Weaving - February 2023
2023-02-17 - 2023-02-19 | Fiber Garden, Address will be provided after ticket purchase, Black River Falls, WI, 54615, United States
Multiple weaving classes will be offered concurrently and student starting times will be staggered on the first day. You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration page. Please view the descriptions on the “Weaving Workshops” page and note that we do not teach rigid heddle during this workshop!
The prerequisite for all workshops, EXCEPT beginning weaving, is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom. There is no prerequisite for the beginning class. Workshop fee is $280 plus project materials. In addition, a $15 fee is payable to the instructor for the workshop learning guide. A $70 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be due at the time of registration to confirm your space. The remainder of your fee will be paid at the conclusion of your workshop. (Fees are only refunded if an event is canceled by the Fiber Garden. Thank you for understanding.)
COVID-19 policy: We continue to monitor the status of the pandemic and continue to take precautions to keep guests safe. Until further notice, all participants in Fiber Garden-hosted events are required to show proof of full vaccination, including at least one booster, to participate. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established guidelines. COVID-19 protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated. Please understand that the Fiber Garden is also my personal home. For 25+ years it has been a place of retreat and creative space for many. It must also be a place of safety, for you and for me.
The weaving workshops listed below will be offered during this class. You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration page. There is no prerequisite for Beginning Weaving. For all other workshops, the prerequisite is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom.

Beginning Weaving
Bead Leno
Bound Weave Bags
Color Gamp
Double Weave Blanket
Double Weave Sampler
Intro to 8 Harness Weaving
Monk’s Belt – Weft Constructed (NEW in 2023!)
Overshot
Overshot Namedraft
Rag Weaving
Rep Weave
Shadow Weave Exploration
Twill: 8-Shaft Straight Twill Sampler (NEW in 2023!)
Weaving with Bead Embellishments
Custom Workshop (we will work with you to design a project to meet your learning interests)

Reserve your space at the workshop weblink below.
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Weaving - March 2023
2023-03-17 - 2023-03-19 | Fiber Garden, Address will be provided after ticket purchase, Black River Falls, WI, 54615, United States
Multiple weaving classes will be offered concurrently and student starting times will be staggered on the first day. You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration page. Please view the descriptions on the “Weaving Workshops” page and note that we do not teach rigid heddle during this workshop!
The prerequisite for all workshops, EXCEPT beginning weaving, is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom. There is no prerequisite for the beginning class. Workshop fee is $280 plus project materials. In addition, a $15 fee is payable to the instructor for the workshop learning guide. A $70 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be due at the time of registration to confirm your space. The remainder of your fee will be paid at the conclusion of your workshop. (Fees are only refunded if an event is canceled by the Fiber Garden. Thank you for understanding.)
COVID-19 policy: We continue to monitor the status of the pandemic and continue to take precautions to keep guests safe. Until further notice, all participants in Fiber Garden-hosted events are required to show proof of full vaccination, including at least one booster, to participate. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established guidelines. COVID-19 protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated. Please understand that the Fiber Garden is also my personal home. For 25+ years it has been a place of retreat and creative space for many. It must also be a place of safety, for you and for me.
The weaving workshops listed below will be offered during this class. You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration page. There is no prerequisite for Beginning Weaving. For all other workshops, the prerequisite is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom.

Beginning Weaving
Bead Leno
Bound Weave Bags
Color Gamp
Double Weave Blanket
Double Weave Sampler
Intro to 8 Harness Weaving
Monk’s Belt – Weft Constructed (NEW in 2023!)
Overshot
Overshot Namedraft
Rag Weaving
Rep Weave
Shadow Weave Exploration
Twill: 8-Shaft Straight Twill Sampler (NEW in 2023!)
Weaving with Bead Embellishments
Custom Workshop (we will work with you to design a project to meet your learning interests)

Reserve your space at the workshop “website” link below. This link will take to you Eventbrite to register.
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Rigid Heddle Weaving @ Sievers School of Fiber Arts
2023-07-17 - 2023-07-22 | Sievers School of Fiber Arts, 986 Jackson Harbor Road, Washington Island, WI, 54246, United States
This class offers instruction for “beginning and beyond” rigid heddle weavers. Beginners will start with a basic scarf followed by a sampler of pick-up and lace techniques to experience the versatility of the loom. There will be time to weave one or more additional projects you choose to expand your learning even further. Those with experience on the loom will engage in a color study. We will begin by weaving a color gamp runner. Then you’ll plan and weave additional project(s) of your choice that apply color theory. Beginning and intermediate. No previous rigid heddle or weaving experience necessary.
