Adult Classes

All in-person classes require proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Click here to submit your proof of vaccination.

Proof of vaccination must be received 3 days (72 hours) before class, or your registration will be cancelled and refunded, subject to the $25 processing fee.

Masks continue to be required for all, as of March 1, 2022.

Learn a new skill, or expand your knowledge on different fiber art forms in our Adult Classes!

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.
Financial assistance and full tuition scholarships are available for many of our classes. Please email Tracy Krumm, tkrumm@textilecentermn.org to inquire.

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.

COVID-19 precautions for in-person classes to help keep you safe while you learn:

Vaccinations continue to be required for all in-person classes. This policy began 9/13/21. Click here to submit your proof of vaccination.
Masks continue to be required for ALL PARTICIPANTS, as of March 1, 2022.
Tables 6 ft. apart
Larger classroom space, smaller class capacity
Sanitization before every class
Students coming only for classes enter through the back door; other visitors can enter through the front door (no appointments necessary!)
Please sanitize hands on entry to the building
New ionization system in place for air purification
New smart classroom features in place, including large screen TV projections and overhead camera capture for detailed demonstrations

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. (updated September 2021)

Class Spotlight

Thursday, June 2, 6 – 8:30 pm
Kathleen Richert
Darts are one of the design elements that give a garment shape. Learn how to manipulate dart placement for a better fit or redesign a favorite pattern for variety. Experiment with moving and repositioning darts. This hands-on class will not include any sewing. However, please note: experience sewing clothing is required, as it will help students understand how apply the techniques that are covered in this class.

This is an in-person class, which requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Click here to submit your proof of vaccination. Proof of vaccination must be received 3 days (72 hours) before class, or your registration is subject to cancellation with a full refund of your payment.
**See supply list of items to bring to class**
Click here to download supply list.

Instructor Bio:
Kathleen Richert has been involved in the Twin Cities’ textile scene for 25 years. Primarily a garment maker, her background includes teaching skills in surface design and dyeing, pattern drafting, garment construction, tailoring, and the imaginative use of materials. Her textile art is equally varied, from party dresses made of Mylar snack food packaging and Coca Cola cans, to millinery work, to lace-like ‘drawings’ using the sewing machine. Richert also specializes in the production of museum-quality, historically accurate clothing, fabrication of soft props, and costume work for theater and dance productions including Circus Juventas.

NOTE: Under SHIPPING in your shopping cart, PLEASE CHECK “CLASS/EVENT: NO SHIPPING REQUIRED

Designing with Darts • June 2; Proof of Vaccination Required Upon Registration. Thank You!

Tuesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 9, 1 - 4 pm
Ella Ramsey
Learn to sew a Bog Coat based on an ancient woven garment found in a bog in Denmark. This pattern-less coat is low waste, environmentally friendly, and has so many possibilities! It is easy to make with 1 ½ yards of 54” wide fabric so bring the good stuff! The coat is basically one piece of fabric with cuffs and a collar. To help inspire students, Ella will be bringing in several coats for students to try on and inspect for design details so you get yours just right. Great for hand woven fabrics, hand painted or dyed pieces you have had trouble cutting, new large digital prints or that great throw blanket you got on a trip. It is a one size fits most pattern and works best with fabrics that drape well: wool, linen, silk and some blends. Materials fee $10 - $25, payable to instructor - depending on how much of the instructor’s materials you use.
This is an in-person class, which requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Click here to submit your proof of vaccination. Proof of vaccination must be received 3 days (72 hours) before class, or your registration is subject to cancellation with a full refund of your payment.
**See supply list of items to bring to class**
Click here to download supply list.

Instructor Bio:
Ella Ramsey has been sewing since she was 8 and made her first coat at 11, sparking her interest in all types of textiles. She produces garments that are low waste and combines felted, hand dyed, and handwoven pieces to make one of a kind garments that are attractive, fun, and comfortable. Ramsey is best known for her Vionnet Spiral dresses (and her sailing skills!). She is a member of Wearable Arts Midwest, the Minnesota Feltmakers' Guild, and the Weavers Guild of Minnesota, and is Past President of Textile Center’s Board of Directors.

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The Bog Coat • June 7 and 9; Proof of Vaccination Required Upon Registration. Thank You!

Saturday, June 11, 1 – 4 pm
Laura Burlis
Everyone knows there's a Fairy Housing shortage.... so do your bit to solve the problem! In this beginner level class you'll learn two millefiori designs: a bullseye cane used to

Fairy House in Clay • June 11; Proof of Vaccination Required Upon Registration. Thank You!

Tuesday, June 14, 6 – 9 pm
Kaylyn Gerenz
Need a new sewing buddy? Join us for this introductory needle felting class, where students will combine various types of wool using needle felting techniques to create a functional pincushion! Learn to shape wool fleece into spheres and shapes with a special felting needle, and create line and definition on the surface using color gradation and texture. By the end of class your sweet porcupine companion will be a ready to partner in your next great sewing adventure. This class is perfect for beginners and great for those who want to join an in-person class to sharpen their skills! Materials fee is $20, payable to the instructor at the time of class.
This is an in-person class, which requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Click here to submit your proof of vaccination. Proof of vaccination must be received 3 days (72 hours) before class, or your registration is subject to cancellation with a full refund of your payment.
**See supply list of items to bring to class**
Click here to download supply list.

Instructor Bio:
Kaylyn Gerenz is an educator and artist in St. Paul, MN who started needle felting over a decade ago. She uses fiber as a main element in her professional artwork to communicate the urgency to document memories and history, and continues to explore the idea of flesh and fabric as evocative containers. She recently received her MFA in sculpture from the University of Wisconsin- Madison, where she taught a visual culture course for two years. kaylyngerenz.com

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Needle Felted Plucky Porcupine Pincushion • June 14; Proof of Vaccination Required Upon Registration. Thank You!

To be put on a waiting list for a SOLD OUT class, please contact the Shop at 612-436-0464.

Financial assistance is available for many of our classes. Please email Tracy Krumm, tkrumm@textilecentermn.org to inquire for more information.

= Digital class, via Zoom

May

Building an Embroidery Sketchbook: Foundational Stitches – SOLD OUT!
Thursday, May 19, 6 – 9 pm
with Kelsey McGregor

Making Stuffed Animals Beyond the Binary – SOLD OUT!
Tuesday, May 24, 6 – 9 pm
with Sophia Munic

June

Modern Tapestry Weaving – SOLD OUT!
Wednesdays, June 1 and 8, 6 – 9 pm
with Ashley Kreisman

Designing with Darts
Thursday, June 2, 6 – 8:30 pm
with Kathleen Richert

Intro to Wet Felting
Saturday, June 4, 10 am – 3:30 pm
with Leslie Granbeck

The Bog Coat
Tuesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 9, 1 – 4 pm
with Ella Ramsey

Fairy House in Clay – NEW!
Saturday, June 11, 1 – 4 pm
with Laura Burlis

Needle Felted Plucky Porcupine Pincushion – NEW!
Tuesday, June 14, 6 – 9 pm
with Kaylyn Gerenz

Sewing Machine Maintenance – SOLD OUT!
Wednesday, June 15, 1 – 4 pm
with Steve Pauling

Intro to the Art of Hand Block Printing
Wednesday, June 15, 6 – 9 pm
with Katrina Ulrich

Felted Beads and Jewelry – NEW!
Saturday, June 18, 10 am – 2:30 pm
with Leslie Granbeck

Building an Embroidery Sketchbook: Fill Stitches and Knots
Tuesday, June 21, 6 – 9 pm
with Kelsey McGregor

Fundamentals of Foundation Paper Piecing – NEW!
Wednesday, June 22, 1 – 4 pm
with Rose Allen

Intro to Sashiko
Thursday, June 23, 6 – 9 pm
with Sandra Brick

July

Building an Embroidery Sketchbook: Foundational Stitches
Thursday, July 7, 6 – 9 pm
with Kelsey McGregor

Sashiko: Create and Transfer Patterns
Tuesday, July 12, 6 – 9 pm
with Sandra Brick

Your Own Master Dress Pattern
Wednesdays, July 20 & 27, 6 – 9 pm
with Kathleen Richert

Get Started: Needle Felting
Thursday, July 21, 6 – 8 pm
with Kaylyn Gerenz

Intro to Polymer Clay: Beads and Buttons
Saturday, July 23, 1 – 4 pm
with Laura Burlis

Mastering Machine Tension
Tuesday, July 26, 1 – 4 pm
with Steve Pauling

Get Started: Suminagashi on Fabric
Tuesday, July 26, 6 – 8 pm
with Sandra Brick

Intro to Traditional Rug Hooking
Wednesday, July 27, 1 – 4 pm
with Katie DeCosse

Intro to Coiling
Thursday, July 28, 6 – 9 pm
with Alonzo Pantoja

August

Shibori: Arashi
Tuesday, August 2, 6 – 9 pm
with Sandra Brick

Found Textile Collage
Thursday, August 4, 6 – 9 pm
with Laura Wennstrom

Sashiko: Experiments with Thread, Cloth, and Design
Saturday, August 6, 10 am – 3 pm
with Sandra Brick

Felted Vases, Vessels, and Bowls
Saturday, August 20, 10 am – 3:30 pm
with Leslie Granbeck

Needle Felted Grumpy Hedgehog Pincushion
Tuesday, August 23, 6 – 9 pm
with Kaylyn Gerenz

Intro to Quilting Fundamentals
Wednesday, August 24, 1 – 4 pm
with Rose Allen

Weaving as Collage
Thursday, August 25, 6 – 9 pm
with Alonzo Pantoja

Stitched Shibori
Saturday, August 27, 10 am – 3 pm
with Sandra Brick

Free Motion Stitching
Wednesday, August 31, 1 – 4 pm
with Steve Pauling

Workshop Proposals

Call for Adult Workshop Proposals: Watch for a link to the proposal application, during open application periods. All application periods are advertised in our e-newsletters–weekly (while open) in Textile Tuesday or bi-weekly in Textiles on the Town. (Click HERE to sign up for these newsletters.)

Upcoming deadlines are as follows (these deadlines are subject to change):

Summer 2022 Deadline (May – August) — Teaching opportunities are currently filled!

Fall 2022 Deadline (September – December classes) — June 15, 2022

Winter 2023 Deadline (January- April classes) — October 15, 2022

Workshop teaching opportunities are an open application process, and geared toward 3 – 6 hour workshops and demos, delivered in-person or digitally at Textile Center, in Minneapolis, MN. These in-person and digital classes align with our mission of “honoring textile traditions, promoting excellence and innovation, nurturing appreciation, and inspiring widespread participation in fiber art.”

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Program team at 612-436-0464, or email Tracy Krumm at tkrumm@textilecentermn.org.

Supply Lists & Material Fees

Materials Fees

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. To 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.

Supply Lists

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!

Withdrawals & Cancellations

COVID-19 UPDATE:

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 due to COVID-19, we’d be happy to either provide a full tuition refund or credit toward another class. Please communicate any changes to Tracy Krumm, tkrumm@textilecentermn.org, before the start of the class.

Students who register for IN-PERSON classes and do not upload their proof of vaccination 72 hours before the start of class will receive refunds, subject to the $25 processing fee.

Withdrawals & Tuition Transfers:

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.

Cancellations

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.

Guest Teaching Artist Workshops

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.

Events and Trainings

Admission to special events, lectures, demos, and trainings is nonrefundable.

Register Early!

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.

Inclement Weather

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.

INTERLACE Classes

INTERLACE programs for 55+ adults

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!

These exciting 8-week classes are offered in-person, Spring – Fall, with digital offerings from January – March. Classes are listed on the website, as they are scheduled. Click below for details!

Learn more here

Our INTERLACE program is supported by funding from E.A. Michelson Philanthropy’s Vitality Arts^® program.

Guest Teaching Artists

NOTE: Guest Teaching Artist classes are currently on hold until Spring/Summer 2022, due to COVID-19

Join us with a commitment to renew, inspire, and grow your creative practice with a Guest Teaching Artist Class!

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.

Learn more and view the current lineup here