NYC Textile Classes

Learn to sew on your sewing machine, or use one of ours. Our private sewing lessons are taught at our studio school for Kids, Teens or Adults. Students come in to our well-equipped studio (instead of sending out a traveling instructor) which keeps the price affordable. If you like, add another person and make it a Mom-and-Me class. Or "sew-cialize" and learn with a...

Students will be able to learn how to weave with a pre-set loom. Experiment with ideas and materials in a 2-hour class and take your creation home with you.You can use various materials from our hundreds of yarn selections. Cost of materials will be charged by weight. Your artwork is weighed when it's finished....

In this technique sampler class you will learn casting on & joining in the round on circular needles, double pointed needles & magic loop. In-the-round secrets revealed such as: how to convert a flat pattern to in the round and how to gauge swatch for an in the round project. You’ll be knitting in circles in no time!Prerequisite Classes: Knitting...

Join Darrin and the guys in a fun and relaxing night of yarn crafting. Not a class, just a great social group. Meet fellow male yarncrafters in our ever growing group, in your private men's club! Also, get 10% off any purchase in the Studio the night of the group. Join us for camaraderie, yarn, and fun.Please note: The group will be cancelled if less than 2 people...

Learn how to create sculptures with wool. Participants will learn to make three dimensional forms using wool roving, a special needle, and lots of imagination.These pieces can stand alone, hang in a window, or be witty embellishments on a knitted, or crocheted hat or sweater....

We'll demonstrate the basic procedures for dyeing with immersion and direct dye methods. You will learn how to create formulas to achieve your own custom colors, and how to balance colors to create bright / muted tones and shades. For this introductory workshop, we'll focus on the fundamentals of solid color dyeing and some creative effects such as ombré patterns....

Hang out and knit or crochet with friends, or meet other yarncrafters. There will be a staff member on hand to help with those UFOs. Join us for this fun group; not a class, just a place to meet. Get those UFOs (unfinished objects) off your hooks and needles. Come join our afternoon “UFO Support Group”. Come hang out and knit or crochet with friends or meet other...

Swatching is not just for gauge, it’s a way to learn about what your fibers want to be. Swatch a variety of Lion Brand yarns for fun and experimentation; to see how they work up in different stitch pattern and with different sized needles. Learn how washing and blocking can affect the fabric.Price includes yarn.Prerequisite Classes: Knitting 2 or skills listed...

Participants will learn about the history of embroidery as well as up-to-the minute, modern day machine advancements and attachments which can be used to create a myriad of technical or hand-done embroidered looks in the fraction of the time and cost of traditional embroidery. Topics:Software tools and functionsEdit and modify designLayering of stitchesOutput the...

Looking to work with some of the newer fabrics but don’t know where to start? Want to make a simple, easy to piece elegant quilt? This class is for you. John’s original pattern features simple squares and sashing strips that go together easily and give a clean fresh look.This quilt would also look great in Asian prints, Kaffe Fassett fabrics, or any large scale...

Program starts with the ins and outs of this bargain hunting specialty, including where to go and how to shop for and evaluate goods.Part of both sessions is spent out in the field, strengthening your critical eye and discovery skills, and introducing you to prime shops. Stop at a coffee bar for a show and tell wrap-up. Whether your interest is personal or...

Students will learn techniques, practice them and accumulate knowledge and experience in pattern making, seams, sewing, the operation and mastery of industrial machinery as well as become fluent in the language of the fashion designer. Topics:Closer (Zipper or Button)Patch PocketsShirringCurved HemFacing for NecklineYoke with Top Stitch SeamComplete Front and Back of...

Students will learn techniques, practice them and accumulate knowledge and experience in pattern making, seams, sewing, the operation and mastery of industrial machinery as well as become fluent in the language of the fashion designer. Topics:Preparing the Muslin for drapingDraping the front Bodice – then the backPinning and marking the BodiceTransferring it onto...

Learn the basics of how to work short rows, and put them to good use in the curving scarf 'Ahead of the Curve,' and you'll soon find all kinds of knitting situations where short rows can enhance and personalize your projects."As I was knitting a scarf, I suddenly wished it would curve around my neck. A trick question my math loving dad stumped me with, sometime...

Learn the basics of crochet (or expand your current knowledge with Ilona Kotik, Crochet Critter lover and creator. Class materials available for purchase at The Yarn Company. is a process of creating fabric from yarn, thread, or other material strands using a crochet hook. The word is derived from the French word "crochet", meaning hook. Hooks can be made of...