Textile Experiences for All Ages
Hi! I'm glad you're here.
I invite you to explore nature’s colors and fibers in these workshops. Participants will explore these materials through various hands-on textile techniques. The workshops create space for curiosity and the quiet joy of working with natural materials.
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.