Color Outside the Box!

In this all day workshop you will enter into the world of color in a fun and different way to create the color that’s all around you. You will learn a combination of color theory and basic color mixing by using fabric. This is not a painting class. It’s a fiber and fabric interpretation. You’ll create the color wheel, analogous colors, a grey scale, a monochromatic scale, warm and cool neutrals and arrange them in color collages and unique ideas. You will also design and make a fabric folder to take all your samples home in…your very own color record. Definitely come and color outside the box!

This class will be hosted off-site at the home of the instructor. Directions to the home will be provided after registration.

Skill Level: Beginner

Instructor: Camille Daunno (Read Camille's bio)

Members: $100

Non-members: $120

Materials Fee: $15 cash or venmo (collected at time of workshop)

Materials Provided by instructor: Fabric swatches, glue, scissors, ribbon, wool and fibers, card board, cloths, water containers, pads to work on.

Student should bring: Fabric swatches of your choice (solids, prints, florals, colors) these will be used to create the color combinations.

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Create a unique wall hanging using Celtic knot designs! Make samples of six different Celtic macrame knots and learn their historical and symbolic significance. Choose your favorite design to turn into a final piece, complete with color and tassel fringe embellishment. Techniques covered include knot work, wrapping, tassels, and finishing. Includes illustrated instructional booklet to take home for future reference and practice.

Level: Beginning 

Instructor: Kimberly Tolbert (Read Kimmy's bio)

Members: $50

Non Members: $60

Materials fee: $60 cash or venmo (to be paid on day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor:  Celtic Knot Wall Hanging Kit: Cotton Rope Skein, Embroidery Floss, Yarn, Cardboard and T Pins, Illustrated instructional booklet

Students should bring: Students do not need to bring anything! All materials included in kit.

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policies here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Level: Intermediate

Members: $50

Non members: $60

Instructor: Gail Clement (Read Gail's bio)

Materials fee: $35 cash or venmo (to be collected day of workshop)

Materials supplied by teacher: Beading tweezers, Beading string, Bugle beads, Japanese fabric with preprinted Hitomezashi grid, beading needle set, Handout

Materials students should bring: Embroidery snips

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policies here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

This hands-on workshop introduces knitters to working in the round using the magic loop method while reinforcing Continental-style knitting. Students will knit a brim-up hat using a simple, structured pattern designed for skill-building and confidence. The class covers circular needle setup, magic loop mechanics, joining in the round, knitting and purling in the round, and crown shaping using the k2tog decrease, which is taught as part of the workshop. Emphasis is placed on managing tension, avoiding ladders, and reading a basic knitting pattern. Students will practice decreases on a small swatch before applying them to the hat.

This course is an ideal next step for students who have completed the Beginning Continental Knitting workshop, and it is also appropriate for knitters with equivalent experience. By the end of the workshop, students will understand how and when to use magic loop for small-circumference projects and will leave with a nearly completed or finished hat. 

Level: Beginner (students must know how to cast on, knit, and purl using Continental style)

Instructor: Lisa Sandberg (Read Lisa's bio)

Members: $100

Non Members: $120

Materials fee: No Materials fee for this workshop.

Materials provided by instructor: None for this workshop.

Students should bring: 100 grams worsted-weight yarn 30-40" circular needle, US 7 or US 8 Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle Glasses, if needed

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Learn how to combine thread and paper to make a very simple book that has many variations and uses. Create your own notebook, journal, sketchbook, or zine. Once you learn the basic technique you can make your book any size, frame a picture on the cover, enclose it with a wrapped cover, embellish it with buttons, ribbons or stitching. This technique does not require any adhesives and can be made with decorative or plain papers. There will be lots of papers for you to choose from for your cover but feel free to bring along your own papers as well. In one of the variations you will learn how to frame a small picture so bring a postcard, photograph, your own 2-d art work that can be cropped to approximately 3-4 X 3-4 inches.

Level: Beginner

Age Range: Adults and Teens (13-18)

Instructor: Joyce Tromba (Read Joyce's bio)

Members: $50

Non Members: $60

Materials fee: $15 cash (paid the day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: All materials and tools will be supplied by instructor

Students should bring: N/A

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

This class is designed for students who know how to warp a loom and understand some basic techniques of weaving tapestry: meet and seperate, hatching, as well as weaving geometric and curved shapes. If you have taken Betty's beginning tapestry weaving you should have these skills. In this 3 day class we will review the above techniques as well as adding some new ones as you weave a small cartoon of your own design. Day 1 will be spent refining your image into a weaveable cartoon. Please bring any photos, sketches or paintings you want to weave. This is not a design class, please have your design ideas worked out prior to class. You will warp your loom and start weaving once the cartoon is finalized. Day 2 & 3 you will weave your image. We will discuss finishing and ways to present your piece after cutting your piece off the loom on day 3. You may not finish weaving your image in class, so if you have one, bringing your own loom would be best. Local does have looms to use but these need to be returned to the studio at the end of class.

