Develop new skills and enliven your creative capacities in the company of fiber artists. Working with natural fibers, with time-honored tools and techniques guiding the pace of our work and drawing us into an intimate relationship with our materials.
In 2024, our open studios will focus on up-cycling. Please join us in Orchard House to learn how to repair and revive your clothing. Let’s gather to examine an article of clothing and re-create it, making it more relevant, necessary, or stylish
Develop new skills and enliven your creative capacities in the company of fiber artists. Working with natural fibers, with time-honored tools and techniques guiding the pace of our work and drawing us into an intimate relationship with our materials.
A four-year, part-time, in-person professional training for teachers of handwork.
Develop new skills and enliven your creative capacities in the company of fiber artists. Working with natural fibers, with time-honored tools and techniques guiding the pace of our work and drawing us into an intimate relationship with our materials.
The Fiber Craft Studio’s open studio days are resuming this spring, and we will be focusing on mending and up-cycling clothing. We invite you to join us in Orchard House to learn how to repair and revive your clothing.
Bring your fiber, textile, or clothing item to the Studio to dye. An indigo dye pot will be ready for you.
April Saladino returns to the Fiber Craft Studio to introduce beginner knotless netting techniques. We will create a small pouch or covered stone that can be worn or held. No experience is necessary.
Bring your fiber, textile, or clothing item to the Studio to dye. Indigo, black walnut, and cutch dye pots will be ready for you. The price is $3/ounce (8 ounces maximum for indigo). Natural fibers only, please.
This workshop is an introduction to the dye plants and dyeing projects that are characteristic of the end of summer.
In this course, we'll design and sew garments using cotton, linen, wool, and silk. We’ll draft patterns and hand-sew, practicing a meditative approach. Explore sewing techniques, plant dyeing, and embroidery to create unique pieces. Classes include inspiring activities for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artisans.
Bring your fiber, textile, or clothing item to the Studio to dye. An indigo dye pot will be ready for you. The price is $3/ounce, 8 ounces maximum, natural fibers only please.
Bring your fiber, textile, or clothing item to the Studio to dye. An indigo dye pot will be waiting for you!
Create unique jewelry inspired by nature at the Fiber Craft Studio! Guided by artist April Saladino, this workshop welcomes participants 16+ to craft wearable art using provided or personal materials. No experience needed
Discover the unique textures of wool in this hands-on felting workshop! Learn diverse techniques and create projects like a candle mat, bowl, and coasters. Open to participants 16+ of all skill levels.
260 Hungry Hollow Road,
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
Phone: 845.352.5020
Fax: 845.352.5071
Email: info@threefold.org
