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  • Mountain Art Quilters

    • 27 Jan 2022
    • 17 Nov 2022
    • 11 sessions
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC




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  • Bundle dyeing

    • 16 Aug 2022
    • 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • 408 Depot St, Asheville, NC
    • 1
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    Learn the beautiful art of bundle dyeing with plants! In this class, you will gain an understanding of how to work with natural dyes as you explore the process of bundle dyeing. We will cover an introduction to natural dye plants and different types of fabric. We will work with natural dyestuffs including food scraps, fresh and dried flowers, tree leaves, bark, and more. You will learn how to bundle dye on silk and cotton, including how to prepare the fabric, place the dyestuffs, wrap the fabric, and steam the fabric on a stovetop. No prior experience necessary – beginners welcome.

    Level: All Levels

    Instructor will supply: Silk, cotton, dyestuffs

    Materials Fee: $25.00 

    Students should bring: Any dyestuffs you would like to experiment with! Flowers, food waste, etc.

    Registration: Members $50, Non-members $60

    Instructor: bio Kristin Arzt


    Please find our COVID and cancellation policies here

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  • In Studio Handwork Circle

    • 18 Aug 2022
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
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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 

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  • Third Thursday with Camille Daunno

    • 18 Aug 2022
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 49
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    Join us on the evening of the Third Thursday for a demonstration by textile designer and fiber artist Camille Daunno.

    She has worked over 40 years in several areas of fiber art from teaching, designing textile patterns for fabric and wallpaper, to hand painting and designing fabric.

    Camille will be giving a demonstration for two of the classes she will be teaching in the Fall.

    She'll show examples of her resist felted bowls, felted scarves, painted silk pieces with wax resist and combined painting overlays. In the first demonstration, guests will see how she prepares the wool to be felted and show the supplies needed to complete a piece and will have the opportunity to touch and feel her work. 

    In the silk painting demonstration, Camille will also prepare the silk to be painted then waxed and overlayed again using paper cut stencils and designs. She will talk about the dyes and supplies used as well as techniques for creating beautiful hand dyed and designed pieces of silk.


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  • Flower Power

    • 19 Aug 2022
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 4
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    Brighten up your day by making large bright beautiful felt flowers. Simple and fun to make.


    Level: Beginners 

    Members: $100

    Non members: $120

    Instructor: Vasanto  bio 

    Materials fee: $20

    Materials provided by instructor: wool, templates, bubblewrap, soap, ball brausers, basins, other misc fibers,

    Materials students should bring:  pen, scissors, towels

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  • Felt Brim Hat

    • 20 Aug 2022
    • 21 Aug 2022
    • 2 sessions
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 3
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    Participants will learn how to wet felt a stylish flat brim hat with a short flat crown using a template and wool batts. Learn to make a seamless hat using a resist and washboard and then stretching over a hat block. Supplies will be provided and will also be available for purchase. 


    Level: Beginners 

    Members: $150

    Non members: $180

    Instructor: Vasanto  bio 

    Materials fee: $25

    Materials provided by instructor: wool, templates, tulle, bubble wrap, soap, basins, design elements

    Materials students should bring:  2 towels, a large sponge, a marking pen and a scissors

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  • The Spinning Study Group

    • 21 Aug 2022
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 7
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    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. Monthly meetings cover a range of topics, including different techniques of hand spinning and fiber processing, how to use handspinning tools, and other topics as determined by the group. We will conduct a breed study, spinning and plying samples of various types of wool, mohair, alpaca, llama and rabbit raised in our Blue Ridge Mountains region. Sample donations are encouraged.

    Whenever possible, our members volunteer to demonstrate spinning at local events and educational outreach programs. 

    This is not a learn-to-spin group, but we welcome those new to spinning to come a half-hour early to get acquainted and request some help. 



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  • Farmer's Spotlight with Shalom Farm

    • 21 Aug 2022
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 23
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    Join Elizabeth and Joubert Visser of Shalom Farms on Sunday, August 21 from 1:30 - 2:30pm along with the Spinning Study Group.

    Elizabeth and Joubert escaped from the big city of Chicago and the corporate world, and found a few acres here in the Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina, just outside of Boone and so started their journey with a small homestead farm. 

    "It is here where we started our flock with 7 Jacob sheep which has now grown to 12.  They were sheared towards the end of May 2022 and we discovered the wonders of sheep fleece. After seeing Judi Jetson at the JSBA meeting in Marshall we had the opportunity to meet her at Local Cloth and see all the wonderful fleece end products.  So we are excited to get involved with all things wool!"

