In this course, we design and sew three garments using natural fibers of cotton, linen, and wool, and make a shawl or scarf using silk to create a complete outfit. Drafting simple patterns and sewing by hand gives us the opportunity to center ourselves and practice a meditative way of working.
This workshop is an introduction to the dye plants and dyeing projects that are characteristic of the end of summer. We will start the day harvesting flowers, leaves, and roots from our biodynamic dye plant garden. As we deepen our acquaintance and receive the beautiful colors of the plants, we feel the healing energy of the plant world.
This hands-on afternoon program is designed for homeschoolers to enjoy both cooking and creative handwork activities. Participants will engage in simple, age-appropriate cooking projects and craft-based activities that encourage creativity, independence and practical skills.
Over the course of ten classes, students in the Art of Clothing course have designed, created, and hand-sewn their own garments from cotton, wool, silk, and linen. Come to Orchard House to admire their artistic handwork and the lovely apparel fashioned with the new skills they have acquired.
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.
This hands-on afternoon program is designed for homeschoolers to enjoy both cooking and creative handwork activities. Participants will engage in simple, age-appropriate cooking projects and craft-based activities that encourage creativity, independence and practical skills.
Join us in making an extra large size rainbow silk veil learning how to over-dye with three kinds of plant colors. You will receive healing energy from the color of nature and be surprised by the wonder of over-dye magic.
This hands-on afternoon program is designed for homeschoolers to enjoy both cooking and creative handwork activities. Participants will engage in simple, age-appropriate cooking projects and craft-based activities that encourage creativity, independence and practical skills.
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.
This hands-on afternoon program is designed for homeschoolers to enjoy both cooking and creative handwork activities. Participants will engage in simple, age-appropriate cooking projects and craft-based activities that encourage creativity, independence and practical skills.
This hands-on afternoon program is designed for homeschoolers to enjoy both cooking and creative handwork activities. Participants will engage in simple, age-appropriate cooking projects and craft-based activities that encourage creativity, independence and practical skills.
This hands-on afternoon program is designed for homeschoolers to enjoy both cooking and creative handwork activities. Participants will engage in simple, age-appropriate cooking projects and craft-based activities that encourage creativity, independence and practical skills.
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.
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.
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.
285 Hungry Hollow Road,
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
+1 (845) 352-5020
+1 (845) 352-5071
Out of love for the essential nature of the human being as a spiritual being, the Threefold Educational Foundation serves and advances cultural renewal in education, agriculture, the arts, science, religion, and social forms.
Rooted in anthroposophy, the Threefold Educational Foundation maintains a supportive and receptive environment for human growth, practical work, and community life.
In providing a home for organizations, initiatives, and individuals, the Threefold Educational Foundation forms a vessel of collaboration whose substance ennobles the working community, inspires new forms for the future, and radiates out into the world in service to the needs of our time.
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Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
Phone: 845.352.5020
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