Workshops

Bring in your garments, gear, and household items in need of repair or alteration and a Ragfinery staff member will walk you through mending them! This drop-in mending session will focus on machine and hand-sewing. This workshop is made possible through grant funding and is a part of our efforts to educate the community on ...Read more >

Stop in each month for an upcycled, textile arts workshop for youth! We'll post the details of each activity and age requirements on Facebook before each workshop. Parents, please feel free to join in or shop the store during the workshop. This drop-in workshop is volunteer-led and has limited space, so the workshop is first come, ...Read more >

Note: This class runs three Saturdays: 5/2, 5/9, and 5/23, 10am-1pm. Participants will not be able to work on their weaving on 5/16 due to a store-wide event. Decorate your table with your very own custom-made table runner! In this workshop, you’ll learn Rep Weave technique, making a lovely and unique table runner. Previous weaving experience ...Read more >

Learn how to craft a beautiful no-sew braided rug from old sheets! This four strand technique eliminates the need for sewing braids together and results in a sturdy rug able to withstand the modern washer and dryer.  Impact: Worn, torn, or stained fabrics are diverted from the landfill. Participant and Materials Requirements: Please bring sharp scissors, 2 old ...Read more >

This exploration of eco-dyeing begins by gathering plants from your neighborhood to dye with natural materials. Serendipity is always at play as you experiment with various plants to see what happens in the dyepot, creating unique and intriguing results. We’ll dye small pieces of silk or wool that can be used to make a project ...Read more >

These adorable little avian creatures come together like magic! In this workshop you will sculpt wool roving into a delicate bird to hang in your window, use as a gift topper, or add to anything else in need of cheer and whimsey. You won’t believe how easy it is! Impact: Castaway natural wool roving is ...Read more >

This class will teach you to make sturdy baskets from almost any kind of scrap fabric! Thick strips of fabric are twisted and bound together with yarn, strong cotton string, or thin strips of more fabric. Learn this simple technique, then take your new skills home with you and continue creating to your heart’s content. ...Read more >

Sashiko is a Japanese style of stitching, used for mending and to create beautiful surface designs. In this workshop, the focus is on denim repair, using basic sashiko technique. It’s simple to learn, but has endless style variations. You will create a sashiko patch, learn tips and tricks for mending denim, and make a plan ...Read more >

Expand your dyepot skills into the rich indigo blue zone with this hands on workshop! Experiment with a natural fiber cloth and yarns too! The history and chemistry of indigo will be brought to class in an easy to understand system so you can take your skills home.  Impact: Items with stains and imperfections are ...Read more >

Note: This summer camp takes place Monday-Friday, July 6-10 from 10 am to 2 pm daily. Bring the magic with this adventure-filled, Harry Potter inspired summer camp! Through games, storytelling, and hands-on fiber arts activities, kids will experience the exciting world of witchcraft and wizardry. Make a felt tie in your house colors, create your ...Read more >

Note: This summer camp takes place Monday-Friday, July 13-17 from 10 am to 2 pm daily. In this new camp you’ll make projects from everyday worn out materials like jeans and t-shirts, socks and fleece. We’ll build skills sewing with a machine, weaving and braiding, and customizing in fun ways! Projects like the stenciled denim ...Read more >

Note: This summer camp takes place Monday-Friday, July 20-24 from 10 am to 2 pm daily. Get ready for a wild time in this camp full of squishy beasts and stitched bugs. We’ll start with drawing and crafting small upcycled projects to build the skills for making our own stuffies later in the week. Along ...Read more >

Note: This summer camp takes place Monday-Friday, July 27-31 from 10 am to 2 pm daily. In this summer camp we will combine craft and myths of magical beasts. Be prepared to felt dragon jewels, needle felt fairies, a dragon wing cape and unicorn horns. Myths and folklore will be read while the children craft. ...Read more >

Note: This summer camp takes place Monday-Friday, August 17-21 from 10 am to 2 pm daily. In this hands-on camp we will focus on the process of upcycle fashion design – taking existing clothing and reinventing it to be uniquely your own! We’ll walk through the process of envisioning your design, selecting the right materials, ...Read more >