Events + Workshops:
Norwich Farmer's Market
Join us at the Norwich Farmer’s Market! We will have many festive and seasonal beeswax candles, decorations and hand-made clothing items to peruse.
Woodstock VT Market on the Green
Be sure to visit our booth at one of our favorite places in Vermont, Woodstock’s beautiful Green! We will have an array of chilly weather attire for young and the young at heart, natural dyes, angora fibers, and other festive things to enjoy. This is the best time of year…well, we think so, at least! This is the WOTG’s last market of the season!!
Pop Up Market @ Honeyfield Farm
Join us at Honeyfield Farm’s mini pop up market located on their beautiful farm in Norwich, VT!
Woodstock VT Market on the Green
Be sure to visit our booth at one of our favorite places in Vermont, Woodstock’s beautiful Green! We will have an array of chilly weather attire for young and the young at heart, natural dyes, angora fibers, and other festive things to enjoy. This is the best time of year…well, we think so, at least!
Woodstock VT Market on the Green
Be sure to visit our booth at one of our favorite places in Vermont, Woodstock’s beautiful Green! We will have an array of chilly weather attire for young and the young at heart, natural dyes, angora fibers, and other festive things to enjoy. This is the best time of year…well, we think so, at least!
Woodstock VT Market on the Green
Be sure to visit our booth at one of our favorite places in Vermont, Woodstock’s beautiful Green! We will have an array of chilly weather attire for young and the young at heart, natural dyes, angora fibers, and other festive things to enjoy. This is the best time of year…well, we think so, at least!
Fashion Design Camp
Join Diana for this week-long summer camp that focuses on fashion design! In this camp. students will learn about fashion illustration and they’ll learn how to sew by hand and to use a sewing machine. Each participant will complete a handful of projects that, we hope, will inspire them to continue exploring fashion design!
Skins and Skeletons
Diana will be attending Mo Kelman’s “Skins and Skeletons” workshop at Snow Farm in Massachusetts this fall, where she will apply the skills she learns to fashion and textile artistry. Mo’s work is especially inspiring to Diana because of the combination of structure and softness, the somewhat dark appeal, and the beauty that results from such a lustrous blend of ideas and passion. Check out Mo’s work here.
NC: Indigo Dyeing Basics @ Carrboro Arts Center
Spend part of a day learning the basics of natural indigo dyeing, one of Diana’s favorite workshops to teach. Here are the event details. PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is being taught in NC. Look for more offerings in NY and VT in the months ahead.
Halloween Artisan Market @ The Strand
This will be NoCo Handcraft’s very first artisan market in Plattsburgh! Diana and the boys are so excited. They’ll have lots of festive goodies for their favorite holiday, macrame pieces, candles, and a selection of hand-knits.
Sashiko hand-stitching @ The Strand Center for the Arts
Join Diana at The Strand for an afternoon of intentional, meditative hand-stitching. Sashiko, whose literal translation is “tiny stabs,” became a widely practiced art form that stemmed from the age-old adage, “necessity breeds creativity.” You will learn about the history of sashiko, work with existing patterns and practice creating your own pattern. Supplies included. Enrollment link forthcoming!
Macrame plant hanger
Join Diana for the second installment of macrame skill-building. In this workshop, we will focus on creating a macrame plant hanger as well as learning the basic skills to set you on a path for success with this art form.
You will be able to take your plant hanger home along with a beautiful plant from a local garden center.
We will work outdoors if the weather permits.
Class size limited to 6 people.
$75 per person; all supplies included
Sashiko hand-stitching
Take a moment to slow down and learn the functional, meditative hand-stitching technique: Sashiko. During our time together, you will learn both the technique and history of this beautiful art form that is both steeped in history and modern times.
Together, we will make several samples, from which you can create a wall hanging, coasters, or another craft of choice.
$55 per person; supplies included
Class size limited to 6 people.
Zakka embroidery
Join Diana for a two-hour workshop that explores the world of Zakka Embroidery, a technique that highlights clean, geometric shapes but adds the softness than only hand-stitched embroidery.
We will learn the basic stitching techniques, how to transfer a motif and complete a sample piece for you to take home.
No experience necessary.
Group size limited to 6; masks required indoors; we will work outside if the weather permits.
$65 per person
Macrame for beginners
Join Diana in the studio for one of her favorite textile crafts, macrame. Learn the art of creative knotting and all of the basics to get you started on this addictive and functional art form. You will have the opportunity to complete a wall hanging to take home to enjoy for many years to come.
All supplies included.
Class size limited to 5 people; class not suitable for children under the age of 10.
Masks are required indoors and we will work outside if the weather permits.
DIY: Braided rug
In this workshop, we will navigate the process of making a braided rug of natural and up-cycled textiles.
Group size limited to 6 people
We will work outdoors if the weather permits, or masked inside the studio.
$85 per person
Beyond basics: decorative knitting stitches
Everybody loves knitting (or, at least, everybody should!) Join Diana for a workshop that goes beyond the basics and enters into the world of decorative stitches. From mock cable to Grecian rib knits, we will spend our time re-invigorating our craft and learning some unique ways to add a little interest to our knitting projects.
