Betty Pillsbury
Textile Artist, Instructor, Herbalist
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| Classes for 2007 - Advanced registration required. Contact information provided for each class. |
| Saturday, February 10, 10-noon,
Herbs for Cold and Flu Learn herbal remedies for relief
of colds and flu. Whether it's your sinuses, sore throat or a mild
cough, there are herbs that can help. Cost $20. Held in
Huntersland, NY. Call Betty at (518) 827-8730 to register.
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| Tuesday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. Evening Star Quilter's Guild, Belvidere, NJ. Lecture: History of Crazy Quilting/Trunk Show of Betty's Work Email Lucie at lucbar2@verizon.net for more information |
| Tuesday, February 20 9:30-3:30 workshop and 6:30 lecture, Berks Quilters Guild, Wyosmissing, PA. Notebook Sampler Workshop and Lecture: History of Crazy Quilting/Trunk Show of Betty's Work. Email Diane at jasmineqlt@dejazzd.com for more information. |
| Sunday, February 25, The Edwardian Needle, Bloomfield, NJ. Beginning Crazy Quilting Learn the Victorian art of crazy quilting as you create a block or tea cozy. In this class, you will hand piece and then embellish your work. The quintessential crazy quilt embroidery stitches will be taught as well as many tips for working with beads, buttons and other embellishments. Call Pam at 973-743-9833 for more information and to register. |
| Wednesday, February 28, 7:00 p.m., Sand Lake Garden Club. Confessions of an Herb Lover For Garden Club members only.
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| Sunday, March 4, 1:00-3:00, Thyme for Tea,
Lawyersville, NY. Herbs for Menopause
Menopause is a not a disease, but a natural stage in every woman's life.
However, difficult symptoms can make this transitional time uncomfortable
for some. Join Betty as we discuss herbal relief of menopausal
irritations. Call Christine at 518-234-1640 to register.
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| Saturday, March 10, 9-noon, SUNY
Cobleskill. Introduction to Herbs Interested in
herbs but don't know an infusion from a decoction or a salve from a
tincture? Join Betty Pillsbury of The Green Spiral for a cup of herb
tea and a talk about herbs, herbalism and how you can incorporate herbs into
your life. Bring questions and an open mind. Call 518-255-5528
for more information and to register.
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| Sunday, March 18 1-3 p.m., Thyme for Tea, Lawyersville, NY. Make Your Own Skin Care Products Many commercial products are filled with synthetic ingredients and dangerous chemicals. In this class, we will create our own natural facial steam, mask and cream using gentle ingredients. Demonstration of technique and recipes to create more at home are included. Betty Pillsbury of The Green Spiral makes this a fun and informative class. Contact Christine at 518-234-1640 to register. |
| Sunday, March 25, The Edwardian Needle, Bloomfield, NJ. Crazy Embroidery Every crazy quilt needs hand embroidery. Learn variations of classic crazy quilt stitches such as twisted herringbone, tied herringbone, triple feather, maidenhair and more. Learn why the chant, "Shoulder, shoulder, bellybutton" will help you stitch better. Call Pam at 973-743-9833 for more information and to register. |
| Sunday, April 15, 1:00-2:30, Landis Arboretum, Esperance, NY. A Dyer's Garden Plants have been used for centuries to obtain dyes for coloring fibers. Herbalist Betty Pillsbury will discuss dye plants that can be grown in our zone 5 climate. Come learn the growing requirements and the uses for many herbs and flowers useful in the dye process. Call Landis Arboretum at 518-875-6935 for more information and to register.
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| Saturday, April 21, 9:00-3:00, Gallupville, NY. Valley Artisan Market Enjoy a day of shopping for exquisite hand-made items made by members of the Valley Artisan Group. Betty will be selling her herbal products. |
| Sunday, April 22, The Edwardian Needle, Bloomfield, NJ. Notebook Sampler A little taste of everything! Bead a dragonfly, fashion a fabric flower, learn a needle woven leaf, stitch a spider web, make a bullion rose and create a pansy from wired ribbon. This is a fun sampling of techniques. All by hand. Call Pam at 973-743-9833 for more information and to register.
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| Sunday, April 29, 9:00-3:15 Green Spiral Herbal Study Program Day one. Many of us remember the time when grandmothers had the knowledge and skills to keep their families healthy through good nutrition and simple home remedies. The times has come again for us to recall that wisdom and incorporate it into our lives. Discover how easy it is to bring that genuine experience to your everyday life -- wrap your hands around a steaming mug of herbal tea; ease a headache with natural relief; or soothe your skin with an organic salve. Through the Green Spiral Herbal Study program, you will learn to identify, grown and use herbs for their nutritional, therapeutic and creative benefits. Come to Dan and Betty's herb farm in Huntersland for 50 hours of instruction from April to October and learn about herbs. Please email Betty at bpills@midtel.net or call her at 518-827-8730 for more information. Only students registered in the program may participate. |
| Saturday, May 5, 11:00-1:00, Wellington's Herbs and Spices, Schoharie. Introduction to Herbs Interested in herbs but don't know an infusion from a decoction or a salve from a tincture? Join Betty Pillsbury of The Green Spiral for a cup of herb tea and a talk about herbs, herbalism and how you can incorporate herbs into your life. Bring questions and an open mind. Call Carolyn at 518-295-7366 for more information and to register. |
| Saturday, May 19, 9:00-3:15
Green Spiral Herbal Study Program
Day two. Saturday, June 9, noon02:00 Wellington's Herbs and Spices, Schoharie, NY. Herb Walk Betty will take you on an herb walk around Wellington's beautiful gardens. We'll look at useful plants and learn some history and usage. You may be surprised to learn those weeds in your lawn are actually beneficial plants. Bring a camera (if you wish) and a notebook. Call Carolyn at 518-295-7366 for more information and to register. Saturday, June 16, 9:0003:15 Green Spiral Herbal Study Program Day three.
More classes will be added, stay tuned! |
| Betty Pillsbury |
| 166 Coon's Rd |
| Middleburgh, NY 12122 |
| Send email to bpills@midtel.net Webmaster |