Workshops & events
Catalyst Fiber Workshop offers a variety of opportunities for folks to engage in fiber arts and creativity. Join us for open weave sessions, community craft gatherings, and a variety of workshops.
Twined Baskets
This is an introductory class and is well suited for folks who are new to basketmaking or for folks who are interested in how to incorporate locally available plants into their current basket practice.
Workshop: Indigo + Shibori Dyeing
Together, we will learn how the precious blue pigment is extracted from indigo leaves and discuss the many ways cultures around the world have cultivated and used their native indigo plants. Participants will also explore a variety of traditional shibori resist techniques, creating a collection of hand-dyed fabric samples to use in future creative projects while beginning their own indigo journey.
This workshop is designed for beginners as well as anyone looking to deepen their understanding of indigo dyeing.
$150 - materials included
Open weave
We are opening the studio on the 3rd weekend of the month for folks to try their hand at weaving on a floor loom. Come weave a kitchen towel on a pre-threaded loom. The patterns will rotate every couple of months. September = waffle weave
$85/ all materials provided
Open weave
We are opening the studio on the 3rd weekend of the month for folks to try their hand at weaving on a floor loom. Come weave a kitchen towel on a pre-threaded loom. The patterns will rotate every couple of months. September = waffle weave
$85/ all materials provided
Workshop: exploring weaving through the senses
Whether you are new to weaving or already have some experience at the loom, this beginner focused four-day workshop will introduce or reinforce the essential skills of loom weaving.
$400 - materials included
Workshop: Dyeing to quilt
Looking for a cozy winter project? Join us for this two-weekend, four-day workshop where you'll learn the basics of natural dyeing and machine quilting while creating something beautiful by hand.
$400 - materials included
Open weave
We are opening the studio on the 3rd weekend of the month for folks to try their hand at weaving on a floor loom. Come weave a kitchen towel on a pre-threaded loom. The patterns will rotate every couple of months. August = waffle weave
$85/ all materials provided
Open weave
We are opening the studio on the 3rd weekend of the month for folks to try their hand at weaving on a floor loom. Come weave a kitchen towel on a pre-threaded loom. The patterns will rotate every couple of months. August = waffle weave
$85/ all materials provided
Experimental Basket club
Experimental Basket Club is a craft gathering for folks with any amount of basketry experience. Bring a current work in progress and join us to coil, twine and weave together.
Experimental Basket club
Experimental Basket Club is a craft gathering for folks with any amount of basketry experience. Bring a current work in progress and join us to coil, twine and weave together.
Experimental Basket club
Experimental Basket Club is a craft gathering for folks with any amount of basketry experience. Bring a current work in progress and join us to coil, twine and weave together.
Community Indigo Dyeing (full)
Share experiences about various indigo vats and dyeing needs, while dyeing in our community indigo vat.
Open weave
We are opening the studio on the 3rd weekend of the month for folks to try their hand at weaving on a floor loom. Come weave a kitchen towel on a pre-threaded loom. The patterns will rotate every couple of months. July = overshot
$85/ all materials provided
Open weave (full)
We are opening the studio on the 3rd weekend of the month for folks to try their hand at weaving on a floor loom. Come weave a kitchen towel on a pre-threaded loom. The patterns will rotate every couple of months. July = overshot
$85/ all materials provided
Experimental Basket club
Experimental Basket Club is a craft gathering for folks with any amount of basketry experience. Bring a current work in progress and join us to coil, twine and weave together.
Workshop: Flax to Linen
Using flax grown locally, we will practice the hands-on process of working through each stage of preparing the fiber—from breaking to hackling.
$70 - materials included
Workshop: Flax to Linen (full)
Using flax grown locally, we will practice the hands-on process of working through each stage of preparing the fiber—from breaking to hackling.
$70 - materials included
Community Indigo Dyeing (full)
Share experiences about various indigo vats and dyeing needs, while dyeing in our community indigo vat.
Workshop: Beyond beginners - floor loom weaving support
This exploratory week of weaving is designed for participants with any level of floor loom experience who want support taking their skills to the next level.
$400 - materials included
Community Indigo Dyeing (Full)
Share experiences about various indigo vats and dyeing needs, while dyeing in our community indigo vat.
craft gathering
These Sunday afternoon Craft Gatherings are designed for us to come together to build relationships and inspire one another. Bring a current work in process, grab a friend, and join us to spin, stitch, or mend together.
Open weave (full)
We are opening the studio on select Saturdays and Sundays for folks to try their hand at weaving on a floor loom. Weave a kitchen towel. Each month the pattern will change. June = overshot
$75/ all materials provided
Open studio
We are opening the studio on select Saturdays to provide work space, equipment access, and project support.
$25/ 3 hours 10am-1pm & 2-5pm
Open weave (Full)
We are opening the studio on select Saturdays and Sundays for folks to try their hand at weaving on a floor loom. Weave a kitchen towel. Each month the pattern will change. June = overshot
$75/ all materials provided
Workshop: Exploring Overshot (full)
Explore the histories of overshot as a weave structure, and experiment on the loom with non-traditional approaches to overshot.
$220 - materials included
Workshop: beginning spinning (FULL)
The focus of this afternoon workshop will be on learning the fundamentals of spinning wool.
$70 - materials included
Community Indigo Dyeing
Share experiences about various indigo vats and dyeing needs, while dyeing in our community indigo vat.
craft gathering
These Sunday afternoon Craft Gatherings are designed for us to come together to build relationships and inspire one another. Bring a current work in process, grab a friend, and join us to spin, stitch, or mend together.
Open weave (Full)
We are opening the studio on select Saturdays and Sundays for folks to try their hand at weaving on a floor loom. Weave a kitchen towel. Each month the pattern will change. May = Bronson lace, a type of handwoven pattern lace
$75/ all materials provided
Open studio
We are opening the studio on select Saturdays to provide work space, equipment access, and project support.
$25/ 3 hours 10am-1pm & 2-5pm
Open weave (FULL)
We are opening the studio on select Saturdays and Sundays for folks to try their hand at weaving on a floor loom. Weave a kitchen towel. Each month the pattern will change. May = Bronson lace, a type of handwoven pattern lace
$75/ all materials provided
Workshop: so you bought a fleece, now what?
Learn the satisfying process of taking a raw sheep fleece and preparing it for spinning or felting.
$70 - materials included
Workshop: Introduction to floor loom weaving
This 3 day workshop will cover the basics of weaving on a floor loom. Perfect for beginners and folks who need a refresher to get back on their loom.
$340 - materials included
craft gathering
These Sunday afternoon Craft Gatherings are designed for us to come together to build relationships and inspire one another. Bring a current work in process, grab a friend, and join us to spin, stitch, or mend together.
Open weave
We are opening the studio on select Saturdays and Sundays for folks to try their hand at weaving on a floor loom. Weave a kitchen towel. Each month the pattern will change. April = twill.
$75/ all materials provided
Open studio
We are opening the studio on select Saturdays to provide work space, equipment access, and project support.
$25/ 3 hours 10am-1pm & 2-5pm