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
August classes open for registration on Wednesday, June 24, at 9am. Click HERE to view a full list of upcoming classes.
Weaving II: Warp & Weave Workshop
Two-session Workshop
Thursday, June 11 ~ 12:30pm to 4:30pm/Friday, June 12 ~12:30pm to 4:30pm
Learn how to warp a rigid heddle loom in this hands-on workshop. Participants will explore how to select materials for a warp, calculate yarn needs for a project, and how to dress (warp) a loom with the direct warping method. Choose from a white or navy blue warp, or a combination of the two for a custom look. Over the course of the workshop, you will warp a loom from start to finish and create a weaving approximately 6.5“ wide and up to 25″ long.
During the first day of class, participants will work in pairs to beam the warp on, then complete the steps independently. On the second day, participants will weave a project of their own design. The sample project features a white and navy blue warp woven with recycled fabric yarn. A variety of wool and recycled fabric yarn will be available to experiment with during class.
Class Note: Participants must have taken the introductory Learn to Weave class prior to taking a Weaving II class.
Community Instructor: Ellen Seeburger
Intro to Knitting
Wednesday, June 17 ~ 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
Sip & Stitch: Crochet and Knit Community Circle
Saturday, June 20 ~ 10am to 12pm
Saturday, July 18 ~ 10am to 12pm
Enjoy a relaxing session with fellow crochet and knitting enthusiasts as you work on your projects with guidance and support from a knowledgeable instructor. This class is perfect for anyone who’s stuck on a stitch and needs a little help, fiber folks looking for the motivation to finish a handmade gift, or anyone seeking friendly conversation while knitting or crocheting in the cozy Library of Virginia’s House. Grab your favorite tea, coffee, or hot cocoa 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’ll have time to focus on your projects, and your experienced instructor will be on hand to answer your questions and help troubleshoot as needed.
Class Note: Participants are expected to have completed Intro to Crochet at 577 or have equivalent experience. If you’re unsure, we’re happy to help you determine if this class is a good fit.
Community Instructor: Annie Johnson
Bead Embroidery: Hummingbird
Friday, June 19 ~ 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Learn the beautiful art of bead embroidery in this beginner-friendly class, where we will create a Ruby-throated hummingbird. Working in an embroidery hoop, participants will learn the basics of beaded embroidery and try different stitching methods using a variety of bead shapes and sequins.
Each participant will receive a 6” embroidery hoop, felt, thread, and enough beads to complete their project. No experience is required, and all materials are provided.
Class Note: If you wear glasses or readers, we recommend bringing them to help with the small materials.
577 Staff Instructor: Kylee Crist
Needle Felting for Beginners: Painting in Wool
Saturday, June 20 ~ 12pm to 4pm
New Class! Discover the rewarding art of needle felting in this beginner-friendly introduction as we work to create an adorable wool “painting” of a black bear in a field. We’ll cover foundational skills and explore which wools, needles, and tools work best for both 2D and 3D projects. Everyone will also practice the basic skills that serve as building blocks for many future creations and set you up for success in more advanced projects.
Completed projects will be approximately 5″ x 7″. Everyone will take home their finished project including a frame, felting pad, extra needles, a wooden handle for single needle, a plastic organizer case, project instructions, and a reusable & recyclable carrying tote for taking everything home.
Class Note: Needle Felting for Beginners is a prerequisite for advanced Needle Felting courses at 577.
Community Instructor: Iva Jean Kristek
Needle Felting II: Black Bears Climbing a Tree
Tuesday, June 23 ~ 11:30am to 4:30pm
Learn how to needle felt three (3) miniature bears climbing in a tree. Wire armatures allow a variety of poses for the bears, and a wooden base for the tree lends stability. Participants will take home their completed project, any leftover wool, a wooden handle with extra needles, felting mat, instructions, organizer case, and a reusable tote bag.
Step-by-step guidance, laughter, relaxation, and creativity are all part of the experience. Completed trees are approximately 8 inches wide by 12 inches high, and each bear is approximately 3 inches.
Class Notes: This class is designed for those with prior needle felting experience or for participants who have taken at least two Needle Felting for Beginners classes at 577.
Community Instructor: Iva Jean Kristek
Intro to Crochet for Families
Tuesday, June 23 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Thursday, July 30 ~ 6pm to 8pm
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 Workshop: Color Mixing
Friday, June 26 ~ 2pm to 5pm
Saturday, June 27 ~ 2pm to 5pm
This class is designed for those ready to continue weaving on a rigid heddle loom with technical guidance and design support. Creative Weaving Workshops will begin with a quick refresh of weaving techniques and then a demo of a new technique to build your skills. In this workshop, we will explore color gradation and color mixing, and you will learn tapestry weaving techniques such as weft bundles and hatching to combine and blend different weft yarns to make new colors or to create color transitions for your weaving projects.