Level: Intermediate

Instructor: Betty Hilton-Nash  (Read Betty's bio) 

Members: $300

Non members: $360

Materials fee: $20 cash, card, or venmo (to be collected day of class)

Materials provided by instructor: Warp, weft, printed instructional handout, looms are available at Local. Please get in touch with Betty before class if you are bringing your own loom.

Materials students should bring: Scissors, a tapestry beater (heavy kitchen fork will do), ruler, a small hand mirror. Instructor has a few.

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policies here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Dive deep into larger-scale Sashiko stitching in this immersive five-hour workshop tailored for seasoned Sashiko stitchers. Centered around Folkwear’s stunning sampler panel—featuring 18 distinct traditional and more contemporary designs—this class explores the rhythm, geometry, and meditative beauty of oversized one-layer Sashiko projects using heavier weight coron thread. Participants will refine their stitching techniques while learning strategies for handling large panels, managing scale adaptation, and maintaining stitch consistency across expansive surfaces. Each attendee receives a supply kit with a discounted sampler panel from Asheville’s beloved Folkwear pattern company, making this a special opportunity to work with premium materials while expanding your creative repertoire. Whether you’re preparing a wall hanging, garment embellishment, or heirloom textile, this class offers the inspiration and guidance to elevate your Sashiko practice to bold new dimensions.

Level: Intermediate

Age Range: Adults

Members: $100

Non members: $120

Instructor: Gail Clement (Read Gail's bio)

Materials fee: $40 cash or venmo (to be collected day of workshop)

Materials supplied by teacher: Pre-printed panel, Japanese-made Sashiko coron thread to complete the sampler

Materials students should bring: Long and medium Sashiko needles; embroidery snips; needle threader

Thank you to Folkwear for supporting this workshop!

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policies here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Explore how tapestry weaving can be used for daily practice, journaling, data visualization, or encoding information.

 Level: Intermediate

Instructors: Tommye Scanlin (Read Tommye's bio, visit Tommye's website)

Members: $360

Non members: $430

Materials fee: $10 cash or check (to be paid day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: assorted wool wefts to purchase in small amounts, if need be. Printed handout.

Materials students should bring: pre-warped tapestry loom (suggested set up will be sent ahead of time), yarns for weft, tools (scissors, ruler or tape measure, any weaving tools—bobbins, etc.), notebook, pen/pencil

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policies here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

In this workshop, you will learn how to use wool roving to create the soft, squishy weaving! Roving is unspun wool, and you will learn how to use this  material in weaving. Techniques will include weaving basics as well some additional techniques.  You'll learn how to finish your piece and how to take it off the loom. Beginners are welcome as well as those who have weaving experience. The materials fee includes a beautiful wood loom, a variety of wool roving to choose from, and everything you need to get started! If you would like to use your own loom, please contact the instructor.

Level: Beginning 

Instructor: Kimberly Tolbert (Read Kimmy's bio)

Members: $50

Non Members: $60

Materials fee: $95 for complete weaving kit (to be paid via cash or venmo the day of the workshop)

Materials provided by instructor:  Complete weaving kit includes: 12"x16" wood frame loom, yarn and roving in a variety of colors, tapestry needle, weaving sword, shuttle, comb, needle, rod for hanging, and an instructional booklet and handout.

Students should bring: nothing

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Mixed Media Batik Design on Fabric

Get ready for a full day of pure fun and creativity. Learn new techniques and challenge the Artist in you. No experience necessary. If you’ve ever wanted to be a designer or just expand the skills you already have this this class is for you. In this full day workshop you will learn how to design and paint fabric using melted crayons and dyes. You will begin with using fabric dyes and overlaying your design with wax (melted crayons) then dyeing it again. The patterns and colors are gorgeous and you will have an amazing hand designed piece of wearable art or fabric for your own personal use. I will provide the special brushes needed for using this wax technique as well as a heat gun to melt the crayons. When your piece is dry, you simply iron off the wax, rinse the dyes and you’re done. Create as many as time permits.

This class will be hosted off-site at the home of the instructor. Directions to the home will be provided after registration.

Skill Level: Beginner

Instructor: Camille Daunno (Read Camille's bio)

Members: $100

Non-members: $120

Materials Fee: $20 cash or venmo (collected at time of workshop)

Materials Provided by instructor: Silk dyes, fabric markers, paper to create a practice design, crayons for melting, silk scarf, cut pieces of fabric, gloves, specialty brushes, paper to iron out wax, pencils, scissors, water containers, mixing trays and resources to create a design.

