Upcoming events.
Late Summer Potluck Gathering
In celebration of the end of the season, we wanted to invite you to our founder’s home in Brewster for a gentle, low-key way to connect with friends. If you have ever joined us for a workshop, retreat, trip, or craft sangha event, we would love to see you again. If you’ve never met me but have been reading this newsletter for a while now - please come on by and introduce yourself!
At this gathering, we’ll also provide an update on our living land stewardship partnership proposal Brewster Conservation Trust to bring sheep to Lower Road.
Bring a dish or drink to share, as well as some fiber to swap (if you’d like), and come on by to enjoy food, some live music from our friend Eliza Blue, and friends-who-like-making-things:
Where: Sarah’s house (423 Lower Rd. Brewster, MA 02631)
When: Wednesday Sept. 16th, 5-7pm
After eating, we may take a stroll to Robin’s Hill Beach to watch the sunset.
What to Bring:
A dish or drink to share
A small craft project (if you’d like to sit-and-make)
Layers for warmth
Blanket and/or a chair to sit on
Shoes for walking to the beach for sunset (about a 10-min walk)
Craft materials for swapping (ideally natural fibers, pls)
Parking: ...is not great. If Sarah's drive is full, please part directly across the street (414 Lower Rd) in the drive, or on the lawn parallel to the road.
Please do RSVP so we can make sure we have enough space for all :)
Craft Sangha (Sept)
A group of people who come together to make things and practice mindfulness.
Mexico Interwoven 2027
More than a trip - a place-based experience of land, craft, and connection through mindfulness.
Craft Sangha (August)
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Quahog Clamshell Weaving Workshop
Join us for a Quahog Weaving Workshop with The Brewster Book Store!
This event has been indefinitely postponed. Please stay tuned for future opportunities for this workshop which we hope to offer again in the fall/winter.
Maybe you’re familiar with the Cape Cod quahog as the iconic clam shell with the purple inside. Perhaps you’re a fan of clam chowder or the beautiful carved jewelry made by local Wampanoag and other artisans. But did you also know that you can weave a quahog shell?
Join Sarah Manion of The Interwoven Institute in a 3-hour workshop where you’ll learn how to transform the common quahog into a truly delightful work of art. Learn the history and cultural significance of this local bivalve while you weave your own shell.
As an added bonus, we’ll enjoy a snack of stuffed quahogs and experience the interconnectedness of local materials, land, culture, and craft!
What to Expect:
Learn about the ecological, cultural and historical importance of the North American Quahog
Learn to mindfully weave your own shell (and take it home with you!)
Fully experience that quahog as creative and nutritional material
No experience with weaving is necessary and all materials (including a pre-warped shell) will be provided. Recommended for 16+ years of age.
Craft Sangha (July)
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Craft Sangha (May)
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Craft Sangha (April)
A group of people who come together to make things and practice mindfulness.
Craft Sangha (March)
A group of people who come together to make things and practice mindfulness.
Oaxaca Interwoven: A Mindful Craft Journey
A 5-day, 6-night slow travel retreat to Oaxaca, Mexico.
Join a small community of like-minded travelers to the beautiful Oaxaca region where we will experience and explore the intersection of traditional craft, mindfulness and meditation, and the beauty of connecting with local land.
Craft Sangha
A group of people who come together to make things and practice mindfulness.
Quahog Clamshell Weaving Workshop
SOLD OUT
About the Workshop:
Maybe you’re familiar with the Cape Cod quahog as the iconic clam shell with the purple inside. Perhaps you’re a fan of clam chowder or the beautiful carved jewelry made by local Wampanoag and other artisans. But did you also know that you can weave a quahog shell?
Join Sarah Manion of The Interwoven Institute in a 3-hour workshop where you’ll learn how to transform the common quahog into a truly delightful work of art. Learn the history and cultural significance of this local bivalve while you warp and weave your own shell.
As an added bonus, we’ll enjoy a snack of stuffed quahogs and experience the interconnectedness of local materials, land, culture, and craft!
What’s Included:
Quahog shell (pre-carved and ready to be warped)
All weaving materials including warping threads, needles, and tools
Snacks: Homemade Stuffed Quahogs & tea
Who is this for?
Any adult interested in learning how to connect to themselves, each other, and the earth through craft. No previous experience with weaving is necessary (although some dexterity is helpful).
Location: Salt Yarn Studio (620 Main St., Dennis, MA)
Refund Policy:
We are not able to offer refunds for this workshop; however, we are happy to transfer your registration to another person you know if you’re not able to make it.
Mindful Knitting Circle (November)
Join us as we explore the intersection of mindfulness and craft. Perhaps you already experience certain physical, mental or emotional benefits from knitting? Maybe knitting is a calming practice - or perhaps you’d like it to be? In this gathering, you will experience different ways that our knitting can support our mindfulness, connection and greater overall wellbeing through a simple guided mindful knitting practice followed by sharing. Through this gathering, you will not only walk away with ideas about how to incorporate mindfulness into your own knitting, you will also have a unique opportunity to experience what it feels like to practice and connect through knitting in community. Please bring any yarn and any needles you have.
You will best enjoy this gathering if you possess the basic knitting skills of cast-on, knit stitch, purl stitch, and casting off. No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required. Tea will be served.
Suggested Donation: $25
Mindful Knitting Circle (October)
Join us as we explore the intersection of mindfulness and craft. Perhaps you already experience certain physical, mental or emotional benefits from knitting? Maybe knitting is a calming practice - or perhaps you’d like it to be? In this gathering, you will experience different ways that our knitting can support our mindfulness, connection and greater overall wellbeing through a simple guided mindful knitting practice followed by sharing. Through this gathering, you will not only walk away with ideas about how to incorporate mindfulness into your own knitting, you will also have a unique opportunity to experience what it feels like to practice and connect through knitting in community. Please bring any yarn and any needles you have.
You will best enjoy this gathering if you possess the basic knitting skills of cast-on, knit stitch, purl stitch, and casting off. No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required. Tea will be served.
Suggested Donation: $25
Creative Being: A Mindful Craft Retreat
How often do we give space and time to our creative selves?
Join us this fall for a 4-day, 3-night retreat that combines mindfulness, art, and natural beauty to nourish your heart, body, and creative spirit.
This will be a small, intimate group enjoying good food, beautiful surroundings, and the intentional space to make you’ve been longing for…
Mindful Knitting Circle
Join us for a late afternoon mindful knitting circle, exploring the intersection of mindfulness and craft.