Friday February 21, 2020 - Sunday February 23, 2020
In this weekend intensive, you will learn how to the basics of weaving on a table-top rigid heddle loom.
Drawing with Wool: Crewel Embroidery
Sunday February 23, 2020
Students learn crewel embroidery to create free-form embroidery where one “paints” with their stitches using wool yarn.
Columbia Plateau Beading
Saturday February 29, 2020 - Sunday March 01, 2020
Students will work on a beautiful medallion while learning the history of beads in the Columbia plateau.
Adirondack Pack-Basket Weaving (March 7-8)
Saturday March 07, 2020 - Sunday March 08, 2020
Learn to weaving an Adirondack pack-basket in this 2-day intensive.
Leatherworking Basics
Sunday March 08, 2020
Students will learn to make a wallet, pouch, or small bag from start to finish, and gain an understanding of construction, hardware, and finishes.
Moku-hanga: Traditional Japanese Woodblock Printing
Saturday March 14, 2020 - Sunday March 15, 2020
Students will learn the proper use of traditional tools and materials, carving, basic registration, and vocabulary associated with moku-hanga printing.
Hand Carved Rings: Wax to Bronze & Silver (March 15)
Sunday March 15, 2020
Beginning with a piece of jeweler’s wax, students will learn to carve, melt, drill & saw, forming a custom and uniquely shaped ring.
In-Depth Mordanting for Natural Dyeing
Saturday March 21, 2020
Students will take a deep dive into the world of natural color-modifiers and color-binders known as mordants.
Batik: Ancient Technique, Contemporary Textiles
Sunday March 22, 2020
The practice of batik is one shared by cultures across the globe, from the Far East to Middle East, Central Asia to India.
Weaving with a Natural Palette
Friday March 27, 2020 - Sunday March 29, 2020
Weaver and textile artist, Kayla Powers, comes to us from Detroit, MI for this 2.5-day Natural Dye + Weaving intensive!
Visible Mending: Patching & Darning
Sunday March 29, 2020
WildCraft is pleased to host Nina & Sonya Montenegro of The Far Woods to share mending techniques, including different kinds of patching and darning.
Hand Woven Beaded Jewelry (April 4)
Saturday April 04, 2020
Jeweler and artist Sofija Olson of Studio Oma brings us a day of instruction around the tradition and technique of woven beadwork.
Spring Color: Natural Dyes of Portland
Sunday April 05, 2020
Come explore the hidden dye plants that dot the urban landscape of Portland, Oregon!
Silk Painting with Natural Dyes
Saturday April 11, 2020 - Sunday April 12, 2020
Design and hand-draw patterns on silk fabric using a gutta resist to create intricate or bold imagery through natural color and negative space.
Wild Foods of the Coastal Forest
Sunday April 12, 2020
Learn to identify and forage the wild foods found within the Oregon coastal rainforest and gather together to make a forest salad of fresh spring edibles.
Big Baskets: Weaving with Reed & Rattan (April 18-19)
Saturday April 18, 2020 - Sunday April 19, 2020
Explore structural design and plaited weaving techniques to create unique, large baskets.
Bangle Bracelets & Stacking Rings
Sunday April 19, 2020
Curious about metalsmithing? Interested in designing and making your own jewelry? This workshop guides students through basic metalsmithing techniques.
Spring Mushroom Challenge: Morels (April 25)
Saturday April 25, 2020
Spend a spring day foraging for the evasive morel mushroom, and learn about forest indicators that let you know morels might be nearby!
Indigo Patterning: Shibori & Resist Methods
Saturday April 25, 2020
In this class, students will gain in-depth experience in textile patterning with resist methods and traditional Japanese patterning techniques.
Spring Mushroom Challenge: Morels (April 26)
Sunday April 26, 2020
Spend a spring day foraging for the evasive morel mushroom, and learn about forest indicators that let you know morels might be nearby!
Plant Identification in Tryon Creek State Park
Sunday April 26, 2020
This hike is an introduction to native plants found in our local forests such as Oregon Grape, Oso Berry, Douglas Fir, and Pacific Waterleaf.
Textile Marbling (April 26)
Sunday April 26, 2020
Swirling patterns, organic shapes and natural formations: marbling offers a playful, no-pressure approach to textile surface design.
Spring Mushroom Challenge: Morels (May 2)
Saturday May 02, 2020
Spend a spring day foraging for the evasive morel mushroom, and learn about forest indicators that let you know morels might be nearby!
Clay & Fire: East Creek Ceramics Retreat
Saturday May 02, 2020 - Sunday May 03, 2020
East Creek is pleased to host this special 2-day ceramics retreat in collaboration with WildCraft Studio.
