ARTIST
WORKSHOPS
Our Artist Workshops are designed to inform and inspire both aspiring and professional artists with focused, hands-on practice in the beautiful 110 year-old barn. These small groups become supportive communities that share conversation and progress long after the workshop is done. Prices and seating availability will be based on the individual workshops. Invites will be clear about the skill level needed for each event.
Animal Illustrations with Sarah Nelson
August 3, 2019
2025 WORKSHOPS
Intro to Watercolor Batik
with Kim Gordon
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Saturday, July 12, 2025
9:30AM – 3:30PM
$75
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Watercolor batik is a modern twist on the ancient Javanese art of batik. Participants don't need to know watercolor technique or how to draw - just a willingness to experiment with color and design. Batik is one of the oldest ways to create patterned fabric besides weaving together threads of different colors. It uses a fluid pigment or dye and a "resist" - hot wax - to slowly build designs. The instructor will make the process more approachable by using watercolor and Kinwashi, a Japanese paper.
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KIM GORDON is a Minneapolis painter, batik artist, illustrator and teacher. She was first introduced to batik during an oil painting residency. Her initial intrigue soon became serious study of this ancient and process-oriented technique. Kim’s passion is the natural world and her years of plein air oil painting have provided a foundation for her work in batik.
Flower Pounding and Bookbinding
with Tiffany Knopow
Saturday, August 9, 2025
10:00AM – 3:00PM
$65
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Hapa-Zome are prints made directly from the natural pigments in flowers and leaves using pressure from a hammer. Participants will use the beauty of nature to make these special prints and then transform the prints into a book. Students will create at least 2 prints that will be used to make one handbound blank book. No experience is necessary and all supplies are included. This Workshop will include using a hammer and a needle and thread.
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TIFFANY KNOPOW is a Wisconsin native and now resides in Burlington, WI. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003, her Master of Arts in 2007 and Master of Fine Arts in 2008 from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Tiffany has an active exhibition record including shows in the United States and South America. She was one of UW-Milwaukee's nominees for the 2007 National Dedalus Foundation Master of Fine Arts Fellowship and received a Layton Fellowship from UW-Milwaukee in 2008. She also received first prize in the Wisconsin Artist Biennial in 2014. Currently she is teaching workshops and classes in Southern Wisconsin at the Sharon Lynn Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield, the Kenosha Public Museum and Bella Botanica in Springfield.
Feltmaking: Vases, Vessels & Bowls
with Leslie Granbeck
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Saturday, September 13, 2025
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$75
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Learn the fascinating art of seamless wet felting. Using wool and a variety of other natural fibers, felt a small vessel to hold trinkets, chocolates or to simply brighten up any shelf. Choose bright or natural colors, then “sculpt” your vessel into any shape from organic to contemporary. You can even make it reversible. Please note: some physical stamina is needed for felting classes.
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LESLIE GRANBECK is a feltmaker and instructor from Minneapolis. Since 2007, Leslie has been sharing her knowledge of fibers and their magical transformation into felt. She teaches traditional wet felting, nuno felting, and her favorite – three-dimensional seamless felting. Her classes are full of color, creativity and adventure. They also include a free workout as feltmaking is a “physical art”. When not teaching, you’ll find Leslie in her home studio working on new fiber projects.
PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS
INTRO TO SPOKEN WORD
with Kyle Tran Myhre
Saturday, June 22, 2024
“Thank you! So much bravery and vulnerability. Really appreciate this space and community.” - Kyle Tran Myhre
DRUM MAKING
with Wayne Mathey
Saturday, August 24, 2024
“Wayne, you are a great teacher, guide and storyteller. The whole process felt like a sacred act which produces a truly beautiful sacred object. I will treasure my drum and the heartbeat it will create.” - Chris
KINTSUGI: THE ART OF MENDING
with Tiffany Thompson
Saturday, September 14, 2024
“Beautiful experience from start to finish. Such a healing process going from broken to whole.” - Deb
FINDING YOUR VOICE
with Barbara McAfee
Saturday, June 17, 2023
“Am I dreaming? A gorgeous place! Lovely hosts! A delicious group of people. Thank you for inviting me to teach here. I feel deeply at home.”
