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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
Designer Divas is a wearable art group. Members and guest speakers share their passion and knowledge for creating one-of-a-kind art-to-wear, special garments through fabric choices, couture sewing techniques, and embellishments. Meeting is located in Local Cloths classroom the third Monday of the month with exception of December. Members gather at 10am. Brief business meeting at 10:30, followed by scheduled presentation/demo and show and tell. People interested in our group are encouraged to come and see what we are about. First meeting is free. Annual Dues are $20
The Design Divas are a private group that rent the Local Cloth Studio for their meetings. You can rent our studio space for personal use or to host your own class!
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The Mountain Art Quilters are a private group that rent the Local Cloth studio. You can rent our studio space for personal use or to host your own class! CLICK HERE to learn more about Studio Rentals
The Mountain Art Quilters are a private group that rent the Local Cloth studio.
You can rent our studio space for personal use or to host your own class!
Following a short business meeting, member Lesley Keeble will be doing a demonstration on how to use silicone molds in figurative art work. There will also be Show & Tell of members current work.
Guild members work in several different mediums creating art dolls – clay, fiber, cloth, etc. Skill levels are beginner to professional. Guild membership is not required for registration to this interest group.
No supplies are necessary. Participants are encouraged to learn from one another & encouraged to continue their individual journey crafting and appreciating the art of the doll. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their work for sharing with the group.
While step by step instruction for creating a piece of figurative art is not offered at meetings, all skill levels are welcome to share in discussions of work that is presented for Show & Tell. Future workshops and demonstrations will be available for learning purposes.
After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to stitch, crochet, knit, or practice your favorite fiber craft but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced fiber enthusiasts in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice. Materials supplied by participants: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn or fiber-y acquisitions and new project ideas. Bring your own supper or snack. Skill level: All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of fiber arts is encouraged. This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect. Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler
After a long day at work, how about a little creative time with friends mid-week? This is not a class - you should know how to stitch, crochet, knit, or practice your favorite fiber craft but we suspect you will learn something along the way. We have experienced fiber enthusiasts in our group, so you can count on getting and giving some advice.
Materials supplied by participants: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, items for show and tell as well as yarn or fiber-y acquisitions and new project ideas. Bring your own supper or snack.
Skill level: All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of fiber arts is encouraged.
This is a free event for members, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.
Cohosts: Judi Jetson & Mary Euler
Members! Join us for coffee or tea, conversation, and quiet handiwork. Suggestions: knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, sock darning, embroidery or any other portable project you have going lending itself to a get together. Let’s exchange ideas and chit-chat! The Handwork Circle will now be in person on the first and third Thursday of every month and on Zoom for the remaining Thursdays of the month from 1 - 3pm.
Bring. Yourselves, a mug, and your ongoing work. Also optional: bring a piece of your finished work to show others what your interests are.
Hosted by Susette Shiver and Ceil Jensen
Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive registration information ahead of time.
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
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
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
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
Knitters! Crocheters! Needlefelters! Let's get together with your needles or hooks and make stuff. This is not a class- you should know something about your chosen craft but my suspicion is that you will learn something along the way. Knitters, needlefelters and crocheters are just like that. We do have some experienced folks in our group so you can count on getting some advice too. Materials supplied by participants: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, any FO's for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. Skill level: This is not a beginner's class. You should have some knowledge of your craft, but all skill levels are welcome! This is a free event for members but please sign up so we know how many to expect.
Knitters! Crocheters! Needlefelters! Let's get together with your needles or hooks and make stuff. This is not a class- you should know something about your chosen craft but my suspicion is that you will learn something along the way. Knitters, needlefelters and crocheters are just like that. We do have some experienced folks in our group so you can count on getting some advice too.
Materials supplied by participants: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, any FO's for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas.
Skill level: This is not a beginner's class. You should have some knowledge of your craft, but all skill levels are welcome!
This is a free event for members but please sign up so we know how many to expect.
Hosted by Eileen Berchem
Hosted by Susette Shiver
Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive your Zoom log-in information ahead of time.
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.
Age Ranges: Adults and Teens (13-18)
Instructor: Rainbow Teplitsky (Read Rainbow's bio)
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).
MENDING MATTERS:
A space for helping us each be accountable to our ever growing piles of holey items in need of mending; a space to get advice and inspiration and technique sharing on ways to mend items of all kinds; a space to also share with one another insights gleaned from our mending. Mending Matters sessions will be facilitated by Gail Lazaras, but with all gathered teaching and learning from one another. Some tools and materials will be available to pull from at each session to help with your mending.
