Color surrounds us and beguiles us but can be intimidating. The color wheel is a good place to start organizing one’s thoughts about color, but it is often presented as aimed at painters and decorators. This class will build a color wheel using woven swatches and then go beyond the basic two and three hue color schemes. Whether you are a knitter, weaver, felter, quilter or needle artist, this class can help you in picking your colors. Learn how your choice of tints, tones and shades of hues changes the mood and impact of colors. We will cover how to build contrast, accent, depth and background in picking color combinations.

Prerequisite skills:  None—just an interest in color and how to best use color in the fiber arts

Pre-class homework:   None

Students bring:  Note taking materials

Class duration: 3 hours

Instructor:  Gregg Johnson

Date and time:  Saturday June 6, 2025 9:00AM until 12:00PM

Materials fee:  None

Class fee:  $35.00

5 to 25 students

 Do you hate throwing away the beautiful bits of yarn that are left over when you finish a project? Do you have a collection of pretty scraps of yarn, fabric, and ribbon that you just couldn’t bear to throw away but have no idea what to do with? If so, this project is perfect for you! We will be taking all those beautiful bits and bobs and creating a truly unique, one-of-a-kind bag that will make all your friends jealous! We will also be learning the “magic knot” technique, will learn how to make magic yarn out of yarn remnants, and explore other uses for magic yarn!

You must be able to perform a single crochet. There is no homework.

Please bring your personal stash of scraps or fiber to use for this project or share with other students.

Class duration: 4 hours

Instructor: ILSE WATKINS has worked with yarn in one form or another as far back as she can remember. To amuse her young children, her mother gave her and her brother crochet hooks and yarn, and they proceeded to make crochet chains going through the whole house.  Ilse picked up knitting in 2nd grade in school in Germany.  She made her first poncho at age nine and then never stopped crocheting and knitting. In high school she and her friends had knitting projects going under their desks in class.  She discovered Tunisian Crochet in 2020 and was fascinated. It looked like she had found the bridge between knitting and crochet.  All knit stitches, all crochet stitches can be done in Tunisian crochet, even fair isle, cables and so much more.

Date and time: Saturday June 6, 2026, 9:00am to 1:00pm -

Materials fee: None. We will have plenty of stuff available at no charge

Class fee: $55.00

2 to 10 students

Here is your chance to learn the centuries-old art of creating yarn on a wood drop spindle.  You will learn the step by step spinning process for understanding and success.  We will also cover some basics of wool types and preparation.  Each student will leave with their mini yarn skein, spindle, and extra wool roving so that you can keep spinning.  2 to 6 students.

Prerequisite skills: Students should be able to spin a useable yarn. This is an applied technique class for adventurous beginners or experienced spinners.

Pre-class homework: None

Students bring: A spinning wheel in working condition that you are accustomed to working on; 3 bobbins; scissors. No electric spinners, please.

Class duration: 3 hours

Instructor: Mary Berry

Date and time: Saturday, June 6, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm

Materials fee: $10.00 for Spinning Fiber in various preparations, student handout

Class fee: $40.00

5 to 12 Students

Discover the charming art of Dorset buttons in this beginner-friendly class! Learn how to

transform simple rings and thread into beautifully handcrafted buttons that can be used for

embellishing clothing, accessories, and home decor. This class will cover the basic history,

techniques, and patterns of Dorset button-making, ensuring you leave with the skills and

confidence to continue creating on your own. All materials will be provided, and you'll take

home not only your beautiful button but also the tools and knowledge to turn this craft into a

rewarding new hobby!

There is no pre-class homework, and no pre-requisite skill needed~ bring your embroidery scissors and join instructor

REBECCA HEID. Rebecca is the sole instructor at Nimble Thimbles Fiber Arts LLC. She has a Master's in

Creative Writing and is a writer, social media coordinator, mom, and a wearer of many more

hats than she could ever knit together. With a passion for fiber arts, she teaches beginner-

friendly classes on techniques such as Kumihimo, Dorset buttons, bobbin lace, and more.

Rebecca is dedicated to spreading her love for fiber arts and inspiring others to discover the

joy of creating with their hands.

Date and time:  Saturday, June 6, 2026 9:00am to 12:00pm

Materials fee:  Included in class fee—3-D printed shuttles, embroidery thread, needles, and any other instructions and supplies needed.

Class fee:  $70.00

4 to 10 students

Join Cody for an immersive and hands-on experience learning about fascinating fungi that produce beautiful dyes. In this class, you’ll learn about the history of mushroom dyeing, techniques on dyeing with mushrooms, safe mushroom handling and harvesting techniques. We will also be dyeing with some great beginner friendly mushrooms and discovering the colors they have to offer.

Prerequisite skills:  Have a general understanding of what mordanting is and itsimportance in natural dyeing

Pre-class homework:  “Try It And See: The story behind the discovery of mushrooms dyes.” This video can be found on YouTube and is free to watch.

Students bring: a notebook & writing utensil 

Class duration: 3 hours

Instructor:  Cody Hecker

Date and time:  Saturday June 6, 2026, 9:00am to 12:00pm

Materials fee:  $20.00

Class fee:  $60.00

2 to 10 students