    Their Heritage breed of Jacob sheep is tri-color.  The fleece varies from brown/black and white to white and "lilac".  This unique fiber is highly sought after.  They will be demonstrating carding and roving and have several different fleeces on display and for purchase.

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  • V-Handwork Circle

    • 25 Aug 2022
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Local Cloth via Zoom
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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 

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



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  • Miniature Felted veggies

    • 27 Aug 2022
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 408 Depot St, Asheville, NC
    • 4
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    Even though there is still time for fall planting, these miniature felted vegetables don't require a green thumb! In this full day class we'll be making miniature carrots, turnips, beets, radishes, cabbage, peppers and any other veggies that you might think up. You'll learn some felting shortcuts and leave with a nice selection of mini 'market fresh veggies'. Also don't forget to bring your reading glasses because we are also going to make a micro garden that you can use for display or as a pincushion.

    Level: All Levels

    Instructor will supply: felting foam, felting needles, core wool, wool colors, finger guards, wooden cup for pincushion,

    Materials Fee: $25 

    Students should bring: lunch

    Registration: Members $100, Non-members $120

    Instructor: bio Beth Sellars


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  • Contact Paper Silkscreens

    • 31 Aug 2022
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • 408 Depot St, Asheville, NC
    • 8
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    Make fun, simple silkscreen designs by hand-cutting Contact Paper and attaching it to the back of a silkscreen. Easy, quick, and impermanent, this is a great way to experiment and create lively patterns on fabric. 

    Level: Beginner

    Materials Fee:  15 dollars includes: Textile paints and color concentrates, squeegees for printing fabric, masking tape

    What to bring: Any size silkscreen (smaller is easier to work with), at least two yards of fabric for printing (mid to heavy weight fabric, light in color), one roll of contact paper, #11 X-acto knife, cutting mat, scissors sharpie, pencil, sketchbook. 

    Registration: Members $100, Non-members $120

    Instructor: Jude Stuecker

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  • In Studio Handwork Circle

    • 01 Sep 2022
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
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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 

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




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  • Clay resist with Indigo

    • 07 Sep 2022
    • 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • 408 Depot St, Asheville, NC
    • 6
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    This class explores clay paste resist and natural indigo dyeing. Learn to mix clay paste and a variety of application techniques, along with the chemistry of natural indigo and how to care for your vat. We will also discuss making clay from your local soil.

    Level: All Levels

    Instructor will supply: Indigo, clay, 2 cotton bandanas, paintbrushes 

    Materials Fee: $25.00 

    Students should bring: Well-scoured natural fiber, Mark making tools (blocks for block printing, favorite paintbrushes, screen printing screens, etc)

    Registration: Members $50, Non-members $60

    Instructor: bio Kristin Arzt

    CDC Safety Regulations

    Please find our COVID and cancellation policies here

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  • V-Handwork Circle

    • 08 Sep 2022
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Local Cloth via Zoom
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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 

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



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  • Hat on a Ball

    • 10 Sep 2022
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 4
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    This is a relatively quick and simple way of making a cloche style felt hat. Students will learn how to manipulate the wool and to understand the process and how it works. Each student will make a simple cloche hat or beret with or without embellishments.


    Level: Beginners 

    Members: $100

    Non members: $120

    Instructor: Vasanto  bio 

    Materials fee: $25

    Materials provided by instructor: wool, ball, soap, basins, design elements, hat blocks

    Materials students should bring:  3pr queen size panty hose, towel, tape measure

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  • Beginning Spinning

    • 11 Sep 2022
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 408 Depot St Asheville, NC
    • 6
    • 2 registrants
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    Curious about spinning? This class is designed for the new spinner, or someone who needs a refresher on the basics. Learn about the workings of a spinning wheel and tools like the niddy noddy and lazy kate. Practice the motion of drafting (pulling) fiber and spinning it into yarn. Plying and finishing yarn will also be covered. You will leave this class with a skein of yarn that you've spun! A spinning wheel can be rented if you do not have one to bring.

