Many of us have a beloved clothing item with a hole or a stain that we can’t bear to throw away and don’t know how to mend. Many of us also don’t want to create more waste and add to overflowing landfills. In the past, wearing mended clothing was not acceptable but with the right skills mended clothes can be beautiful. This class is for anyone who wants to learn the basics so they can mend their own knitted items like socks, gloves, hats, sweaters, and more. Learn to repair a hole or snag in a knit item by darning, a simple woven type of mending. Learn how to inspect and assess a knit (or woven) item that needs repair.Learn how to select a needle, select yarn/thread, and tie a knot.

Learn running stitch, the backbone of mending! (If time and interest, backstitch (sesame seed) or blanket stitch).

Learn how to start, weave and finish a basic darn square with one or two colors using a mushroom or embroidery hoop.Practice or start darning an item that is ready for some attention!

Students can bring an item they would like to learn how to mend by darning.

All other materials included.

Whether you are new to weaving or longing to build on your foundational skills, there is a place for you here. In this hybrid class you will have ample opportunity to develop your skills as a weaver, regardless of experience. For the new weaver, you’ll have an opportunity to weave in rotation on several fully warped looms to develop your familiarity with the motions and touch involved in creating beautiful cloth.

In addition to weaving time, new weavers will learn to plan a project, make a warp, and dress a loom, hopefully having time to weave on that loom before the end of the course. Those with prior experience—“Next Step” weavers—will plan, make a warp, dress their loom and see their project through to completion, all with Lausanne’s support as needed. Since we most often learn by observing, in this hybrid class everyone benefits.

Class time will include occasional assignments, discussion of weekly handouts, and instructor presentations on topics that will further your understanding of the vast world of weaving. Next Step students are encouraged to keep a weaving journal and to provide a project plan prior to beginning their warp. For those who are ready, time will be spent reading and creating weaving drafts, both with pen and graph paper, and by an introduction to using a weaving draft program if desired.

Class time is supplemented by several Open Studio opportunities per week. Students accomplish more weaving and enjoy the benefits of practice if they are able to attend one or more of these.

Whether you are new to weaving, have former experience, or are fresh from one of Lausanne’s weaving classes here at the Craft School, you will find inspiration and room to grow and connect with other weavers.

Limited to 8

This Learn to Crochet six-week class covers it all while you make a cozy, warm scarf to protect against the winter winds!

Students will enjoy learning a bit about the history of crochet as well as all of the fundamental skills needed to get started on projects. Areas covered will include, but are not limited to:~ types of crochet~ crochet stitches and building fabric~ granny squares~ switching colors~ yarn types~ pattern reading~ sewing and finishing

Each class will have time for teacher demonstration and active crocheting. By the conclusion of the course, students will have a completed scarf that highlights all of the acquired skills to admire!

~ Students should plan on crocheting in-between classes.

In this gentle 6 week class you will be introduced to the basics of bookmaking, including the materials and tools, sewing pages, and creating hardcovers with your choice of fabric and elastic closure. By the end of the month you will leave with a set of three beautiful, handmade books.

This will be a fun, engaging and hands-on opportunity to learn the wonderful art and craft of rug hooking.

Students will learn to hook various shapes and how to prepare the wool and yarn fiber. Different finishing techniques and design considerations will also be covered.

Sample kits ($25 fee) will be provided and are included in the cost of the class. They include an 8” x 8” design and all materials. Frames and hooks will be available for use and loan between classes.

Come spend the spring solstice celebrating this time of renewal, new life, and the coming of the days of longer light and warmer air! Bunnies and chicks will be the focus of this felting class, ever the symbols of spring!

No experience in felting necessary!

Many of us have a beloved clothing item with a hole or a stain that we can’t bear to throw away and don’t know how to mend. Many of us also don’t want to create more waste and add to overflowing landfills. In the past, wearing mended clothing was not acceptable but with the right skills mended clothes can be beautiful. This class is for anyone who wants to learn the basics so they can mend their own clothing like jeans or shirts using stitching or patching. Learn to cover a hole or a stain using simple stitch techniques that can be used as the basis to learn Sashiko or Kantha or your own creative stitching.

Learn how to inspect and assess a fabric item that needs repair.

Learn how to select patch fabric, select thread, and tie a knot.Learn and practice stitches used for fabric mending: running stitch, backstitch (sesame seed). (If there is time and interest, chain stitch, stem stitch, split stitch, blanket stitch).

Learn different approaches to patch placement (under, over, quilt).Practice patching a fabric square or own item.

Materials:

Students can bring an item they would like to learn how to mend by stitching or patching.

All other materials included.

Row after row, or round after round, participants will use color, texture and material to represent people, memories and specific key events or milestones that have impacted and shaped the course of their lives.

Like an individual time capsule, the weaver will create a piece of organic art that represents facets of their unique lived experience. Making meaning and metabolizing loves and losses, heartaches and triumphs through the medium of weaving is part of the process.

No weaving experience is necessary.

** If you must miss the first class, please wait for another opportunity to register.**

This class is for those aged 60 and above.

NOTE: no class April 22