Celebrate the re-opening of the 167 year old hardware store in downtown Corvallis, and get to know Tarweed Folk School with live demonstrations in woodworking, fiber arts, and more!
Join us Saturday, July 12th from 12 - 6pm to celebrate the opening of Wade Hardware, re-opening in our town’s oldest commercial building at 400 SW 2nd Street, formerly Robnett’s Hardware.
We started Tarweed in part because we’ve been inspired by all the creative and knowledgeable folks we’ve come to know in this community; we wanted those gifts to have a wider reach, and to help re-build a culture where everyone shares the work of schooling, and where schooling gives all of us the tools we need to live well, to support each other, and to feed what feeds us.
Read about how you can participate using our new community listserve and explore our tips on how to organize your own workshop/event!
As we start seeds for this year’s garden and select seedlings from local nurseries, now is the time to consider another great reason to grow our own – dye color!
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For centuries, botanicals have been a rich source of textile color but today the majority of our clothing and its color is synthetic, and we’re becoming increasingly aware of the effects of the microplastics they shed continuously. However, learning to dye with plant-based colors is a satisfying way to connect with the natural world, create beauty in our gardens, and besides – it’s fun!
