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Free Beginning Knitting and Crochet Classes!

At Northwest Yarns, we are fairly certain that everyone would like to know how to knit and crochet, and if they do not yet know how, it is only because of lack of opportunity. To help populate the world with knitters and crocheters, we offer free beginning knitting and crochet classes!

If you would like to get your knit and crochet on, please drop by for one of the classes below. Needles, hooks and yarns for class are available for purchase at our store -- or feel free to bring your own.

If you already know how to knit or crochet, but have questions about your project that you would like some assistance with, feel free to stop by as well!
Our in-person classes at the shop are back, too. So, click on the links below, grab your needles or hooks and some yarn, and join us!

Kids are great, and we love teaching the next generation all about fiber arts! Kids that are 13+ are welcome to participate in our classes unaccompanied by adults. Kids younger than 13 years old are required to be accompanied by an adult that will also be participating in class so the adult can provide support both in and out of class.

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Macramé Mondays
May & June

hands macrame-ing

These classes will get you started on your macramé journey! Take one, or take both to learn some sweet macramé techniques for just $15 plus the cost of materials. Sessions take place Mondays from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm.

Technique Tuesdays
May & June

Hands knitting and balls of yarn with knitting needles


Check out these bite-size knitting technique classes, lasting just half an hour, on Tuesdays at 12:00pm. And they're just $10 each! Here's what we have to offer:

Thread Thursdays
May & June

Hants embordering

Get your thread on! These weekly classes will give you the techniques you need to level up your embroidery and thread-working skills. Each of these classes is just $10 each! Join us for classes every Thursday from 4:00 pm-4:30 pm.

Beginning Spindle Spinning
April 21st and 28th

Learn the ancient art of spindle spinning and spin yarn wherever you are! This is a great class if you have been meaning to learn how to spin on a drop spindle. All you need is wool and a spindle to spin pretty much anywhere!
Class Day & Time: April 21st and 28th, 12-1:00 pm
Cost: $60 (plus materials)

Beginning Wheel Spinning
April 21st and 28th

Learn to spin your own yarn! Heather is an experienced spinning teacher and is excited to share her passion for spinning with you. Join us for a two-part class to learn the basics of wheel spinning. You are encouraged to bring your own wheel if you’ve got one– but if you don’t, we’ve got your back! Get in touch with us to learn about renting a wheel for this class and beyond.
Class Day & Time: April 21st and 28th, 2:30-4:30 pm
Cost: $95 (plus materials*)

*Students receive 10% off on materials purchased for the class.

Indigo Dyeing with Judy Newland
April 27th

Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Judy Newland

Culture and the environment are the two main topics I address in my textile art. I have been working in textiles for more than forty years as a maker and later as a textile historian. My background in textile history and museum anthropology allows me to bring a deep cultural engagement to everything I produce. I don’t just dye fabric in an indigo blue dyepot, I look in the dyepot and see world history, science, fashion, medicine, ritual and your latest pair of jeans! It’s an entire world to explore and share.

This workshop will delve into the culture and history of indigo around the world. Various techniques of indigo production, from creating a vat to producing folded, wrapped, stitched and scrunched pieces will be covered, as well as the process of preparing, dyeing and finishing the dyed pieces.

Materials needed:*

  • 1. Students will be using various techniques to dye 3 pieces of 1'x 1' fabric in either cotton, linen, wool, or silk. We will have packs of the 3 cotton fabric pieces available for purchase. Alternatively, you can bring your own other fabrics such as linen, wool or silk, but they need be pre-washed before class. This is a very important step.
  • 2. Students may also bring or purchase an undyed skein of wool, linen, silk, or cotton yarn to dye along with the fabric.
  • 3. It would also be helpful to bring an apron or old shirt to keep your clothes clean :) We will have gloves for you to use. 

Class dates and time: April 27th from 11:00am-2:00 pm (you may want to bring a small lunch or snack)
Cost: $100
Minimum dyers: 5**
Maximum dyers: 10

*Students receive 10% off on materials purchased for the class.
** if we do not reach minimal enrollment, the class will be canceled and offered another time. If this is the case, we will let you know one week prior to the class date.

4-Harness Weaving
May 4th & 11th

Join Joi Weaver for this beginning 4-harness weaving class and learn how to weave your own fabrics! Joi will lead students through warping, weaving and finishing to create a series of elegant mug rugs. All materials are 10% off for students (please remind your cashier at checkout!), and looms are available to loan for students who do not already have a loom.

Materials: 2 balls Plymouth Galway Sport in contrasting colors.

Dates: May 4th and 11th
Times: 10 am-4pm with a 1hr lunch break
Cost: $120
Maximum weavers: 4

 

Wet Felted Bowls (sold out!)
May 5th

Donna is back to teach wet felting in one of our most popular felting classes! During this class you will learn how to create a 7-8" felt bowl using wool and silk. Fibers are layered over a resist and soap, water, and agitation are used to produce the felt. Sign up soon - this one has a tendency to sell out!

Materials needed:
2oz of merino roving (silk for embellishments will be provided)*

Date and time: May 5th from 12-3:00 pm
Cost: $35 
Minimum Felters: 3
Maximum Felters: 8

*A 10% discount on materials will be extended to students.

Beginning Spindle Spinning
May 12th & 26th

Learn the ancient art of spindle spinning and spin yarn wherever you are! This is a great class if you have been meaning to learn how to spin on a drop spindle. All you need is wool and a spindle to spin pretty much anywhere!
Class Day & Time: May 12th and 26th, 12-1:00 pm
Cost: $60 (plus materials)

Beginning Wheel Spinning
May 12th and 26th

Learn to spin your own yarn! Heather is an experienced spinning teacher and is excited to share her passion for spinning with you. Join us for a two-part class to learn the basics of wheel spinning. You are encouraged to bring your own wheel if you’ve got one– but if you don’t, we’ve got your back! Get in touch with us to learn about renting a wheel for this class and beyond.
Class Day & Time: May 12th and 26th, 2:30-4:30 pm
Cost: $95 (plus materials*)

*Students receive 10% off on materials purchased for the class.

Lucet Braiding
May 25th

Join Joi Weaver and learn how to lucet braid. In medieval times, fine ladies kept lucet forks handy in order to make decorative cords while sitting at events or in otherwise unoccupied moments. Lucet remains a fun and portable fiber art. 

Materials: You will need 100 yards of wool yarn in worsted weight or larger (you can use multiple colors) and a lucet fork. No pattern is needed. 

Class dates and time: May 25th, 2:00-4:00 pm
Cost: $20

*Students receive a discount of 10% materials purchased for the class

Silk Painting with Katy Rothert
June 8th

Create your very own 22x22 silk painting with local artist Katy Rothert. She will introduce to you a French technique, Serti, that has been around for centuries. You can create your own design or choose from many. You will be using water soluble nontoxic French dyes. This truly is a fun and inspiring art project, and we're confident you will be so proud of your accomplishment!

Materials provided. 

Date: June 8th from 11:00 am-3:00 pm

Cost: $50

Rigid Heddle Weaving
June 15th

Looking for a great way to use yarn besides knitting and crochet? Sign up for this rigid heddle weaving class! In this one day introductory class, Heather Seevers will show you how to warp the loom, weave, and discuss finishing methods. Don't have a rigid heddle loom of your own? Northwest Yarns has rigid heddle looms available to rent.

If you would like to bring your own loom, please bring it into the shop prior to class so that we can confirm that it functions correctly. For the sake of time, we will be using worsted weight yarn, a dent of 8-10 EPI and attempting to finish our weave before class is over. Let's party!

Materials: 2 balls of worsted weight yarn.

Class dates and time: June 15th, 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Cost: $50
Maximum weavers: 3

Beginning Spindle Spinning
June 22nd & 29th

Learn the ancient art of spindle spinning and spin yarn wherever you are! This is a great class if you have been meaning to learn how to spin on a drop spindle. All you need is wool and a spindle to spin pretty much anywhere!
Class Day & Time: June 22nd and 29th, 11-12:00 pm
Cost: $60 (plus materials)

Beginning Wheel Spinning
June 22nd and 29th

Learn to spin your own yarn! Heather is an experienced spinning teacher and is excited to share her passion for spinning with you. Join us for a two-part class to learn the basics of wheel spinning. You are encouraged to bring your own wheel if you’ve got one– but if you don’t, we’ve got your back! Get in touch with us to learn about renting a wheel for this class and beyond.
Class Day & Time: June 22nd and 29th, 1:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $95 (plus materials*)

*Students receive 10% off on materials purchased for the class.

Class refund policy:
Please note that class cancellations and refunds can be requested up through 6pm on the day before class. However, cancellations requested after that time cannot refunded. If you would like to request a class cancellation and refund, please contact us at info@nwyarns.com.