A space for helping us each be accountable to our ever growing piles of holey items in need of mending; a space to get advice and inspiration and technique sharing on ways to mend items of all kinds; a space to also share with one another insights gleaned from our mending.
Mending Matters sessions will be facilitated by Gail Lazaras, but with all gathered teaching and learning from one another. Some tools and materials will be available to pull from at each session to help with your mending.
Non Members: $120
In just a few hours you will learn how to hand paint a piece of fabric, article of clothing, accessory, or anything you want to embellish. No experience necessary. Challenge the designer in you, create and have fun learning a new technique. Anyone can do it! In this all day workshop, you will work with stencils, brushes, fabric sticks, fabric markers and fabric paint. I will show you how to turn acrylic paint into fabric paint. Create your own design and pattern, paint a floral or just do splashes of color for an abstract look. You can even choose one of mine for inspiration. After the initial design is created, you will then paint your piece. Choose a tote, piece of fabric or a silk scarf. Bring your own piece of clothing shoes, bag or anything to embellish as well as the one provided for this project. The final step you need to do, is iron set the fabric paint and you will have a permanent piece of Art!
Non-members: $90
Materials Provided by instructor: Fabric paints, fabric markers, silk scarf or tote bag, cut pieces of fabric, brushes, paper to practice a design, stencils, pencils, scissors, water containers, mixing trays and resource to create a design and an iron to set the fabric paint. Coffee, tea, water and snacks will also be provided.
Student should bring: Please wear protective apron as the paint is permanent, and bring a lunch as we will take a break at noon.
Oh Sew Asheville, an Apparel Sewing Interest Group meets monthly and is an opportunity for garment sewing enthusiast to share projects, tips, techniques, fitting help, and camaraderie. The Interest Group will have rotating activities such as actual sewing where individuals can decide whether to bring a machine or hand-sew their own project, “sew-a-longs” where everyone makes the same item with support from the group, field trips to local or regional fabric shops, sewing book exchanges, pattern exchanges, and fabric exchanges. Individual members or special subject matter experts may conduct mini tutorials for the group involving fitting, embellishing, pattern drafting, upcycling; alterations, dyeing fabric, etc.
You are welcome to bring a snack for yourself or to share. The Apparel Sewing Interest Group meets on the third Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is free for Local Cloth members (and $5 for non-members).
Hosted by Mary Euler and Mary Earle-Sigler
This month we will be exploring madder, a dye that has been used for over 5,000 years. The pigment is found in the roots and can give a range of colors from orange to red to purple. A perfect dye for this Valentines Study Group!
The Spinning Study Group's purpose is to share the joy of handspinning. We welcome anyone from the professional spinner to those who are just beginning - all share a love of learning.
Supplies: Participants must bring their own spinning wheels and fiber. Some fiber may be available to share but is not guaranteed at each meeting.
Skill level: This is not a group for beginners to learn how to spin. All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of spinning is required.
Host: Lisa Sandberg
Open to all tapestry weavers, or tapestry weaver wannabes. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Supplies: Please bring a project you are working on, a finished piece to share with the group, any questions you may have about materials, techniques, etc. We are looking for a good discussion and sharing of ideas about tapestry.
Skill level: This is not an introductory class so will be no instruction, but by sharing ideas and experiences we will all learn from each other.
Led by: Betty Hilton-Nash
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?
Instructor: Lynne Noble (Read Lynne's bio)
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.
Intro to Quilt Making! Let’s dip our toes into learning how to make a quilt square. We’ll explore some basics of quilting, such as how to cut fabric for accuracy and how to make the versatile flying geese pattern. You’ll come away with knowledge on piecing, hand quilting, applying bias binding and hopefully a lot more confidence and curiosity to explore the world of quilting. In addition, you’ll take home your very own mini quilt or quilted star banner that can be used as a pot holder, wall hanging, or trivet.
Instructor: Nichole Chigoy (Read Nichole's bio)
Materials fee: $5-$10 sliding scale for wool scraps, cash or venmo (to be paid day of workshop)
Materials provided by instructor: cotton sashiko thread, batting, lots of fabric scraps to supplement what you bring along.
Students should bring:
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)
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.
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.
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
Join us at the studio for the annual meeting on Monday, January 26th, 4:30 - 6:30pm. Virtual option available - link provided in registration confirmation email.
THREE AWESOME RAFFLE PRIZES to be awarded! Your attendance gives you one entry. Must be present to win.
