Needle felt holiday and seasonal ornaments. In this beginner class, we will be using cookie cutter shapes and colorful fiber to create one-of-a-kind holiday decorations!

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Donna Trunk (Read Donna's bio)

Members: $50

Non-Members: $60

Materials fee: $15 cash, card, venmo, paypal (collected at time of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: Extra fiber, cookie cutters, needles

Students should bring:  Materials will be provided. Kits available to purchase.

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

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In this workshop, students will learn basic stitches and simple bead application to start their own playful, abstract embroidery project. This is a beginner friendly class, but seasoned embroiderers who want to explore the art of expressive mixed-media embroidery further are welcome. All Materials are Included.

Level: Beginner

Members: $50

Non members: $60

Instructor: Sofia Trovato (Read Sofia's bio)

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

Materials supplied by teacher: 

Embroidery hoop, embroidery floss, needles yarn, thread, and beads.

Materials students could bring: All materials provided.

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policies here: Workshop Policies

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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: Advanced Beginner - students should be able to knit and purl

Instructor: Lynne Noble and Judi Jetson (Read Lynne and Judi's bio)

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

Members: $37.50

Non-Members: $45

Materials fee: No materials fee

Materials provided by instructor: Knitting patterns

Students should bring: Students should bring a skein of sport weight or DK yarn, size 5 or 6 double-pointed needles and a cable needle.

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Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Crochet is an enjoyable way to showcase yarns you have spun, dyed, been gifted... Crochet can be relaxing and mindful. In our Introduction to Crochet we will learn three basic stitches and a starting chain. Our project will be a cowl. We will also discuss yarn weight, yarn types, blocking, and some basic crochet terms.

Level: Beginner

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

Members: $37.50

Non members: $45

Instructor: Kate Hammond (Read Kate's bio)

Materials fee: No materials fee for this workshop.

Materials supplied by teacher: Instructor will provide the cowl pattern, terminology instructions and helpful links.

Materials students should bring: 

 Crochet hook in size 6mm/J – you may find it cost effective to buy
a set especially if you plan to crochet more. I like the type with the foam handle – a bit easier on the hands!
 Small scissors
 Measuring tape
 Darning or yarn needle to work in the ends when finished
 A bag to tote all your precious work

Yarn for the cowl:
 Worsted weight yarn (4) – a soft yarn in a light color (As a beginner, please avoid dark colors as it is very difficult to see your stitches) approx. 200 yds will make a nice length cowl. For your first project you should look for an inexpensive acrylic - possibly one that says no pill or low pill

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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).

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

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Learn some very simple and versatile book structures that would be perfect for gift giving or creating your own hand made library. We will learn all about paper: why is grain important and how to test for it, how to interpret paper weight, pound vs gsm and what tools do you need to make books. We will make three structures: the Pamphlet, Japanese Stab binding and the Star book. Each of these has several variations.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Joyce Tromba (Read Joyce's bio)

Prices reflect the 25% off New Year, New Skill discount!

Members: $75

Non Members: $90

Materials fee: $20 (paid the day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: All papers, book board, linen thread, buttons, ribbon and and book making tools

Students should bring: A cutting mat if you have one, lunch, also if you have some paper you would like to use bring it along

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

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Learn the fun, portable craft of card weaving. With just a few simple tools, you’ll be able to create strong, attractive bands for hatbands, belts, straps, and more. In this class, you’ll learn the basics, make solid progress on your first project, and leave with the tools and know-how to continue your card-weaving journey.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Jamie Sparks (Read Jamie's bio)

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

Members: $75

Non-members: $90

Materials Fee : $25 cash, venmo, zelle, or paypal (to be collected day of class)

Instructor will provide:  shuttle, cards, cotton thread, straps

Students should bring: Options for comfort. We will be sitting a lot.

Learn about our COVID & cancellation policy here: Workshop Policies

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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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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

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, 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 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

In just a few hours you will learn how to hand paint a piece of fabric, article of clothing, accessory, or anything you want to embellish. No experience necessary. Challenge the designer in you, create and have fun learning a new technique. Anyone can do it! In this all day workshop, you will work with stencils, brushes, fabric sticks, fabric markers and fabric paint. I will show you how to turn acrylic paint into fabric paint. Create your own design and pattern, paint a floral or just do splashes of color for an abstract look. You can even choose one of mine for inspiration. After the initial design is created, you will then paint your piece. Choose a tote, piece of fabric or a silk scarf. Bring your own piece of clothing shoes, bag or anything to embellish as well as the one provided for this project. The final step you need to do, is iron set the fabric paint and you will have a permanent piece of Art!

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)

Prices reflect the 25% off New Year, New Skill discount!

Members: $75

Non-members: $90

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

Materials Provided by instructor: Fabric paints, fabric markers, silk scarf or tote bag, cut pieces of fabric, brushes, paper to practice a design, stencils, pencils, scissors, water containers, mixing trays and resource to create a design and an iron to set the fabric paint. Coffee, tea, water and snacks will also be provided.

Student should bring: Please wear protective apron as the paint is permanent, and bring a lunch as we will take a break at noon.

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policies here: Workshop Policies

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Suitable for both complete beginners as well as those not-so-new who need a little more guidance, this class will cover spinning on both a drop spindle and a spinning wheel. We’ll cover the types and parts of these tools and which may be right for you. Other topics include how to use a niddy-noddy, drafting, plying, hand carding and finishing. Most of the time will be spent working on the spindle and wheel and learning to use fiber tools. Our goal is to send you home with a plied skein of yarn. Judi recommends that you practice treadling a spinning wheel - both forward and backwards - prior to the class.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Judi Jetson & Jamie Sparks (Read Judi and Jamie's bio)

Prices reflect the 25% off New Year, New Skill discount!

