Heritage Spinning & Weaving

Knitting Help
2026-02-03 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-27 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-20 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Heritage Spinning & Weaving, 47 E. Flint ST, Lake Orion, MI, 48362, United States
Knitting Help – Tuesdays, 11:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No reservations are needed.
Whether you are new to knitting, returning to knitting, or are working on a pattern using a technique new to you, we are here to help you. One visit is $10 for one hour. Purchase a card of six one-hour sessions for $50 and save. We look forward to helping you along. If you have questions about color or Fair Isle/stranded knitting, we highly recommend you book a private lesson with our guru, Joan. Visit our web store for details.
$10 per hour • $50 for 6 hours with a Knitting Help Card, which can be purchased in the web store or in person.
Almost anytime before 5 pm for 15 minutes (pending staff availability – calling ahead is a good idea)
Special and Private Lessons:
One-on-One: $45 per hour, plus $25 for each additional hour, if used at the same time as the first hour of the lesson.
Semi-Private Lessons: If you select semi-private lessons, you must purchase a session for each participant in one cart, and you must list all participants along with their emails in the “order notes” section of the checkout page.
$30/hour each for two students
$20/hour each for three+ students
The fee for each additional hour is $15 per person, if used with the first hour of the lesson.

Crochet Help with Laurie
2026-02-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-27 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-20 11:00 - 13:00
Crochet Help with Laurie – Tuesdays, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 to 5:00 pm. No reservations are needed.
Whether you are new to crochet, returning to crochet, or are working on a pattern using a technique new to you, Laurie is here to help you. Her guiding hand will make your hands more confident. Granny squares, amigurumi, filet crochet, tapestry crochet, and Tunisian crochet are all within your reach. Laurie will help you! Just want a coach at your elbow as you work? Feel free to be a “regular.”
$10 per hour • $50 for 6 hours with a Knitting Help Card, which can be purchased in the web store or in person.
Special and Private Lessons:
One-on-One: $45 per hour, plus $25 for each additional hour, if used at the same time as the first hour of the lesson.
Semi-Private Lessons: If you select semi-private lessons, you must purchase a session for each participant in one cart, and you must list all participants along with their emails in the “order notes” section of the checkout page.
$30/hour each for two students
$20/hour each for three+ students
The fee for each additional hour is $15 per person, if used with the first hour of the lesson.

Private Knitting Group
2026-02-02 09:30 - 15:00, 2026-01-19 09:30 - 15:00
Private Knitting Group meets today from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Introduction to Rigid Heddle, class 2 of 2
2026-02-02 09:00 - 15:00
Day/Date/Time: Sunday, 1/18/2026 and Monday, 2/2/2026 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day. This class meets twice.
Description: This compact loom is perfect for dipping your toes into the weaving waters. In this class you will make a scarf using a lux yarn that feels and looks scrumptious. Using good yarn always makes your project shine! You will learn how to dress the loom, how to weave and a bit about planning a project. Three looms are available for in-store rental, however, please plan ahead as not all new weavers finish the project during class time and you may have to return to the shop during regular hours to complete it.
Required Supplies/Equipment/Books: Two skeins Malabrigo Dos Tierras – either two of one color way or one solid and one multicolored (wind into balls prior to class). Loom with at least 12″ weaving width; 8 dent heddle; threading hook or hooks, depending on the maker; sharp scissors, tape measure that can measure 100″; writing supplies; large tapestry needle; and 12” wide separating paper or sticks for warping.
Prerequisite: None
Pre-Class Prep: Wind yarn into balls.
Instructor: Joan Sheridan
Maximum: 6 students (with loom rental; 3 students with their own loom)