- Barbara McAfee
WOODEN SPOON CARVING
with Tim Dennison
Saturday, July 15, 2023
“What a great day! A big thank you to Chris, Bill and Olivia for being amazing hosts, for providing the incredible space, and for the hospitality. And thanks to all you participants for your engagement, your hard work, and for being such great students. It was SO fun to have the chance to teach such a great group. I hope any sore muscles are on the path to full recovery and that your spoons / spreaders have been proudly welcomed into your homes:) ”
- Tim Dennison
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PISANKI EGGS
with John Rajtar
Saturday, August 5, 2023
“Thank you for opening your hearts and hosting this workshop in your warm, welcoming, and delightful farmstead. My heart is full and I'm humbled and grateful. Many blessings to you both.”
- John Rajtar
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FORAGING FOR EDIBLE PLANTS
with Chef Alan Bergo
Saturday, June 04, 2022
"Thank you so much for sharing your space and land with us, and bringing a group together for such a great cause and community.”
- Aaron
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"One of the best spots for events I've seen. Thanks for being awesome!”
- Chef Alan Bergo
MACRAME WALL HANGINGS
with Katie Haws
Saturday, June 6, 2022
"Thank you so much for allowing me to share macrame in your lovely space.“
- Katie Haws
WATERCOLOR FOR BEGINNERS
with Coco Connolly
Saturday, August 20, 2022
"An adventure filled with joy, learning, laughter, and love.”
- Becky
“Always a gift to spend a day in the barn.“ - Coco Connolly
FORAGED FLORAL DESIGN
with Ann Mekala
Saturday, June 12, 2021
"What a lovely day learning and growing with beautiful people! Thank you for having me."
- Ann Mekala
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"This was so lovely! Thank you for fostering community, creativity and beauty in your space. Can't wait to return!"
- Colleen
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"This has been an honor and a joy. The connections I've made with nature and others I will never forget."
- Sam
PLEIN AIR
OIL PAINTING
with Neil Sherman
Saturday, July 18, 2021
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WRITING ABOUT FAMILY:
A LOOK AT THE MEMOIR
with Kao Kalia Yang
Saturday, September 25, 2021
"Wonderful day! Not only helpful writing workshop, but a masterclass in giving constructive feedback."
- Susan
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"Thank you so much for a beautiful day and an amazing experience."
- Carol
STAINED GLASS MOSAICS
FOR BEGINNERS
with Kristin Dieng
Saturday, June 15, 2019
"Thank you for having us! It was a lot of fun. I thought Kristin did a great job. She was friendly and helpful. Everwood always provides a cool atmosphere."
- Nancy
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"I enjoyed the whole day! This was my first time trying glass mosaic art and I really enjoyed it. Kristin was very helpful. You all do a great job of making everyone feel welcome. Such a beautiful setting, too."
- Nancy
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"Thank you for hosting such an awesome event and for introducing us to Kristin's talent! We love how our artwork turned out."
- Mary
ANIMAL
ILLUSTRATION
with Sarah Nelson
August 03, 2019
"I loved being here, drawing and learning from Sarah. Such great hospitality (& chickens)!"
- Deb
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"So so great! Sarah was wonderful. The space is beautiful and the class and people were lovely. Thank you for a perfect day!"
- Maggie
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"Thank you. Today was heaven and I learned SO much."
- Amy
ZERO WASTE
INDIGO DYING
with Annabella Sardelis
Saturday, September 14, 2019
"You have cultivated a place that is nurturing, welcoming and generous. There is no scarcity here — it exudes abundance. The difference between teaching at an arts non-profit and here is that you are coming from an abundance mindset that is curating an experience that will last a lifetime."
- Annabella Sardelis
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"What a peaceful, healing place. I feel so honored to be a part of this day. The art was about the techniques, the nature and beauty, the setting and those around me. It all truly is sacred."
- Tara
"Enchanted by the silence, the scenes. Couldn't have asked for a better place to learn and be."
- Lydia
TAKE YOUR KNITTING
TO THE NEXT LEVEL
with Gretchen Funk
Saturday, September 08, 2018
"Thank you for having us for the wonderful knitting workshop. What an amazing setting and spectular hosts!"
- Gretchen Funk
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"Hard not to be inspired in such a beautiful space. Beautiful day! Wonderful teaching! Perfect kick off of fall."
- Katie
INTRO TO THE
POTTERY WHEEL
with Jason Kaping
Saturday, August 25, 2018
"An absolutely solid weekend teaching and enjoying the farm. Hope to come back soon."
- Jason Kaping​
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"This was my first pottery wheel experience and I loved it! I was more successful than I anticipated. The instruction was wonderful with no stress!. Love the setting here. I would love to do this again."
