Fiber Arts

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 June 8, 9, 10

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

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.

June 15, 16, 17 1-4:30 PM

In the floor loom weaving class students will learn the whole process of planning and designing a project, winding a warp and dressing the loom. They will then weave a completed project on a floor loom. During this process students will learn the mechanics of the floor loom and the terminology of loom parts and weaving accessories. Instructor Nancy Mahala
Class Schedule:
Tuesday, June 23 2-5PM
Tuesday, June 30 2-5PM
Tuesday, July 7 2-5PM
Tuesday, July 14 2-5PM

Introduction to Papermaking
taught by Alyssa Sacora/The Patchwork Underground
This workshop will give you hands-on experience working with several pulps to learn the basics of western style mould and deckle papermaking.

You will learn:
• how to process recycled and commercial fibers into pulp at home or in a paper studio
• what tools and equipment are needed for papermaking
• how to pull, press and dry sheets of paper

The day will start with a discussion about papermaking and will explore a variety of handmade paper samples. Afterwards, we will set up vats of pulp and make sheets of paper together. Each participant will take home a stack of sample papers. It’s up to you how you use the finished sheets.

All are welcome. No experience necessary.

July 11, 2026 10–4:30pm

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