Needle Felted Painting with Wool Workshop

Fiber

Explore a magical medium that has a myriad of painterly qualities. The technique of needlefelting enables you to build up textures and colors as you begin with a blank background. The forgiving qualities of this medium will help you express your ideas in a fun risk free way. The wool allows you to create a low relief sculpture, a textured painting, or tapestry. You need not stay in a rectangular format. Think outside the box and let your creativity flow.

Potholder Weaving: Mastering the Basketweave

Decorative Arts

Building on the basic tabby weave, explore the design possibilities of longer “floats” which result in double-sided patterns reminiscent of traditional quilting motifs. You’ll complete both coordinating potholders in class.

Potholder Weaving: Tabby Weaving on a Peg Loom

Decorative Arts

Using 100% cotton loop materials from a New England family-owned mill and a sturdy metal peg loom, create a coordinating pair of potholders with your choice of color ways in a classic tabby weave, featuring herringbone and gingham patterns. You’ll finish at least one potholder in class and be able to complete the other at home. You’ll also learn how to read a weaving chart and some time saving tips.

Let’s Get Sewing: Machines and More

Fiber Classes

Learn basic sewing machine and hand sewing skills while designing and stitching a variety of creative and fun projects, such as pillows, tote bags, animals, simple tops and more. Proper sewing tools, hand stitching techniques and ironing skills will be covered. 

Machine Sewing Basics

Fiber Classes

Students will master the basics of machine sewing. Proper hemming, measuring and fabric selection will be reviewed. Project choices are a table runner, napkins, apron, envelope pillow or other ideas students may have. There should be time to complete at least two projects. This class is suitable for beginners & those who need a refresher. Please bring a pair of sharp fabric scissors and fabric of your choice.

Making Puppets and Plays

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Make a puppet using needle felting and other mediums. Sculpt the head with unique features
whether animal, creature or humanoid. Make hands, hooves or paws. Your puppet can be
manipulated by rods, wires or strings. Your creation will be about 22” and can be performed on
a table or floor. Compose a script and create a set. Work as a group, partner or solo to end
with a short performance. Have fun and make some magic!

Make Your Own Tote Bag: Session B 8/18-22

Fiber Classes

In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn the fundamentals of sewing and fabric handling. They’ll put their new skills to the test by creating their very own stylish and functional tote bag!

Make Your Own Tote Bag: Session A 6/23-27 Week 1

Fiber Classes

In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn the fundamentals of sewing and fabric handling. They’ll put their new skills to the test by creating their very own stylish and functional tote bag!

Monster Party 8/11-15 Week 8

Fiber

Make monster costumes (masks and hand coverings) using fibers and mixed
media. This will include learning how to make wire armatures and do wool felting techniques.
Students will also be able to watch (and try) how to process raw fleece (washing, carding,
dying). Finally, we will work on incorporating found objects into our sculptural costumes. In
between art-making sessions there will be lots of time to play and practice our monster dance
moves, growls, and roars!

Sewing a Summer Crop Top: Session C 8/18-22 Week 9

Fiber Classes

In this sewing class, students will learn the basics of using a sewing machine, stitching techniques, and fabric handling. As they build their skills, they’ll work towards an exciting final project — sewing their very own stylish summer crop top! Perfect for beginners, this class encourages creativity, patience, and hands-on learning.