We have Deb and Pete Oswald hosting a monthly Sock Machine Crank-in gathering at Marine Mills Folk School every first Saturday of the month!  MMFS invites all of you “Crankers” to the Folk School beginning at 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.  This will be a time for gathering like-minded Circular Sock Machine (CSM) enthusiasts who…

Where 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.…

This rigid heddle loom class is designed for any level weaver! Your guide is Lisa Peterson, weaver extraordinaire. You will complete a table runner or set of coasters, learning how to create patterns using color, fiber texture, and a few simple techniques. We may even find some truly natural fibers to incorporate into your weaving…

Doodling clears the mind and opens space for creativity, innovation, and calm. Learn new embroidery stitches by embroidering embellishments on vintage printed fabric. Your instructor will provide the following materials: High-Quality Embroidery Hoop Embroidery Needle Threader Water Soluble Pen Vintage printed fabric Embroidery Floss Students are asked to bring: Your class is scheduled over a…

Band 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,…

What can you do with old fabric? WEAVE IT into a placemat or table runner. In this class, you will prepare fabric, warp the loom, and weave. This class is designed for any level weaver! Your guide is Lisa Peterson, weaver extraordinaire. Feel free to bring “fiber” to prepare. Lisa will also have plenty of fiber to…

***This event requires NO registration! Come as you are and bring a knitting project — whether you’re in the middle of one, or have a project you’ve been meaning to start. If you don’t knit, bring your crochet or embroidery, spinning, or weaving. Find a new friend or meet up with an old one and enjoy…

March through June 2025 classes will open for registration on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 to members and on Thursday, January 30, 2025 to the general public. Not a member? Sign up here. Want to be notified when registration opens? Sign up to receive our emails here. It IS possible to knit intricate colorwork designs using…

March through June 2025 classes will open for registration on Tuesday, January 28 to members and on Thursday, January 30 to the general public. Not a member? Sign up here. Want to be notified when registration opens? Sign up to receive our emails here. Where does thread come from? Have you ever wondered how a…

March through June 2025 classes will open for registration on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 to members and on Thursday, January 30, 2025 to the general public. Not a member? Sign up here. Want to be notified when registration opens? Sign up to receive our emails here. Brioche is unequalled for its lofty texture and distinctive…

March through June 2025 classes will open for registration on Tuesday, January 28 to members and on Thursday, January 30 to the general public. Not a member? Sign up here. Want to be notified when registration opens? Sign up to receive our emails here. Create a woven scarf on a rigid heddle loom! In this…

March through June 2025 classes will open for registration on Tuesday, January 28 to members and on Thursday, January 30 to the general public. Not a member? Sign up here. Want to be notified when registration opens? Sign up to receive our emails here. Where does thread come from? Have you ever wondered how a…