Learn how to wet felt over a resist to create a unique wool vessel. Participants will learn all of the steps required to make a sculptural piece of art using wool, water, soap, a plastic resist, and a bit of elbow grease.

Materials: Included

Please Bring: Students are asked to bring a large bath or beach towel that will be used in the wet felting process. 

Making a hexicardigan is a super fun way to crochet a popular sweater that can be adapted in an almost infinite number of ways!

In this workshop, we will be beginning a hexicardi, and working through some of the common pitfalls that can trip people up, as well as exploring some of the ways that you can truly make the project your own.

This workshop is ideal for people who know how to make a granny square or know basic crochet stitches, or for more experienced crocheters who just feel stumped by this type of project!

Some materials will be available, though students who want to make a completed hexicardi in their preferred style should plan to bring their own tools and materials. This workshop will help you get your sweater started and give you some ideas for how you may want to finish it, and students should expect to take a partial project home to complete on their own. Get ready to get cozy, and have some fiber fun!

Spinning yarn on drop spindles is one of our most ancient technologies and remained the primary way humans spun fibers for millenia until the invention of the spinning wheel in the 13th century. Spinning continues to be a wonderful way to dive into or more fully participate in the world of fiber art and craft as well as connect with a skill that connects us to our ancestors and to each other.

In the first week of this class, students will learn how to spin fibers on a drop spindle. The second week will introduce spinning on the wheel. Different fibers, like wool, alpaca and mohair will be available to spin. Controlling twist, plying, and other details of making yarn will be covered, especially the mechanics of a spinning wheel and how to keep it in perfect running order.

This class can be taken repeatedly, to practice and hone spinning skills.

Materials fee: $20 included in cost of class. Students are welcome to bring their own wheels and the school will have wheels available for use.

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.

In this class, students will learn the basics of wet felting to create a wearable piece of art. Using merino wool roving, soap, water, and a bit of elbow grease, you can create your own fabric and mold it into 3D form.

We will explore the use of a resist (plastic template) to create a seamless felted 3D shape. Students will be encouraged to create their own unique hat shape or can utilize provided templates. In addition to felting techniques, we will explore color and texture options to personalize your creation.

NOTE: Please bring two bath towels you don’t mind getting wet along with a garbage bag to transport home.

Turn a canning jar into a beautiful luminary! In this workshop, students will learn how to stitch crochet lace and turn a flat panel into a three-dimensional wrap for a jar. Knowledge of basic crochet stitches and the ability to read a crochet pattern or pattern diagram will be helpful for this workshop. All tools and materials will be provided. Come and make a cozy, seasonal decoration that can be used with a real or electric tea light! 

Learn how to hand sew a sock monkey, just in time for the holidays! Sock monkeys are a delightful, fun, and special handmade gift you can give to just about anyone. Class will cover simple hand sewing techniques and tricks and tips for customizing your sock monkey. Students will leave with a pattern they can use to share the love and make future sock monkeys.

Come and have some whimsical fun creating your very own needle felted ornaments to bring some cheer into your holiday season! Make some for yourself or to give as gifts, or both! This is sure to be a wonderful way to spend a chilly December morning!