Classes and Retreats
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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.
Basket Weaving The Storage Basket with Marcy Blikre
May 31, 2025 9AM; 8 hour class
Instructor: Marcy Blikre
This practical basket can be used to store so many items!! Participants will weave the base and the first three rows and then design the colored portion of the basket using various widths and colors of dyed reed. Dimensions: 17” x 9” x 9” high.
Ages 16 and over.
Lunch is provided by the Nome Schoolhouse.
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Basket Weaving The Storage Basket with Marcy Blikre
June 1, 2025 9AM; 8 hour class
Instructor: Marcy Blikre
This practical basket can be used to store so many items!! Participants will weave the base and the first three rows and then design the colored portion of the basket using various widths and colors of dyed reed. Dimensions: 17” x 9” x 9” high.
Ages 16 and over.
Lunch is provided by the Nome Schoolhouse.
Click the link below to get more information or to register at our trusted partner WeTravel.
Intensive Spinning, Drafting, Blending, Plying With Beth Trotti
June 9-13, 2025
This intensive multi-day spinning workshop with Beth Trotti is designed to elevate your fiber artistry. We'll delve deep into the fundamentals and nuances of drafting, exploring both short draw for fine, strong yarns and long draw for airy, woolen styles. Explore plying, with multiple techniques. Finally, a dedicated session on blending.
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Spinning Beyond Basic: Plying Techniques with Beth Trotti
June 14, 2025; 8 hour class
This full day spinning workshop with Beth Trotti is dedicated to mastering the art of plying. We'll explore a variety of techniques to create balanced, durable, and visually interesting yarns. Learn the fundamentals of creating a 2-ply, understanding how to achieve consistent twist and even yarn. We'll then delve into more advanced methods, including 3-ply and chain plying, uncovering the unique characteristics and applications of each. Click below for more information or to register with our trusted partner WeTravel.
Knot Your Average Weaving with Terry Neal
June 9-13, 2025
"Knot Your Average Weaving" with Terry Neal is a five-day immersive workshop designed to unlock the art of frame loom weaving for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Dive into a world of texture and creativity as you master fundamental techniques like warping, tabby, rya, soumak, and twining. As you are ready to go beyond the basics we will explore fiber and yarn manipulation. Learn to create unique textured yarns, incorporate braids, beads, and found objects.
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Knitting Beyond The Basics with Charles D. Gandy
Expanding your Knitting Techniques
Instructor: Charles D. Gandy
June 22-27, 2025
This class is exclusively for those who already know how to knit and purl comfortably but wonder what's next. Through a series of small swatches and samples we will explore different cast-ons and bind-offs, increases and decreases, simple cables, lace, and maybe a bobble or two-plus tons of tips and tricks. We will “finish" the week learning how to block and seam like a pro. This fun experience will springboard your knitting far beyond the basics. Advanced beginners and above welcome.
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Navajo Weaving Basics with Betty Glynn Carlson
July 10-15, 2025
Instructor: Betty Glynn Carlson
Learn the basics of Navajo rug weaving using traditional wool yarns and tools. Students will warp the Navajo loom and create a small piece (approximately 8" X 11"). This way of weaving invites us to slow down, and take our time.
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Embroidery on Wool Floral Bouquet with Sandy Evans
July 21-25, 2025
Instructor: Sandy Evans
Join us for a delightful week of stitching and creativity as we dive into the art of wool applique and embroidery.
Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or new to the craft, this class offers a relaxed yet engaging atmosphere to explore new techniques, develop your skills, and produce a stunning, hand-stitched piece to take home.
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Basket Weaving the Chevron Carrier with Marcy Blikre
August 9, 2025 9AM, 8 hour class
Instructor: Marcy Blikre
Participants will learn how to weave a base, weave start and stop rows, add accent colors, rim the basket, and add the wooden handle. Participants will select three colors for the accent rows. The accent rows are fun to weave but may be a bit challenging. Participants will select the three colors during class. The dimensions of this basket are approximately 10” x 6” x 7” high (without the handle). The top opening measures approximately 12” x 9”.
Ages 16 and over.
Lunch is provided by the Nome Schoolhouse.
Click the link below to get more information or to register at our trusted partner WeTravel.
Basket Weaving the Chevron Carrier with Marcy Blikre
August 10, 2025 9AM, 8 hour class
Instructor: Marcy Blikre
Participants will learn how to weave a base, weave start and stop rows, add accent colors, rim the basket, and add the wooden handle. Participants will select three colors for the accent rows. The accent rows are fun to weave but may be a bit challenging. Participants will select the three colors during class. The dimensions of this basket are approximately 10” x 6” x 7” high (without the handle). The top opening measures approximately 12” x 9”.
Ages 16 and over.
Lunch is provided by the Nome Schoolhouse.
Click the link below to get more information or to register at our trusted partner WeTravel.
Bas Relief Carving with Daphne Clark
August 23-24, 2025
In this hands-on class, students will learn the art of bas-relief sculpture, an ancient technique where images modeled and sculpted onto a flat surface to create a three-dimensional effect. Throughout the class, students will explore the principles of composition, depth, and shadowing to make their sculptures come to life. The instructor will guide students through each stage, from initial design and concept to refining and finishing their pieces. Click the link below to get more information or to register at our trusted partner WeTravel.
Needle Felting Safari 2025 with Teresa Perleberg
August 29-Sept. 5, 2025
Instructor: Teresa Perleberg
Join us for the 4th annual Needle Felting Safari! Dive into the world of needle felting and craft your very own lifelike Elephant under the guidance of the talented Teresa Perleberg. This experience unfolds at the picturesque Nome Schoolhouse retreat center, where cozy guest rooms await your arrival.
For ages 18 and up.
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Fall Into Felting Landscape Retreat
October 24-26, 2025
Jean Harlen leads this retreat to sequentially build your 2-D felting skills. You’ll learn both wet and needle felting techniques. Go home with completed pieces that include art felt fabric notecard, needle felted fiber collage and wet felted landscape. These will be perfect to decorate your home or to give as gifts.
This is an all-inclusive retreat! Your charming guest room, all deliciously prepared meals and class instruction, materials and tools are included. Students will take home felting needles, foam felting pad, wool fibers, handouts, and projects.
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Basket Weaving The Mitten Basket with Marcy Blikre
November 8, 2025 9AM, 8 hour class
Instructor: Marcy Blikre
This practical basket is designed by Joanna Schutt of Joanna’s Collections, Country Home Basketry. Participants will learn to lay out a round base, twine, weave start and stop rows, triple twine, and rim the basket with leather handles. The dimensions of this round basket are approximately 13” x 10” high.
Ages 16 and over.
Lunch is provided by the Nome Schoolhouse.
Click the link below to get more information or to register at our trusted partner WeTravel.
Basket Weaving The Mitten Basket with Marcy Blikre
November 9, 2025 9AM, 8 hour class
Instructor: Marcy Blikre
This practical basket is designed by Joanna Schutt of Joanna’s Collections, Country Home Basketry. Participants will learn to lay out a round base, twine, weave start and stop rows, triple twine, and rim the basket with leather handles. The dimensions of this round basket are approximately 13” x 10” high.
Ages 16 and over.
Lunch is provided by the Nome Schoolhouse.
Click the link below to get more information or to register at our trusted partner WeTravel.