2026 Classes
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Indigo Dyeing Class
Friday, August 21, 2026
10 am - Noon
Taught by Melissa Galbraith
Explore the magic of indigo dyeing with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. Learn how to fold and bind fabric to create patterns and designs with indigo dye. You’ll love seeing the dye change colors, and your designs come to life! You will receive 4 cotton tea towels to create your own patterns, and are also encouraged to bring additional natural fiber (cotton, linen, silk, wool, etc.) materials to dye. If you are bringing additional items to dye, they need to be no larger than 3ft x3ft. This class can get a little messy, so please wear clothing you don’t mind getting a little dye on.
Class to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $35 Members $50 Non-Members
Additional towels can be purchased from instructor on class day: $5/towel
Register online here
To print and mail form click here
Class to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $35 Members $50 Non-Members
Additional towels can be purchased from instructor on class day: $5/towel
Register online here
To print and mail form click here
Mini Fabric Houses
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
10 AM –1 PM
Taught by Sue Hunt
In this class you will make a darling hand stitched mini fabric house. Stitch details will add personality to your original pieced house. Sue wonders if the little houses are fun to make and display as they remind us of our long-ago days of playing with doll houses?
Kits will be available for purchase in class or you can bring your own fabric, trims and threads to personalize your own house.
Class to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $25 Members $40 Non-Members .
Student kits starting at $10, with additional options - to be paid to the teacher
An additional supplies list will be sent to registered students
Register online here
To print and mail form click here
Kits will be available for purchase in class or you can bring your own fabric, trims and threads to personalize your own house.
Class to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $25 Members $40 Non-Members .
Student kits starting at $10, with additional options - to be paid to the teacher
An additional supplies list will be sent to registered students
Register online here
To print and mail form click here
Rope Bowls
Tuesday, Sept 29, 2026
10 am – 1 pm
Taught by Paula Fisher
Learn how to make beautiful fabric covered rope bowls! We will be making a small rope bowl and going over the basics of how to make them bigger. This technique is also used when making rope mats for your kitchen or bathroom. To give you an idea of size… the small blue bowl is big enough for keys, a watch and a wallet. You can see Paula’s Eliso iron in the bigger bowl that is full of sewing notions. A few sewing machines will be available, but if you can bring your own machine, that would be helpful. I-cord will be supplied by Paula.
Class to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office,
Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $20 Members $35 Non-Members
Kit /materials fee: $5.00 *You will need to bring 1” – 2” wide fabric strips
Register online here
To print and mail form click here
Class to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office,
Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $20 Members $35 Non-Members
Kit /materials fee: $5.00 *You will need to bring 1” – 2” wide fabric strips
Register online here
To print and mail form click here
Winter Botanical Napkins
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10 AM – Noon
Taught by Melissa Galbraith
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Let's stitch some winter greenery. Learn a new skill or brush up on an old one with local fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. In this hands-on, two-hour workshop, you’ll learn to embroider the stem stitch, French knot, leaf stitch, and bullion knot stitch to add winter plants to napkins. You will receive a workshop kit that includes an embroidery hoop, assorted full skeins of DMC embroidery thread, two white cotton napkins, winter botanical transfer designs, an embroidery needle, and printed instructions. Whether you're an embroidery newbie or a stitching pro, you're sure to learn new stitches, techniques, and tips!
Class to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103 Cost: $35 Members $50 Non-Members . Student kit fee: none (included in class registration cost) Register online here To print and mail form click here |
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Magical Felted Mushrooms
Wednesday, October 28. More details to come.
Eco Printing on Silk Scarves
Thursday, November 12. More details to come.
Rug Hooking Class
Saturday, February 20, 2027 10am – 2pm
Taught by Jennifer Kaylor
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Discover the amazing art of Traditional Rug Hooking. Hands-on guidance will be provided through each phase, where we will learn the basic techniques of drawing out a pattern, pulling loops, and finishing a rug. You’ll have a choice of one of the above 4 design patterns. The 5” X 5” finished piece would make a wonderful mug rug/coaster/small trivet, or a wall hanging.
Class to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $35 Members $50 Non-Members
Kit fee: $15
Participants will have the option to purchase additional kits and supplies.
Register online here
To print and mail form click here
Class to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $35 Members $50 Non-Members
Kit fee: $15
Participants will have the option to purchase additional kits and supplies.
