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…

Boro is derived from the Japanese term ‘Boroboro’ which means something tattered or repaired. In this class, you will learn the ancient and gentle Japanese art of Boro using simple Sashiko stitches. In Boro, mending isn’t meant to be invisible. Part of the beauty of the final product is in the visibility of the process…

Band loom weaving is easier than you may think and it is a great way to start weaving. There are endlessly fascinating weavings that can be created on an Inkle loom. The bands woven on an Inkle loom are versatile and very useful. This type of weaving has been around for centuries.  In this class, you…

This is a fun, easy project to practice single crochet, double crochet and chain stitches while learning to work a flat square in the round. We will also be learning how to change to a different yarn color to make a multicolored granny square. We will complete one square in class and make a start…

Band loom weaving is easier than you may think and it is a great way to start weaving. There are endlessly fascinating weavings that can be created on an Inkle loom. The bands woven on an Inkle loom are versatile and very useful. This type of weaving has been around for centuries.  In this class, you…

RELAX—BREATHE—WEAVE Come and learn to direct warp (putting the threads on a loom) and freeform weave a book cover for a journal or artist notebook. We will be using fun fibers and other things you thought you didn’t think could be used for weaving. Fun for beginners or experienced weavers. All materials provided.   You’ll…

Botanical printing is a form of bundle dyeing where textiles are tightly bundled with plants and steamed; releasing naturally occurring tannins, pigments, and acids to create one-of-a-kind prints. In this introductory class, students will learn how different mordants influence the colors produced, as well as two techniques for creating crisp prints from local foliage. Students…

Learn the fascinating art of seamless wet felting! Using wool fibers and your own custom pattern, create a pouch for your phone, sunglasses, jewelry or other small treasures. Add texture and color using a variety of embellishing techniques. You can even make your pouch reversible! $20 materials fee includes all fibers and a reusable felting…

Students will learn rug hooking with wool fabric strips on a linen backing to create a pair of 4-inch coasters. Students will learn how to pull loops, hook straight and curved lines, and finish edges. At the end of the day, students will leave with at least one finished coaster, supplies for a second, and…

Join experienced embroidery instructor Alycen Brothen for a day of traditional embroidery on flour sack towels.  This class will cover: selection of flour sack towels for embroidery, prepping towels for embroidery, transferring designs, and stitching.  Your instructor will provide the following materials: flour sack towels needle selection of embroidery threads design Students are asked to bring: embroidery hoop (3.5-5 inches in diameter)…

What is a Shirred Rug you ask?  Shirred rugs appear around 1870, but few examples survive since most relied on sewing thread to hold the rugs together. By the 1890s, elaborate examples of shirred rugs were made and specialized tools began to be marketed, but most rugs continued to be made with needle and thread…

Create 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…

*November and December classes will open to members on September 24 and non-members on September 26. Not a member? Sign up here. * Learn to needle felt a realistic three-dimensional bird from Corriedale wool roving and apply lifelike characteristics using merino wool prefelt, merino wool roving, and wool hard felt. Learn finishing details for glass…