• Knitting the Lakeshore: Mosaic Knitting Basics

    Sleeping Bear Forever at Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, United States

    A shawl is what we consider a foundation piece, both in terms of wardrobe and within your knitting repertoire. We’re introducing a basic framework here—the ubiquitous triangle shape achieved by increasing at the edges—and showing you one way it looks fabulous (with a verrrrrry special handspun) in a simple-to-work slip-stitch pattern that reminds us of

    $65
  • Intro to Leather Working

    Sleeping Bear Folk & Field School
    Sleeping Bear Forever at Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, United States

    This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the art of hand-sewing leather and canvas using a sewing awl. You will learn basic leather working skills while making a small pouch-style project and also a small wallet completely by hand.  During the class, students will learn simple pattern-making, how to mark and cut leather, how to

    $100
  • Knitting the Lakeshore: Tunisian Crochet

    Sleeping Bear Folk & Field School
    Sleeping Bear Forever at Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, United States

    We're featuring Toni Lipsey's 'Bestie Scarf' Pattern for this Lean To Tunisian Crochet class‑‑loud and proud and just the right vibe for learning a new skill in beautiful colors. This is the PERFECT pattern for anyone branching out in their stitching journey‑‑the ideal first project for knitters looking to dabble in Tunisian crochet.    

    $65
  • Knitting the Lakeshore: Fiber Tasting

    Sleeping Bear Forever at Thoreson Farm 3694 S Thoreson Rd, Maple City, United States

    Sleeping Bear Forever (formerly Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear) is excited to announce the launch of Sleeping Bear Folk & Field School, a new series of immersive educational experiences designed to help people discover, preserve, and engage with the rich heritage and natural landscapes of the Sleeping Bear Dunes region.  Gather around for an evening of

    $65