The business meeting will begin at 5:45pm. We will review Local Cloth's journey over the past year, and discuss where we are heading in 2026! We want to see what you were up to this year, so wear something you made that you are proud of. We invite you to bring your favorite winter comfort snack to share!
Members - check your inbox for a link to our Annual Member Survey where you can give us feedback on our programs. We want to know what's working and what we can improve on to enhance the Local Cloth membership experience.
Make sure to RSVP so we know who to expect. Can't wait to see you there!
If you want to weave but don’t have space for a big loom, give inkle weaving a try. Inkle weaving is a form of warp faced weaving used to making bands of cloth for belts, bracelets, guitar straps, borders & edgings, trims, fringes, and even cords. This class covers how the color placement creates the pattern and what types of yarns to use. We will weave basic patterns, and see how the size and weight of the weft yarn affects the strap. The looms may be small, but you can do big things with them!
Prices reflect 25% discount for New Year, New Skill January!
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, weft yarns, instructions
Materials students should bring: scissors, tapestry needle, random yarns, pen and paper
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.
Instructor: Joyce Tromba (Read Joyce's bio)
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
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.
Age Range: Adults and Teens (12-18)
Instructor: Mary Earle-Sigler (Read Mary's bio)
Members: $35
Materials fee: No materials fee for this workshop.
Materials provided by instructor: handouts, scraps of fabric for practicing on, 2 fresh Universal machine needles
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.
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.
Local Cloth is excited to host a drop-in crafting event for International Analog Day at UNC Asheville's Ramsey Library greenhouse!
International Analog Day is spearheaded by Badass Cross Stitch and the Joyful Menace Society to encourage folks to unplug and connect to each other. Come join us in the greenhouse for some screen-free fiber crafting time and meet fiber arts from across generations!
This event is FREE, but please RSVP so we know who to expect.
Info on UNCA visitor parking HERE.
UNCA Campus map HERE: Look for the Glass House near Ramsey library, located north of the main quad.
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:
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)
Local Cloth Dye Lab is open from 1-4 for working on your own acid-dye projects. This is for advanced beginners and beyond. You must have attended a dye lab introduction session or have done some dyeing with acid dyes in the past. Bring your own pre-soaked protein fiber* - wool, mohair, alpaca or silk. Local Cloth has most of what you'll need for dyeing, although some personal items that you should bring are rubber gloves, mask, dish tub and specific dyes that you want to use. There are also donated dyes available for use. We use a variety of techniques and equipment - low water immersion, steaming, crockpot dyeing, etc. There is an experienced host - Beth Sellars should you need consultation in getting the result you want. Space is limited so please register!
*Acid dyes do not work on cotton, linen, bamboo or any plant fiber. We only work with Protein (animal) fibers during this Dye Lab.
Level: Advanced Beginners to Expert
Host: Beth Sellars bio
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!
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.
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.
Age Range: Adults and Teens (13-18)
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.
Local Cloth is excited to host a FREE Drop-In to celebrate International Women's Day! Come when you can and stay as long as you want to. Bring some handwork and your favorite fiber stories and join us in the studio.
We are excited to host a project brought to us by board member Joanne Bossert where participants will be invited to sew a white button onto a dress in honor of all the women we have loved and lost. Buttons will be provided. A journal will be provided to share stories and notes of love to these women. As we gather in community, celebrating these stories in person is encouraged too! (And there might be cake! or at least snacks!) The IWD theme this year is Give to Gain. We will collect donations for a local women's shelter for those who are inspired.
FREE to both members and non-members! Registration is recommended so we know who to expect.
LEARN MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY HERE!
Create a unique wall hanging using Celtic knot designs! Make samples of six different Celtic macrame knots and learn their historical and symbolic significance. Choose your favorite design to turn into a final piece, complete with color and tassel fringe embellishment. Techniques covered include knot work, wrapping, tassels, and finishing. Includes illustrated instructional booklet to take home for future reference and practice.
Materials fee: $60 cash or venmo (to be paid on day of workshop)
Materials provided by instructor: Celtic Knot Wall Hanging Kit: Cotton Rope Skein, Embroidery Floss, Yarn, Cardboard and T Pins, Illustrated instructional booklet
Students should bring: Students do not need to bring anything! All materials included in kit.