Register online here
To print and mail form click here
Pysanky Egg Dyeing
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Session 1, 10 am – 1 pm
and/or
Session 2, 1 pm – 4 pm
Taught by Shelly Vollstedt
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Create gorgeous Pysanky Eggs just in time for Easter! The method is similar to batik - patterns are drawn on the egg with wax, which then protects any covered areas from the dye that is applied. Play with 12+ luminous rich dyes and let your inner artist shine – design options are unlimited, from traditional to wild and wonderful. You’ll receive 4 prepared eggs to work with and can bring additional eggs to dye as well. Join us for a most egg-cellent time!
Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost for one session: $25 Members $40 Non-Members
Full Day Cost (both sessions) $45 Members $60 for non-members
Student kit fee: $10 to be paid to the instructor
Registration begins now and ends March 3, 2027.
Register online here
To print and mail form click here
Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost for one session: $25 Members $40 Non-Members
Full Day Cost (both sessions) $45 Members $60 for non-members
Student kit fee: $10 to be paid to the instructor
Registration begins now and ends March 3, 2027.
Register online here
To print and mail form click here
Japanese Rice Bag
Saturday, March 20, 2027
10 AM – 4 PM
Taught by Sue Hunt
Komebukuro (Japanese Rice Bag) is a traditional Japanese drawstring bag that was used to carry rice or other items to shrines. Modern bags can also be used to carry or store small items, used as a gift bag or as a decoration. Today we can still embody old practices using small scraps of fabric and hand sewing it all together with sashiko (or running) stitches. The bag in this class will consist of five squares, pieced, appliquéd, embroidered and then quilted. The lined bag will have fabric loops at the top for the drawstrings.
Class to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $40 Members $55 Non-Members .
Student kit fee: starting at $20, with additional options - to be paid to the teacher or or you may bring your own fabric and threads to construct yours.
An additional supplies list will be sent to registered students
Register online here
To print and mail form click here
Class to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $40 Members $55 Non-Members .
Student kit fee: starting at $20, with additional options - to be paid to the teacher or or you may bring your own fabric and threads to construct yours.
An additional supplies list will be sent to registered students
Register online here
To print and mail form click here
Fused Glass Fun!
Saturday, April 17, 2027
10 AM – 1 PM
Taught by Shelly Vollstedt
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Create 4 stunning fused glass magnets/cabochons/buttons, 1 pendant, and a 3” pin tray/dish. All supplies and tools are provided. Students will have the opportunity to make additional items if desired (+ materials fee). Your pieces will be fired in a kiln after class,
and we’ll let you know when they’re ready! Class to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103 Cost: $25 Members $40 Non-Members Student kit fee: $25, paid to the teacher Registration begins now and ends April 10, 2027. Register online here To print and mail form click here |
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May Day Wool Flower Making
Saturday, May 1, 2027 10am – 1pm
Taught by Jennifer Kaylor
Discover the art of crafting wool flowers and greenery to assemble stunning floral arrangements, wreaths, or adornments using wool cloth and floral wire. Techniques will be showcased for attendees, with hands-on guidance provided through each phase. Visit www.jennylynnwoolcreations.com and explore the class page and gallery to see more creative examples of crafting wool florals.
Class to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103 Cost: $50 Members $65 Non-Members. Kit fee and all supplies needed are included in class cost, with the option to purchase additional kits for further creations. Register online here To print and mail form click here |
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Previous Classes
ICE DYEING on Fabric
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 11 AM – 3 PM in Bellevue
Thursday, June 25, 2026 10:00 - noon
TAUGHT BY Christina Fairley-Erickson
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Join Christina for 2 half-days of ice dyeing. Using Procion MX dyes, you will learn both the process of mixing your dye and making the soda ash solution that affixes the dye to the fabric, in a safe manner. We will make a series of samples of different color ways, as well as a few larger (fat quarter) pieces.
Day 1: mixing soda ash solution; marking & attaching fabric labels; mixing dye solutions; manipulating and layering fabric in buckets with ice; applying dye. Day 2: wash out fabric process. Cost: $30 Members $45 Non-Members Student kit fee: $30 to be paid to the teacher (some fabrics, soda ash, dyes). Additional supply list and class/studio address will be provided to registered students. |
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