Fiber Arts
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Band Weaving: Turned Krokbragd – Saturday, April 12, 2025
Apr 12, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterUnlike plain weave patterns, which utilize only 2 sheds (up and down), Krokbragd patterns utilize 3 sheds and so require additional setup and manipulation of warp threads. In this class, students learn how to read a Turned Krokbragd chart and weave a cotton band using three groups of heddles. If you have taken Beth’s Introduction…
View MoreChallenge Yourself Series: Understanding Brioche Knitting – Saturday, April 26, 2025
Apr 26, 2025 9:30AM—1:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55115
RegisterBrioche is unequalled for its lofty texture and distinctive ribbed appearance. As if that’s not enough, it’s reversible. But it’s also mysterious! Even experienced knitters often have trouble grasping it. However, as a teacher experienced in teaching brioche, Liz presents all the information, secret tips, and guidance knitters need to learn it — without struggling!…
View MoreWeave a scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom – Saturdays, May 3 & 17, 2025
May 03, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterCreate a woven scarf on a rigid heddle loom! In this two-session workshop, learn to warp a loom, wind a shuttle, hem stitch, weave and discuss troubleshooting, on the first day. During the second session learn several fringe options and how to wet finish. Discuss how to plan for future projects on the loom including…
View MoreBand Weaving: Plain Weave on an Inkle Loom – Saturday, May 17, 2025
May 17, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterBand loom weaving is easier than you may think and it is a great way to start weaving. The bands woven on an Inkle loom are versatile and very useful. This type of weaving has been around for centuries, there are endlessly fascinating weavings that can be created on an Inkle loom. In this class,…
View MoreBand Weaving: Baltic-style Pickup – Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Jun 14, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterBand loom weaving is easier than you may think and it is a great way to start weaving. The bands woven on an Inkle loom are versatile and very useful. This type of weaving has been around for centuries, there are endlessly fascinating weavings that can be created on an Inkle loom. In this class,…
View MoreBeginning Spinning on a Wheel – Saturday, June 28, 2025
Jun 28, 2025 9:30AM—12:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterWhere does thread come from? Have you ever wondered how a spinning wheel works, or how your wool socks or sweater was made? This class will explore the fundamentals of spinning. – wheel parts – treadling – fiber uptake – drafting – plying – setting and finishing All fibers will be provided by the instructor.…
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