The rest of class time is yours to weave whatever you like. Whether you are interested in weaving samples just to practice, creating another mug rug, trying a new color palette, or designing a wall-hanging to decorate your home–this is a great opportunity to use 577’s looms to further your weaving skills—or to unwind and enjoy the weaving process for relaxation. A variety of different yarns will be available for you to get creative with, and looms will be pre-warped. Participants will weave a project of their choice.
Class Note: Participants must have taken the introductory Learn to Weave class prior to taking a Creative Weaving Workshop. Participants will work on pre-warped looms 5” in width and be able to weave up to 12” in length. All projects must be cut off the loom 15 minutes before the end of the session to allow for cleanup. This class does not include individual instruction on dressing the loom, or other techniques not covered in the demo or the Learn to Weave prerequisite class.
Community Instructor: Ellen Seeburger
Creative Weaving Workshop: Weft-Faced Patterns
Saturday, June 27 ~ 9am to 12pm
This class is designed for those ready to continue weaving on a rigid heddle loom with technical guidance and design support. Creative Weaving Workshops will begin with a quick refresh of weaving techniques and then a demo of a new technique to build your skills. In this workshop, we will learn creative ways you can use different weft-faced patterns in your weavings, and participants will weave a pattern sampler.
The rest of class time is yours to weave whatever you like. Whether you are interested in weaving samples just to practice, creating another mug rug, trying a new color palette, or designing a wall-hanging to decorate your home–this is a great opportunity to use 577’s looms to further your weaving skills—or to unwind and enjoy the weaving process for relaxation. A variety of different yarns will be available for you to get creative with, and looms will be pre-warped. Participants will weave a project of their choice.
Class Note: Participants must have taken the introductory Learn to Weave class prior to taking a Creative Weaving Workshop. Participants will work on pre-warped looms 5” in width and be able to weave up to 12” in length. All projects must be cut off the loom 15 minutes before the end of the session to allow for cleanup. This class does not include individual instruction on dressing the loom, or other techniques not covered in the demo or the Learn to Weave prerequisite class.
Community Instructor: Ellen Seeburger
Intro to Crochet
Wednesday, July 8 ~ 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
The Art of Macrame: A Wreath for Any Season
Tuesday, July 7 ~ 9:30am to 12:30pm
Learn to make a macrame wreath to display and enjoy in any season. Participants will learn multiple knots, and completed projects will be approximately 11 inches wide by 42 inches long.
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
Learn to Weave
Friday, July 10 ~ 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
Creative Weaving Workshop: Clasped Wefts
Friday, July 10 ~ 2pm to 5pm
This class is for those who have taken Learn to Weave and would like to continue to weave on a rigid heddle loom with plenty of technical assistance and design advice. Creative Weaving Workshops will begin with a quick refresh of weaving techniques and then a demo of a new technique to build your skills.
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. Whether you are interested in weaving samples just to practice, creating another mug rug, trying a new color palette, or designing a wall-hanging to decorate your home–this is a great opportunity to use 577’s looms to further your weaving skills—or to unwind and enjoy the weaving process for relaxation.
A variety of different yarns will be available for you to get creative with, and looms will be pre-warped. Participants will weave a project of their choice.
Class Note: Participants must have taken Learn to Weave prior to taking a Creative Weaving Workshop. You will work on pre-warped looms 5” in width and be able to weave up to 12” in length. All projects must be cut off loom 15 minutes before the end of the session to allow for cleanup. This class does not include individual instruction on dressing the loom or other techniques not covered in demo or Learn to Weave prerequisite class.
Community Instructor: Ellen Seeburger
The Art of Mending: Core Hand Sewing Skills
Tuesday, July 14 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Join us for a fun and relaxing evening learning core sewing skills that can help extend the life of your favorite clothing and household items. Whether you are brand new to sewing or looking to refresh old skills, this hands-on class will introduce a variety of practical techniques for everyday mending and repair.
Participants will learn how to select the best needle for the job, tips for threading needles with ease, and several core stitches, including the running stitch, back stitch, herringbone stitch, and ladder stitch. We’ll also practice sewing on different types of buttons.
With these foundational skills, you’ll be able to repair seams on clothing, mend small tears, fix or raise a hem, close a seam on a throw pillow, and tackle a variety of basic household repairs with confidence. Each participant will take home printed instructions, needles, a needle threader, pins, and an assortment of thread to start their own mini repair kit at home.
