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Come learn the basics of embroidery, no experience necessary! We will go over materials, how to get started, practice basic stitches, and also how to create your own designs and transfer them to clothing and other textiles. Experience Level: Beginning or Some Experience Hand Stitching Required supplies for this program: Pencil Eraser Sketchbook...

In this workshop, you will learn how to embroider designs on fabric surfaces. Using clothes, pillowcases, or any other fabric on hand, we will create durable embroidery art that makes your fabric belongings feel special. We will learn embroidery techniques, and add found objects for unconventional embroidery. Notes Experience Level: All Levels...

Beginners will learn the fundamentals of weaving. Simple or complex, colorful or neutral, smooth or textured: find your own balance of elements.  Note: Experienced students pursue individual projects. You can bring scissors, pen or pencil for taking notes. Work with your instructor to help you realize your vision for your project. There is a...

Learn the magic of indigo dye through Shibori techniques in this hands-on beginners workshop. You will design, dye and take home a tote bag. You will also get to create beautiful designs using a few Shibori techniques with cotton fabric to take home and make projects of your own (placemats, pillow cover, napkins, etc.).  Join a group of students...

Let the loom guide your hand! Explore what a 4-shaft loom can do with improvisational weaving techniques in this beginner-friendly workshop. Immerse yourself in a joyful free weaving style where there are no mistakes, only expressions of what’s on your mind. Be inspired by the abundance of traditional and surprising collection of materials that...

In stitch-resist shibori, beautiful patterns are created by using a running stitch using a needle and thread -- the stitches resist the dye, creating beautiful patterns and color variations. In this workshop, you'll learn stitching methods to create amazing shibori results. You will learn different stitching techniques as you plan and sew your own...

Learn to weave on a tabletop loom! Basically a mini version of our floor looms, you will have time to practice setting up the loom and weaving your own cloth, gaining an understanding of the machine. Student-designed projects preferred but I am happy to assign materials and patterns to the uninitiated. Bring a notebook and pen if that's your style....

Learn the beautiful art of bundle dyeing with plants! In this four-hour workshop, you will gain an understanding of how to work with natural dyes as you explore the process of bundle dyeing.  We will cover an introduction to natural dye plants, mordants, and different types of fabric. We will work with natural dyestuffs including onion skins,...

Taking the traditional embroidery sampler as a point of departure, learn several classic and artistic hand embroidery stitches. Get inspired to draw and write with thread, embellish and reuse garments, and create original works of art. All levels and teens 16 and over welcome. Required supplies for this program: Good sharp scissors Pencil Graph...

Anyone with any weaving tools is invited to participate in this weekly gathering. We will explore ways to weave using frames, back strap looms, tabletop and floor looms. Weekly studio/project shares will be a chance to learn from and offer one another advice, and Teaching Artist Travis Meinolf will be there to give demonstrations of new techniques...

Experienced weaving students will receive individual attention to plan and design a project on our 4-, 6-, 8-, 12- and 16- shaft looms.  $5 materials fee included.

Perhaps you saw the embroidery at "The Summer of Love" exhibit at the De Young Museum and were inspired to learn to embroider? Now you can in this class! Learn basic stitches - Chain, Whipped Chain, Checkered Chain, Running, Interlaced Running, Satin, French Knots, Herringbone Fishbone and Buttonhole stitches. A small sampler will be made.   ...

Discover simple weaving techniques on a frame loom, backstrap loom, and weaving tablets! Students will come away with looms to keep!