Students with glue sticks
Here’s a look at results of the October 2023 workshop—“Create an 8-Page Book: Unconventional Construction Centered Around Glue Sticks”—with painter, …
Learning
This category identifies learning in general, with sub-categories such as artists who teach, shops and venues offering classes and workshops, learning retreats, and also includes actual tutorials or directions for making or learning about aspects of fiber and fiber art.
Making Gelprints
Low-tech, analog printmaking with a gelatin plate. A One-Day Hands-On Workshop offered by Meredith Mustard and sponsored by Maine Fiberarts. …
Braiding Squares and Rectangles
In this live and in person workshop, you will learn to braid a square or rectangle shape that can become …
Fiber Art Book List
This book list is a compilation of books recommended by members, artists, friends and staff. It is certainly not exhaustive, …
Sew Group Reconvenes
Barb Taylor coordinates a group of women who enjoy sewing. The group was meeting at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick …
Blocking Knitted Lace
I’ve always learned that a textile—whether woven, knitted or sewn—is never finished until it’s washed. Immersing a textile in lukewarm …
Planting Garlic
I’m a tad late for planting garlic in Maine’s Midcoast during early November, but we had a four-day stretch of …
Harvest Hook-In
A World of Wool at The Harvest Hook-In In September, I was invited to give a slide talk about Maine’s …
Monson Arts
Coiling, Twining and Braiding at Monson Arts Stephanie Levy had the good fortune to attend Lissa Hunter’s “Fiber/Mixed Media” workshop …
Hatchtown Dye Day
Our spinning group meets once per month at a different person’s home. Pam Child of Hatchtown Farm in Bristol decided …
Popham Circle Quilt Show
This past July, two friends and I decided to demonstrate fiber techniques at the inaugural Quilt Show at Popham Chapel. …
Weaving at the Studio of Sara Hotchkiss
Gardens and looms. Lavender, weaving students, chocolate chip cookies, and looms underway. Sara and I planned this visit months ago …
Wild for Rug Hooking
“Chris! You HAVE to do this!” These are the words my husband, Richard, exclaimed when we saw what hooked rugs …
Fiber in Western Maine – Part II
Continuing our journey through Western Maine to learn of teaching resources for our new Learning Guide, we left Rangeley and …
Fiber in Western Maine – Part I
Maine Fiberarts is working on a new publication. “Learning Fiber Arts: A Guide to Maine Teaching Resources” will be an …
A Visit to Stephanie Levy’s Studio
I visited Stephanie Levy’s studio in Brunswick in June and it was an exciting time for both of us. Stephanie …
Susie Stephenson’s New Studio
Susie Stephenson is into fibers whole hog. She has been a rug hooker over many years known for her playful …
Getting Ready for Sew Class
During the past several winters, seamstress Barbara Taylor has been leading a garment sewing workshop for Maine Fiberarts. Barb uses commercial patterns …
Vinalhaven Dye Day
This July, a few friends from our spinning group headed for an all-fiber retreat on the island of Vinalhaven. It …
Knitting and Sunning at Haystack
This summer, I had the great fortune to serve as the Technical Assistant to Katharine Cobey’s knitting class. We were …
Spa Knit & Spin 2014
In February, to kick the New Year off, fiber lovers from all over New England converged at Spa, the New …
Fiber College Blogging Class
Fiber College represents several days of fiber-filled workshops, good food and fun at the Searsport Shores in Searsport, Maine. The …
Sculptural Knitting Workshop
In May, I attended a sculptural knitting workshop organized by the Maine Crafts Association. Haystack Mountain has a beautiful campus …
Freeform Quilting Workshop & Exhibit
This Spring, we held a workshop in freeform quilting, taught by artist Diane Langley of Westport Island. We used fabrics …