A love of adornment is one of our most basic tendencies. It exists in all cultures, telling stories about who we are and how we see ourselves. Come together in this class to make your own simple clothing and hone your sense of personal style. Be inspired to develop your sewing skills in a group […]

A love of adornment is one of our most basic tendencies. It exists in all cultures, telling stories about who we are and how we see ourselves. Come together in this class to make your own simple clothing and hone your sense of personal style. Be inspired to develop your sewing skills in a group […]

Ready for endless texture combinations? Already know how to knit, but that's it? Step 2 of our knitting series teaches you how to purl! Knitting is comprised of two main stitches - the knit & the purl. With these two stitches, there are hundreds of ways to combine them to create different textures. This class […]

Every year, Shetland Islanders open their doors to knitters from around the world.  Shetland Wool Week draws hundreds of folks to these beautiful islands. There is also an “official” hat, and the pattern is posted for free on the website. The pattern for 2018 is perfect for beginners. It’s called “Merrie Dancers Toorie” and is […]

8 Wednesdays February 12 - April 1; 4 - 7 pm   Choose between a floor, table or rigid heddle loom, or bring your own! New weavers will experience the complete process of setting up the loom and weaving a sampler…from designing to finishing. ($7 warp materials fee to be paid in class). Experienced weavers […]

Beginner's wheel spinning class for all ages and skill levels. We'll cover the basic concepts of wheel technology, their use, and their care. Learn how to draft wool, spin different types of yarn, ply from a lazy kate, a wheel's basic anatomy and other tips and tricks for effectively spinning yarn on a wheel. All […]

Learn the basics of wheel operation and maintenance, treadling, pre-drafting, drafting, and spinning yarn.  You’ll try spinning three different wool preparations: roving, rolags, and batts. We’ll also talk about spinning “in the grease;” what it means and the pros and cons of spinning unprepared wool.  You’ll leave with a skein of two-ply yarn ready to […]

Want to spin enough yarn for a sweater or other large project, but spinning 1500 yards or more of the same yarn feels daunting?  Never fear! There are techniques that can help you spin quickly and efficiently, bringing large projects easily within reach. In this class, you’ll learn the long draw spinning technique with a […]