Get ready to explore the world of textiles! You'll be learning how to create some amazing things in this class – from making felt animals to weaving beautiful bags. You'll also be learning about all the different types of materials you can use to create your masterpieces – from cotton to wool.
read moreLet'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 moreLet'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 moreLet'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 moreLet'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 moreLearn to quilt! This class will cover the basics of using a sewing machine to create quilts, including some of the most popular stitches, different types of fabric, and more! We'll use simple quilt patterns to make a small lap quilt or quilted wall hanging.
read moreLet'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 moreDiscover the wonder of silk painting. Imagine being able to take a beautiful painting off the wall and wear it for all to see. We'll explore how the pure, transparent colors of the dyes and the luxurious drape of the silk combine to make this an exciting and creative medium.
read moreThis class teaches basic sewing skills that a student can then build on and use to make custom projects for themselves and their loved ones. They can use these skills to save money by making and repairing things themselves instead of paying someone else to do it. Students will learn how to use a sewing […]
read moreLearn how to apply two-dimensional needle felting techniques to make a felted portrait of your pet on fabric. With a printed out image of your pet, we will go through transferring an outline on fabric, filling in large shapes and adding in details with texture and layering. You’ll leave with a finished portrait of your […]
read moreCreate one-of-a-kind, sun-printed cyanotype wearables. Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces a cyan blue print. You can coat any porous material with the photosensitive solution, then layer objects of different opacities to create an image imprinted by the sun. Bring in any white cotton based fabric, including shirts, dresses, skirts, shorts, pants, tote […]
read moreLearn the basics of the Herringbone/Ndebele flat beading stitch, to translate images into a 3” x 3” miniature beaded tapestry. We will begin by learning the basic Herringbone/Ndebele stitch. Then, we will explore objects as symbols to develop positive/negative designs through drawing and/or digital photo manipulation. Finally, we will turn our positive/negative designs into beading […]
read moreUse low-tech printing techniques such as stencil, stamp and texture plates to print fabric with a paste that removes color (not bleach). It really is like magic! Starting with black and colored fabrics learn about repeats and compositional printing. This approach to printing will be immediate and simple. It is perfect for beginners or experienced […]
read moreExplore the wonderful world of fabric printing with dye, which has wonderful color depth and infinite design possibilities. Learn the basics of textile repeat printing, how to mix fiber reactive dyes into a print paste, how make and print with stencils, use texture plates, and make and print stamps all while honing your compositional skills. […]
read moreIn 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, beads, vessels and sheets.
read moreOne of the most important tools an artist can have is a good apron. This class teaches students how to make a custom split-leg apron that they can then use for ceramics throwing, jewelry/metal working, painting and any other craft that requires the artist to sit astride the work being created. It will keep the artist clean […]
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 runner. Returning students will take on more complex projects.
read moreLearn and practice new hand stitches each week that will create vibrant colors and textures as you mend your clothing. You can apply these techniques to torn areas, stains or to embellish something that is damage-free. As we practice various stitch styles we will create patches that can be applied to clothing in class or saved for […]
read moreLearn 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.
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 and a discharge chemical to take color out of previously dyed fabric. Your finished fabric will be perfect for quilting, garment sewing and home decorating.
read moreLearn multicolor knitting! You'll learn to use two colors in your knitting and to follow a color work pattern. You'll also learn to measure, fit and knit a Fair Isle hat.
read moreMove 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!
read moreThis class takes you through shibori design techniques and fabric selection to sew your own take on a shibori dyed Haori, or kimono-style jacket. This class takes you through pattern making, fabric selection, dyeing and sewing to end with a unique one of a kind garment. A perfect class for new sewers since the construction […]
read moreExplore 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 two wearable pieces of artwork.
read moreLearn 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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