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Share Your Skills
Do you love your hobby and want to share it with others? The Nome Schoolhouse is welcoming talented individuals to join our community of instructors. Bring your passion to our historic halls and help us create something new and wonderful together.
Share your skill with our community. Connect with us to get started! Contact Lacey@nomeschoolhouse.com
Bon Appetit! One-Act Comic Opera & Chocolate Cake Experience Sat. Sept. 26, 7 PM
Fiber-to-Fashion Fall Artisan Retreat with Tammy Jordan
Why Handwriting Still Matters with Terese Rotenberger
Game Changing Knitting With Cori Eichelberger
WED.-FRI., OCTOBER 7-9, 2026
Spend a long weekend immersed in creativity and learning with renowned instructor Cori Eichelberger (Irocknits Designs). This retreat provides a unique opportunity to enhance your knitting skills in a cozy, historic setting.
Throughout the weekend, you'll explore a range of game-changing techniques, from mastering custom Dumplin’ Bags and stunning Latvian & Vikkel braids, to perfecting Ladderback Jacquard colorwork and unlocking the secrets of Ravelry and expert knitting hacks. Register with our trusted partner WeTravel.
Fall Reflections Acrylic Painting Workshop with Val Voigt
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 2026 5:30-8PM
Kick off your weekend with award-winning local artist Val Voigt for "Fall Reflections," a warm, step-by-step acrylic painting workshop designed for all skill levels—from total beginners to experienced painters! The atmosphere is relaxed, encouraging, and focused on having fun while learning.
Winter Flowers Acrylic Painting Workshop with Val Voigt
SAT., OCT. 24, 2026
Join local artist Val Voigt for "Winter Flowers," an easy, step-by-step acrylic painting workshop designed for all skill levels, from absolute beginners to experienced painters. Val will guide you through simple painting techniques so you can create and complete a beautiful 11" x 14" seasonal canvas to take home by the end of the session.
2D Needle Felt Gnome Class With Jean Hainlen
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026 6:00 PM
Create a whimsical wool painting in this new 2D Needle Felted Gnome Class! Ideal for beginners or anyone who has felted before, this session features a brand-new kit that will be fully ready by October. Get more details and register with our trusted partner WeTravel.
Felting Encore Retreat With Jean Hainlen
FRI.-SUN. OCTOBER 9-11, 2026
Felting Encore is for those who want more! More felting fun, more time to create, and more chances to try something completely new. If you have some basic felting experience under your belt, this is the retreat for you. You don't need to be an expert—Jean will guide you every step of the way. Get more details and register with our trusted partner WeTravel.
Barn To Yarn Experience With Chris Armbrust
SUNDAY-TUESDAY OCTOBER 18-20, 2026
4 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Indulge in a transformative immersion into the world of fiber processing. This Barn to Yarn Experience takes you through every stage of the textile journey - from the animals in the pasture to the finished skein. Under the expert guidance of Chris Armbrust, owner of the Nome Schoolhouse, you’ll explore both home-based techniques and professional commercial processing in a small group setting.
Activities include hands-on learning about the animals, the mill, the barn, and the schoolhouse. Be part of the Barn To Yarn Experience! Register with our trusted partners WeTravel.
Barn To Yarn Experience With Chris Armbrust
FRIDAY-SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13-15, 2026
2 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Indulge in a transformative immersion into the world of fiber processing. This Barn to Yarn Experience takes you through every stage of the textile journey - from the animals in the pasture to the finished skein. Under the expert guidance of Chris Armbrust, owner of the Nome Schoolhouse, you’ll explore both home-based techniques and professional commercial processing in a small group setting.
Activities include hands-on learning about the animals, the mill, the barn, and the schoolhouse. Be part of the Barn To Yarn Experience! Register with our trusted partners WeTravel.
Basket Weaving the Tote-it Nome Basket with Marcy Blikre
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026
CLASS FULL - WAITLIST ONLY
The natural and smoke colors are precut and ready for weaving. Participants will select the accent color(s) during class. Although the basket will be completed during class, the Cherokee Wheels may have to be finished at home. Participants will learn to lay out a base, weave a locking row, weave start and stop rows, weave Cherokee Wheels as accents, and rim the basket with 30” leather handles. The dimensions of this tote basket are approximately 7” x 12” x 12” high.
Basket Weaving the Tote-it Nome Basket with Marcy Blikre
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026
CLASS FULL - WAITLIST ONLY
The natural and smoke colors are precut and ready for weaving. Participants will select the accent color(s) during class. Although the basket will be completed during class, the Cherokee Wheels may have to be finished at home. Participants will learn to lay out a base, weave a locking row, weave start and stop rows, weave Cherokee Wheels as accents, and rim the basket with 30” leather handles. The dimensions of this tote basket are approximately 7” x 12” x 12” high.
Basket Weaving the Tote-it Nome Basket with Marcy Blikre
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026
NEW CLASS ADDED!
The natural and smoke colors are precut and ready for weaving. Participants will select the accent color(s) during class. Although the basket will be completed during class, the Cherokee Wheels may have to be finished at home. Participants will learn to lay out a base, weave a locking row, weave start and stop rows, weave Cherokee Wheels as accents, and rim the basket with 30” leather handles. The dimensions of this tote basket are approximately 7” x 12” x 12” high.
Registration & Cancellations
To make attending a class or retreat at the Nome Schoolhouse as seamless as possible, all our registrations are handled through our trusted partner WeTravel. This gives you the option to make partial payments over time if you choose. Cancellations and refund policies can be found here.