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Archived Fiber Art 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.

Traditional Japanese Indigo Dyeing: Aizome Introduction

Instructors: Kenta Watanabe

In the Edo period, indigo—affectionately known as “Japan Blue”—was part of…

Session Information

Fri, Sep 19th, 2025
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.…

Session Information

Fri, Apr 3rd, 2026
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…

Session Information

Thu, Apr 30th, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 2026
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…

Session Information

Thu, Feb 26th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 1st, 2026
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…

Session Information

Mon, Feb 9th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
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.…

Session Information

Fri, Dec 5th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
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…

Session Information

Fri, May 22nd, 2026 – Sun, May 24th, 2026
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…

Session Information

Thu, Jan 15th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 18th, 2026
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…

Session Information

Sat, Jan 24th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Liz O'Brien

Wool: The Full Experience

Instructors: Elise Kyllo, Heidi Quist

Wool is an incredibly versatile, durable, and beautiful fiber that is surprisingly easy to make into…

Session Information

Fri, Jun 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructors: Elise Kyllo, Heidi Quist

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…

Session Information

Fri, Feb 6th, 2026 – Mon, Feb 9th, 2026
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…

Session Information

Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-3pm

Instructor: Karen Keenan