Felted Tapestry Workshop
This workshop focuses on creating a unique felted wool tapestry. Begin with the wet felting technique, “painting” with a myriad of colorful wool fibers to design a piece approximately 20 x 24 inches before felting. Participants will also explore nuno felting, incorporating fabric elements (bring open-weave fabrics and silks if you like, though some materials will be provided.) Day One will cover wet felting—rolling, rubbing, and tossing the fibers to bond and shrink them into a stable textile. Pieces will dry overnight. On Day Two, we will enhance and finish the tapestries using dry (needle) felting, along with stitching, embroidery, beading, and cutting techniques.
Crochet Flowers Table Topper Workshop
Free-form crochet is a playful, modern technique that encourages experimentation with color, texture, and motif. Using free-form techniques and the flower motif as a unifying theme, you will create a unique fiber art centerpiece for your table. Bring your oddments of yarn (in weights, colors, and textures that are pleasing to you) and your crochet hooks to class, as well as scissors and a yarn needle for weaving in ends. Also, bring your favorite (simple) flower motif patterns and a half yard of solid-colored fabric.
Drop Spindle Wool Spinning Workshop: Session B
Learn the ancient art of spinning wool by hand using a drop spindle! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll discover how to transform raw wool into beautiful yarn. We'll cover fiber preparation, spinning techniques, and how to ply your yarn. Materials provided.
Drop Spindle Wool Spinning Workshop: Session A
Learn the ancient art of spinning wool by hand using a drop spindle! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll discover how to transform raw wool into beautiful yarn. We'll cover fiber preparation, spinning techniques, and how to ply your yarn. Materials provided.
Lace Painting on Textiles Workshop
Enjoy a fun and relaxing workshop while you learn textile painting! You will be guided step by step, and given tips and techniques along the way, making this workshop accessible for participants of all skill levels in a fun and casual atmosphere. You will leave with a unique work of art ready to display.
Learn to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Rigid heddle weaving is a rewarding way to learn the basics of weaving while creating something beautiful and functional. Learn how a rigid heddle loom works and explore simple weaving patterns, design ideas, and finishing techniques. Get personalized, hands-on instruction to leave with a finished project of your choice!
Advanced Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving
Designed for students already comfortable with the basics of rigid heddle weaving, this class explores more complex patterns, techniques, and design possibilities. Expand your skills while experimenting with texture, color, and structure to create more dynamic woven pieces. Students must bring their own rigid heddle loom and yarn. Materials for the advanced session will not be provided by the school.
Split Loop Weaves
Explore the split loop weave, which offers more detailed design possibilities than full-loop weaves. Create two coordinating trivets in your choice of color ways. Materials fee includes 100% cotton loops, printed weaving charts, and use of metal peg loom and hooks.
Visible Weave Darning Workshop: Session B
Want to learn a fun and functional mending skill? Darning is a playful meditative practice rooted in sustainability. In this introductory workshop you’ll learn how to repair holes and strengthen thinning spots in knit clothing and textiles through a unique method of weaving yarn or thread with a needle. It sometimes works on looser-weave fabrics too. Bring one or more well-loved clothing items with holes or threadbare areas. Worn socks are great to begin with and scarves, sweaters, hats, knit throw blankets etc. are also welcome. Extra items to practice on will be available for those who don’t bring their own or want to start on a low stakes project. Open to beginner and experienced textile crafters alike.
Double Weave Exploration
Discover the magic of the double weave, which produces a thick, luscious trivet pattern in your choice of coordinating colors. Learn how to design your own double weave pattern and master the double bind off edge finish. Materials fee includes 100% cotton loops, printed weaving charts, and use of metal peg loom and hooks. This is an intermediate level class.