Please note that this class is offered through Sievers School of Fiber Arts and you must register through them at the website listed below.
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Weaving - August 2023
2023-08-01 - 2023-08-04 | Fiber Garden, Address will be provided after ticket purchase, Black River Falls, WI, 54615, United States
IMPORTANT NOTE: Registrations for this August workshop will close at noon Central on Friday, July 14!
Multiple weaving classes will be offered concurrently and student starting times will be staggered on the first day. You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration page. Please view the descriptions on the “Weaving Workshops” page and note that we do not teach rigid heddle during this workshop!
The prerequisite for all workshops, EXCEPT beginning weaving, is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom. There is no prerequisite for the beginning class. Workshop fee is $360 plus project materials. In addition, a $15 fee is payable to the instructor for the workshop learning guide. A $90 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be due at the time of registration to confirm your space. The remainder of your fee will be paid at the conclusion of your workshop. (Fees are only refunded if an event is canceled by the Fiber Garden. Thank you for understanding.)
COVID-19 policy: We continue to monitor the status of the pandemic and continue to take precautions to keep guests safe. Until further notice, all participants in Fiber Garden-hosted events are required to show proof of full vaccination, including at least one booster, to participate. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established guidelines. COVID-19 protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated. Please understand that the Fiber Garden is also my personal home. For 25+ years it has been a place of retreat and creative space for many. It must also be a place of safety, for you and for me.
The weaving workshops listed below will be offered during this class. You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration page. There is no prerequisite for Beginning Weaving. For all other workshops, the prerequisite is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom.

Beginning Weaving
Bead Leno
Bound Weave Bags
Color Gamp
Double Weave Blanket
Double Weave Sampler
Intro to 8 Harness Weaving
Monk’s Belt – Weft Constructed (NEW in 2023!)
Overshot
Overshot Namedraft
Rag Weaving
Rep Weave
Shadow Weave Exploration
Twill: 8-Shaft Straight Twill Sampler (NEW in 2023!)
Weaving with Bead Embellishments
Custom Workshop (we will work with you to design a project to meet your learning interests)

Reserve your space at the workshop “website” link below. This link will take to you Eventbrite to register.
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Weaving - October 2023
2023-10-05 - 2023-10-08 | Fiber Garden, Address will be provided after ticket purchase, Black River Falls, WI, 54615, United States
Multiple weaving classes will be offered concurrently and student starting times will be staggered on the first day. You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration page. Please view the descriptions on the “Weaving Workshops” page and note that we do not teach rigid heddle during this workshop!
The prerequisite for all workshops, EXCEPT beginning weaving, is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom. There is no prerequisite for the beginning class. Workshop fee is $360 plus project materials. In addition, a $15 fee is payable to the instructor for the workshop learning guide. A $90 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be due at the time of registration to confirm your space. The remainder of your fee will be paid at the conclusion of your workshop. (Fees are only refunded if an event is canceled by the Fiber Garden. Thank you for understanding.)
COVID-19 policy: We continue to monitor the status of the pandemic and continue to take precautions to keep guests safe. Until further notice, all participants in Fiber Garden-hosted events are required to show proof of full vaccination, including at least one booster, to participate. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established guidelines. COVID-19 protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated. Please understand that the Fiber Garden is also my personal home. For 25+ years it has been a place of retreat and creative space for many. It must also be a place of safety, for you and for me.
The weaving workshops listed below will be offered during this class. You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration page. There is no prerequisite for Beginning Weaving. For all other workshops, the prerequisite is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom.

Beginning Weaving
Bead Leno
Bound Weave Bags
Color Gamp
Double Weave Blanket
Double Weave Sampler
Intro to 8 Harness Weaving
Monk’s Belt – Weft Constructed (NEW in 2023!)
Overshot
Overshot Namedraft
Rag Weaving
Rep Weave
Shadow Weave Exploration
Twill: 8-Shaft Straight Twill Sampler (NEW in 2023!)
