Did not reach min size.

You will create a colorful watercolor painting led by Hudson Valley Atelier instructor Carlise Azmitia.

April: Yarn Still Life

Come with friends or on your own and nourish your creativity! This paint and sip will last approximately ninety minutes.

Carlise will lead us through light pencil sketching of our yarn still life, to celebrate Local Yarn Store Day this month and every month! Then we will use wet on wet, layering, wet on dry, dry brush, and detail techniques to bring out yarn textures and finishing touches to our projects. This will be a more beginner moderate level.

Event fee: $45 includes instruction in a small group setting, supplies and your choice of one alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage (Pom Pom cocktail or Pom mocktail for an additional $5 fee). At YFK we offer wine, local beer and hard cider, fresh brewed artisanal tea (locally blended) and sodas.

Event size: min 2 and max 12

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Just show up! All-small-crafts welcome… knit, crochet, sew, spin, weave…

5-8pm every Wednesday. Free. We welcome you to patronize our wine bar to feed your belly, and support our small business!

Can’t wait to see you!

Hosts: Jocelyn + Todd

In this first class we will cover how to make a slip knot, chain stitch and single crochet, in a very small group setting that is conducive to learning! (In Beginner Crochet - Part 2 we cover additional crochet stitches.)

You may come to Beginner Crochet - Part 1 once or multiple times, whatever supports your learning! This class is for absolute beginners but also a good option if you learned how to crochet in the past and would like a refresher. We think it's ideal to learn foundational skills in a live, in-person class.

You will need to purchase beginner-friendly yarn and needles at YFK for your class and will have a $5 store credit to use towards your yarn and needles purchase. Thank you for your materials purchase, it helps our business sustainability!

Teacher: Nathalie Probst
Class Size: min 2 and max 4
Class Fee: $30 (for each Beginner Crochet - Part 1 class that you choose to attend)

Materials Fee (for your first class): This fee will vary based on the yarn and needles you choose and can range from approx. $6-35+, after use of your $5 store credit.* If you choose to take this class more than once, no materials purchase is necessary. Just bring your yarn from your first class!

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

*Store credit: The $5 store credit may be used solely towards the purchase of yarn and needles for your class and on the date of your class. There is no cash value for the $5 store credit offered as part of this class.

In this first class we will cover how to cast on and knit, in a very small group setting that is conducive to learning! (In Beginner Knitting – Part 2 we cover how to purl and bind off.)

You may come to this class once or multiple times, whatever supports your learning! It is for absolute beginners but also a good option if you learned how to knit in the past and would like a refresher.

You will need to purchase beginner-friendly yarn and needles at YFK for your class and will have a $5 store credit to use towards your yarn and needles purchase. Thank you for your materials purchase, it helps our business sustainability!

Teacher: Nathalie Probst
Class Size: min 2 and max 4
Class Fee: $30 (for each Beginner Knitting – Part 1 class that you choose to attend)
Materials Fee (for your first class): This fee will vary based on the yarn and needles you choose and can range from approx. $10-85, after use of your $5 store credit.* If you choose to take this class more than once, no materials purchase is necessary. Just bring your yarn from your first class!

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

*Store credit: The $5 store credit may be used solely towards the purchase of yarn and needles for your class and on the date of your class. There is no cash value for the $5 store credit offered as part of this class.

Don’t miss this Kingston event in front of Yarn Farm Kingston at TR Gallo Park!

The City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department, the Hudson River Maritime Museum, and the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater will host the eleventh annual Kingston Earth Fair on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:00am to 5:00pm at T.R. Gallo Park.

The 2025 Earth Fair will feature live Clearwater Festival music and performances, including Arm of the Sea Theater, Tom Chapin, Cuboricua, Drumsong Orchestra of The Hudson Valley, KJ Denhert, Gail Ann Dorsey, the Center for Creative Education’s Energy Dance Company, Big Joe Fitz Acoustic Trio, Lisa Gutkin, Joe Jencks, M'Bollo, Mid-Hudson Juggling Club, Matt Munisteri and a Native American Water Ceremony.

The 2025 Earth Fair will also feature kids’ activities and games, face painting, a solar-powered merry-go-round, free Solaris boat rides, Clearwater tours, and local food vendors.

The City will provide free electronic waste collection for items like computers and televisions, and free refrigerant collection for items like old refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, or air conditioners. Free paper shredding/recycling will be available, sponsored by Archtop Fiber. Participants are also encouraged to bring gently used clothes or household items for the Earth Day Exchange.

The 2025 Earth Fair is a free family event hosted in partnership with Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, The 8th Step, Hudson River Maritime Museum, Radio Kingston, Catskill Mountainkeeper, Live Well Kingston, Climate Smart Kingston, and New Yorkers for Clean Power.

