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.
Beginning Spinning – CANCELED
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 techniques to spin a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous spinning experience required. This all-day workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before! Spinning wheels will be provided.
Beginning Spinning – CANCELED
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 techniques to spin a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous spinning experience required. This all-day workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before! Spinning wheels will be provided.
2020 Fall Spinners’ Retreat – CANCELED
Durwards Glen Retreat Center W11876 McLeisch Road, Baraboo, WI, United StatesJoin the Fiber Garden and spinning friends for a weekend of spinning at Durward's Glen in the beautiful Baraboo Hills National Natural Landmark! The 40 acre property is located 30 miles north of Madison near Devil's Lake State Park. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning 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 … Continue reading →
Annual Fall Yarn & Fiber SALE! On-Line!
Fiber Garden Address will be provided after ticket purchase, Black River Falls, WI, United StatesWe simply can't let autumn pass without our annual open house and sale...a long-standing tradition! It will be different this year, so we can bring you great savings while keeping everyone safe. This years' sale will be on our website in the new on-line mercantile! Initially, the eCommerce site will be our weaving and knitting yarns and spinning fibers...but you might find a few other goodies there also. The sale will run for a full TWO WEEKS! Yahoo! And, by … Continue reading →
Weaving Workshop – CANCELED
Fiber Garden Address will be provided after ticket purchase, Black River Falls, WI, United StatesMultiple weaving classes will be offered concurrently and student starting times will be staggered on the first day. The following weaving workshops will be offered. 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! Beginning Weaving **Bead Leno **Bound Weave Bags **Color Gamp ** Double Weave Blanket ** Double Weave Sampler ** … Continue reading →
Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving – CANCELED
DMarie Knit & Fiber 422 Water Street 53578, Prairie du Sac, WI, United StatesInterested in weaving but don’t want to make the big investment in a floor loom? Rigid heddle looms are affordable and versatile! The first day of this two-day workshop we will learn to warp the loom using the direct warping method and weave a simple, yet beautiful, scarf to get you familiar with the loom. The second day you will warp and weave a project incorporating pick-up and lace techniques to expand the versatility of the loom. No previous weaving … Continue reading →
Rigid Heddle Weaving – Beyond Beginning – CANCELED
DMarie Knit & Fiber 422 Water Street 53578, Prairie du Sac, WI, United StatesThis workshop will go "beyond beginning" with the rigid heddle loom. We will explore a variety of weaving techniques that will keep you busy for a lifetime on this loom! Beginning weaving experience on a rigid heddle loom required. (You must have warped and woven on a RH loom at least once before this class.) Looms will be provided, or students may bring their own to class if they are completely assembled and in perfect operating condition. Looms will also … Continue reading →
Virtual Weaving Workshops – Private & Small Group
Virtual via ZoomAlthough the pandemic kept the Fiber Garden from opening its home for workshops for a couple of years, virtual learning was the next best thing! And why stop after the threat of the pandemic subsides? In some ways, virtual learning can be better. Imagine your own private weaving coach! All workshops will be conducted via Zoom with the Fiber Garden’s masterful weaving instructor, Susan Frame. Susan has been teaching weaving at the Fiber Garden for more than 20 years and … Continue reading →