2025 Festival Workshops
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Introduction to Tunisian Crochet with Lori Harrison
Discover the fundamentals of Tunisian crochet. In this class, you’ll learn everything you need to start your Tunisian crochet journey. We’ll start with how to cast on the foundation row and go over Tunisian crochet stitch structure before covering all 5 basic stitches and finally how to bind off. At the end of the course, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to begin your first project!
This workshop is open to students age 16+
Date & Time
Saturday May 31st, 9am-12pm
Skill Level
Students much be able to crochet a chain stitch.
Materials Fee
$15 to cover yarn, hook, and handouts.
Students Should Bring
N/A
About the Instructor
Lori Harrison is the Tunisian crochet designer behind Aklori Designs. She’s the author of Exploring Tunisian Crochet and has been creating enjoyable, inclusive, and easy to follow garment and accessory patterns for all levels of Tunisian crochet enthusiasts since 2017.
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Intro to Tapestry Weaving: Exploring Color & Texture with Kira Dulaney
Weaving is an ancient art that is easy to learn yet has endless possibilities, and tapestry weaving is a wonderful introduction. Unleash your creativity while playing with color and texture! We will use a simple frame loom to make an artistic wall hanging while exploring plain weave as well as rya fringe, soumak, and clasped weft weaving techniques.
This workshop is open to students age 12+
Date & Time
Saturday May 31, 9am-12pm
Skill Level
No experience necessary
Materials Fee
$45 to cover loom, weaving needles, scissors, and yarn to complete your first project
Students Should Bring
Optional materials: yarn to incorporate into your piece
About the Instructor
Kira Dulaney has been teaching fiber arts classes and hosting crafty events in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond since 2002. As a teacher, her focus is on providing valuable information in a stress-free environment, and supporting students through the learning process. She is also the designer behind Kira K Designs, a line of original knitting and crochet patterns and kits featuring clean lines and intriguing details that are both interesting to make and easy to wear. Kira has taught at Estes Park Wool Market, Flag Wool, Flock Fiber Festival, Interweave Yarn Fest, Lambtown Festival, Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, the Natural Fiber Fair, Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival, Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat, Stitches events, and TNNA, as well as numerous guilds and yarn shops.
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Visible Mending: Woven Patches and Decorative Embroidery with Kira Dulaney
Visible Mending is a creative way to extend the life of your clothing and household items while embellishing them for a unique look. We will cover basic patches with running stitch as well as more decorative embroidery and woven darns using Speedweve looms. After this class, you'll look at holes and stains as opportunities rather than tragedies!
This workshop is open to students age 12+
Date & Time
Saturday May 31, 1pm-4pm
Skill Level
No experience necessary.
Materials Fee
$40 to cover embroidery hoop, embroidery needle, Speedweve style mending loom, two weaving needles, needle threader, various yarns/threads, and fabric for practicing. Other sizes and styles of Speedweve looms and extended platforms will be available to purchase.
Students Should Bring
Optional: items in need of mending to discuss and possibly fix in class
About the Instructor
Kira Dulaney has been teaching fiber arts classes and hosting crafty events in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond since 2002. As a teacher, her focus is on providing valuable information in a stress-free environment, and supporting students through the learning process. She is also the designer behind Kira K Designs, a line of original knitting and crochet patterns and kits featuring clean lines and intriguing details that are both interesting to make and easy to wear. Kira has taught at Estes Park Wool Market, Flag Wool, Flock Fiber Festival, Interweave Yarn Fest, Lambtown Festival, Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, the Natural Fiber Fair, Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival, Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat, Stitches events, and TNNA, as well as numerous guilds and yarn shops.
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Tanning Sheep Hides with Jay Begay
The art of hide tanning is a cross-cultural human legacy, one with an ancient heritage that spans across continents and lineages. Besides full hands-on experience, we will spend time discussing history, methodology and Navajo traditional approaches. Students will leave with an understanding of how to bring to life beautiful hand-tanned hides in their own small home tanning set-ups.
This workshop is open to students age 16+
Date & Time
Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31 from 9am to 5pm daily (with a break for lunch)
Skill Level
All levels welcome, no experience required
Material Fee
$150 students will take home their very own hide that they tan in class.
Students Should Bring
Rubber gloves, pumice stone, knife and tub
About the Instructor
Jay Begay originates from the community of Rocky Ridge in Northeastern Arizona. Jay's childhood was spent with his late Paternal Grandmother tending to the flock of sheep and goats. It was from his Grandma that he acquired these skills required to continue the pastoral ways. Today he continues to raise Navajo-Churro sheep and Angora Goats. Jay enjoys working with fiber and sharing his knowledge. Join Jay in this rare opportunity to learn the skills that were passed on from his late Paternal Grandmother.
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Knit a Mini Sock with Kira Dulaney
Learn the basics of knitting socks in a few hours by making an adorable mini sock! Knitting in the round starting at the cuff, you’ll knit a heel flap, turn the heel, work a gusset, then taper and graft the toe. Afterward you'll be ready to knit full-size socks from the top down.
