Ashantilly Press welcomed back Laura Gardner, 2017 Winter Resident and her colleague Anne Cowie for an incredible Indigo Workshop! Using a wax resist, participants placed designs on their papers and then dyed them. After ironing the wax out, students made a 5 signature small book using their newly dyed papers as covers! It was a blast!
GEOFFREY DUESTERBECK,McIntosh Extension Agent, demonstrated how to establish a Hugelkulture raised bed and described the many benefits of this gardening method.
Joye Hanrahan astounded guests with her Valentine's Tea spread. Savory and sweet, a variety unsurpassed! Bob Allison at piano delighted everyone and topped off the fun afternoon!
Nicholas Silberg led this fun workshop where many lovely Valentine cards were produced. Students were able to choose from three set cards or use any of the blocks and type available in the shop to design their own original card! Thanks to Sara Blocker and Marty Carnes for assisting!
Jeannie Leonard demonstrated techniques to make beautiful jewelry. Participants each made a bracelet and a pair of earrings. Everyone had a great time!
Nancy Maier's ESL class from Savannah Tech's satellite campus in Hinesville visited Ashantilly and the Ashantilly Press. After a tour of "Old Tabby", each student printed a coaster on the Print Shop's C&P press.
Guests from Daufuskie Island Historical Society visited Ashantilly. They were given a tour of the "Old Tabby" and a printing demo in the Print Shop. They were then treated to a tour of Downtown Darien led by Buddy Sullivan.
Noel Gieleghem demonstrated how to use natural elements in your holiday decorations. Using grapevines, palm Boondoggles, oyster shells, pecans, and many other readily available items, participants were inspired to create beautiful decorations. Everyone had a great time! Thanks, Noel!
