Level: Advanced Beginner - students should be able to knit and purl

Instructor: Lynne Noble and Judi Jetson (Read Lynne and Judi's bio)

Prices reflect a 25% off discount for New Year, New Skill January!

Members: $37.50

Non-Members: $45

Materials fee: No materials fee

Materials provided by instructor: Knitting patterns

Students should bring: Students should bring a skein of sport weight or DK yarn, size 5 or 6 double-pointed needles and a cable needle.

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

The simple design of rigid heddle looms make them the perfect weaving loom for anyone wishing to learn the craft. They’re perfect for all skill levels and allow you to sample a wide variety of yarns and techniques. Rigid heddle looms are affordable, easy to set up, lightweight and portable. In this class we’ll cover the basics of dressing the loom and try various weaving techniques. You will weave enough cloth to make a small tote bag or wall hanging.

Level: Beginner

Prices reflect 25% discount for New Year, New Skill January!

Members: $75

Non members: $90

Instructor: Sue Helmken (Read Sue's bio)

Materials fee: $25 cash or venmo (to be collected day of class)

Materials supplied by teacher: loom with warp, shuttles, yarns, printed instructions

Materials students should bring: scissors, tapestry needle, optional crochet hook, random yarns for weft, paper and pen

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Suitable for both complete beginners as well as those not-so-new who need a little more guidance, this class will cover spinning on both a drop spindle and a spinning wheel. We’ll cover the types and parts of these tools and which may be right for you. Other topics include how to use a niddy-noddy, drafting, plying, hand carding and finishing. Most of the time will be spent working on the spindle and wheel and learning to use fiber tools. Our goal is to send you home with a plied skein of yarn. Judi recommends that you practice treadling a spinning wheel - both forward and backwards - prior to the class.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Judi Jetson & Jamie Sparks (Read Judi and Jamie's bio)

Prices reflect the 25% off New Year, New Skill discount!

Members: $75

Non-members: $90

Materials Fee : $25, including a drop spindle and wool to take home!     (to be collected day of class)

Instructor will provide: You'll receive a drop spindle, roving and a variety of animal fibers in both natural and dyed colors. We can loan you a wheel for the  class if you don't have one.

Students should bring: Bring your own spinning wheel and/or drop spindle, if you have one. If you have clean fleece, or a braid you want to try spinning, you can bring that, too

Learn about our COVID & cancellation policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

You have some stitching knowledge and practice. Would you like a refresher on some stitches? Learn a few new ones? This class will be very informal and tailored for you. Through a survey administered to participants, stitches to be reviewed and a few new ones will be taught. If you are currently working on an embroidery piece and would like some guidance, or practice with specific skills, this is for you, too.

Level: Intermediate

Instructor: Lynne Noble (Read Lynne's bio)

Prices reflect the 25% New Year, New Skill discount!

Members: $37.50

Non-Members: $45

Materials fee: No materials fee for this workshop.

Materials provided by instructor:  None for this workshop.

Students should bring:  hoop, needles, floss, fabric to stitch on or the piece you are working on

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Discover the speed, comfort, and fluid rhythm of Continental knitting in this comprehensive full-day beginner workshop. Whether you’re completely new to knitting or looking to switch from English (throwing) style, this class will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of efficient, ergonomic knitting.

What You’ll Learn

• Over the course of six hands-on hours, you will learn:
• How to comfortably tension yarn in your left hand
• The Continental knit stitch (“picking” technique)
• The Continental purl stitch
• How to combine knit and purl stitches to create basic stitch patterns
• Casting on and binding off
• Reading simple knitting instructions and abbreviations
• How to correct the most common beginner mistakes

Class Structure

This workshop is paced for absolute beginners—no prior knitting experience required. We’ll work in short guided segments with plenty of time for practice, troubleshooting, and individual help. By the end of the day, students will complete a small sampler project using both knit and purl stitches.

Who This Class Is For

Perfect for brand-new knitters, crocheters exploring knitting, or experienced English-style knitters interested in learning the Continental method.

Takeaway

Students leave with a completed sampler swatch, strong foundational skills, and the confidence to tackle beginner patterns using Continental techniques.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Lisa Sandberg (Read Lisa's bio)

Prices reflect the 25% off New Year, New Skill discount!

