New Textile Arts Classes at the American Textile History Museum

The American Textile History Museum in Lowell is offering a variety of new Winter 2014 textile arts classes. From crocheting and knitting to spinning and weaving, ATHM’s textile arts education programs offers a fun learning experience for students of all levels and ages. Enrollment is open and space is limited.

Whether a textile artist or someone who has never picked up a needle, these classes present the opportunity to learn a new skill or expand knowledge in a fun and supportive environment. Educators explore the fundamentals of technique, design, and color while providing expert guidance to students as they create their own works, whether it’s a knitter’s colorful scarf or a weaver’s beautiful tapestry. 

ATHM provides special classes customized for children, who learn textile techniques while creating fun and age-appropriate crafts, from beading and flat felting to yarn dolls and woven pocket purses.

Winter classes include:

Crotcheting: Beginners, Block of the Week (Advanced Beginners/Intermediate), Works in Progress Help (Intermediate), and Tunisian Crochet. Knitting: Know-How (Beginners), Know-How II (Advanced Beginners/Intermediate), Know-How at Night (All levels). Spinning (Beginners). Weaving: Fearless Weaving in the Tapestry Studio! (Beginners/Experienced), Weaving (Beginners), Belt Weaving on Inkle Looms (Beginners), and Introduction to Tapestry Workshop (Beginners).

Registration for all Textile Arts Classes is required. For more information and to register, go to www.athm.org/education. Current ATHM members at the Contributing level and above receive a 10% discount on all classes. ATHM is located at 491 Dutton St., Lowell, MA. 978-441-0400.