The Weekend includes

Download the flyer with the schedule and basic information (PDF format.)

Here is an overview of the 2026 schedule.

Friday, September 11th

5 - 6 pm: Gather at the Seeley Lake Community Hall to check in and share some social time. (Click here to view a map location.)

Saturday, September 12th

MORNING SESSION 9 AM‍ -Ink and Watercolor Paint Making from Plants
Jodi Gear - Artist
Jodi will conduct a session on ink and paint making from
plant dyes, exploring and experimenting with botanical
color in a hands-on setting. Students will take home samples
of the paint and ink they have made.

This workshop is designed for beginners and experienced
makers alike. Some materials will be provided.

A demonstration on making lake pigments from plant dyes will be done, and students will then make a pan of watercolor paint from the pigment.

Supplies List:

• Sketchbook or watercolor book with smooth paper,

• dip pens if you have them (Jodi will have enough dip pens for people to borrow).

• Paint brushes; Use Kris’ or bring your own favorites.

Lunch on your own

AFTERNOON SESSION 1:00 PM -Beginning Spindle Spinning
Sylvia Smith - Spinner
Sylvia will teach you how to spin different types of wool on a drop spindle, and you’ll also learn how to create a plied yarn with this tool. At first glance, spinning on a drop spindle appears slower and more primitive than using a spinning wheel to create yarn. Looks can be deceiving, as a spindle is an effective tool for making yarn and it is more affordable and portable than a spinning wheel. No spinning experience is necessary.

A handout with resources and terminology will be provided. Bring your own spindle to use in class, or borrow one of Sylvia’s. Students may purchase take-home spindles if you chose to do so.

Sunday, September 13th

MORNING SESSION 9 AM‍ -Easy Peasy Silk Scarf Dyeing
Sylvia Smith - Spinner

Sylvia will help create your own unique wearable art using a virtually mess-free dyeing technique. No dyeing or fiber arts experience is required. Dyers will use silk scarves as their canvas to create either abstract or tangible images, using a broad palette of colors. One 6” x 54 “ silk scarf is included in the class fee. Additional scarfs will be available for purchase. Participants may have time to dye more than one scarf.

Supplies List: Squirt bottle to hold water, rubber or latex gloves, if you don’t want to dye your hands and an old towel to place under your dyeing tray.

Lunch on your own

AFTERNOON SESSION 1:00 PM -Nature Journaling
Kathy Settevendemie - Nature Journalist

Kathy has been nature journaling for years and brings to her journaling practice a background in growing native plants, an arts background in photography and visual arts, and she is an experienced watercolor artist specializing in botanical illustrations of Montana native plants. A skilled presenter and educator, Kathy brings passion and enthusiasm to her sessions that are open to people of all experience levels who love nature.

Supplies List:

• Journal and preferred media with brushes, etc. geared toward outdoor art practice.

Check out time is 5 pm from the Community Hall.