Members: $75

Non Members: $90

Materials fee: $10 cash, venmo, zelle, paypal, or cashapp (paid the day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: 

25 grams of yarn per knitted sampler. (1 required, additional available for further home practice)

Students should bring: One set of size US 7-9 (4.5-5.5mm) circular knitting needle with a cord at least 12in. Scissors, tapestry needle and glasses if needed. Optional: stitch markers.

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Mixed Media Batik Design on Fabric

Get ready for a full day of pure fun and creativity. Learn new techniques and challenge the Artist in you. No experience necessary. If you’ve ever wanted to be a designer or just expand the skills you already have this this class is for you. In this full day workshop you will learn how to design and paint fabric using melted crayons and dyes. You will begin with using fabric dyes and overlaying your design with wax (melted crayons) then dyeing it again. The patterns and colors are gorgeous and you will have an amazing hand designed piece of wearable art or fabric for your own personal use. I will provide the special brushes needed for using this wax technique as well as a heat gun to melt the crayons. When your piece is dry, you simply iron off the wax, rinse the dyes and you’re done. Create as many as time permits.

This class will be hosted off-site at the home of the instructor. Directions to the home will be provided after registration.

Skill Level: Beginner

Instructor: Camille Daunno (Read Camille's bio)

Members: $100

Non-members: $120

Materials Fee: $20 cash or venmo (collected at time of workshop)

Materials Provided by instructor: Silk dyes, fabric markers, paper to create a practice design, crayons for melting, silk scarf, cut pieces of fabric, gloves, specialty brushes, paper to iron out wax, pencils, scissors, water containers, mixing trays and resources to create a design.

Student should bring: A heat gun if you have one (don’t buy one), iron, lunch for the break, apron as the dyes will stain your clothes, rubber gloves (I have disposable ones)

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policies here: Workshop Policies

In this workshop, you will learn how to use wool roving to create the soft, squishy weaving! Roving is unspun wool, and you will learn how to use this  material in weaving. Techniques will include weaving basics as well some additional techniques.  You'll learn how to finish your piece and how to take it off the loom. Beginners are welcome as well as those who have weaving experience. The materials fee includes a beautiful wood loom, a variety of wool roving to choose from, and everything you need to get started! If you would like to use your own loom, please contact the instructor.

Level: Beginning 

Instructor: Kimberly Tolbert (Read Kimmy's bio)

Members: $50

Non Members: $60

Materials fee: $95 for complete weaving kit (to be paid via cash or venmo the day of the workshop)

Materials provided by instructor:  Complete weaving kit includes: 12"x16" wood frame loom, yarn and roving in a variety of colors, tapestry needle, weaving sword, shuttle, comb, needle, rod for hanging, and an instructional booklet and handout.

Students should bring: nothing

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

In this fun crochet class we will up-cycle our knitted clothing with playful, easy crochet stitches to add color and zest. You will be introduced to: slip-stitch which adds a decorative edge along projects, and picot-stitch that creates a romantic wavy chain loop effect, as well as chain-stitch which can be shaped into a heart to be sewn onto your project.

Required: Bring some knitted clothing items to be spruced up during class (could be store-bought and/or handmade knit) (think cardigan, blouse, sweater, skirt, bag, beanie, scarf or even knitted fabric scraps) these will be your material to work on during class. I will also provide knitted scraps to practice on. This crochet class is suitable for all skill levels (newbies as well as seasoned) crocheters.

Level: Beginner

Age Ranges: Adults and Teens (13-18)

Instructor: Rainbow Teplitsky (Read Rainbow's bio)

Members: $50

Non-Members: $60

Materials fee: $15 cash, check, or venmo (to be paid day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: Yarns, swatches, crochet needles, scissors, sewing treads & needles

Students should bring:  Required: Bring some knitted clothing items to be spruced up during class (could be store-bought and/or handmade knit) (think cardigan, blouse, sweater, skirt, bag, beanie, scarf or even knitted fabric scraps)

Optional: feel free to bring some of your own yarns. You can bring your own crochet hook size 2 (but teacher will provide this too).