    Level: Beginner

    Materials Fee: $12 dollars for 3 ounces of spinning fiber 

    Registration: Members $50, Non-members $60

    Instructor: Brandi Adcock  and Judi Jetson bios

    What to bring/how to dress: a spinning wheel or spindle

    Please find our COVID and cancellation policies here


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  • Painted, stitched flowers

    • 14 Sep 2022
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • 408 Depot St, Asheville, NC
    • 6
    • 2 registrants
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    Make a beautiful, fun, appliqued flower panel out of hand-painted fabrics. We'll create a rich palate of patterned fabrics using paints and stamps, then cut, layer, and collage these into flowers by stitching them onto a painted background. The panels can be used to make quilts, pillows, book-covers, etc. Some experience with applique is preferred.

    Level: Intermediate

    Materials Fee:  40 dollars includes: 2 yards linen per student, textile paints and color concentrates, brushes, stamps, mark-making tools, wonder-under fusible webbing.

    What to bring: Extra fabric if you want more to play with (mid-to heavy weight wovens like linen, broadcloth, or upholstery fabric), sewing machine with adjustable zig-zag stitch, colored thread, fabric scissors, iron, sewing pins.

    Registration: Members $100, Non-members $120

    Instructor: Jude Stuecker

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  • Resist Felting

    • 14 Sep 2022
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 9
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    This class will teach you how to make a vessel, pod or simple vase in one piece by using a resist in the wet felting process. I love to create this over a balloon which makes it fun to learn and easy to do. There’s no shaping or worrying about it coming apart. In just a few hours you will have a completed multi functional pice with gorgeous colors to choose from. Learn a new technique or a new skill while having some fun .

    Level: All Levels 

    Members: $50

    Non members: $60

    Instructor: Camille Daunno bio 

    Materials fee: $20

    Materials provided by instructor:  Wool, resist plastic, bubble wrap, spray bottles, bowls, balloons, netting related supplies needed 

    Students should bring: Large towels to absorb the water

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  • In Studio Handwork Circle

    • 15 Sep 2022
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
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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 

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




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  • Mordant Printing with Natural Dyes

    • 17 Sep 2022
    • 18 Sep 2022
    • 2 sessions
    • 408 Depot Street Asheville
    • 5
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    Learn to use mordants, iron and tannin with natural dyes to create patterns on cloth. We will use a variety of mordants and modifiers both in the preparation of our cloth and in direct printing on cloth to make pattern and design. We will then further color the cloths using natural dyes. We will use a combination of simple silk screen, block printing and painting; the possibilities are endless. On day one we will do all our fiber prep, make the mediums for printing, prepare our dye baths and do some practice printing. On day two we continue experimenting and choose a technique to make some finished works.

    Level: Intermediate

    Material Fee: $20

    Instructor supplied materials: Fabric, natural dyes, mordants and modifiers, contact paper, use of silk screens, wood and other printing blocks

    Student should bring:  a variety of paintbrushes, T pins, notebook. Pattern making tools: you don't need all of these but if you have them bring them, I will also have some of these for student use: a small silk screen and squeegey (an old credit card will work), x-acto knife, wood or rubber stamps, stencils. Feel free to contact me if you have questions about materials.

    Members: $200

    Non Members: $240

    Instructor: bio Joyce Tromba

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  • The Spinning Study Group

    • 18 Sep 2022
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 10
    Register

    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. Monthly meetings cover a range of topics, including different techniques of hand spinning and fiber processing, how to use handspinning tools, and other topics as determined by the group. We will conduct a breed study, spinning and plying samples of various types of wool, mohair, alpaca, llama and rabbit raised in our Blue Ridge Mountains region. Sample donations are encouraged.

    Whenever possible, our members volunteer to demonstrate spinning at local events and educational outreach programs. 

    This is not a learn-to-spin group, but we welcome those new to spinning to come a half-hour early to get acquainted and request some help. 



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  • Beginning Tapestry Weaving

    • 24 Sep 2022
    • 01 Oct 2022
    • 2 sessions
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 0
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    In this 2 day class you will learn how to warp a loom. Basic tapestry techniques will be taught which include weaving geometric and curved shapes and how to shade and blend colors on the loom. We will talk about tapestry terminology and the tools, equipment and yarns used in tapestry weaving. You will be weaving from the back of the loom in traditional Aubusson technique. You will take the loom home for a week and return for the 2nd day of class so we can review any new techniques you want to explore and also talk about designing a tapestry, making a cartoon and how to mount and present the finished piece. You should leave the class with the basic tools you need to further explore the wonderful medium of tapestry.


