Fibers

CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

IN-STUDIO CLASSES

MONDAY

FLOOR LOOM WEAVING 1

Start your weaving journey off right! In addition to exploring the basics of fabric structures, fiber characteristics, weaving patterns, and the workings of a loom, we will review various weaving patterns developed throughout history and how weaving fits into different cultures around the world. 7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 12:30–3:30 pm • $279 • Beginning Mindy McCain

FLOOR LOOM WEAVING 2

Build upon the skills learned in Weaving 1 and expand your knowledge of pattern and color! Join us as you settle into a rhythm at the loom and we weave with a supportive community of textile artists. 7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 12:30–3:30 pm • $279 • Intermediate Mindy McCain CROCHET CREATIONS

Join our creative fiber community and learn to crochet! As a class for beginners or those with limited crochet experience, students will learn to the basics of interlocking strands of color as well as how to craft simple patterns and design. 7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 4–6 pm • $186 • Beginning Leah Hunter

MACRAME

Open up a whole new world of fiber arts as you experience the art of knotting! As you learn the basics, you’ll be able to choose your own art adventure with projects like wall hanging, table runner, and who knows what else!

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 4–6 pm • $186 • Beginning Leah Hunter

SHEEP TO SHAWL

Tell your friends you made it from scratch! Learn to transform sheep fleece into a beautiful fiber you will spin into yarn. Further transform your yarn with colorful dyeing techniques and then create your own fabric with the joyful yarn you made! Join us for this exciting textiles process start to finish! 15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 6:30–9:30 pm • $439 • Beginning Marcia Stone WOVEN PAINTINGS

Channel you inner Monet as you create a gorgeous impressionistic woven painting in fiber. You will begin by selecting a favorite painting then use that as inspiration for your own woven tapestry painting. 7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 6:30–8:30 pm • $279 • All Levels Leah Hunter

EMBROIDERY EXPLORATIONS

Everyone knows a stitch in time saves nine, but where’s the fun? As a perfect class for beginners or those wanting to sharpen their skills, students will learn how threads of color can create beautiful designs full of movement and expression. 7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 6:30–8:30 pm • $186 • All Levels Leah Hunter

PAINTING WITH WOOL

Explore the magic of water and wool as you learn the felting process! Blend fibers to create gradients of colors, intuitive shapes, images and more as you layer beautifully felted works of art in this fresh studio environment. 7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 4–6 pm • $327 • All Levels Heather Whitesides

SEWING 1

It’s time to put needle and thread to fabric! Learn to use a sewing machine and how to troubleshoot common sewing problems. Explore the basics of going from a sewing pattern and fabric to an actual finished creation in this supportive textiles community! 7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 4–6 pm • $186 • Beginning Leah Hunter

SEWING 2

Do you love beautiful fabrics and want to advance your knowledge in pattern design, stitches and sewing techniques? This class builds on what you learned in Sewing 1, offering more fun class projects and individualized instruction. 7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 4–6 pm • $186 • Intermediate Leah Hunter

FLOOR LOOM WEAVING 1

Start your weaving journey off right! In addition to exploring the basics of fabric structures, fiber characteristics, weaving patterns, and the workings of a loom, we will review various weaving patterns developed throughout history and how weaving fits into different cultures around the world. 7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 6:30–9:30 pm • $279 • Beginning Mindy McCain

FLOOR LOOM WEAVING 2

Build upon the skills learned in Weaving 1 and expand your knowledge of pattern and color! Join us as you settle into a rhythm at the loom and we weave with a supportive community of textile artists. 7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 6:30–9:30 pm • $279 • Intermediate Mindy McCain

WEDNESDAY

DYEING TO SEW

Combine dyeing and sewing to create a one -of-a-kind garment of your own! As you learn how to use natural dyes and experiment with Shibori dyeing patterns, students will design and make a simple Kimono Style jacket. 15 Weeks • January 20–April 28 12:30–3:30 pm • $439 • Beginning Hailee McElroy-Herin

MIXED MEDIA FELTED HEARTS

As Helen Keller said, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart”. In this class, you will see, touch, and felt your own hearts to keep or give to a loved one. 4 Weeks • February 24–March 17 4:00–6:00 pm • $126 • Beginning Heather Whitesides

FELTED CACTUS COLLECTION

Can’t keep a plant alive? Don’t worry! By the end of this class, students not only learn how to needle felt but will have a windowsill full of beautifully blooming cacti. 4 Weeks • March 31–April 21 4–6 pm • $126 • Beginning Heather Whitesides

FELTING 1

Ever been curious about the wooly world of felting? Together we’ll explore the endless possibilities of wet and needle felting while learning to create beautifully felted works of art out of colorful fibers. 7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 6:30–8:30 pm • $186 • Beginning Heather Whitesides

KNITTING 1

Have you ever wanted to knit your own cozy sweater or scarf? This is your chance! You will start with all the basics, how to pick out the right pattern, yarn, needles and notions. Next your instructor will guide you step-by-step through each stage of knitting and finishing. The best part: you’ll walk away with your own hand-knitted pieces to wear and show off! 7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 6:30–8:30 pm • $186 • Beginning Marcia Stone

FELTED WEARABLES

Learn the art of wet felting and step out in style with your own unique felted jewelry, purse or tote bag, artistic scarf, and a journal cover. This colorful class will leave you wanting more!

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 6:30–8:30 pm • $126 • All Levels Heather Whitesides