension of Rt. 22 (1.5 mi north of Bonny Eagle HS), Standish ME 04084

Learn to work with wool fiber and create beautiful colors through hand dyeing with natural materials. Instruction and practice will be relaxed and informal, and a light gourmet luncheon will be provided. Treat yourself (and a lucky friend !) to a day of textile arts. NO prior experience needed. You will have an opportunity to try your choice of:

spinning
bead knitting
fimo sculpture
hand spinning
weaving
natural dyeing
color blending 		Class Details Page
sheep 		rug braiding
penny rug making
coiled fabric baskets
off-loom weaving
silk painting
felted story masks
wet felting
rug hooking

Fee:  $65 per day.  Due upon Registration.

Includes instruction, hands-on learning, and a delicious gourmet lunch. Some classes require an additional materials cost, payable directly to the instructor.

A portion of our proceeds go to the Guatemala Education Fund, in support of the children of Maya weavers and crafts people.

Shearbrooke Farm

Shearbrooke Farm is a working farm with 80 acres of meadows, woods and pasture. We have a horse, rabbits, chickens, ducks, a cat, 2 dogs, 2 llamas, and lots of sheep.

Please join us for a creative summer day at Shearbrooke Farm! Rain or Shine...

R.S.V.P. (207) 642-3067
Please call for more information, and to register for your choice of classes. . .
or print, share, and use our registration form.