Introduction to Mending/Sewing for Repair
When: Saturday, September 26 AND Saturday, October 3, 2026
Cost: $74 (supplies included)
Instructor: Katrina Darms

This 2-day course (over 2 Saturday's) will introduce a variety of hand sewing techniques to fix the wear and tear on your clothing. We will cover basic hand sewing stitches, how to hem, fix rips, patch holes and darn holes in knitwear. The class is aimed at hand sewing beginners but people who know how to sew but are interested in creative ways to repair clothing are welcome as well.

Day 1 (Saturday, September 19) - Introduction to Hand Sewing:

• Threading a needle, double vs single
• Running stitch
• Back stitch
• Button - tailor’s method
• Stitches for repairing rips- Satin stitch, Whip stitch, Parachute stitch
• Invisible stitch - Hems, Measuring, Blind hem, Catch stitch

Day 2 (Saturday, September 26) - Repairing Holes:

• Sashiko for denim repair
• Basting stitch
• Whip stitch
• Sashiko patterns- Stairs and boxes - Spirals and circles
• Woven Darning

You are encouraged to bring damaged clothing to class to practice these skills on your own wardrobe and discuss how to approach your mends. We also ask that students bring a scissors.

Rigid Heddle Warping Refresher Class
Instructors: Liz Statz and Jill Bishop
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 10A-1P

Do you own a rigid heddle loom and can’t remember how to warp it?  This is the class for you!  This class will take you step by step through the Direct Warping process of a rigid heddle loom.  Bring in your own loom or use one of the ones provided and you will leave with a successfully warped loom.

All materials are provided and you will also leave with a handout to aid you when you are back at home.

Metal Embossing
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 1:30P-3:30P
Cost: $45 (materials included)
Instructor: Megan Larson

Decorative metal embossing is a great way to make your art 3 dimensional.

Participants will learn to create designs using three techniques: engraving, embossing and high relief. Using thin sheets of aluminum and easy to use tools (many of which are things you have laying around your house!), students will create a set of ornaments that can be hung individually, strung on a ribbon to make a garland, or even framed to hang on a wall. All supplies included.

Rock Wrapping Class

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 10:00A to 12:00P
Cost: $45 (materials included)

Rock wrapping has its origins in the Japanese art of mizuhiki, but has been adopted by many cultures around the world. It is especially popular where smooth rocks are collected near rivers and lakes, making it a perfect art form for Minnesota! Students will use rocks from the shores of Lake Superior and a variety of cords to wrap and tie beautiful patterns. Each student will make 3 or more wrapped rocks to take home.

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.

Vintage Book Journals
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 130P-400P
Cost: $45 (materials included)
Instructor: Megan Larson

Learn to make your own custom journal for drawing, note taking, painting or anything else you need a blank book for. This would be a great Christmas present idea as well!

We will give new life to vintage hardcover books that were headed to the recycling bin by removing the covers and filling them with fresh paper.  We will then bind the pages to the covers using a Coptic stitch. The resulting journal will lie flat when opened and can be made with paper of your choice to suit your journaling needs. 

All materials are provided, but if you have a hardcover book that measures roughly 5x8 inches that you would like to use, feel free to bring it.