Events at Slowfiber

Slowfiber is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to reduce, reuse, and upcycle all things fashion... while looking fabulous. The shop is a mini-bazaar and a crafter's paradise of everything you need including instruction. They host workshops of all kinds to help you learn everything you ever wanted to know about working with fabric.

Past Events

Artisan Holiday Craft Sale at Slowfiber 2024

 
11/29/24
 
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents an Artisan Holiday Craft Sale opening Friday, November 29, 11am-5pm, and continuing Wednesday - Saturday through December 21. You'll find beautiful textiles, hand knit goods, slow stitched items, and more by 12 local makers .

Traditional English Paper-Piecing Class at Slowfiber

 
11/15/24
 
$55
 
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Slowfiber presents a workshop on traditional English Paper-Piecing taught by Lyn Sandberg on Friday, November 15, 1pm-4pm. Fee is $55. Register on Slowfiber's website.

Sweet little hexagons can be used for quilting, applique, and surface design. Lyn will teach us the traditional way of cutting, basting, and whip-stitching them together by hand.

Learn to Make Felt Blossoms at Slowfiber

 
10/26/24
 
$95
 
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Slowfiber invites you to learn how to make unique felt blossoms from scratch in this workshop taught by Sahar Jabr on Saturday, October 26, 12pm-4pm. Fee is $95. Register here .

This hands-on felting workshop is designed for beginning or intermediate students, whether you're learning to work with felt for the first time or expanding your existing skills.

Slowfiber Sewing Lessons: How to Use a Pattern

 
10/23/24
 
$120
 
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Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons: Learn to Use a Simple Pattern for the Adult Who Knows Their Sewing Machine at 5:30pm-7:30pm on Wednesdays, October 23 - November 13.

Choose your own fabric and we'll copy a pattern together to make a simple pair of pants. Register on our website . Fee is $120.

Beginner Hand Stitching Class at Slowfiber

 
10/12/24
 
$65
 
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Slowfiber presents a Beginner Hand Stitching Class starting October 12. We'll meet 3 Saturdays in a row, 10am-11:30am. Fee is $65, register here . Space is limited.

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Make a Hand Stitched Jersey Cotton T-Shirt at Slowfiber

 
10/10/24
 
$155/$180
 
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Did you know you don't need a sewing machine to make clothes? With a simple pattern and a few tricks, you could make a cute jersey cotton t-shirt while sitting in front of the television.

If that sounds like fun, join Slowfiber's Hand Stitched Jersey Cotton T-Shirt Class beginning Thursday, 10/10 at 7pm on Zoom, continuing for 7 weeks. Register here.

Beginner Sashiko Stitching at Slowfiber

 
9/28/24
 
$75
 
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Slowfiber presents a Beginner Sashiko Stitching Class taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Saturday, MSeptember 28, 12pm-4pm. Fee is $75 - register here .

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Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Scarf at Slowfiber

 
9/20/24
 
$145
 
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Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Unlock Your Creativity with Nuno Felt, Scarf Making led by instructor Sahar Jabr on Friday, September 20, 10am-4pm. Fee is $145. Register on the Slowfiber website.

Join Slowfiber for an all-day nuno felting workshop perfect for beginners and intermediate participants. The goal? To unleash your inner artist and take home a one-of-a-kind scarf.

Slowfiber: Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Machine

 
9/18/24
 
$120
 
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Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Sewing Machine on Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm, September 18 - October 9. Space is limited - please register online . Fee is $120.

This class is designed for beginners or those who haven't sewn in a long time and want to relearn. You'll choose your project with the help of instructor Jaki Canterbury.

Knitting Lessons: Make a Hat at Slowfiber

 
8/31/24
 
$80
 
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Slowfiber presents a class teaching you the next steps of knitting as you make a hat! You'll learn how to use a circular needle, DPNs, and work decreases from instructor Karin Forno. Class runs for four Saturdays, 4pm-5:30pm, 8/31 - 9/21. Fee is $80 - register here .

Beginner Hand Stitching Class at Slowfiber

 
8/24/24
 
$65
 
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Slowfiber presents a Beginner Hand Stitching Class starting August 24. We'll meet 3 Saturdays in a row, 10am-11:30am. Fee is $65, register here . Space is limited.

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Slowfiber: Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Machine

 
8/21/24
 
$120
 
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Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Sewing Machine on Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm, August 21 - September 11. Space is limited - please register online . Fee is $120.

This class is designed for beginners or those who haven't sewn in a long time and want to relearn. You'll choose your project with the help of instructor Jaki Canterbury.

Elementary Sewing Skills Sew-Along at Slowfiber

 
7/11/24
 
$40
 
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Begin at the beginning with the Slowfiber Book Club Sew Along, starting Thursday, July 11 at 6pm. If you can follow instructions, have some sewing experience, and are comfortable with your machine, join us on Zoom twice a month.

We'll study the "Elementary Sewing Skills" book by Carolyn Denham while working on a Merchant & Mills pattern of your choice. Fee is $40. Register on the Slowfiber website .

Slowfiber Knit Along: Make a Cardigan!

 
7/11/24
 
by donation
 
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Slowfiber presents a Knit Along with our in-house knitting expert, Becky, beginning July 11. This group is for experienced knitters who wish to work on the same cardigan pattern as we help and encourage each other.

We'll meet twice a month, July - September, on Thursdays, 3pm-4:45pm, at Slowfiber. Learn more and register here.

Hand Stitching Quilts: Skill Building for Beginners at Slowfiber

 
3/29/24
 
$95
 
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Slowfiber presents a workshop with Lyn Sandberg entitled Hnad Stitching Your Quilts, Like Days Gone By , a skill-building class for beginners on Friday, March 29, 12pm-4pm. Fee is $95. Please register here .

You know the difference in the feel of a hand-quilted and a machine-quilted quilt. Let's learn to do it like our ancestors.

Nuno Felting for Beginners at Slowfiber

 
2/9/24
 
$75
 
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Slowfiber presents Nuno Felting for Beginners on Friday, Feb. 9, 1pm-4pm. Fee is $75. Register on Slowfiber's website.

In this workshop, you'll learn about the technique that bonds soft, pre-dyed, loose, merino wool fibers into silk gauze, creating a lightweight, strong bond full of visual possibilities.

Slowfiber Sewing Lessons: How to Use a Pattern

 
2/7/24
 
$120
 
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Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons: Learn to Use a Simple Pattern for the Adult Who Knows Their Sewing Machine at 5:30pm-7:30pm on Wednesdays, Feb 7-28.

Choose your own fabric and we'll copy a pattern together to make a simple tunic. Register on our website . Fee is $120.