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Classes, events, and equipment rentals

At AFW we offer both community drop-in classes for our customers and classes with skilled instructors in a wide variety of fiber arts. Check the calendar for an up-to-date list and subscribe to our newsletter for a monthly list of new classes!

Ongoing drop-in classes and social hours (no fee or pre-registration required)

Spin In at AFW 

  • Open spinning for any level, beginner to advanced. Just bring your wheel and spindle and join the circle.
  • 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month - 10-5

Weaving Wednesdays

  • Open to all weavers, bring a portable loom and join in, work together to learn and share
  • Wednesdays, 4 - 8 pm.

Yarn On

  • Whatever your yarn is on (needle, hook, loom, spindle or wheel) bring it in. This is a time for work, encouragement, help or showing off.
  • Wednesdays, 4-8

Thursday Knitters

  • Open to any knitter, any project, any level of experience.  Share tips and talents.
  • Every Thursday from noon to 2 pm. 

Rum River Handweavers

  • Weavers using all kinds of looms and with all levels of experience are welcome.
  • We have lively discussions about weaving topics, such as finishing techniques and use of color in weaving.
  • Bring your recent projects to show. We all learn from each other.
  • The Rum River Handweavers Guild meets on the third Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

 

Instructor-led Classes

Please call or visit us to reserve your spot in upcoming classes.

 


 

Rental Options

Fleece Scouring - $10 a pound, includes use of all equipment. Bring your own scouring agent and fleece or purchase them here.
 
Drum Carder - $10 for 4 hours use of a Strauch Finest drum carder in the shop.
 
Spinning Wheels - $2/day for up to 2 weeks. We have both a Schacht Ladybug and Kromski Sonata available.

Triangle Loom - $30 for one month use in the shop.  Includes triangle loom, easel, and storage.  

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Coon Rapids, MN 55433

763-479-9626
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Wed. 4-8
Thurs. noon-5
Fri. CLOSED
Sat. 10-5

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