Classes, Workshops, and Programs

Have you been wanting to learn how to use your beautiful sewing machine since it came into your life but you’re not sure how to begin? Or has it been so long that you’ve forgotten how all the bells and whistles work? We can help! Come to the studio for an hour.  Bring your machine (and manual if you have it) and we’ll get you on your way to sewing. The Time Is NOW!

Level: Beginner, schedule a session that works for you.

​Have fun learning how to sew!  Learn about your machine, discover different stitches, how to read and cut out patterns.  We will cover the fundamentals such as preparing fabric, pinning, cutting, pattern reading, and seam allowance.  Students will complete a small project.

Level: beginner by appointment, Cost: $55 (2.5 hours for single sessions) or $150 (2 hours per session/4 sessions) contact us to arrange times.

Transition from observer to creator. This workshop is designed for people who have no previous knitting experience and for those wanting to begin again.  Come as you are and we will bring to life your creative hands! We will begin with the fundamental building blocks of knitting. We will master at least 2 stitches, cast on, cast off, learn how to increase and decrease, read patterns and symbols.

Several sessions recommended.

Level: Beginner, Schedule a session that works for you

​It all begins with a single stitch.  And long before there were machines to assist, our hands did all the work!  The workshop covers the most valuable and most basic techniques of sewing.  Students will learn 5 to 6 fundamental stitches, how to securely sew on a button and snap, seams and edge finishing, various decorative stitches, and what are the best tools for the job.

With these basic skills you will be free to sew and mend anywhere life takes you!

Level: Beginner, by appointment

​Want to try your hand at spinning your own yarn? Do you have a wheel that is begging to be used? Do you just have the urge to feel the sheep's fleece glide through your fingers and magically turn into yarn?  We are here to help with this crash course!

We have a wheel for you to learn on or bring your own. Let's get started!

Level: all, schedule a time that works for you.

How do we achieve sustainability?  Where does one person even start to make a difference?  With this new class we aim to teach students how to begin to make their own wardrobe a sustainable one. Students will bring in garments they no longer wear or do not like the way it fits and together we will come up with creative ways to up-scale, revamp, repurpose it.  Let’s all work to keep clothes out of the land- fill!

Level: all levels, schedule a time that works for you.

Too often we toss our high hopes into a closet when we get stuck.  If you're stumped by instructions or the project is not coming together as it should let us help you through it.  

_{Level: Beginner Plus - basic sewing skills and machine knowledge}

_{Cost: $55 (2 1/2 hours per session)}

_{When: Schedule a session that works for you}

_{We learn so much just by "doing".  This workshop is designed to guide you the steps and instructions of a written pattern.   You may already have a pattern you want to make or you may be looking for ideas of where to start.  We can help.   Instruction is  geared towards students who know their way around the sewing machine and the basics (preparing fabric, pinning, cutting, seam allowance).}  

_{​Bring with you, your washed fabric, thread, and your complete pattern.  We have machines for you to use if you do not wish to carry in yours.}

_{​Please Note:  Most patterns take more than 2 hours to work through to completion.  One session will certainly get you on your way.  You may wish to sign up for additional time as needed.}  

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Our fiber birthday parties are a fun and creative way for kids to celebrate their day with friends. Prior to the event, the birthday child chooses one of our various textile projects which all guests will make in our studio. The Fiber Works MPLS studio is loaded with all the materials needed to fuel their imaginations and keep their hands engaged. Each child will leave with a piece uniquely their own.

Sewing time is about 2hours with about 30 minutes available for treats and fun chatter.

We provide all sewing materials, you provide any food items and decorations.

Cost: $250 for the first 5 children. $20 per additional guest with a maximum of 10.

Please contact us to make your special arrangements.

Collect your homegrown harvest with your beautiful handmade apron. Its nifty design pulls into a sac to hold your produce as you pick. Just in time for the bounty, it is the perfect kitchen-to-garden gathering apron. Great workshop for beginner and the perfect workshop for anyone who have taken our Stitch On!

• Level:  Beginner. You are comfortable threading and using a sewing machine and sewing straight lines.
• We provide:  Tools, machines, thread, expertise, and encouragement!
• You bring:  Yourself
• Cost:  $65
• Class time: 3 hours
• Limited to 8 students (16yrs of age or older); 2 students required for class to meet.If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will receive a full refund.

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These are the perfect pair to wear while walking in the woods, to the bus or just around the block. Made from sock yarn (or any fingering weight yarn). The pattern is Hand Socks from Sisu Designs. They are light, flexible mittens that are just right for crisp fall days.  Sock knitters, you will love this new use for all the leftover yarn you have - mix it up!

• Level:  Confident  Beginner.  You are comfortable with both the knit and purl stitch and can work them with ease. You can work in the round with four needles. You enjoy working with or can’t wait to try working with sock weight (fingering) yarn!
• Techniques:  Provisional cast-on, M1 increase
• We provide:  Our inspiring studio, experienced instructor
• You bring:  Pattern, which you may purchase here, 1 skein of sock/fingering weight wool, a set of double pointed US size 1 or 2 needles (I used #2), tapestry needle.
• Class length: 2 sessions, 2 hours each

• Cost:  $65
• Limited to 8 students (16 yrs of age or older); 2 students required for class to meet. If we cancel a class, you will receive a full refund.

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Scarf with a Flare

This wavy scarf is just different enough from your basic garter stitch to keep you knitting to the next row.  It is a repetitive pattern and a good introduction to following a chart.  A soft worsted weight wool or wool blend would make this an attractive and cozy accessory.

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Limited to 8 students (16 yrs of age or older); 2 students required for class to meet. If we cancel a class, you will receive a full refund

• Level:  Beginner. You are comfortable with both the knit and purl stitch and can work them with ease.      
• Techniques:  Short rows, pattern reading
• We provide:  The pattern, our inspiring studio, experienced instructor.
• You bring:  2 skeins of soft worsted weight wool, size 7 or 8 knitting needles and tapestry needle.

• Class length: one session, 2 ½ hours
• Cost:   $55

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We love these extremely useful bowl holders!  An essential kitchen item for the hot bowl of soup.  Come make your own in this guided workshop. Great workshop for beginners; the perfect workshop for any of you who have taken Stitch On!.    Soup’s on! 

• Level:  Beginner. You are comfortable threading and using a sewing machine and sewing straight lines.
• We provide:  Tools, machines, thread, expertise, and encouragement!
• You bring:  Yourself
• Cost:  $65
• Class time: 3 hours
• Limited to 8 students (16yrs of age or older); 2 students required for class to meet.If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will receive a full refund.

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Knit Night

A time to knit in a gathering of needles, and yarn, and knitters. Sign ups are encouraged so that we can plan accordingly but it's not required. We will be there regardless so that anyone can drop in during that time.

Open to all!

• Prerequisites/Level:      ALL LEVELS.
• We provide:  Our inspiring studio, experienced knitters, we will also have out any yarn or supply surplus that one may wish to use.
• You bring:  Yourself and any (or none) of the following – your current project, your questions, a finished project to proudly share, your curiosity.
• Time: 3 hours Dec. 6th
• FREE

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Give someone the opportunity to explore the textile arts.

With this purchase the recipient will re-schedule the time slot to one that works for them. It is valid for any of our workshops.