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Local Cloth Interest Groups groups provide a space to be in community with like-minded fiber friends. Interest Groups come in different shapes and sizes, ranging from study groups on fiber topics to hands-on circles where you bring your work-in-progress to group dye labs and more! Most groups meet monthly and some meet multiple times each month.

Interest group-related emails are automatically sent to Local Cloth members who have selected the name of the specific interest group in their member profiles. Please log in and update your member profile if you would like to be on one of these mailing lists. If you are not a member, click here to learn more about Local Cloth memberships. 


Listed below are the current Local Cloth Interest Groups, including a brief description, general meeting schedule and contact information.

For the schedule of upcoming Interest Group meetings, check the Local Cloth Calendar at the bottom of the page.


Dye Lab | First Thursdays (1pm - 4pm)

You don't need a chemistry degree for the Local Cloth Dye Lab, but some experience is required and a desire to have some fun with color and fiber! The Dye Lab Interest Group is for advanced beginners and beyond, meeting on the first Thursday of every month from 1pm to 4pm at Local Cloth. Hosted by Beth Sellars and Judi Jetson, this group takes on different dye-related topics and areas every time, covering low water immersion, steaming and crockpot dyeing. You can bring magazine pages or photos with images that you like and the Dye Lab experts will help you mix dye colors to match. The cost is $10 for Local Cloth members and $20 for non-members, with space limited.

For questions, email Beth Sellars.


Handwork Circle | Thursdays (1pm - 3pm)

Love coffee (and/or) tea + conversation + handwork? This is the group for you! Bring your knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, weaving, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project and work while enjoying fellowship with fiber friends. Hosted by Susette Shiver, the Handwork Circle meets weekly, alternating in-person meetings on the first and third Thursday of every month and virtual meetings during the remaining Thursdays. All meetings take place between 1pm and 3pm. All you need to bring is yourself, a mug and your work in progress. This group is free for Local Cloth members (and $5 for non-members). Please sign up at least two days in advance to receive the registration information (and any links).

For questions, email Susette Shiver.


Mending Matters | First Monday (10am - 12pm) + Second Tuesday (6pm - 8pm)

Do you have holes in your socks in need of darning? Do you have clothing items that you love but that are worn and need some help? Already mend everything and want to share your passion for it? Interested in gathering with others to do some mending, share techniques, and explore ways that mending might apply to more than just our clothes? If your answer to any of these questions is "yes," then Mending Matters is for you! The group meets twice each month with the option to attend either or both as fits with your schedule. All sessions are facilitated by Elizabeth Schell, co-owner of Purl's Yarn Emporium and a life-long sewer, mender, maker and re-maker. Mending Matters is free for Local Cloth members and $5 for non-members.

For questions, email Elizabeth Schell.

Natural Dye Interest Group | Last Sunday (1pm - 4pm)

Curious about dyeing fabric with plants? The Natural Dye Interest Group meets monthly to explore (and have fun dyeing with) natural dyes of all kinds. The group has tackled dyes originating from the inner bark of a tree: Brazilwood (Caesalpina echinata) and African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon); cochineal; weeds and invasive plants; carrots; lichen and yellow and orange flowers. Generally, the Natural Interest Group meets the last Sunday of the month from 1pm to 4pm, but varies on occasion. Check the Local Cloth Calendar for the next meeting date. The cost is $5 for Local Cloth members ($8 for non-members) and space is limited.

For questions, email Joyce Tromba.


Night Knitting Circle | Wednesdays (5pm - 8pm)

Knitters arise! Want to carve out creative space in your hectic routine? Looking for a fun and friendly space to connect with others? Co-hosted by Judi Jetson and Mary Euler, the Night Knitting Circle meets weekly. While this is not a class (basic knowledge of knitting is expected), we suspect you will learn something along the way. There are experienced knitters in the group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice. Please bring whatever project(s) you are working on, including the materials you need, items for show and tell, yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. The Night Knitting Circle is free for Local Cloth members and $5 for non-members.

For questions, email Mary Euler.


