Workshops & Classes

We offer workshops and classes in various fiber techniques. Whether you're brand new to the world of fiber arts or a seasoned veteran, we hope to give you something to interest you and help you advance in your craft. This year we have 17 classes running Saturday and 14 on Sunday. There is a wonderful range of choice- many spinning classes (eleven, this year!), natural dyeing specifically for purple, and another dyeing class that will get you started in the process of natural dyeing, weaving classes, crochet, knooking (knitting with a crochet hook), various knitting classes, a class on animal husbandry, and more.
If you have any other questions about classes, email Diane York, our workshop coordinator.

To register for any of our classes, print out the registration form, complete it, and mail it to our workshop coordinator with your payment. The mailing address is on the form.
Some classes have a minimum number of students necessary for a teacher to go forward. If a teacher's required minimum is not met by September 1st, the teacher reserves the right to cancel the class.
Maximums are also noted for some classes - if you really want to take one of these classes make sure to sign up early so as not to miss out. You may register at the festival for any class that does not close registration on September 1st, however, there will be an extra $5 charge for all walk-in registrations at the door.

Big news for 2013: Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (aka The Yarn Harlot) will be teaching two workshops: Grok the Sock and Knitting for Speed & Efficiency on Saturday, September 21st. Spaces in the workshops will be allocated via a lottery; please print/mail the lottery form.

We will also have the Yarn Harlot with us on Sunday, the 22nd, for a lecture and booksigning in the Grand Stand. Admission to the lecture will be $10.00/person.

Registration form for 2012

Class descriptions, times and costs

Teachers for 2012

These are the classes from 2012 for you to get an idea of what is offered and when. The 2013 schedule will be available soon.

Saturday Classes:

Sunday Classes:

Passionate Purples -

Knooking: Knitting with a Crochet Hook -

Charkha Spinning

Happy Little HEXIPUFFS

Deconstruction Zone

Entrelac Headband

Shepherding: Fleece to Shawl

Silk Spinning

Color Work Bag

12+ Ways to Spin Hand Painted Roving -

Amigurumi 101 -

Beginner Drop Spindle

Knitting Made Simple the Continental Way -

Can I Spin This?

Tape Weaving

Spinning Flax

Beginning Wheel Spinning

Natural Dyes - A Full Spectrum

Flap-HAPPY Scarf

Hand Carding -

Playing with Plying

Painted in the Wool

Lacy Pedicure Socks-

Beginner Drop Spindle

Four-Piece Nativity Set -

Bead Weaving (on a loom)

Intermediate Spinning -

Bouncing Baby Hat

Rug Hooking

Double Knit Snowflake Scarf

Spinning Bulky Yarn

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