Instructors
Riley Kleve
Grand Marais, MN
Riley Kleve is a nonbinary textile artist and educator creating collaborative work in community-led settings. Their work in weaving, handspinning, dyeing, and stitching draws from history to create a queerer vision for the future of textiles. Riley is an alum of the Artisan Development Program at North House Folk School and a 2025 recipient of a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board that funded research into collaborative practices in textiles. They can be found online at rileykleve.com and instagram.com/rileykleve.
Current Courses Offered by Riley Kleve
Weaving With Wild Yarns
Instructors:
Riley Kleve
For too long, adventurous weavers reaching for expressive yarns have been met with a refrain:…
Thu, Sep 3rd, 2026 - Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm, Day 4: 9am-3pm
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm, Day 4: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Riley Kleve
Handspinning Yarn: Unraveling Woolen and Worsted Textures
Instructors:
Riley Kleve
Making your own yarn opens the door to a whole world of textural possibilities: smooth durable sock…
Fri, Jan 8th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 10th, 2027
Day 1 & 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Day 1 & 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Riley Kleve
Creative Color for Fiber Artists
Instructors:
Riley Kleve
Level up your spinning or felting by learning exciting new approaches to using color in your work!…
Tue, Feb 9th, 2027 - Thu, Feb 11th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Riley Kleve
Custom Color: Woven Summer Scarves
Instructors:
Riley Kleve
Dive into the world of color as you dye and weave a one-of-a-kind silk scarf. You’ll paint…
Thu, Jun 10th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 13th, 2027
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-3pm
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Riley Kleve