Non members: $60
Instructor: Gail Clement (Read Gail's bio)
Materials fee: $35 cash or venmo (to be collected day of workshop)
Materials supplied by teacher: Beading tweezers, Beading string, Bugle beads, Japanese fabric with preprinted Hitomezashi grid, beading needle set, Handout
Materials students should bring: Embroidery snips
We will wet felt a tree! Your tree can be one color, several colors, round, square, bulbous, short, tall, skinny, fat, plain, embellished......you get the idea......it's your tree. There will be lots of hot water to get into - you might want an apron.
Materials fee: $15 cash or venmo (to be paid day of workshop)
wool for the trees, and sticks, beads and stands for assembling the tree
Students should bring: 2 bath towels (they will get wet but not ruined) and an apron (optional)
The Sashiko and Boro Interest Group at Local Cloth Fiber Studio in Asheville offers a welcoming space for fiber enthusiasts to explore and celebrate the rich traditions of Japanese hand-stitching. Each monthly gathering will provide opportunities to refresh foundational techniques, participate in stitchalong projects, and discover the artistry behind sashiko and boro through profiles of notable makers and exhibits. Whether you are new to these practices or a seasoned stitcher, the group will foster skill-building, creativity, and appreciation for the cultural heritage woven into every stitch. Beyond technique, the group will highlight current trends and innovations in the sashiko world, from new tools and products to contemporary interpretations of traditional practices. Members will enjoy lively discussions, hands-on exploration, and a supportive community that values both the meditative process and the expressive potential of rhythmic stitching. Together, we’ll cultivate inspiration, share resources, and deepen our connection to this timeless craft in a collaborative and engaging environment. Materials supplied by participants: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, any finished projects for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas. Skill level: Beginners and experienced stitchers welcome! This is a free event for members but please sign up so we know how many to expect.
The Sashiko and Boro Interest Group at Local Cloth Fiber Studio in Asheville offers a welcoming space for fiber enthusiasts to explore and celebrate the rich traditions of Japanese hand-stitching. Each monthly gathering will provide opportunities to refresh foundational techniques, participate in stitchalong projects, and discover the artistry behind sashiko and boro through profiles of notable makers and exhibits. Whether you are new to these practices or a seasoned stitcher, the group will foster skill-building, creativity, and appreciation for the cultural heritage woven into every stitch.
Beyond technique, the group will highlight current trends and innovations in the sashiko world, from new tools and products to contemporary interpretations of traditional practices. Members will enjoy lively discussions, hands-on exploration, and a supportive community that values both the meditative process and the expressive potential of rhythmic stitching. Together, we’ll cultivate inspiration, share resources, and deepen our connection to this timeless craft in a collaborative and engaging environment.
Materials supplied by participants: Please bring whatever project/s you are working on, any finished projects for show and tell as well as yarn acquisitions and new project ideas.
Skill level: Beginners and experienced stitchers welcome!
Hosted by Gail Clement
This hands-on workshop introduces knitters to working in the round using the magic loop method while reinforcing Continental-style knitting. Students will knit a brim-up hat using a simple, structured pattern designed for skill-building and confidence. The class covers circular needle setup, magic loop mechanics, joining in the round, knitting and purling in the round, and crown shaping using the k2tog decrease, which is taught as part of the workshop. Emphasis is placed on managing tension, avoiding ladders, and reading a basic knitting pattern. Students will practice decreases on a small swatch before applying them to the hat.
This course is an ideal next step for students who have completed the Beginning Continental Knitting workshop, and it is also appropriate for knitters with equivalent experience. By the end of the workshop, students will understand how and when to use magic loop for small-circumference projects and will leave with a nearly completed or finished hat.
Level: Beginner (students must know how to cast on, knit, and purl using Continental style)
Materials fee: No Materials fee for this workshop.
Materials provided by instructor: None for this workshop.
Students should bring: 100 grams worsted-weight yarn 30-40" circular needle, US 7 or US 8 Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle Glasses, if needed
Learn how to combine thread and paper to make a very simple book that has many variations and uses. Create your own notebook, journal, sketchbook, or zine. Once you learn the basic technique you can make your book any size, frame a picture on the cover, enclose it with a wrapped cover, embellish it with buttons, ribbons or stitching. This technique does not require any adhesives and can be made with decorative or plain papers. There will be lots of papers for you to choose from for your cover but feel free to bring along your own papers as well. In one of the variations you will learn how to frame a small picture so bring a postcard, photograph, your own 2-d art work that can be cropped to approximately 3-4 X 3-4 inches.
