Books hold our personal stories, each page a space for meaning to emerge. For centuries, people have made and worn amulets, as protection, as celebration, as a way to hold what’s most important and keep it close. Leaning into the spirit of play and exploration, students will learn several basic stitches and forms to make both a simple hand stitched book and an amulet, imbued with memory and meaning. We’ll slow down, and let our stitches lead the way. We’ll take inspiration from the land, and practice deep listening with some guided journal prompts and meditations.

Bring a small collection of special fabrics, your favorite threads, and sharp scissors. There will be an ample supply of fabrics, ribbons and threads on hand to work with, and we’ll play with incorporating treasures we find from our walk as well.

Katherine Ferrier

Katherine Ferrier is a poet, dancer, maker, teacher, curator, and community organizer, and has been the Director of the Medomak Fiberarts Retreat since 2018. Her research grows out of a deep practice of paying poetic attention to the world, and lives in the intersecting communities of movers, makers, writers and activists. She regularly teaches and performs throughout the US and abroad, and believes in patchwork as a radical practice of being patient, saying yes, and making space for everyone at the table.

Registration information.

Pages & Pockets: Making a hand-stitched book & amulet—Sunday, October 14, 10 am-5 pm

6 hours instruction and lunch $175

Add dinner, $25

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