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Currently Scheduled Fiber Art Courses

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Carve a Loom, Weave a Band: Weaving Session

Instructors: Reggie Delarm
Wood carving and weaving come together in this unique offering designed for pairs of students: one…
Tue, Jun 27th, 2023  –  Thu, Jun 29th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Reggie Delarm
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Creative Mending

Instructors: Tasha Miller Griffith
Hand-stitched mending can be a gateway to creative expression, as well as a way to care for our…
Sat, Apr 8th, 2023  –  Sun, Apr 9th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Tasha Miller Griffith
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Felt for the Home: Silk and Felt Table Runners

Instructors: Mary Sannerud
Felt is a beautiful and versatile fabric- hats, boots, bags, coats, clothing, rugs, and more are…
Sat, Nov 11th, 2023  –  Sun, Nov 12th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Mary Sannerud
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Felted Crochet Wool Rug: Online Course

Instructors: Laura Berlage
Have you ever accidentally felted something in the wash—oops?  Or have you seen felted…
Fri, Apr 14th, 2023  –  Fri, Apr 28th, 2023
3-5pm CST April 14, 21, and 28
Instructor: Laura Berlage

Felted Holiday Stockings and Ornaments

Instructors: Elise Kyllo
Felt a pair of personalized holiday stockings big enough to be filled with presents or treats…
Sat, Dec 9th, 2023  –  Sun, Dec 10th, 2023
9am -5pm each day
Instructor: Elise Kyllo
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Felted Shoulder Bag

Instructors: Elise Kyllo
While in Denmark, Elise worked with the felter Mette Oestman, who shared a wonderful design for a…
Sat, Oct 21st, 2023  –  Sun, Oct 22nd, 2023
Day 1: 2-5pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm
Instructor: Elise Kyllo
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Fisherman's Kep

Instructors: Diane Thomson
Along the main highways of the world's seaways lies a small Scottish island called Fair Isle,…
Fri, Dec 8th, 2023  –  Sun, Dec 10th, 2023
Day 1: 4:00pm-7:00pm Day 2: 9:00am-4:00pm; Day 3: 9:00am-noon
Instructor: Diane Thomson
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Handcraft A Wool Braided Rug

Instructors: Traudi Bestler
The three-strand braided wool rug is reminiscent of an era when rag rugs were considered an…
Fri, Nov 3rd, 2023  –  Sun, Nov 5th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Traudi Bestler
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Handwoven Wool Tote Bag

Instructors: Erin Endsley
Design, weave, and sew your own custom wool tote bag, perfect for all of your north woods…
Thu, Aug 24th, 2023  –  Sun, Aug 27th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Erin Endsley
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Inkle Loom Weaving

Instructors: Traudi Bestler
Inkle looms are a great way to get started with weaving: they require little additional equipment,…
Tue, Jul 18th, 2023  –  Wed, Jul 19th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Traudi Bestler
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Introduction to Spinning on the Wheel

Instructors: Tracy Griggs
Don’t know your bobbin from your footman? How about the flyer, treadle, or mother-of-all?…
Fri, Sep 29th, 2023  –  Sun, Oct 1st, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Tracy Griggs
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Knitting the Night Sky: The Borealis Hat

Instructors: Annie Albertson
Let the colors of the Northern Aurora Borealis sky inspire this delightful winter hat knit with…
Fri, Apr 28th, 2023  –  Sun, Apr 30th, 2023
Day 1: 4-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Annie Albertson
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Latvian Mittens

Instructors: Diane Thomson
There are many beautiful and functional mittens that represent the Northern European countries. All…
Fri, Aug 25th, 2023  –  Sun, Aug 27th, 2023
Day 1: 4-7pm Day 2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Diane Thomson
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Macrame Planter Hanger Online Course

Instructors: Teri Smith
Learn the basics of macrame in this online course and create a beautiful plant hanger, perfect for…
Fri, Mar 31st, 2023
2-5:30pm CST
Instructor: Teri Smith
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Moose-ing Around: Knit a Moose Hat in the Round

Instructors: Annie Albertson
The wilderness surrounding North House is a great place to spot a moose. All you need is a lot of…
Fri, Nov 10th, 2023  –  Sun, Nov 12th, 2023
Day 1: 4-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Annie Albertson