Finishing Touches in Your Toolbox
When: Thursday, July 23
Time: 1:00P to 4:00P
Instructor: Loretta Stacy

Learn 3 types of hemstitching so when you cut your weaving from the loom, your item is securely finished. You will also learn how to incorporate hemstitching as a design feature.

Students should bring a warped rigid heddle or shaft loom warped 12" wide with a short warp.  We will only use about 18" so warp with something you can weave off for a table runner later.

Students should also bring 2 wound bobbins, shuttle and scissors.

Feel free to reach out to Carrie.aatc@gmail.com with any questions.

Hem a Rag Rug
When: Saturday, August 22
Time: 10:00A to 1:00P
Instructor: Loretta Stacy
Cost: $49 + $10 Materials fee (Due day of class to instructor)

Learn to hem a rag rug with a firm hem.  No corners to curl and no knots to stand on. This hem is very firm and keeps your rug flat on the floor. The student will learn to do a half Damascus and hem the rug.

Instructor will provide rag rug samples to hem. The student can take them home as an example to keep. We will use the sewing machines at AATC.

Feel free to reach out to Carrie.aatc@gmail.com with any questions.

Nålbinding Beyond the Basics 

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 10:00A to 2:00P
Cost: $85 (materials included - two 50 gm skeins of wool yarn, 1 plastic yarn needle, 1 stitch marker)

Class description: 

In this intermediate class, we’ll build on the basics and explore two new stitches; a variation of Oslo, as well as a Finnish stitch introducing some new concepts.  We’ll take a closer look at different ways to connect stitches and how those choices affect fabric structure and texture. Students will apply these techniques by working a hat in the stitch of their choice. 

This class assumes the student has basic Nålbinding skills and ability to work the Oslo stitch. As a prerequisite, it’s recommended that you have taken the instructor’s Intro to Nålbinding class, or work through the Kasha’s Knits Beginner Nålbinding PDF Workbook available at kashasknits.etsy.com.  

Instructor Bio
Kasha Linn is a St. Cloud-based fiber artist and the owner of Kasha's Knits. Knitting and crocheting since childhood, she loves exploring all varieties of yarn and needle crafts. She lives in a small century-old farmhouse with her husband, two daughters, and two pets. Her Nålbinding classes focus on gaining confidence in the basic structure and technique behind this ancient handcraft. 

Fall Harvest Bowl Basket Weaving
Saturday, September 19 - 9:30A to 1:30P
Cost: $59 + $40 materials fee (due to instructor the day of class)
Instructor: Ellie Lida

Join us to weave this gorgeous rustic bowl basket. Thoughtful detail using alternating smoked brown and natural spokes inserted into an oak base.  The midsection showcases a wide band of color: multiple rows of variegated cinnamon/burgundy twining, and narrow smoked brown.   A band of braided seagrass adds texture and a woodsy feel. Everyone will finish.

All levels of basket weavers welcome.

Finished basket will measure approximately 9.5" x 4”. 

Material cost due instructor date of class is $40.

* Please bring an old hand towel for wet materials

** Feel free to bring a bag lunch or snack and something to drink since the class runs through the lunch hour. 

*** Materials fee of $40 due the day of class to the instructor.

Christmas Drum Basket Weaving
Date and Time: Saturday, November 14 - 930A to 130P
Cost: $59 + $37 materials fee (due to instructor the day of class)
Instructor: Ellie Lida

Start your holidays off by weaving this adorable drum basket.  This basket will become a cherished part of your Christmas décor’ - perfect for candy canes, cards, or a special gift. 

This is a perfect weave for all levels of weavers and you will leave with a completed basket.  Vibrant cranberry red, natural, and wintergreen weavers combine into a festive petite basket.  Round reed in a diagonal pattern finishes your “drum”.  

Approximate finished size is 7.5" x 6”.  

All levels of basket weavers welcome.

* Please bring an old hand towel for wet materials

** Feel free to bring a bag lunch or snack and something to drink since the class runs through the lunch hour. 

*** Materials fee of $37 due the day of class to the instructor.