Fiber Arts

Courses

Fair Isle Cowl - Advanced Knitting

Learn the fundamentals of Fair Isle knitting, a traditional technique with enduring appeal. Then apply what you have learned by casting on and beginning to work a multi-colored cowl project in beautiful Shetland wool yarn.

This class will cover the following skills: color value, methods for working two-colors, casting on reading charts, yarn dominance, catching floats, proper tension, and fixing mistakes.

$120.00 - Materials Included

Beginner Quilting

Have you always wanted to learn the historic craft and art of quilting? Join us for a six week (one morning a week) class. You'll learn about patterns, classic and new, color schemes, piecing do's and don'ts and everything in between and you'll have your own quilt to show for it!

September 19th - October 24th

(Mondays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

$180.00 - Materials Included

Intermediate Quilting

In this six week (one morning a week) class you will have instructions from an experienced quilter to take your skills up a notch and get your questions answered.

October 15th

(10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

$75.00 - Materials Included

Meet Our Instructors

Rita Collie

Karla Strachan

Liz Washburn

Rita has been weaving on and off for over 45 years. Her husband bought her a loom as an engagement gift instead of a ring. She is a certified Master Weaver Level 1 and continues to learn and explore. She loves mixing colors in a painterly way and exploring all manner of looms from tree branches to rigid heddles to large floor looms. Rita says, “Teaching a subject I love is pure joy for me.”

Liz Washburn

Karla Strachan

Liz Washburn

Liz Washburn is an avid knitter, who loves to share her passion with others. A Craft Yarn Council certified instructor, she has taught at local yarn shops, schools, and churches. Liz is a knitwear designer, with numerous published patterns, many of which incorporate stranded color-work and lace techniques.

Karla Strachan

Karla Strachan has 15 years quilting experience and 12 years as a professional quilter, long arm quilter, and quilting teacher. She also owns "1 Fun Day Quilting." She's excited to share her knowledge of basic quilting, applique by hand or machine, advanced quilting, wool on cotton, and master quilting with scraps. Come and learn this historic art and craft with her.