In Beginner Crochet – Part 2, we will cover double crochet, triple crochet and half-double crochet, in a very small group setting that is conducive to learning! (In Beginner Crochet 1 we cover foundational stitches: slip knot, chain stitch and single crochet.)

After taking Part 1, you may come to this class once or multiple times, whatever supports your learning! This class is offered once a month and you can take it soon after you take Part 1 or after some time has passed, as your schedule permits. This class is also a good option if you learned how to crochet in the past and would like a refresher. We think it's ideal to learn foundational skills in a live, in-person class.

If you have not yet taken Beginner Crochet – Part 1 but want to take this class, please call or come by to chat with us about the suitability of this class for you.

For this class, no materials purchase is required. Just bring your yarn that you purchased for Beginner Crochet 1!

Teacher: Nathalie Probst
Class Size: min 2 and max 4
Class Fee: $30 (for each Beginner Crochet - Part 2 class that you choose to attend)

Materials Fee (for your first class): Not required if you have taken Beginner Crochet - Part 1 with us. Just bring your yarn from your first class! You will in any case have a $5 store credit* available to you for yarn and materials when you take this class.

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

*Store credit: The $5 store credit may be used solely towards the purchase of yarn and needles for your class and on the date of your class. There is no cash value for the $5 store credit offered as part of this class.

In this class we will cover how to purl and bind off, in a very small group setting that is conducive to learning! (In Beginner Knitting – Part 1 we cover how to cast on and knit.)

After taking Part 1, you may come to this class once or multiple times, whatever supports your learning! This class is offered roughly once a month and you can take it right after you take Part 1, or after some time has passed, as your schedule permits. This class is also a good option if you learned how to knit in the past and would like a refresher. We think it's ideal to learn foundational skills in a live, in-person class.

If you have not yet taken Beginner Knitting – Part 1 but want to take this class, please call or come by to chat with us about the suitability of this class for you.

For Beginner Knitting – Part 2, no materials purchase is required. Just bring your yarn that you purchased for Part 1!

Teacher: Nathalie Probst
Class Size: min 2 and max 4
Class Fee: $30 (for each Beginner Knitting – Part 2 class that you choose to attend)
Materials Fee (for your first class): No materials purchase is required if you have taken Part 1 with us. Just bring your yarn from your first class! You will in any case have a $5 store credit* available to you for yarn and materials when you take this class.

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

*Store credit: The $5 store credit may be used solely towards the purchase of yarn and needles for your class and on the date of your class. There is no cash value for the $5 store credit offered as part of this class.

Welcome Cal Patch!

If you’ve been wanting to learn how to sew, or just need a refresher to get back in the saddle again, this is the class for you. And if the word “zipper” intimidates you, you’ll see that’s they’re not difficult at all! Cal lead you through the basics of stitching on a machine, and make some simple (or more complex if you like) zipper pouches, which are infinitely useful and make fantastic gifts. Boxed corners, piecing fabrics, appliques, decorative trims and machine embroidery are all techniques we can play with, so bring a playful attitude and some colorful scraps and we’ll see what happens!

Skill level required: Beginner to Beginner Plus. No skills required, but if you have some skills, you can add some more advanced features to your project.

Please bring:
·       Sewing machine

·       Zipper foot for your machine

·       2 or more fat quarters or other small pieces of quilting cotton or similar medium-weight woven fabric

·       Nylon zipper, 7” or longer

·       All-purpose thread

·       Basic sewing kit: Scissors, ruler, tape measure, pins + pincushion, seam ripper, chalk (or other marking tool)

·       Optional: Decorative trims

Yarn Farm Kingston will have basic sewing kits and a small selection of fabric and zippers available for purchase if needed!

Teacher: Cal Patch
Class Size: min 3 and max 5
Class Fee: $90

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Two 90 min sessions on 5/15 and 5/29 (you come for both) followed by an optional 6/12 drop in at Ulster Handspinners Meetup/Guild monthly meeting.

Ready to spin better yarn?

Bring your spinning wheel* and join Jocelyn and fellow spinners on May 15 and May 29 for collaborative sessions on spinning better yarn. In the first session Jocelyn will lead you through woolen vs. worsted spinning and tips to spin a more consistent yarn. Towards the end of class we’ll discuss various topics to agree a few to cover in the second session on May 29. Finally, a third optional and free session – a field trip if you will – is going to the Ulster County Handspinners Meetup/Guild monthly meeting on Thurs June 12 from 7-9pm (in Lake Katrine; details to follow for registered students).

You’ll get some wool fiber to use in each class session and take home with you. Proficiency in spinning yarn will come with practice over time, keep at it! Regular spinning with friends can be a big help!

Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: min 2 and max 5
Class fee $110, includes approx. 2 oz of spinning fiber per session (4 oz total). You have the option to purchase additional fiber after class and will have a 10% student discount for your fiber shopping on the day of each of your classes.

*You must bring a spinning wheel to class for the session. If you don’t have a wheel or don’t have access to borrow one, Yarn Farm has one spinning wheel available to use in class on a first-come, first-served basis, for a $20 rental fee. Contact us to check availability and reserve. However, it’s preferred and better for you to use your own wheel in this class if possible.

We may offer this couse again later in 2025, demand permitting. Email us if you’re interested but can’t make this date!

Regrets, no makeups for missed classes.

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Sashiko, a Japanese form of embroidery well over a hundred years old, has exploded in popularity lately! Unsurprising as it’s both beautiful and functional.

The foundation of sashiko is the rhythm of stitching, using a special plate thimble made of metal. In this class Jocelyn will share how to use this thimble and an overview of sashiko as taught by Atsushi Futatsuya, a third generation master sashiko artist. (For more on Atsushi and opportunities to learn directly from this master, see his website and Instagram.)

Class plan: 2 to 2 ½ hours of active teaching followed by time for in-shop practice stitching and support.

Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: min 2 and max 8
Class fee $65 and materials fee $20, or a total cost of $85.

Materials provided: metal plate thimble, one skein (20 meters) of sashiko embroidery floss, one sashiko needle, and one 100% cotton or linen fat quarter.

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Welcome Cal Patch!

Mending is an essential part of maintaining your handmade or Slow-Fashion wardrobe, and patching and darning are your key techniques. Cal will show you 2 different ways to patch a hole in woven garments: Overlay and Reverse Applique, various stitches that work for each method, and when to use them. Then we will mend a hole in a knitted garment with traditional darning. Whether you try to do it invisibly or artfully, you’ll extend the life of your favorite woolies by knowing how to darn them. Traditional darning works well for smaller holes or areas that are worn thin. You might have so much fun, you'll actually be happy to see a new hole in your most-loved and worn garments! No prerequisite skills.

Please bring:
2 items (woven or T-shirt) with holes to be patched, or a piece of fabric to become a “mending sampler”
Scraps of woven and knit fabric for patches
Hand-sewing needles in a few sizes
All-purpose, buttoncraft, or top-stitching thread
Embroidery floss (Cal suggests size 8 Perle Cotton)
Pins
Scissors
A sock, sweater or other knit item with a small* hole to be darned (can be hand or machine knit)
Small amount of comparable-sized yarn to what the original is knit from (probably between fingering and worsted), can be matching or contrast
Tapestry needles in a few smaller sizes (or any needles with a large enough eye for yarn)
*about 1” or less

Note: Cal will bring extra supplies to share (especially fabric scraps and yarn), so don't worry if you don't have everything! Bring what you have. You can also shop for selected supplies at Yarn Farm Kingston as needed: hand sewing needles and various kinds of embroidery floss including hand-dyed thread!

Teacher: Cal Patch
Class Size: min 3 and max 5
Class Fee: $90
Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Ready to spin your own handspun yarn?

Learn how to spin on a drop spindle in this two-hour session. You’ll get a drop spindle and some wool fiber to use in class and then take home with you. This session is good if you’ve been curious about spinning and have never tried it, or if you’re considering buying a spinning wheel but aren’t yet ready for that expense. Drop spindles are an affordable and portable way to spin and since you can spin on them whenever you have a moment, you’ll be surprised how much yarn you can produce with it. In this class you’ll learn how to use a drop spindle and draft (handle) wool fiber specially prepared for spinning into yarn. After learning the basics, proficiency in spinning yarn will come with practice over time, keep at it!

Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: min 2 and max 5
Class fee $75, includes a drop spindle made from maple wood, and some beginner friendly fiber to get your started. You have the option to purchase additional fiber after class and will have a 10% student discount for your fiber shopping on the day of your class.

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Welcome back sashiko stitchers! This is Part 2 of our sashiko series. To register you must have already taken Sashiko Stitching at Yarn Farm Kingston and learned how to use a palm thimble. If you register without having taken the first class, Sashiko Stitching, you may use your credit to sign up for that class first on a future date that it is offered, take the value in store credit, or get a refund less processing fees charged to us by our payments processor Square.

In this two-hour follow up class, we will go beyond the technical use of the palm thimble and venture into using various sashiko patterns (through cloth carbon paper, chalk pencils, stencils, rulers and more) and how to use sashiko to strengthen, mend and embellish your fabric.

Jocelyn will share these techniques as taught to her by Atsushi Futatsuya, a third generation master sashiko artist. (For more on Atsushi and opportunities to learn directly from this master, see his website and Instagram.)

