Classes, Events & Retreats
Our fiber arts classes, events, and retreats are designed to spark creativity, build skills, and foster a sense of community. Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience, there's always something new to learn and explore.
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Current Classes & Events
From knitting and crochet to weaving, felting, embroidery, dyeing, and more, our classes offer hands-on instruction in a welcoming, supportive environment. Special events bring fiber lovers together to share ideas, techniques, and inspiration, while our retreats provide a deeper, immersive experience.
Class Categories
We are thrilled to offer a variety of classes to fit every skill and curiosity level.
Beginning Crochet Review
"I really enjoyed this class and the way it's set up to allow us to crochet during class and also on our own"
Kitchener Stitch Class Review
"Class was great. Jen was friendly, thoughtful and easy to talk too. So much easier to learn Kitchener Stitch"
Yarn Customer
"The Sow feels like a second home. Warm, inviting, friendly and welcoming. I love being here."
Doodle Deck Christmas Stocking Class
Craft a new tradition!
Learn how to use Pacific Knit Co's Doodle Decks to make a beautiful and totally unique stocking in time for Christmas!
Pre-reqs: casting on, binding off, knit & purl in the round & flat, increases, decreases
Materials: Doodle deck of choice (Basic or Winter recommended), 2 - 6 colors of worsted weight yarn (Berroco Lanas, Istex Lettlopi, MadTosh Vintage recommended), total yardage about 300 - 400 yards, double pointed or 12" circular needles appropriate for the yarn
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Please email ajmiller@knitandsip.com for any additional inquiries.
Please reach out to ajmiller@knitandsip.com. We may be able to schedule additional classes or arrange private lessons to fit your needs.
Yes, absolutely. Email ajmiller@knitandsip.com with details about what you're looking for, and we’ll be happy to help arrange it.
If a class isn’t showing up, it likely means the class is full and no longer available for booking.
Yes. If a class you’re interested in is full, email ajmiller@knitandsip.com to be added to the waitlist.
Policies
Please note that all classes require a minimum number of participants in order to run. If a class does not meet its minimum enrollment, we may need to cancel it 24–48 hours before the scheduled start time.
In the event of a cancellation, you will have the option to either:
Transfer to a different class (if available), or
Receive private lesson time of equivalent value, or
Receive a full refund.
If you need to cancel a week or more ahead of time, you can click the button below to cancel. Note that our scheduling software will not automatically process a refund. Please contact Ajmiller@knitandsip.com to receive a full refund or transfer to another class.
If there is less than a week until the class, please email Ajmiller@knitandsip.com to cancel. If you cancel less than a week but more than 48 hours in advance, you may transfer to another class or receive store credit toward another class. If you cancel less than 48 hours ahead of time, the cost of the class is neither refundable nor transferable. We realize that emergencies happen, please email Ajmiller@knitandsip.com and we can work something out.
Have you taken a class at The Sow’s Ear? We’d love to hear from you!
Have you taken a class at The Sow’s Ear? We’d love to hear from you!
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