Learn about fiber and textile characteristics, including the “new age” fibers available now. Fiber Basics: Textiles Demystified For Weavers, Spinners, and Textile Artists Sunday, April 16, 1pm-4pm Instructor: Pat Maley $40 + $5 materials fee (payable to instructor) Open to anyone interested or working with textiles Class limit: 10 Have you ever wondered why a…
Learn to plan and cultivate a dye garden. Dye Garden Crash Course Saturday, February 25, 10am–2pm Instructor: Amber Ostaszewski $30 + $10 materials fee No experience needed – green thumb not required. Class limit: 15 Looking to grow some natural color in your own garden? Want to learn how you can start dye plants at…
Learn the basics of needle-felting while creating this holiday ornament. Winter Wonderment: Felted Mushroom Ornament Saturday, December 17, 10am-11:30am Instructor: Amber Ostaszewski $25 + $5 materials fee Class limit: 10 Experience: None needed Learn about the surprising connections the enchanting red and white spotted mushroom has with holiday traditions while needle-felting your own. It’s the…
Join us to process locally grown flax into spinnable fiber. Community Flax Demo & Processing Saturday, September 17** 1:30pm-4:00pm Skills needed: All welcome Free Event! Class Limit: None. This event will be held outside. We ask attendees to respectfully social distance and wear masks. ** Weather note: In the event of inclement weather, the event…
Create floral designs on fabric from leaves and flowers. Hapazome Eco Dyeing Friday, July 8, 7pm-9pm (Rain date: Sunday, July 10) $30 plus $4 materials fee Instructor: Karen Anderson Skill level: Total beginner Class limit: 8 (ages 10** and up; see restriction below) Learn about Hapazome, a technique of smashing flowers and leaves into fabric…
Learn about abstract design and create a shopping tote. Abstract Painting on a Shopping Tote Saturday, August 6, 10am-3pm Instructor: Debbie Cannatella $60 + $35 materials fee Class limit: 10 No experience needed Learn about abstract art from local professional artist and Guild member, Debbie Canntella. After you prepare your bag, she’ll introduce you to…
Learn how to dye with indigo. Gathering Blue: An Indigo Course Saturdays, September 17, 24, & October 1 10am-12pm (all sessions) Instructor: Amber Ostaszewski $70 $15 materials fee, payable to the instructor Experience level: Beginner Class limit: 10 Take a dip and experience the magic of natural indigo dyeing. This three class course will explore…
Learn all about creating fabulous paper sculptures. Paper Clay Sculpting Sundays, May 15, 22, & 29, 2-4pm Instructor: Debbie Cannatella $70 Materials fee: $30, payable to the instructor No experience necessary Class limit: 10 Let your creativity come out to play. Learn to weave and wrap an armature in wire, paper, and foil. Learn about…
Learn three different methods for mending knitted garments. Visible Mending: Knits Saturday, April 2, 10am-12pm Instructor: Karen Anderson $30 + $5 materials fee Class limit: 8 Experience level: Beginner mender, must be comfortable knitting Please note mask policy below for this class.** In this class, we will dive into three methods for mending knits: Scotch…
Like to try your hand at growing your own dye plants? Here’s your chance to learn all you need to know about planning and cultivation. Planning a Garden to Dye For Saturday, February 26 10am-11:30am Instructor: Amber Ostaszewski $25 Experience Level: Beginner (green thumb not required!) Class Limit: 15 Looking to grow some natural color…