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Archived Fiber Art Courses

Currently Scheduled Fiber Art Courses

Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.

You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.

Sakiori: Japanese Rag Weaving

Instructors: Beth Ross Johnson

As in most parts of the world, rag weaving is done in Japan, but not for rugs. In the 17th century,…

Session Information

Thu, Jan 29th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 1st, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-4:30; Day 4: 9am-4pm

Instructor: Beth Ross Johnson

Scandinavian Roots: Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom

Instructors: Julie Arthur, Melba Granlund

Create a woven sampler of Norwegian and Swedish patterns on a rigid heddle loom. Using wool yarns,…

Session Information

Tue, Feb 10th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructors: Julie Arthur, Melba Granlund

Scandinavian Squareweaving on a Tabletop Warp-Weighted Loom

Instructors: Melba Granlund

Squareweave is woven in locations around the world. In the southwestern part of the US, it is known…

Session Information

Thu, Sep 11th, 2025 – Sat, Sep 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Melba Granlund

Shadow Weave: Complex Patterns from Simple Structures

Instructors: Kristina Nichols

Immerse yourself in the exciting geometric play and optical illusion of shadow weave. By utilizing…

Session Information

Thu, Oct 9th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 12th, 2025
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon

Instructor: Kristina Nichols

Skinnfell: Norwegian Wood Block Printed Sheepskins

Instructors: Becky Utecht

Join in a weekend of printing, stitching, swapping tips, and sharing stories about the history and…

Session Information

Sat, May 16th, 2026 – Sun, May 17th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Becky Utecht

Sprang Explorations

Instructors: Sharon Wichman

This class is for those who want to explore the ancient and mostly forgotten art of sprang, an…

Session Information

Tue, Feb 10th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Sharon Wichman

Traditional Japanese Indigo Dyeing: Aizome Intensive

Instructors: Kenta Watanabe

In the Edo period, indigo was known as “Japan Blue” and beloved as a color of daily…

Session Information

Mon, Sep 22nd, 2025 – Thu, Sep 25th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Kenta Watanabe

Traditional Japanese Indigo Dyeing: Aizome Introduction

Instructors: Kenta Watanabe

In the Edo period, indigo—affectionately known as “Japan Blue”—was part of…

Session Information

Fri, Sep 19th, 2025
1-4pm

Instructor: Kenta Watanabe

Useful and Fun Felt Additions

Instructors: Tasha Miller Griffith

In this course, students will learn to make felt straps, cords, spikes, pockets, and buttons.…

Session Information

Fri, Apr 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm

Instructor: Tasha Miller Griffith

Warp and Weft: Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving

Instructors: Christine Novotny

Textiles are integral to our lives, yet so often overlooked! Creating cloth empowers expression…

Session Information

Thu, Apr 30th, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon

Instructor: Christine Novotny

Weaving and Designing Turned Twill Block Weaves

Instructors: Christine Novotny

Weaving turned twill is the ideal opportunity to learn about weave structures, play with color, and…

Session Information

Thu, Feb 26th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 1st, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon

Instructor: Christine Novotny

Weaving Gamps: Twill, Sett, and Color

Instructors: Josie Cooke

Once you’ve learned how to warp a loom, you may be asking yourself what’s next. How do…

Session Information

Mon, Feb 9th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm

Instructor: Josie Cooke

Weaving Landscapes: The Art of Tapestry

Instructors: Emily Wick

Learn to translate landscapes and nature imagery into art through the language of tapestry weaving.…

Session Information

Fri, Dec 5th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Emily Wick

Weft-Faced Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom

Instructors: Traudi Bestler

For those who are intrigued with the rhythm and repetition of weaving but not ready to commit to the…

Session Information

Fri, May 22nd, 2026 – Sun, May 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Traudi Bestler

Wet Felted Chair Cushions and Potholders

Instructors: Elise Kyllo

Flat wet felted chair cushions and potholders are simple and useful pieces of art for the…

Session Information

Tue, Sep 16th, 2025 – Wed, Sep 17th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Elise Kyllo