- Carol
“DEAR DEAR” MASK MAKING
WITH THE FAMILY
with Sandy Spieler
Saturday, June 09, 2018
"Thank you!!! As it turns out, you guys are the quintessential beautiful dears. What a vision. Thanks for sharing your community with us."
- Sandy Spieler
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"We had a great time. We love this place!"
- Miles + Diogo
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
& VISUAL STORYTELLING
with Andy Richter & Selma Fernandez Richter
Saturday, October 14, 2017
“Thank you for inviting us to spend the day at the farm. We had a wonderful students and a great experience. We'd love to come back!"
- Andy + Selma
"Thank you for the very informative and fun class in such a beautiful location! This was a great opportunity and I appreciate all the work that went into today."
- Kayleigh
NATURE
SKETCHBOOKS
with Pam Luer
Saturday, September 10, 2017
“Perfect September day @ nature sketchbook workshop — Lovely. Lovely. Lovely. Thank you!”
- Pam Luer
“Amazing time today! I love coming here and getting wrapped up in Everwood.”
- Lulu
BUILDING A LASTING WARDROBE: TAILORING, ALTERATIONS, AND REPAIR
with Kathryn Sterner & Emily Bryngelson
Saturday, July 08, 2017
“Thank you for another unbelievably beautiful weekend at Everwood. I absolutely love being here.”
- Kathryn Sterner
​“Thank you so much for hosting us in such a beautiful and inspiring space. It was more than I could have hoped for. Hope to visit again someday.”
- Emily Bryngelson
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“What a beautiful day! New friends, learned a lot, I felt the 'I can!' Fantastic creative space. I'm excited to make a new dress from an old. Thank you ladies for the inspiration.”
- Mary
HOLIDAY NATURE
DIY CREATIONS
with Lynn Tanaka
Saturday, October 08, 2016
“Thank you so much for an incredible experience at Everwood Farmstead! I had a great time, and am very thankful for this opportunity. Thank you to you both for the incredible hospitality - great food, great conversation, and a very cozy bed! To be a part of the Everwood Farmstead magic this weekend warmed my heart to the core.”
- Lynn Tanaka
​“Thank you so much for a fabulous day of fun, good food and the making of new friends on your beautiful property! We did appreciate the chance to experience it! Thanks again!”
- Nancy
BUILDING STORYTELLERS:
A WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG WRITERS
with Amanda Zieba
Saturday, August 06, 2016
“Thank you so much for hosting me (and the young writers)! It was a perfect day filled with inspiration, fun and incredible talent. Everwood is truly a special place, one I will never forget.”
- Amanda Zieba
THE ART OF
SONGWRITING
with John Mark Nelson
Saturday, July 09, 2016
“What an incredibly beautiful day! I so very much enjoyed leading this thoughtful, engaged group through a discussion on the craft and process of songwriting. All the best wishes, and long live Everwood Farmstead!”
- John Mark Nelson
“Thanks John Mark Nelson! It was a wonderful experience with you and the folks at Everwood. Beautiful place with Beautiful people. I was mentally writing lyrics for my next project as I was pulling away. So fired up!”
- Mark
TELLING
YOUR STORY
with Oklahoma Poet Lareate Dr. Nathan Brown
September 12, 2015
“Spent a magical day at Everwood Farmstead Foundation with a gifted poet/song-writer/storyteller/teacher/artist Nathan Brown. He shared his palette of words and led us back to ourselves. Reminding us to take the time to create our art one word at a time.”
- Jay
“The place that is Everwood is a gift. You guys are generous and forward thinking and I love it!”
- Wade
“What a lovely, inspiring and profoundly joyous way to spend a September day. I’m so glad I came to the writing workshop. Thank you so much!”
- Kris
WATERCOLOR
FOR BEGINNERS
with Coco Connolly
August 01, 2015
“A heartfelt thank you to Chris and Bill at Everwood Farmstead Foundation for giving me the opportunity to teach a class for beginning watercolor artists! Everyone was inspiring! Truly. Fascinating that 10 out the 14 students were absolute beginners. People from the world of finance, lawyers, IT software... goes to show we all have art in us.”
- Coco Connolly
“Many thanks to Bill and Chris for being outstanding hosts! And special thanks to Coco Connolly for sharing her artistic talents with us! Look ma, I can paint!!!”
- Jude