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WORKSHOPS

Fiber Fest workshops are offered through the Folk School.

Interested in TEACHING a fiber-related workshop?

Contact Kerri Hamos at the Folk School!

kerri@folk.school | 907-457-1219

  • Tempestry Project: Weaving Weather Data
    Tempestry Project: Weaving Weather Data
    Sun, Oct 08
    The Folk School Cabin (Pioneer Park)
    Oct 08, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM AKDT
    The Folk School Cabin (Pioneer Park), 2300 Airport Way, Cabin 66, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
    Learn the art of tapestry weaving while recording weather data from past spring months in Fairbanks.
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  • Intro to Lace Knitting with the Alder Creek Cowl
    Intro to Lace Knitting with the Alder Creek Cowl
    Tue, Oct 10
    The Folk School Cabin (Pioneer Park)
    Oct 10, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM AKDT
    The Folk School Cabin (Pioneer Park), 2300 Airport Way, Cabin 66, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
    The Alder Creek Cowl is the perfect first lace project for the beginner knitter or those new to lace knitting.
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  • Botanical Bundle Dyeing with Flowers and Natural Dyes
    Botanical Bundle Dyeing with Flowers and Natural Dyes
    Thu, Oct 12
    The Folk School Cabin (Pioneer Park)
    Oct 12, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Folk School Cabin (Pioneer Park), 2300 Airport Way, Cabin 66, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
    Bundle dyeing is a technique that involves wrapping fabric with plant materials, such as petals and leaves, and allowing their natural pigments to infuse the fabric.
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  • Intro to Crochet: Beginner Granny Square
    Intro to Crochet: Beginner Granny Square
    Sat, Oct 14
    Pioneer Park - Blue Room
    Oct 14, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM AKDT
    Pioneer Park - Blue Room, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
    Learn the basics of crocheting a granny square, including the chain stitch, slip stitch, and double crochet that will compose your square.
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  • Drop Spindling
    Drop Spindling
    Sat, Oct 14
    Pioneer Park - Blue Room
    Oct 14, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM AKDT
    Pioneer Park - Blue Room, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
    Learn how to spin fiber using a drop spindle - no experience required!
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  • Needle-Felted Pumpkin Magic
    Needle-Felted Pumpkin Magic
    Sat, Oct 14
    The Folk School Cabin (Pioneer Park)
    Oct 14, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM AKDT
    The Folk School Cabin (Pioneer Park), 2300 Airport Way, Cabin 66, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
    Dive into the whimsical world of needle felting and craft your own enchanting pumpkin decorations!
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  • Beginning Crocheting for Parents and Children
    Beginning Crocheting for Parents and Children
    Sun, Oct 15
    Pioneer Park - Blue Room
    Oct 15, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Pioneer Park - Blue Room, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
    Learn to crochet along with your child!
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  • Felted Flower Fun
    Felted Flower Fun
    Sun, Oct 15
    The Folk School Cabin (Pioneer Park)
    Oct 15, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM AKDT
    The Folk School Cabin (Pioneer Park), 2300 Airport Way, Cabin 66, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
    In this hands-on workshop, you’ll craft stunning needle-felted flowers that burst with color and personality.
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  • Indigo Dyeing with the Organic VAT Method
    Indigo Dyeing with the Organic VAT Method
    Sun, Oct 15
    The Folk School Workshop (Pioneer Park)
    Oct 15, 11:30 AM – Oct 16, 3:00 PM
    The Folk School Workshop (Pioneer Park), 2300 Airport Way, Cabin 66, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
    Discover the magical properties of indigo, a rich blue dye that has fascinated cultures for centuries.
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  • Lock Spinning with Mohair
    Lock Spinning with Mohair
    Tue, Oct 17
    The Folk School Cabin (Pioneer Park)
    Oct 17, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Folk School Cabin (Pioneer Park), 2300 Airport Way, Cabin 66, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
    Learn how to lock spin!
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