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Liz O'Brien

Grand Marais, MN
North House Folk School photo of instructor, Liz O'Brien

Liz’s interest and enthusiasm for fiber arts runs the gamut. Primarily self-taught, she has over ten years’ combined experience in knitting, hand-stitching, decorative embroidery and natural dye work. She was first introduced to natural dyes while working as a naturalist and farm educator some years back. The magic of coaxing living color from plants was irresistible and natural dye work quickly became a cornerstone of her creativity. With an emphasis on using garden-grown or locally foraged dye materials, Liz’s work reflects an intentional practice in slowing down and cultivating an ever-growing connection between self and sense of place.

Instagram: @upnorthfiberco

Current Courses Offered by Liz O'Brien

Teaser image for Beginner Shibori: Dye Techniques with Indigo

Beginner Shibori: Dye Techniques with Indigo

Connect with centuries of tradition through the art of shibori in this hands-on workshop! …
Sat, Jun 8th, 2024  –  Sun, Jun 9th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Liz O'Brien
Teaser image for Bundle Dyeing with Garden-Grown Pigments & More

Bundle Dyeing with Garden-Grown Pigments & More

Create bright colors and unique patterns in this one day (or afternoon!) bundle dye class using…
Thu, Sep 19th, 2024
9am-3pm
Instructor: Liz O'Brien
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Young Woodworkers Camp

Kids ages 5-6 (morning session) and kids ages 7-9 (afternoon session) are invited to bring their…
Mon, Jul 22nd, 2024  –  Fri, Jul 26th, 2024
9am-noon each day
Instructors: Lauren Newby, Liz O'Brien
Mon, Jul 22nd, 2024  –  Fri, Jul 26th, 2024
1pm-4pm each day
Instructors: Lauren Newby, Liz O'Brien
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