Fiber Arts On The Farm
View from the Gael Roots farmhouse where the artists studio space is located
Cuddling with one the Shetland ewes, Lunna, who produces wool on the farm
Hand spinning yarn from the wool of Icelandic sheep raised on the farm
Handspun yarn dyed with wildflowers
Handspun, naturally dyed, and handwoven shawls from wool from Icelandic and Shetland sheep raised on the farm. Shawls made by neighboring fiber artist and farmer Amy Gillingham
Dye samples on cotton and silk created by 2024 Fiber Artist Davana Robedee
Weaving in the works by 2023 Fiber Artist In Residence Sophy Naess
Yarn dyed by the 2023 Fiber Artist in Residence. The colors came from plants harvested around Gael Roots and Wild Roots.
Harvesting golden rod for dyeing wool
Naturally dying wool with goldenrod flowers that grow abundantly on the mountain
One of the Icelandic ewes
Local Fiber Artist Samm Kunce harvesting fiber flax in August of 2022
A fiber flax bundle ready for drying
Fiber flax processed by the farm's neighbor and local artist Samm Kunce
Color samples of natural dyes from the farm harvested during one week in August
Sheep gathered in fall pasture
Felt, wool, and shearers. Gael Roots hosts workshops on fiber arts and raising sheep
Iris teaching Raising Sheep 101 Workshop
