In this class you will learn the fundamentals of tapestry weaving including warping your loom, various weaving techniques and tips, weaving structures (stripes, meet and separate, hatching, soumak, dots, pick and pick, weft interlock, and building shapes), and finishing a tapestry piece. As you learn and practice these skills you will be creating mini tapestry pieces suitable as mug rugs. After completing this course you will be well equipped to further your tapestry endeavors.

Are you new to fiber processing or wanting to learn how to start from the beginning? If so, this is the perfect class for you! During this class we'll cover the basic types of wool and best preparation practices including skirting, picking, washing, carding, and combing. There will be plenty of time for questions and for those who have experience and would like, you'll have the opportunity to spin some of the fiber as well. In the morning we'll go over types of wool and washing of fiber, and in the afternoon, process it for spinning. Also provided as part of materials will be a resource packet with information on wool, processing equipment, best practices, tips, tricks, and other helpful information.

This workshop will explore natural dyes and basic embroidery stitches to create a unique color palette with plants and minerals as well as begin to stitch with abstract inspiration. We will dye several skeins of silk threads and one raw silk stitching cloth to inspire from. Using harvested plants and mordants we will create dye baths, practice various stitches, and start creating a final piece to take home.

Students will learn the basics of free hand embroidery on handmade cloth including: the correct tools, which floss to use, finishing techniques, how to create basic stitches, and planning projects. All students will go home with a stitch dictionary to add to their personal resource library.

Make your own hand-stitched Embroidery Kit. Learn 8 stitches using linen, wool felt, cotton, and a variety of thread floss. Kits will vary in colors.

This workshop is all about taking excellent care of your angora bunny. This is an all encompassing discussion covering habitat, health, psychology, and much more. We will delve into topics from basic needs, does and don'ts, what you want in your emergency kit, herbal answers, bunny handling, shelter, and even the hard questions like quality of life. There will be room for lots of question and answers. If you are considering "these cute little darlings" let me share the truth of what it takes. Come find out if they are the right fit for your fiber farm. If you already have bunnies let me give you a real look into my barn. Come steal the best parts of my 20 years of experience to implement into your warren.

Students will use needle felting skills and wool applique skills to create an adorable fluffy dimensional design of their choice on a totebag or throw pillow.
Students will choose from 4 different designs; a horse face, a longwool sheep, a Highland Cow, or Angora Rabbits. I will teach you the skills you need to make your design as unique as you choose.

In Needle felting, a little fiber can go a long way! This workshop will focus on creating multi-hued, custom-colored curls, fabrics, fibers, threads and yarns in wool and silk for use in embellishment of needle felting projects. Working in teams of 3, students will learn a small batch, low immersion, exhaust method system to safely handle dyes on an assortment of fibers, creating more than one color all in one go, in one pot, and ultimately, exhausting all color from the pot. This is a quick introduction that will provide a super-launch into simplified dyeing for those needle felting artists looking to add to their felting palette of possibilities. Bring your needle felted landscape, or the hair or garment on your next three dimensional character to the next level of gorgeous expression with the skills gleaned in this workshop! Students will leave with more than a full ounce of assorted color in the form of locks, threads and textures from this surprisingly fun, team approach to dyeing, plus a link to an illustrated PDF so you can recreate the process at home.

Explore the colorful world of art batts and discover how fiber preparation transforms into stunning spun or felted creations. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn a variety of techniques for carding art batts with intention, focusing on visual design, texture, and dynamic color blending.
We'll experiment with how different fibers influence the final result, exploring materials such as Angelina, wool nepps, silk noil, and mohair locks. Through demonstrations and guided practice, you'll see how these elements behave once spun into yarn or incorporated into felted projects.
You'll also learn foundational color-blending skills, from creating smooth, seamless gradients to designing bold, custom color combinations that reflect your personal style.
All materials provided are pre-cleaned, processed, and professionally hand dyed, allowing you to focus fully on creativity and technique.
In this workshop, you will:
Learn multiple methods for designing and carding art batts
Understand how fiber choices affect texture and finished projects
Practice color blending for gradients and custom palettes
Explore decorative fibers and specialty inclusions
Create unique batts ready for spinning or felting
Perfect for spinners, felters, and fiber enthusiasts of all experience levels who want to add depth, texture, and artistic intention to their fiber work.

