2026 WORKSHOPS ARE NOW OPEN

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ALL WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD ON-SITE AT THE LA PLATA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS & EVENT CENTER

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Introduction to Portuguese Knitting

Thursday, October 1 | 9:00 - 12:00 | $95

Learn the basics of the ergonomically efficient Portuguese Knitting method.

Tunisian Sampler Cowl: Accelerated Beginner Tunisian Class

Thursday, October 1 | 9:00 - 5:00 | $145

Make this elegant and versatile Tunisian sampler cowl while learning many of the basic Tunisian crochet stitches and combinations of stitches to create interesting textures and patterns in the fabric.

‘Keep Your Scales to Yourself’

Thursday, October 1 | 9:00 - 5:00 | $145

Wouldn’t it be lovely dyeing your own wool top and not accidentally felting it?

Navajo Hand Spinning

Thursday, October 1 | 9:00 - 5:00 | $145

Learn how to spin wool on a Navajo spindle.

Funky Wet-Felted Fish

Thursday, October 1 | 9:00 - 5:00 | $145

Create your own 3-D fishy friend!

Portuguese Knitting: Section 1

Thursday, October 1 | 9:00 - 5:00 | $145

Learn the ergonomically efficient Portuguese Knitting method and how to apply it to all your knitting.

Bird on a Pillow

Thurs., Oct. 1, 2:00 - 5:00 & Fri., Oct. 2, 9:00 - 5:00 | $200

Create a conversation piece that will make you smile.

Sculptural Needle Felting

Friday, October 2 | 9:00 - 5:00 | $145

Felting in all its forms has become immensely popular recently. Learn how to create 3-dimensional needle felted art.

Grand and Glorious Gradients

Friday, October 2 | 9:00 - 5:00 | $145

Join us as we explore, hands-on, a method for building a 36-color gradient from two base colors.

Textured Weaving

Friday, October 2 | 9:00 - 5:00 | $145

Learn how to weave a Southwest-themed textured weaving.

Knitting Lace: Increases & Decreases

Friday, October 2 | 9:00 - 5:00 | $145

Lace is basically a planned sequence of holes.

Knitting Silk

Saturday, October 3 | 9:00 - 12:00 | $95

Learn to knit silk successfully.

Knitting Variegated Yarn - Gestalt Techniques

Saturday, October 3 | 2:00 - 5:00 | $95

Answer "What can I do with this beautiful, variegated skein of yarn?"

Needle Felted ‘Painting’

Saturday, October 3 | 9:00 - 5:00 | $145

Use this popular 2-dimensional needle felting technique to 'paint' with wool.

Wet Felt a Purse

Saturday, October 3 | 9:00 - 5:00 | $145

Compliments will be coming your way as you can proudly tell everyone…….I MADE THAT!

Textural Tapestry Weaving

Saturday, October 3 | 9:00 - 5:00 | $145

Learn the meditative art of textural weaving!!

Blooming Bouquet

Sunday, October 4 | 9:00 - 12:00 | $95

Create a Blooming Bouquet. No watering needed! Beginners welcome!

Tunisian Crochet Basics

Sunday, October 4 | 9:00 - 12:00 | $95

In this class, students will learn how to create beautifully textured fabrics using Tunisian crochet.

Quick Wet-Felted Bowl

Sunday, October 4 | 9:00 - 12:00 | $95

Design and make a simple vessel using the wet felting technique.

Beyond Ecru: Introduction to Dyeing

Sunday, October 4 | 9:00 - 12:00 | $95

Explore the basics of simple acid dye techniques you can use at home!

Weaving with Alternative Fibers & Found Objects

Sunday, October 4 | 9:00 - 12:00 | $95

Learn how to weave with unconventional materials and objects.

2027 Workshop Proposals

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