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We offer fiber arts classes at all experience levels, for adults, including felting, weaving, crochet and much more – and some classes for teens and kids. You may also wish to browse classes in Sewing & Fashion.


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  • Length:6 months 1 days 15 minutes
    Day of week: 
    Monday
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
    Friday
    Saturday
    Sunday
    Date:Thursday, June 18, 2026
    Time:9:00 AM-9:15 AM

    Looking for individualized instruction and dedicated studio time? The Eliot School offers private one-on-one instruction across all artistic disciplines with one of our experienced instructors. 

    $0.00
  • Carol Price
    Length:6 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Tuesday
    Dates:November 10-December 15, 2026
    Time:1:00 PM-4:00 PM

    If you need to learn how to use a sewing machine for the first time, Basic Sewing is for you. Learn how to operate a sewing machine, learn basic sewing terms, sewing methods and tools of the trades in order to choose, read and understand patterns.

    **PLEASE NOTE: Enrolled students must not miss more than one consecutive class or they will not be able to progress to the next level in the course.**

    $450.00
  • William Krier
    Length:6 hours
    Day of week: 
    Sunday
    Date:Sunday, November 15, 2026
    Time:1:00 PM-7:00 PM

    Discover the strength and beauty of wicker weaving as you work with multiple strands to create a functional basket.

    $155.00
  • Dahlia Popovits
    Length:6 hours
    Day of week: 
    Thursday
    Date:Tuesday, November 17, 2026
    Time:10:00 AM-4:00 PM

    Krokbragd is a beautiful Norwegian weaving technique that opens up a variety of new ways to create weft-faced designs in your weaving.

    $250.00
  • Dahlia Popovits
    Length:2 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Saturday
    Sunday
    Dates:December 5-6, 2026
    Time:10:00 AM-2:00 PM

    Weave a soft, luxurious chenille scarf while learning the basics of rigid heddle weaving.

    $425.00
  • Michelle Blanchette
    Length:4 hours
    Day of week: 
    Sunday
    Date:Sunday, December 6, 2026
    Time:1:00 PM-5:00 PM

    Create a set of 10 beautifully hand-dyed canvas tote bags using traditional Japanese indigo Shibori techniques—perfect for gifting or everyday use.

    $200.00
  • William Krier
    Length:5 hours
    Day of week: 
    Sunday
    Date:Sunday, December 13, 2026
    Time:1:00 PM-6:00 PM

    Discover the basics of basket weaving as you create a functional utility tote basket to take home.

    $135.00
  • Dahlia Popovits
    Length:6 hours
    Day of week: 
    Saturday
    Date:Saturday, January 9, 2027
    Time:10:00 AM-4:00 PM

    Design and weave your own one-of-a-kind fabric for a custom tote bag.

    $250.00
  • Carol Price
    Length:6 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Tuesday
    Dates:January 12-February 23, 2027
    Time:1:00 PM-4:00 PM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Tuesday, February 16, 2027

    If you need to learn how to use a sewing machine for the first time, Basic Sewing is for you. Learn how to operate a sewing machine, learn basic sewing terms, sewing methods and tools of the trades in order to choose, read and understand patterns.

    **PLEASE NOTE: Enrolled students must not miss more than one consecutive class or they will not be able to progress to the next level in the course.**

    $450.00
  • Carol Price
    Length:6 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Thursday
    Dates:January 14-February 25, 2027
    Time:1:00 PM-4:00 PM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Thursday, February 18, 2027

    Go beyond basics with zippers and get started with a garment of your choice. Adjust a pattern for your size; choose and cut fabric expertly.

    $475.00
  • Lygia Angel
    Length:4 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Saturday
    Dates:January 23-February 13, 2027
    Time:10:00 AM-12:00 PM

    In this beginner course, students will learn how cast on, knit, purl, and develop a good tension. Students will start with a simple scarf to practice the basic knitting skills. 

    $235.00
  • Carol Price
    Length:6 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Monday
    Dates:January 25-March 8, 2027
    Time:10:00 AM-1:00 PM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Monday, February 15, 2027

    If you need to learn how to use a sewing machine for the first time, Basic Sewing is for you. Learn how to operate a sewing machine, learn basic sewing terms, sewing methods and tools of the trades in order to choose, read and understand patterns.

    $450.00
  • Sarah Ginocchio
    Length:2 hours
    Day of week: 
    Monday
    Date:Monday, January 25, 2027
    Time:4:00 PM-6:00 PM

    Spend the winter making cozy crafts with this unique fiber art! Students will create a variety of crochet projects, including accessories and plushies. 

    $350.00
  • Tricia Ryan
    Length:6 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Thursday
    Dates:January 28-March 4, 2027
    Time:6:30 PM-9:00 PM

    Learn the fundamentals of sewing while building the confidence to mend, create, and sew your own functional projects.

    **PLEASE NOTE: Enrolled students must not miss more than one consecutive class or they will not be able to progress to the next level in the course.**

    $395.00
  • William Krier
    Length:5 hours
    Day of week: 
    Sunday
    Date:Sunday, January 31, 2027
    Time:1:00 PM-6:00 PM

    This beautiful large carry basket is created with rattan, using a simple weave and polypropylene webbing to add additional charm and strength. This beautiful large carry basket is created with rattan, using a simple weave and polypropylene webbing to add additional charm and strength.

