Posts by Sarah Bassman

Sarah joined the Small Farms Program at the end of 2022 as an Extension Aide tasked with providing administrative, logistical and overall support of the program’s expanding needs.

Veteran In Person Workshop: Botanical Printing

By Sarah Bassman / June 6, 2023

In this incredibly dynamic and fun workshop you will be able to create your own one-of-a-kind silk scarf using a natural dyeing method called Botanical Printing! First, you will harvest flowers and plants grown by Sarah herself, then use them to print your own design onto textiles. This farm to fiber experience is magical and…

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Baskets containing foraged flowers for dying fabric.

Veteran Virtual Workshop: Foraging for Color

By Sarah Bassman / May 23, 2023

Come learn about foraging and cultivating dye plants with Sarah Gotowka of Luna Fiber Studio. In this packed 90 minute workshop, Sarah will discuss her successes and (many) failures with dye plants of the North Eastern United States. She will also provide in depth instructions on how to optimally grow several varieties that she has…

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A bottle of essential oil for aromatherapy and a small tub of lotion next to a sprig of eucalyptus.

POSTPONED – Veteran Well Being Workshop: DIY Self-Care Kit

By Sarah Bassman / May 15, 2023

*This event has been postponed. Once a new date has been determined we will update the event listing. What: The DIY Self-Care Kit workshop is a hands-on wellness experience designed to teach veterans how to create their own customized collection of self-care products. This workshop will cover essential oil blending techniques, natural ingredients, and practical…

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Purple, pink, and white fibers woven in a loom

Weaving on a Tapestry Loom

By Sarah Bassman / January 17, 2023

Applications for this event are closed. Contact us at ns963@cornell.edu or blk26@cornell.edu   if you have questions. Thank you.   

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SFP staff headshot Sarah

Welcoming a New Team Member to the Small Farms Program

By Sarah Bassman / January 10, 2023

The Cornell Small Farms Program team continues to grow, and we recently welcomed our newest team member, Sarah Bassman. Sarah introduces herself below, and shares more about what she’ll be working on as the Small Farms Program Extension Aide.  I joined the Small Farms Program at the end of 2022 as an Extension Aide tasked…

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Building a Loom with Upcycled Material: A Virtual Seminar for Military Veterans

By Sarah Bassman / December 15, 2022

Are you raising animals or growing plants for fiber? Have you considered making value added products using wool or other fibers? It is often assumed that weaving takes an incredible amount of space and money. Well, Sarah Gotowka is here to show you that anyone can weave easily and resourcefully from their own home! Join us…

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