NEW SPACES OPEN IN OUR SUMMER CLASSES!

A camas plant in full bloom!

Time is moving faster now and spring flowers seem to be popping up around every corner. It is a delight to see camas blooms in the dewy grasslands, oso wild plum budding under the oaks, and wild irises at the edge of the forest. Hello, friends!

We have a lot to share in this newsletter, so please take some time to read below for:

• a full list of summer classes and the available spaces in each class,

• Fiber Jams - May 17th and ongoing,

• our wishlist for improving our classroom setup,

• reflections from our interns, and why making beautiful things matters.

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TARWEED SPRING INTERNSHIP REFLECTIONS!

Hazel and Lillie in a stool-building class earlier this Spring!

Tarweed is hosting two high school interns this Spring, and their time with Tarweed is soon coming to a close! Along with administrative support and learning about the inner workings of a nonprofit and folk school, Lillie Epps and Hazel Seivers shadowed Steering Committee members and deepened their relationships to craft.

Keep reading below to learn about their internship experience so far!

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SUMMER CLASSES OPEN FOR REGISTRATION AND A FIBER JAM APRIL 12TH!

A tarweed plant budding last year. It won't be long before the Willamette Valley is in full bloom!

Spring is here and Tarweed Folk School is ready to release our summer classes. What a joy! It is no small thing to gather all the people and details and logistics to line up a season of offerings. And imagine another amazing aspect of bringing it all together - that you all show up and take part!

We welcome a few new local teachers who are sharing their skills in fish leather, timber framing, and sock darning!

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