Upcoming Educational Programs & Events
Upcycled Sweatshirt Workshop-This class has filled! Please send and email to [email protected] if you'd like to be put on a waitlist.
Open to all sewing levels, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to create a wearable work of art! Participants will turn a plain crewneck sweatshirt into a unique patchwork jacket. Teacher and fiber artist Jacque Chase brings years of upcycling experience to assist each participant in completing their own creative vision!
Beginner friendly! Participants do need to bring a sewing machine and know how to operate it. The full supply list will be sent to out after registration.
Open to all sewing levels, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to create a wearable work of art! Participants will turn a plain crewneck sweatshirt into a unique patchwork jacket. Teacher and fiber artist Jacque Chase brings years of upcycling experience to assist each participant in completing their own creative vision!
Beginner friendly! Participants do need to bring a sewing machine and know how to operate it. The full supply list will be sent to out after registration.
Learn to make rag rugs from old sheets, a thrifty and beautiful way to add warmth and texture to your home. We will use a simple crocheted method that requires minimal tools and no loom. Rugs can be made small for bathrooms and entryways or large enough for living rooms and bedrooms. Everyone will come home with a finished rug and the tools and experience to make more. No prior skills necessary, though this technique involves repetitive hand work and may not be suitable for people with chronic hand pain.
About your instructor: Jane Burleigh is a textile artist, educator, and former marine canvas worker based in Bellingham, WA. Raised around vintage textiles by her quilter mother, she holds a deep respect for domestic craft. Jane teaches workshops that invite people to connect with the long lineage of textile craft while making something beautiful and useful.
About your instructor: Jane Burleigh is a textile artist, educator, and former marine canvas worker based in Bellingham, WA. Raised around vintage textiles by her quilter mother, she holds a deep respect for domestic craft. Jane teaches workshops that invite people to connect with the long lineage of textile craft while making something beautiful and useful.
Celebrate the return of spring at the QFA Museum! Enjoy art-making activities for all ages, scavenger hunts, fiber art demonstrations, cozy book nook in the mansion turret, and more!
No registration required.
No registration required.
11am to 3pm on April 25th and May 2nd
This introductory machine sewing class is for anyone who has a sewing machine they’re unsure how to use, or who is curious about trying one for the first time!
Day 1: Students will learn the basics of threading, tension, stitch length, and simple machine care. We will cover how to choose appropriate fabric, thread, and needles for different projects.
Day 2: Students may choose to complete a small project: a tote bag, simple apron, or pillow.
Students will leave feeling much more confident using a sewing machine on their own! Bring your own machine from home, or try one of ours.
About your instructor:
Jane Burleigh is a textile artist, educator, and former marine canvas worker based in Bellingham, WA.. Raised around vintage textiles by her quilter mother, she holds a deep respect for domestic craft. Jane teaches workshops that invite people to connect with the long lineage of textile craft while making something beautiful and useful.
This introductory machine sewing class is for anyone who has a sewing machine they’re unsure how to use, or who is curious about trying one for the first time!
Day 1: Students will learn the basics of threading, tension, stitch length, and simple machine care. We will cover how to choose appropriate fabric, thread, and needles for different projects.
Day 2: Students may choose to complete a small project: a tote bag, simple apron, or pillow.
Students will leave feeling much more confident using a sewing machine on their own! Bring your own machine from home, or try one of ours.
About your instructor:
Jane Burleigh is a textile artist, educator, and former marine canvas worker based in Bellingham, WA.. Raised around vintage textiles by her quilter mother, she holds a deep respect for domestic craft. Jane teaches workshops that invite people to connect with the long lineage of textile craft while making something beautiful and useful.
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We are accepting class and workshop proposals for 2026! Are you interested in teaching a fiber arts class or workshop at the PNW Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum? Please fill out this form to let us know about your fantastic ideas! Our goal is to offer a diverse range of fiber art courses in variety of techniques, media, and skill levels. We look forward to hearing from you! Please feel free to reach out at [email protected] with any questions. Thank you! |
Yarn painting workshop with artist Bridget Daly
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