Create your own landscape scene using two mediums.

Master the techniques that elevate Angora wool from backyard harvest to a premium fiber product.
Angora rabbit wool is one of the most luxurious fibers in the world, but its value depends entirely on how it is harvested, sorted, and prepared. In this hands-on workshop, Tammy will teach participants how to properly evaluate, sort, grade, and safely store Angora wool, whether selling fiber to handspinners or preparing fleeces for commercial yarn mill runs.
Participants will learn how to identify prime spinning fiber, understand staple length and strength, and properly separate wool into usable grades such as prime, seconds, and thirds. Tammy will demonstrate practical sorting techniques and discuss how fiber quality directly affects yarn outcomes. She will also share tips for avoiding common mistakes that reduce wool value and make fiber unsuitable for mill processing.
As a bonus, Tammy will introduce opportunities for breeders to become wool suppliers for Sinfully Soft mill runs, where carefully prepared Angora fiber is transformed into her luxurious Sinfully Soft's yarn.
By mastering Tammy's professional sorting and grading techniques, participants will gain the confidence to present their Angora wool as a premium fiber product. Proper preparation and grading are what separate casual hobby fiber from expertly prepared luxury wool. This knowledge allows breeders to elevate their fiber, showcase it professionally, and join the ranks of Angora producers who are raising the standard for top-quality Angora wool.

Students will learn to wet felt over a resist and create a fun holiday giftbag to tuck a bottle of wine or other goodies in. The majority of the class will use wet felting skills, and the fine details will be needle felted. Students will get to choose from a Santa or Snowman design and pick their colors and embellishments as well.

I will have 4 dye pots going using local mushrooms. We will cover where to collect dye mushrooms, mordants, materials needed and how to proceed with dyeing. Each student will take home dyed samples and dye a silk scarf.

This workshop is intended for hand sewers experienced with a variety of embroidery stitches, including: straight stitch, blanket stitch, French knots, outline stitch, back stitch, lazy dazy stitch and chain stitch. A brief refresher on stitches will be provided, along with an illustrated stitch guide. Experience working with wool felt is helpful, but not required. The first part of the class will focus on stitch review, pattern preparation options, cutting out project pieces, order of project construction and how to use stuffing for different effects. The rest of the class will include construction of a three dimensional ornament. The photo shows the project kit to be used for the class. Additional kits, including ornaments (Christmas, Easter, Halloween), bookmarks, and needle holders/booklets will be available for sale.

A Deeper Dive on Introduction to Rug Hooking. Pattern is larger than the 1/2 day class, and class instruction will be more extensive. Students should bring an embroidery or quilting hoop that can accommodate a 14in square backing. A hook will be provided, however, additional tools will be available for students to experiment with and try. (Not required to finish the project.)

Have you ever wanted to learn how to spin your own yarn? It's fun, it's relaxing, and I can show you how! In this beginning class, you'll learn about wheels, spinning methods, best fiber for beginning spinners, and basic wheel maintenance. In the morning, we'll start with getting to know your wheel and how they work. After lunch, we'll move on to spinning singles and then plying. By the time you leave, you will have a basic understanding of your wheel and the skills to start spinning on your own. There is no experience needed and I'll provide the fiber, tools, and a resource guide to get you on your way. You just bring yourself and your wheel.

Transform wool into art and discover how needle felting can bring images to life. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of creating two-dimensional needle felted pieces, from whimsical illustrations to breathtaking landscapes inspired by nature.
Through guided instruction, you'll explore how to hand-blend colors, layer wool to create rich visual texture, and manipulate fibers to build depth, light, and definition within your work. Using simple tools and thoughtful techniques, you'll learn how to paint with wool, developing soft transitions, atmospheric effects, and dimensional details.
Whether you're new to felting or looking to expand your fiber art skills, this workshop will give you the confidence to design and create your own unique felted artwork.
In this workshop, you will:
Learn the basics of two-dimensional needle felting
Practice hand blending fibers to create custom colors
Build texture and depth through layering techniques
Explore composition for landscapes and pictorial designs
Create a finished felted artwork to take home

We'll dive into the world of fresh fleeces, just as they are picked up from the shearing floor. As each student will work with their own fleece, they can see and feel firsthand the different grades and qualities of the fleece. After evaluating the fleece and sorting it out for the projects, we'll look into the different techniques for getting the fleece clean with the least effort. Learn how the fleece grows and some common faults that you will find in fleeces along with the reasons why those are faults, and how to use the faults to your advantage.

