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Quilters Palette - Sampler of Techniques

Lessonface Connector This sampler quilt has 13 blocks of varying skill levels. You will learn three different ways to machine applique, block design drafting and learning to make templates, Y-seam construction, five techniques for paper-piecing a block and so much more with a mix traditional and newly designed block patterns. This class provides consultation, support in between classes and full instruction from choosing your fabrics for the quilt through quilt finishing. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/apply/Quilters-Palette-Sampler-Techniques. Price: $350. Instructor: Annie Smith. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Quilting. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $55 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: A pencil and 2 permanent pens, Students will also want to provide:Knowledge of sewing machine in good working order. Iron and pressing surface. All construction techniques are taught in detail. Specialty pins for precise piecing Quilter's graph paper Fusible web Wash Away Applique paper Patterns for the all of the blocks and for… Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Make Sheepskin Mittens with Wool Embroidery

Lessonface Connector Jump into a cozy, interdisciplinary experience of all things sheep with this unique project! Explore Scandinavian-style wool-on-wool embroidery using hand dyed wool yarns from the instructor’s sheep on upcycled washed wool fabric, as well as learn how to stitch shearling sheepskin pelt to create the comfy chopper-style mittens. The leather is from the instructor’s farm’s sheep and is naturally bark tanned. An exciting attribute of this class is the sourcing network of the beautiful items that will arrive in your kit. Three, small-scale woman-owned operations from rural Wisconsin make each of the elements possible—Laura’s farm that raises the sheep, the artisan mill that spins and dyes the yarn, and the natural tannery that turns the hides into leather. Savor this multi-faceted course infused with cozy stories and warm hands for years to come. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/mittens. Price: $330. Instructor: Laura Berlage. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Leather. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $180 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: -Bark tanned shearling sheepskin pre-cut pieces for mittens: choose from unisex small, medium, or large. -5 colors of wool yarn from instructor’s sheep. -Washed wool fabric with design: please choose black, teal, or red. -Embroidery needle. -Glover’s needles and faux sinew for stitching -PDF of photo essay for additional… Friday, January 30, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Color Theory for Quilt Makers

Lessonface Connector Color is an area of quilt making that quilters new and well-experienced struggle with, from selecting fabric to piece the quilt top to thread weight and color options. You will learn several techniques for selecting fabric, the color tools available and how to use them, and how to give a quilt depth, or change something that isn't quite working for you. At the end you will have a small series of quilts that are an inspiration for your next quilt. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/colortheory. Price: $200. Instructor: Teri Lucas. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Quilting. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Sunday, February 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Color Theory for Quilt Makers

Lessonface Connector Color is an area of quilt making that quilters new and well-experienced struggle with, from selecting fabric to piece the quilt top to thread weight and color options. You will learn several techniques for selecting fabric, the color tools available and how to use them, and how to give a quilt depth, or change something that isn't quite working for you. At the end you will have a small series of quilts that are an inspiration for your next quilt. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/colortheory. Price: $200. Instructor: Teri Lucas. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Quilting. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Sunday, February 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

In Your Garden: Wheat Weaving Together

Lessonface Connector Think spring and create flowers and plants from wheat straw and hand made paper made from wheat straw.  Learn some basics of wheat weaving and straw art to create your own garden of flowers. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/apply/Your-Garden-Wheat-Weaving-Together. Price: $240. Instructor: Linda D Beiler. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Weaving. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $40 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.Students will also want to provide:Soaking tray for wheat and sharp scissos. Sunday, February 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Exploring Your Night-Dreams as Creative Sources

Lessonface Connector The bones of good art are baked into dreams: vivid imagery, metaphor, emotional intensity, associative richness, and mythic patterning. Explore how to bring this treasure back from your nighttime journeys by sharing your dreams with a supportive community. Explore each other’s dreams using with three approaches. Learn tips and techniques for remembering, recording, and honoring dreams in the process. This class may be of special interest to writers, makers, and artists, but welcomes all dreamers who are interested in bringing night-dream messages into the light of day. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/dreamworks. Price: $90. Instructor: Donna Glee Williams. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Unique Offerings. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Journals. Monday, February 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Beginning Square Dance Calling

