This workshop is for the knitter who wants to dive deeper into hat construction, learn creative color-work, and examine how different fibers can elevate unique projects. You will explore how to make patterns pop and numerous elements of hat construction.
Discover the timeless beauty of bobbin lace making in this beginner-friendly class. Learn basic techniques to create stunning lace projects, such as bookmarks, trims, or other decorative pieces. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary.
In this workshop, you will design your own 14″ x 14″ pattern using stencils of weathervanes and designing a geometric background.
Artists have taken ply-splitting to the next dimension – 3D! You will start with a few simple braids to get you comfortable with the gripfid and the quarter twist. You will be aught the skills; you will make the creative decisions.
Silky and gorgeous wearable art are the inspiration for this class. It is not typical nuno felt. Strips of fine merino wool will be laid in interesting designs upon the silk.
During your felt exploration, there will be time for experimentation, as well as inspiration. You will create fabulous felt and nuno-felt hats through the wet-felting process. You will focus on techniques, patterns, and concepts using both open and closed resists to design our millinery creations.
Stitched shibori is a resist-dye technique that uses hand stitching to create pattern, line, and texture on cloth. Through demonstration and guided practice, you will create a series of stitched samples that emphasize intentional design and surface development.
In this dye workshop, you will work hands-on with the dyes. You will get both historical and practical information, tips, and guidance. A lot of basic home products get overlooked as dyes because they are around us and maybe even in our kitchens everyday
If you want to be a better spinner, this class will help. You will learn short forward draft, short backwards draft (with/without twist between your hands), from the fold, supported long draw, double-draft long draw, unassisted long draw, and more.
Gain inspiration and skill at matching different fleece for different types of yarn for diverse end products. Create a truly hand spun textile to share that shows the gifts that wool has to give. Touch on spinning methods, wheel set ups, lessons in consistency, fulling, and more!