In this beginners' course, students will learn the basics of machine sewing. First, students will learn how to set up their machines and practice using them. Once students feel comfortable with simple machine sewing, they will have the opportunity to sew a throw pillow to apply their new skills. Through the construction of the pillow, […]
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 moreUse low-tech printing techniques such as stencil, stamp and texture plates to print fabric. Learn about repeats and compositional printing. We will work with dye and discharge paste. Perfect for beginners or experienced fiber students. Your finished fabrics can be used in home furnishing, clothing, and quilting projects.
read moreLearn the ancient craft of knitting! You will learn to cast on, knit, purl and cast off to make a beginners project. We'll also cover pattern reading, abbreviations, yarn and needle selection.
read moreCreate something beautiful and useful! Learn to weave several baskets using reed, seagrass, and natural materials.
read moreLearn basic sewing techniques and create a project of your choice with instructor guidance. Weekly demonstrations will include sewing machine basics, fabric basics, simple seams, simple hems, zipper application, how to take body measurements, and how to follow a sewing pattern. The first classes will be demonstration-based and the final classes will focus on the […]
read moreLearn the ancient art of needle felting and how to make decorative plant sculptures. Be inspired by local plants or potted plants in your home. Can't keep a house plant alive? Let's felt one! Fill your felted pot with overflowing Pothos or create a grassy knoll to set a Pink Lady Slipper on. It's up […]
read moreImprov quilting is quilting with freedom in mind. Beginning a quilt with no real concept, quilters will spin the fabric into an ever-evolving fabric tapestry. We’ll dive into improv quilting blocks of our own while talking about the pioneers of this technique (Rosie Lee Tompkins, Quilters of Gee’s Bend, Etc.)
read moreIn this Bundle Dye Intensive, students will make a 16” x 16” scarf and dye it with natural dyes through the ‘bundle’ method. Students will learn to machine sew a french seam, mordant fiber, compose raw dye material on fiber, and bundle dye.
read moreImprove your sewing skills or use class time for guided practice. You can work on your pre-approved projects and explore more advanced techniques after weekly demonstrations. Demonstrations may include specialty seams and finishes, making fit adjustments to sewing patterns, drafting simple sewing patterns, and other student requests.
read moreIn this beginners' course, students will learn the basics of machine sewing. Students will learn how to set up their machines, measure and cut fabric. Instruction will cover common user mistakes and thread choices. Once students feel comfortable with simple machine sewing, they will sew a tote bag.
read moreLearn the basics of basketry with an emphasis on using the techniques to make 3D sculptural forms. We will cover the basics of weaving and dyeing with reed, coiling with raffia, and looping with waxed thread. We will use these skills as the starting point for thinking about baskets as sculptures. Plan to leave class […]
read moreCreate your own POWERSHIELD pillow inspired by Franchell's current series of works being created in her VisArts studio. You can repurpose your clothing or fabrics to create a memorable pillow. We will make cords, use embroidery, buttons, and beads to embellish geometric patchwork panels. We will make pillows from these panels.
read moreIn this class we will explore alternative methods of quilting using ironing instead of sewing. First class we will learn and explore- second class we will "quilt" a finished piece.
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. Your finished fabric will be perfect for quilting, garment sewing and home decorating.
read moreIn this one-day workshop, mindfulness, natural-dyes, and textiles collide to create a communal art-making experience. Students will be taken on a guided walk around The Fan District and learn how to identify plants that can be used for natural dying and eco-printing. Students will explore and create eco-prints on fabric, ink-transfer prints on fabric, and […]
read moreExplore the possibilities of the embroidery stitch in order to create shaped weavings. We will learn three weaving stitch variations to create a sampler and take what we've learned to design and finish an embroidery weaving on canvas.
read moreIntro to Natural Dying is a six week course that teaches the history, processes, and expansive modalities of Natural Dye. The objectives of the course are to learn and experiment with several different natural dye methods, complete independent creative projects using the methods demonstrated, and gain an understanding of natural dye as a potential disruptive […]
read moreLearn how to weave on a rigid heddle loom! We'll warp a rigid heddle loom using the direct warping method. This method is unique to rigid heddles and quick to set up so you can start weaving in no time. You can expect demonstrations on maintaining straight selvages, dealing with weft tails, changing colors, and […]
read moreLearn foundational wet felting skills to create jewelry from wool based on your own designs. Wet felting is the process in which wool fibers (roving) are matted together with soap and water to create soft, textural forms.
read moreJoin us for a day of exploration and leave with your beautiful cyanotype creations on fabric as we explore the fascinating world of cyanotype sun-printing on fabric.
read moreThe magic of this alternative photographic process transforms plain fabric into beautiful, deep blue-hued works of art. In this course, students will gain a solid understanding of the history and basics of cyanotype printing; experiment with creating unique patterns, designs, and arrangements on their fabric through contact printing; as well as drawing your own designs […]
read moreIn this beginners' course, students will learn the basics of machine sewing. Students will learn how to set up their machines, measure and cut fabric. Instruction will cover common user mistakes and thread choices. Once students feel comfortable with simple machine sewing, they will sew a tote bag.
read moreThis class is a 2-day crash course on learning to sew with knit fabric. Students will end the workshop with a finished simple t-shirt or pair of leggings. Topics and demonstrations will include knit fabric basics, how to sew knit fabrics without a specialty machine, basic knit seams, and knit finishes.
read moreIn this fast-paced beginners' course, students will learn the basics of machine sewing. First, students will learn how to set up their machines and practice using them. Once students feel comfortable with simple machine sewing, they will have the opportunity to sew a zippered pouch to apply their new skills. Along the way, students will […]
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