Lessonface Connector During your lunch break, learn to how to call simple square dances that will light up your next old-time jam, party, or family reunion. Drawing on Appalachian square dance figures Becky Hill will walk you through how to call square dances from the starting circle, right on through to the final bow. All ages are welcome including kids. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/apply/Beginning-Square-Dance-Calling. Price: $100. Instructor: Becky Hill. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Dance. Skill Levels: Beginner. Class Materials: Students need a space to dance, and a notebook. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Flatfooting from Scratch

Lessonface Connector Join Becky Hill for an introduction into Appalachian percussive dance—a vibrant American tradition rooted in Irish, African, and Native American dance, performed to live string band music. In this class, you'll learn the fundamentals of clogging and flatfooting, discover how to create your own steps, and gain insight into the cultural history and context of the dance form. No prior dance experience is required! Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/apply/Flatfooting-Scratch. Price: $70. Instructor: Becky Hill. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Dance. Skill Levels: Beginner. Class Materials: Students need smooth soled shoes like leather bottom soles or ones that slide well. Comfortable clothes suitable for exercise. A space to dance, preferably sprung, either a wood floor or a dance board. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Alcohol Inks: Basics & Beyond

Lessonface Connector Take advantage of the unique qualities of alcohol inks on non-porous surfaces and create exciting abstracts and realistic paintings on paper and tile. No previous experience is necessary – just a sense of adventure and a willingness to try new techniques. Focus on an illusion of control rather than control itself. You just might find that a mistake can morph into magical expressions! Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/Alcohol-Inks. Price: $160. Instructor: Teri Jones. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Painting. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Alcohol inks in a full spectrum of colors (I use Ranger, Pinata and Copic inks.. contact me if you are considering another brand). Blending solution (Everclear 190 proof or 91% or 99% alcohol) Black Sharpie (Ultra fine tip), Q-tips, paper towels, freezer paper, clear one sided tape, Mr. Coffee Straws, regular straws. canned air, Yupo paper or Duralar Matte Paper 4x4 or 6x6 subway tiles (I recommend at least 10) Inexpensive paint brushes (I use FolkArt brushes) Blending tool (I use the ranger small… Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Poetry of the Natural World

Lessonface Connector POETRY OF NATURAL WORLD For those who love a well-turned phrase inspired by strong connections to nature, this class provides foundational information about poetry: style variations, imagery techniques, prose to poem mapping, and revision considerations. Uncloak the mystery of turning prose meanderings into meaningful poetry. . Elements of poetry such as alliteration, symbolism, metaphor, and allusion plus various forms written over the centuries. “Poetry breaks” of classical nature poems by various poets such as W.B. Yeats, Robert Frost, John Muir, and Carl Sandburg will be shared along with contemporary nature poets such as Mary Oliver and Sara Teasdale. TEXTS: Sing A Song of Seasons (F. Waters); Devotions (M. Oliver) Class Goals: GOAL 1: To familiarize students with various poetic elements to deepen imagery, ideas, and clarity. GOAL 2: To share methods of transforming prose into poetry by participating in brainstorming on natural world topics. GOAL 3: To teach students various poetic forms fro… Online Location: https://lessonface.com/naturalworld. Price: $140. Instructor: Bobbie (Barbara) Pell. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Nature Studies. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: Beginner. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Watercolors Made Easy! (February 2026)

Lessonface Connector Watercolors are not difficult! This carefully designed class will allow all participants to become comfortable creating watercolor paintings of various subjects and sizes, using a variety of painting methods. The class will explore background washes, color contrasts and complements, light and dark emphasis, masking, foreground and background structure, overall composition, and how the eye and mind see art. Participants will produce many watercolor paintings to examine and refine their understanding of the "best practices" of watercolor painting. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/WatercolorsMadeEasyFebruary. Price: $305. Instructor: Joe Synan. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Painting. Skill Levels: Beginner. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $60 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: 5 x 7 high-quality watercolor paper – 40 pieces 8 x 10 high-quality watercolor paper – 2 two pieces 8 x 10 mats for 5 x 7 images, High quality –20 mats, Students will also want to provide:Watercolor paints… almost any quality will be OK Watercolor paint brushes… almost any quality will be OK Paper towels, facial… Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Watercolors Made Easy! (February 2026)