Student should bring: A heat gun if you have one (don’t buy one), iron, lunch for the break, apron as the dyes will stain your clothes, rubber gloves (I have disposable ones)

Interested in a Local Cloth scholarship? Apply here!

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policies here: Workshop Policies

If you want to weave but don’t have space for a big loom, give inkle weaving a try. Inkle weaving is a form of warp faced weaving used to making bands of cloth for belts, bracelets, guitar straps, borders & edgings, trims, fringes, and even cords. This class covers how the color placement creates the pattern and what types of yarns to use. We will weave basic patterns, and see how the size and weight of the weft yarn affects the strap. The looms may be small, but you can do big things with them!

Level: Beginner

Members: $100

Non members: $120

Instructor: Sue Helmken (Read Sue's bio)

Materials fee: $25 cash or venmo (to be collected day of class)

Materials supplied by teacher: loom with warp, shuttles, weft yarns, instructions

Materials students should bring: scissors, tapestry needle, random yarns, pen and paper

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Step into the quiet intelligence of the forest and learn the intuitive art of branch weaving. In this hands-on class, we’ll work with fallen branches and natural fibers to create simple woven forms—sculptural, functional, or symbolic—guided by the materials themselves. This is not about forcing nature into a design, but about listening: noticing the curve of a branch, the tension between fibers, and the way the forest already knows how it wants to be woven. You’ll learn basic branch-weaving techniques, how to select and prepare materials, and how to let structure emerge organically rather than from a rigid plan. Expect a slow, grounding experience that blends craft, mindfulness, and relationship with place. No prior weaving experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to work with what’s present.

Level: Beginner

Age Range: Adults, Teens (13-18), Kids (8-12)

Instructor: Kirsten Bonanza (Read Kirsten's bio)

Members: $50

Non Members: $60

Materials fee: $15 cash, check, venmo, or zelle  (to be paid day of the workshop)

Materials provided by instructor:  Branches, yarn, and tapestry needle

Students should bring: Scissors, and any yarn scraps that you might want to include (optional)

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Dive deep into larger-scale Sashiko stitching in this immersive five-hour workshop tailored for seasoned Sashiko stitchers. Centered around Folkwear’s stunning sampler panel—featuring 18 distinct traditional and more contemporary designs—this class explores the rhythm, geometry, and meditative beauty of oversized one-layer Sashiko projects using heavier weight coron thread. Participants will refine their stitching techniques while learning strategies for handling large panels, managing scale adaptation, and maintaining stitch consistency across expansive surfaces. Each attendee receives a supply kit with a discounted sampler panel from Asheville’s beloved Folkwear pattern company, making this a special opportunity to work with premium materials while expanding your creative repertoire. Whether you’re preparing a wall hanging, garment embellishment, or heirloom textile, this class offers the inspiration and guidance to elevate your Sashiko practice to bold new dimensions.

Level: Intermediate

Age Range: Adults

Members: $100

Non members: $120

Instructor: Gail Clement (Read Gail's bio)

Materials fee: $40 cash or venmo (to be collected day of workshop)

Materials supplied by teacher: Pre-printed panel, Japanese-made Sashiko coron thread to complete the sampler

Materials students should bring: Long and medium Sashiko needles; embroidery snips; needle threader

Thank you to Folkwear for supporting this workshop!

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policies here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

The simple design of rigid heddle looms make them the perfect weaving loom for anyone wishing to learn the craft. They’re perfect for all skill levels and allow you to sample a wide variety of yarns and techniques. Rigid heddle looms are affordable, easy to set up, lightweight and portable. In this class we’ll cover the basics of dressing the loom and try various weaving techniques. You will weave enough cloth to make a small tote bag or wall hanging.

Level: Beginner

Members: $100

Non members: $120

Instructor: Sue Helmken (Read Sue's bio)

Materials fee: $25 cash or venmo (to be collected day of class)

Materials supplied by teacher: loom with warp, shuttles, yarns, printed instructions

Materials students should bring: scissors, tapestry needle, optional crochet hook, random yarns for weft, paper and pen

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

If you dread warping your loom, you’re not alone. With training and practice, though, you can approach the process with confidence. In this class we’ll cover all aspects of warping a floor or table loom, both back to front [B2F] and front to back [F2B] as well as a bit on sectional warping and using a warping paddle. It also includes handy tips for avoiding mistakes, for choosing yarns and making the process easier in general.

Level: Beginner

Members: $100

Non members: $120

Instructor: Sue Helmken (Read Sue's bio)

Materials fee: $5 cash, check or venmo (to be collected day of class)

Materials supplied by teacher: demo loom, warping boards, warp yarns, handouts

Materials students should bring: paper and pencil

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

If you want to weave but don’t have space for a big loom, give inkle weaving a try. Inkle weaving is a form of warp faced weaving used to making bands of cloth for belts, bracelets, guitar straps, borders & edgings, trims, fringes, and even cords. This class covers how the color placement creates the pattern and what types of yarns to use. We will weave basic patterns, and see how the size and weight of the weft yarn affects the strap. The looms may be small, but you can do big things with them!

