Textile Experiences for All Ages
Hi! I'm glad you're here.
I’ve spent years working with natural color and fibers. This site offer hands-on textile workshops, oriented to learn new skills in an environment designed to support curiosity, process and joy.
My hands-on workshops are designed for children, adults, and mixed-age groups.
Participants leave with a deeper understanding of textile processes and something meaningful they’ve made along the way.
For more visuals.Visit my Instagram @hayleyhaspel. Images shared with permission.
Who Am I?
My family name is Haspel which means spool in German. I learned about textiles as I followed my grandfather though our family clothing factory. My journey with natural dyes started in high school, when my teacher gave us a bag of onions skins to dye costumes. I was so excited by the experience, I went into a field of wildflowers to bring to class only to step into a pile of fire ants!
I find joy foraging for color and creating with textiles. I now bring the same spirit into my practice as an educator, mentor, and workshop facilitator. For over 30 years, I’ve worked with teachers, children, and families across Head Start, private preschools, and community-based programs, designing hands-on learning experiences that provide space for curiosity, exploration, and learning new skills.
Who am I ? I am the granddaughter who learned to sew when my grandfather handed me a needle with a wink.