    $110.00
  • Length:4 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
    Friday
    Dates:February 16-19, 2027
    Time:9:00 AM-3:45 PM

    Our February Vacation Program offers instruction in four media: visual arts, mixed media, fiber arts, and woodworking. Students have four enrollment options:

    $545.00
    Class is not open for registration yet.
  • Length:4 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
    Friday
    Dates:February 16-19, 2027
    Time:9:00 AM-3:45 PM

    Our February Vacation Program offers instruction in four media: visual arts, mixed media, fiber arts, and woodworking. Students have four enrollment options:

    $545.00
    Class is not open for registration yet.
  • Length:4 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
    Friday
    Dates:February 16-19, 2027
    Time:9:00 AM-3:45 PM

    Our February Vacation Program offers instruction in four media: visual arts, mixed media, fiber arts, and woodworking. Students have four enrollment options:

    $545.00
    Class is not open for registration yet.
  • Length:4 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
    Friday
    Dates:February 16-19, 2027
    Time:9:00 AM-3:45 PM

    Our February Vacation Program offers instruction in four media: visual arts, mixed media, fiber arts, and woodworking. Students have four enrollment options:

    $545.00
    Class is not open for registration yet.
  • Anna Garrity
    Length:4 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Saturday
    Dates:February 20-March 13, 2027
    Time:2:00 PM-3:30 PM

    In this course, young fiber artists will learn how to create their own unique stuffies from start to finish!

    $215.00
  • William Krier
    Length:7 hours
    Day of week: 
    Sunday
    Date:Sunday, February 21, 2027
    Time:10:00 AM-5:00 PM

    Build on your basic basket weaving skills! Student will work with rattan to create a functional two-level basket measuring 8" wide.

     

    $140.00
  • Dahlia Popovits
    Length:6 hours
    Day of week: 
    Sunday
    Date:Sunday, March 7, 2027
    Time:10:00 AM-4:00 PM

    Slow down, explore color and texture, and weave your own one-of-a-kind wall hanging.

    $250.00
  • Tricia Ryan
    Length:6 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Monday
    Dates:March 8-April 12, 2027
    Time:6:30 PM-9:00 PM

    Go beyond the basics as you learn the sewing techniques that make garments and handmade projects look beautifully finished.

    $395.00
  • Carol Price
    Length:6 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Tuesday
    Dates:March 9-April 13, 2027
    Time:1:00 PM-4:00 PM

    Go beyond basics with zippers and get started with a garment of your choice. Adjust a pattern for your size; choose and cut fabric expertly.

    $475.00
  • Carol Price
    Length:6 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Thursday
    Dates:March 11-April 15, 2027
    Time:1:00 PM-4:00 PM

    If you need to learn how to use a sewing machine for the first time, Basic Sewing is for you. Learn how to operate a sewing machine, learn basic sewing terms, sewing methods and tools of the trades in order to choose, read and understand patterns.

    $450.00
  • William Krier
    Length:4 hours
    Day of week: 
    Sunday
    Date:Sunday, March 21, 2027
    Time:1:00 PM-5:00 PM

    Learn the fundamentals of basket weaving as you create a classic apple basket from natural rattan.

    $110.00
  • William Krier
    Length:2 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Saturday
    Sunday
    Dates:April 3-4, 2027
    Time:2:00 PM-6:00 PM

    Build on your basic basket weaving skills! Student will work with rattan and apply both basic and wicker weaving skills.  Student will create a functional basket measuring 10” x 14” with a 14” handle.

     

    $150.00
  • Michelle Blanchette
    Length:4 hours
    Day of week: 
    Sunday
    Date:Sunday, April 11, 2027
    Time:10:00 AM-2:00 PM

    Immerse yourself in the traditional Japanese art of indigo Shibori and create striking hand-dyed textiles using resist-dye techniques and natural indigo.

    $230.00
  • Sylvie Rosenkalt
    Length:6 hours
    Day of week: 
    Saturday
    Date:Saturday, April 17, 2027
    Time:10:00 AM-4:00 PM

    Make a quilted throw pillow! This one-day workshop is a chance for for beginner and experienced quilters alike to work on a small project. Engage with quilting by trying out a new idea in one day.

    $150.00
  • Length:4 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
    Friday
    Dates:April 20-23, 2027
    Time:9:00 AM-3:45 PM

    Our April Vacation Program offers instruction in four media: comic arts, mixed media, fiber arts, and woodworking. Students have four enrollment options:

    $545.00
    Class is not open for registration yet.
  • Length:4 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
    Friday
    Dates:April 20-23, 2027
    Time:9:00 AM-3:45 PM

    Our April Vacation Program offers instruction in four media: visual arts, mixed media, fiber arts, and woodworking. Students have four enrollment options:

    $545.00
    Class is not open for registration yet.
  • Length:4 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
    Friday
    Dates:April 20-23, 2027
    Time:9:00 AM-3:45 PM

    Our April Vacation Program offers instruction in four media: comic arts, mixed media, fiber arts, and woodworking. Students have four enrollment options:

    $545.00
    Class is not open for registration yet.
  • Length:4 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
    Friday
    Dates:April 20-23, 2027
    Time:9:00 AM-3:45 PM

    Our April Vacation Program offers instruction in four media: comic arts, mixed media, fiber arts, and woodworking. Students have four enrollment options:

    $545.00
    Class is not open for registration yet.