Learn to make wet felted beads and Sushi roll beads out of wool. (I will bring pre-made wool beads to use in the assembly.) While the beads you made are drying you will to assemble your car air freshener with my wool beads, other beads and buttons. Making one is never enough, so you will take home supplies to make another. They make great stocking stuffers or small gifts. 2 sessions will be offered of this popular class. Scented essential oils will be used for fragrance in this project. Some options provided, you are welcome to bring your own! See you there!

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Claudia Lemacks (Read Claudia's bio)

Members: $50

Non-Members: $60

Materials fee: $20 cash or card (collected at time of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: I will bring everything that you need to make these, plus extra to take home.

Students should bring:  If you have a felting pad that you like you may bring it. Also bring an old bath towel and hand towel, and a medium size bowl for water.  Optional: you favorite scented essential oils for fragrance. Snacks are also optional.

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Level: Intermediate (Students should know how to spin yarn on a spinning wheel. Beginners are welcome, but some skill is needed.)

Members: $50

Non members: $60

Instructor: Silver Davin (Read Silver's bio)

Materials fee: $40 cash, credit card, venmo, or paypal (to be paid on day of workshop)

Materials supplied by teacher: 3+ oz crazy art batt and a spool of core yarn. There will be many different colorways to choose from.

Materials students could bring: You'll need to bring your spinning wheel. Please bring a jumbo flier if you have one; the bigger your wheel's orifice, the better!

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This class will have you designing a bowl or vase using the silk paper technique. It’s not paper at all but silk fibers, silk hankies and roving wool. You can add twigs, leaves and other fibers to create something that is organically your own design and interpretation of the project.

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: $50

Non-members: $60

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

Materials Provided by instructor: Roving wool( natural colors,white,grey), Silk fibers and silk hankies, Birch twigs, leaves, Bowl form, Netting, glue, Water containers, soap, spray bottles

Student should bring: A large towel

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This introductory class provides an overview of Sashiko, the Japanese stitching and mending practice, and guides beginners in gaining basic skills and knowledge to apply this practice to both functional and decorative goods. This class is a prerequisite to the other classes in the series. Participants will learn to stitch a basic Sashiko geometric pattern, making a coaster or patch by class end.

Members: $50

Non members: $60 

Instructor: Gail Clement (Read Gail's bio)

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

Materials supplied by teacher: Supply kit containing Sashiko needle 2-pack, Palm thimble, Finger Cots , Coron naturally-dyed thick Sashiko thread on bobbin (24 m approx) , Yokota medium Sashiko thread (40 m), Daruma 20/4 thin Sashiko thread(40 m), 3 Fabric samples (Sarashi cotton; Kaufman Essex cotton/linen blend; thrifted linen 1 Lined water soluble transfer, Preprinted Washout Fabric

Materials students should bring: Embroidery snips and straight edge

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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)

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Learn to make a book with a wooden cover in this one and a half day class. On day one we will prep our boards and text block and on day two we will sew the Coptic binding. It would be helpful if you have some previous bookbinding experience. Please contact me if you have any questions at joycetromba@gmail.com

Level: Intermediate

Instructor: Joyce Tromba (Read Joyce's bio)

Members: $150

Non Members: $180

Materials fee: $30 cash or check (paid the day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: All supplies are provided: wood, stain, sandpaper, linen thread, paper for text pages, bookmaking kit

Students should bring: If you have your own book making tools feel free to bring them but a bookmaking kit will be available for you to use.

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Drawing and Designing Patterns for Handwork

In this class you will learn how to draw simple line drawings to create patterns for embroidery, florals, quilting or any handwork. You will learn a skill which can be transferred to fabric, then stitched to create a one if a kind design. I will teach you how to draw, understand perspective, contour and design principles so your work will become a beautiful finished piece of Art. You will leave with a file filled with creative designs for future use. Please bring in a small embroidery hoop, needle and thread, and small scissors to practice some designs in class. You can also bring in a piece of clothing to embellish. Remember…it all starts with a good drawing. Challenge the designer in you and have some fun while learning a new skill.

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: $10 cash or venmo (collected at time of workshop)

Materials Provided by instructor: Pencils, erasers, practice paper, drawing paper, fabric squares, embroidery thread, resource to sketch from, transfer paper, fabric markers.

Student should bring: Embroidery hoop, sewing scissors, needle and thread (your choice) a piece of clothing to work on if you want to, snack or something to eat for the break

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Have you ever admired heavily textured art yarns and wondered how to get started making some yourself? Or have you wanted gorgeous batts to use for a felting project but not known how to make them? In this class, we will be learning how to use a drum carder to create gorgeous art batts that are full of color and texture out of various fibers and mix-ins. You'll be able to use many different types of fiber in a myriad of colors as well as mix-ins ranging from angelina (fiber glitter) and strands of sari silk to feathers and yarn clippings to create your own one-of-a-kind art batt!