    Level: Beginner 

    Members: $200

    Non members: $240

    Instructor: Betty Hilton-Nash  bio 

    Materials fee: $20

    Materials provided by instructor: Warp, weft, printed instructional handout, looms are available at Local Cloth, students will take the looms home for a week and return them on the last day of the class, a deposit will be collected on the loom rental for that week, and returned on the last day of class. If you have your own loom that you want to use it, please get in touch with Betty first.

    Materials students should bring: Scissors, ruler, a tapestry beater (ie. a heavy kitchen fork), design ideas (photos, drawings, etc.)

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  • The New Needlepoint

    • 27 Sep 2022
    • 18 Oct 2022
    • 4 sessions
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 7
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    We will learn New Needlepoint, which is very different from what our mothers, aunts or grandmothers taught us. We will make a sampler with a variety of different stitches, which can be used later to texture your future works.This sampler can be done in squares, rectangles or stripes with or without background and borders. Lots of choices to make so come prepared!

    Level: All Levels 

    Members: $100

    Non members: $120

    Instructor: Martha Branden bio 

    Materials fee: $30

    Materials provided by instructor: Frame, canvas, needles, threader, small scissors, patterns

    Students should bring: Any threads appropriate for 14 mesh canvas which includes full skein cotton embroidery floss, pearl cotton or wool tapestry wool.

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  • The Fabulous Felted Bark Scarf

    • 08 Oct 2022
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 6
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    Create the most beautiful felted scarf ever by learning how to felt needle punch merino batts, resist dye background colors and use a special twist on the traditional Japanese Mokume resist process (no stitching). And then we'll over-dye the prepared scarf in a final intense dye bath, remove the resist tools and Voila! the most beautiful scarf ever.

    Level: Beginning

    Materials fee: $20

    Instructor provided materials: Australian fine merino needle punch batt, all dyes and chemicals, use of all tools, soap, etc., Handouts of directions and material suppliers

    Student should bring: waterproof apron or clothes that could get wet during felting

    Members: $ 100

    Non Members: $ 120

    Instructor: bio Chad Alice Hagen

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  • Silk Painting, beyond Batik

    • 12 Oct 2022
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 4
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    Silk Painting is an easy skill to learn and all levels are welcome ,from beginner to experienced painters.In this class you will learn how to layer your paints combined with special brushes,wax and stencils. The effects are gorgeous and the possibilities are endless.Each layer mixes color as well as a new technique. Challenge the designer in you and go home with a beautiful piece of wearable Art. 


    Level: All Levels 

    Members: $50

    Non members: $60

    Instructor: Camille Daunno bio 

    Materials fee: $20

    Materials provided by instructor: Silk scarves, silk squares silk paints, silk dyes, wax ,brushes, boards to work on ,gloves, stencils

    Materials students should bring:  An apron and an iron

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  • Bookmaking with Eco-printed paper

    • 15 Oct 2022
    • 10:00 AM
    • 16 Oct 2022
    • 1:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 5
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    Learn the magic of eco-printing on paper with the use of mordants and modifiers. Then explore book binding and make simple stitched books with eco-printed or plain pages, cards and frameable pictures. On day one we will eco-print all the papers for our projects and on day two we will make several simple book structures: the long stitch exposed spine, star book and simple pamphlet.



    Level: Beginner 

    Members: 150

    Non Members: 180

    Instructor: Joyce Tromba and Denise Arcuri  bio 

    Materials fee: $20-25 dollars

    Materials provided by instructor: paper, mordants and modifiers, book making tools, linen thread, leaves

    Students should bring: Gloves thin medical exam gloves Dusk mask Apron Plastic spray bottle with 50% vinegar and 50% water Two old small kitchen towel sized rags Some Leaves will be provided ,however bring some of your own to experiment and share. LEAVES THAT PRINT WELL Maple ,oak ,any hard wood tree leaves ,Fruit tree leaves Rose, Marigold petals, Oak leaf hydrangeas, Smoke bush Coreopsis, sassafras, cranesbill geranium, eucalyptus


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  • The Spinning Study Group

    • 16 Oct 2022
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 10
    Register

    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. Monthly meetings cover a range of topics, including different techniques of hand spinning and fiber processing, how to use handspinning tools, and other topics as determined by the group. We will conduct a breed study, spinning and plying samples of various types of wool, mohair, alpaca, llama and rabbit raised in our Blue Ridge Mountains region. Sample donations are encouraged.

    Whenever possible, our members volunteer to demonstrate spinning at local events and educational outreach programs. 

