Events at Slowfiber

Slowfiber is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to reduce, reuse, and upcycle all things fashion... while looking fabulous. The shop is a mini-bazaar and a crafter's paradise of everything you need including instruction. They host workshops of all kinds to help you learn everything you ever wanted to know about working with fabric.

Upcoming Events

Sewing Machine Project Help Session at Slowfiber

 
4/24/26
 
$25 per hour
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents an open lab with tutor Claire DeLucchi to help you with your sewing machine project on Friday, April 24, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Fee is $25 per hour - book for as much time as you need in this drop-in class,...

Learn to Make Vivacious Baskets at Slowfiber

 
4/25/26
 
$140
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Vivacious Vessels, Project Baskets taught by Vicki Assegued . Register here.

In this class you'll learn to wrap a core with fabrics, yarn, string and every other long skinny thing you can think of, coiling it all into a gorgeous vessel, with colors, materials and embellishments that will take it far beyond an ordinary basket.

Moyozashi Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
4/25/26
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Moyozashi Sashiko Stitching Workshop taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Saturday, April 25, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Fee is $85 - register here.

In this workshop, you'll create a template to mark the cloth, discover the best way to stitch lines in traditional Moyozashi style, and get help creating an effective color palette of threads.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Scarf at Slowfiber

 
5/9/26
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Unlock Your Creativity with Nuno Felt Scarf Making, a workshop led by instructor Sahar Jabr. Register here.

Join Slowfiber for this workshop perfect for beginners and intermediate participants. The goal? To unleash your inner artist and take home a one-of-a-kind scarf.

Sewing Machine Project Help Session at Slowfiber

 
5/22/26
 
$25 per hour
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents an open lab with tutor Claire DeLucchi to help you with your sewing machine project on Friday, May 22, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Fee is $25 per hour - book for as much time as you need in this drop-in class,...

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Landscape at Slowfiber

 
5/23/26
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Felting Favorite Environments: A Landscape, led by instructor Sahar Jabr. Register here.

You’re invited to bring a landscape photo that speaks to you - a place you love, remember, or dream of. We’ll use it as inspiration for a wet felting project. The process is gentle, tactile, and meditative.

Past Events

Learn to Make Felt Blossoms at Slowfiber

 
4/11/26
 
$75
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber invites you to learn how to make unique felt blossoms from scratch in this workshop taught by Sahar Jabr on Saturday, April 11, 12:30pm-3:30pm. Fee is $75. Register here.

This hands-on felting workshop is designed for beginning or intermediate students, whether you're learning to work with felt for the first time or expanding your existing skills.

Sewing Machine Project Help Session at Slowfiber

 
3/28/26
 
$25 per hour
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents an open lab with tutor Claire DeLucchi to help you with your sewing machine project. Bring your machine and what you're working on and get coaching while learning a new technique. Claire is a long-time garment guru with lots of sewing tips and tricks up her sleeve. $25 per hour. Learn more.

Radiant Fabric Collage Workshop at Slowfiber

 
3/28/26
 
$140
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop on Radiant Fabric Collage taught by Vicki Assegued . Register here.

Radiant Fabric Collage is an innovative design concept developed by Vicki using concentric layering and repetition. You get to experiment with balance, color and shape. There's no sewing involved - we'll use an iron-on adhesive with a cardboard background. Perfect for all levels.

Learn Hitomezashi Sashiko Stitching at Slowfiber

 
3/21/26
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a class taught by textile artist Kris Nardello. Hitomezashi stitching is a beautiful way to mend and build strength in cloth. We can use the technique on jeans, skirts, tops, and jackets for the design factor, but when it's used over a patch on a pair of worn-down jeans it's magic. Learn more.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Landscape at Slowfiber

 
3/14/26
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Felting Favorite Environments: A Landscape, led by instructor Sahar Jabr. Register here.

You’re invited to bring a landscape photo that speaks to you - a place you love, remember, or dream of. We’ll use it as inspiration for a wet felting project. The process is gentle, tactile, and meditative.

Boro Stitching and Mending Workshop at Slowfiber

 
2/28/26
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Do you have holes in the knees of your favorite jeans? Stains on the sleeves of that comfy shirt? If you want to learn fast, instinctual, and decorative hand stitching and patching, join this 4-hour Boro Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber. Fee is $85 - register here .

Beginner Hand Stitching Class at Slowfiber

 
2/21/26
 
$75
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Beginner Hand Stitching Class starting February 21. We'll meet for three consecutive Saturdays, 10am-11:30am. Fee is $75, register here .

In this class, you'll learn four basic hand-stitches that will get you through almost any project: running, back, hem, and whip stitch. You'll also learn where to use them and which fabrics, threads, and needles to use for which projects.

Slowfiber Holiday Craft Bazaar 2025

 
11/28/25
 
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents our annual Holiday Craft Bazaar opening Friday, 11/28 and running through 12/20. Featuring handmade fiber arts, accessories, and jewelry by local artisans, it's perfect for holiday shopping!

Hours are Wed-Fri, 11:30am-5pm, and Sat, 12:30pm-5pm.

Moyozashi Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
11/15/25
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Moyozashi Sashiko Stitching Workshop taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Saturday, November 15, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Fee is $85 - register here.

In this workshop, you'll create a template to mark the cloth, discover the best way to stitch lines in traditional Moyozashi style, and get help creating an effective color palette of threads.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Scarf at Slowfiber

 
11/14/25
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Unlock Your Creativity with Nuno Felt Scarf Making, a 5-hour workshop led by instructor Sahar Jabr. Register here .

Join Slowfiber for this workshop perfect for beginners and intermediate participants. The goal? To unleash your inner artist and take home a one-of-a-kind scarf.

Porcelain Button and Bead Making at Slowfiber

 
11/8/25
 
$80
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Pulls, Beads, and Buttons: The Necessary Fun Bits , a workshop led by instructor Isabelle Olson. Fee is $80 - register here . We'll use porcelain clay to create a set of buttons and glaze them - perfect for beginners or those with a bit of practice.

Get the Button 411 - Workshop at Slowfiber

 
10/25/25
 
$25
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop all about buttons taught by Jaki Canterbury and Janet White on Saturday, October 25, 10am-12pm. Fee is $25 - register here.

Is a button made from glass, shell, milk, bones, seeds? Who knows? Janet White knows that along with a lot of history and culture. Come learn from her and bring your mysterious buttons.

Radiant Fabric Collage Workshop at Slowfiber

 
10/11/25
 
$135
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop on Radiant Fabric Collage taught by Vicki Assegued . Register here.

Radiant Fabric Collage is an innovative design concept developed by Vicki using concentric layering and repetition. You get to experiment with balance, color and shape. There's no sewing involved - we'll use an iron-on adhesive with a cardboard background. Perfect for all levels.

Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Machine at Slowfiber

 
10/10/25
 
$150
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Sewing Machine taught by Dawn on Fridays, 11:30am-1:30pm, October 10-31. Space is limited - register online . Fee is $150.

This class is designed for beginners or those who haven't sewn in a long time and want to relearn. You'll choose your project with the help of the instructor.

Beginner Hand Stitching Class at Slowfiber

 
9/13/25
 
$75
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Beginner Hand Stitching Class starting September 13. We'll meet for three consecutive Saturdays, 9:30am-11am. Fee is $75, register here .

About Hand Stitching

Did you know that sewing is not just for sewing...

Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Machine at Slowfiber

 
9/10/25
 
$150
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Sewing Machine taught by Jaki Canterbury on Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm, September 10 - October 8. Space is limited - register online . Fee is $150.

This class is designed for beginners or those who haven't sewn in a long time and want to relearn. You'll choose your project with the help of the instructor.

Porcelain Button and Bead Making at Slowfiber

 
8/30/25
 
$80
 
Slowfiber

Learn the basics of ceramic sculpting and glazing at Pulls, Beads, and Buttons: The Necessary Fun Bits , a workshop at Slowfiber. We'll use porcelain clay to make our buttons and then glaze them. Perfect for beginners or those with a bit of practice. Fee is $80 - register here .

Learn Hitomezashi Sashiko Stitching at Slowfiber

 
8/23/25
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Hitomezashi Sashiko Stitching Class taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Saturday, August 23, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Fee is $85 - register here .

About the Workshop

Japanese in origin, Hitomezashi stitching is a beautiful...

Learn to Sew a Simple, Well-Fitting Shirt at Slowfiber

 
8/20/25
 
$325
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop with Loes Hinse on how to design and sew a simple, well-fitting shirt on August 20 & 21, 11:30am-3:30pm. Register here.

Renowned for her timeless and versatile fashion designs, Loes Hinse emphasizes comfort, elegance, and practicality. Her sewing patterns have empowered countless home sewists to recreate her signature styles with ease.

Beginner Hand Stitching Class at Slowfiber

 
8/8/25
 
$75
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Beginner Hand Stitching Class starting August 8. We'll meet for three consecutive Fridays, 6pm-7:30pm. Fee is $75, register here .

About Hand Stitching

Did you know that sewing is not just for sewing...

Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Machine at Slowfiber

 
8/8/25
 
$150
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Sewing Machine on Fridays, 11am-1pm, August 8-29. Space is limited - register online . Fee is $150.

This class is designed for beginners or those who haven't sewn in a long time and want to relearn. You'll choose your project with the help of the instructor.

Intermediate Free Motion Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
5/31/25
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents an Intermediate Free Motion Stitching Workshop taught by Lyn Sandberg on May 31, 12:30pm-5pm. Fee is $85 - register here.

Free Motion Collage using a sewing machine combines raw edge applique, design, and free motion quilting. Layer backing, batting, and applique-able shapes and sew it together all at the same time.