Your materials fee will cover all the essential materials and tools for class (and reflects 10% off) and are yours to keep. The kit will *not* include a sashiko needle and thimble; bring these from your first class or buy them at Yarn Farm as needed.

You may shop for additional sashiko materials and tools the day of class and use a 10% discount. (Yay!)

Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: min 2 and max 8
Class fee $50 and materials fee $50, or a total cost of $100.

Materials provided: piece of carbon paper, chalk pencil, 100% cotton sashiko fabric (1 yard), pins, printed copies of sashiko designs, plastic sheet for use with carbon paper, ruler with cut out circles/templates, large skein (145 meters) of bright white sashiko thread. Note due to sourcing constraints the exact materials are subject to change slightly; however, the materials kit value will be at least $50 and you will get everything you need to learn the techniques in the class and design more after that!

Bring with you: sashiko needle(s) and palm thimble (or buy at Yarn Farm Kingston), garments with holes for mending or items for embellishing.

(This class will also be offered on Sunday, July 20 from 10am-12pm.)

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Two 90 min sessions on 5/15 and 5/29 (you come for both) followed by an optional 6/12 drop in at Ulster Handspinners Meetup/Guild monthly meeting.

Ready to spin better yarn?

Bring your spinning wheel* and join Jocelyn and fellow spinners on May 15 and May 29 for collaborative sessions on spinning better yarn. In the first session Jocelyn will lead you through woolen vs. worsted spinning and tips to spin a more consistent yarn. Towards the end of class we’ll discuss various topics to agree a few to cover in the second session on May 29. Finally, a third optional and free session – a field trip if you will – is going to the Ulster County Handspinners Meetup/Guild monthly meeting on Thurs June 12 from 7-9pm (in Lake Katrine; details to follow for registered students).

You’ll get some wool fiber to use in each class session and take home with you. Proficiency in spinning yarn will come with practice over time, keep at it! Regular spinning with friends can be a big help!

Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: min 2 and max 5
Class fee $110, includes approx. 2 oz of spinning fiber per session (4 oz total). You have the option to purchase additional fiber after class and will have a 10% student discount for your fiber shopping on the day of each of your classes.

*You must bring a spinning wheel to class for the session. If you don’t have a wheel or don’t have access to borrow one, Yarn Farm has one spinning wheel available to use in class on a first-come, first-served basis, for a $20 rental fee. Contact us to check availability and reserve. However, it’s preferred and better for you to use your own wheel in this class if possible.

We may offer this couse again later in 2025, demand permitting. Email us if you’re interested but can’t make this date!

Regrets, no makeups for missed classes.

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Regrets, Liza can’t make it to teach on 6/1. We look forward to rescheduling and hosting Liza for this class in the future!

Welcome Liza Laird!

Learn how to knit brioche in the round with ease and in a meditative manner. If you can knit, purl, slip stitches, and make yarn overs you can knit the brioche stitch!

In addition to the knitting there will be mini-breaks where you are taught gentle movements to keep the mind and body calm while knitting.

Teacher: Liza Laird

Class Size: min 3 and max 8

Homework: Cast on 108 sts and knit 2 rounds of stockinette stitch and bring to class.

Course Fee: $80 includes the Yoga of Yarn book by Liza Laird (instructor), which contains the brioche pattern used in class.

Materials fee: We kindly request that you purchase your yarn for class from us, which helps our business sustainability! Feel free to come by in the days before class for this, or a little before class starts so we can start on time. We would be delighted help you pick two contrasting colors of DK or worsted weight yarn and you will get 10% off any yarn or needles you buy at YFK to use in class! Or bring your own yarn/needles to use.

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

In this first class we will cover how to make a slip knot, chain stitch and single crochet, in a very small group setting that is conducive to learning! (In Beginner Crochet - Part 2 we cover additional crochet stitches.)

You may come to Beginner Crochet - Part 1 once or multiple times, whatever supports your learning! This class is for absolute beginners but also a good option if you learned how to crochet in the past and would like a refresher. We think it's ideal to learn foundational skills in a live, in-person class.

You will need to purchase beginner-friendly yarn and needles at YFK for your class and will have a $5 store credit to use towards your yarn and needles purchase. Thank you for your materials purchase, it helps our business sustainability!

Teacher: Nathalie Probst
Class Size: min 2 and max 4
Class Fee: $30 (for each Beginner Crochet - Part 1 class that you choose to attend)

Materials Fee (for your first class): This fee will vary based on the yarn and needles you choose and can range from approx. $6-35+, after use of your $5 store credit.* If you choose to take this class more than once, no materials purchase is necessary. Just bring your yarn from your first class!

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

*Store credit: The $5 store credit may be used solely towards the purchase of yarn and needles for your class and on the date of your class. There is no cash value for the $5 store credit offered as part of this class.

