Inspired by the artwork and lifestyle of Georgia O’Keeffe this class explores the color palette of the high desert through the intersection of plants and natural dyes. Working with Brooke Walshaw of Terrior Herbals, students will learn about regional dye plants and how to ethically harvest them. After harvesting the plants, Sarah Lillegard will take students through the natural dye process for silk, linen and wool textiles. By the end of the two-day workshop, students will have a dyed fabric swatches and a primer to working with natural dyes of the Great Basin. Class includes a guided walk through the Living Modern, Georgia O’Keeffe show.

Saturday and Sunday, September 14 – 15 (*September 14 includes an on-site visit to a nearby farm to harvest plant material.)
9 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Sarah Lillegard
Ages:  Adult (15+) / All levels

Supply list:

All supplies supplied by instructor. 

In conjunction with the exhibit, Living Modern, this class will explore the ways in which Georgia O’Keeffe self-fashioned herself using the language of Modernism. During this three day workshop, students will create wearable, abstract designs that focus around simplicity, line and geometry using a variety of recycled materials and fabrics. The final pieces will be activated with a live performance, where students will walk through the Living Modern exhibit wearing their creations. The course will end with an O’Keeffe inspired photo shoot, were the students will pose for black and white portraits photographed by the instructor. Each student will receive an 8″x10″ print of their portrait after the workshop has ended.

“It’s Living Modern but also Dressing Modern. I think people won’t quite get that until they see the exhibition and then realize that she’s a walking abstraction in black and white much of the time.” 
– Wanda M. Corn, BRIC TV Interview, March 2017

Wednesday – Friday, August 7 – 9
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Laura DeAngelis
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supply list: Supplies to be provided by instructor. Acquiring additional supplies will be discussed during the first day of class.

Returning tapestry students will expand on their knowledge of weaving in this second-level tapestry weaving class. Students will work towards the completion of a small landscape tapestry to be displayed in completion as a wall hanging.  Registration includes the pattern, yarns and reference materials.

Tuesday – Thursday, August 6 -8
8:30 am – noon

Instructor: Toni Lowden

Ages: 15 and up / All levels

Supply List:

Materials provided by instructor and included in registration.

Students learn the basics of weaving on Day 1. On Day 2 & 3, students will work towards the completion of a sampler and a small wall hanging (4″ x 10″). Students will be provided with a pattern and yarn to use. The instructor will also have looms available for student use during the class. Students enrolled in this class are encouraged to also enroll in “Tapestry Weaving- Landscape Wall Hanging” scheduled for August 6 – 8.

Tuesday – Thursday July 23 – 25
8:30 am – noon

Instructor: Toni Lowden
Ages: 15 and up / All levels

Supply List:

Materials provided by instructor and included in registration.

This class will explore the origins of yarn. Taking raw wool freshly sheared from local sheep, students will wash it, card it, spin it into yarn and dye it. Students will finish the class with a custom skein of yarn that they have made from start to finish.

Tuesday and Wednesday, June 4 and 5
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Lauren Gandolfo
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

This class is a perfect introduction to the world of fiber. Needle felting is the art of sculpting wool with a specially designed, barbed needle.  Stabbing the wool repeatedly creates a firm, textile object.  Needle-felting is an ideal craft in that it is easy to learn, requires minimal supplies and can be completed anywhere!

Monday, April 15
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Lauren Gandolfo
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Needle Felted Animals and Ornaments
Monday, April 15
6 – 9 pm

This class is a perfect introduction to the world of fiber!  Needle felting is the art of sculpting wool with a specially designed, barbed needle.  Stabbing the wool repeatedly creates a firm, textile object.  Needle-felting is an ideal craft in that it is easy to learn, requires minimal supplies and can be completed anywhere!

Tuesday – Thursday, March 19 – 21
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Lauren Gandolfo
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels