Fibers

Nov 12, 2024

Registration for spring Fibers Classes will open at 9:00am for NC State students (December 2) and for the public (December 9).

Nov 11, 2024

Beaded Embroidery [Workshop]

Make a unique beaded pin using a large focal bead surrounded by smaller beads. No pre-planning is necessary. The process is impromptu using the beads and colors you choose. The… 

Nov 11, 2024

Beginning Knitting

Basic techniques include cast on, knit, purl, binding off, shaping, basic finishing, and information about types of tools, materials, and pattern resources. You may progress at your own speed. Advanced… 

Nov 11, 2024

Embroidered Portraits

No prior experience nedessary. Learn to paint portraits entirely out of thread. Using basic embroidery and stitching techniques, you’ll learn to transfer images from photo or sketch to fabric and… 

Nov 11, 2024

Intermediate/Advanced Knitting

For knitters who have taken a beginning class or experienced knitters who would like to stretch themselves by taking on a more complicated project. Start at the beginning stage of… 

Nov 11, 2024

Introduction to Japanese Shibori

Immerse yourself in the technique of Japanese Shibori. Learn to tie and fold your fabric in myriad ways to achieve unique patterns. Come with some white cloth (cotton, linen, or… 

Nov 11, 2024

Introduction to Sewing 2

 If you’ve taken the Intro to Sewing 1 class and understand how to read a pattern, how to layout and cut out fabric, and how to use a sewing machine,… 

Nov 11, 2024

Needle Felted Artwork [Workshop]

Create a landscape scene or flowers in a vase using needle felting. This is the process of embedding colorful wool fibers into foundation fabric using barbed needles. Creating a needle… 

Nov 11, 2024

Spindle Spinning for Beginners [Workshop]

Learn to make yarn on a hand spindle, an ancient tool that’s still in use. The combination of a spindle’s portability and its ability to make very fine and very… 

Nov 11, 2024

The Wonderful World of Tapestry Weaving

Artistic expression through tapestry weaving has been a timeless tradition across cultures, serving as both a functional and decorative medium. This class offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental techniques… 

Nov 11, 2024

Weaving on a Floor Loom – Beginning Weaving

Learn to weave on the Crafts Center’s new Schacht Baby Wolf looms! You will first be introduced to reading a simple weaving draft. After discussing the interaction of weaving colors…