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Monday, August 13, 2012

Hanging String Gardens (Kokedamas)!












The magic of the summer heat and long nights was felt during the third workshop of the Midsummer Nights Crafts: Hanging String Gardens, also known as kokedama in Japanese. We had so much fun! After quick introductions and an even quicker lecture, everyone rolled up their sleeves and just went for it. Dirt, ferns, moss, twine, more dirt, water and still more dirt was everywhere! I quickly caught on that everyone was breezing through the workshop adeptly and with great conversations and laughs. We ate a buttery summer berry cake and sipped on prosecco and listened to old records. It was pure enchantment! Thank you so much Stephanie, Sara, Hannah, Ken, Virginie, mom (!) Kelly C., Stefani, Kelly, Angie and Ava! You were such a radiant class! And a heartfelt *thank you* Shelter Half.  

More here.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Workshop #2: Indigo Dye with Britt Browne

the ever-so-lovely Britt and her new dog, Sampson










OK so I have to share with you just how AMAZING Britt Browne's indigo dye workshop was this past Thursday! Seriously: A SUCCESS WOOOO! It was the second workshop of the Midsummer Nights Crafts series and it was spectacular! We had over-spillage in attendance and magically we were able to accommodate everyone. After a quick lecture by Britt everyone was incredibly anxious to get their hands dirty and start dyeing! We had some incredibly good tunes playing thanks to the ample records to choose from, beers & prosecco & sparkling lemonade to sip on and a freshly baked summer cake to eat. What started off a bit modestly turned into people taking their pants & shoes off to throw into the indigo dye vat! It was addicting. It was also pure magic. Thanks to everyone who came and to the incredible Britt who showed everyone what a wonderful good time is all about! You're gonna want to check out more HERE!

You can purchase some of Britt's indigo starters here and extract your own indigo!