Make patches to sew on clothes by upcycling material. We will use paint pens and learn to draw designs and lettering, learn embroidery, and experiment with woodblock printing to create wearable art! The teacher will help students execute their creative vision for their patches. The goal is to have a handful of patches made by […]
read moreGo to Fantastic Thrift and The Clothes Rack for a thrifting experience where you'll learn how to find items to thrift and upcycle into a garment. The first day will go over thrifting in person and end with a plan for a project to upcycle and repurpose based on the thrift store purchases on the […]
read moreCreate something beautiful and useful! Learn to weave several baskets using reed, seagrass, and natural materials.
read moreHand-spinning is an ancient and nearly universal fiber craft transcending cultural roles that range from the personal to the ceremonial. In this class, we will familiarize ourselves with the drop spindle as an effective tool, and explore a range of fibers and techniques for creating thread, cordage, and yarn. Spinning is a craft to hone […]
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 moreBuild 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 […]
read moreMake art side-by-side as a family! Each week, you will explore a new medium to create a beautiful project together. Work together to create a stuffed pillow doll. Use fabric markers, fabric, stuffing, and your imagination to create a doll!
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 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 […]
read moreDo 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.
read moreKnit a special sweater for a tiny person in your life! The techniques needed to make a quick little baby sweater can easily be translated to a sweater for any size person, too. We will learn to read patterns, knit in the round, using circular needles, and many other surprises.
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 moreWeave a mossy circle full of texture and interest. Have fun learning the basics of weaving and exploring your creative vision. Everyone has a green thumb when it's made from fiber!
read moreLearn to quilt! We'll cover the basics of using a sewing machine to create quilts, including some of the most popular stitches, different types of fabric, and more! We'll use simple quilt patterns to make a small lap quilt or quilted wall hanging.
read moreLearn how to create magical, fuzzy 3D sculptures starting with an idea and a ball of wool. Using a needle to knit the fibers together, transform the colorful wool into anything your mind can dream. Make a fluffy animal, a race car, the best meal you've ever had, or anything else you can imagine!
read moreLearn the basics of alterations and mending to give your wardrobe a longer (or second) life! We'll learn the techniques on some practice pieces of fabric, then you'll apply these new skills to your own clothing. Plan to bring in basic garments that need some TLC.
read moreExplore 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.
read moreMake a personalized handmade fabric doll for that special child in your life. Explore different techniques like ladder stitch, hem stitch, couch stitch, fabric painting, and embellishing. This class is perfect for beginner sewers.
read moreLearn 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 […]
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 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 moreSpend the evening with artist Jo Patzig and learn some basic embroidery stitches! Then, you'll use those stitches to make expressive patches that you can attach to your clothes or bags.
read moreSpend the evening with artist Jo Patzig and learn some basic embroidery stitches! Then, you'll use those stitches to make expressive patches that you can attach to your clothes or bags.
read moreJoin fiber artist Julia Pfaff to participate in this special and one-of-a-kind process. Use an organic natural indigo bath which turns your cotton fabric into the bluest of all blues. Indigo is a plant which is naturally processed and then left to ferment in order to dye items (like the original jeans!) their signature deep […]
read moreJoin fiber artist Julia Pfaff to participate in this special and one-of-a-kind process. Use an organic natural indigo bath which turns your cotton fabric into the bluest of all blues. Indigo is a plant which is naturally processed and then left to ferment in order to dye items (like the original jeans!) their signature deep […]
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