Weaving with Bead Embellishments
Custom Workshop (we will work with you to design a project to meet your learning interests)

Reserve your space at the workshop “website” link below. This link will take to you Eventbrite to register.
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Rigid Heddle Double Weave - Virtual Workshop via Zoom
2024-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Menominee) | WI
Learn to expand the capacity of your rigid heddle loom with double weave! Using two heddles, you will learn to weave a double-layer of fabric. It’s truly magic…and not difficult! Our class project will be a wall hanging that you can use to store some of your weaving tools. As we weave the project, you will learn to weave two layers of fabric that are open on one side and closed on the other; open on both sides; closed on both sides with an opening in the center of the top layer; and closed on all four sides…and whatever other combinations there might be!
The first class session we will learn to warp our looms with two heddles and prepare to weave. The second and third sessions we will weave our wall hanging. Later in the third session, as well as during the optional fourth session, Deb will work with you to plan for a second project to do on your own after the workshop concludes. (Maybe you’ll plan to weave a blanket or laprobe? Or a set of pillow covers?? Or…???) Deb will also make herself available for you to consult with once you are “out there on your own”.
The prerequisite for this workshop is to have direct warped and woven on a rigid heddle loom at least once. A previous beginner class is all you need!
Class dates/times (All times are Central time zone):
-Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. (First session is 3 hours.)
-Thursday, February 8, 2024 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
-Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
-Thursday, February 15, 2024 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Here’s what you will need to participate in this workshop:
-A rigid heddle loom that is a minimum of 12″ wide (15″ preferred), completely assembled, and in excellent operating condition. Floor stand is optional.
-Tools needed for warping your loom…warping peg, heddle hook, tape measure.
-Two eight-dent rigid heddles
-Two pick-up sticks, preferably the width of your loom, but at least 15″ long
-Two stick shuttles. (Shuttles that are 9 or 12″ long work good, but 15″ will work well too.)
-Ability to access Zoom. Preferred but not required: a camera in which I can see you work to assist you through struggles. (You may like to log into the class with both a computer and phone or tablet to use as your “loom cam”.
Workshop fee is $125. A $60 non-refundable deposit will be due when you register. The remainder of the fee will be billed prior to the last night of class. This fee includes:
-3 or 4 class sessions (the fourth session is optional if you do not wish to plan another project)
-Two contrasting skeins of Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece or Malabrigo Verano yarn
-Postage to ship your yarn to you
-All classes will be recorded and you will have access to them in case you miss a class or for future reference.
-A downloadable learning guide
-Support from Deb between classes and following the completion of the workshop
Deposits are non-refundable except when a class is cancelled by the Fiber Garden!
Zoom connection link, information on ordering your workshop yarns, and any other loom supplies you might need for class will be sent to you approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of the class.
Please note that technology can sometimes be a challenge in rural areas where the Fiber Garden is located. There are good days and slow days! In the event technology does not cooperate to provide you a good verbal and visual learning experience, we will arrange to reschedule that session or reduce the class fee if a session needs to be canceled due to a slow internet connection. (I look forward to the day that I won’t need to lament over rural broadband access!)
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Weaving - April 2024
2024-04-26 - 2024-04-28 | Fiber Garden, Address will be provided after ticket purchase, Black River Falls, WI, 54615, United States
Come weave with us in rural Wisconsin! We have welcomed many new and experienced weavers here over more than 25 years and we’d like to welcome YOU! Read on for all the details…
Multiple weaving classes will be offered concurrently and student starting times will be staggered on the first day. You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration page. Please view the descriptions on the “Weaving Workshops” page and note that we do not teach rigid heddle during this workshop!
The prerequisite for all workshops, EXCEPT beginning weaving, is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom. There is no prerequisite for the beginning class. Workshop fee is $280 plus project materials. In addition, a $15 fee is payable to the instructor for the workshop learning guide. A $70 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be due at the time of registration to confirm your space. The remainder of your fee will be paid at the conclusion of your workshop. (Fees are only refunded if an event is canceled by the Fiber Garden. Thank you for understanding.)
COVID-19 policy: We continue to take precautions to keep guests safe. Until further notice, all participants in Fiber Garden-hosted events are required to show proof of full vaccination, including at least one booster within the past 12 months, to participate. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of a workshop will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated. Please understand that the Fiber Garden is also my personal home. For 25+ years it has been a place of retreat and creative space for many. It must also be a place of safety, for you and for me.