Level: Beginner

Prices reflect 25% discount for New Year, New Skill January!

Members: $75

Non members: $90

Instructor: Sue Helmken (Read Sue's bio)

Materials fee: $25 cash or venmo (to be collected day of class)

Materials supplied by teacher: loom with warp, shuttles, weft yarns, instructions

Materials students should bring: scissors, tapestry needle, random yarns, pen and paper

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

The color wheel cushion is as practical as it is eye-catching. Use it as a supportive prop for yoga or meditation, a comfortable floor cushion, or a bold decorative accent that adds handmade warmth to any space. Its sculptural shape and vibrant wedges turn simple knitting into functional art, making it a project that lives equally well in a studio, living room, or quiet corner for rest.

Made with 160g of DK yarn. 8 x10g for the front and 80g for the back. Bring your own yarn colors or choose from kits curated especially for this workshop.

You will need to know, or will learn the following techniques:

• Show rows

• Kitchener stitch

• Mattress stitch

The pattern provided in this class is ColourWheel Cushion by Rebecca Glazier of Wild West Dyes.

Level: Intermediate

Age Range: Adults

Instructor: Lisa Sandberg (Read Lisa's bio)

Members: $100

Non Members: $120

Materials fee: $$25 for pattern and pillow form. Additional $60 for yarn kit add-on - cash, venmo, or paypal (paid the day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: Printed copy of the pattern, 17" pillow form insert, yarn kits available

Students should bring: 160 grams DK yarn (8 colors x 10g each for the front and 80g of an additional color for the back), US 7 knitting needles, locking stitch markers, tapestry needle and scissors.

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Discover the speed, comfort, and fluid rhythm of Continental knitting in this comprehensive full-day beginner workshop. Whether you’re completely new to knitting or looking to switch from English (throwing) style, this class will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of efficient, ergonomic knitting.

What You’ll Learn

• Over the course of six hands-on hours, you will learn:
• How to comfortably tension yarn in your left hand
• The Continental knit stitch (“picking” technique)
• The Continental purl stitch
• How to combine knit and purl stitches to create basic stitch patterns
• Casting on and binding off
• Reading simple knitting instructions and abbreviations
• How to correct the most common beginner mistakes

Class Structure

This workshop is paced for absolute beginners—no prior knitting experience required. We’ll work in short guided segments with plenty of time for practice, troubleshooting, and individual help. By the end of the day, students will complete a small sampler project using both knit and purl stitches.

Who This Class Is For

Perfect for brand-new knitters, crocheters exploring knitting, or experienced English-style knitters interested in learning the Continental method.

Takeaway

Students leave with a completed sampler swatch, strong foundational skills, and the confidence to tackle beginner patterns using Continental techniques.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Lisa Sandberg (Read Lisa's bio)

Members: $100

Non Members: $120

Materials fee: $10 cash, venmo, zelle, paypal, or cashapp (paid the day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: 

25 grams of yarn per knitted sampler. (1 required, additional available for further home practice)

Students should bring: One set of size US 7-9 (4.5-5.5mm) circular knitting needle with a cord at least 12in. Scissors, tapestry needle and glasses if needed. Optional: stitch markers.

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

In this class you will learn how to draw flowers, leaves, twigs and tendrils in pencil and ink. I will teach you how to create texture, contrast and composition using line and shading. This can be applied to your textile, fabric skills, embroidery, sewing, fiber art, layering and much more. This class is designed for beginners, so no experience is necessary. Come learn a new technique or improve on your drawing skills.

This class will be hosted off-site at the home of the instructor. Directions to the home will be provided after registration.

Skill Level: All

Instructor: Camille Daunno (Read Camille's bio)

Members: $100

Non-members: $120

Materials Fee: $15 (collected at time of workshop)

Materials Provided by instructor: Pencils, ink markers, erasers, paper, practice paper, Art resource to draw from, drawing vellum, tracing paper, practice drawing pad and Art handouts.

Student should bring: Nothing, all supplies will be given out at the first class

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Do you struggle reading drafts for weaving patterns? Understanding the relationship between threading, tie-ups and treadling is necessary for reading a woven pattern. We’ll cover these basics, discuss different weave structures, and learn how to alter patterns. There will be some hands-on drafting along with an in-depth computer program demonstration.

Level: Beginner

Age Range: Adults

Members: $100

Non members: $120

Instructor: Sue Helmken (Read Sue's bio)

Materials fee: $5 cash, check or venmo (to be collected day of class)

Materials supplied by teacher: computer, projector, instructions

Materials students should bring: graph paper, ruler, pencil/colored pencils

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies