Explore Our Classes
Events Search and Views Navigation
November 2019
Beginning Quilting: Triangles & Stars – 2 half-day classes
Have you always wanted to try quilting and found the thought of it intimidating? Are you an experienced quilter and want to polish your skills? With the guidance of expert quilter Wynn Martin, you will enjoy reviewing the basics and create an oversized block quilt suitable for a baby quilt or wall hanging. We will use the “Carpenter’s Star” block to create basic quilt components, evaluate color choices and also use tools, such as rulers, templates, and rotary cutters. Each…
Find out more »Beginning Knitting-Make a Cozy Headband
- Sold out!
Intimidated by knitting? Tried it multiple times but got frustrated and dropped it? Join long-time instructor Liz Towers who will gently guide you and support you as you become an honest-to-goodness knitter! You can do it! Learn the basics as you knit a cozy headband just in time for winter. Once you make one, Liz promises you’ll be knitting more as Christmas gifts! Choose from 3 project options and please specify your choice when signing up. Students will receive…
Find out more »Tuesday Knitting Nights at MMFS 6pm
Come as you are and bring a knitting project you’re in the middle of, or have been meaning to start! If you don't knit, bring your crochet or embroidery! Whatever you want to work on. Find a new friend or meet up with an old one, to enjoy time knitting together. This group will be a haven for knitters where everyone is valued. Knitters are wonderful at supporting each other, this will be an opportunity to learn and share knowledge. …
Find out more »January 2020
Beginning Crocheting
If you have ever wanted to learn how to crochet, now is a great time to do it! In this 2 1/2 hour class, we will learn how to chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, triple crochet and more. Our goal is to send each participant home with a beautiful and useful crocheted hot pad holder and with the confidence to continue to work on your craft at home. Instructor Pam Anderson is known for her humor and…
Find out more »Needle Felted Eastern Bluebird
Needle felt a beautiful Eastern Bluebird! Students will learn techniques for needle felting a three-dimensional, lifelike bird from corriedale wool roving, and to felt fine detail using merino prefelt and merino roving. Participants will learn needle felting basics and techniques to needle felt details and realism in wool. Unique finishing details will render a hanging bird ornament. Participants will complete one bird in class and leave with enough supplies to make a second one on their own. Felting wool means…
Find out more »Intro to Nålbinding
Experience the joy of creation; shaping things out of simple materials. Explore the ancient form of textile construction, Nålbinding (needle stitching), that can be traced back to the bronze and iron age. Nålbinding preceded knitting and crochet and is seen more recently in Scandinavian mittens, hats, stockings and milk strainers. Students will begin by making their own wooden needles from cherrywood (provided) and proceed to learn the basic stitches of Nålbinding made by interlocking loops. Construction of a warm cowl…
Find out more »Knit Rope Basket
We are pleased as punch to be offering this class by world-famous artisan Cara Corey. You can find her works on Etsy and Amazon Shop. She has taught classes from California to Minnesota. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter you will love this chunky knitting project. Knit and crochet designer Cara Corey will teach you how to knit a basic garter stitch using giant needles and soft cotton rope. Then you will assemble your knitted swatch into a…
Find out more »February 2020
Knit Giant Chunky Blanket
We at Marine Mills are delighted to offer another class by Cara Corey. This is Cara’s most popular class and we can see why! Learn how to make a dreamy super thick and cozy knit blanket out of wool roving, plus tips and techniques for caring for these blankets. No knitting experience required! Knit and crochet designer Cara Corey will show you how to use a “table knitting” technique, forming the stitches with your hands rather than using knitting needles.…
Find out more »Knitting: Intro to Cables!
In this amazing class, you will learn the skills of learning cables, learning to knit on double-pointed needles (it's not as hard as you think it is!) and learning to read patterns and charts. Quick Knit Mitts - Simple, soft, and warm mitts to jazz up your winter (and leave your fingers free for texting...or knitting!) Students will complete one mitt in class with the confidence to knit the other mitt at home. Necessary skills for the class: Knit, Purl,…
Find out more »Intro to Boro Fabrics
Boro –a Japanese word meaning “broken: an aesthetic that is based on fabric or garments that have been heavily used, tattered, and repaired using various darning techniques. Boro cloth lends itself to several trending movements such as sustainability (upcycle, recycle, circular design); visible mending (sashiko stitching, slow stitching) and mindfulness, as people have become interested in more sustainable fashion and clothing. Learn the History of Boro, the difference between sashiko and running stitch, embroidery floss and sashiko thread, fabric collage…
Find out more »March 2020
Needle Felted Chickadee
In this fast-paced class, students will learn techniques for needle felting a beautiful, three-dimensional, lifelike bird from Corriedale wool roving and felting fine detail using merino prefelt and merino roving. Participants will learn needle felting basics and techniques to needle felt details and realism in wool. Unique finishing details will render a hanging bird ornament. Participants will complete one bird in class and leave with enough supplies to make a second one on their own. Felting is older than spinning…
Find out more »