The weaving workshops listed below will be offered during this class. You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration form. There is no prerequisite for Beginning Weaving. For all other workshops, the prerequisite is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom.

Beginning Weaving
Bead Leno
Bound Weave Bags
Color Gamp
Double Weave Blanket
Double Weave Sampler
Intro to 8 Harness Weaving
Monk’s Belt – Weft Constructed (NEW in 2023!)
Overshot
Overshot Namedraft
Rag Weaving
Rep Weave
Shadow Weave Exploration
Twill: 8-Shaft Straight Twill Sampler (NEW in 2023!)
Weaving with Bead Embellishments
Custom Workshop (we will work with you to design a project to meet your learning interests)

Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the workshop
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the workshop fee will be due at the conclusion of the workshop
-You agree to the COVID vaccination requirement described above and will provide documentation
-You will not attend the workshop if you are ill. If you begin to show any signs of illness while at the Fiber Garden, you will wear an N95 or KN95 mask.
-All equipment, including looms, is provided. Looms brought by students must be completely assembled and in perfect operating condition
Ready to register?? Click below!
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Rigid Heddle Weaving @ Sievers School of Fiber Arts
2024-07-08 - 2024-07-13 | Sievers School of Fiber Arts, 986 Jackson Harbor Road, Washington Island, WI, 54246, United States
This class offers instruction for “beginning and beyond” rigid heddle weavers. Beginners will start with a basic scarf followed by a sampler of pick-up and lace techniques to experience the versatility of the loom. There will be time to weave one or more additional projects you choose to expand your learning even further. Those with experience on the loom will learn rep weave, a double heddle technique. We will begin by weaving a rep runner. Then you’ll design your own rep weave pattern and plan and weave additional project(s) of your choice.
Please note that this class is offered through Sievers School of Fiber Arts and you must register through them at the website listed below. Registrations open February 1, 2024.
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Weaving - August 2024 CANCELLED
2024-08-01 - 2024-08-04 | Fiber Garden, Address will be provided after ticket purchase, Black River Falls, WI, 54615, United States
Come weave with us in rural Wisconsin! We have welcomed many new and experienced weavers here over more than 25 years and we’d like to welcome YOU! Read on for all the details…
This is a four-day class, giving you extra time (vs. three-day workshops) to do more weaving! Multiple weaving classes will be offered concurrently and student starting times will be staggered on the first day. You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration page. Please view the descriptions on the “Weaving Workshops” page and note that we do not teach rigid heddle during this workshop!
The prerequisite for all workshops, EXCEPT beginning weaving, is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom. There is no prerequisite for the beginning class. Workshop fee is $350 plus project materials. In addition, a $15 fee is payable to the instructor for the workshop learning guide. A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be due at the time of registration to confirm your space. The remainder of your fee will be paid at the conclusion of your workshop. (Fees are only refunded if an event is canceled by the Fiber Garden. Thank you for understanding.)
The weaving workshops listed below will be offered during this class. You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration form. There is no prerequisite for Beginning Weaving. For all other workshops, the prerequisite is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom.
Beginning Weaving
Bead Leno
Bound Weave Bags
Color Gamp
Double Weave Blanket
Double Weave Sampler
Intro to 8 Harness Weaving
Monk’s Belt – Weft Constructed (NEW in 2023!)
Overshot
Overshot Namedraft
Rag Weaving
Rep Weave
Shadow Weave Exploration
Twill: 8-Shaft Straight Twill Sampler (NEW in 2023!)
Weaving with Bead Embellishments
Custom Workshop (we will work with you to design a project to meet your learning interests)
COVID-19/Health policy: The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated. Please understand that the Fiber Garden is also my personal home. For 25+ years it has been a place of retreat and creative space for many. It must also be a place of safety, for you and for me.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the workshop
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the workshop fee will be due at the conclusion of the workshop
-You agree to the health policy defined above.
-You will not attend the workshop if you are ill. If you begin to show any signs of illness while at the Fiber Garden, you will wear an N95 or KN95 mask.
-All equipment, including looms, is provided. Looms brought by students must be completely assembled and in perfect operating condition
Ready to register?? Click below!
