• Open House for the Applied Arts Program

    Virtual

    Please join an online Open House on Zoom for the 14th cycle of the Applied Arts Program, a 4-year, part-time program for Waldorf handwork teachers and all interested in the teaching of handwork, presented by the Fiber Craft Studio.

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    Art of Clothing 2025-26

    Art of Clothing 2025-26

    Orchard House 275 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

    In this course, we will design and hand-sew a complete outfit using natural fibers—cotton, linen, wool, and silk. Through simple pattern drafting, plant dyeing, embroidery, and other techniques, we’ll explore a meditative and creative approach to garment making.

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    Sheep to Yarn: Spindle Spinning

    Sheep to Yarn: Spindle Spinning

    Orchard House 275 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

    Come to the Fiber Craft Studio to experience the transformation of natural fibers. Spindles are among the earliest human tools, and as woven textiles developed, spinning became an integral part of the rhythm of life for thousands of years.

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    Sheep to Yarn: Spindle Spinning

    Sheep to Yarn: Spindle Spinning

    Orchard House 275 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

    Come to the Fiber Craft Studio to experience the transformation of natural fibers. Spindles are among the earliest human tools, and as woven textiles developed, spinning became an integral part of the rhythm of life for thousands of years.

    Find out more
  • Sheep to Yarn: Spindle Spinning

    Sheep to Yarn: Spindle Spinning

    Orchard House 275 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

    Come to the Fiber Craft Studio to experience the transformation of natural fibers. Spindles are among the earliest human tools, and as woven textiles developed, spinning became an integral part of the rhythm of life for thousands of years.

    Find out more
    Art of Clothing 2025-26

    Art of Clothing 2025-26

    Orchard House 275 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

    In this course, we will design and hand-sew a complete outfit using natural fibers—cotton, linen, wool, and silk. Through simple pattern drafting, plant dyeing, embroidery, and other techniques, we’ll explore a meditative and creative approach to garment making.

    Find out more
    Sheep to Yarn: Spindle Spinning

    Sheep to Yarn: Spindle Spinning

    Orchard House 275 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

    Come to the Fiber Craft Studio to experience the transformation of natural fibers. Spindles are among the earliest human tools, and as woven textiles developed, spinning became an integral part of the rhythm of life for thousands of years.

    Find out more

    Applied Arts Program, 13th cycle

    Orchard House 275 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

    Applied Arts students gather seasonally to refine their craft, expand their capacities, and nurture creativity, guided by teachers with real classroom experience and insight valuable to all educators.

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  • Art of Clothing 2025-26

    Art of Clothing 2025-26

    Orchard House 275 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

    In this course, we will design and hand-sew a complete outfit using natural fibers—cotton, linen, wool, and silk. Through simple pattern drafting, plant dyeing, embroidery, and other techniques, we’ll explore a meditative and creative approach to garment making.

    Find out more

    Applied Arts Program, 14th cycle

    Orchard House 275 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

    This four-year, part-time training meets each summer and winter, helping teachers refine their handwork skills, deepen creativity, and learn to bring these experiences to children, valuable for educators in all school settings.

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  • Art of Clothing 2025-26

    Art of Clothing 2025-26

    Orchard House 275 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

    In this course, we will design and hand-sew a complete outfit using natural fibers—cotton, linen, wool, and silk. Through simple pattern drafting, plant dyeing, embroidery, and other techniques, we’ll explore a meditative and creative approach to garment making.

    Find out more
  • Art of Clothing 2025-26

    Art of Clothing 2025-26

    Orchard House 275 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

    In this course, we will design and hand-sew a complete outfit using natural fibers—cotton, linen, wool, and silk. Through simple pattern drafting, plant dyeing, embroidery, and other techniques, we’ll explore a meditative and creative approach to garment making.

    Find out more
  • Art of Clothing 2025-26

    Art of Clothing 2025-26

    Orchard House 275 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

    In this course, we will design and hand-sew a complete outfit using natural fibers—cotton, linen, wool, and silk. Through simple pattern drafting, plant dyeing, embroidery, and other techniques, we’ll explore a meditative and creative approach to garment making.

    Find out more