Lessonface Connector Watercolors are not difficult! This carefully designed class will allow all participants to become comfortable creating watercolor paintings of various subjects and sizes, using a variety of painting methods. The class will explore background washes, color contrasts and complements, light and dark emphasis, masking, foreground and background structure, overall composition, and how the eye and mind see art. Participants will produce many watercolor paintings to examine and refine their understanding of the "best practices" of watercolor painting. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/WatercolorsMadeEasyFebruary. Price: $305. Instructor: Joe Synan. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Painting. Skill Levels: Beginner. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $60 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: 5 x 7 high-quality watercolor paper – 40 pieces 8 x 10 high-quality watercolor paper – 2 two pieces 8 x 10 mats for 5 x 7 images, High quality –20 mats, Students will also want to provide:Watercolor paints… almost any quality will be OK Watercolor paint brushes… almost any quality will be OK Paper towels, facial… Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Secret Belgian Binding

Lessonface Connector Are you curious about the "secret" in the Secret Belgian binding? Learn to create this pretty and highly functional book. The class will review the French-linked stitch (a first step), teach the weaving part that is the "secret" and provide several options for getting fancy with it all. Your completed book will measure approximately 6"x9". Online Location: https://lessonface.com/secretbinding. Price: $240. Instructor: Anne Murray. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Book Arts. Skill Levels: Intermediate. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $40 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: 8 lined folded signatures and Davey Board covers plus spine to yield a book that is approximately 8.5" x 6" x .75" Students will also want to provide:Decorative papers and/or bookcloth to cover book; linen thread; needle; awl and/or hand drill; glue; bone or teflon folder; cutting mat and sharp blade. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Editing iPhone Photos with Lightroom Mobile and Photoshop for iPad

Lessonface Connector Expand your creativity and explore your vision of images taken with your iPhone using two of the leading editing tools for photographers. Editing photos with these tools is both fun and even relaxing once the apps are learned. In this class, you will go over each part of both programs, view actual editing demonstrations, and share your own editing process with others in the class. Participants will need to have an iPad for editing and have a good understanding of their iPhone camera. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/apply/Editing-iPhone-Photos-Lightroom-Mobile-and-Photoshop-iPad. Price: $180. Instructor: Charles Gattis. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Photography. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Students will need an iPhone, an iPad, and a contract with Adobe that gives them access to Lightroom Mobile and Photoshop for the iPad. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Knitting Kilt Hose (Celtic Socks) Advanced Techniques

Lessonface Connector Do you know a lad who wears a kilt? Like the look of knee high sock with cables? In this advanced knitting class participants will learn advanced skills such as cables, a double picot cuff and grafting. Knitters should be comfortable knitting in the round and know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease. We will be using the kilt hose pattern in Knitting Socks from Around the World. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/apply/Knitting-Kilt-Hose-Celtic-Socks-Advanced-Techniques. Price: $120. Instructor: "Dawn, The Stitching Coach". Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Unique Offerings. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Lazy Knitter's Guide to Pattern Stitches

Lessonface Connector A curated collection of pattern stitches for those who love to knit and hate to purl! Learn to make fabrics with ribs, diagonals, honeycombs, and more, just using the basic techniques of knitting below and slipped stitches. Discuss the types of fabric these produce and the best uses for them. This is a hands-on class where you’ll swatch a selection of patterns and have the opportunity to perfect your technique and ask questions. Advanced Beginner: should be comfortable casting on and binding off, working knit stitches and simple pattern stitches. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/lazyknitters. Price: $40. Instructor: Margaret Radcliffe. Session Type: Single Day. Program Area: Knitting & Crochet. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Worsted weight yarn (plain wool yarn, in a solid, light color) for swatches; straight needles or circular needle in appropriate size (about #7 US) to knit this yarn. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Ukulele Total Beginner

Lessonface Connector Fun is the name of the game. No musical background needed. We are just going to focus on having fun and playing the ukulele. We won’t get into music theory or the history of the ukulele. Just show up with a ukulele and we will go over how to Tune your ukulele Play One Chord Songs Sing and play at the same time Easy finger picking patterns And How to read tablature. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/apply/Ukulele-Total-Beginner. Price: $80. Instructor: Kirk Jones. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Unique Offerings. Skill Levels: Beginner. Class Materials: A ukulele A tuner (either a physical one or an app on your phone). Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Stash Busters: Embroidering With Loose-ends