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Weaving - October 2024
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-27 | Fiber Garden, Address will be provided after ticket purchase, Black River Falls, WI, 54615, United States
Come weave with us in rural Wisconsin! We have welcomed many new and experienced weavers here over more than 25 years and we’d like to welcome YOU! Read on for all the details…
Multiple weaving classes will be offered concurrently and student starting times will be staggered on the first day. You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration page. Please view the descriptions on the “Weaving Workshops” page and note that we do not teach rigid heddle during this workshop!
The prerequisite for all workshops, EXCEPT beginning weaving, is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom. There is no prerequisite for the beginning class. Workshop fee is $280 plus project materials. In addition, a $15 fee is payable to the instructor for the workshop learning guide. A $70 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be due at the time of registration to confirm your space. The remainder of your fee will be paid at the conclusion of your workshop. (Fees are only refunded if an event is canceled by the Fiber Garden. Thank you for understanding.)
The weaving workshops listed below will be offered during this class. You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration form. There is no prerequisite for Beginning Weaving. For all other workshops, the prerequisite is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom.
Beginning Weaving
Bead Leno
Bound Weave Bags
Color Gamp
Double Weave Blanket
Double Weave Sampler
Intro to 8 Harness Weaving
Monk’s Belt – Weft Constructed (NEW in 2023!)
Overshot
Overshot Namedraft
Rag Weaving
Rep Weave
Shadow Weave Exploration
Twill: 8-Shaft Straight Twill Sampler (NEW in 2023!)
Weaving with Bead Embellishments
Custom Workshop (we will work with you to design a project to meet your learning interests)
COVID-19/Health policy: The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated. Please understand that the Fiber Garden is also my personal home. For 25+ years it has been a place of retreat and creative space for many. It must also be a place of safety, for you and for me.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the workshop
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the workshop fee will be due at the conclusion of the workshop
-You agree to the health policy defined above.
-You will not attend the workshop if you are ill. If you begin showing signs of illness while at the Fiber Garden, you will wear an N95 or KN95 mask.
-All equipment, including looms, is provided. Looms brought by students must be completely assembled and in perfect operating condition
Ready to register?? Click below!
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Weaving April 2025
2025-04-04 - 2025-04-06 | Fiber Garden, Address will be provided after ticket purchase, Black River Falls, WI, 54615, United States
Come weave with us in rural Wisconsin! We have welcomed many new and experienced weavers here over more than 25 years and we’d like to welcome YOU! Read on for all the details…
Multiple weaving classes will be offered concurrently and student starting times will be staggered on the first day to accommodate these varied learning interests. Very small class size allows this flexibility, and you will enjoy watching your classmates weaving other projects! You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration page. Please view the descriptions on the “Weaving Workshops” page and note that we do not teach rigid heddle during this workshop!
The prerequisite for all workshops, EXCEPT beginning weaving, is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom. There is no prerequisite for the beginning class.
Workshop fee is $280 plus project materials. In addition, a $15 fee is payable to the instructor for the workshop learning guide. A $70 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be due at the time of registration to confirm your space. The remainder of your fee will be paid at the conclusion of your workshop. (Fees are only refunded if the Fiber Garden cancels an event. Thank you for understanding.) Please note the weaving workshops will be canceled if the minimum enrollment is not met 30 days prior to the workshop.
The weaving workshops listed below will be offered during this class. You will be asked to select the workshop you’d like to register for on the form.
Beginning Weaving
Bead Leno
Bound Weave Bags
Color Gamp
Double Weave Blanket
Double Weave Sampler
Intro to 8 Harness Weaving
Monk’s Belt – Weft Constructed
Overshot
Overshot Namedraft
Rag Weaving
Rep Weave
Shadow Weave Exploration
Twill: 8-Shaft Straight Twill Sampler
Weaving with Bead Embellishments
Custom Workshop (we will work with you to design a project to meet your learning interests)
Health/Wellness policy: The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. Additional protocols may be implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated. Please understand that the Fiber Garden is also my personal home. For 25+ years it has been a place of retreat and creative space for many. It must also be a place of safety, for you and for me.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the workshop
-Workshops will be canceled if the minimum enrollment is not met 30 days prior to the workshop.
