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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.
Traditional Japanese Indigo Dyeing: Aizome Intensive
Instructors:
Kenta Watanabe
In the Edo period, indigo was known as “Japan Blue” and beloved as a color of daily…
Mon, Sep 22nd, 2025 – Thu, Sep 25th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Kenta Watanabe
Traditional Japanese Indigo Dyeing: Aizome Introduction
Instructors:
Kenta Watanabe
In the Edo period, indigo—affectionately known as “Japan Blue”—was part of…
Fri, Sep 19th, 2025
1-4pm
1-4pm
Instructor:
Kenta Watanabe
Useful and Fun Felt Additions
Instructors:
Tasha Miller Griffith
In this course, students will learn to make felt straps, cords, spikes, pockets, and buttons.…
Fri, Apr 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tasha Miller Griffith
Warp and Weft: Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving
Instructors:
Christine Novotny
Textiles are integral to our lives, yet so often overlooked! Creating cloth empowers expression…
Thu, Apr 30th, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Christine Novotny
Weaving and Designing Turned Twill Block Weaves
Instructors:
Christine Novotny
Weaving turned twill is the ideal opportunity to learn about weave structures, play with color, and…
Thu, Feb 26th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 1st, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Christine Novotny
Weaving Gamps: Twill, Sett, and Color
Instructors:
Josie Cooke
Once you’ve learned how to warp a loom, you may be asking yourself what’s next. How do…
Mon, Feb 9th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Josie Cooke
Weaving Landscapes: The Art of Tapestry
Instructors:
Emily Wick
Learn to translate landscapes and nature imagery into art through the language of tapestry weaving.…
Fri, Dec 5th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Emily Wick
Weft-Faced Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Instructors:
Traudi Bestler
For those who are intrigued with the rhythm and repetition of weaving but not ready to commit to the…
Fri, May 22nd, 2026 – Sun, May 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Traudi Bestler
Wet Felting Immersion
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Wool, water, and agitation allows for a world of possibilities. We will explore what wool can…
Thu, Jan 15th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elise Kyllo
Winter Natural Dye Exploration
Instructors:
Liz O'Brien
At first glance, winter might seem like an unlikely time to be seeking color from nature. If you…
Sat, Jan 24th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Liz O'Brien
Wool: The Full Experience
Wool is an incredibly versatile, durable, and beautiful fiber that is surprisingly easy to make into…
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Woven: Table-Made Hairwork Sampler
Instructors:
Karen Keenan
Table-made hairwork is a beautifully intricate and meaningful way of using human hair fiber to weave…
Fri, Feb 6th, 2026 – Mon, Feb 9th, 2026
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-3pm
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Karen Keenan
Woven: Traditional Swedish Table-Made Hair Bracelet
Instructors:
Karen Keenan
Beautiful objects can be made with common and unusual renewable resources. Hairwork, an almost…
Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-3pm
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Karen Keenan