If you need lodging for any of the workshops and events conducted at the Fiber Garden, please visit the LODGING PAGE for Air BnB, hotel, and camping options.
2023 Spring Spinners’ Retreat
Cloquet Forestry Center 175 University Road, Cloquet, MN, United StatesPlease note that until further notice, all participants in Fiber Garden-hosted events are required to show proof of full COVID 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. Now...on to the fun stuff! Join the Fiber Garden and spinning friends for a weekend of spinning at the Cloquet Forest Center (CFC) near Cloquet, … Continue reading →
2023 Shetland Sheep-to Shawl Tour
A Fiber Adventure in Iconic Shetland! Please review complete information at https://fibergarden.com/2023shetland/ before registering for this tour! Reservations open on Saturday, December 17,2022 at Noon Central time! Making a reservation is a two-step process! Once you go to the reservation page for the event, you will complete the form to “request a space on this tour”. This allows the Fiber Garden to review your initial information, make sure that travel companions do not get separated, and review single vs. shared lodging … Continue reading →
Spinners’ BOOT CAMP at The Clearing
The Clearing Folk School 12171 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay, WI, United StatesPack your duffel bag and spit shine your spinning wheel…you’re headed to Boot Camp! Spinners Boot Camp is going to be fun and challenging and confidence-building. (And no 5:00 a.m. reveille calls at our camp!) During our “camp” sessions, become immersed in spinning skill drills and challenges suitable for all experience levels that will increase your understanding of your wheel, improve your spinning skills to influence yarn characteristics, and enable you to execute the perfect handspun yarn for a knitting, … Continue reading →
Rigid Heddle Weaving @ Sievers School of Fiber Arts
Sievers School of Fiber Arts 986 Jackson Harbor Road, Washington Island, WI, United StatesThis 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 … Continue reading →
Weaving – August 2023
Fiber Garden Address will be provided after ticket purchase, Black River Falls, WI, United StatesIMPORTANT 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 … Continue reading →
Beginning Spinning & Rainbow Dyeing @ Sievers School of Fiber Arts
Sievers School of Fiber Arts 986 Jackson Harbor Road, Washington Island, WI, United StatesSpend a week of fun learning the art of handspinning and dyeing, as you turn wool and other fibers into your own unique yarns! A five-day class is the best way to learn to spin because it provides so much time to practice learning your new skills. You will learn about fleece selection, washing, handcarding, drumcarding, spinning single and multi-ply yarns, and simple dyeing techniques to transform fibers and yarns into a wonderful rainbow of color. Ashford, Louet, Schacht and … Continue reading →
Beginning Spinning (@ the WI Sheep & Wool Festival)
Jefferson County Fair Park 503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI, United StatesLearn to turn wool into your own unique yarns! You'll try many different spinning wheels during the class, learn the basic skills to spin a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous spinning experience required. The all-day workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before! Spinning wheels will be provided. Materials fee of $20 covers a generous supply of spinning fiber and spinning wheel rental. (Fee is $10 for those who bring their … Continue reading →
Beginning Spinning (@ the WI Sheep & Wool Festival)
Jefferson County Fair Park 503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI, United StatesLearn to turn wool into your own unique yarns! You'll try many different spinning wheels during the class, learn the basic skills to spin a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous spinning experience required. The all-day workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before! Spinning wheels will be provided. Materials fee of $20 covers a generous supply of spinning fiber and spinning wheel rental. (Fee is $10 for those who bring their … Continue reading →