Class Registration
Register online below or Call (503) 325-5598
Want to take a particular class but it is not listed or times and dates conflict? Contact the AFAA by calling 503-325-5598 and leave a clear message, our instructor will get back to you. We often have the luxury to change times and days. Also, come into the retail store on weekends - Saturday & Sunday 12:00 noon to 4:00 and Sunday.
AVA Members receive a 10% discount on the class tuition. Check back often. Classes are added frequently.
Spinning Circle
Everyone is welcome to join in and learn from friends. Bring your spinning wheel or borrow a wheel from the Academy. Make new friends.
Knitting Circle
Everyone is welcome to join the knitting circle. Make new friends.
Learn Symmetry through Making Ornamental Papers
Have fun exploring symmetry and pattern. Learn the 4 symmetry operations and use them to create the 7 band symmetries, first by rubber-stamping and then by freezer-paper stenciling. Select your favorite symmetry group and stamp it onto a fabric square that becomes a traditional Japanese gift-wrapping cloth.
Sat. April 13
Sat. June 8
1:00 - 3:00
Sat. April. 20
Sat. June. 15
11:00 - noon
Spinning
Learn to spin roving into a continuous yarn using a spinning wheel.
Wednesdays
Apr 10 & 17
May 15 & 22
June 12 & 19
2 sessions per class
$50.00
plus
$10.00 materials fee
Spinning
Learn to spin roving into a continuous yarn using a spinning wheel.
Saturdays
April 20 & 27
2 sessions per class
$50.00
plus
$10.00 materials fee
Learn to Weave in Two Days
Learn the basics of weaving in just two days and go home with a finished project!
Meets Sat., April 20 and 21, or May 18 and 19
$125 tuition plus $25 materials
Summer Weaving
This class teaches not only the basics of weaving but also more in-depth procedures. Students can accomplish up to 3 projects. Meets for 11 sessions, on Tues. from 6-9 pm, begin- ning June 4-Aug. 20 with the exception of Tues., July 9.
Meets for 11 sessions, on Tuesdays, beginning June 4-Aug. 20 with the exception of Tues., July 9.
$175 tuition plus $25 materials
Beginning Weaving
This class teaches not only the basics of weaving but also more in-depth procedures. Students can accomplish up to 3 projects.
Meets for 10 sessions, 3 times/wk., Mon., Wed., and Fri., beginning April 29 thru May 20
$175 tuition plus $25 materials
Meets for 8 sessions on Mon. and Wed., April 1-24
$40
Learn to Use Your Sewing Machine
Learn the basic functions of your sewing machine by finding out what the different knobs and dials on your sewing machine do.
Sewing for Absolute Beginners
Learn how to sew a simple project of your choosing now that you have learned the basic function of your machine. Learn how to cut out your project, how to sew it together using a sewing machine and how to finish it.
Sew a Silk Purse out of a Sow’s Ear
Make a lined silk clutch out of silk pieces provided by AAFA.
Beginning Knitting
This class is for those who have never picked up a pair of knitting needles and for those who have need of a refresher course in knitting basics.
Meets for 4 sessions on Mon. and Thurs., May 20-29.
Beginning Lace Knitting: A Primer
Learn the difference between knitted lace and lace knitting and how to read charts and their symbols while producing a lace piece that looks complicated but is easy. !
Meets for 8 sessions on Mon. and Thurs., April 1-25.
Color Knitting: A Primer
Learn what constitutes the differences between Fair Isle and Intarsia knitting, beginning with samples of each before moving on to a project of either technique.
Meets for 8 sessions on Mon. and Thurs., April 1-25
$60 plus $5 for materials
Drop Stitch Hat
Learn to make this cute and clever hat by dropping stitches (oh, no!) on purpose to shape the hat.
Meets for 2 sessions on Sat., June 15 and 22.
$25 plus $10 for materials