This workshop is open to students age 12+
Date & Time
Sunday June 1, 9am-12pm
Skill Level
Students must be able to cast on, knit, and purl.
Material Fee
$10
Students Should Bring
- 50 yards DK or worsted weight yarn
- double-pointed needles in size that gives a firm fabric, likely US size 3-5, stitch marker, yarn needle.
Note: if either magic loop or 2 circular needles is your preference for knitting small circumferences in the round, you may do that instead of using double-pointed needles.
About the Instructor
Kira Dulaney has been teaching fiber arts classes and hosting crafty events in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond since 2002. As a teacher, her focus is on providing valuable information in a stress-free environment, and supporting students through the learning process. She is also the designer behind Kira K Designs, a line of original knitting and crochet patterns and kits featuring clean lines and intriguing details that are both interesting to make and easy to wear. Kira has taught at Estes Park Wool Market, Flag Wool, Flock Fiber Festival, Interweave Yarn Fest, Lambtown Festival, Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, the Natural Fiber Fair, Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival, Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat, Stitches events, and TNNA, as well as numerous guilds and yarn shops.
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Short Row Survey - Knitting in 3D with Kira Dulaney
Working short rows creates curves or wedges in your knitting, which can be used for asymmetric hems, easy sock heels & toes, bust darts to accommodate curves, slanted stripes, or smoothly bound-off shoulders. We’ll talk about when to use short rows, how to alter patterns to include them, and practice different techniques so you can choose your favorite.
This workshop is open to students age 12+
Date & Time
Sunday June 1, 1pm-4pm
Skill Level
Students need to be able to cast on, knit, purl, and tell the difference
Materials Fee
N/A
Students Should Bring
- 30 yards of smooth worsted or aran weight yarn
- knitting needles in a size appropriate for your yarn
- removable stitch markers
About the Instructor
Kira Dulaney has been teaching fiber arts classes and hosting crafty events in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond since 2002. As a teacher, her focus is on providing valuable information in a stress-free environment, and supporting students through the learning process. She is also the designer behind Kira K Designs, a line of original knitting and crochet patterns and kits featuring clean lines and intriguing details that are both interesting to make and easy to wear. Kira has taught at Estes Park Wool Market, Flag Wool, Flock Fiber Festival, Interweave Yarn Fest, Lambtown Festival, Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, the Natural Fiber Fair, Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival, Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat, Stitches events, and TNNA, as well as numerous guilds and yarn shops.
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Design your own color-work hat or cowl with Tressa Weidenaar
In this workshop students will learn how to design their own color-work hat or cowl using either Worsted or DK weight yarn. Students will be provided a base pattern for the design. They will learn about combining colors and create a mood board to help with inspiration. Once students have decided on a design they will create a motif on a chart. This will give them a chance to begin swatching for their design to ultimately create their own hat or cowl.
This workshop is open to students age 12+
Date & Time
Saturday May 31, 1pm-4pm
Skill Level
Intermediate: Familiar with color-work knitting and knitting in the round.
Materials Fee
N/A
Students Should Bring
- Worsted of DK weight yarn
- At least one ball of 200 yards or more of a main color, and at least one contrasting color of 100 yards or more.
Students are encouraged to bring several color options to help develop their design for this class. Colors can be scraps or leftover balls.
About the Instructor
Tressa Weidenaar is a Navajo knitwear designer and lives in Gallup, New Mexico, with her husband and two children. She knits, weaves, and creates with whatever materials are available. She has had designs published in Taproot Magazine, Making GIFTS, PomPom Quarterly, and Farm and Fiber Knits. She can be found on Instagram (@tsinbikee) and Ravelry (Tsinbikeeknits).
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Introduction to Spinning with Drop Spindles with Venacio Aragon
Hand spindles are one of humanity's most ancient technologies. In this workshop participants will learn the basic skills of using drop spindles to create yarns. Participants will learn about a variety of spindles from around the world and experiment with different spinning methods. Students will experiment with a variety of fibers, carding methods, and spindles.
This workshop is open to students age 16+
Date & Time
Saturday May 31, 9am-12pm
Skill Level
All levels, beginners welcome.
Materials Fee
$15 material fee for fibers.
Students Should Bring
Students may bring a notebook, their own drop spindles and carding paddles or wool combs.
About the Instructor
Venancio Aragon is a Navajo Textile artist and Instructor from New Mexico. He fuses archaeological data, memory and history into his innovative and vibrant weaving style. Venancio's work has been included in numerous exhibitions and publications around the United States. Venancio is an adjunct instructor of Textile Arts for the Navajo Cultural Arts Program at Dine College. "My work draws on the technical and aesthetic achievements of my ancestors. I view Navajo textile arts as an important element of global human culture and history. Our weaving practices are influenced by our colonial histories and the survival of Navajo textile arts is a testament to the vitality and adaptability of my people.
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Stitching the Desert: Hummingbird Needlepoint Workshop with Melissa Renfrey
This one-day workshop provides students with an introduction to needlepoint through the creation of a hand-stitched ornament inspired by the Arizona desert. Using Storyteller Stitchery’s hand-dyed yarn on 14-count mono canvas, participants will develop foundational needlepoint skills and gain confidence in their stitching technique.