Oh Sew Asheville: Apparel Sewing Interest Group | Third Sunday (9:30am - 1pm)

Oh Sew Asheville, an Apparel Sewing Interest Group meets monthly and is an opportunity for garment sewing enthusiasts to share projects, tips, techniques, fitting help, and camaraderie. The Interest Group has rotating activities such as actual sewing where individuals can decide whether to bring a machine or hand-sew their own project, “sew-a-longs” where everyone makes the same item with support from the group, field trips to local or regional fabric shops, sewing book exchanges, pattern exchanges, and fabric exchanges. Individual members or special subject matter experts may conduct mini tutorials for the group involving fitting, embellishing, pattern drafting, upcycling; alterations, dyeing fabric, etc. You are welcome to bring a snack for yourself or to share. Hosted by Mary Euler and Mary Earle-Sigler, the Apparel Sewing Interest Group is free for Local Cloth members and $5 for non-members.

For questions, email Mary Euler.


Spinning Study Group | Third Sunday (1pm - 4pm)

The main goal of the Spinning Study Group is to facilitate the experience of joy that comes with hand spinning. Hosted by Judi Jetson, the Spinning Study Group meets every third Sunday at 1pm. All skill levels are welcome, from the professional spinner to the beginning spinner (some basic knowledge of spinning is required as this is not a group for beginners to learn how to spin). Group members are expected to bring their own supplies and fiber. Some fiber may be available to share, but it is not guaranteed at each meeting. The Spinning Study Group is free for members ($5 for non-members).

For questions, email Judi Jetson.


Stitch + Stab Circle | First, Second and Fourth Mondays (1pm - 3pm)

Bring your needles and grab your fiber! Hosted by Peggy Newell on Mondays at Local Cloth at 1pm (except for the third Monday of the month), the Stitch and Stab Circle is for all stitching- and stabbing-related fiber arts from knitting, crocheting and embroidery to needle felting. Although this is not a class (some basic knowledge of your chosen craft is expected), we suspect you'll learn something along the way. All skill levels are welcome! It is expected that group members will bring their own supplies and current works in progress. The group will supply extra inspiration from our fiber library, yarn for sale in the shop, and coffee and tea. The circle is free for Local Cloth members ($5 for non-members).

For questions, email Peggy Newell.

Tapestry Study Group | Third Tuesday (9am - 12pm)

Calling all tapestry weavers and anyone who loves tapestry weaving! The Tapestry Study Group meets on the third Tuesday from 9am to 12pm. Hosted by Betty Hilton-Nash, the group focuses on engaging in good discussion and exchanging ideas about tapestry. Please bring a project you are working on, and/or a finished piece to share with the group, and any questions you may have about materials, techniques, etc. Please note that this is not an introductory class, so there will be no instruction, but by sharing ideas and experiences, we will all learn from each other. The Tapestry Study Group is free for Local Cloth members ($5 for non-members).

For questions, email Betty Hilton-Nash.


Textile Study Group | Second Thursday (6pm - 8pm)

The Textile Study Group meets monthly, offering an opportunity for fiber lovers to get together and share studies, rabbit holes, obsessions, curiosities, techniques, research, and explorations. The Study Group also features special in-depth presentations from local subject matter experts, covering topics from the cultural identity of Harris Tweed to the historical development of Ikat. Co-hosted by Melanie Wilder, Instructor at Warren Wilson College, and Beth Ross Johnson, weaver, teacher and workshop leader living in Black Mountain, North Carolina, the Textile Study Group meets on the second Thursday from 6pm to 8pm. It is free for Local Cloth members ($5 for non-members). 

For questions, email Beth Ross Johnson.

UPCOMING INTEREST GROUPS

    • 15 Sep 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 408 Depot St, Ashveille, NC
    • 3
    Register

    Oh Sew Asheville, an Apparel Sewing Interest Group meets monthly and is an opportunity for garment sewing enthusiast to share projects, tips, techniques, fitting help, and camaraderie. The Interest Group will have rotating activities such as actual sewing where individuals can decide whether to bring a machine or hand-sew their own project, “sew-a-longs” where everyone makes the same item with support from the group, field trips to local or regional fabric shops, sewing book exchanges, pattern exchanges, and fabric exchanges. Individual members or special subject matter experts may conduct mini tutorials for the group involving fitting, embellishing, pattern drafting, upcycling; alterations, dyeing fabric, etc.

    You are welcome to bring a snack for yourself or to share. The Apparel Sewing Interest Group meets on the third Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Local Cloth. It is free for Local Cloth members (and $5 for non-members).

    Hosted by Mary Euler and Mary Earle-Sigler.

    Our first meeting in September will feature a fabric exchange to support sustainability month at Local Cloth. Please bring your spare fabric to exchange with other sewists.



