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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!
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!
This is a free event for members but please sign up so we know how many to expect.
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)
Instructor: Lisa Sandberg (Read Lisa's bio)
Members: $100
Non Members: $120
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 about our COVID policy here: Workshop Policies
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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.
Level: Beginner
Age Range: Adults and Teens (13-18)
Instructor: Joyce Tromba (Read Joyce's bio)
Members: $50
Non Members: $60
Materials fee: $15 cash (paid the day of workshop)
Materials provided by instructor: All materials and tools will be supplied by instructor
Students should bring: N/A
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!
Hosted by Eileen Berchem
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
Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive your Zoom log-in information ahead of time.
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.
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Betty Hilton-Nash (Read Betty's bio)
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.
Learn about our cancellation & COVID policies here: Workshop Policies
Hosted by Susette Shiver and Ceil Jensen
Sign up at least 2 days in advance to receive registration information ahead of time.
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
Dive deep into larger-scale Sashiko stitching in this immersive five-hour workshop tailored for seasoned Sashiko stitchers. Centered around Folkwear’s stunning sampler panel—featuring 18 distinct traditional and more contemporary designs—this class explores the rhythm, geometry, and meditative beauty of oversized one-layer Sashiko projects using heavier weight coron thread. Participants will refine their stitching techniques while learning strategies for handling large panels, managing scale adaptation, and maintaining stitch consistency across expansive surfaces. Each attendee receives a supply kit with a discounted sampler panel from Asheville’s beloved Folkwear pattern company, making this a special opportunity to work with premium materials while expanding your creative repertoire. Whether you’re preparing a wall hanging, garment embellishment, or heirloom textile, this class offers the inspiration and guidance to elevate your Sashiko practice to bold new dimensions.
Age Range: Adults
Non members: $120
Instructor: Gail Clement (Read Gail's bio)
Materials fee: $40 cash or venmo (to be collected day of workshop)
Materials supplied by teacher: Pre-printed panel, Japanese-made Sashiko coron thread to complete the sampler
Materials students should bring: Long and medium Sashiko needles; embroidery snips; needle threader
Thank you to Folkwear for supporting this workshop!
Hooked on Coins is a rug hooking class designed especially for absolute beginners although the well seasoned rug hooker would also enjoy this one day class. Using a classic coin motif—a traditional and forgiving design—you’ll learn foundational rug hooking techniques and build confidence as you work. Together we’ll explore basic skills like getting started, pulling loops, shaping simple forms, and finishing. By the end of the class, you’ll have a finished trivet sized perfectly for your favorite mug (a cozy little coaster you actually get to use).
Age Range: Adults, Teens (13-18), Kids (8-12)
Instructor: Kirsten Bonanza (Read Kirsten's bio)
Materials fee: $25 for the materials, if you need a rug hook those will be available for $19 cash, check, venmo, or zelle (to be paid day of the workshop)
Materials provided by instructor: All materials (backing, wool strips, thread & needle)
Students should bring: A Rug Hook if you have one, they will also be available to purchase if desired.
We will be holding our meeting April 7th, at 10:00 am, at Local Cloth. There will be a short business meeting, a demo of doll making techniques, and a Show & Tell of members' 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.
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.
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.
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
Learn to Needle felt with Claudia!
This is a Beginner class where you will learn the skills to sculpt a 3-D "critter" out of wool. Your little wooly Spring Lamb can be made lying down or standing up. We will not be using wire armature in the body, so it will be made in the position you choose, not bendable. It will be made by sculpting the shape entirely out of wool, I will provide all the supplies for this project. Which will include a foam felting pad, needles, core wool and outer wool and curly locks. I have several picture to choose from for reference. You may want to bring a snack for yourself or to share, Local Cloth kitchen has coffee of tea, but please bring a cup.
Instructor: Claudia Lemacks (Read Claudia's bio)
Non-Members: $60
Materials fee: $15 cash, venmo, or card (collected at time of workshop)
Materials provided by instructor: I will provide all the supplies for this project. Which will include a foam felting pad, needles, core wool and outer wool and curly locks.
Students should bring: If you have your own felting pad you are welcome to bring it, if not I will provide one.
Learn about our cancellation & 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)
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
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)
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)
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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!
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
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
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
In this class we will use a simple armature (1 wire) to help shape the hummingbird. Some felting experience is prefered. After you shape the body , we will work on making wings on your felting pad, then attach them to the body. I will bring beads to sew on for the eyes and a beak made of sculpy clay. When you leave you will have a complete hummingbird. Prior students have embellished their bird, at home with sequins, beads or embroidery to give it a jazzy look! Either way you will have your own one-of-a-kind hummingbird to brighten up a corner of your home.
