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Fiber

Discover our upcoming fiber classes + workshops

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VisArts offers a range of fiber arts classes and workshops, including needle felting, surface design, and sewing.

See our list of upcoming fiber classes below.

All Upcoming Fiber Classes

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Upcoming Classes Calendar

Batik Fabric Design

October 11 - November 22, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$150

Instructors:
Bob Devers,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

Batik is the ancient decorative art of creating designs on fabric using dyes and a resist such as melted beeswax. In this class, you’ll learn […]
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Introduction to Needle Felting

October 17, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$45

Instructors:
Roza Matlin,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Learn how to turn colorful wool into something totally original.  Using felting tools and simple techniques, you’ll sculpt soft fibers into pins, phone pouches, ornaments, […]
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Mixed Level Sewing

November 4 - November 25, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$180

Instructors:
Li-Fang Tsai,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

Whether you’re threading a needle for the first time or ready to refine your skills, this class is designed to help every student learn, grow, […]
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Textile Collage

November 4 - December 16, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Barbara Rose,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Discover the expressive potential of fabric, thread, and found materials in this hands-on textile collage class. Designed for adults of all skill levels, this course […]
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Beginner Crochet: Winter Accessories

November 4 - December 2, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$180

Instructors:
Erin Harrison,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Crochet is a cozy, creative craft that uses a hook and yarn to make everything from accessories to home decor. It’s relaxing, easy to tote […]
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Cosplay Makerspace (Ages 11-17)

November 4 - December 16, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
James Than,

Venue:
Classroom 4

Want to get into cosplay but not sure where to start? Whether you’ve got a big idea or just want to learn the tools of […]
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Cosplay Makerspace: Design, Build, and Transform

November 5 - December 17, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
James Than,

Venue:
Classroom 4

Imagine stepping into your next con wearing a costume you built yourself—every detail from the armor to the wig exactly how you pictured it. Whether […]
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Learning to Look at African Art

November 6 - December 18, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$210

Instructors:
Cristin Cash,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Learn to See African Art in New Ways Explore the rich diversity of African art by looking closely at its forms, functions, and cultural significance […]
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Sewing: Open Build Makerspace (Ages 8-12)

November 7 - December 19, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
8-10, 11-13,

Cost:
$202.50

Instructors:
Cori Leyden-Sussler,

Venue:
Classroom 1

This class is for students with prior sewing experience. This is a flexible, supervised time during which students can work independently on self-directed projects, experiment […]
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Wool Felted Pet Portraits

November 11, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$45

Instructors:
Roza Matlin,

Venue:
Studio 100

Make a wool portrait of your favorite pet that’s almost as cuddly as the real thing! In this fun and beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll explore the […]
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Eye on Exhibitions: Narrative Art of the Plains

November 12, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$35

Instructors:
Cristin Cash,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Explore the Storytelling Traditions of the Great Plains Discover the rich narrative art of Native American artists from the Great Plains through the exhibition Unbound: […]
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Introduction to Needle Felting

November 25, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$45

Instructors:
Roza Matlin,

Venue:
Studio 100

Learn how to turn colorful wool into something totally original.  Using felting tools and simple techniques, you’ll sculpt soft fibers into pins, phone pouches, ornaments, […]
Learn more

Giftable Textural Collage

December 3 - December 17, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$135

Instructors:
Barbara Rose,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

In this joyful workshop, you’ll explore layers of color and texture as we combine cord, felt, and paper on stretched burlap to create a one-of-a-kind […]
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Punch Needle Ornaments

December 5, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$60

Instructors:
Erin Harrison,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Punch needle is a fun textile art technique where you create loops of yarn on fabric. In this beginner friendly workshop we’ll pick holiday patterns […]
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Mug on a Mug Rug (Parent and Child Ages 7+)

December 7 - December 21, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Ages:
5-7, 8-10, 11-13,

Cost:
$101.25

Instructors:
Karin Harrison,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

In this 3 week workshop students will create a beautiful  using handcrafted mug and a woven mini rug coaster . Students will be introduced handbuilding […]
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Holiday Wool Felting Workshop: Make Your Own Ornaments

December 12, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$45

Instructors:
Roza Matlin,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Decorate for the holidays with handmade charm! In this festive and beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the basics of wool felting to create your own adorable […]
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Punch Needle Ornaments

December 13, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$60

Instructors:
Erin Harrison,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Punch needle is a fun textile art technique where you create loops of yarn on fabric. In this beginner friendly workshop we’ll pick holiday patterns […]
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Punch Needle Ornaments

December 17, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$60

Instructors:
Erin Harrison,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Punch needle is a fun textile art technique where you create loops of yarn on fabric. In this beginner friendly workshop we’ll pick holiday patterns […]
Learn more

Cosplay Makerspace (Ages 11-17)

January 06, 2026 - February 17, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
James Than,

Venue:
Classroom 4

Want to get into cosplay but not sure where to start? Whether you’ve got a big idea or just want to learn the tools of […]
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Cosplay Makerspace: Design, Build, and Transform

January 07, 2026 - February 18, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
James Than,

Venue:
Classroom 4

Imagine stepping into your next con wearing a costume you built yourself—every detail from the armor to the wig exactly how you pictured it. Whether […]
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Magical Ice Tie-Dyeing

January 10, 2026 - January 31, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$150

Instructors:
Bob Devers,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

Turn ice and fabric into something magic. In this two-day workshop, you’ll discover the art of ice tie-dyeing and watch everyday garments transform with unexpected […]
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Sewing (Ages 8-12)

January 16, 2026 - February 20, 2026, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
8-10, 11-13,

Cost:
$202.75

Instructors:
Cori Leyden-Sussler,

Venue:
Classroom 1

Sewing’s more than just stitches—it’s a way to bring your ideas to life!  In this class, you’ll learn hand sewing, machine sewing, embroidery, and patchwork […]
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Batik Fabric Design

February 14, 2026 - March 07, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$150

Instructors:
Bob Devers,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

Batik is the ancient decorative art of creating designs on fabric using dyes and a resist such as melted beeswax. In this class, you’ll learn […]
Learn more