Come and hear a bit of my journey, so far!

The 20 steps from Field to Fashion

A one hour seminar on October 18th

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the

Green Mountain Alpaca Fall Spectacular

Essex, Vermont

"Ishana Ingerman is a Burlington designer, artist and organizer working on regional textile development. As a part of her Winter Moose Coats Project, she has traveled around Vermont  to learn about the many steps involved in textile and garment manufacture.  Come and learn about the 20 steps she has identified, and the opportunities to make sustainable or nontoxic choices along the way."

PLEASE refrain from wearing any synthetic fragrances. All natural essential oils are not a problem. Thank you.

Event Information: click here.

New Photos on Fine Art America

Fall is here in all it's glory.  I have posted some photos I took recently on Fine Art America. They are now available as simple and customizable greeting cards as well as prints and canvases. Have a look at a few pictures here:

A Proud Pink Hollyhock

Sunset in Richmond, Vermont

Clouds, Mountains and Fall Color

Cashmere Goats dressed in Pom-Poms

The picture bellow was a blessing on my trip to Bristol, VT, today - to visit a new yarn store! I did purchase some yarn that my daughter has promised to knit up into a hat for me.  Llama and silk. Mmm. (I do love to knit, but I have been too busy working on Winter Moose to commit to a new project.)  As a result of my jaunt into Bristol, I met with a well established and excellent artist and artisan, Reed A. Prescott III. I took one look at his fine, handcrafted wood buttons, and knew that they were the ones I wanted for the Winter Moose coats. A very happy connection. 

Today, we  finally launched the Winter Moose Kickstarter with all the right pieces in place - and we are very excited about it. My daughter spent several hours, helping with the re-launch, and it is now open for donations. She also has donated her graphic design skill for our new poster. I hope you will spread the news about our fundraiser!

Winter Moose Kickstarter

In the last month I have visited two mills, and contacted several weavers and fiber farmers. What has me amazed are the two books I acquired recently on the finishing processes for woolen goods. What an amazingly complex science, and so little knowledge of it left in this area. Here is to bringing it back!
Please welcome the Winter Moose Kickstarter!  Five years in the making...

Here is the latest summary of my Winter Moose Coat Project. One more rough edge to smooth out and we can launch. The amount of money is almost double my original kickstarter plan, but that reflects how much more realistic and detailed the plan has become. This week I will be visiting with weavers, merino and alpaca owners, and two fiber mill owners in various parts of Vermont. Today, a new weaver came on board to weave the scarves I am designing for rewards. I am looking forward to my vacation with a purpose!

Our very first Art Show and Sale event! As a mother and daughter team, we did well. We both worked on our art during the day; I, with press moulds and clay, and Mika with Bob and His Llama illustrations, and horse sculptures. 

Little ceramic acorns, and three new hanging vials: 2 weeks to go before the show.

 Here is the poster for the show and sale where Little Oak Studio makes it's debut!  I hope to see you there  :  )

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