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Discover the speed, comfort, and fluid rhythm of Continental knitting in this comprehensive full-day beginner workshop. Whether you’re completely new to knitting or looking to switch from English (throwing) style, this class will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of efficient, ergonomic knitting.

What You’ll Learn

• Over the course of six hands-on hours, you will learn:
• How to comfortably tension yarn in your left hand
• The Continental knit stitch (“picking” technique)
• The Continental purl stitch
• How to combine knit and purl stitches to create basic stitch patterns
• Casting on and binding off
• Reading simple knitting instructions and abbreviations
• How to correct the most common beginner mistakes

Class Structure

This workshop is paced for absolute beginners—no prior knitting experience required. We’ll work in short guided segments with plenty of time for practice, troubleshooting, and individual help. By the end of the day, students will complete a small sampler project using both knit and purl stitches.

Who This Class Is For

Perfect for brand-new knitters, crocheters exploring knitting, or experienced English-style knitters interested in learning the Continental method.

Takeaway

Students leave with a completed sampler swatch, strong foundational skills, and the confidence to tackle beginner patterns using Continental techniques.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Lisa Sandberg (Read Lisa's bio)

Members: $100

Non Members: $120

Materials fee: $10 cash, venmo, zelle, paypal, or cashapp (paid the day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: 

25 grams of yarn per knitted sampler. (1 required, additional available for further home practice)

Students should bring: One set of size US 7-9 (4.5-5.5mm) circular knitting needle with a cord at least 12in. Scissors, tapestry needle and glasses if needed. Optional: stitch markers.

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

A Kawandi is a traditional quilt made by Siddhi women. They are unusual in that they are worked from the outside in, and all done by hand. The Kawandi makes use of whatever scraps of fabric are available and the joy is watching something beautiful emerge as the quilting proceeds. Wanna Kawandi?

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Lynne Noble (Read Lynne's bio)

Members: $50

Non-Members: $60

Materials fee: $20 for optional kit. Cash or venmo (to be collected day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor:  If you would like me to create a kit for you, let me know 2 weeks before class and I will have everything you will need to make a kawandi. Email Lynne at lynnesnoble@gmail.com.

Students should bring:  Everyone bring small scissors. If you want to bring your own materials you will need a background fabric at least 12 x 12, lots of scraps of fabric, sewing or embroidery thread, needles.

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

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Learn how to think like a knitwear designer and, in the process, design a unique sock, and write a pattern for it, that has all the features you want.

While the focus is on creating a favorite sock, the design process relies on considerations that apply to designing any knitting garment and pattern. The thought process might begin with selecting a favorite yarn and understanding its best use and limitations, if any, for the stitchwork intended. Or start with an idea for the sock features you want and select a yarn that will enhance the process.

Students will choose among myriad ribbing styles, if using ribbing for the top, or all, of the "leg," then move onto selecting a pattern or pattern stitches for the rest of the leg in session #1. We will have stitch directories for reference and swatch different stitch patterns and discuss the pros and cons to consider during the selection process.

Students' homework will be to knit the sock pattern(s) selected and complete the leg/top of the sock before session #2. Session #2 will look at several heel and toe possibilities for completing the socks. We will learn about a standard so-called wedge heel, and varieties thereof, including the Dutch heel. We will also cover the classic peasant heel, which knit maven Elizabeth Zimmermann refers to as an "afterthought heel."

Note: The peasant heel has a great advantage in being easily reknitted so is a valuable heel technique in any sock knitter's skillset. We will also learn an alternative to grafting it closed for knitters who aren't comfortable with grafting.

Students will knit the heel style selected, and resulting gusset if any, and shape and knit the foot of the sock. And select a desired toe style to finish the sock in class or, if desired, later at home.

The instructor will help students write a pattern for the socks they created so they can duplicate the pattern going forward. Learning how to write a knit pattern is akin to writing a recipe after creating a dish...it is both a roadmap of what was done, so far, and another opportunity to further tweak the process for future use. Thus, this step also helps students contemplate micro design features going forward, e.g., considering how different styles of increasing, or decreasing, stitches yield different aesthetic results. Or, for example, whether a ribbing needs extra compression strength to support the top of the sock/leg or can be less constrictive but more decorative. Thus, while the end result is an intelligent knitting pattern, the process itself is another phase of the creative experience that helps build knitting skills and design confidence.