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the workshop fee will be due at the conclusion of the workshop
-All equipment, including looms, is provided. Looms brought by students must be completely assembled and in perfect operating condition
Ready to register?? Click below!
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2025 Spring Spinners/Weavers Retreat
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-14 | Cloquet Forestry Center, 175 University Road, Cloquet, MN, 55720, United States
Join the Fiber Garden for a weekend of spinning and rigid heddle weaving at the Cloquet Forest Center (CFC) near Cloquet, MN! The 3,000+ acre property is located 3 miles West of the city of Cloquet, near Duluth. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning and rigid heddle community, working at your own skill level on projects of your choice. Deb will be there to coach, guide, and provide encouragement. There is no agenda for this weekend…just come and enjoy doing whatever you want, whenever you want! Bring your own fibers and yarns, or purchase them at the retreat from Deb’s “fiber shop” that will be on-site. Bring your own wheel or loom or rent one from the Fiber Garden for a small fee. The only pre-requisite for the retreat is that you have some beginning spinning or beginning rigid heddle weaving experience. You do not need to be an experienced spinner or weaver…”early-career” spinners and weavers are welcome and encouraged!
A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to reserve your space for 3 or 4 night, and 3-day or full commuter participation. The balance of the fee will be due about 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, coffee/tea throughout the retreat, use of CFC facilities and trails, and a special gift! Lodging rooms have private baths with two twin beds and a desk, wardrobe, and WiFi. First meal for overnight participants is dinner on your arrival day.; last meal is brunch on your departure day (or full breakfast for Sunday night lodgers). Space is limited and priority will be given to 3 and 4-night participants (and 3-day and full commuters). If space remains 30 days prior to the retreat, it will be open to those requesting to participate for two nights or 2-day commuters.
Retreat fees:
Four nights single room – $475; four nights shared room (two twin beds) – $435
Three nights single room – $410; three nights shared room (two twin beds) – $380
Two nights single room – $300; two nights shared room – $280
Commuters – $170 for two days (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun); $260 for three days (Fri/Sat/Sun); $280 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening (Commuter rates include daily brunch and dinner, use of facilities and retreat gift)
Health/Wellness policy. The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times and will be provided meals independent of the group. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the retreat
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the retreat fee will be invoiced and due 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Fiber Garden.
-If you request shared lodging and there is no other participant to share a room with, you will be charged for single occupancy.
-You will abide by the health/wellness policy outlined above
Register below. Registrations will open at Noon Central time on February 1, 2025.
This is the link to the size chart referenced in the registration: Sweatshirt Size Chart
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Rigid Heddle Weaving @ Sievers School of Fiber Arts
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-12, 2025-08-11 - 2025-08-16 | Sievers School of Fiber Arts, 986 Jackson Harbor Road, Washington Island, WI, 54246, United States
This class offers instruction for “beginning and beyond” rigid heddle weavers. Beginners will start with a basic scarf followed by a sampler of pick-up and lace techniques to experience the versatility of the loom. There will be time to weave one or more additional projects you choose to expand your learning even further. Those with experience on the loom will learn clasped warp and weft technique. We will begin by weaving table runner. Then you’ll design and weave additional project(s) of your choice.
This class is being conducted through Sievers School of Fiber Arts. Please register directly with Sievers at the “website” listed below.
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Weaving - August 2025
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03 | Fiber Garden, Address will be provided after ticket purchase, Black River Falls, WI, 54615, United States
Come weave with us in rural Wisconsin! We have welcomed many new and experienced weavers here over more than 25 years and we’d like to welcome YOU! Read on for all the details…
Multiple weaving classes will be offered concurrently and student starting times will be staggered on the first day to accommodate these varied learning interests. Very small class size allows this flexibility, and you will enjoy watching your classmates weaving other projects! You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration page. Please view the descriptions on the “Weaving Workshops” page and note that we do not teach rigid heddle during this workshop!
The prerequisite for all workshops, EXCEPT beginning weaving, is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom. There is no prerequisite for the beginning class.
Workshop fee is $280 plus project materials. In addition, a $15 fee is payable to the instructor for the workshop learning guide. A $70 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be due at the time of registration to confirm your space. The remainder of your fee will be paid at the conclusion of your workshop. (Fees are only refunded if the Fiber Garden cancels an event. Thank you for understanding.) Please note that weaving workshops will be canceled if the minimum enrollment is not met 30 days prior to the workshop. Register early!
