Unless otherwise noted, classes are held at Old Economy Village (OEV) at 270 16th Street, Ambridge, PA 15003.
Email [email protected] to register. Spaces are limited!
Please also visit the Facebook group page for the most up to date class information: Three Rivers Fiber Focus
Payment by personal check (TRFF, P.O. Box 624, Ambridge, PA 15003) or PayPal.
Upcoming Classes
- June 21, 2025: Tunisian Crochet
- Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Cost: $20
- Learn a crochet technique that mimics knitting using a long hook. All materials provided.
- July 19, 2025: Rigid Heddle Weaving
- Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Cost: $25
- Learn the basics of weaving by making a full length scarf on a portable loom. All materials provided.
- July 26, 2025: Drop Spindle Spinning
- Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Cost: $20
- Learn the ancient art of spinning fiber into yarn using a drop spindle in this hands-on class. Perfect for fiber enthusiasts and those curious about spinning! You’ll discover the basics of drafting, spinning, and plying while creating your own handspun yarn. All materials provided and cost includes your very own top whorl drop spindle.
- August 2025: Basket Weaving Class, Date TBD
- Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Cost: TBD
- Details to come! Stay tuned.
Previous Classes
- April 26, 2025: Granny Square Class
- Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Cost: $15
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Learn the basics of crocheting a granny square! No crochet experience necessary. All materials provided. Piecing them together will also be presented. The possibilities are endless!
- April 5, 2025: Wet Felting Basket Class
- Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Cost: $35
- Create an Easter/Spring basket by wet felting wool on a form. All materials are provided.
- March 8, 2025: Beginning Needle Felting
- Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Cost: $25
- Learn the basics of needle felting by starting with a 2-D wool painting and then create a 3-D critter of your choice from a small sampling. All materials will be provided.
- February 22, 2025: Nuno Felting
- Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Cost: $30
- Nuno felting creates a warm, light and airy fabric. Using a silk scarf, students will create a one of a kind piece. Beginner friendly! Students will need to bring a large towel from home.
- January 18, 2025: Basket Weaving
- Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Cost: $35
- Students will create a multi-colored basket with or without handles. Beginners and experienced welcome!
- December 14, 2024: Weaving a Christmas Tree Topper or Star Wall Hanging, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, $25. Using basket weaving reed and wood glue, make a hanging star in natural color and another using color. All materials provided.
- November 16, 2024: Basket Weaving Indian Corn, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, $25. Using colored basket weaving reed, you will make a corn shaped object or two to embellish your Thanksgiving table. All materials provided.
- November 2, 2024: Rigid Heddle Weaving, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, $30. Learn the basics of weaving by making a scarf on a portable and affordable loom known as rigid heddle. All materials provided.
- November 2, 2024: Tunisian Crochet, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, $15. Using a long crochet hook, learn the technique of Tunisian crochet to create a scarf. No crochet experience needed. Bring worsted weight yarn and hook if you have one.
- October 19, 2024: Broom Making, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, $30. Learn the techniques of making brooms with your choice of a witch broom or a utilitarian whisk broom. All materials provided.
- October 5, 2024: Needle Felting Pumpkins, 10:00 am – noon, $20. You will needle felt colored wool onto a wool base to create a pumpkin or two. All materials provided.