Lessonface Connector Embroidery doesn’t have to be just for cotton floss. You can use all kinds of leftover threads and strings for embroidery! In this fun and explorative class, Laura will show you how to take your stash and turn it into a beautiful stitchwork. Explore 15 different stitches from the simple backstitch to nuanced long-and-short shading and laid and couched work, and a whole bunch of stitch types in between. Whether you’re looking to spruce up your embroidery skills or try it for the first time, there’s something for everyone in this class. You are welcome to use pearl cotton, crochet cotton, embroidery floss, or other materials you have on hand. Grab a needle, some fabric, a hoop, and let’s start stitching our leftovers into something beautiful. Notes of preparation: There are many transfer methods available for embroidery. I like to keep mine simple, using a sharpie and a light source to trace the design. I use our farm’s lit bakery case, but a sunny window also works. For the window option, tape the… Online Location: https://lessonface.com/embroidery-stash-busters. Price: $165. Instructor: Laura Berlage. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Needlework & Thread Art. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: - Fabric backing of your choice, preferably a light color—upcycled fabrics or muslins work great! - Threads from your stash you would like to explore embroidering. All color preferences are welcome. - Embroidery needle that fits your threads well - 8 inch embroidery hoop Before class, students will be sent a PDF of the design to use for transferring to your fabric, along with a stitch guide. Additional materials include a PDF of detailed instructions and pictures for the stitches covered in the cour… Thursday, February 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Finding Your Voice: Singing for Absolute Beginners

Lessonface Connector If you have always felt uncomfortable singing or consider yourself to be "tone deaf," this class is for you! Through a simple, step-by-step process you will learn how to match pitch and navigate through melodies with your voice. No prior musical experience required. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/findyourvoice. Price: $100. Instructor: Nathan Jones. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: Beginner. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $190 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: • 17x17 inch Q Snap embroidery frame, ready to assemble • Oxford “mini” (#14) punch needle • Bent applique scissors • Monk’s cloth backing with zinnia design • Wool yarn from our sheep to complete the project In addition to the physical elements of the kit, students will receive digital access to an extensive photo essay and… Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Finding Your Voice: Singing for Absolute Beginners

Lessonface Connector If you have always felt uncomfortable singing or consider yourself to be "tone deaf," this class is for you! Through a simple, step-by-step process you will learn how to match pitch and navigate through melodies with your voice. No prior musical experience required. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/findyourvoice. Price: $100. Instructor: Nathan Jones. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: Beginner. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Bark-Tanned Sheepskin Hat with Bead Embroidery

Lessonface Connector Hold your head high in style with this combo sheepskin leatherworking and stash-busting hat-making class. Work with beautiful, naturally bark-tanned shearling sheepskin from the instructor’s farm, combined with an invitation to play with decorative millinery techniques such as bead embroidery, plaiting, and feather accents. Express your individuality by raiding your stash (or local shops and thrift stores) for beads, yarn, and embellishments to create a piece that is totally unique and yours. Beginner friendly, while being engaging for all skill levels. An exciting attribute of this class is the sourcing network of the beautiful items that will arrive in your kit. Two, small-scale woman-owned operations from rural Wisconsin make each of the elements possible—Laura’s farm that raises the sheep and a natural tannery that turns the hides into leather. Savor this multi-faceted course infused with cozy stories and warm heads for years to come. ** Course Overview ** 3 2-Hour Sessions, a week apart with hom… Online Location: https://lessonface.com/sheepskinhat. Price: $245. Instructor: Laura Berlage. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Needlework & Thread Art. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: Beginner. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $125 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: • Bark tanned shearling sheepskin pre-cut pieces for the hat. (Please choose between white or gray wool). • Glover’s needles and faux sinew for stitching • Obenauf’s Heavy Duty Leather Preservative (oil and beeswax product) • Feathers from the instructor’s poultry. • PDF of photo essay for additional instructions. Finished hats… Friday, February 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Unpack Your Novel's Back Story

