Students will learn the art of weaving on a small rigid heddle loom. The loom will be warped and ready for the students to weave a sampler using 2 shafts. They will learn the simplest plain weave to several finger manipulated weaves and have the opportunity to design their sampler by selecting colors for several different types of weaving, leaving with a finished wall hanging or table runner.

October 19, 9AM-12PM

October 20, 9AM-12:30PM

October 21, 9AM-12:30PM

Introduction to the spinning wheel with Nancy Mahala.

This class includes an introduction to the spinning wheel, it's parts and function. You will learn about wool fiber--how and why spinning works to turn a fuzzy pile of fiber into strands you can use to create something beautiful.

Students will learn how to spin yarn on in the same traditional way as our ancestors, using a wheel and a drop spindle. We will do some wool processing using hand cards and a drum carder.

Students will take home a small skein of their own handspun yarn and much knowledge about the process of turning fiber into yarn. All materials and equipment are included.

If you own a spinning wheel, bring it to class. 

2-5PM September 25, 26, 27

This workshop will teach the student how to use merino wool for wet felting a landscape. The process of designing a landscape of the students choice will result in a 4" X 4" piece using the wet felting technique. This piece can then be taken home that day to dry and the student can place it in a frame or mount it on wood.

2-6PM September 5, 6

Students will learn the art of weaving on a small rigid heddle loom. The loom will be warped and ready for the students to weave a sampler using 2 shafts. They will learn the simplest plain weave to several finger manipulated weaves and have the opportunity to design their sampler by selecting colors for several different types of weaving, leaving with a finished wall hanging or table runner.

August 14, 5:30-7:30PM

August 15, 3:00-5:30PM

August 16, 3:00-5:30PM

Introduction to the spinning wheel with Nancy Mahala.

This class includes an introduction to the spinning wheel, it's parts and function. You will learn about wool fiber--how and why spinning works to turn a fuzzy pile of fiber into strands you can use to create something beautiful.

Students will learn how to spin yarn on in the same traditional way as our ancestors, using a wheel and a drop spindle. We will do some wool processing using hand cards and a drum carder.

Students will take home a small skein of their own handspun yarn and much knowledge about the process of turning fiber into yarn. All materials and equipment are included.

If you own a spinning wheel, bring it to class. 

2-5PM July 23, 28, 29

The Rag Rug class will consist of learning a basic warp and weave, learning to prepare and reuse old materials and make a rug to take home. If you have scrap denim or T shirts bring them with your favorite pair of scissors. We will provide looms for the class and they will be available for purchase. Instructor Ann Rose
July 18 1-5 PM

Join Green Eyes Dye Studio to discover the craft of natural dyes with flowers and plants. In this 2.5-hour workshop participants will have a brief introduction to natural dyes and the bundle dyeing process. You will learn about the materials, tools, and techniques used and other processes that can be explored using plants as natural dyes. We will cover an introduction to materials and tools, what is needed before dyeing, fabrics, and different flowers and plants that can be used to make a rainbow of color from nature. We will then each create a unique silk 22”x22” scarf using flowers and plants, many homegrown or locally foraged. Participants can discuss more about natural dyes and other dyeing techniques while the pieces steam for 30 minutes. We will then unwrap our creations and share results and ideas!

Workshop will cover:

• Basics of natural dyeing, including fabrics, prep, mordanting and modifiers

• Overview of natural dye plants and how to extract dyes

• How to naturally bundle dye fabric with locally grown flowers and plants

• Each student will create and leave with a bundle dyed 22x22" silk scarf and a summary of information covered at the workshop. Scarf and all supplies included in workshop cost.

Instructor: Kelly Pierson

Thursday July 23 from 5-7:30