Sewing & Textile Classes in San Francisco, CA

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 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....

Adults as well as Children are welcome in this class. An additional option for this class is for an adult to register with a child and they can work together on a project, although adults and children can enroll as an individual students.  This is a class for beginners or more experienced sewists that want to tackle a more demanding project....

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 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,...

In this camp students will learn the art of tie-dying! Day 1- tie dying a wash cloth/towel- using two tie dye colors, students will create their own unique piece Day 2- tie dying socks - plain white washcloth/towel, socks and t-shirt. three tie-dye colors students will create their own unique pair of socks Day 3- tie-dying a T-shirt- using as...

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...

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...

Let the loom guide your hand! Explore what a 4-shaft loom can do with improvisational weaving techniques in this beginner-friendly online workshop. Immerse yourself in a joyful free weaving style where there are no mistakes, only expressions of what’s on your mind. Make up your own composition as you go with the help of expert guidance. Create a...

In this embroidery class, we’ll be focusing on beginner-friendly stitches to create petite blooms that become a sweet bouquet on a tote bag! Not only will students leave with a custom-made tote, they’ll gain the skills needed to embroider other canvases, like their own clothes! Projects Floral Embroidered Tote Bag Product Shipping Shipping in...

A brief introduction to a tie dye process using turmeric. Participants will A brief introduction to a natural dyeing process using turmeric. Participants will walk away with instructions on how to prepare a turmeric vat and a custom dyed piece!