Lessonface Connector How much does your reader need to know about your character in the first paragraph? In the first chapter? What details will provide context without slowing the story? In this interactive workshop, learn how to avoid info dumps and offer context clues that are clear, relevant, and intriguing. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/apply/Unpack-Your-Novels-Back-Story. Price: $60. Instructor: Carol Crawford. Session Type: Single Day. Program Area: Writing. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Students will need to present their work in Microsoft Word. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Backpack Weaving Basics

Lessonface Connector Learn the basic shape and weaving techniques for an Appalachian Backpack. Our project will be a medium backpack of reed. Once you learn the basic shape, you can weave future projects larger or smaller, as desired. All materials and straps will be mailed as a kit. Skills learned will be setting a base, chicken feet, twining, over/under basket pattern, shaping the belly of the basket and finishing the rim with filler and lashing. Sue will show projects she has done after learning this basic shape that involve color and varying styles. This backpack is perfect for hiking, foraging, farmers' markets, small shopping trips and gifts for friends and family. Virtual teaching has been a component of Sue's skill set since the onset of Covid, and she presents her weaving with 3 views to follow (front, overhead and side view) for the best coverage. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/backpackbasket. Price: $255. Instructor: Sue Muldoon. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Weaving. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $95 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.Students will also want to provide:Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $95 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Sculptural Basketry

Lessonface Connector Students engage with the tools, materials, and techniques for weaving twine arched baskets. Prepare reed for spokes and weavers. Learn to begin with an open bottom basket, continue with backwards twining, and finish the lip of the basket. Discuss alternative materials/media for twining and surface. Time outside of class may be needed to finish basket samples. All levels. Handouts included. Materials from list to be purchased by participants. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/apply/Sculptural-Basketry. Price: $80. Instructor: Sarita Westrup. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Basketry. Gourds. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: A material list will be emailed to the participants. Materials will be purchased by the participants. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Intro to Rooster Tail Brooms

Lessonface Connector Learn to build Rooster Tail Style fan brooms in this immersive 2-day workshop with master broom maker Chris Robbins. Participants will learn the ins and outs of these unique whisk brooms. All skill levels welcome. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/apply/Intro-Rooster-Tail-Brooms. Price: $260. Instructor: Chris Robbins. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Broom Making. Skill Levels: Beginner. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $100 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: String-wrapped stick for making brooms, 1lb broomcorn, and a jerk string. Students will also want to provide:Straight back chair, closed-toed shoes, and scissors. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Nature Instruments: A Nordic Sound

Lessonface Connector Folklore and Music combine to create a soundscape of Norse Mythology. Hear the sound of cow and goat horn, bone and tree flute, and the charms and stories that go with them. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/apply/Nature-Instruments-Nordic-Sound. Price: $40. Instructor: Kari Tauring. Session Type: Single Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: This will be an introductory storytelling and listening session. No supplies are needed. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Chair Seat Weaving: Porch Stool Project

Lessonface Connector Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/porchstool. Price: $190. Instructor: Sue Muldoon. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Weaving. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $70 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.Students will also want to provide:Clippers or scissors, water source, towel. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

If You Can Knit a Triangle, You Can Make Anything

Lessonface Connector Learn a clever but simple approach to designing on the needles as you knit, starting with a triangle and progressing to simple modular structures. You’ll get hands-on practice in necessary techniques, including methods of increasing and decreasing, picking up stitches, and planning projects from scarves, shawls, and blankets, to vests and sweaters. Discover this inspiring way to make any size you like, with any needles and any yarn, at any gauge. Note that there will be homework to complete before the first class. Instructions will be available on the Class Materials page once you have registered. Adventurous Beginner and up. Must know how to cast on, knit, increase, decrease, and bind off. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/tri-knit. Price: $80. Instructor: Margaret Radcliffe. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Knitting & Crochet. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Several balls of smooth worsted weight yarn in a variety of solid colors for pre-class preparation and sample-sized projects. Light to medium colors will be easier to work with. Needles sized to create a garter stitch fabric that is stretchy but holds its shape (about US#6-7/4-4.5mm) Stitch marker Scissors or snips Ruler or tape measure Tags to label your swatches. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Temari Basics: Flowers and Embellishments

Lessonface Connector Expand your temari basics toolbox by learning several different variations of the kiku herringbone stitch, commonly used to create flower motifs, and then learn some embellishment techniques to make your designs look more finished and complete! While technically a continuation of the first Temari Basics class (wrapped bands, spindles, and triwings), this class is open to all. While some prior experience is helpful, if you're an adventurous beginner, feel free to jump in! Students will be expected to wrap their own bases ahead of time (video provided). Online Location: https://lessonface.com/temari2. Price: $180. Instructor: Dana Watson. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Needlework & Thread Art. Skill Levels: Beginner. Class Materials: Students will need to prepare an already wrapped base (requiring core material, yarn, serger thread), size 5 pearl cotton in 3-4 colors of their choice, a long sharp darner needle (ie, sashiko or Brazilian embroidery needle), thread scissors, pins (multicolored if possible), and a measuring tape with cm markings. 1/4" wide paper strips (as from a paper shredder or for use in paper quilling) are very useful but not required if you have a measuring tape and a willingness to do math. Saturday, February 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Clawhammer Banjo as Accompaniment

Lessonface Connector Is your boom-ditty cramping your style? If you love playing banjo but hit a wall when the fiddle jam turns singer-songwriter, this is your class. We’ll work on adapting our right hand technique for different meters, tempos, and maximum warm fuzzy clawhammer tenderness. Prepare to drop-thumb! Online Location: https://lessonface.com/banjo2. Price: $120. Instructor: McKain Lakey. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Students will need a banjo. Sunday, February 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Clawhammer Banjo as Accompaniment

Lessonface Connector Is your boom-ditty cramping your style? If you love playing banjo but hit a wall when the fiddle jam turns singer-songwriter, this is your class. We’ll work on adapting our right hand technique for different meters, tempos, and maximum warm fuzzy clawhammer tenderness. Prepare to drop-thumb! Online Location: https://lessonface.com/banjo2. Price: $120. Instructor: McKain Lakey. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Students will need a banjo. Sunday, February 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer

Lessonface Connector With just three strings and one scale, the mountain dulcimer is an incredibly versatile and creative instrument. Bring out the muse within as you explore several different music genres, tunings, techniques and arranging possibilities. Challenge yourself to think "outside the tab" and start noodling, get the creative juices flowing and explore ways to embellish and smooth out a tune to make it flow and be uniquely yours. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/lapdulcimer2. Price: $80. Instructor: Anne Lough. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: Intermediate. Class Materials: Dulcimer I will provide PDF's of all the music closer to time of class. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer

Lessonface Connector With just three strings and one scale, the mountain dulcimer is an incredibly versatile and creative instrument. Bring out the muse within as you explore several different music genres, tunings, techniques and arranging possibilities. Challenge yourself to think "outside the tab" and start noodling, get the creative juices flowing and explore ways to embellish and smooth out a tune to make it flow and be uniquely yours. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/lapdulcimer2. Price: $80. Instructor: Anne Lough. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: Intermediate. Class Materials: Dulcimer I will provide PDF's of all the music closer to time of class. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Continuing Hammered Dulcimer - Taking the Next Step

Lessonface Connector Now that you can play melodies on your instrument, it’s time to work on refining basic skills and techniques. Explore simple embellishment techniques to "dress up" your melodies and start to understand the use of chord patterns to enhance and create interest in your tunes. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/hammered2. Price: $80. Instructor: Anne Lough. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Hammered Dulcimer in good tune. I'll be providing PDF's of material closer to the time of class. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Continuing Hammered Dulcimer - Taking the Next Step

Lessonface Connector Now that you can play melodies on your instrument, it’s time to work on refining basic skills and techniques. Explore simple embellishment techniques to "dress up" your melodies and start to understand the use of chord patterns to enhance and create interest in your tunes. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/hammered2. Price: $80. Instructor: Anne Lough. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Hammered Dulcimer in good tune. I'll be providing PDF's of material closer to the time of class. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Intermediate Marbling

Lessonface Connector Expand your marbling skills! Build on the basics from the introductory class and learn some of the patterns and techniques for creating eye-popping pieces of art. Use your papers to create other artworks, for book covers, to line boxes, or to frame just as they are. This class is for those who already have some marbling equipment. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/apply/Intermediate-Marbling. Price: $120. Instructor: Anne Murray. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Book Arts. Skill Levels: Intermediate. Class Materials: Marbling tank; carrageenan; alum; paper suitable for marbling; Golden fluid acrylic paints in desired colors; small containers; distilled water; pipettes; marbling rakes. Students will prepare marbling bath (carrageenan-thickened water) and alum papers with minimal assistance from instructor. class will emphasize marbling patterns and techniques while also helping students trouble-shoot problems. Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Introduction to Tapestry Weaving, Level-1 (March 2026)

Lessonface Connector Curious about how tapestries are made and ready to try your hand at pictorial weaving? This most ancient form of textile creation is rich with history and invitation for creative expression. Master weaver Laura Berlage will take you on a multi-week journey into the magical world of tapestry, where you will learn to transform warp and weft into a peaceful sunset landscape, measuring approximately 10x10 inches. Starting with a simple frame loom, focus will be given to establishing good tapestry technique and learning the process for horizontal and angled forms—beginning with foundational geometrics and building into more naturalistic forms. Fundamentals of cartoon creation and shading will also be covered. Unlock the mystery of how tapestry is made and add these skills to your expressions in fiber, infused with stories and myths from the tapestry world. Join us for this welcoming online class! Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/tapestry. Price: $362. Instructor: Laura Berlage. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Weaving. Skill Levels: Beginner. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $122 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: Level 1 kit includes: • 18x18 inch wood frame loom (ready to assemble) with nails • Stick shed dowel • Plastic hand comb • Set of large-eye tatting needles • Wool weft yarn from my farm’s sheep • Cotton warp • Printed cartoon (design) • Introductory handout with links and passwords to pre-recorded video tutorials • Detailed… Monday, March 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Long-Stitch Lettering

Lessonface Connector Write your name or a keyword in the spine of your book! You will learn how to modify the basic longstitch binding to plan and execute complex patterns, including writing letters in the binding. Some bookbinding experience will be helpful, but not essential. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/apply/Long-Stitch-Lettering. Price: $235. Instructor: Anne Murray. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Unique Offerings. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $35 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: Text pages in unsewn signatures; cover of Kraft-Tex, a synthetic leather alternative that is easy to sew. Students will also want to provide:Students will need to supply basic bookbinding tools: needle; linen thread; exacto knife and cutting mat; awl; bone or teflon folder; ruler. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Find Your Creative "Nature" in Art Journaling

Lessonface Connector Explore creativity, harness your intuitive vision and deepen your expression through the creative play of mixed media art journaling. Use classic materials and techniques: paint, collage, & printing in myriad ways to create uniquely personal works. Experiment with image transfer techniques; creating focal images for autumn inspired art journal spreads. Develop a practice that nourishes your creative flow! Online Location: https://lessonface.com/creativenature. Price: $172. Instructor: Jennifer Davies-Reazor. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Mixed Media. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $12 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: vintage paper, assorted art paper, images for collage and image transfer, craft foam for printmaking. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Find Your Creative "Nature" in Art Journaling

Lessonface Connector Explore creativity, harness your intuitive vision and deepen your expression through the creative play of mixed media art journaling. Use classic materials and techniques: paint, collage, & printing in myriad ways to create uniquely personal works. Experiment with image transfer techniques; creating focal images for autumn inspired art journal spreads. Develop a practice that nourishes your creative flow! Online Location: https://lessonface.com/creativenature. Price: $172. Instructor: Jennifer Davies-Reazor. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Mixed Media. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $12 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: vintage paper, assorted art paper, images for collage and image transfer, craft foam for printmaking. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Nine Cast Ons Every Knitter Should Know

Lessonface Connector Do you only know one cast on? It’s time to branch out! Learn all the basic cast ons (half hitch, knitted, cable and long tail) and what situations they’re best for. Then advance to decorative variations on them, to add lacy, picot or multicolor edges to your knitting. Beginner and up—Must know at least one cast on and how to knit and purl. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/9castons. Price: $40. Instructor: Margaret Radcliffe. Session Type: Single Day. Program Area: Knitting & Crochet. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Plain, smooth, light-colored, worsted weight wool yarn in two contrasting colors. Needles sized appropriately for the yarn (US#6-8/4-5 mm). A circular needle the same size to be used as a stitch holder. Optional: tags to label your samples. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Celtic Harp, Wool Embroidery

