Explore the art of fiber in a welcoming and creative community at 577. Our small-group classes, led by skilled fiber artists and passionate instructors, offer hands-on learning for all experience levels. Beginners can start with foundational skills like sewing, crochet, and embroidery, while more advanced participants can expand their expertise with classes on visible mending, machine sewing, basket weaving, and more. Classes take place in the Cottage and Virginia’s House, with offerings that change each month, providing endless opportunities for inspiration and discovery.
Join us to explore the rich traditions of fiber arts and bring your creativity to life.
The expansion of fiber arts offerings at 577, including loom knitting, block printing, and handweaving, is made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
Upcoming Classes
December classes open for registration on Wednesday, October 29 at 9am. Click HERE to view a full list of upcoming classes.
Collab Class: Clay Sipper Cup & Knitted Koozie
Two-Part Class:
Thursday, October 9 ~ 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Thursday, October 30 ~ 5:30pm to 7:30pm
*This two-part class is open to adults 18 and over; no prior clay or fiber experience is needed.
NEW CLASS! Warm your hands and your heart in this creative two-part collaboration between our pottery and fiber arts!
In Part One, you’ll dive into clay work as you craft your own ceramic travel sipper cup with our Pottery Coordinator Alison Buchanan. Starting with an extruded cylinder, you’ll learn how to roll and attach slabs to create the base and top. Add personality to your cup with texture stamps and surface decoration. Finally, add some color with underglaze painting or choose from a variety of glaze finishes. Cups will be fired by our staff and ready for use at the next session.
In Part Two, you’ll switch gears and join a cozy loom knitting session with Lindsay Grider, one of our 577 talented staff members and fiber artist. Using a 577 circle loom, you’ll create a custom cup koozie for your handmade mug. Choose your yarn: classic black or a lovely speckled tan. With your newly glazed cup in hand, you can pick the perfect complementary color. Then, learn the basics of loom knitting and walk away with a soft, stylish sleeve that’s both functional and fun. Loom not included.
This is the perfect class for anyone looking to explore both pottery and fiber art in a low-pressure, creative environment. Great for gifting or keeping!
577 Staff Instructor: Alison Buchanan & Lindsay Grider
Sip & Stitch: For Crocheters & Knitters
Saturday, October 11 ~ 10am to 12pm
Wednesday, November 19 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Enjoy a relaxing session with fellow crochet and knitting enthusiasts as we work together on current projects while getting lots of support from your instructor. This is perfect for someone looking to start up again or someone needing help on a project. Grab your favorite morning brew from one of our many local coffee shops and let’s get you stitching!
Participants are invited to bring their tools, yarn, and any patterns they are currently working on. You will have the opportunity to work on your projects and have a knowledgeable instructor on hand to answer your questions and fix mistakes as needed.
Community Instructor: Annie Johnson
Intro to Loom Knitting: Hats
Saturday, October 11 ~ 1pm to 3pm
This beginner-friendly class is the perfect, risk-free way to explore loom knitting using 577’s knitting looms. In this class, learn loom knitting terminology and get familiar with the tools. You’ll master the basics, including how to cast-on, knit, and finish a project. By the end, you’ll have created your very own sample loom-knitted hat to take home.
All materials are provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own 24- or 31-peg loom and hook if they’d like. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm.
577 Staff Instructor: Lindsay Grider
Intro to Knitting
Wednesday, October 15 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Wednesday, November 12 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Whether you need a refresher or you’ve never picked up knitting needles before, we’ve got you covered! Participants will learn how to tie a slip knot, cast on (getting the stitches on the needle), and master the knit stitch. We’ll also introduce the purl stitch to help build a solid foundation for tackling beginner patterns. To wrap things up, you’ll learn how to cast off so you can finish your project at home.
Everyone will begin by choosing their project—either a washcloth or a straight scarf—and selecting from a variety of yarn types and colors. We’ll provide the tools that best match your chosen yarn and project.