Class Note: If you have an item you would like to mend but are unsure where to begin, feel free to bring it along. We’ll set aside time at the end of class to talk through ideas and options together.
Community Instructor: Melissa Owens
Amigurumi 101
Saturday, July 18 ~ 2pm to 4pm
This class is designed for crochet enthusiasts who are ready to expand their skills and learn the art of Amigurumi, the yarn craft of creating crocheted stuffed animals or dolls. Participants will learn and utilize stitches such as a magic ring, single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet to create their own small, crocheted octopus.
Everyone can expect lots of in-class instructor support as they learn how to read patterns and work on their stitches, and will leave class with the skills and written instructions to continue their amigurumi journey at home. Anyone not able to finish their octopus in class will also receive the extra yarn and stuffing needed to complete their project later.
All supplies are included, but participants are encouraged to bring their own crochet hooks and 9mm or 10mm safety eyes if they have them. The size of each project will vary by person, and a varied selection of yarns and yarn colors will be available to choose from.
Class Note: To register for this class, participants must have previously completed Intro to Crochet at 577.
Community Instructor: Lola Tucker
Cyanotype & Embroidery: Florals
Two-Session Class
Friday, July 24 ~ 1pm to 3pm
Friday, July 31 ~ 1pm to 3pm
Blend the rich blue beauty of cyanotype with colorful embroidery stitches to create a unique mixed media fiber art piece in this two-part class.
During the first session on Friday, July 24, participants will gather botanicals from the 577 grounds or choose from a selection of pre-collected and pressed florals to design and “print” two unique images on fabric. These botanical fabric prints will remain at 577 to dry until the following class.
In the second session on Friday, July 31, the group will gather in the Library of Virginia’s House to learn simple embroidery techniques while adding colorful stitched details to enhance and highlight their botanical cyanotypes.
Each participant will receive a needle, two pieces of cotton fabric, one 6-inch and one 8-inch embroidery hoop, and access to a large selection of embroidery floss colors. Most participants will complete at least one finished piece during the second session and will also receive a handout and enough materials to complete any unfinished work at home.
Class Instructors: Connie Stose & Isabelle Tucker
Weaving II: Weave a Bag
Two-session Workshop
Saturday, July 25 ~ 1pm to 4pm
Sunday, July 26 ~ 1pm to 4pm
This two-session class is for those who have taken Learn to Weave and would like to make a larger project on a rigid heddle loom. Looms will be set up before class with alternating black and cream cotton yarn, and on the first day, participants will weave the material for their bag.
The second day, the instructor will demonstrate how to turn your woven fabric into a wool-lined mini tote bag (10 inches by 10 inches) using hand sewing techniques. If you’ve been wondering how to turn your weaving into finished items, this is a great class for inspiration and to learn the process.
Please note this class involves hand sewing and using a needle to make the bag, and while prior sewing experience is helpful, it is not necessary. Class will cover how to thread a needle, tie a knot, and whip stitch.
Class Note: Participants must have taken the introductory Learn to Weave class prior to taking a Weaving II class.
Community Instructor: Ellen Seeburger
Sewing by Hand: Whimsical Fish Pouch
Tuesday, July 28 ~ 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Enjoy a relaxing evening learning and practicing basic hand-sewing stitches as you create a whimsical fish pouch full of personality and color. Participants will learn techniques, including the straight stitch and blanket stitch, while assembling and personalizing their fish using bright felt pieces and simple embellishments. This beginner-friendly class is a fun way to slow down, get creative, and build confidence with hand sewing skills.
Class Note: This class involves working with small materials; we recommend bringing reading glasses if needed. Open to ages 16+.
577 Staff Instructor: Lily Ogrodowski
Crochet II: Granny Square Remix ~ Scrap Yarn!
More classes coming soon
Let’s continue expanding your stitch knowledge—sustainably! Learn to use double-crochet and chain stitches to create granny squares in a variety of shapes, including squares, triangles, and more. A fun way to upcycle scrap yarn, granny squares are a versatile and sustainable way to create new projects by simply sewing them together. Think blankets, vests, purses, scarves, and beyond—giving leftover yarn new life.
Participants will also learn how to make shell patterns, switch yarn colors, and sew crochet squares together. All supplies are included, but participants are encouraged to bring their own crochet hooks and yarn scraps from home to personalize their work and reduce waste.
Class Notes: Participants must have completed Intro to Crochet at 577 before registering for any Crochet II class.
Community Instructor: Annie Johnson
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