In this first class we will cover how to cast on and knit, in a very small group setting that is conducive to learning! (In Beginner Knitting – Part 2 we cover how to purl and bind off.)

You may come to this class once or multiple times, whatever supports your learning! It is for absolute beginners but also a good option if you learned how to knit in the past and would like a refresher.

You will need to purchase beginner-friendly yarn and needles at YFK for your class and will have a $5 store credit to use towards your yarn and needles purchase. Thank you for your materials purchase, it helps our business sustainability!

Teacher: Nathalie Probst
Class Size: min 2 and max 4
Class Fee: $30 (for each Beginner Knitting – Part 1 class that you choose to attend)
Materials Fee (for your first class): This fee will vary based on the yarn and needles you choose and can range from approx. $10-85, after use of your $5 store credit.* If you choose to take this class more than once, no materials purchase is necessary. Just bring your yarn from your first class!

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

*Store credit: The $5 store credit may be used solely towards the purchase of yarn and needles for your class and on the date of your class. There is no cash value for the $5 store credit offered as part of this class.

In this class you will get right to weaving on a pre-warped lap loom, in a very small group setting that is conducive to learning! You will learn plain weave, how to change colors in your weaving, and how to add texture with roving. (In Beginner Weaving – Part 2 we cover warping this lap loom, more techniques to add texture, and finishing your weaving.)

You may come to this class once or multiple times, whatever supports your learning! It is meant for absolute beginners but also a good option if you learned how to weave in the past and would like a refresher, or would just like to spend some time doing something new and creative. We think it's ideal to learn foundational skills in a live, in-person class.

You will weave on a loom that is on loan to you for the duration of the class, with access to materials (yarn, roving) during the class. Approx. 10-15 min before the end of class, Jocelyn will help students remove their weaving from the loom and explain how to finish your piece. Should you wish to buy a loom after your class, you may use a 10% student discount on your loom purchase.

Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: min 2 and max 4
Class Fee: $50 (for each Beginner Weaving – Part 1 class that you choose to attend)

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Updated 3/6/25: NEW TIME - we’ll start at 12pm (not 1pm) to accommodate changes in our teacher’s schedule, thank you!

Welcome Cal Patch!

Do you have a sewing machine in your closet, but have never used it? Or you want to sew, but the last time you stitched anything up was in Home Ec class in 8th grade? If you are looking for a low-commitment class to get acquainted with your machine (or reacquainted with the art of sewing), this is the one for you! In this 3-hour session, you will learn how to thread your machine and wind a bobbin, sew a simple seam, and hem edges. You will make either a pillowcase, tote bag, or drawstring pouch. From this start you’ll have a foundation for moving on to all kinds of sewing projects, and your machine may just become your very BEST friend!

NOTE: Cal is not a repair person. Please be sure your machine is in working order; if in doubt, have it serviced. Bring the machine’s manual (most can be downloaded if the original isn’t available).

Bring these supplies:

– sewing machine

– 1/2 yard or more fabric: any basic woven, printed or solid cottons, denim, twill, etc. (Optional: 1 yard ribbon for handles or drawstring, or trims for decoration)

– all-purpose thread to match

– sharp fabric-cutting scissors

– pins and pincushion

– seam ripper

– tailor’s chalk/wax

– ruler

Yarn Farm Kingston will have basic sewing kits and a small selection of fabric available for purchase if needed!

Teacher: Cal Patch
Class Size: min 3 and max 5
Class Fee: $90

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Did you join our Beyond Beginner Wheel Spinning course in May? Interested in attending a spinning guild meetup?

Bring your spinning wheel and join Jocelyn at the Ulster County Handspinners Meetup/Guild monthly meeting on Thurs June 12 from 7-9pm (in Lake Katrine; details to follow for registered students).

Are you a spinner but you didn’t take the class? You can still join this drop in to the guild’s monthly meeting! Email us if you’re interested for more info on the Ulster County Handspinners group!

In Beginner Crochet – Part 2, we will cover double crochet, triple crochet and half-double crochet, in a very small group setting that is conducive to learning! (In Beginner Crochet 1 we cover foundational stitches: slip knot, chain stitch and single crochet.)

After taking Part 1, you may come to this class once or multiple times, whatever supports your learning! This class is offered once a month and you can take it soon after you take Part 1 or after some time has passed, as your schedule permits. This class is also a good option if you learned how to crochet in the past and would like a refresher. We think it's ideal to learn foundational skills in a live, in-person class.

If you have not yet taken Beginner Crochet – Part 1 but want to take this class, please call or come by to chat with us about the suitability of this class for you.

For this class, no materials purchase is required. Just bring your yarn that you purchased for Beginner Crochet 1!