Lessonface Connector Englishwork dominated embroidery stitching through the High Middle Ages, with its intricate pictorials and gold and silver embellishments. While this was traditionally worked in silk, the same techniques are both beautiful and tactile in wool. In this class, master the secrets of split stitch for both outlining and filling, with accents in satin stitch. Embellish this beautiful, Celtic harp with silver-colored goldwork techniques and beads for the tuning pegs. Previous embroidery experience is recommended. Course Overview 4 2-Hour Sessions, a week apart with homework between sessions Week 1: Hooping up and working split stitch outlining as well as “marking” where the harp strings will stop and start. Week 2: Split stitch filling to show the grain of the wood. Week 3: Working shading shadows and dimensionality, as well as couching on the strings and pegs/beads. Week 4: Celtic knot stitches, including silver couched outlining. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/apply/Celtic-Harp-Wool-Embroidery. Price: $230. Instructor: Laura Berlage. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Needlework & Thread Art. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $70 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: • Cotton fabric marked with the design. • Wool yarn for your project from the instructor’s sheep • 2 sizes silvery thread for strings and embellishments. • Silver beads for tuning peg • Chenille embroidery needle • Paper pattern with stitch guide • PDF download of detailed instructions with pictures, Students will also want to… Thursday, March 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Wool Drying Basket

Lessonface Connector Weave a replica of a vintage wool-drying basket. Your basket will have an open bottom for drainage , elevated on wooden feet for air circulation and ceramic handles for a little added finesse. If you're not drying wool, it makes a wonderful focal point or storage basket. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/wooldryingbasket. Price: $200. Instructor: Sue Muldoon. Session Type: Single Day. Program Area: Basketry. Gourds. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $80 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: -Reed -Wooden feet -Ceramic handles (colors may vary) -Dyed reed accent color of choice, Students will also want to provide:-Bucket for water -Scissors or clippers -Towel -Utility knife -Sturdy work surface fitting your prefered sitting height. Saturday, March 7, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Clawhammer Banjo: Next Steps

Lessonface Connector Sit knee to knee (or rather, screen to screen!) with Aubrey and continue your clawhammer banjo journey. We'll explore a delightful variety of banjo tunes and songs in varioua tunings that Aubrey has learned from Appalachian source players such as Cari Norris, granddaughter of Kentucky banjo legend, Lily May Ledford. We will address "melodic" and "rhythmic" clawhammer styles, strum techniques, hammers, pulls, slides, drop thumb, and double thumb. Instruction will be verbal, aural, and visual with tablature provided. Exciting! Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/clawhammer2. Price: $40. Instructor: Aubrey Atwater. Session Type: Single Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: Intermediate. Saturday, March 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Clawhammer Banjo: Next Steps

Lessonface Connector Sit knee to knee (or rather, screen to screen!) with Aubrey and continue your clawhammer banjo journey. We'll explore a delightful variety of banjo tunes and songs in varioua tunings that Aubrey has learned from Appalachian source players such as Cari Norris, granddaughter of Kentucky banjo legend, Lily May Ledford. We will address "melodic" and "rhythmic" clawhammer styles, strum techniques, hammers, pulls, slides, drop thumb, and double thumb. Instruction will be verbal, aural, and visual with tablature provided. Exciting! Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/clawhammer2. Price: $40. Instructor: Aubrey Atwater. Session Type: Single Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: Intermediate. Saturday, March 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Provisional Cast Ons - Five Ways to Make and Use Them

Lessonface Connector Provisional cast ons are easily removed and are an important tool for knitters, providing creative flexibility. You'll practice five different provisional cast ons to see which you like best and five different uses: adding a border, making a hem, joining top and bottom edges, working from the center out so both ends match in a shawl or scarf, and as the base for a tubular cast on. Adventurous beginner and up. Must know at least one cast on, how to knit, purl and bind off. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/5castons. Price: $80. Instructor: Margaret Radcliffe. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Knitting & Crochet. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: About 100 yards of smooth, solid-colored, light-colored worsted weight yarn (ideally a stretch wool yarn). Small amount of smooth, solid-colored worsted weight yarn in a contrasting color to be used as waste yarn (ideally cotton or a tightly spun wool or acrylic). Dental floss. Set of double pointed needles in size appropriate for yarn. Crochet hook the same size as needles. Sharp scissors or sewing shears. Saturday, March 7, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.