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New Date: 3/22 Beginner Barn Quilt Painting with Karin Baker
Perfect for all skill levels, this class will guide you through painting your very own 2’ x 2’ barn quilt. No prior experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Karen will walk you through the process step by step, ensuring you leave with a beautiful quilt-inspired design.
Includes a great chef-cooked meal. Save when you book both the beginner and advanced class!
Time: 10 AM – up to 6 hours
New Date: 3/23 Advanced Barn Quilt Painting Class with Karin Baker
March 23, 2025
This class is designed for returning students who are ready to take on more complex designs. Since the focus will be on drawing and executing advanced patterns, we will not be covering basic painting techniques. However, if you're a confident beginner and really want to jump into the advanced class, you're welcome to join!
Time: 10 AM – up to 6 hours
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Knitting Retreat with Cori Eichelberger
April 14-18, 2025
Join us for an unforgettable knitting retreat with Cori at the historic Nome Schoolhouse! Enjoy expert instruction, new techniques, and camaraderie in a cozy, inspiring setting. Whether you’re refining your skills, troubleshooting projects, or diving into sweater or shawl construction, this retreat is designed for knitters of all levels.
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Intro to Needle Punch Rug Hooking with Janie Bernstein
April 24-27, 2025
Discover the joy of punch needle rug hooking in this three-day immersive workshop! Learn essential techniques and create beautiful pieces from start to finish.
Master the basics of punch needle rug hooking as you create a set of charming coasters or a trivet. From transferring your pattern to mastering the punch needle, you'll gain a solid foundation in this captivating craft.
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Long Leaf Pine Needle Basketry with Carrie Schneider
May 17, 2025
Join us for an immersive day of learning the timeless art of Long Leaf Pine needle basket weaving, led by Carrie Schneider of Woven in Time Baskets from Bismarck, ND. Carrie began weaving baskets over 30 years ago, and seven years ago, she discovered her love for pine needle weaving, a craft she’s been passionately perfecting ever since.
Class will begin at 10 am, includes a delicious lunch and will conclude around 3pm.
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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.
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Needle Felting Mastery Retreat with Teresa Perleberg
June 16-20, 2025
Instructor: Teresa Perleberg
Discover the artistry of needle felting with Teresa Perleberg, celebrated for her realistic and whimsical creations that emphasize intricate details and character personalities.
This five-day retreat, taking place from June 16-20th at the Nome Schoolhouse, offers an immersive experience for needle felting enthusiasts eager to get started needle felting or enhance their skills and create a variety of projects.
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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.
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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.
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 Needle Felting Mastery Retreat with Teresa Perleberg
October 20-24, 2025
Instructor: Teresa Perleberg
Discover the artistry of needle felting with Teresa Perleberg, celebrated for her realistic and whimsical creations that emphasize intricate details and character personalities.
This five-day retreat, taking place from October 20 - 24, 2025, at the Nome Schoolhouse, offers an immersive experience for needle felting enthusiasts eager to get started needle felting or enhance their skills and create a variety of projects.
For ages 18 and up.
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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.