Open Studio

Tuesdays and Thursdays
10 am - 3 pm
Member: $27 Non member: $30
Limited to 10 students.

Beginning Needle Felting - Class I
Kassity Allison of the Allison Artiste Studio Gallery & Marionette Theater

Wednesday, October 7th
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Member: Call for fee info.
Non-member: Call for fee info.
Material Fee: Call for fee info.

Learn the art of sculpting wool and create small masterpieces.

Beginning Needle Felting - Class II
Kassity Allison of the Allison Artiste Studio Gallery & Marionette Theater

Wednesday, October 14th
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Member: Call for fee info.
Non-member: Call for fee info.
Material Fee: Call for fee info.

Learn the art of sculpting wool and create small masterpieces.

Beginning Weaving
Donna Stor

Saturday, October 10, 17, 24 and 31st
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Member: $110
Non-member: $130

Have you been wanting to learn to weave, but cannot make it in during the week? Well here is your chance. For four Saturdays students and the instructor will tackle the basics of four-harness weaving, including warping, threading the loom, and basic weave structures. Students will take on a project and have something to show at the end of the month for their efforts!

Beginning Pine Needle Basketry

Kim Black from Beaver Meadow Baskets

Saturday, October 17th
9:00am – 3:00pm
Member: $60
Non-member: $65
Material Fee: $10.00

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 12th

Students learn about materials, collection and preparation for pine needle baskets.  A 4” basket starting from a wood base will be made. 

All materials are provided by the instructor and no experience is necessary. 

Bring a lunch.

Evening Beginning Spinning
Diane McKinnon

Mondays - October 12th and 19th.
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Member: $60
Non-Member: $65
Material Fee: $15 

Learn to spin wool yarn! Learn more about fleeces and fibers, different techniques, and equipment of spinning. Upon completion of the two sessions, students will be able to spin a continuous strand of wool yarn.

Plastic Bag Yarn & Crochet
Katie Simpson-Spain

Saturday, October 24th
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Member: $50
Non-member: $55
Material Fee: $10

In this workshop you will cover methods of making those old or extra plastic bags into useful objects! Learn how to make plastic into yarn, and then into something like a purse, rug, bracelet, or a reusable and recycled grocery bag. A basic understanding of crochet or knitting is recommended.

Beginning Gourd Class
Kim Black from Beaver Meadow Baskets

Saturday, November 7th
9:00am – 3:00pm
Member: $60.00
Non-member: $65.00
Material Fee:  $10.00

Registration Deadline: Monday, November 2nd.

Come learn the art of gourds.  Wash, clean, mark, and cut gourds.  Then add pine needles, paint, or any other type of decoration imaginable. 

No experience is necessary, but come ready to get a little dirty.

Bring a lunch.

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED _ CHECK BACK SOON FOR ANOTHER DATE FOR THIS CLASS.

Beginning Spinning Saturday Workshop
Diane McKinnon

Saturday, November 21st
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Member: $55
Non-member: $60
Material Fee: $15

Learn to spin wool yarn! Learn more about fleeces and fibers, different techniques, and equipment of spinning. Upon completion of this workshop, students will be able to spin a continuous strand of wool yarn.

Independent Study
Four sessions by arrangement.
Fee: Varies

This is a unique opportunity for fiber arts students who wish to pursue a self-directed program of study. Meet with an instructor privately for one hour per week for instruction and advice. Tuition includes the use of studio/equipment for one month during regular Open Studio hours. Call the office at (503) 585-7012, extension 237, to discuss scheduling and equipment. Email to Keni Sturgeon

Special Independent Study in Beginning Weaving
W- Donna Stor

Four 2-hour sessions by arrangement.
Fee: Members $130
Non-Members $145

Learn to weave with Donna. Each of the four private lessons are two hours, allowing the student and instructor to tackle the basics of four-harness weaving, including warping, threading the loom, and basic weave structures. Students will take on a first project and have something to show for their efforts!

Independent Study in Weaving
W- Donna Stor

Four sessions by arrangement.
Fee: Members $70
Non-Members $77

Students familiar with fundamentals may choose a specific area to study, such as double-weave, a specific weave structure, designing cloth for a specific use, etc. Donna also teaches inkle loom weaving. Looms are used to weave narrow bands of cloth. Learn to warp the loom to create warp faced vertical and horizontal stripes, the Latin American horizontal bar, or for supplementary warp pick up in the tradition of the Baltic countries. No previous weaving experience necessary.

Independent Study
in Bobbin or Tatted Lace
w/ Venessa Godfrey

Member: $65
Non-member: $72

The art of lace making is alive and well, and Venessa can show you how it was made prior to the industrial revolution. If you’re looking for a new hobby, or you are a fiber artist that would like to learn another method to embellish your creations, this class will have you well on the way! Supply list will be provided.
Beginners welcome

Independent Study in Rug Hooking
Phoebe Swank

Cost: Varies depending on project

Learn to express your creativity through rug hooking - a craft that you will enjoy for a lifetime. Number of sessions and fee dependent on project.

Beginning Knitting
Betsy Bailey

Three 1-hour sessions arranged with instructor
Member: $60 Non-member: $65

Students learn basic cast on and off, knit and purl and basic increase and decrease. Students choose to make a hat or scarf.