
Instructors
Riley Kleve
Grand Marais, MN

Riley Kleve is a nonbinary textile artist and educator creating collaborative work in community-led settings. Their work in weaving, hand spinning, and embroidery draws from history to create a queerer vision for the future of textiles. Some recent highlights include weaving felted pins and inviting viewers to name them based on gender feelings they evoke, creating a co-woven tapestry with over 110 attendees at Northern Spark, and facilitating drop-in LGBT craft nights. Riley has a self-directed BA in craft and curation from Hampshire College and is looking forward to diving deeper into their weaving and hand spinning practice during ADP.
Current Courses Offered by Riley Kleve

Creative Color for Handspinners
Instructors:
Riley Kleve
Build confidence and creativity working with color in handspinning! We’ll explore the many…
Fri, Apr 17th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-Noon
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-Noon
Instructor:
Riley Kleve

Custom Color: Woven Scarves for Spring or Summer
Instructors:
Riley Kleve
Dive into the world of color and weaving to create a one-of-a-kind scarf for spring and summer.…
Thu, Apr 23rd, 2026 – Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-Noon
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-Noon
Instructor:
Riley Kleve
Handspinning for Beginners: From Spindle to Wheel
Instructors:
Riley Kleve
Before industrialization, spinning yarn was an essential part of everyday life. Today, machine-made…
Sat, Feb 14th, 2026 – Mon, Feb 16th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Riley Kleve