    This is not a learn-to-spin group, but we welcome those new to spinning to come a half-hour early to get acquainted and request some help. 



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  • Stitched Shibori

    • 02 Nov 2022
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 9
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    If you love Shibori then this class is for you. Anyone can learn . Take your knowledge of Shibori to another level , although no prior experience is necessary. You will learn how to create patterns using simple stitching techniques, pulling the threads to create a resist then dying them in Indigo dye. Mokume,Ori-Nui and ne-maki to name a few. Learn to stitch on a fold ,do a basic running stitch or create a random pattern. The results are beautiful delicate patterns. 

    Level: All Levels 

    Members: $50

    Non members: $60

    Instructor: Camille Daunno bio 

    Materials fee: 

    Materials provided by instructor: Cotton squares,1 scarf,heavy cotton thread and needles,indigo dyeI will give you everything you will needy include, Bristol vellum paper( or watercolor paper) your own set of brushes( mixing brush and 2 round brushes, a set of gouache paints, tracing paper, pencils, erasers, blocks for printing, rollers, fabric, inks for printing

    Materials students should bring:  Nothing necessary

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  • Yes, Be Crewel

    • 04 Nov 2022
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • 408 Depot St Asheville, NC
    • 20
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    This is the first of three events focused on embroidery. We will take a brief historical journey of embroidery, looking a bit more closely at crewel work (17th and 18th century in Europe). We'll then follow the influence of crewel work on a unique group of women who formed the Deerfield Society of Blue and White Needlework in Massachusetts just prior to WWI. You will use a kit that is provided to try your hand at this craft.     

    Level: Beginner

    Materials Fee: 15 for  kit for each participant that includes linen background and indigo dyed threads

    Students should bring : a notebook

    Registration: Members $15, Non-members $20

    Instructor: Lynne Noble bio 

    What to bring/how to dress: Optional: 

    Please find our COVID and cancellation policies here


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  • The Poppet Doll

    • 12 Nov 2022
    • 13 Nov 2022
    • 2 sessions
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 10
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    The Poppet Doll Class: Join me for a playful workshop to make the cutest little spirit doll ever! I'll teach you how to needle-felt the face — even if you've never needle-felted before. I’ll walk you through a straightforward, step-by-step process and you’ll be needle-felting in no time! You’ll make a sweet little face you’ll love. Then, you'll give your doll a body, add some magic, put on her big hair, and get her all dolled up. More than just a doll, these cute and quirky spirits are messengers. And the doll you make will have a message just for you. She’ll be a talisman, a guide. You’ll feel her power. 

    Level: Beginner 

    Members: 200

    Non Members: 240

    Instructor: Stacy Vajta  bio 

    Materials fee: $60

    Materials provided by instructor:  Wool, felting needles and pads.  Doll patterns and filling for doll,  extra material, scissors and yarn for hair in case it's needed. I'll have hair beads and various items for decorating the doll, including felt to make felt roses and thread and needles. I'll also have some crystals and stones for inside the doll. I have one sewing machine.

    Students should bring: Students will need to bring 1/2 yard of fabric to use for their doll body, matching thread, scissors and yarn for hair. The yarn that works best for hair is thicker yarn (Bernat blanket yarn, chunky homespun or T-shirt yarn is fun. Ribbons or cut fabric can work too). And although beads, baubles, crystals and stones will be available to decorate the doll, students want to bring special items for inside the doll such as small crystals or stones or decorations for the doll itself. There is a small amount of sewing to be done. There will be several sewing machine available, but you can bring your own machine as well. 

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  • Solar Printing

    • 16 Nov 2022
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 8
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    Solar Printing is a creative and easy technique in printing on fabric. In this workshop you will work with Cyanotype fabric as well as sun reactive Solar color dyes. You will create your own designs on a scarf, makeup case, and fabric squares . We will then take these designs and use fabric paint and stencils to create a unique overlay. The results are just gorgeous! Come and challenge your inner Artist and have some fun.

    Level: All Levels 

    Members: $50

    Non members: $60

    Instructor: Camille Daunno bio 

    Materials fee: $15

    Materials provided by instructor:  Cyan fabric , makeup bag, scarf, cotton squares,Solar dyes, brushes, trays, stencils,f abric paints

    Materials students should bring:  An apron and an iron

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  • The Spinning Study Group

    • 20 Nov 2022
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 408 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801
    • 10
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