Find inspiration for your fiber art in small group classes taught by skilled hobbyists to professionals who have a passion for fostering creativity in fiber art. Classes for beginners include topics such as fundamental sewing skills, crochet, and embroidery. More experienced students can build on their skills with classes on visible mending, machine sewing, basket weaving, and more. Classes are taught in the Cottage and House and vary each month.
Upcoming Classes
Crochet & Coffee
Saturday, March 16 ~ 10am to 12pm
Enjoy a relaxing morning with fellow crochet enthusiasts as we work together on current projects while getting lots of support from your instructor. This is perfect for someone looking to start crocheting 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!
Students are invited to bring their own tools, yarn, and any patterns they are currently working on. New lower price for 2024!
Please Note: Students ages 7 to 15 are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent. Students ages 16 to 17 may participate without a parent.
Community Instructor: Annie Johnson
Needle Felting: Flower Fairy
Saturday, March 16 ~ 1pm to 5pm
Saturday, March 23 ~ 12pm to 4pm
Enjoy creating an adorable flower themed fairy from needle-felted wool. Students in this fun and relaxing class will learn basic needle felting techniques. Select your favorite colors for the fairy’s clothes, hair, and wings. You’ll also learn how use slim wire to create an armature that allows you to pose your fairy, along with wire wings covered in irridescent Angelina film. Each completed fairy is approximately 6 inches tall.
All materials and tools are provided and carefully organized in a nice carry-home tote. Includes a variety of needles, wooden needle handle, leather finger guards, wire, Angelina film for wings. Also includes extra wool, wire, Angelina film, and instructions so students can make a second fairy at home.
Community Instructor: Iva Jean Kristek
Macrame: Mini Plant Hanger
Thursday, March 21 ~ 6pm to 8:30pm
Thursday, April 4 ~ 5:30pm to 8pm
Learn to make a mini macrame plant hanger. This project is great for beginners and uses only 3 types of knots, with a variation of one. Participants will learn how they can apply their new skills to make a larger plant hanger at home with a take home pattern. Completed mini-hangers are approximately 3″ by 15″.
Please Note: Students should bring sharp fabric scissors. All other supplies are included.
Community Instructor: Sherry Kertesz
Crochet in the Round: Beanie or Basket
Wednesday, March 20 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Now that you know the single crochet stitch, let’s crochet in the round! Start by choosing your desired project (beanie or basket), yarn color, and the correct-sized hook. Learn to read a simple crochet pattern as you start your new crocheting adventure. Choose your project: One beanie, in your desired size OR One basket or bowl, small to medium in size.
Your supplies and a color-printed pattern of your choice are included to reduce beginner frustration from using the wrong tools. Feel confident as you leave class with all the supplies needed to finish your project. Sizes vary based on your chosen project.Students are welcome to bring a notepad and pen to take notes. All other supplies are provided.
*Important* For the best experience, students MUST have taken an Intro to Crochet class at 577 to participate.
Please Note: Students ages 7 to 15 are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent. Students ages 16 to 17 may participate without a parent.
Community Instructor: Annie Johnson
Intro to Knitting
Wednesday, March 27 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Wednesday, April 17 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Whether you need a refresher or you’ve never picked up knitting needles before, we’ve got you covered! Students will focus on how to tie a slip knot, casting on (getting the stitches on the needle), and the knit stitch. Then we’ll touch on the purl stitch to give you the basic foundation to knit any beginner pattern. We’ll also go over how to cast off (take your project off your needles) so you can finish your project at home.
Students will begin by choosing:
• Project: either a washcloth or a straight scarf
• Yarn: various types and colors will be available
• Tools: the correct type for the selected yarn and project
Students will leave class with the knowledge to start knitting basic, rectangular patterns. Come with all your knitting questions and take home the confidence to begin knitting on your own.
Please Note: Students ages 7 to 15 are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent. Students ages 16 to 17 may participate without a parent.
Community Instructor: Annie Johnson
Intro to Crochet
Wednesday, March 13 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Saturday, March 30 ~ 10am to 12pm
Wednesday, April 3 ~ 6pm to 8pm
Wednesday, April 27 ~ 10am to 12pm
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
Please Note: Students ages 7 to 15 are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent. Students ages 16 to 17 may participate without a parent.
All supplies included. No experience is necessary.
Community Instructor: Annie Johnson
Needle Felting: Beehive & Bees
Wednesday, April 3 ~ 4pm to 8pm
Enjoy creating a busy beehive buzzing with bees from needle-felted wool. Everyone in this fun and relaxing class will learn basic needle felting techniques with lots of guidance to complete the hive and bees. Your instructor will demonstrate how to finish it with the cute details including clear wings and wire antennae. Each beehive will be approximately 6″H x 3″W. Bees range from 1″ to 1.5″ each. No experience is necessary.
All materials and tools are provided including needles, extra wool to make more bees, a felting mat, a wooden needle handle, a reusable organizer box, an eco-friendly tote, and written instructions with diagrams.
Helpful tip: Bring multi-needle tools if you have them. This is not a requirement, but it will speed up the time spent making the hive.
Community Instructor: Iva Jean Kristek
Needle Felting: Baby Duck Birdwatcher
Saturday, April 27 ~ 12:30pm to 5pm
Enjoy creating an adorable spring decoration from needle-felted wool in this fun and relaxing class. Everyone will learn basic needle felting techniques with lots of guidance to complete the curious duck and its sweet birdwatching details. Each completed duckling will be approximately 8 inches tall. No experience is necessary.
All materials and tools are provided including wool, glass eyes, wire, diagrams and instructions, a set of needles in various sizes, a wooden handle for needles, an organizer container, and a reusable tote.
Community Instructor: Iva Jean Kristek
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