Teacher: Nathalie Probst
Class Size: min 2 and max 4
Class Fee: $30 (for each Beginner Crochet - Part 2 class that you choose to attend)

Materials Fee (for your first class): Not required if you have taken Beginner Crochet - Part 1 with us. Just bring your yarn from your first class! You will in any case have a $5 store credit* available to you for yarn and materials when you take this class.

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

*Store credit: The $5 store credit may be used solely towards the purchase of yarn and needles for your class and on the date of your class. There is no cash value for the $5 store credit offered as part of this class.

In this class we will cover how to purl and bind off, in a very small group setting that is conducive to learning! (In Beginner Knitting – Part 1 we cover how to cast on and knit.)

After taking Part 1, you may come to this class once or multiple times, whatever supports your learning! This class is offered roughly once a month and you can take it right after you take Part 1, or after some time has passed, as your schedule permits. This class is also a good option if you learned how to knit in the past and would like a refresher. We think it's ideal to learn foundational skills in a live, in-person class.

If you have not yet taken Beginner Knitting – Part 1 but want to take this class, please call or come by to chat with us about the suitability of this class for you.

For Beginner Knitting – Part 2, no materials purchase is required. Just bring your yarn that you purchased for Part 1!

Teacher: Nathalie Probst
Class Size: min 2 and max 4
Class Fee: $30 (for each Beginner Knitting – Part 2 class that you choose to attend)
Materials Fee (for your first class): No materials purchase is required if you have taken Part 1 with us. Just bring your yarn from your first class! You will in any case have a $5 store credit* available to you for yarn and materials when you take this class.

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

*Store credit: The $5 store credit may be used solely towards the purchase of yarn and needles for your class and on the date of your class. There is no cash value for the $5 store credit offered as part of this class.

In this class, you will learn to warp your lap loom, and add texture through rya knots and soumak, in a very small group setting that is conducive to learning! (In Beginner Weaving – Part 1 we weave on a pre-warped lap loom and learn plain weave.)

You may come to this class once or multiple times, whatever supports your learning! It is offered roughly every other month, and you can take it any time after you have taken Part 1. This class is for absolute beginners but also a good option if you learned how to weave in the past and would like a refresher. It's a great option if you have purchased a lap loom and would like step by step guidance in how to warp your loom. We think it's ideal to learn foundational skills in a live, in-person class, after which you may choose to build on your skills with youtube videos if you learn well through this medium.

If you haven't purchased a lap loom from YFK already, you will weave on a loom that is on loan to you for the duration of the class, with access to materials (yarn, roving) during the class. Should you wish to buy a loom after your class, you may use a 10% student discount on your loom purchase.

Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: min 2 and max 6
Class Fee: $50 (for each Beginner Weaving – Part 2 class that you choose to attend)

Your class fee includes a complementary cup of tea or coffee, in addition to use of the lap loom and a variety of materials for weaving during your class.

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Regrets, Liza can’t make it to teach on 6/29. We look forward to rescheduling and hosting Liza for this class in the future!

Welcome Liza Laird!

Bring in an in-progress two-color brioche in the round project and Liza will help you learn to diagnose and correct issues in your brioche knitting. We will also explore making increases and decreases in brioche.

Teacher: Liza Laird

Class Size: min 3 and max 8

Course Fee: $60 includes a Handi tool, so helpful for fixing mistakes! No materials purchase required but you will have a 10% student discount to use the day of your class towards yarn, needles and/or Liza’s book, Yoga of Yarn if you don’t already have it. Thank you for shopping at Yarn Farm Kingston when you come for class, it helps our business sustainability!

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Learn the fun and relaxing technique of wet felting by making a bird house. Wet felted bird houses are an eco-friendly and sustainable natural art. 

Have you wet felted a birdhouse at Yarn Farm in the past? This is a NEW take on it! We will be exploring colors and more vibrant designs for a more decorative birdhouse rather than a house for birds.

Your instructor Carlise will guide you in shaping your template so you can build your house on a resist. You will learn how to prepare wool fiber for wet felting, process your fiber so that it felts and then full the felt so that it becomes a sturdy structure. The last process is to mold your structure so that it dries in the shape you intended.

The class is beginner friendly, hands on and you get to take your adorable birdhouse home for your sweet feathered friends!

Course Fee: $80 includes wet felting materials and use of tools

Teacher: Carlise Azmitia, Hudson Valley Atelier

Materials: Wool, embellishments, and resist will be provided, included in course fee.

Class Size: min 2 and max 8

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Welcome Cal Patch!

Use it as a basket, a bag, a hold-all: once you make one fabric bucket, you'll come up with all kinds of uses for them! This is a great project to renew your sewing skills and bump them up a notch, and a fun way to use smaller pieces of textiles you've printed, dyed or collected. Cal will teach you how to piece fabrics together, sew a curved edge to a straight edge, make straps and pockets, and you'll leave with a beautiful reversible container. 


