Textile Arts Classes

Crocheting  |  Needle Arts  |  Printing and Dyeing  |  Sewing  |  Spinning  |  Weaving

We offer a variety of textile arts classes on a rotating basis.


Crocheting

Learn a new craft that will enable you to create many fashion accessories, afghans, and much more.

 

Needle Arts

Knitting

Learn to knit and enjoy a new hobby that is practical, portable, and productive.

 

Advanced Knitting

Learn to knit using advanced stitches such as yarn over, cable, and appleseed. You will learn to increase and decrease properly and any other stitch you may find interesting in a pattern.

 

Needle Felting

Learn to sculpt wool. You will make a 3-D floral pin while you learn two different felting techniques.  
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Needle Felt Club Needle Felt Miniature Animals Needle Felt Miniature Animals

 

Printing and Dyeing

Silk Scarf Dyeing

This class is great for children and adults alike!  Using sharpie pens and Isopropel alcohol, we will “paint” beautiful designs onto a silk scarf.

 

Silk Screen Printing

Learn the basics of silk screen printing with the Yudu silk screening system. Make a unique print on paper or cloth. 

 

Sewing

American Girl Doll Sewing

Sew a skirt and lace-trimmed top and design sandals and a matching sun visor for your special doll.  No previous sewing experience required.  Bring you doll so you can have fittings.

 

Pajama Pants

Sew a pair of lightweight, pajama pants for a comfy night at home.  No previous sewing  experience is required.

 

Adult Sewing – Slippers

Come and enjoy creating a comfy, stylish pair of slippers. No sewing experience required.  Pattern and supplies are included.

 

Spinning

Beginning Spinning

We teach you how to spin the simple way using a drop spindle and then spin yarn on a traditional spinning wheel.

 

Weaving

Weaving Basics

Learn weaving basics as you create a wall hanging.  The loom is warped and ready to go.

Kids Weaving.

 

Weaving: the Full Process

In four classes, learn to warp a loom and weave your own sampler. Suggested age is 14 to adult.

Adult Weaving   Adult Weaving
     
Adult Weaving   Adult Weaving

 

*  All classes are ages 10 to adult unless otherwise noted.
*  Some programs require a materials fee.

Refund policy:  All classes/workshops must be prepaid in order to participate in the programs. Refund requests are granted up to 7 days before the class/ workshop begins. A $10 non-refundable registration fee will be charged to the students being refunded for class/ workshops that the do not attend. Refunds will not be granted to students that do not cancel within the 7 day time period prior to the class/ workshop.  Tuition and fees may be transferred to another class/workshop. A full refund will be granted for classes/workshops that do not take place due to insufficient enrollment. Students will be notified 7 days before the class/workshop is scheduled to begin if the class has been cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.

 

Class Schedule

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General Scheduling Information
All of the classes are scheduled by the teacher on an on-demand basis. Teachers will directly contact students initially, and  to set times and dates when a minimum of interested students contact us. Call 978-441-0400 X250 or email reservations@athm.org.
Museum members and children under 6 are admitted at no charge. Museum members receive discounts on program fees. View upcoming textile arts classes.