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 […]
read moreLearn to make a scarf on a rigid heddle loom! Rigid heddle looms are user-friendly, portable, and perfect for beginners who want to learn how to weave. Students will learn to warp the loom with cotton thread, making it easier for beginners to hold tension on the loom, then move into weaving the weft with […]
read moreThis class combines Furoshiki, the Japanese art of gift wrapping and textile design. Paint, print, dye, and stamp custom reusable gift wrap. Just in time for the holiday season, learn how to wrap your gifts using your hand-printed fabric and ditch the single-use wrapping paper for good.
read moreBasketry for beginners! Learn how to make pine needle coil baskets, explore sourcing options, and discover various techniques and stitches. This will be a very relaxed vibe—expect to make one small basket!
read moreLearn how to create gorgeous hand-sewn and -beaded ornaments for the holidays. 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!
read moreWhat's better than a cute, handmade gift? Learn how to mix colors and manipulate fibers to make your loved one a tiny version of something they love. From bacon, to rainbows, to Moo Deng, to realistic flowers—needle felting is incredibly versatile, so let your imagination run wild!
read moreMake a festive holiday garland with fresh, fragrant greens like holly, boxwood, pine, nandina, and fir to create a beautiful piece of custom decor for your mantle, doorway, or banister. Mini bits of decor for embellishment will make them shine.
read moreWork with artist Tori Qualls and learn to needle felt and make a tiny soft sculpture out of wool! Students will take soft wool batting and a felting needle and learn to form small cozy objects out of wool.
read moreWork with artist Tori Qualls and learn to needle felt and make a tiny soft sculpture out of wool! Students will take soft wool batting and a felting needle and learn to form small cozy objects out of wool.
read moreTired of your sweaters not fitting? Or have you been reluctant to start a fitted garment project because you aren't sure how to get a good result? Whether you are a knitter or a crocheter, this class will teach you to use gauge swatches to accurately size your fit-dependent knitting or crochet projects! We will […]
read moreLearn 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.
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 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 morePart of the slow stitching movement, Sashiko is an ancient Japanese style of decorative stitching that draws inspiration from nature. Using grids and careful stitching this meditative technique creates designs that are visually striking. In this class, you'll learn about Sashiko’s history, materials, and patterns. Expect to create several samples during class. All materials included, […]
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 moreAre you a beginner knitter encountering problems or mistakes in your work that you're not sure how to fix? If so, this class is for you! We will explore the most common knitting problems beginners make, how to read your knitting to identify the problem, how to fix those problems, and techniques that can help […]
read moreCreate something beautiful and useful! Learn to weave several baskets using reed, seagrass, and natural materials.
read moreReady to learn one of the most useful sewing skills? In this beginner-friendly class, you'll discover how to hem pants like a pro—no prior sewing experience needed! Whether you’re looking to adjust the length of store-bought trousers or give old favorites a new life, this hands-on workshop will guide you through every step of the […]
read moreAre you looking for a way to use your fabric scraps from past projects? Let's transform those little pieces into something amazing! Join our hands-on class where we’ll transform your leftover fabric into a unique new garment. You’ll learn tips and tricks for picking and piecing fabrics together as we kick things off with a […]
read moreLearn 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.
read moreLearn how to apply two-dimensional needle felting techniques to make a felted portrait of your pet on fabric. With a printed out image of your pet, we will go through transferring an outline on fabric, filling in large shapes and adding in details with texture and layering. You’ll leave with a finished portrait of your […]
read moreIn this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to design, sketch, and create a functional, small-sized leather bag from start to finish. You’ll gain essential leatherworking skills including drafting a custom sewing pattern, selecting the right type of leather, using leather tools with confidence, hand-braiding leather pieces together, and assembling the bag with an adjustable […]
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 moreBasketry for beginners! Learn how to make pine needle coil baskets, explore sourcing options, and discover various techniques and stitches. This will be a very relaxed vibe—expect to make one small basket!
read moreLearn to dye fabric using the ancient Japanese tradition of shibori, otherwise known as tie-dye. You’ll use fiber reactive dyes to add color to white fabric. Your finished fabric will be perfect for quilting, garment sewing and home decorating.
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