Gelsomina Ritter- Malferrari | The Acorn Gathering
Gelsomina Ritter- Malferrari
Here is a list of new and past instructors to give you a taste of classes offered.We strive to provide a unique & diverse group of creative & talented instructors. Soon after you arrive at the gathering you will hear about the classes offered for the week and sign up... old school style. Daily morning announcements happen to help you find classes to jump in on. Don't worry, there are plenty of classes to choose from!
Living and raising her family on a 20 acre homestead, near Boulder, Colorado, Gelsomina has dedicated her life to feeding her family with the most nourishing food possible, raising her children to be connected to the earth, and creating and making things with her hands. She milks the family cow, makes baskets, gardens passionately, sings, and teaches primitive skills at the Laughing Coyote Project. http://www.laughingcoyoteproject.org
These beautiful pouches come from the Saami reindeer herders of Scandinavia. We will be working with brain tan and bark tanned deer skins and fish skins to sew a colorful and useful bag.