Materials fee: $15 cash (paid the day of workshop)
Students should bring: N/A
This class is designed for students who know how to warp a loom and understand some basic techniques of weaving tapestry: meet and seperate, hatching, as well as weaving geometric and curved shapes. If you have taken Betty's beginning tapestry weaving you should have these skills. In this 3 day class we will review the above techniques as well as adding some new ones as you weave a small cartoon of your own design. Day 1 will be spent refining your image into a weaveable cartoon. Please bring any photos, sketches or paintings you want to weave. This is not a design class, please have your design ideas worked out prior to class. You will warp your loom and start weaving once the cartoon is finalized. Day 2 & 3 you will weave your image. We will discuss finishing and ways to present your piece after cutting your piece off the loom on day 3. You may not finish weaving your image in class, so if you have one, bringing your own loom would be best. Local does have looms to use but these need to be returned to the studio at the end of class.
Members: $300
Non members: $360
Materials fee: $20 cash, card, or venmo (to be collected day of class)
Materials provided by instructor: Warp, weft, printed instructional handout, looms are available at Local. Please get in touch with Betty before class if you are bringing your own loom.
Materials students should bring: Scissors, a tapestry beater (heavy kitchen fork will do), ruler, a small hand mirror. Instructor has a few.
Join us for a a one-hour book talk with Tommye Scanlin followed by time for questions and discussion.
Tommye Scanlin has written three fiber related books, all published in the last nine years, something she’d never expected to do as she worked as a teacher and exhibiting tapestry artist for over three decades. She will speak about how these books came to be and show a few images of from each: The Nature of Things: Essays of a Tapestry Weaver; Tapestry Design Basics and Beyond: Planning and Weaving with Confidence; and Marking Time with Fabric and Thread: Calendars, Diaries, and Journals.
Explore how tapestry weaving can be used for daily practice, journaling, data visualization, or encoding information.
Instructors: Tommye Scanlin (Read Tommye's bio, visit Tommye's website)
Members: $360
Non members: $430
Materials fee: $10 cash or check (to be paid day of workshop)
Materials provided by instructor: assorted wool wefts to purchase in small amounts, if need be. Printed handout.
Materials students should bring: pre-warped tapestry loom (suggested set up will be sent ahead of time), yarns for weft, tools (scissors, ruler or tape measure, any weaving tools—bobbins, etc.), notebook, pen/pencil
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Use this registration page to submit your $5 application fee for 2026 FiberFestival!
Applications open until March 30th, 2026. CLICK HERE to apply.
Join us on April 25th for the 2026 FiberFestival at beautiful Hickory Nut Gap Farm! Shop our fiber farmer and fiber artist vendors and enjoy food, music, demos, along with an Earth Day celebration activity. Use this listing to RSVP to let us know you'll be coming to enjoy the festival!
Interested in applying to vend? Email programs@localcloth.org for the application link.
Workshop space reserved for Local Cloth Membership Committee
In this class you will learn how to draw flowers, leaves, twigs and tendrils in pencil and ink. I will teach you how to create texture, contrast and composition using line and shading. This can be applied to your textile, fabric skills, embroidery, sewing, fiber art, layering and much more. This class is designed for beginners, so no experience is necessary. Come learn a new technique or improve on your drawing skills.
Skill Level: All
Materials Provided by instructor: Pencils, ink markers, erasers, paper, practice paper, Art resource to draw from, drawing vellum, tracing paper, practice drawing pad and Art handouts.
Student should bring: Nothing, all supplies will be given out at the first class
Host: Judi Jetson
Local Cloth is excited to offer a sewing camp for teens! Teens aged 13-18 are invited to join us for a fun week of learning the sewing machine, making tote bags, pillows, zip pouches, upcycling thrifted clothes, and independent projects.
Camp will run from 9am-3pm each day.
A limited number of FULL scholarships will be available for our June camps. CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
Email programs@localcloth.org with any questions.
Join us for a week-long day camp at Local Cloth! This Farm to Fabric camp will give campers opportunities to meet furry fiber animals, learn felting, try their hands at paper-making, and experience spinning, dyeing, knitting, & weaving. Kids aged 8-13 are invited to join us for a week of fiber fun!
Local Cloth is excited to offer a sewing camp for teens! This 3-day camp is geared toward teens 13-18 who feel comfortable with a sewing machine and want to dive deeper into projects of their own. Students will be invited to bring in thrift store items or their own project materials to work on with guidance from the instructor, along with the opportunity of a guided group project!
If your teen is a beginner, sign up for our June Teen Sewing Camp.
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