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ONSITE: Learn to Knit Socks

February 06, 2022

Move beyond the scarf and learn to knit cozy socks. We’ll cover skills like knitting in the round, using double–pointed needles, or the "magic loop" method. We’ll also talk about increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches and the fabulous Kitchener Stitch!

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ONSITE: Introduction to Wet Felting

February 06, 2022

In this class, students will learn and practice foundational wet felting skills that can be used to create 2D and 3D art objects out of wool roving including felt beads and sheets.

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ONSITE: Frame Weaving

February 06, 2022

Learn to weave on a portable frame loom. We’ll introduce a range of warping techniques, with an emphasis on experimental weaving. We’ll also explore color striping, blending, basic shape construction, eccentric weft and rya knots. You’ll construct your own frame loom, which you can keep for future projects.

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ONSITE: Introduction to Loom Weaving

February 06, 2022

Learn 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 runner. Returning students will take on more complex projects.

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ONSITE: Art Quilt Studio (A)

February 06, 2022

Do you want to learn to quilt or change your approach to quilting? We’ll cover contemporary quilt design and technique. You’ll learn about piecing, applique and machine quilting. You’ll leave with a finished wall or lap quilt.

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ONSITE: Silk Painting: Create a Wall Hanging

February 06, 2022

Explore silk painting, a medium that lets you use fiber to capture the color and emotion of a painting. You’ll learn the basics of silk painting and leave with a large work of art that can be hung as a tapestry.

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ONSITE: Learn to Knit (B)

February 06, 2022

Learn the ancient craft of knitting! Students 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.

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ONSITE: Fabric Printing with Dye

February 06, 2022

Explore the wonderful world of fabric printing with dye, with incredible color depth and infinite design possibilities. Learn the basics of textile repeat printing, how to mix fiber reactive dyes into a print paste, how to make and print with stencils, use texture plates, and make and print stamps, all while honing your compositional skills. […]

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ONSITE: Foundation Quilting: Create a Quilted Pillow in a Day

February 06, 2022

Foundation quilting uses simple machine stitching and a user-friendly approach to cutting fabric to give you a quick contemporary construction technique guaranteed to expand your quilting abilities. Foundation quilting yields immediate finished results by combining piecing and quilting. Leave with a finished pillow top by the end of this course. This workshop is suitable for […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Sewing (B)

February 06, 2022

Learn basic machine and hand-sewing techniques, then create a lined tote bag or small beginner project and a project of your choice with instructor guidance. You’ll learn how to take measurements, choose and follow a pattern, select and prep fabric, sew zippers, create buttonholes and make some simple adjustments to get a better fit.

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ONSITE: Introduction to Fashion Design

February 06, 2022

Get a crash course in the fun and exciting world of fashion design. Learn how to design a capsule collection of garments from start to finish. You may bring your own inspiration for a collection and will learn how to make a mood board and a fabric board. Expect to learn the basics of figure […]

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ONSITE: Fiber Sculpture (Ages 12-14)

January 26, 2022

Let's take our sculptures to a whole new place by using fabric, stuffing, wire, and found objects. Explore techniques in machine and hand sewing as you construct one-of-a-kind art objects in the fiber studio.

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ONSITE: Art Explorers (Age 5)

January 26, 2022

Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!

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ONSITE: Art Explorers (Age 5)

January 26, 2022

Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!

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ONSITE: Art Explorers (Age 5)

January 26, 2022

Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!

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ONSITE: Art Explorers (Age 5)

January 26, 2022

Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!

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ONSITE: Art Explorers (Age 5)

January 26, 2022

Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!

read more

ONSITE: Art Explorers (Age 5)

January 26, 2022

Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!

read more

ONSITE: Art Explorers (Age 5)

January 26, 2022

Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!

read more