Skill level required: Beginner Plus. Students must bring their own sewing machine and know the bare basics of how to use it: how to thread it and make a simple seam.

Please bring:

·       1/2 yard of outer fabric (medium weight woven cotton, like denim, canvas, quilting cotton -- can be smaller pieces that add up to about 1/2 yard)

·       1/2 yard of lining fabric (as above)

·       All-purpose thread to match

·       Ruler

·       Basic sewing kit: Scissors (for cutting fabric), pins + pincushion, seam ripper, chalk, tape measure

Yarn Farm Kingston will have basic sewing kits and a small selection of fabric available for purchase if needed!

Teacher: Cal Patch
Class Size: min 3 and max 5
Class Fee: $90

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Sashiko, a Japanese form of embroidery well over a hundred years old, has exploded in popularity lately! Unsurprising as it’s both beautiful and functional.

The foundation of sashiko is the rhythm of stitching, using a special plate thimble made of metal. In this class Jocelyn will share how to use this thimble and an overview of sashiko as taught by Atsushi Futatsuya, a third generation master sashiko artist. (For more on Atsushi and opportunities to learn directly from this master, see his website and Instagram.)

Class plan: 2 to 2 ½ hours of active teaching followed by time for in-shop practice stitching and support.

Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: min 2 and max 8
Class fee $65 and materials fee $20, or a total cost of $85.

Materials provided: metal plate thimble, one skein (20 meters) of sashiko embroidery floss, one sashiko needle, and one 100% cotton or linen fat quarter.

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Welcome back sashiko stitchers! This is Part 2 of our sashiko series. To register you must have already taken Sashiko Stitching at Yarn Farm Kingston and learned how to use a palm thimble. If you register without having taken the first class, Sashiko Stitching, you may use your credit to sign up for that class first on a future date that it is offered, take the value in store credit, or get a refund less processing fees charged to us by our payments processor Square.

In this two-hour follow up class, we will go beyond the technical use of the palm thimble and venture into using various sashiko patterns (through cloth carbon paper, chalk pencils, stencils, rulers and more) and how to use sashiko to strengthen, mend and embellish your fabric.

Jocelyn will share these techniques as taught to her by Atsushi Futatsuya, a third generation master sashiko artist. (For more on Atsushi and opportunities to learn directly from this master, see his website and Instagram.)

Your materials fee will cover all the essential materials and tools for class (and reflects 10% off) and are yours to keep. The kit will *not* include a sashiko needle and thimble; bring these from your first class or buy them at Yarn Farm as needed.

You may shop for additional sashiko materials and tools the day of class and use a 10% discount. (Yay!)

Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: min 2 and max 8
Class fee $50 and materials fee $50, or a total cost of $100.

Materials provided: piece of carbon paper, chalk pencil, 100% cotton sashiko fabric (1 yard), pins, printed copies of sashiko designs, plastic sheet for use with carbon paper, ruler with cut out circles/templates, large skein (145 meters) of bright white sashiko thread. Note due to sourcing constraints the exact materials are subject to change slightly; however, the materials kit value will be at least $50 and you will get everything you need to learn the techniques in the class and design more after that!

Bring with you: sashiko needle(s) and palm thimble (or buy at Yarn Farm Kingston), garments with holes for mending or items for embellishing.

(This class is also offered on Sunday, May 25 from 10am-12pm.)

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Learn the fun and relaxing technique of wet felting by making a multicolor reversible bowl.

Your instructor Carlise will guide you in shaping your template so you can build your bowl on a resist. You will learn how to prepare wool fiber for wet felting, process your fiber so that it felts and then full the felt so that it becomes a sturdy structure. The last process is to mold your structure so that it dries in the shape you intended.

The class is beginner friendly, hands on and you get to take your beautiful and useful bowl home for you or a loved one!

Course Fee: $70 includes wet felting materials and use of tools. BONUS: if you’ve taken a wet felting class with Carlise at Yarn Farm in the past, tell us! You’ll get a $5 store credit to use the day of your class towards any shop or wine bar purchase to show our appreciation!

Teacher: Carlise Azmitia, Hudson Valley Atelier

Materials: Wool, embellishments, and resist will be provided, included in course fee.

Class Size: min 3 and max 8

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Registration opens 6 months from date of event. Check back in again to register!

Welcome Cal Patch!

Do you have a sewing machine in your closet, but have never used it? Or you want to sew, but the last time you stitched anything up was in Home Ec class in 8th grade? If you are looking for a low-commitment class to get acquainted with your machine (or reacquainted with the art of sewing), this is the one for you! In this 3-hour session, you will learn how to thread your machine and wind a bobbin, sew a simple seam, and hem edges. You will make either a pillowcase, tote bag, or drawstring pouch. From this start you’ll have a foundation for moving on to all kinds of sewing projects, and your machine may just become your very BEST friend!

