Join us for an extraordinary celebration of American craft as BARN participates in Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026. This unprecedented week brings accomplished artists from our region and beyond for intensive workshops that will transform your creative practice. Handwork Week offers a unique opportunity to learn from nationally recognized … [Read more...]
Weaving Nature – Seasonal Gifts of Plants for Basketmaking
It’s been a busy fall gathering many of the plants we’ll be using in this workshop. I’m grateful to Jennifer Hemmingsen at Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network for putting together this article. Please be sure to click on “Handwork: Weaving traditions, stewardship and place with Melinda West” to view this article and links to registration and the … [Read more...]
Paper made from Equisetum Hymale
Equisetum hymale or scouring rush loves to grow in wet riparian areas in valleys near streams or in ditches. This is the first time I’ve ever use soda ash, or washing soda, during the cooking process. I’ve made Equisetum paper before without it, but I was encouraged to try the small amount of washing soda after engaging in May Babcock's … [Read more...]
Porch Papermaking with Polypore Fungi
I’ve heard that paper can be made from mushrooms. I’ve seen leather-like hats made from mushrooms and there is fabric made from the root structures of fungi known as mycelium fabric. https://www.kleiderly.com/our-blog/sustainable-fabric-series-all-about-mycelium-fabric With some guidance from May Babcock, who gives a wonderful online tutorial for … [Read more...]
Porch Papermaking With Food Plants – Cardoon and Kale
The days are getting longer. Exquisite scents of growing plants fill the air. The pollen makes me cry, but it’s all worth it! Today I’d like to introduce you to an easy to grow garden plant for making strong, flexible paper. Cardoon is a perennial culinary plant in the artichoke family, with stalks harvestable early spring through mid summer. When … [Read more...]
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