Little House in the Forest
Little House in the Forest
Fiber School
Cozy Afternoons of
Textile Arts
Children are invited to playfully express themselves, and explore the wonderful world of textile arts using the many 'languages' of fiber: including sewing, weaving, needle felting, paper-making, knitting and fabric dying.
Fall 2026 (7 sessions per block)
September 17th - October 29th, 3-5pm
Sliding scale $290 - $310 - $330
Spaces: 6 maximum
Ages: 5 - 12
scholarships may be available, please enquire
Forest School has been a truly special experience for both of my kids. It’s a place where they can explore, unleash their creativity, and grow more independent, all while being nurtured and supported. One of my children was part of the very first cohort while he was in preschool and has returned every summer since. It remains one of his absolute favorite places, for all these reasons. I can’t recommend the experience highly enough! Katie, parent
Little House in the Forest is excited to be offering an after school Fiber Arts Class for a small group of 5 - 12 year olds!
Working with fiber art is a very calming activity for children after a busy school day. A sewing or knitting project can support deep self-regulation, mindfulness, and be nourishing for the hands, heart and head. When children are able to freely express the many ‘languages’ of art, it is a truly joyful experience for them. During this series of classes the children will be encouraged to explore the manipulation of quality textile materials. Fiber arts can be a useful craft and, it is an art form, which offers endless creative possibilities.
The children will be introduced to different fiber materials including felt, yarn, thread, fabric, raw wool and natural materials. Tools and instruction will be provided to help the children develop the skills, of pattern making, hand sewing, weaving, needle felting, embroidery, applique, and fabric dying, from which to design and construct their own creations.
The sessions will take place in our inspirational outdoor Forest School ‘classrooms’, and 'The Little House'. This cosy cabin, heated with a wood stove on chilly afternoons, provides a beautiful home for children to spend time creating in community. As well as working on our creative projects, there will be time for an unstructured break in the forest, and the children may wish to use their artistic skills and .materials to create props for their play.