This is the perfect class for anyone who wants to learn the difference between wet felting and needle felting. Students will start with wet felting a hat using a resist, then move on to needle felting the body of your project. This is a fun, beginner class with several options to pick from, a witch, wizard, Leprechaun, girl or boy Gnome, or mushroom Gnome.

Learn the fun and joy of Nuno felting while you create a luxurious scarf with silk and Merino wool. Nuno is the Japanese word for fabric or cloth. Nuno felting is a wet felting technique where loose wool fibers are bonded to a sheer fabric such as cotton or lightweight silk. This process creates a sturdy fabric that has a rippled or pebbled surface. The fabric can be light weight and drapey to heavy and very durable. Another great aspect of this craft is that it takes a minimum of equipment and can take up as much or as little space as you have.

Learn to dye a beautifully speckled skein of wool yarn and silk fabric using all natural dyes! In this class you will learn about natural dyes that create a variety of vibrant colors. You will learn what makes a dye and how to create permanent color that won't fade or bleed. In this bundle dye method you can choose which colors to add to your yarn to create the colorway you desire. You will also learn how to manipulate the dye materials used so you can create the look you want - a lightly speckled yarn or a skein with more saturated color.
To keep the dye materials in contact with the yarn during the dyeing process you will wrap it with a square silk scarf, creating a beautiful accessory that will coordinate with your yarn!

Step into a world of thread, texture, and imagination in this hands-on embroidery workshop inspired by dreamy night skies and soft cloudscapes. Participants will learn how to transform simple fabric into a one-of-a-kind embroidered artwork using sculptural stitching techniques, layered textures, and playful color combinations.
Guided step-by-step, you'll explore how embroidery can move beyond flat stitching to create dimensional designs from fluffy clouds and glowing moons to sparkling stars. Whether you prefer calming blues, bold monochromes, or vibrant palettes, you'll create a piece that reflects your own personal style.
What you'll learn:
Foundations of contemporary embroidery
Textured and raised stitching techniques
Color blending with thread
Creating dimension and movement with fiber
Composition and design for hoop art
Finishing and displaying your embroidered piece
Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, no prior embroidery experience required. This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to slow down, explore creativity, and make something beautifully tactile by hand.
As comprehension and stitching speed will vary, students can expect to leave with a partially completed piece with the tools, materials, and creative confidence to finish it on their own.
Come stitch, relax, and create a dreamy embroidered artwork that's entirely your own.

Learn the basics of wool applique while making a sheep-themed coaster. This beginner-friendly project teaches simple hand-stitching and finishing techniques, resulting in a functional and decorative piece.

Do you have that one pretty skein of yarn you don't know what to do with or have some leftover yarns thar are too pretty to toss? Well, come use it in the making of a coiled bowl. We will take cotton cording and wrap it with yarn, coil the cording to the shape we want, secure it with a figure 8 stitch every ½ inch or so, and repeat. Before you know it, you will have a beautiful bowl. This little bowl will inspire you to make more in different sizes and shapes. Or turn a bowl into a basket. We will also discuss ways to add handles and embellishments to your pieces. What cool gifts these make!

In this workshop we will be making a beautiful brooch made of hand harvested plant fibers, thread and leather. You will begin by learning how to make cordage which is a rope making technique. We will be using the leaves from daffodil, day lily and iris to create our cordage, using the variety of natural leaf colors to create our desired design. Then we will be using needlework to sew our cordage onto a leather backing and attach our pin. You will leave with a unique wearable piece of woven art, information about harvesting and preparing leaves for weaving and the ability to make cordage out of any natural fiber.