Class size limited to 5 people; basic knitting skills recommended
$65 per person
Candle-making 101
Join Diana in the workshop to experience the process of candle-making. You will learn about the materials needed to set yourself up for success and the best practices around making your own beeswax candles at home. Beeswax has the lowest melting point of all candle waxes, which means they burn longer than most others. They don’t require added fragrance and they’re completely natural. BUT, as is often a claim on websites near and far, beeswax does not, in fact, clean the air around you…I’m glad to have chemists as friends:) We’ll talk more about this during the workshop!
Beeswax is a magical substance and one that immediately warms the soul- it’s gentle, natural scent and its many uses provide an abundance of projects for use around your home or homestead.
Our goal is to use only what we need during the process, and we will discuss ways to limit waste and reuse every bit of the leftovers. A simple, thoughtful life is what we’re striving toward in 2022. Please join us for this fun, interactive workshop and fall in love with beeswax. Take home what you make!
Class size limited to 6; ages 12 and up
Beginner knitting
Join Diana in the studio to learn the basics of knitting. From casting on to knit and purl stitches, we will set the foundation for what she hopes will lead you to a lifetime of knitting bliss. Knitting is Diana’s greatest textile-related passion, and she loves to share her knowledge and patience with those interested in learning such a beautiful, meditative hand-craft.
Supplies will be provided.
Class size limited to 6; ages 13 and up
$75 per person
Sustainability Series: Reusable Beeswax Wraps
With the start of the new year, we’re focusing even more on sustainability in everything we do. Now is the time to make positive change, to depart from the pressures of consumerism and to learn to be content with so much less. To that end, please join Diana in the studio and learn to make reusable beeswax wraps. These are magical and they work better than anyone could imagine. They’re affordable to make, easy to store, and they last for many, many years.
Group size: 6; suitable for humans aged 8 and up
$40 per person; supplies included
Candle-making 101
Join Diana in the workshop to experience the process of candle-making. You will learn about the materials needed to set yourself up for success and the best practices around making your own beeswax candles at home. Beeswax has the lowest melting point of all candle waxes, which means they burn longer than most others. They don’t require added fragrance and they’re completely natural. BUT, as is often a claim on websites near and far, beeswax does not, in fact, clean the air around you…I’m glad to have chemists as friends:) We’ll talk more about this during the workshop!
Beeswax is a magical substance and one that immediately warms the soul- it’s gentle, natural scent and its many uses provide an abundance of projects for use around your home or homestead.
Our goal is to use only what we need during the process, and we will discuss ways to limit waste and reuse every bit of the leftovers. A simple, thoughtful life is what we’re striving toward in 2022. Please join us for this fun, interactive workshop and fall in love with beeswax. Take home what you make!
Class size limited to 6; ages 12 and up
S&S kids: Winter break camp Day 3 - handmade gifts: a leatherwork and jewelry workshop for kids
Day 3 of our Winter camp session will focus on handmade gifts and is suited for children ages 7-13. Using leatherwork techniques and beautiful metal, glass and fiber materials, we will learn basic jewelry-making suitable for gift-giving.
Participants will learn to use jewelry-making tools and practice creating designs of their choosing with guidance from Diana, and her seven-year-old son, who has become quite skilled at leatherwork in recent months.
$95 per child
Group size: 6
S&S kids: Winter break camp Day 2 - holiday treats
Join us in the studio for Day 2 of Winter Break camp for elementary aged children! In today’s camp, we will explore food-related holiday traditions from around the world. We will prepare sufganiyot, spiced hot chocolate from Peru, and make homemade candy canes while learning about how other cultures celebrate holidays through the common language of food during this time of year! And, of course, we will decorate some traditional sugar cookies.
Food safety and decorating techniques emphasized in this fun workshop!
$75 per child
Group size: 7
S&S kids: Winter break camp Day 1 - textile crafts
Join us in the studio for Day 1 of Winter Break camp for elementary aged children! We will enjoy a relaxed pace while we learn the art of felting as we create ornaments for our tree and learn to make sustainable, hand-printed gift wrap, cards, and fabric note tags. Our focus will be on sustainability with a festive spirit.
$75 per child
DIY Candy Cane Making Mini Workshop 3
Join us for a mini workshop on making one of our favorite holiday treats- candy canes!
This is a quick, fun, hands-on event for people ages 7 and up.
$20 per person
Mini workshop: reusable gift wrap
Learn how to make beautiful, sustainable fabric gift wrap that can be used for many years to come in this short, fun workshop on the farm.
We will navigate through printing and stenciling on fabric and paper as well as wrapping techniques to make a beautiful presentation. You will take home what you make during class!
Ages 12 and up unless accompanied by an adult.
$40 per person
DIY Candy Cane Making Mini Workshop 2- sold out
Join us for a mini workshop on making one of our favorite holiday treats- candy canes!
This is a quick, fun, hands-on event for people ages 7 and up.
$20 per person