Learn to crochet a stuffed animal using our Toft crochet animal kits! This is a great follow up to our Learn to Crochet class. Animal kits are available for purchase at the shop for $30, kits include soft alpaca yarn, a pattern, stuffing, and crochet hook - everything you need to make this sweet stuffed […]
19th annual WOOLGATHERING September 5-8, 2019 Save the Date! Registration Open May 4th Four glorious days of Spinning, Weaving, Rug Hooking and Natural Dye Classes Learn about techniques, fibers and working with locally sourced wool Forage for Natural Dye Plants Yarn Development: Learn the "ins and outs" of how to […]
Brooke Sinnes of Sincere Sheep, a natural dye company based in Napa, CA, will be sharing her knowledge and skills of natural dyeing on both wool yarn and cotton fabric! In this all day workshop, you’ll spend the morning learning about mordanting followed up by dyeing yarn in 4 different natural dye pots. After a […]
Come join us for an eco printing workshop with local fiber artist, Jonatha Foli. Using locally foraged plant material rich with tannins and wool fabric milled in New England, you will learn the history and techniques used to create an eco printed piece, and then create your own piece to take home. There will be […]
Hat-A-Thon - Each month, learn a different technique and make a cute hat! September: Cables (1 session) October: Fair Isle Colorwork (1 session) November (Dates TBD): Bobbles (2 sessions) This month, we'll be learning cables! Believe it or not, there are two different cables in this adorb hat! I'll show you my tricks for each […]
This workshop will introduce participants to the colorful world of natural dye plants, many of which are dual purpose edibles and have herbal/medicinal properties. You'll learn the water wise, mess free technique of bundle dyeing with natural dye expert and educator Liz Spencer. Natural dye basics such as mordanting, extraction, and historical context will be […]