    • 15 Sep 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 408 Depot St, Ashveille, NC
    • 7
    Register

    This month's special topic: Creating a Gradient Yarn from Multicolored Roving

    The Spinning Study Group's purpose is to share the joy of handspinning. We welcome anyone from the professional spinner to those who are just beginning - all share a love of learning. 


    Supplies: Participants must bring their own spinning wheels and fiber. Some fiber may be available to share but is not guaranteed at each meeting.


    Skill level: This is not a group for beginners to learn how to spin. All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of spinning is required.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Host: Judi Jetson



    • 17 Sep 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register

    Open to all tapestry weavers, or tapestry weaver wannabes.  We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9am-12pm.

    Supplies: Please bring a project you are working on, a finished piece to share with the group, any questions you may have
    about materials, techniques, etc.  We are looking for a good discussion and sharing of ideas about tapestry.


    Skill level: This is not an introductory class so will be no instruction, but by sharing ideas and experiences we will all learn from each other.

    Led by: Betty Hilton-Nash


    • 18 Sep 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to stitch, crochet, knit, or practice your favorite fiber craft but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced fiber enthusiasts in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.

    Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn or fiber-y acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of magazines and books in our library, local yarn and fiber for sale in the shop and tea and coffee are available. Bring your own supper or snack.

    Skill level: All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of fiber arts is encouraged.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler



    • 19 Sep 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register

    Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork.  Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat!  The Handwork Circle will now be in person at our new studio on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.

    Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.

    Hosted by Susette Shiver and Ceil Jensen 

    Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive registration information ahead of time.



    • 23 Sep 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters! Crocheters! Needlefelters! Let's get together with your needles or hooks and make stuff. This is not a class- you should know something about your chosen craft but my suspicion is that you will learn something along the way. Knitters, needlefelters and crocheters are just like that. We do have some experienced folks in our group so you can count on getting some advice too.

     Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, any FO's for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library for perusal, lots of yarn for sale in the shop and we have tea and coffee available. 

    Skill level: This is not a beginner's class. You should have some knowledge of your craft, but all skill levels are welcome!

    This is a free event for members but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Hosted by Peggy Newell


    • 25 Sep 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to stitch, crochet, knit, or practice your favorite fiber craft but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced fiber enthusiasts in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.

    Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn or fiber-y acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of magazines and books in our library, local yarn and fiber for sale in the shop and tea and coffee are available. Bring your own supper or snack.

    Skill level: All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of fiber arts is encouraged.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler



    • 26 Sep 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Local Cloth via Zoom
    Register

    Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork.  Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat!  The Handwork Circle will now be in person at our new studio on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.

    Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.

    Hosted by Susette Shiver 

    Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive your Zoom log-in information ahead of time.



    • 30 Sep 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters! Crocheters! Needlefelters! Let's get together with your needles or hooks and make stuff. This is not a class- you should know something about your chosen craft but my suspicion is that you will learn something along the way. Knitters, needlefelters and crocheters are just like that. We do have some experienced folks in our group so you can count on getting some advice too.

     Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, any FO's for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library for perusal, lots of yarn for sale in the shop and we have tea and coffee available. 

    Skill level: This is not a beginner's class. You should have some knowledge of your craft, but all skill levels are welcome!

    This is a free event for members but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Hosted by Peggy Newell


    • 02 Oct 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to stitch, crochet, knit, or practice your favorite fiber craft but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced fiber enthusiasts in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.

    Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn or fiber-y acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of magazines and books in our library, local yarn and fiber for sale in the shop and tea and coffee are available. Bring your own supper or snack.

    Skill level: All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of fiber arts is encouraged.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler




    • 03 Oct 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register

    Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork.  Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat!  The Handwork Circle will now be in person at our new studio on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.

    Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.

    Hosted by Susette Shiver and Ceil Jensen 

    Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive registration information ahead of time.



    • 03 Oct 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 6
    Register

    Local Cloth Dye Lab is open from 1-4 for working on your own acid-dye projects. This is for advanced beginners and beyond. You must have attended a dye lab introduction session or have done some dyeing with acid dyes in the past. Bring your own pre-soaked protein fiber* - wool, mohair, alpaca or silk. Local Cloth has most of what you'll need for dyeing, although some personal items that you should bring are rubber gloves, mask, dish tub and specific dyes that you want to use. There are also donated dyes available for use. We use a variety of techniques and equipment - low water immersion, steaming, crockpot dyeing, etc. There is an experienced host - Beth Sellars should you need consultation in getting the result you want. Space is limited so please register!

