Last weekend’s workshop at Farm & Field in the Hudson Valley was a joyful blend of plant-based color, creative play, and connection to the land. We explored fresh leaf indigo dyeing and tatakizome (flower pounding), foraged on a sun-drenched walk, and shared a delicious farm lunch under old trees. From vibrant silks to flower pounded cotton, the day was full of experimentation, beauty, and beginner’s mind.
Read MoreThis season in the garden has been full of surprises—some plants are thriving unexpectedly while others that usually flourish are falling behind. Gardening in the woods means adapting constantly, and one of the most valuable tools I’ve developed is observation. When nothing follows the rules, tuning into what your plants are actually telling you is everything.
Read MoreA summer of foraging oak galls has sparked a wave of creative experiments—from rich, iron-based inks to natural dyeing. These small, tannin-packed spheres have a fascinating life cycle and a deep history in traditional craft. In this post, I share what they are, how to harvest them ethically, and my first tries at making oak gall ink.
Read MoreI don't generally declare resolutions at the start of a new year - that's just not something that resonates with me.
Read MoreGrab your friends and join the fun on February 12 at Folklore Flowers
Read MoreLearn how to mend your clothes and save them from going into landfills
Read MoreFirst indigo workshop of 2023 will be on January 15 at 1 pm in Guilford
Read MoreYou asked for more! So I added a new workshop date of September 11.
Read MoreLearn how to dye skeins of yarn in an indigo vat
Read MoreWhy I’m using organic cotton for my bandanas now
Read MoreYour choice will determine the next workshop date. August 28 or September 11 - you pick the day and majority rules
Read MoreMy next indigo workshop is March 13, 2022 at BSK Design at the Green Art Gallery on the Guilford Green.
Read MoreStudents that have taken an indigo class with Laura are invited to an open dye session on December 5 at Olympia Farm. It’s the perfect opportunity to practice some shibori techniques and make some gifts just in time for the holidays!
Read MoreSee the listings for my indigo workshops this fall
Read MoreBack by popular demand, I’ll be teaching another indigo workshop on Sunday October 10 at the beautiful Olympia Farm, right here in Guilford.
Read MoreI’ll be teaching an indigo workshop on Saturday August 7 on a beautiful farm right here in Guilford.
Read MoreLate summer/early fall is primetime for the native plant goldenrod.
Read MoreAs I have mentioned in earlier posts, during this pandemic, I have taken some online classes as I deepen my indigo practice. In mid-August, I actually took a class in person in Vermont!
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