Mycology & Color: Mushroom Dyes
Saturday May 02, 2020
WildCraft is pleased to offer this rare chance to explore mushrooms as a source of natural dye.
Spring Mushroom Foray (May 3)
Sunday May 03, 2020
Spend a day in the spring forests of Mt. Adams and participate in Mother Nature’s treasure hunt, looking for mushrooms!
Hand-Drawn Repeats: Pattern Design
Sunday May 03, 2020
Students will explore patterns using different scales, line weights, and a variety of other design elements to achieve one-of-a-kind repeat patterns.
Indigenous Cordage
Sunday May 03, 2020
Students will learn about local NW plant fibers used to make cordage and string, while learning how to process plant fibers and create cordage.
Mussels & Seaweed Harvest (May 9)
Saturday May 09, 2020
Join us for a day at the coast tasting fresh seaweed, preparing mussel dishes and pickling bull kelp.
Spring Mushroom Challenge: Morels (May 9)
Saturday May 09, 2020
Spend a spring day foraging for the evasive morel mushroom, and learn about forest indicators that let you know morels might be nearby!
Mama and Child Natural Dyes!
Saturday May 09, 2020
We’re celebrating the sweetest holiday of the year: Mother’s Day with a super special Mama & Child natural dye class!
Mussels & Seaweed Harvest (May 10)
Sunday May 10, 2020
Join us for a day at the coast tasting fresh seaweed, preparing mussel dishes and pickling bull kelp.
Wooden Spoon Carving
Sunday May 10, 2020
Learn how to select an ideal wood for carving, how to use simple hand-carving tools to create a handsome and useful spoon.
Wasco Weaving: Sally Bag
Sunday May 10, 2020
The class will focus on Wasco-style weaving techniques and patterned design work, teaching a Native art of the Columbia Plateau.
Spring Herbal Preparations
Saturday May 16, 2020
This workshop will create herbal preparations, such as cottonwood, nettles, and hawthorn to aid body and mind in the process of waking up and drying out.
Mt. Hood Mushroom Hunt (May 16)
Saturday May 16, 2020
Spend a spring day foraging and learning plant identification on Mt. Hood for morel and porcini mushrooms and their forest plant friends!
Sashiko Japanese Mending
Saturday May 16, 2020
Used for centuries by rural people in Japan to mend and repair clothing, Sashiko evolved into a decorative yet thrifty way to reuse and recycle fabric.
Mt. Hood Mushroom Hunt (May 17)
Sunday May 17, 2020
Spend a spring day foraging and learning plant identification on Mt. Hood for morel and porcini mushrooms and their forest plant friends!
Japanese Natural Dyes
Sunday May 17, 2020
Ai (indigo), beni (safflower), akane (madder), and murasaki (alkanet) are among some of the quintessential Japanese dye plants we will cover in this class.
Post & Rung Stool Building
Friday May 22, 2020 - Sunday May 24, 2020
In this class, students will build a post-and-rung stool out of sustainably harvested Oregon White Oak.
Mountain Mushroom Forage (May 23)
Saturday May 23, 2020
Spend a spring day foraging and learning plant identification near Trout Lake, WA as we follow the mushroom's retreat to higher elevations!
Screen Printing with Natural Dyes
Saturday May 23, 2020
Join us for a full-day intensive focused on the art of printing with natural dyes.
Mountain Mushroom Forage (May 24)
Sunday May 24, 2020
Spend a spring day foraging and learning plant identification near Trout Lake, WA as we follow the mushroom's retreat to higher elevations!
Slow Fashion: Overdyeing Your Closet
Saturday May 30, 2020
Learn basic knowledge of common fibers used in apparel, plus a few hand simple sewing techniques you can use to “refresh” pieces in your closet.
Pine Needle Basketry
Saturday May 30, 2020
In this workshop, students will create a small basket using all-natural hemp and pine needles.
Spring Mushroom Foray (May 31)
Sunday May 31, 2020
Spend a day in the spring forests of Mt. Adams and participate in Mother Nature’s treasure hunt, looking for mushrooms!
Hand Carved Rings: Wax to Bronze & Silver (May 31)
Sunday May 31, 2020
Beginning with a piece of jeweler’s wax, students will learn to carve, melt, drill & saw, forming a custom and uniquely shaped ring.
Old Growth Forest Plant Identification & Ecology
Saturday June 06, 2020
The class will focus on the characteristics and ecology of an old growth forest as compared to newer forests.