Participants will take home a pair of straight knitting needles, a skein of yarn, and printed handouts for reference, along with the skills and confidence to start knitting basic rectangular patterns on their own. Bring your questions and leave ready to cast on your next project!
Community Instructor: Annie Johnson
Needle Felting: Turkey
Saturday, October 18 ~ 10am to 3:30pm
Enjoy learning basic needle felting techniques as we create a whimsical turkey that’s perfect for the season! Participants can choose to leave their turkey as is or add additional fun elements to create a turkey football coach. This class is perfect for beginners and also offers fun challenges for those with felting experience. Step-by-step guidance, laughter, relaxation, and creativity are all part of the experience. Completed turkeys measure approximately 7 inches tall.
All materials will be provided, and participants will take home their completed project, organizer case, felting mat, various felting needles, a single wooden needle holder, leftover wool, a small pot of glue, handouts with instructions, and a recyclable tote to carry everything home.
Class Note: Bringing a multi needle holder tool will be helpful. There will be some Clover 3 and 5 needle holders available to buy for $10.00 & $12.00 in class.
Community Instructor: Iva Jean Kristek
Knitting II: Pumpkins
Wednesday, October 22 ~ 6pm to 8:30pm
Learn how to knit in the round and make unique, seamless pumpkins. Participants will learn how to cast on to circular knitting needles, knit and purl a rib pattern, increase and decrease to shape your pumpkins, and how to cast off. We’ll seam up the ends, stuff the pumpkin to your desired size, and top it off with a found stick for its stem. These make great Halloween and Harvest decorations around the house!
Participants are encouraged to find fun, gnarled twigs in their yard to bring for their pumpkin’s stem. Everyone will take home the pattern and a link to a video tutorial in case they don’t complete the project in class.
Important Class Note: Participants must have completed an Intro to Knitting class at 577 to register.
Community Instructor: Annie Johnson
Learn to Weave
Saturday, October 25 ~ 9am to 12pm
Saturday, November 8 ~ 9am to 12pm
Tuesday, November 11 ~ 9am to 12pm
If you’ve ever wondered what weaving is all about or how a loom works, this is the class for you! This beginner class is an introduction to handweaving on a rigid heddle loom. Participants will explore the handweaving process and learn the basics, such as weaving terminology, parts of the loom, how to select fiber for weaving, tips for successful weaving, and how to cut work off the loom and finish it.
Participants will work on pre-warped rigid heddle looms (so the looms are already set up and you’ll get weaving right away) and will use colorful wool yarns to create their first weaving project: a weft-faced mug rug. When complete, mug rugs will be approximately 5″ x 5″.
Important Class Notes: This class is a prerequisite for more handweaving classes to come in 2026. As looms will be pre-warped, class does not include how to dress a loom, but there will be a discussion of the process. Participants will use wool fibers in class.
Community Instructor: Ellen Seeburger
Intro to Crochet for Families (Ages 7-17/Adult 18+)
Saturday, November 1 ~ 10am to 12pm
Learn to crochet together as a family! Whether you need a refresher or you’ve never picked up a hook before, each adult and child pair will focus on how to tie a slip knot, how to chain stitch (the foundation of crochet), and the single crochet stitch. Each participant will create a project of their choice – a dishcloth, a coaster, a scarf, or a little lap blanket.
Participants will have a variety of yarns and tools on hand to choose from. We’ll start by choosing your desired project, your yarn color, and the correct-sized hook. All supplies are included to reduce beginner frustration from using the wrong tools. Everyone will receive a crochet hook and a ball of yarn, along with handouts for reference when practicing and helping each other at home.
Class Notes: Each registration is for one (1) youth between the ages of 7 to 17, with an accompanying adult 18 years old and older. Due to the small class size, only one adult may accompany the youth registered. If an adult would like to accompany multiple youth participants, please sign up each youth participant individually and list the adult’s name for each registration.