The weaving workshops listed below will be offered during this class. You will be asked to select the workshop you’d like to register for on the form.
Beginning Weaving
Bead Leno
Bound Weave Bags
Color Gamp
Double Weave Blanket
Double Weave Sampler
Intro to 8 Harness Weaving
Monk’s Belt – Weft Constructed
Overshot
Overshot Namedraft
Rag Weaving
Rep Weave
Shadow Weave Exploration
Twill: 8-Shaft Straight Twill Sampler
Weaving with Bead Embellishments
Custom Workshop (we will work with you to design a project to meet your learning interests)
Health/Wellness policy: The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. Additional protocols may be implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated. Please understand that the Fiber Garden is also my personal home. For 25+ years it has been a place of retreat and creative space for many. It must also be a place of safety, for you and for me.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the workshop
-Workshops will be canceled if the minimum enrollment is not met 30 days prior to the workshop.
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the workshop fee will be due at the conclusion of the workshop
-All equipment, including looms, is provided. Looms brought by students must be completely assembled and in perfect operating condition
Ready to register?? Click below!
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2025 Fall Spinners/Weavers Retreat
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-13 | Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat & Guest Center, 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Join the Fiber Garden and fiber friends for a spinning and rigid heddle weaving holiday at Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat & Guest House in Middleton WI! The monastery grounds consist of over 130 acres of land, including Lost Lake, the restored prairie and savanna areas, woodlands, gardens, orchards, and nature trails. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning and weaving community, working at your own skill level on projects of your choice. Deb will be there to coach, guide, and provide encouragement. There is no agenda for this weekend…just come and enjoy doing whatever you want, whenever you want! Bring your own fibers and yarns, or purchase them at the retreat from Deb’s “fiber shop” which will be on-site. Bring your wheel or RH loom or rent one from the Fiber Garden for a small fee. The only pre-requisite for the retreat is that you have some beginning spinning or RH weaving experience. You do not need to be an experienced spinner or weaver…”early-career” spinners and weavers are welcome and encouraged!
A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to confirm your space. The balance of the fee will be invoiced and due about 4 weeks before the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, coffee and tea service, use of Holy Wisdom Retreat Center facilities and trails, and a special gift! The first meal is dinner on your arrival day; the last meal is lunch on your departure day (or breakfast for those departing on Monday morning). Lodging rooms have private baths a desk and a wardrobe. Space is limited and priority will be given to 3 and 4-night participants, and 3-day and full-time commuters. If space remains 30 days before the retreat, it will be opened to those requesting to participate for two nights or part-time commuters.
Retreat fees:
Four nights; single room – $650; four nights; shared room (two beds)- $550
Three nights single room – $595; three nights shared room – $495
Two nights single room – $450; two nights shared room – $375
Commuters – $210 for two days; $300 for three days (Friday-Saturday-Sunday); $340 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening (Commuter rates include all lunches and dinners, use of facilities and retreat gift)
Health/Wellness policy. The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times and will be provided meals independent of the group. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the retreat
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the retreat fee will be invoiced and due 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Fiber Garden.
-If you request shared lodging and there is no other participant to share a room with, you will be charged for single occupancy.
-You agree to abide by the health/wellness policy outlined above
-Participants will hold harmless Deb Jones and Fiber Garden LLC against any loss or damage resulting from participation in this event including, but not limited to, injury and financial loss.
Register below. Registrations will open at Noon Central time on July 1, 2025.
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2026 Spring Spinners/Weavers Retreat
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-20 | Cloquet Forestry Center, 175 University Road, Cloquet, MN, 55720, United States
Join the Fiber Garden for a weekend of spinning and rigid heddle weaving at the Cloquet Forest Center (CFC) near Cloquet, MN! The 3,000+ acre property is located 3 miles West of the city of Cloquet, near Duluth. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning and rigid heddle community, working at your own skill level on projects of your choice. Deb will be there to coach, guide, and provide encouragement. There is no agenda for this weekend…just come and enjoy doing whatever you want, whenever you want! Bring your own fibers and yarns, or purchase them at the retreat from Deb’s “fiber shop” that will be on-site. Bring your own wheel or loom or rent one from the Fiber Garden for a small fee. The only pre-requisite for the retreat is that you have some beginning spinning or beginning rigid heddle weaving experience. You do not need to be an experienced spinner or weaver…”early-career” spinners and weavers are welcome and encouraged!
