Tapestry weaving dates back thousands of years and is a woven art form that conjures many images in peoples’ minds. It is a medium that allows the weaver to create shape, design, texture and symbol using yarn. In this course, students will learn fundamental skills required for taking their tapestry weaving ideas to the next level.

We will use a simple frame loom that students will learn to warp themselves. Also covered are: weaving vocabulary, some tapestry yarns and tapestry weaving tools. Students will create samplers that will include most if not all of the following elements: horizontal and vertical lines, spots, and shapes like squares, rectangles and triangles, outlining, color gradations, and some finishing techniques.

This will be a hands-on class with a specific set of skills taught in each class that participants can experiment with and develop for the remainder of class.

Materials included, loom and tools available for use during course of class. 

** No Class on February 24, 2027 **

Create a one of a kind winter scarf. Using merino wool, soap, water, and a bit of elbow grease, you can create a piece of wearable art. In addition to felting techniques, we will explore color and texture options to personalize your creation.

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.

The Further Explorations course is an opportunity to expand your skills and try something new with an experienced mentor to guide you through any tricky spots.

Try a new structure, a new fiber, or finer yarns. Or explore the design possibilities of an 8-shaft loom. And enjoy the camaraderie of fellow fiber enthusiasts as you weave. This course is designed to meet you where you are on your weaving journey and to expand your ability to more effortlessly achieve the results you want.

This is a project oriented course, with each student selecting their own project to weave.  The course is primarily hands-on with each student warping and weaving their own individual project. The instructor will be available for one-on-one assistance and will offer tips for greater ease and efficiency of weaving. In addition, weekly half-hour presentations will focus on gaining a greater understanding of weave structures and their possibilities.

Students should plan to choose their project and obtain their yarn prior to the first class.  To ensure ample weaving time, winding your warp prior to the first class is encouraged.  The instructor is available to consult on project selection and to suggest resources at any point in your decision process.  They appreciate knowing your weaving plans prior to the first class in order to inform loom assignments and possible class presentation topics.  Please email fiber@shelburnecraftschool.org to be put in touch with the instructor.

In addition to class times, students are encouraged to attend one or more of the Open Studios offered throughout the week in order to have plenty of weaving time. The full Open Studio schedule will be available closer to the start of the class. 

If you are interested in a wider or 8-shaft loom, early registration is encouraged to ensure your choice of loom.

Pre-requisites:

Next Steps course or the equivalent experience. Students should be familiar with the steps of warping a loom and able to weave following a draft.

Materials

Students will supply their own yarns. If you would prefer to buy yarn from the studio, please write to fiber@shelburnecraftschool.org. The studio has a wide range of yarns available for purchase at reasonable prices.

Learn to knit a hat this winter to keep yourself warm!  Learn to knit the ribbing of the hat with knit and purl stitches, plus decrease stitches to knit the crown of the hat.

In class, we will talk about gauge and how to measure your head to create the perfect fit for you, a family member, or a friend!

Materials
- 100g of worsted-weight yarn
- US Size 6 circular needles, 16" long

Have you been curious about Tapestry Weaving but weren't sure about registering for a multi-week class? Or, are you looking for a great way to dive into a new art form and immerse yourself in learning? This tapestry weaving weekend workshop is for you!

Tapestry weaving dates back thousands of years and is a woven art form that conjures many images in peoples’ minds. It is a medium that allows the weaver to create shape, design, texture and symbol using yarn. In this course, students will learn fundamental skills required for taking their tapestry weaving ideas to the next level.

We will use a simple frame loom that students will learn to warp themselves. Students will create samplers that will include most if not all of the following elements: horizontal and vertical lines, spots, and shapes like squares, rectangles and triangles, outlining, and some finishing techniques.

Come join us for this immersive introductory experience with tapestry weaver, Susan Snider. 

Have a sweater you love but has started to fray or come loose? No need to get rid of it!

Learn two methods to repair worn out sweater cuffs and edges: a plain darning weave and Scotch darning.

Your sweater will become wearbale again! 

Materials:

Students must bring:

• A sweater or knit clothing item with a worn cuff or edge that they can practice on 

• A soda bottle or similar that fits into the garment sleeve to hold its shape while darning

Students can bring their own yarn if preferred (there will be yarn available)

All other materials included

Students should know how to do a plain weave darn. Knowledge of blanket stitch is helpful but not required. Visible Mends- Darning is a great class to take before this one if you don't have these skills yet!

Learn to knit with multiple colors! The Laurelhurst Hat pattern by NW Foraged is a wonderful first project to delve into stranded knitting. 

Techniques taught in this class: 

Learn to read a charted pattern.
Casting On and knitting in the round
Knitting, purling, ribbing 
Stranded Colorwork
Reading a chart
Decreasing for the crown
Color dominance theory

Materials Needed 

Needles: 

Circular Needles: 16”, sizes US 6/ 4.0 mm and US 7/ 4.5 mm

Double Pointed Needles: size 7

For decreasing the crown of the hat, you will need DPN’s in size 7.

Yarn: This pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. 

Must Love Yarn carries Cascade 220, Berroco Vintage, Berroco Ultra Wool, and Malabrigo Rios are examples of Worsted Weight Yarn from Must Love Yarn in Shelburne, VT.

Michaels carries Pattons of North America: Classic Wool Worsted Weight

Yarn: Adult Size Large needs at least 200 yards 

You will need two balls of yarn.  One will be the background color, and the second color will be the contrasting color for the design.

I suggest solid or tonal colors for both yarns.   

Some knitting experience required