Boro are a class of Japanese textiles that have been mended or patched together. The term is derived from Japanese boroboro, meaning something tattered or repaired. Sashiko is a stitching technique, often employed in the creation of boro. It can be as simple as a running stitch holding two pieces of cloth together. Wabi-sabi is…

Improv piecing is a method of creating that involves work, chance, technique, exploration, and tenacity. We are going to explore all of these things within the perimeters of a game. Roll the dice, spin the wheel, pick your category. This workshop is a full exploration of letting go of expectations and embracing the unknown. Maria…

Learn to weave sturdy bands with an inkle loom – a simple, easy-to-use, and portable loom. You’ll learn to warp an inkle loom, read inkle patterns, and weave an inkle band. Pick your colors and your pattern(s) and leave with a band you can use for trim, a choker, a dog leash, a guitar/purse strap, or ……

Knotting is all the rage, and this is a great chance to try it out in a fun, relaxed setting. Working on a five-inch metal ring, you’ll create an intriguing wall hanging with one of the most basic and functional macrame knots – the double half hitch. Add in different colors and, perhaps, some weaving…

Macrame is a decorative knotting craft that can be used to easily create beautiful and functional pieces of art to decorate your home. In this class, you’ll make a gorgeous wall hanging while learning the five macrame knots that are the foundation of every macrame project – Larks Head, Square Knot, Half Square Knot Sinnet, Double Half…

Wool embellishment is a fun way to add dimensionality and interest to your designs – modern or primitive – so give this portable and easy textile technique a try! Start by attaching wool circles to your background fabric and then lean/practice a variety of basic embellishment stitches – backstitch, bullion knot, chain stitch, fly and closed fly stitch, French knots,…