Hand-Carved Bone Tools & Utensils
Saturday June 06, 2020
Learn how to source, prepare, and carve bones, and learn about the different qualities bone can have for specific handmade tools.
Forests After Fires: Plant Identification, Ecology & History
Sunday June 07, 2020
Join us as we explore the remnants and regrowth after the 2017 Eagle Creek fire, and the unique state of the forest ecosystems.
Students will learn how to harvest, process, and weave Himalayan Blackberry skins for both cordage and basket weaving.
Doug Fir Distillation & Lotion Making
Saturday June 13, 2020
Students will create an anti-inflammatory hydrosol from Doug Fir using a large-scale copper alembic still, and then use this essence to create a lotion!
Adirondack Pack-Basket Weaving (June 13-14)
Saturday June 13, 2020 - Sunday June 14, 2020
Learn to weaving an Adirondack pack-basket in this 2-day intensive.
Experimental Indigo: Shibori & Wax Resists
Saturday June 13, 2020
Learn to create their own plant-based indigo dye vat as well as how to create patterns using wax resist, stitch resist and pole-wrapping techniques.
Hand-Stitched Geometric and Sashiko Patterns
Sunday June 14, 2020
learn the meditative and mindful properties of hand-stitching and how to create patterns improvisationally with sashiko thread and naturally dyed fabric.
From Tree to Table: Cutting Boards, Cheese Boards & Tea Trays
Saturday June 20, 2020 - Sunday June 21, 2020
Learn to make a simple, functional, and handmade cutting board, cheese board, or tea tray straight from the tree.
Botanical Cyanotypes
Saturday June 20, 2020
Harnessing the power of UV light, we will arrange botanical specimens, found objects and photo negatives on various materials to create beautiful prints.
Handmade Paint Brushes
Saturday June 20, 2020
Personalize your brushes to your unique style of mark-making, or alternatively, let your brushes decide what marks you’ll make.
Sunstones & Hot Springs: CO-ED Rockhounding Road Trip!
Saturday June 20, 2020 - Monday June 22, 2020
Join us for a CO-ED camping trip & rockhounding expedition in the remote borderlands of Oregon and Nevada!
Urban Botanical Inks
Sunday June 21, 2020
Learn how to prepare natural pigments and plant materials for botanical ink-making.
Clamming & Coastal Edibles (June 27th)
Saturday June 27, 2020
This class will introduce students to clamming, and foraging edible wild plants that grow close to the ocean and bays.
Big Baskets: Weaving with Reed & Rattan (Jun 27-28)
Saturday June 27, 2020 - Sunday June 28, 2020
Explore structural design and plaited weaving techniques to create unique, large baskets.
Woven Leather Baskets
Saturday June 27, 2020
Students will learn how to transform leather into beautiful usable objects through measuring and cutting strips to weave together into a 3D form!
Clamming & Coastal Edibles (June 28th)
Sunday June 28, 2020
This class will introduce students to clamming, and foraging edible wild plants that grow close to the ocean and bays.
Summer Color: Natural Dyes of Portland
Sunday June 28, 2020
Portland is in full bloom this time of year, and with a bright array of dye plants at our finger-tips to use as natural dyes.
Surfperch Fishing (July 11)
Saturday July 11, 2020
Students will learn proper rigging, a range of baits, fishing regulations, and most importantly, what to do when you feel that tug on your line!
Botanical Watercolor at Sweet Delilah Flower Farm
Saturday July 11, 2020
Students will learn to plan compositions using thumbnail sketches, creating depth and dimension in your paintings to change the mood of your painting.
Surfperch Fishing (July 12)
Sunday July 12, 2020
Students will learn proper rigging, a range of baits, fishing regulations, and most importantly, what to do when you feel that tug on your line!
Clamming & Coastal Edibles (July 26th)
Sunday July 26, 2020
This class will introduce students to clamming, and foraging edible wild plants that grow close to the ocean and bays.
Wildflower Identification on Mount Hood
Saturday August 01, 2020
Join us as we explore the wild colors and varieties of the late summer alpine wildflowers on Mount Hood!
Surfperch Fishing (August 22)
Saturday August 22, 2020
Students will learn proper rigging, a range of baits, fishing regulations, and most importantly, what to do when you feel that tug on your line!
Surfperch Fishing (August 23)
Sunday August 23, 2020
Students will learn proper rigging, a range of baits, fishing regulations, and most importantly, what to do when you feel that tug on your line!
Coastal Wild Berry Jams
Sunday August 30, 2020
This workshop offers students the chance to learn how to preserve the wild summer bounty in the form of low-sugar jams.
