Fiber Art
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Currently Scheduled Courses
Currently Scheduled Fiber Art Courses
Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.
You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.
Raw Felted Fleece: Humane Sheepskin Chair Pad or Small Rug
Instructors:
Becky Utecht
Traditional sheepskin with a tanned leather back requires that the sheep make the ultimate…
Sat, Feb 13th, 2027
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Becky Utecht
Rigid Heddle Scarves
Instructors:
Julie Arthur
The rigid heddle loom offers a wonderful variety of creative possibilities in a small, portable…
Rigid Heddle Weaving: Towels
Instructors:
Julie Arthur
The rigid heddle loom offers a wonderful variety of creative possibilities in a small, portable…
Fri, Jan 29th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 31st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Julie Arthur
Rigid Heddle: Beyond Plain Weave
Instructors:
Julie Arthur
In this class students will learn different techniques to expand their rigid heddle loom weaving.…
Fri, Mar 5th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 7th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Julie Arthur
Rölakan Rug Weaving
Instructors:
Christine Novotny
Learn to create stunning flat weave wool rugs in the Scandinavian rölakan style! This class…
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Thu, Aug 27th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 30th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Christine Novotny
Thu, Feb 18th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 21st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Christine Novotny
Rya Rugs: Painterly Designs through Knots
Instructors:
Christine Novotny
Explore the possibilities of pile rugs! In this class, we will learn about weaving rya in the…
Thu, Mar 25th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 28th, 2027
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Christine Novotny
Scandinavian Pick Up Band Weaving
Instructors:
Caroline Feyling
Prior to industrialization, woven bands have served many purposes in Scandinavia: a hair tie, a…
Mon, Apr 19th, 2027 - Tue, Apr 20th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Caroline Feyling
Scandinavian Roots: Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom
Create a woven sampler of Norwegian and Swedish patterns approximately 8 inches wide on a rigid…
Tue, Feb 9th, 2027 - Thu, Feb 11th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Sew Your Own Scandinavian Work Shirt
Instructors:
Caroline Feyling
The cut of these work shirts (busserull in Norwegian) have been "tried and true" for close…
Tue, Apr 13th, 2027 - Sat, Apr 17th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Caroline Feyling
Stitching a Folk Battle Vest
Instructors:
Mathilde Yakymets-Lind
Two great folk dress traditions collide in this unique workshop: the highly embellished vests of…
Wed, Feb 17th, 2027 - Fri, Feb 19th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mathilde Yakymets-Lind
Stuffed Felted Friends
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Doesn’t everyone have a favorite stuffed animal they sleep with?! In this class you will…
Sugar Coat Sweater
Instructors:
Brienne Moody
In this class, students will knit Sugar Coat, a long, top-down raglan cardigan designed for comfort,…
Sat, Dec 5th, 2026 - Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
9am - 4pm each day
9am - 4pm each day
Instructor:
Brienne Moody
Swedish Toothbrush Rugs
Instructors:
Melba Granlund
Toothbrush rugs are attributed to Swedish immigrants who brought this somewhat obscure tradition…
Sat, Jun 12th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Melba Granlund
Tackle Box Tank: A Stash-Busting Knitting Retreat
Instructors:
Brienne Moody
This class is part workshop, part community. Cast on the Tackle Box Tank together and leave with a…
Fri, Apr 23rd, 2027 - Sun, Apr 25th, 2027
Days 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Days 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Brienne Moody
The Magic and Mechanics of Circular Sock Knitting Machines
Instructors:
Annie Albertson
Discover the rich history of the Circular Sock Machine (CSM) and the role it continues to play at…
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Fri, Nov 13th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 15th, 2026Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Annie Albertson