NOTE: Cal is not a repair person. Please be sure your machine is in working order; if in doubt, have it serviced. Bring the machine’s manual (most can be downloaded if the original isn’t available).

Bring these supplies:

– sewing machine

– 1/2 yard or more fabric: any basic woven, printed or solid cottons, denim, twill, etc. (Optional: 1 yard ribbon for handles or drawstring, or trims for decoration)

– all-purpose thread to match

– sharp fabric-cutting scissors

– pins and pincushion

– seam ripper

– tailor’s chalk/wax

– ruler

Yarn Farm Kingston will have basic sewing kits and a small selection of fabric available for purchase if needed!

Teacher: Cal Patch
Class Size: min 3 and max 5
Class Fee: $90

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Ready to spin your own handspun yarn?

Learn how to spin on a drop spindle in this two-hour session. You’ll get a drop spindle and some wool fiber to use in class and then take home with you. This session is good if you’ve been curious about spinning and have never tried it, or if you’re considering buying a spinning wheel but aren’t yet ready for that expense. Drop spindles are an affordable and portable way to spin and since you can spin on them whenever you have a moment, you’ll be surprised how much yarn you can produce with it. In this class you’ll learn how to use a drop spindle and draft (handle) wool fiber specially prepared for spinning into yarn. After learning the basics, proficiency in spinning yarn will come with practice over time, keep at it!

Teacher: Jocelyn Songco
Class Size: min 2 and max 5
Class fee $75, includes a drop spindle made from maple wood, and some beginner friendly fiber to get your started. You have the option to purchase additional fiber after class and will have a 10% student discount for your fiber shopping on the day of your class.

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Did you get a new wheel at Rhinebeck? Come learn how to use it at Yarn Farm!

In this one-day intensive for beginners you will obtain a foundation in the basics of spinning wool. Learn about the different types of spinning fibers and get hands on experience in the basics of hand spinning, from fiber preparation, basic draw techniques, plying, through to skeining and finishing.  This is also a good option if you learned to spin in the past and need a refresher. Proficiency in spinning will come over time with steady practice after your course.

Bring your own wheel or borrow one from a friend. Make sure your wheel is functional. (Bring it to the shop before class and we can help you check if you’d like, but Jocelyn is not a spinning wheel repair person.)

Approx. four ounces of beginner-friendly spinning fiber is provided and included in the class fee.

Teacher: Jocelyn Songco

Class Size: minimum 2, maximum 4 students

Class Fee: $145. This is for approx. four hours of instruction and four ounces of beginner friendly wool for spinning.

You must bring a wheel to class for the session. If you don’t have a wheel or don’t have access to borrow one, Yarn Farm has one spinning wheel available to use in class on a first-come, first-served basis, for a $20 rental fee. Contact us to check availability and reserve.

There will be a short lunch break provided mid-way through the intensive. Lunch is not provided. We have light fare at our bar and we’d be delighted to feed you during your break. A la carte prices for food range from $9-14.

We plan to offer this course every 2-3 months, demand permitting. Email us if you’re interested but can’t make this date!

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit. 

Welcome Cal Patch!

If you’ve been wanting to learn how to sew, or just need a refresher to get back in the saddle again, this is the class for you. And if the word “zipper” intimidates you, you’ll see that’s they’re not difficult at all! Cal lead you through the basics of stitching on a machine, and make some simple (or more complex if you like) zipper pouches, which are infinitely useful and make fantastic gifts. Boxed corners, piecing fabrics, appliques, decorative trims and machine embroidery are all techniques we can play with, so bring a playful attitude and some colorful scraps and we’ll see what happens!

Skill level required: Beginner to Beginner Plus. No skills required, but if you have some skills, you can add some more advanced features to your project.

Please bring:
·       Sewing machine

·       Zipper foot for your machine

·       2 or more fat quarters or other small pieces of quilting cotton or similar medium-weight woven fabric

·       Nylon zipper, 7” or longer

·       All-purpose thread

·       Basic sewing kit: Scissors, ruler, tape measure, pins + pincushion, seam ripper, chalk (or other marking tool)

·       Optional: Decorative trims

Yarn Farm Kingston will have basic sewing kits and a small selection of fabric and zippers available for purchase if needed!

Teacher: Cal Patch
Class Size: min 3 and max 5
Class Fee: $90

Cancellation Policy (updated 4/16/25): Group classes require one week's notice before the first class for store credit. No credit issued after this time, including no-shows on the day-of. If the class is cancelled by us because we have not met the stated minimum number of students, you will receive a full refund. Private sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled no later than 48 hours before the lesson for store credit.