Level: Intermediate

Instructor: Catherine Wingate (Read Catherine's bio)

Members: $100

Non members: $120

Materials fee:  No materials fee for this workshop

Materials Provided: The instructor will provide handouts and illustrated instructions for different ribbing stitches, heel and toe constructions and grafting reprinted from her books The Sock Calendar and The Sock Journal.

Materials students should bring: 

Registered students with questions are welcome to contact the instructor for further information at clkngo@aol.com.

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

In this workshop you will learn how to work your wet felted piece using the resist Technique into a beautiful and functional Bird Pod. Hang it on a tree or just enjoy Them. I have several on my patio. Wherever you put them they will become a thing of beauty. The Birds love them too. Maybe the butterflies will visit.

This class will be hosted off-site at the home of the instructor. Directions to the home will be provided after registration.

Skill Level: Beginner

Instructor: Camille Daunno (Read Camille's bio)

Members: $50

Non-members: $60

Materials Fee: $15 (collected at time of workshop)

Materials Provided by instructor: Roving wool ( earth tone colors ),
Bubble wrap, sushi mats, pads to work on, Assorted fibers, leaves, and twigs, Plastic for resist, Netting, Water containers, soap, spray bottles, Forms to shape the pod

Student should bring: A large towel

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Learn some very simple and versatile book structures that would be perfect for gift giving or creating your own hand made library. We will learn all about paper: why is grain important and how to test for it, how to interpret paper weight, pound vs gsm and what tools do you need to make books. We will make three structures: the Pamphlet, Japanese Stab binding and the Star book. Each of these has several variations.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Joyce Tromba (Read Joyce's bio)

Members: $100

Non Members: $120

Materials fee: $20 (paid the day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: All papers, book board, linen thread, buttons, ribbon and and book making tools

Students should bring: A cutting mat if you have one, lunch, also if you have some paper you would like to use bring it along

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Meet Your Machine: Beginner Basics

Dust off your sewing machine and gain the confidence to use it! In this relaxed, beginner-friendly class, we will take the guesswork out of sewing. You’ll leave with the confidence to start your first project and the skills to fix common issues before they become frustrations.

• Threading with Ease: Master the "upper thread" and the bobbin without the tangles.
• The Anatomy of Your Machine: What all those buttons, knobs, and dials actually do (and which ones you’ll use most!).
• Troubleshooting 101: How to fix common problems like skipped stitches, "bird's nests," and broken needles, and learn what causes them in the first place.
• Pro Tips for Beginners: Helpful hacks for straight seams, smooth starts and beautiful Topstitching.
• Basic Machine Maintenance: How to keep trouble at bay with easy routine care

Level: Beginner

Age Range: Adults and Teens (12-18)

Instructor: Mary Earle-Sigler (Read Mary's bio)

Members: $35

Non-Members: $45

Materials fee: No materials fee for this workshop.

Materials provided by instructor:  handouts, scraps of fabric for practicing on, 2 fresh Universal machine needles

Students should bring: 

• Your Sewing Machine: Including the power cord and the foot pedal.
• The Instruction Manual: If you can’t find yours, try searching your machine's model number online to print a PDF version.
• All Included Accessories: Specifically, the bobbins and any presser feet that came with the machine.
• Spool of All-Purpose Thread: Any color you like!
• Small Scissors or Snips: For cutting thread.
• Straight Pins: If you have a pin cushion or catcher, bring it too.
• Notebook and Pen: To jot down tips and your machine’s specific quirks.

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

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In this 2 day class you will learn how to warp a loom. Basic tapestry techniques will be taught which include weaving geometric and curved shapes and how to blend colors on the loom. We will talk about tapestry terminology and the tools, equipment and yarns used in tapestry weaving. You will be weaving from the back of the loom in traditional Aubusson technique. You will be weaving a sampler of the different tapestry techniques. We will also talk about designing a tapestry, making a cartoon and how to mount and present the finished piece. You should leave the class with the basic tools you need to further explore the wonderful medium of tapestry.

