workshops at the museum

We set class dates around our teachers’ and students’ schedules, so don’t wait for a class posting to contact us. Classes may be forming right now.

 

felting

Needle Felt a Miniature Animal

UPCOMING NEEDLE FELTING WORKSHOPS: Saturday, July 18 and Saturday, August 8, 9:30-4:30 PM – $50
(includes guided tour of main exhibit and extended time)

Learn basic needle felting techniques, then make an animal of you choice sized to sit on the palm of your hand. Teens and older (or those able to work with a sharp needle). Class meets for one 4-6 hour session. $40 [ATHM members receive a 10% discount]. Includes materials. Call 978-441-0400 X234 or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions. View Felt Club Gallery >>

 

weaving

Weaving Lessons

Learn the entire weaving process, from warping a loom to weaving your own sampler. Class meets for four 3-hour sessions. $125 [ATHM members receive a 10% discount], materials $10, loom rental if needed $20 [free for members]. Call 978-441-0400 X234, or email reservations@athm.org  for information about upcoming sessions.

 

Inkle Loom Lessons

Learn to use the compact, simple inkle loom to make a project. Inkle looms produce narrow strips or bands of warp-faced cloth or ribbon, handy for belts, headbands, bookmarks, etc. One 2 hr. session, $45. Additional 2 hr. session available covering advanced techniques - $45. All materials provided. Call 978-441-0400 X234, or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions.

 

 

Weaving Lessons for Kids

Learn to weave a project on a loom already prepared for you, or choose the multi-day program and learn to warp your loom, as well. Choice of 2 hr. ($25) or 1-day ($40) depending on project. Call 978-441-0400 X234 or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions. 

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spinning

Spinning Lessons

Learn to spin yarn on both a traditional Ashford style wheel, and on a great wheel. Class meets for two 2 ½ -hour sessions. $71 [ATHM members receive a 10% discount], materials $5, wheel rental if needed $10 [free for members]. Call 978-441-0400 X234, or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions.

 

Spinning on a Great Wheel

This workshop focuses on learning and perfecting the skill of spinning on a great wheel. It is designed for those who already know the basics of spinning and fiber preparation. Class meets for one 3-hr. session. $36 [ATHM members receive a 10% discount], materials $3. A limited number of wheels available. Call 978-441-0400 X234, or email reservations@athm.org for details and information about upcoming sessions.

 

Spinning on a Drop Spindle

Learn to spin yarn on a drop spindle. $36 [ATHM members receive a 10% discount], materials $3. Call 978-441-0400 X250, or email reservations@athm.org for information on upcoming sessions.

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quilting

UPCOMING INTRODUCTION TO QUILTING WORKSHOP: Monday, July 13, 9:30-4:30 PM – $50
(includes materials)

If Lucy Larcom Quilted

Choose a template of a traditional quilt pattern available to mill girls while they worked in Lowell circa 1825-1850, and hand-piece a quilted project. Basic quilting instruction provided for beginners. Sew reproduction fabrics by hand. Patterns provided. Class meets for five 2-hour Saturday sessions. $80, plus materials. Call 978-441-0400 X250, or email reservations@athm.org for information on upcoming sessions.

If Lucy Larcom Quilted - For Kids

Children will learn the fundamentals of quilting as they create a small quilted project featuring a block pattern from Lucy Larcom and the Lowell mill girls' era (approx. 1825-1850). Class meets for four 2-hour Saturday sessions. $75 (ATHM members receive a 10% discount), $40 materials cost. Call 978-441-0400 X234, or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions.

• Special Quilting Workshop: To especially accommodate home schoolers’ schedules, If Lucy Larcom Quilted – for Kids may also be scheduled for Mondays during the day.

Beginner Quilt Sampler Class

Make a small quilt sampler with 6 different quilt block patterns while you learn or practice basic hand-sewing techniques. Two 4-hr. Saturday sessions (with a lunch break). $75 (ATHM members receive a 10% discount), $40 materials cost. Call 978-441-0400 X250, or email reservations@athm.org for information on upcoming sessions.

• Parent-Child Class: Adult & child share 1 sampler kit for the same price.

 

General Scheduling Information
All of the above 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.

 

Download Textile Art Lessons Brochure >>
(designed to be tri-folded)