    *Acid dyes do not work on cotton, linen, bamboo or any plant fiber.  We only work with Protein (animal) fibers during this Dye Lab.

    Level: Advanced Beginners to Expert 

    Host: Beth Sellars  bio 


    • 07 Oct 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register


    MENDING MATTERS:

    A space for helping us each be accountable to our ever growing piles of holey items in need of mending; a space to get advice and inspiration and technique sharing on ways to mend items of all kinds; a space to also share with one another insights gleaned from our mending.

    Mending Matters sessions will be facilitated by Elizabeth Schell, but with all gathered teaching and learning from one another. Some tools and materials will be available to pull from at each session to help with your mending. Elizabeth Schell is co-owner of Purl's Yarn Emporium, and a life-long sewer, mender, maker and re-maker.

    You may notice two sections of this group--a morning sections on the first Monday of the month and an evening section on the second Tuesday of the month. You are welcome to come to either or both as fits with your schedule! 

    • 07 Oct 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters! Crocheters! Needlefelters! Let's get together with your needles or hooks and make stuff. This is not a class- you should know something about your chosen craft but my suspicion is that you will learn something along the way. Knitters, needlefelters and crocheters are just like that. We do have some experienced folks in our group so you can count on getting some advice too.

     Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, any FO's for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library for perusal, lots of yarn for sale in the shop and we have tea and coffee available. 

    Skill level: This is not a beginner's class. You should have some knowledge of your craft, but all skill levels are welcome!

    This is a free event for members but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Hosted by Peggy Newell


    • 07 Oct 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register


    Join us as we welcome textile artist speaker Aaron McMullin for this special evening discussing textile activism!

    St. Louis-based artist and activist Aaron McMullin uses textile art as a tool for racial equity organizing and healing. Activated as a frontline protestor in Ferguson, MO, after white police officer Darren Wilson murdered Mike Brown, Aaron has spent the last decade exploring how to use art to heal racism and social injustices. As part of her MFA in textiles, Aaron created bodies of work addressing the roles that white women historically played in upholding or dismantling racism in the United States. In this artist talk, Aaron will share how pivotal life experiences have shaped her and continue to guide her in creating this work as a white, cisgender woman. 

    • 08 Oct 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register


    MENDING MATTERS:

    A space for helping us each be accountable to our ever growing piles of holey items in need of mending; a space to get advice and inspiration and technique sharing on ways to mend items of all kinds; a space to also share with one another insights gleaned from our mending.

    Mending Matters sessions will be facilitated by Elizabeth Schell, but with all gathered teaching and learning from one another. Some tools and materials will be available to pull from at each session to help with your mending. Elizabeth Schell is co-owner of Purl's Yarn Emporium, and a life-long sewer, mender, maker and re-maker.

    You may notice two sections of this group--a morning sections on the first Monday of the month and an evening section on the second Tuesday of the month. You are welcome to come to either or both as fits with your schedule! 

    • 09 Oct 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to stitch, crochet, knit, or practice your favorite fiber craft but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced fiber enthusiasts in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.

    Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn or fiber-y acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of magazines and books in our library, local yarn and fiber for sale in the shop and tea and coffee are available. Bring your own supper or snack.

    Skill level: All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of fiber arts is encouraged.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler



    • 10 Oct 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Local Cloth via Zoom
    Register

    Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork.  Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat!  The Handwork Circle will now be in person at our new studio on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.

    Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.

    Hosted by Susette Shiver 

    Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive your Zoom log-in information ahead of time.



    • 14 Oct 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    Knitters! Crocheters! Needlefelters! Let's get together with your needles or hooks and make stuff. This is not a class- you should know something about your chosen craft but my suspicion is that you will learn something along the way. Knitters, needlefelters and crocheters are just like that. We do have some experienced folks in our group so you can count on getting some advice too.

     Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, any FO's for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library for perusal, lots of yarn for sale in the shop and we have tea and coffee available. 

    Skill level: This is not a beginner's class. You should have some knowledge of your craft, but all skill levels are welcome!

    This is a free event for members but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Hosted by Peggy Newell


    • 15 Oct 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register

    Open to all tapestry weavers, or tapestry weaver wannabes.  We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9am-12pm.