Materials fee: $20 cash, venmo, or card (collected at time of workshop)
Materials provided by instructor: Everything you need to create the hummingbird will be provided. That will include several images for the design, a foam felting pad, needles, wire, wool in several colors, glass beads for eyes and monofiliment line to hang the bird for display.
Students should bring: Please bring a snack if you wish, for yourself or something to share.
Step into the quiet intelligence of the forest and learn the intuitive art of branch weaving. In this hands-on class, we’ll work with fallen branches and natural fibers to create simple woven forms—sculptural, functional, or symbolic—guided by the materials themselves. This is not about forcing nature into a design, but about listening: noticing the curve of a branch, the tension between fibers, and the way the forest already knows how it wants to be woven. You’ll learn basic branch-weaving techniques, how to select and prepare materials, and how to let structure emerge organically rather than from a rigid plan. Expect a slow, grounding experience that blends craft, mindfulness, and relationship with place. No prior weaving experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to work with what’s present.
Materials fee: $15 cash, check, venmo, or zelle (to be paid day of the workshop)
Materials provided by instructor: Branches, yarn, and tapestry needle
Students should bring: Scissors, and any yarn scraps that you might want to include (optional)
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? CLICK HERE to fill out the application!
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.
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
Workshop space reserved for Local Cloth Membership Committee
If you dread warping your loom, you’re not alone. With training and practice, though, you can approach the process with confidence. In this class we’ll cover all aspects of warping a floor or table loom, both back to front [B2F] and front to back [F2B] as well as a bit on sectional warping and using a warping paddle. It also includes handy tips for avoiding mistakes, for choosing yarns and making the process easier in general.
Materials fee: $5 cash, check or venmo (to be collected day of class)
Materials supplied by teacher: demo loom, warping boards, warp yarns, handouts
Materials students should bring: paper and pencil
Prices reflect 25% discount for New Year, New Skill January!
Members: $75
Non members: $90
The color wheel cushion is as practical as it is eye-catching. Use it as a supportive prop for yoga or meditation, a comfortable floor cushion, or a bold decorative accent that adds handmade warmth to any space. Its sculptural shape and vibrant wedges turn simple knitting into functional art, making it a project that lives equally well in a studio, living room, or quiet corner for rest.
Made with 160g of DK yarn. 8 x10g for the front and 80g for the back. Bring your own yarn colors or choose from kits curated especially for this workshop.
You will need to know, or will learn the following techniques:
• Short rows
• Kitchener stitch
• Mattress stitch
The pattern provided in this class is ColourWheel Cushion by Rebecca Glazier of Wild West Dyes.
Materials fee: $$25 for pattern and pillow form. Additional $60 for yarn kit add-on - cash, venmo, or paypal (paid the day of workshop)
Materials provided by instructor: Printed copy of the pattern, 17" pillow form insert, yarn kits available
Students should bring: 160 grams DK yarn (8 colors x 10g each for the front and 80g of an additional color for the back), US 7 knitting needles, locking stitch markers, tapestry needle and scissors.
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 Fee: $15 (collected at time of workshop)
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
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.
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.
Host: Judi Jetson
Do you struggle reading drafts for weaving patterns? Understanding the relationship between threading, tie-ups and treadling is necessary for reading a woven pattern. We’ll cover these basics, discuss different weave structures, and learn how to alter patterns. There will be some hands-on drafting along with an in-depth computer program demonstration.
Materials supplied by teacher: computer, projector, instructions
Materials students should bring: graph paper, ruler, pencil/colored pencils
Age Range: Adults & Teens (13-18)
Materials Fee: $12 cash or venmo (collected at time of workshop)
Materials Provided by instructor: Pre felted wool, cardstock, natural twigs, leaves, mats to work on, scissors.
Student should bring: Glue gun and glue sticks
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials Provided by instructor: Paper, a set of gouache, a set of brushes, materials to create a collage, glue, scissors, boards to work on, some fabric swatches, ribbon, pre made journals to complete color wheels, mixing palettes.
Student should bring: Lunch as there will be a break. Fabric swatches, colored paper or tissue paper to create a collage.
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.
The Local Cloth spinners will gather in the dye lab for a Time Change Sunday Dye afternoon.
Address:
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