The class is designed for both beginners and intermediate stitchers, allowing students to work at their own pace while building their needlepoint skills. By the end of the class, many students will have made significant progress, with clear instructions provided for any remaining stitching to be completed at home.
Day 1: Stitching the Ornament
Introduction to needlepoint, materials, and setup
Demonstration of foundational stitches and customization options
Hands-on stitching time with guided assistance
Open Q&A and troubleshooting
This workshop is open to students age 14+
Date & Time
Sunday June 1, 9am-4pm (with a break for lunch)
Skill Level
Suitable for beginners and those with intermediate needlepoint skills.
Materials Fee
$45 includes needlepoint kit, which students will keep.
Needlepoint kit: Pre-printed 14-count mono canvas with design, Storyteller Stitchery hand-dyed needlepoint yarn, Needle and threader, Needle minder, Color flyer of the design for reference, Instructional booklet with stitch diagrams and finishing tips.
Students Should Bring
Required: Small embroidery scissors
Optional: Stretcher bars and tacks (recommended for those who prefer working with taut canvas). A limited number will be available for purchase during the workshop.
About the Instructor
Melissa Renfrey is the creative mind behind Storyteller Stitchery, where she blends her passion for fiber arts with a love of storytelling. A skilled needleworker, knitter, spinner, and dyer, she finds joy in exploring texture, technique, and color. Her deep appreciation for wool fuels her artistic process, from hand-dyeing vibrant fibers to crafting unique needlepoint designs. Whether teaching or creating, her happy place is always with yarn in hand, inspiring others to discover the beauty of fiber arts.
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Introduction to Spinning with the Navajo Spindle with Venancio Aragon
The Navajo spindle is an ancient technology of the American Southwest. Participants will learn basic methods of fiber preparation and will experiment with various fibers in order to learn how to use Navajo spindles to create different types of yarn. Participants will learn about Navajo history and culture related to the textile arts.
This workshop is open to students age 16+
Date & Time
Sunday June 1, 1pm-4pm
Skill Level
All levels, beginners welcome.
Materials Fee
$15 material fee for fibers.
Students Should Bring
Students may bring a notebook, a Navajo spindle and carding paddles or wool combs.
About the Instructor
Venancio Aragon is a Navajo Textile artist and Instructor from New Mexico. He fuses archaeological data, memory and history into his innovative and vibrant weaving style. Venancio's work has been included in numerous exhibitions and publications around the United States. Venancio is an adjunct instructor of Textile Arts for the Navajo Cultural Arts Program at Dine College. "My work draws on the technical and aesthetic achievements of my ancestors. I view Navajo textile arts as an important element of global human culture and history. Our weaving practices are influenced by our colonial histories and the survival of Navajo textile arts is a testament to the vitality and adaptability of my people."
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Pine Needle Basket Weaving with Cheryl Coronado-Bruton
In this workshop participants will learn to prepare pine needles, start, shape and finish a basket. Instruction will be provided so participants can learn two different stitches to decorate their baskets.
This workshop is open to students age 14+
Date & Time
Sunday June 1, 9am-4pm (with a break for lunch)
Skill Level
No previous experience needed.
Materials Fee
A $15 materials fee is included in the cost of registration.
This covers:
- centers
- raffia
- artificial sinew
- darning needles
- gauge
- processed pine needles
- handouts
Students Should Bring
Required Materials:
- small scissors
- thimble
- needle nose pliers
About the Instructor
As a child, teen and young adult Cheryl was enthralled with crafts. Sewing, crocheting, knitting, spinning, weaving, pottery, batik, book and jewelry making all caught her attention. She pursued some crafts for short periods of time, other have become lifelong hobbies. Cheryl began making pine needle baskets in the mid-1970's and continued through the mid-1980's. Marrying, building a home, having a baby and starting two companies left little time for any crafts including basket making, so Cheryl put her raffia aside. 35 years later her community and the world were hit with Covid. Many of her recreational activities were no longer available and she was pondering how to replace them. As she watched her husband hauling off pine needles one day she thought "What a waste. Those pine needles would make lovely baskets." And so, it began again.
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Off-loom Weaving with Jessica Holton
In this workshop, students will learn the basics about weaving. They will pick a pattern to begin an off-loom weaving project. They will learn how to begin the warp and weft on a 4" x 4" piece of wood (without pegs or grooves). They will use a tapestry needle for the shuttle.
This workshop is open to students age 18+
Date & Time
Saturday May 31, 1pm-4pm
Skill Level
All levels
Materials Fee
$20 to cover yarn, tapestry needles, 4" x 4" flat fence post cap, copies of patterns
Students Should Bring
Magnifying glass (if needed)
About the Instructor
Jessica Holton is a clinical social worker by training who began her fiber arts journey in September 2022. She took a drop spindle fiber spinning class and began to wonder what how she would use the spun yarn. She began weaving on a tapestry loom in October 2022, taught herself how to knit in December 2022, and attended her first off-loom (virtual) workshop in February 2023. Although she is a national presenter in her professional role, this will be her first time teaching about fiber arts.
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