A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to reserve your space for 3 or 4 night, and 3-day or full commuter participation. The balance of the fee will be due about 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, coffee/tea throughout the retreat, use of CFC facilities and trails, and a special gift! Lodging rooms have private baths with two twin beds and a desk, wardrobe, and WiFi. First meal for overnight participants is dinner on your arrival day.; last meal is brunch on your departure day (or full breakfast for Sunday night lodgers). Space is limited and priority will be given to 3 and 4-night participants (and 3-day and full commuters). If space remains 30 days prior to the retreat, it will be open to those requesting to participate for two nights or 2-day commuters.
Retreat fees:
Four nights single room – $550; four nights shared room (two twin beds) – $525
Three nights single room – $480; three nights shared room (two twin beds) – $450
Two nights single room – $340; two nights shared room – $325
Commuters – $200 for two days (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun); $325 for three days (Fri/Sat/Sun); $340 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening (Commuter rates include daily brunch and dinner, use of facilities and retreat gift)
Health/Wellness policy. The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times and will be provided meals independent of the group. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the retreat
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the retreat fee will be invoiced and due 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Fiber Garden.
-If you request shared lodging and there is no other participant to share a room with, you will be charged for single occupancy.
-You will abide by the health/wellness policy outlined above
-Participants will hold harmless Deb Jones and Fiber Garden LLC against any loss or damage resulting from participation in this event including, but not limited to, injury and financial loss.
Register below. If the registration says we are full, PLEASE place yourself on the waitlist! There may be more spaces available. I need to limit initial registrations to make sure I don’t over book lodging availability.
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2026 Fall Spinners/Weavers Retreat
2026-10-29 - 2026-11-02 | Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat & Guest Center, 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Join the Fiber Garden and fiber friends for a spinning and rigid heddle weaving holiday at Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat & Guest House in Middleton WI! The monastery grounds consist of over 130 acres of land, including Lost Lake, the restored prairie and savanna areas, woodlands, gardens, orchards, and nature trails. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning and weaving community, working at your own skill level on projects of your choice. Deb will be there to coach, guide, and provide encouragement. There is no agenda for this weekend…just come and enjoy doing whatever you want, whenever you want! Bring your own fibers and yarns, or purchase them at the retreat from Deb’s “fiber shop” which will be on-site. Bring your wheel or RH loom or rent one from the Fiber Garden for a small fee. The only pre-requisite for the retreat is that you have some beginning spinning or RH weaving experience. You do not need to be an experienced spinner or weaver…”early-career” spinners and weavers are welcome and encouraged!
A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to confirm your space. The balance of the fee will be invoiced and due about 4 weeks before the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, coffee and tea service, use of Holy Wisdom Retreat Center facilities and trails, and a special gift! The first meal is dinner on your arrival day; the last meal is lunch on your departure day (or breakfast for those departing on Monday morning). Lodging rooms have private baths a desk and a wardrobe. Space is limited and priority will be given to 3 and 4-night participants, and 3-day and full-time commuters. If space remains 30 days before the retreat, it will be opened to those requesting to participate for two nights or part-time commuters.
Retreat fees:
Four nights; single room – $695; four nights; shared room (two beds)- $575
Three nights single room – $640; three nights shared room – $525
Two nights single room – $495; two nights shared room – $375
Commuters – $230 for two days; $340 for three days (Friday-Saturday-Sunday); $370 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening (Commuter rates include all lunches and dinners, use of facilities and retreat gift)
Health/Wellness policy. The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times and will be provided meals independent of the group. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the retreat
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the retreat fee will be invoiced and due 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Fiber Garden.
-If you request shared lodging and there is no other participant to share a room with, you will be charged for single occupancy.
-You agree to abide by the health/wellness policy outlined above
-Participants will hold harmless Deb Jones and Fiber Garden LLC against any loss or damage resulting from participation in this event including, but not limited to, injury and financial loss.
Register below. (Button to register will appear when registrations open.) Registrations will open at Noon Central time on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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