Maine Fiber Frolic Workshops
2025 Fiber Frolic Workshops
Add some color to your life! Learn about Healthy Knitting or How to Buy a Raw Fleece! Whichever workshop(s) you choose, you’ll have fun learning with wonderfully talented fiber artists at this year’s Maine Fiber Frolic!
Important Notes:
All workshop participants must register online by May 23 to allow Instructors time to prepare enough materials for all and so that prepayments can be recorded.
Online registration payment includes workshop cost only. Any materials fee will be paid by cash or check directly to the instructor at the workshop.
Please contact the Frolic workshop team if an emergency causes you to miss your workshop and require a refund.
Natural Dyeing: Getting Started, Continuing On
Instructor: Jude Hsiang
Day and Time:
Saturday 1-4pm,
Sunday Morning 9am-Noon (Choose only one session.)
Location: Administration Building Kitchen
Description: Using Maine-grown plant material from Jude’s dye garden, we will tie-dye silk scarves and small samples of other natural fibers. There will be dyed items and related material from her 45 years as a natural dyer. A handout with suggested resources for additional study and sources for supplies will be provided. Note-taking encouraged! PLEASE NOTE: Participants should sign up for either Saturday or Sunday session, not both.
How students should prepare & what they should bring: All materials provided by the instructor.
Workshop Fee: $60
Materials Fee (To be paid to Instructor at the workshop): none
About the Instructor: Jude Hsiang is an educator and dyer who, for many years. has taught popular natural dyeing classes and workshops in Connecticut and Maine, including for MOFGA, the Fiber Frolic, and other organizations.
Minimum Enrollment: 10
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Wellness for Knitters
Instructor: Michelle McCann
Day and Time: Saturday 1pm
Sunday 1pm
Location: Building 32
Description: In this workshop, we’ll knit an easy, practical hat for knitting on-the-go. As we knit, we’ll explore gentle stretches, discuss mindful techniques and reflect on how our craft supports relaxation and balance. We’ll take our knitting on a walk around the Frolic grounds – because creativity and movement go hand in hand.
How students should prepare & what they should bring: Bring enthusiasm and wear comfortable shoes for walking while knitting.
Workshop Fee: $24
Materials Fee (To be paid to Instructor at the workshop): $20
About the Instructor: Michelle McCann is a leader of the renowned Knit Fit program, which supports knitters who want to be more active by “taking their yarn for a walk”. Knit Fit has been featured in Vogue Knitting and on television. Michelle currently teaches on Mount Desert Island.
Minimum Enrollment: 5
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Buying a Fleece with Confidence
Instructor: Rita Owsiak
Day and Time: Saturday 2-4pm, Sunday 10am-Noon
Location: Meet outside the Fleece Barn
Description: This is your opportunity to go shopping with an experienced fleece buyer! After a short chat, we will go directly into the fleece barn and take a quick tour. Then it is on to selecting and examining fleeces you may want to consider purchasing. Window shopping is allowed. It is not a requirement of the class to purchase a fleece, although should you choose to do so (and many do), you can do so with confidence!
How students should prepare & what they should bring: Materials to take notes, if desired
Workshop Fee: $30
Materials Fee (To be paid to Instructor at the workshop): $0
About the Instructor:
Rita Owsiak joined the fiber arts community over 20 years ago and has a passion for hand processing raw wool, alpaca, mohair, angora, and other animal fibers into delectable yarn. She has taught several hand processing techniques at the Maine Fiber Frolic.
Minimum Enrollment: 4
Maximum Enrollment: 10
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