FIBER ARTS CLASSES

Join Fellow Enthusiasts for a Day of Loving Fiber!  

Choose from ONE of these classes taught by Palomar Handweavers and Spinners Guild members. 

Each class will be held on Saturdays from 10:00am - 4:00pm on the Museum Grounds.  Bring your bag lunch and enjoy the beautiful grounds and fiber art collections. 

Registration is now open for 2025 

March 22, 2025

REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR MARCH CLASS

July 19, 2025

Super Saturday Fiber Arts Workshops July 19, 2025

September 13, 2025

Super Saturday Fiber Arts Workshops September 13, 2025

Classes offered:

 Rigid Heddle Weaving

Learn to create woven cloth on a rigid heddle loom. These skills can be employed to produce lovely textiles such as scarves, towels and table runners. In the class you will weave on a rigid heddle loom to create a 5 inch wide swath of fabric that can be used as a coaster. You will select yarn, prepare the loom and practice several different weaving techniques. A handout will be provided. All supplies (loom, yarn, etc.) are included at no additional cost, just bring your creative ideas!

Class size: 6 students maximum ages 18 and up                       

Registration Fee: $70 for AGSEM members or $80 for non-members

Location: Bill Rafnel Weavers' Barn
 

 Beginning Spinning

Learn about fiber and how to make your own yarn using a variety of methods to include spinning on a wheel. This class is meant for beginners and those who might want to refresh their skills. Ashford Spinning Wheels will be provided. fiber is included at no additional cost.

Class size: 6 students maximum ages 18 and up                       

Registration Fee: $70 for AGSEM members or $80 for non-members

Location: Zuest Family Spinners' Cottage
 

 Inkle Weaving

Learn to create a decorative band that may be used for purse handles, camera bag straps, guitar straps, hat bands and key fobs. Using an Inkle loom, you will wind on yarn and weave a band in your choice of colors. A handout will be provided. All supplies (loom, yarn, etc.) are included at no additional cost.

Class size: 6 students maximum ages 18 and up                       

Registration Fee: $70 for AGSEM members or $80 for non-members

Location: Bill Rafnel Weavers' Barn
 
 Bobbin Lace (March, July )

Learn the basics of lace making with this Torchon style lace class. You will weave a small bookmark of sample stitches using prethreaded bobbins and a printed pattern. All materials are provided at no additional cost.

Class size: 4 students maximum ages 18 and up                       

Registration Fee: $70 for AGSEM members or $80 for non-members

Location: Library in the Zuest Family Spinners' Cottage