FIBER ART CLASSES
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2025
January 8, 15, 22: Colorwork Mitten Workshop
In this class, students will learn how to use two colors of yarn to make a traditional Norwegian-style mitten in an original Knit & Gather pattern. This tradition pulls from our personal heritage and students will take away tips and tricks we have learned about stranded knitting over the years. This is an in-person class at The Toolbox Collective in Minneapolis. You will be providing your own materials. 3 Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm. $85
Almost full!
January 28: Beginning Crochet Granny Square
Join Laila and Kate to learn a selection of basic crochet stitches and how to complete a simple Granny Square. If time allows, students will learn one way to join squares together to make a variety of projects! This is an in-person class at Dandelion Fiber Co. Tuesday, 4 - 7 pm.
January 25: Colorwork Workshop
Join Kate and Laila and learn how to use two colors of yarn to follow a colorwork chart. You will make a "speed swatch" and gain the skills to start a stranded colorwork project of your own. The swatch can also be saved and used as a mug rug! This is an in-person class at Ingebretsen’s Nordic Marketplace. You will be providing your own materials. Saturday, 10 am - 12 pm, $40
February 3 & 10: Intro to Needle Felting
Learn the fun free-form craft of needle felting! This is a great artform for those who like creativity without charts, patterns or specifications. All materials provided. This is an in-person class hosted by Minneapolis Community Education.
Mondays, 6 - 8 pm.
Registration opens January 7!
February 8: Picking Workshop
A quick one hour "bootcamp" on how to knit using your left hand to hold your working yarn. This is referred to as continental, picking, Norwegian style, and more! This is a great skill if you want to start knitting in combination when doing colorwork, or if you want to learn how to knit and purl faster. This is an in-person class at The Toolbox Collective in Minneapolis. You will be providing your own materials. Saturday, 11 am - 12 pm, $25
March 3, 10, 17: Knit a Hat Class
Learn how to knit in the round with a simple hat pattern while decreasing stitches and weaving in ends! Little knitting experience is needed but you should be able to knit & purl. This is an in-person class hosted by Minneapolis Community Education.
Mondays, 6 - 8 pm.
Registration opens January 7!
Private Knitting / Corporate Events
Interested in private knitting lessons? We offer 1-2 hour sessions at a variety of levels, from beginners to specific skills. $50 per hour. Ages 10 & up. Reach out to schedule using our contact form or our direct email.
Corporate Class Session - Looking for an entry-level craft for team building? We can guide up to 25 students and provide materials for you. Reach out for a proposal for your team.
1 Hour - $150 plus materials
2 Hour - $225 plus materials
Rates are final, please note this before reaching out.