Embroidery is more than just silk floss on fabric. In a fascinating and visually stunning program, learn about the history of haute couture's opulently embroidered fashions from the late 19th century to this season’s runways. Afterward, create your own haute-couture-style embroidered buttons.

Sunday, September 16, 2018 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Embroidery is more than just silk floss on fabric. In a fascinating and visually stunning program, learn about the history of haute couture's opulently embroidered fashions from the late 19th century to this season’s runways. Afterward, create your own haute-couture-style embroidered buttons.

Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Learn the basics of hand-stitched quilt-making—including piecing, applique, and finishing techniques—as you work on a small-scale piece that can be used as a doll quilt or a wall hanging.

Sunday, September 23 and 30, 2018 - 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tangled up in a knitting problem? From dropped stitches to difficult pattern instructions to twisted stitches and more, learn a protocol to follow when you’re stuck on a project.

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Develop skills in a range of weaving techniques as you design and create a one-of-a kind miniature tapestry on a small-frame loom.

Friday, October 12 to December 7, 2018 – 10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (no class Nov. 23)

Learn about the history of the lush art form of “English work” as you create a gilded blossom using materials from the goldsmith purveyors to HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Saturday, October 13 and 27, 2018 - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This two-session class offer quilters of all levels an opportunity to become familiar with the vocabulary of color and to learn how to use printed fabric to create spectacular color combinations.

Saturday, October 13 and 20, 2018 - 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Eastern sacred design meets Western textile techniques as students create a quilted mandala wall hanging based on the kolam tradition of Southern India.

Sunday, October 21, 2018 - 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Learn the fundamentals of knitting, including casting on, basic knit and purl stitches, increasing, decreasing, and binding off. Students learn by practice, and knit a scarf during and between classes.

Saturday, November 3 and 10, 2018 – 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

The traditional Log Cabin block offers a wonderful framework for exploring color and value contrast—and for spontaneous sewing. Learn an efficient flag-piecing technique, then finish your completed blocks as a throw or a table runner.

Saturday, November 10, 2018 - 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.