Members: $75

Non-members: $90

Materials Fee : $25, including a drop spindle and wool to take home!     (to be collected day of class)

Instructor will provide: You'll receive a drop spindle, roving and a variety of animal fibers in both natural and dyed colors. We can loan you a wheel for the  class if you don't have one.

Students should bring: Bring your own spinning wheel and/or drop spindle, if you have one. If you have clean fleece, or a braid you want to try spinning, you can bring that, too

Learn about our COVID & cancellation policy here: Workshop Policies

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You have some stitching knowledge and practice. Would you like a refresher on some stitches? Learn a few new ones? This class will be very informal and tailored for you. Through a survey administered to participants, stitches to be reviewed and a few new ones will be taught. If you are currently working on an embroidery piece and would like some guidance, or practice with specific skills, this is for you, too.

Level: Intermediate

Instructor: Lynne Noble (Read Lynne's bio)

Prices reflect the 25% New Year, New Skill discount!

Members: $37.50

Non-Members: $45

Materials fee: No materials fee for this workshop.

Materials provided by instructor:  None for this workshop.

Students should bring:  hoop, needles, floss, fabric to stitch on or the piece you are working on

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

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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

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

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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)

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policies here: Workshop Policies

A Kawandi is a traditional quilt made by Siddhi women. They are unusual in that they are worked from the outside in, and all done by hand. The Kawandi makes use of whatever scraps of fabric are available and the joy is watching something beautiful emerge as the quilting proceeds. Wanna Kawandi?

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Lynne Noble (Read Lynne's bio)

Members: $50

Non-Members: $60

Materials fee: $20 for optional kit. Cash or venmo (to be collected day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor:  If you would like me to create a kit for you, let me know 2 weeks before class and I will have everything you will need to make a kawandi. Email Lynne at lynnesnoble@gmail.com.

Students should bring:  Everyone bring small scissors. If you want to bring your own materials you will need a background fabric at least 12 x 12, lots of scraps of fabric, sewing or embroidery thread, needles.

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

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Learn how to think like a knitwear designer and, in the process, design a unique sock, and write a pattern for it, that has all the features you want.

While the focus is on creating a favorite sock, the design process relies on considerations that apply to designing any knitting garment and pattern. The thought process might begin with selecting a favorite yarn and understanding its best use and limitations, if any, for the stitchwork intended. Or start with an idea for the sock features you want and select a yarn that will enhance the process.

Students will choose among myriad ribbing styles, if using ribbing for the top, or all, of the "leg," then move onto selecting a pattern or pattern stitches for the rest of the leg in session #1. We will have stitch directories for reference and swatch different stitch patterns and discuss the pros and cons to consider during the selection process.

Students' homework will be to knit the sock pattern(s) selected and complete the leg/top of the sock before session #2. Session #2 will look at several heel and toe possibilities for completing the socks. We will learn about a standard so-called wedge heel, and varieties thereof, including the Dutch heel. We will also cover the classic peasant heel, which knit maven Elizabeth Zimmermann refers to as an "afterthought heel."

Note: The peasant heel has a great advantage in being easily reknitted so is a valuable heel technique in any sock knitter's skillset. We will also learn an alternative to grafting it closed for knitters who aren't comfortable with grafting.

Students will knit the heel style selected, and resulting gusset if any, and shape and knit the foot of the sock. And select a desired toe style to finish the sock in class or, if desired, later at home.

The instructor will help students write a pattern for the socks they created so they can duplicate the pattern going forward. Learning how to write a knit pattern is akin to writing a recipe after creating a dish...it is both a roadmap of what was done, so far, and another opportunity to further tweak the process for future use. Thus, this step also helps students contemplate micro design features going forward, e.g., considering how different styles of increasing, or decreasing, stitches yield different aesthetic results. Or, for example, whether a ribbing needs extra compression strength to support the top of the sock/leg or can be less constrictive but more decorative. Thus, while the end result is an intelligent knitting pattern, the process itself is another phase of the creative experience that helps build knitting skills and design confidence.

Level: Intermediate

Instructor: Catherine Wingate (Read Catherine's bio)

Members: $100

Non members: $120

Materials fee:  No materials fee for this workshop

Materials Provided: The instructor will provide handouts and illustrated instructions for different ribbing stitches, heel and toe constructions and grafting reprinted from her books The Sock Calendar and The Sock Journal.

Materials students should bring: 

Registered students with questions are welcome to contact the instructor for further information at clkngo@aol.com.

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

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In this workshop you will learn how to work your wet felted piece using the resist Technique into a beautiful and functional Bird Pod. Hang it on a tree or just enjoy Them. I have several on my patio. Wherever you put them they will become a thing of beauty. The Birds love them too. Maybe the butterflies will visit.

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: $50

Non-members: $60

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

Materials Provided by instructor: Roving wool ( earth tone colors ),
Bubble wrap, sushi mats, pads to work on, Assorted fibers, leaves, and twigs, Plastic for resist, Netting, Water containers, soap, spray bottles, Forms to shape the pod

Student should bring: A large towel

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

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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 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 be weaving a sampler of the different tapestry techniques. We will 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 

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

Members: $200

Non members: $240

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

Materials provided by instructor: Warp, weft, printed instructional handout, looms are available at Local Cloth. If you have your own loom, please get in touch with Betty first.

Materials students should bring: Scissors, a tapestry beater (heavy kitchen fork will do), ruler, a small hand mirror or stand mirror if possible, the instructor will have some.

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

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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!