    Supplies: Please bring a project you are working on, a finished piece to share with the group, any questions you may have
    about materials, techniques, etc.  We are looking for a good discussion and sharing of ideas about tapestry.


    Skill level: This is not an introductory class so will be no instruction, but by sharing ideas and experiences we will all learn from each other.

    Led by: Betty Hilton-Nash


    • 16 Oct 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to stitch, crochet, knit, or practice your favorite fiber craft but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced fiber enthusiasts in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.

    Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn or fiber-y acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of magazines and books in our library, local yarn and fiber for sale in the shop and tea and coffee are available. Bring your own supper or snack.

    Skill level: All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of fiber arts is encouraged.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler



    • 17 Oct 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
    Register

    Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork.  Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat!  The Handwork Circle will now be in person at our new studio on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.

    Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.

    Hosted by Susette Shiver and Ceil Jensen 

    Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive registration information ahead of time.



    • 20 Oct 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 408 Depot St, Ashveille, NC
    • 10
    Register

    Oh Sew Asheville, an Apparel Sewing Interest Group meets monthly and is an opportunity for garment sewing enthusiast to share projects, tips, techniques, fitting help, and camaraderie. The Interest Group will have rotating activities such as actual sewing where individuals can decide whether to bring a machine or hand-sew their own project, “sew-a-longs” where everyone makes the same item with support from the group, field trips to local or regional fabric shops, sewing book exchanges, pattern exchanges, and fabric exchanges. Individual members or special subject matter experts may conduct mini tutorials for the group involving fitting, embellishing, pattern drafting, upcycling; alterations, dyeing fabric, etc.

    You are welcome to bring a snack for yourself or to share. The Apparel Sewing Interest Group meets on the third Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Local Cloth. It is free for Local Cloth members (and $5 for non-members).

    Hosted by Mary Euler and Mary Earle-Sigler

    • 23 Oct 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
    Register

    After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to stitch, crochet, knit, or practice your favorite fiber craft but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced fiber enthusiasts in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.

    Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn or fiber-y acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of magazines and books in our library, local yarn and fiber for sale in the shop and tea and coffee are available. Bring your own supper or snack.

    Skill level: All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of fiber arts is encouraged.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler



    • 24 Oct 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Local Cloth via Zoom
    Register

    Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork.  Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat!  The Handwork Circle will now be in person at our new studio on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.

    Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.

    Hosted by Susette Shiver 

    Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive your Zoom log-in information ahead of time.



    • 28 Oct 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
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    Knitters! Crocheters! Needlefelters! Let's get together with your needles or hooks and make stuff. This is not a class- you should know something about your chosen craft but my suspicion is that you will learn something along the way. Knitters, needlefelters and crocheters are just like that. We do have some experienced folks in our group so you can count on getting some advice too.

     Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, any FO's for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of knitting magazines in our library for perusal, lots of yarn for sale in the shop and we have tea and coffee available. 

    Skill level: This is not a beginner's class. You should have some knowledge of your craft, but all skill levels are welcome!

    This is a free event for members but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Hosted by Peggy Newell


    • 30 Oct 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
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    After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to stitch, crochet, knit, or practice your favorite fiber craft but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced fiber enthusiasts in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.

    Materials supplied by students: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn or fiber-y acquisitions and new project ideas. 

    Materials supplied by organizer: We have a good selection of magazines and books in our library, local yarn and fiber for sale in the shop and tea and coffee are available. Bring your own supper or snack.

    Skill level: All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of fiber arts is encouraged.

    This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.

    Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler



    • 31 Oct 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
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    Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork.  Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat!  The Handwork Circle will now be in person at our new studio on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.

    Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.

    Hosted by Susette Shiver and Ceil Jensen 

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    • 04 Nov 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street
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    MENDING MATTERS:

    A space for helping us each be accountable to our ever growing piles of holey items in need of mending; a space to get advice and inspiration and technique sharing on ways to mend items of all kinds; a space to also share with one another insights gleaned from our mending.

    Mending Matters sessions will be facilitated by Elizabeth Schell, but with all gathered teaching and learning from one another. Some tools and materials will be available to pull from at each session to help with your mending. Elizabeth Schell is co-owner of Purl's Yarn Emporium, and a life-long sewer, mender, maker and re-maker.

    You may notice two sections of this group--a morning sections on the first Monday of the month and an evening section on the second Tuesday of the month. You are welcome to come to either or both as fits with your schedule! 

    • 04 Nov 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC
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