Sanborn Mills Farm

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Sanborn Mills Farm

Hands on education in craft and traditional farming. Inspiring the future with tools from the past.

Sanborn Mills Farm is a traditional New Hampshire working farm with agricultural fields and managed forests, timber framed barns and outbuildings still in use for animals, a sawmill, a grist mill (both water-powered), and a blacksmith shop, all dating from the 1830s. The farm buildings are clustered around two dams at the outlet of Sanborn Pond, and are surrounded by almost 2,000 acres of open space in conservation.

06/06/2026

Meet Madeleine McGarrity 🌿🎨

Madeleine is a natural dye print specialist, researcher, and textile artist based in Providence, RI. A graduate of RISD’s Printmaking program, she combines years of experience in textile printing, dye research, and teaching to guide students through the rich possibilities of natural color and surface design. Madeleine will be teaching Mastering Mordants this June, an immersive hands-on workshop exploring the chemistry and creative potential of natural dye processes. https://sanbornmills.org/shop/mastering-mordants/

06/05/2026

Forge your own high carbon cooking knife in this immersive five-day workshop exploring the fundamentals of bladesmithing and kitchen knife design. Students will practice forging, grinding, heat treating, handle fitting, and polishing while creating a beautifully finished hidden tang knife with a handcrafted multi-piece handle. https://sanbornmills.org/workshops/forged-kitchen-knife/

06/04/2026

Learn the craft of wearable metalwork in this beginner-friendly blacksmithing class focused on creating handcrafted jewelry and adornments like hairpins, brooches, pendants, and bracelets. Students will practice foundational forging techniques while exploring the balance between function and beauty, then bring their own creative ideas to life through personalized projects at the forge. https://sanbornmills.org/workshops/hand-forged-jewelry-and-wearables/

06/03/2026

Step into the world of early American craftsmanship in this hands-on woodworking class focused on building a traditional wall box inspired by historic designs. Using a blend of hand tools and machine work, students will create and decorate a functional piece customized to their own style while exploring the beauty and practicality of classic cabinetry traditions. https://sanbornmills.org/workshops/build-a-traditional-wall-box/

06/02/2026

Explore the vibrant world of the white line woodcut — a uniquely American printmaking tradition born in Provincetown in the early 1900s. In this hands-on workshop, students will learn to design, carve, and hand-print beautiful multicolor prints from a single block while experimenting with contemporary techniques and creative mark-making tools to create their own one-of-a-kind works of art. https://sanbornmills.org/workshops/white-line-wood-cut/

06/01/2026

Join us in this hands-on workshop exploring both flax spinning and weaving on 4-shaft looms. Perfect for beginners, this immersive class will guide students through the full process. From designing a simple project and dressing the loom to weaving and finishing their own beautiful linen cloth. https://sanbornmills.org/workshops/introduction-to-spinning-and-weaving-linen/

05/31/2026

Join master dyer for a 5-day workshop in traditional Yoruba Batik from his native Nigeria. You will learn the cultural meaning behind the designs used and the techniques to execute them on fabric. This class is for students who would like to experiment more with color and learn how to use multiple colors within your batik. https://sanbornmills.org/workshops/traditional-yoruba-batik-using-multiple-colors/

05/30/2026

Dusk on the farm is a moment that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and appreciate the beauty of this place.

05/29/2026

If you have always wanted to make the clothes YOU envision in your head, here is your chance! Using the techniques from her book, Design-It-Yourself Clothes, Cal will teach you how to draft your own basic patterns for a shift dress, lounge pant and a button-down shirt/jacket, based on the measurements of your unique body. https://sanbornmills.org/workshops/design-and-make-your-own-wardrobe/

05/28/2026

Learn the art of turning freshly harvested wood into a beautiful handmade bowl while exploring the fundamentals of green woodturning. From sharpening tools and understanding lathe safety to rough turning, finishing, and preventing cracks, students will gain the skills and confidence to create wooden bowls from tree to table. https://sanbornmills.org/workshops/bowl-turning-basics-8-28-30/

Address

7097 Sanborn Road
Loudon, NH
03307

Telephone

(603) 435-7314

Website

http://www.sanbornmills.org/

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