This is not your typical tie-dyeing class! Students will learn the shibori pole wrapping technique known as Arashi, the Japanese term for “storm,” to create diagonal stripe designs reminiscent of storm-driven rain or water ripple patterns on a windowpane. Students will have the opportunity to dye two silk scarves with additional scarves available for purchase. Students can bring their own small pieces of fabric to dye. All dyeing materials will be provided. 

Rita Petteys 

Sat & Sun (2 day)     3/14-3/15

Sat 1-4pm, Sun 12-4pm 

Studio 4 $130 /  Members: $110

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Winter Enrollment Opens:

Members: Nov 3 

Public: Nov 10 

While the world offers a wide variety of choices in quilting fabric colors and patterns, there are times when you crave a more personal expression. You want to experiment with dyeing a unique color but don’t know where to start, without risking using a large quantity of materials and wasting time and materials. In this class, you will learn to create a personal palette of colors perfect for experimenting with quilting a mini quilt pattern, simple English Paper Piecing, or small, useful item. The fabrics produced will be wash-fast, color-fast, and perfect for creating heirloom quality projects.

Rita Petteys

Sat & Sun (2-day)    4/11-4/12     12-3pm

Studio 4     $120 / Members: $100

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Take a stroll through the museum to visit the Future Now shoe exhibition and then come over to the Kirk Newman Art School to weave your own shoelaces! In this two day workshop you will learn how to set up and weave on an Inkle loom. Inkle looms are small, portable, and perfect for weaving small projects such as straps and shoelaces. At the end of the workshop you’ll have a lovely new set of handwoven laces. All materials are provided.

Mary Ann Robertson 

Sat & Sun (2-day)   4/25-4/26      12-3pm

Studio 4    $115 / Members: $95

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Learn how to create five types of embroidery stitches in three hours! Students will practice each stitch, learn about embroidery supplies, and also how to hoop their fabric. When the workshop is over, take your stitch sampler with you to continue stitching in the comfort of your cozy home.

Jessica Sundstrom

Sat (1-day)    4/25   1-4pm

Multi-Purpose Room   $75 / Members: $55

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It’s time to visit the pumpkin patch! The embroidered fabric collage pumpkin patch, that is. Use fall-themed fabrics, threads, sequins, and beads to create embroidered and embellished collage scenes. No experience in embroidery is necessary. All supplies are provided, but students are welcome to bring their own materials as well. 

Jessica Sundstrom

Sat (1-day)  9/19 1-5pm

Studio 4   $100 / Members: $80

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