Visible Mending is more than just a practical way to repair worn and torn clothing. This technique adds beauty to your garment through stitches and patching with fabrics of your choice. Depending on your personal style, mending can be very visible with colorful patches and contrasting stitches, or you may choose to create something more subtle using thread and fabric that blends with your garment. No matter how you approach visible mending, it is a mindful and creative process that extends the life of your textiles.
In this class, you'll learn a variety of ways to patch your favorite woven garments using visible techniques. You'll learn about choosing patch fabric and thread, as well as how to select which mending style to use for a particular hole or wear pattern. Most importantly, in this workshop you will practice several mending techniques on a sampler fabric.
If you would like, you may bring a woven garment or textile that needs mending (Jeans, chinos, button-up shirts, etc. No knits or stretch fabrics, please). There will be time for questions and consulting about your personal project, though there may not be time to complete mending it during this workshop.

This class is all about spinning angora fiber. You will discover the absolutely beautiful qualities angora is known for and how to use them to your advantage in your next wearable art piece. Just like the bunnies, keeping it simple is a great way to start. It allows the fluff to speak for itself; to bloom and grow to its potential. First of all we will explore the character qualities of angora and how it is different from other fibers. You will be able to be able to differentiate Prime, second, and third grade angora fluff. Learn what a locked in yarn feels like. Know why shedding can happen, and how to minimize or eliminate it. You will be able to play with and make your own 100% angora luxury yarn no matter your skill level. We will also discuss blending and finishing out your perfect project. You will be provided prime angora for spinning in class with additional supplies available during and after class.

Learn to dye with plants that have been used for centuries to create a rainbow of colors! In this workshop you will use tried and true plants that dye the primary colors - madder (red), weld (yellow) and indigo (blue) - and then combine and layer them to create a full rainbow of colors. You will go home with mini-skeins of super wash merino yarn in semi-solid colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
Along the way you will learn how to mordant (prepare) the yarn so that colors bind permanently and how to use each plant to extract the color. Madder, weld, and indigo can easily be grown in Oregon and we will discuss growing and using them fresh, as well where they can purchased dried.

Students will learn needle felting skills and working with a basic wire armerature to create one adorable, fluffy critter of their choice. You will be able to pick form a Fluffy longwool sheep, Highland Cow, Angora Goat or Angora Rabbit and put your creative twist on it if you choose.

In this workshop, students will explore how discarded fibers and threads can become something unexpectedly beautiful using a simple variation on the historic Japanese technique of Temari. Students will embellish a 100% wool ball with an assortment of weaving thrums, pearl and matte cotton embroidery threads, and crewel yarns. Through the natural gift of felting inherent to wool fiber, and simple needlework techniques, these once-discarded (or currently piling-up in the corner of your studio) fibers and threads become vibrant, personal expressions in surface design that belie their humble zero waste beginning to create a richly textured decorative object made almost entirely from reclaimed materials. We’ll explore how to source scrap and shape your own wool forms to create large, smooth 2 - 4" diameter round felt balls or wool river stones. There will be plenty of on-site step by step examples and plenty of time for questions on effective ways to scale, share stitching techniques and for taking notes and photographs. Students will leave with a finished, three dimensional decorative fiber piece and another blank to take home, plus clear, practical knowledge supported by a link to an illustrated, pdf to continue the process in your own studio.

This easy to learn, ancient Japanese braiding technique is as addictive as it is fun. We'll use a foam Kumihimo disc to hold colored cords or yarns that will be manipulated in a sequence to create braids of many different designs. It's a very portable fiber craft and best of all, it's TSA approved! This class is designed to teach the basics of Kumihimo including the tools, yarn selection, various braiding sequences, and ideas for the uses of the finished braids. You will leave the class with a completed Kumihimo braided key chain or wrist distaff, enough materials to complete a second key ring, wrist distaff, or bracelet on your own, and the ability to design your own Kumihimo patterns for future projects.

