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Needle Felted Mini Sculpture – New!

October 30, 2025

Create small sculptures, creatures, and toys in miniature! Learn how to turn your ideas into something tangible with just a needle and some colorful wool strands. Using repetitive movements from the needle, you will "knit" the wool fibers together to create a denser structure wiith the fibers. From a mustard bottle, to a kitten, to […]

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Learn to Use a Sewing Machine: Make a Zippered Pouch (A)

October 30, 2025

In 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 […]

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Introduction to Loom Weaving

October 30, 2025

Learn to weave on a floor loom. You’ll enjoy warping demonstrations and plenty of practice time, along with tips for achieving smooth selvages and an even beat. Plan to design and complete at least one plain weave project—a rag rug, a scarf or a table runner. Returning students will take on more complex projects.

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Indigo + Natural Dye Sampler – New!

October 30, 2025

This class is the perfect opportunity to try out indigo and natural dye techniques. Spend the weekend creating unique patterned fabrics using nature dyes including cochineal and black walnut, and learn how mordants work on natural fabrics.

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Learn to Knit (A)

October 30, 2025

Learn the ancient craft of knitting! You will learn to cast on, knit, purl and cast off to make a beginners project. We'll also cover pattern reading, abbreviations, yarn and needle selection.

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Intermediate Sewing (B)

October 30, 2025

Build confidence and advance your sewing techniques with a mix of instruction and hands-on practice. Week one will go over sewing 2 types of zippers, and the remaining classes are structured studio sessions where students receive guided support to explore more advanced techniques and sewing projects, depending on their goals. Students should come to the […]

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Slow-Stitched Embellishments (B)

October 30, 2025

Explore several methods of hand-stitched embellishment for fabric, including embroidery, kantha, sashiko, boro, and visible mending. Reap the benefits of a meditative and calming approach to art-making with fabric. All class materials will be included, but we encourage you to bring in your own items to mend or embellish, too.

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Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving (A)

October 30, 2025

Learn 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 […]

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Needle Felting Pop Culture (Ages 15 – 18) (Limited Offering) – New!

October 30, 2025

Get ready to be a super fan and re-create your favorite music artist or video game character. Create a miniature with needle-felting natural fibers based on a beloved cartoon or real-life figure. Needle felting is intuitive and very easy to learn. We will learn the basics of creating a 3D sculpture while learning how to […]

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Sculptural Basketry

October 30, 2025

Learn the basics of basketry with an emphasis on using the techniques to make 3D sculptural forms. We will cover the basics of weaving and dyeing with reed, coiling with raffia, and looping with waxed thread. We will use these skills as the starting point for thinking about baskets as sculptures. Plan to leave class […]

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Intermediate Sewing (A)

October 30, 2025

Improve 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.

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Art Quilt Studio

October 30, 2025

Do you want to learn to quilt or change your approach to quilting? We’ll cover contemporary quilt design and technique. You’ll learn about piecing, applique and machine quilting. You’ll leave with a finished wall or lap quilt.

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Learn to Sew With Guided Projects

October 30, 2025

This 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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Slow-Stitched Embellishments (A)

October 30, 2025

Explore several methods of hand-stitched embellishment for fabric, including embroidery, kantha, sashiko, boro, and visible mending. Reap the benefits of a meditative and calming approach to art-making with fabric. All class materials will be included, but we encourage you to bring in your own items to mend or embellish, too.

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Hanging Art: Hand Sewing, Applique + Beading – New!

October 30, 2025

Learn how to create gorgeous hand-sewn and beaded wall art. Give your one of a kind creation to a loved one or to hang it up in your own home! We will go over stitching, beading, and appliqué techniques to create the most unique pieces. Join the sewing circle and make some friends!

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Introduction to Sewing (A)

October 30, 2025

Learn 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 […]

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Leatherworking: Make a Card Holder Necklace – New! (Adults and Youth 12+ with a Registered Adult)

October 17, 2025

Learn the basics of leatherworking to create a fully handmade, one-of-a-kind leather necklace with dyed decorative shells or gems. You will learn how to use a custom leather card holder necklace pattern, how to select appropriate types of leather for small goods, safe and confident handling of essential leatherworking tools and techniques, and finishing techniques […]

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