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From stitching, felting, dyeing, knitting, weaving, to rug hooking, wearable art, and other textile techniques, we have classes for beginners to advanced-level students.
New classes will be listed here as they are open for registration. To receive updates on the newest and latest classes and events, sign up here to receive our Textile Tuesday and Textiles on the Town e-newsletters with information on all of our program activities.
Adult classes are intended for ages 16+, unless otherwise specified.
If you encounter any issues registering for a class or want to be put on a waiting list for a SOLD OUT class, please contact the Shop at 612-436-0464.
When visiting any public place during this pandemic, there’s always a risk of exposure to COVID-19. When visiting Textile Center, you voluntarily assume all risk knowing that COVID-19 is extremely contagious, and that for some people it can lead to severe illness and death. Please read before registering, and thank you for following Textile Center’s Safety Protocols.
To be put on a waiting list for a SOLD OUT class, please contact the Shop at 612-436-0464.
Color Theory
Tuesday, January 26, 1 – 3 pm CST
with Sandra Brick
Stitched Resist
Wednesday, February 3, 1 – 2:30 pm CST
with Ceci Lewis
Sashiko Coasters
Thursday, February 4, 1 – 3 pm CST
with Sandra Brick
Found Textile Collage
Wednesday, February 10 and Thursday, February 18, 1 – 3 pm CST
with Laura Wennstrom
Intro to Blackwork Embroidery
Thursday, January 21, 1 – 4 pm
with Karen Weiberg
Circles Table Runner – SOLD OUT!
Saturday, January 23, 10 am – 4 pm
with Leslie Granbeck
Intro to Joomchi Papers
Wednesday, January 27, 10 am – 2 pm
with Karen Searle
The Bog Coat
Tuesday, February 2 and Thursday, February 4, 12 – 3 pm
with Ella Ramsey
Felted Luminarias
Saturday, February 6, 10 am – 2:30 pm
with Leslie Granbeck
Marillas Basket
Tuesday, February 9 and Thursday, February 11, 10 am – 1:30 pm
with Debbie Johnson
Mastering Machine Tension
Tuesday, February 16, 1 – 4 pm
with Steve Pauling
Workshop teaching opportunities are an open application process, and geared toward 2 – 18 hour workshops and demos, delivered in-person or recorded at Textile Center, in Minneapolis, MN. These digital and in-person classes align with our mission of “honoring textile traditions, promoting excellence and innovation, and inspiring widespread participation in fiber art.”
Many classes include a materials fee to cover supplies provided by the instructor. These materials fees are listed on course registration pages and are payable to the instructor at the first class meeting. Te see what specific materials are included in this fee, please click on the supply list for the class. Materials fees are not included in your class registration.
Some classes also have a supply list of items that you need to bring to class. These supplies cover the basics AND specialty items required by the instructor to ensure you have the best possible experience in the class. Basics are things like scissors, paper and pencil for notes, an apron or appropriate garb for messy projects, and essential tools–like a working sewing machine for a sewing class! Please download by clicking the link in the class description. The supply list will also be included in your confirmation email, sent by our staff about a week before the class convenes. You may also request that your supply list be sent via postal mail or email. Feel free to reach out to us if you have ANY questions about supplies!
Our current withdrawal and cancellation policies are in effect. However, if the refund deadline has passed and you are sick or do not want to attend class because you are concerned about health risk, we’d be happy to either provide a one-time full tuition transfer to another class for use by March 31, 2021. Please communicate any changes to Raye Cordes, rcordes@textilecentermn.org, before the start of the class to use this transfer option.
In-person classes:
If your notice of withdrawal or tuition transfer is received at least 5 business days before the start of your workshop, you will receive a refund of your workshop fee, minus a $25 non-refundable processing fee.
There is no refund of workshop or processing fees if your notice of withdrawal or tuition transfer is received less than 5 business days before the start of your workshop. We will be happy to provide you with a receipt for your donation to Textile Center.
Digital classes:
Due to the nature of digital access to the classes and distribution of supplies, refunds will not be processed if you cancel your registration in less than 10 business days before the start of class.
If your notice of withdrawal or tuition transfer is received at least 10 business days before the start of your workshop, you will receive a refund of your workshop payment, minus a $25 non-refundable processing fee.
Tuition transfers for both in-person and digital classes are treated like class withdrawals, and are charged a non-refundable $25 processing fee.
If minimum enrollment is not met by the registration deadline, we reserve the right to cancel any workshop. If we cancel for any reason, you will receive a full refund. Registration deadline will vary, but is generally one week before the start of the class.
See individual workshop information for special cancellation policies. Generally, 50% refund available if withdrawn by the Earlybird deadline. Due to the scheduling nature of these classes and arrangements for instructors, no refunds are available after that.
Admission to special events, lectures, demos, and trainings is nonrefundable.
All classes have limited space available (8-12 students) and fill quickly. Please feel free to call and check on class availability before you send in your registration. We are not able to hold spaces without payment.
If the class you are interested in is full, we are generally able to take a waiting list for a class and will call you if a space opens up.
Please contact Textile Center at 612-436-0464 if you have concerns about inclement weather during the time of your class. If the class runs as scheduled and you do not attend, there will be no refund of any registration fees. If Textile Center cancels the class, we will contact each student as soon as a decision is made–at either the email or phone number on the registration–and do our best to reschedule the class for a different date. If you are unable to attend the new date, a full refund will be processed.
These 2 – 5 day classes, led by nationally and internationally recognized leaders in the field of textiles and fiberart, are just the ticket to introduce new ideas, build on old ones, and learn new fiber art skills in a supportive and rigorous learning environment! Instructors for Guest Teaching Artist classes are invited by Textile Center to lead these special workshops. For more information, contact Tracy Krumm, Director for Artistic Advancement at tkrumm@textilecentermn.org.
INTERLACE classes are perfect for art lovers and makers, ages 55+, and geared to beginners. No previous fiber art experience required! Join our creative community, and bring your interest in learning a new skill in a supportive environment, taught by experienced Textile Center instructors. Classes are focused in a skill-building or idea-based topic area, where a learning cohort model builds relationships and community through engagement in the fiber arts!