Community Instructor: Annie Johnson
Creative Weaving: Exploring Clasped Wefts
Saturday, October 25 ~ 2pm to 5pm
Saturday, November 8 ~ 2pm to 5pm
Tuesday, November 11 ~ 2pm to 5pm
Creative Weaving is a half-day class designed for those who have taken Learn to Weave at 577 and are ready to continue building their skills on a rigid heddle loom. With plenty of technical assistance and personalized design advice, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your weaving techniques, explore creative possibilities, and gain confidence as you work on your own project.
Class will begin with a demonstration of clasped wefts and different ways to use them in your weaving. This versatile technique uses two weft yarns that interlock inside the shed, creating a tapestry-like effect. The rest of class can be used however you like, with the option to practice what you’ve just learned or to weave creatively while exploring color and texture. A variety of different yarns will be on hand for you to experiment with and looms will be pre-warped.
Important Class Notes: Participants must have taken Learn to Weave class prior to enrolling in Creative Weaving. In this class, you will work on pre-warped looms measuring 5 inches in width, with the ability to weave pieces up to 12 inches in length. All projects must be cut off the loom 15 minutes before the end of class to allow time for cleanup. Please note that Creative Weaving does not include individual instruction on dressing the loom or on techniques not covered in the class demo or in the Learn to Weave prerequisite.
Community Instructor: Ellen Seeburger
Intro to Crochet
Wednesday, November 5 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Learn how to tie a slip knot, how to chain stitch (the foundation of crochet), and the single crochet stitch in this fun introductory class. Whether you need a refresher or you’ve never picked up a hook before, this is the class for you!
Class will begin with choosing your project, yarn color, and the correct sized hook. All materials are included, but students are welcome to bring their own yarn or crochet hooks as well as a notepad and pen for taking notes. Pattern options: Washcloth, Straight Scarf, or Baby Blanket. All supplies are included. No experience is necessary.
Class Note: This class is the pre-requisite class for advanced crochet classes.
Community Instructor: Annie Johnson
Macrame: Layered Wall Hanging
Thursday, November 6 ~ 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Learn to make a unique macrame wall hanging by layering different types of macrame knots. Step by step instructions will be given and demonstrated. Completed projects will be approximately 18 inches wide by 30 inches long. All supplies are included.
Unlock your creativity and explore the art of macramé in this hands-on class. If you can tie your shoes, you can learn macramé!
Community Instructor: Sherry Kertesz
Needle Felting: Holiday Nutcracker
Saturday, November 8 ~ 11am to 4pm
Enjoy learning basic needle felting techniques as we create a Holiday Nutcracker, the perfect handmade addition to your seasonal decor. All materials will be provided, and participants will take home their completed project, pre-painted stand with staff, felting mat, needle in wooden handle, 5-6 extra needles, leftover wool, glue, embellishments, a plastic organizer case, reusable tote to carry everything in, and printed step-by-step instructions along with diagrams.
This class is perfect for beginners and also offers fun challenges for those with felting experience. Step-by-step guidance, laughter, relaxation, and creativity are all part of the experience. Completed projects are approximately 11 inches high, including the stand.
Class Note: Single needles will be the primary tool used; however, multi-needle tools are helpful. There will be a limited quantity of Clover 3 needle tools ($10.00 each) or Clover 5 needle tools ($12.00) available for purchase in class.
Community Instructor: Iva Jean Kristek
Knitted Wire Art: Hello Sign
Saturday, November 22 ~ 10am to 12pm
Welcome to the world of knitted wire art! This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the French spool loom as a tool for making unique creations. Learn to make the words “Oh” and “Hello” for a unique way to greet your guests, and take home your own French spool loom, hook, tapestry needle, patterns, and yarn to continue exploring your new skills.
Participants will have the option to choose from mustard yellow, black, cherry red, forest green, or navy blue for their word color. If you have a specific color scheme in mind, feel free to bring your own yarn. Yarn must be worsted weight, size #4, and acrylic. Completed projects will be approximately 6 inches by 15 inches.
577 Staff Instructor: Lindsay Grider
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