While quilt classes are sometimes about the block or repeated unit, here we look at the larger design of the whole quilt and examine the structure of modern quilts to see how they are assembled. Inspired by the newly discovered aperiodic monotile, a new tessellation shape, explore math and the quilt, illusions in fabric, and the technical components of quilt construction
Learn the fundamentals of knitting, including casting on, basic knit and purl stitches, increasing, decreasing, and binding off. Students learn by practice, and may start a knitting project during class.
Make a table runner with a delicate touch using intricate hand manipulations with linen fiber. Learn how to plan the project, warp a rigid heddle loom, and explore techniques including Leno, Spanish Lace, Brooks Bouquet, and weft float, plus finishing techniques.
Discover the joy of this craft characterized by colorful floral designs embroidered in wool, a style that originated in the Andean mountains of Peru.
Find your sense of color confidence while learning to apply color to embroidery art as would a painter using pigments and a palette.
Acquire the basic skills to work with the versatile and portable rigid heddle loom—a great entryway into weaving scarves, placemats, dishtowels, and more.
Peeries, XOX, and Boarders: These may sound like the names of rock bands, but in fact they are patterns found in Fair Isle knitting. In this workshop, students focus on learning this intricate but approachable stranding color technique.