Join fiber artist Julia Pfaff to participate in this special and one-of-a-kind process. Use an organic natural indigo bath which turns your cotton fabric into the bluest of all blues. Indigo is a plant which is naturally processed and then left to ferment in order to dye items (like the original jeans!) their signature deep […]
read moreJoin fiber artist Julia Pfaff to participate in this special and one-of-a-kind process. Use an organic natural indigo bath which turns your cotton fabric into the bluest of all blues. Indigo is a plant which is naturally processed and then left to ferment in order to dye items (like the original jeans!) their signature deep […]
read moreWork with artist Liana Elguero and learn to needle felt and make a tiny soft sculpture out of wool! Students will take soft wool batting and a felting needle and learn to form small cozy objects out of wool.
read moreWork with artist Liana Elguero and learn to needle felt and make a tiny soft sculpture out of wool! Students will take soft wool batting and a felting needle and learn to form small cozy objects out of wool.
read moreLearn how to turn your favorite clothing into sewing patterns without taking it apart. This workshop will cover how to copy most garments, and students will leave with a finished pattern matching their favorite garment.
read moreIn this fast-paced beginners' course, students will learn the basics of machine sewing. First, students will learn how to set up their machines and practice using them. Once students feel comfortable with simple machine sewing, they will have the opportun
read moreLearn to knit, or learn more about knitting. Need help with a tricky pattern or project? Want to add to your skillset? Or start from the beginning! All levels welcome – materials provided, and/or bring your works in progress.
read moreStudents will source imagery from the fondest memories to recreate a two-dimensional felted portrait with wool. Using a piece of felt fabric to size, we will apply transfer methods to allow for an exact fiber replica of the original photo. Then, with a sp
read moreExplore the possibilities of the embroidery stitch in order to create shaped weavings. We will learn three weaving stitch variations to create a sampler and take what we've learned to design and finish an embroidery weaving on canvas.
read moreLearn the basics of alterations and mending to give your wardrobe a longer (or second) life! We'll learn the techniques on some practice pieces of fabric, then you'll apply these new skills to your own clothing. Plan to bring in basic garments that need s
read moreAppliqué is one of the basic quilt making techniques and is a lot like fabric collage. Hand appliqué is the queen of all techniques and is used for creating pictures and patterns. Learn a new sewing skill or hone one you already have! All levels welcome a
read moreIn this fast-paced beginners' course, students will learn the basics of machine sewing. First, students will learn how to set up their machines and practice using them. Once students feel comfortable with simple machine sewing, they will have the opportun
read moreLearn to dye fabric using the ancient Japanese tradition of shibori, otherwise known as tie-dye. You’ll use fiber reactive dyes to add color to white fabric. Your finished fabric will be perfect for quilting, garment sewing and home decorating.
read moreCreate something beautiful and useful! Learn to weave several baskets using reed, seagrass, and natural materials.
read moreCreate unique leather bracelets with pierced designs and snap closures. Measure and cut to fit your wrist and decorate with shapes cut out of the leather. Finish your cuffs with snaps.
read moreLearn how to weave on a rigid heddle loom! We'll warp a rigid heddle loom using the direct warping method. This method is unique to rigid heddles and quick to set up so you can start weaving in no time. You can expect demonstrations on maintaining straigh
read moreLearn basic sewing techniques and create a project of your choice with instructor guidance. Weekly demonstrations will include sewing machine basics, fabric basics, simple seams, simple hems, zipper application, how to take body measurements, and how to f
read moreIn this one-day workshop, mindfulness, natural-dyes, and textiles collide to create a communal art-making experience. Students will be taken on a guided walk around The Fan District and learn how to identify plants that can be used for natural dying and e
read moreIn this course, students will explore the art of painting on an unconventional surface and transform their creations into wearable accessories. They'll gain skills in creativity, functionality, visual art, and design. By the end of the course, each studen
read moreLearn to weave on a floor loom. You’ll enjoy warping demonstrations and plenty of practice time, along with tips for achieving smooth selvages and an even beat. Plan to design and complete at least one plain weave project—a rag rug, a scarf or a table run
read moreImprove sewing skills with guided practice during class time. After weekly demonstrations, students can work on individual projects and explore more advanced techniques. Demonstrations include sewing zippers and buttonholes, specialty seams and finishes,
read moreLearn the basics of basketry with an emphasis on using the techniques to make 3D sculptural forms. We will cover the basics of weaving and dyeing with reed, coiling with raffia, and looping with waxed thread. We will use these skills as the starting point
read moreLearn the ancient craft of knitting! You will learn to cast on, knit, purl and cast off to make a beginners project. We'll also cover pattern reading, abbreviations, yarn and needle selection.
read moreLearn basic sewing techniques and create a project of your choice with instructor guidance. Weekly demonstrations will include sewing machine basics, fabric basics, simple seams, simple hems, zipper application, how to take body measurements, and how to f
read moreWork with fiber artist Julia Pfaff to personalize a t-shirt with discharge dye (Like bleach, but not bleach!). Students should bring in a colored cotton t-shirt (worn or new) and use shibori tie-dye methods to create bold unique designs by taking the color out. Tshirt must be cotton, and the color black works best, as […]
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