This course will cover the fundamental skills of flat-pattern design, the process of using “blocks” or “slopers” to create sewing patterns for apparel design. Students will learn how to take body measurements for pattern making and introduce them to the two methods of dart manipulation. Students will use these methods skirt slopers in order to […]
read moreStitching and Indigo make a magical combination. Students learn a variety of stitched resist dye techniques to produce samples on a variety of fabric types and work on elaborate combinations to make uniquely patterned fabrics suitable for quilting, home decorating and garments.
read moreCreate your own whimsical-shaped woven art! We will cover warping a metal frame loom into fun, playful shapes and basic weaving stitches to create texture and interest.
read moreUse low-tech printing techniques such as stencil, stamp and texture plates to print fabric. Learn about repeats and compositional printing. We will work with dye and discharge paste. Perfect for beginners or experienced fiber students. Your finished fabrics can be used in home furnishing, clothing, and quilting projects.
read moreImprove sewing skills with guided practice during class time. After weekly demonstrations, students can work on individual projects and explore more advanced techniques. Demonstrations include sewing zippers and buttonholes, specialty seams and finishes, making fit adjustments to sewing patterns, and other student requests.
read moreStudents will source imagery from the fondest memories to recreate a two-dimensional felted portrait with wool. Using a piece of felt fabric to size, we will apply transfer methods to allow for an exact fiber replica of the original photo. Then, with a specific set of needles, we will add all the details needed to […]
read moreLearn how to weave on a rigid heddle loom! We'll warp a rigid heddle loom using the direct warping method. This method is unique to rigid heddles and quick to set up so you can start weaving in no time. You can expect demonstrations on maintaining straight selvages, dealing with weft tails, changing colors, and […]
read moreUse simple techniques with textile pigment to print designs on your own fabric, then sew your own tote bag and pillow with a sewing machine!
read moreIntro to Natural Dyeing is an eight-week course that teaches the history, processes, and expansive modalities of natural dying through the making of a simple Robe Jacket. The course is structured to move from rigid(ish) dye methods into more experimental ones. Students also will learn how to measure and cut a simple pattern and sew […]
read moreLearn to write an image based poem and bring it to life by embroidering an image from your work. We’ll explore imagery in poetry and then each student will craft their own image driven poem with prompts and help from poet Emily Okamoto-Green. Poems will be workshopped in class and then students will choose one […]
read moreLearn basic sewing techniques and create a project of your choice with instructor guidance. Weekly demonstrations will include sewing machine basics, fabric basics, simple seams, simple hems, zipper application, how to take body measurements, and how to follow a sewing pattern. The first classes will be demonstration-based and the final classes will focus on the […]
read moreCreate something beautiful and useful! Learn to weave several baskets using reed, seagrass, and natural materials.
read moreIn this fast-paced beginners' course, students will learn the basics of machine sewing. First, students will learn how to set up their machines and practice using them. Once students feel comfortable with simple machine sewing, they will have the opportunity to sew a zippered pouch to apply their new skills. Along the way, students will […]
read moreLearn how to needle felt underwater creatures! Needle felting is a very old and accessible art form using wool fibers that are dyed bright colors! Get inspired by goldfish, axolotls and aquatic plant life while we watch underwater nature documentaries and manipulate our felt into shape!
read moreLearn to weave with an overshot pattern and make a table linen. Using 2 shuttles weaving different patterns, overshot patterns allow you to expand your pattern potential without having to expand your loom. In this class we will discuss overshot patterns and how they function as a weave structure. Choose from a couple overshot patterns […]
read moreLearn the basics of lace knitting. We will cover some history and different traditions of lace as well as reading pattens and charts, basic lace stitches, cast ons and bind offs. We will complete a bookmark project in class.
read moreImprov quilting is quilting with freedom in mind. Beginning a quilt with no real concept, quilters will spin the fabric into an ever-evolving fabric tapestry. We’ll dive into improv quilting blocks of our own while talking about the pioneers of this technique (Rosie Lee Tompkins, Quilters of Gee’s Bend, Etc.)
read moreWork with an organic indigo vat and a paste resist to pattern fabric. We’ll learn about the magic of indigo and talk about how to creatively block out areas of the fabric with a paste resist.
read moreLearn to weave tapestry on a portable frame loom. Students will learn 2 different warping techniques for a sampler and a finished piece. This class teaches traditional tapestry techniques with an emphasis on experimental weaving. We will explore color hatching, joins, basic shape construction, eccentric weft, rya knots, and more! You will construct your own […]
read moreLearn how to turn your favorite clothing into sewing patterns without taking it apart. This workshop will cover how to copy most garments, and students will leave with a finished pattern matching their favorite garment.
read moreHave a weaving project in mind you’d love to tackle, but a little stuck on where to start? Let’s plan it out together. Learn the steps to plan out your next weaving project. We’ll have an overview of what goes into planning and what information you need to know to get started. We’ll then walk […]
read moreFiber passes through the hands as a tether into deep ritual, relationship, and memory of shared labor. In Wool Spinning as Ritual, we will situate wool into our ecologic, historic, and social contexts, and trust the material as teacher. We will learn to spin wool in its most elemental form, becoming familiar with simple but […]
read moreLearn how to create simple patterns using a frame loom. Students will review some frame loom weaving basics, including warping and plain weave. Weaving will include 2 shuttles to create twill and chevron patterns and exploring how small variations can create different pattern effects.
read moreAre you bald, cool or just need a new hat? This beginner’s course dives into the process of sewing and fitting our own unique bucket hats! From the experienced sewist to the”I’ve never touched a machine in my life", we’ll all walk out with a little more knowledge about the world of headwear!
read moreThis class is an introduction to sewing. The goal is not to dive deep on any one skill, but to teach you the most basic and useful techniques to sewing that you can build on in more advanced classes. Since the goal is to learn by doing, we are going to attempt to complete one […]
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