We set class dates around our teachers’ and students’ schedules, so don’t wait for a class posting to contact us. Classes may be forming right now. NEW – you may use the download and printable class registration form linked at the bottom of the page to mail in or email registrations and payments for scheduled classes.
Learn basic needle felting techniques, then make an animal of you choice sized to sit on the palm of your hand. Teens and older (or those able to work with a sharp needle). Class meets for one 4-6 hour session. $40 [ATHM members receive a 10% discount]. Materials $5. Call 978-441-0400 X234 or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions. View Felt Club Gallery >>
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Learn the entire weaving process, from warping a loom to weaving your own sampler. Class meets for four 3-hour sessions. $115 [ATHM members receive a 10% discount], materials $10, loom rental if needed $20 [free for members]. Call 978-441-0400 X234, or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions.
Learn to use the compact, simple inkle loom to make a project. Inkle looms produce narrow strips or bands of warp-faced cloth or ribbon, handy for belts, headbands, bookmarks, etc. One 2 hr. session, $45. Additional 2 hr. session available covering advanced techniques - $45. All materials provided. Call 978-441-0400 X234, or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions.
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In one class, our experienced teachers will teach you the basics of the ancient art of weaving. You will learn new ways to think about color, pattern, and texture while you weave a truly beautiful wall-hanging, which will be mounted on a rod and hanger so you can show it off and hang it up as soon as you get home! $35 including materials, a tour of the Museum, and playtime in our fun Education Center. Call 978-441-0400 X234 or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions.
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Learn to spin yarn on both a traditional Ashford style wheel. Class meets for two 2 ½ -hour sessions. $71 [ATHM members receive a 10% discount], materials $5, wheel rental if needed $10 [free for members]. Call 978-441-0400 X234, or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions.
This workshop focuses on learning and perfecting the skill of spinning on a great wheel. It is designed for those who already know the basics of spinning and fiber preparation. Class meets for one 3-hr. session. $36 [ATHM members receive a 10% discount], materials $3. A limited number of wheels available. Call 978-441-0400 X234, or email reservations@athm.org for details and information about upcoming sessions.
Learn to spin yarn on a drop spindle. $36 [ATHM members receive a 10% discount], materials $3. Call 978-441-0400 X250, or email reservations@athm.org for information on upcoming sessions.
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Choose a template of a traditional quilt pattern available to mill girls while they worked in Lowell circa 1825-1850, and hand-piece a quilted project. Basic quilting instruction provided for beginners. Sew reproduction fabrics by hand. Patterns provided. Class meets for five 2-hour Saturday sessions. $80, plus materials. Call 978-441-0400 X250, or email reservations@athm.org for information on upcoming sessions.
Children will learn the fundamentals of quilting as they create a small quilted project featuring a block pattern from Lucy Larcom and the Lowell mill girls' era (approx. 1825-1850). Class meets for two 4-hour Saturday sessions. $75 (ATHM members receive a 10% discount), $40 materials cost. Call 978-441-0400 X234, or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions.
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Make a small quilt sampler with 6 different quilt block patterns while you learn or practice basic hand-sewing techniques. Two 4-hour Monday sessions (with a lunch break). $75 (ATHM members receive a 10% discount), $40 materials cost. Call 978-441-0400 X250, or email reservations@athm.org for information on upcoming sessions.
General Scheduling Information
All of the above classes are scheduled by the teacher on an on-demand basis. Teachers will directly contact students initially, and to set times and dates when a minimum of interested students contact us.
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