Level: Beginner

Members: $50

Non members: $60

Instructor: Silver Davin (Read Silver's bio)

Materials fee: $10 per oz of finished batt - cash, credit card, venmo, or paypal (to be paid on day of workshop)

Materials supplied by teacher: Various types of fiber (wool, alpaca, camel, silk, bamboo, etc) in a plethora of colors as well as a wide variety of mix-ins to add texture and interest to your batts.

Materials students could bring: Please bring yourself, your imagination, and a drum carder if you have one!

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Various colored yarns can be woven into handmade clay frames. Each frame has its own unique design. Participants will be taught how to weave a simple plain weave {over / under technique} inside the clay frame. The finished product is a wall hanging. With the distinctive one-of-a-kind design frame, participants can handpick from various balls of yarn to create the 9”x8” wall hanging. No weaving experience is necessary.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Marilyn Haas-Haseman (Read Marilyn's bio)

Members: $100

Non members: $120

Materials fee:  $35 cash or check (to be paid day of workshop)

Materials Provided: Clay frame kits. Kit includes frame, yarn, needle

Materials students should bring: Scissors. Optional is any special THIN yarn you would like but not necessary

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This full-day beginner workshop introduces participants to fundamental sewing and quilting techniques through two practical, skill-building projects: a patchwork needle book and a nine patch drawstring project bag. Designed for complete beginners and those curious about textile arts, this workshop provides essential skills while creating beautiful, functional accessories perfect for any textile and fiber enthusiast.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Nichole Chigoy (Read Nichole's bio)

Prices discounted to reflect 25% off New Year, New Skills Month!

Members: $75 

Non Members: $90

Materials fee: $5-$10 sliding scale for wool scraps, cash or venmo (to be paid day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: Lots of medium weight linen cotton, and wool scraps, 2 sergers to share, digital instructions to be printed by the student.

Students should bring: Bring your well functioning sewing machine, all purpose sewing thread, snips, a self healing cutting mat, a rotary cutter, fabric shears, fabric chalk or marker, seam ripper, quilting ruler (my preference for this project is 3" X 18"), a total of one yard of midweight, woven scraps (preferably cotton, linen, or hemp), cotton quilting thread, a quilting needle. I would estimate about a half yard of the fabric to be larger pieces (10" x 12") , 4 ft of drawstring (1/4 yard of midnight woven fabric to make your own).

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Take your sashiko stitching to the next level in this hands-on, six-hour clinic designed for fiber artists who are ready to explore more intricate techniques. Participants will learn how to prepare traditional cotton/linen fabric for two-layered stitching and gain confidence combining hitomezashi (one-stitch) and moyozashi (pattern) styles in a single hanafukin cloth. Clear demonstrations and guided practice will help you achieve balanced, even stitches while managing multiple pattern transitions within one cohesive design. After completing your stitched sampler, you’ll discover creative ways to finish and use your work. We’ll cover hemming, edge treatments, and practical finishing methods that preserve the beauty and integrity of your piece. The class will conclude with project inspiration for incorporating your stitched hanafukin into home and personal accessories—such as pillows, totes, or fabric baskets—showcasing your artistry and skill in a functional, contemporary way.

Level: Intermediate

Prices reflect our 25% New Year, New Skill Discount!

Members: $75

Non members: $90

Instructor: Gail Clement (Read Gail's bio)

Materials fee: $45 cash or venmo (to be collected day of workshop)

Materials supplied by teacher: Preprinted mixed design sampler with English; instructions; sashiko thread in 3 colors; Hera marker; basting thread

Materials students should bring: Embroidery snips; straight edge

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This is an advanced beginner workshop that combines traditional quilting techniques with wearable art, teaching participants to craft an heirloom quality quilted vest featuring the classic sawtooth star pattern. Students will learn essential skills in piecing, pattern modification, quilting, and finishing techniques while creating a unique, functional garment.

Level: Intermediate

Instructor: Nichole Chigoy (Read Nichole's bio)

Members: $300

Non Members: $360

Materials fee: $20 cash, check, card or venmo (to be paid day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: Nichole will provide a vest pattern that has a bust size range from 30”- 43”. If you are outside of this range, Nichole can offer commercial vest pattern suggestions. $20 supply fee includes a paper pattern for sizes 30” - 43” bust.

Students should bring: 

• A well functioning sewing machine,
• Garment shears
• Thread snips
• Cutting mat
• Rotary cutter
• All purpose sewing machine
• thread
• Acrylic quilting ruler - I like 3” x 18”
• Fabric pencil or tailors chalk
• * 3/4 - 1 yard of lining - mid weight woven(non stretch) cotton or linen fabric. ½ yard total of 2 to 4 coordinating woven (non stretch) linen or cotton fabric pieces to use in the quilt square.
• * 3/4 - 1 yard of main fabric mid weight woven (non stretch) cotton or linen fabric. ¾ -1 yard of wool or cotton quilting batting ⅝ yard midweight cotton or linen (non stretch) fabric for binding 1-3 ¾’-1’ button
• Cotton embroidery or sashiko thread
• Quilting needles
• Approximately 5 yards of bias binding (can be made from fabric scraps or purchased.) 
• Thimble
• 8”-12” quilting hoop

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