Level: Beginner 

Instructor: Betty Hilton-Nash  (Read Betty's bio) 

Members: $200

Non members: $240

Materials fee: $20 cash, check, or venmo (to be collected day of class)

Materials provided by instructor: Warp, weft, printed instructional handout, looms are available at Local Cloth. If you have your own loom, please get in touch with Betty first.

Materials students should bring: Scissors, a tapestry beater (heavy kitchen fork will do), ruler, a small hand mirror or stand mirror if possible, the instructor will have some.

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Ready to hand dye your own bulky weight yarn to create a cuddly pair of bed socks? Now is your chance. With instruction, each participant will acid dye 2 skeins of bulky silk/merino wool yarn the first morning of class using provided materials and equipment in the Local Cloth Dye Lab. The hand dyed yarn will dry overnight and be ready for knitting on the second morning of class. The afternoon of the first class day will be spent making a small "sampler sock" to learn and practice the techniques needed for this project.

The following day it's all about putting it all together and knitting your hand dyed by YOU beddy socks! These beddy socks were designed by Rebecca Glazier of WildWestDye in Vancouver, BC. As her former teacher, Rebecca is honored that Lisa has chosen her pattern and video tutorials to use in her teaching at Local Cloth. This design is for advanced beginners. There is a collection of YouTube videos available to take you through every step and are a wonderful reference throughout this knitting project. If you haven't made socks before these are a great design to learn. Experience with knitting in the round using Magic Loop technique is extremely helpful, but not required. As well as knowing the standard knitting stitches, you will need to know or will learn the following techniques in this toe up design:

• Judy's Magic Cast On
• Right lifted increase and Left lifted increase
• Japanese Short Rows
• Slip, slip knit & p2tog
• *optional tubular bind off (because it is Lisa's new favorite)

Level: Intermediate

Instructor: Lisa Sandberg  (Read Lisa's bio) 

Members: $200

Non members: $240

Materials fee: $50 cash, venmo, paypal, or cashapp (to be collected day of class)

Materials provided by instructor:  2 skeins Bulky Merino/Silk blend and yarn for practicing new techniques.

Materials students should bring: Circular knitting needles appropriate for Magic Loop and Bulky weight yarn. (Multiple needle sizes may be helpful to determine a gauge that you like based on your knitting tension)

Learn about our cancellation & COVID policies here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

Color Outside the Box!

In this all day workshop you will enter into the world of color in a fun and different way to create the color that’s all around you. You will learn a combination of color theory and basic color mixing by using fabric. This is not a painting class. It’s a fiber and fabric interpretation. You’ll create the color wheel, analogous colors, a grey scale, a monochromatic scale, warm and cool neutrals and arrange them in color collages and unique ideas. You will also design and make a fabric folder to take all your samples home in…your very own color record. Definitely come and color outside the box!

This class will be hosted off-site at the home of the instructor. Directions to the home will be provided after registration.

Skill Level: Beginner

Instructor: Camille Daunno (Read Camille's bio)

Members: $100

Non-members: $120

Materials Fee: $15 cash or venmo (collected at time of workshop)

Materials Provided by instructor: Fabric swatches, glue, scissors, ribbon, wool and fibers, card board, cloths, water containers, pads to work on.

Student should bring: Fabric swatches of your choice (solids, prints, florals, colors) these will be used to create the color combinations.

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!

In this class we will use traditional bookmaking techniques to make a collection of small to mini books. These books are small but still function like their larger sisters. Aside from their traditional use you can also use them as jewelry quick creative projects or create a library of various book binding techniques. We will use these techniques: simple pamphlet, origami, soft cover multi-signature and Japanese Stab binding.

Level: Beginner

Age Range: Adults and Teens (13-18)

Instructor: Joyce Tromba (Read Joyce's bio)

Members: $100

Non Members: $120

Materials fee: $20 cash (paid the day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: All materials and tools will be supplied by instructor

Students should bring: Optional: Bring your own bookmaking tools if you have them.

Learn about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Apply here!