Ever wondered what it takes to make core-spun yarns with basic coils, slubs, and bobbles? Have you considered what you would use those artful yarns for? In this class we'll answer your basic art yarn questions and I'll teach you the beginning skills of core-spinning gentle and tight coils using techniques I've learned along the way. You'll leave with a better understanding of not only how to make art yarns your way, but you'll know how to use them in your knitting, crocheting, weaving., and other fiber arts.

If you have always been intrigued by spinners demonstrating their craft, have been curious about yarn construction, and/or have always wanted to learn to spin yourself, then this class is for you. We will begin with some background knowledge on drop spindles (history, types, anatomy, weights and mechanics, and supplemental tools). Then we will get down to business learning the steps to spinning a single on a spindle (choosing a spindle and fiber, starting with and without a leader thread, drafting techniques, winding on and building a secure cop). After spinning for a while and fine tuning our technique we will explore winding off options, plying options, and how to finish your yarn. And yes, you will go home a spinner!

Bounce your project into existence in this high-energy, tactile workshop! In this session, we move beyond traditional flat felt to explore the world of seamless 3D wet felting. Using an inflatable ball as our "resist," we will transform soft wool roving into a beautiful, structural decorative bowl. This is a fun, physical experience where movement is the key ingredient. You will learn how to layer fibers, use a kinetic rolling technique to interlock the wool, and master the "fulling" process through bouncing to create a sturdy, one-of-a-kind piece of fiber art.
What You Will Learn: 3D Resist Basics: Understanding how to build wool over a three-dimensional form. The Layering Technique: Proper fiber placement to ensure a strong, even structure. Kinetic Fulling: Using rolling and bouncing movements to shrink and harden the felt. Shaping & Finishing: How to remove your resist and sculpt your damp bowl into its final, artistic form. All materials are provided. You will leave the class with a finished bowl and the confidence to create your own 3D felted structures at home.

Discover the art of crafting wool flowers and greenery to assemble stunning floral arrangements, wreaths, or adornments using wool cloth, floral wire, and a hot glue gun. Techniques will be showcased for attendees, with hands-on guidance provided through each phase. Participants will finish at least one kit by the class's conclusion and may opt to buy additional materials for further creations.

This workshop will introduce the technique of making a "braided-in" Rug with 4 or more strands. The beauty of this rug making technique is that the rug is joined as you go (instead of making a braid and then joining it). This rug making technique is especially good for using recycled t-shirts, and does not require any special tools to create. During the class, you will be able to start and potentially finish (depending on the size you want) a rug that is especially useful for bathroom or kitchen use. The resulting look is similar to a braided rug, however the making of this rug is completely different.

Before you can weave, you must create a warp. Often considered one of the more challenging parts of the Rigid Heddle weaving craft, warping can be fun -- or at least a little easier -- if you know the basics and a few short cuts. In this session you will learn how to judge yarn for warp, how to calculate a warp, and how to put a warp onto the Rigid Heddle loom using efficient and time-tested techniques. This class is loaded with hints, shortcuts, and tips to help make the warping process on your rigid heddle loom seem like magic and your projects successful. You will leave class with a warped rigid heddle loom, the beginning of a woven scarf, and weft yarn to complete the scarf on your own.

Have you wanted to learn how to chain ply or become more proficient in your chain/Navajo plying techniques? This is the perfect class to learn, or brush up on your chain plying skills. We'll go over the benefits and drawbacks of chain plying, what it's best used for, and when to use this plying technique.

Do you already spin on a drop spindle or Turkish spindle but want to learn some more techniques that are possible on a Turkish spindle? Then come spin with me. We will go over the basics of spinning on a Turkish spindle and then dive into learning how to use the Turkish spindle as a supported spindle, how to accomplish different draws, and how to ply on the fly (meaning spinning a bit of single, then plying it, then repeating these two steps without removing the yarn from the spindle).

Join us for a class on Goat Milk Soap with Green Apple Alpacas Farm. Each attendee will make approximately 1 pound of soap. You will receive your own mold and all the supplies to create a block of soap. A variety of scents will be available to customize your batch.
After we finish our soap blocks, we will dive into felting a cured bar of soap. You will learn how to wet and needle felt your bar to make a cute, sustainable craft and a clever way to use all your soap.