Rug Hooking Help, class 1 of 1
2026-02-01 12:00 - 16:00
Day/Date/Time: Sunday, 2/1/2026 from noon to 4:00 pm. This class meets once.
Description: Join us for fun and hooking. Whether you want to start a new pattern or need to refresh an older project we can help. There will be plenty of wools and other supplies available to get motivated, and instruction to get past the tough questions. We can easily solve a problem with a pattern by using color and/or value, or ways to finish your rug. No rug should go unfinished.
Keith Kemmer will help with just about every hooking quandary. He has over 25 years of experience creating wonderful primitive rugs, both large and small.
Required Supplies/Equipment/Books: Please bring your project, hook, frame and wools. A cutter will be available during class.
Pre-Class Prep: none
Instructor: Keith Kemmer
Maximum: 8 students
Fee: $40.00
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Basic Tablet (Card) Weaving, class 1 of 1
2026-01-31 09:00 - 16:00
Day/Date/Time: Saturday, 1/31/2026, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This class meets once.
Description: Evidence of tablet weaving has been found and dated back to the Iron Age, found on burial ships in Norway, and is popular today. Often called “card” weaving in the US, this weaving style is used to produce a band that can vary from quite narrow (much less than an inch) to quite wide (more than 6 inches). Tablet woven bands are sturdier than plain weave woven bands because they have as many layers of thickness as there are holes in the cards. This class will be woven using 4 hole cards. We recommend the Schacht cards available at Heritage because of the helpful markings on the cards. Learn how to thread and weave the cards to make a short band using colors of your choosing. Tablet weaving instructions are not standardized, so we will also look at instructions in several popular books.
Required Supplies/Equipment/Books: 25 Schacht 4-hole tablets (available for purchase at Heritage), scissors, standard size inkle loom OR leather belt that fits around your low waist, belt shuttle.
Prerequisite: None
Pre-Class Prep: None
Instructor: Joan Sheridan
Maximum: 8 students
Fee: $90.00
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Beginning Spinning, class 1 of 1
2026-01-31 09:00 - 15:00
Day/Date/Time: Saturday, 1/31/2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a break for lunch. This class meets once.
Description: Learn the basics starting with how the yarn moves through your hands before it is twisted on the drop spindle and graduate to the spinning wheel. You will learn how to make usable yarn, what makes a good yarn, how to ply, a little about different types of spinning fibers, and basic wheel maintenance.
Required supplies/equipment/books: Recommended book: Spinning 101 by Tom Knisely. Start Spinning, by Maggie Casey is also a great resource. Please bring scissors, pen, and paper. Fee includes spinning fiber and drop spindle to take home. If you already have a spinning wheel in good working order, bring it for the second half of the class. If you have a used wheel that needs maintenance, you must bring it in to the shop prior to the class. $15.00 fee for tune up; repair charge may apply. Please call ahead.
Prerequisite: No previous experience required
Pre-Class Prep: None
Instructor: Summer Swanwick
Maximum: 6 students
Fee: $85.00
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Social Crafting
2026-01-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-16 18:00 - 21:00
Come to Heritage with your current project to knit, crochet, spin, etc., with us. This is purely a social time, no instructor will be available for help.

Social Crafting
2026-01-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-15 13:00 - 15:00
Come to Heritage with your current project to knit, crochet, spin, etc., with us on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. This is purely a social time, no instructor will be available for help.

Knitting Help
2026-01-29 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-15 11:00 - 16:00
Knitting Help – Thursdays, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. No reservations are needed.

Whether you are new to knitting, returning to knitting, or are working on a pattern using a technique new to you, we are here to help you. One visit is $10 for one hour. Purchase a card of six one-hour sessions for $50 and save. We look forward to helping you along. If you have questions about color or Fair Isle/stranded knitting, we highly recommend you book a private lesson with our guru, Joan. Visit our web store for details.
$10 per hour • $50 for 6 hours with a Knitting Help Card, which can be purchased in the web store or in person.
Almost anytime before 5 pm for 15 minutes (pending staff availability – calling ahead is a good idea)
Special and Private Lessons:
One-on-One: $45 per hour, plus $25 for each additional hour, if used at the same time as the first hour of the lesson.
Semi-Private Lessons: If you select semi-private lessons, you must purchase a session for each participant in one cart, and you must list all participants along with their emails in the “order notes” section of the checkout page.
$30/hour each for two students
$20/hour each for three+ students
The fee for each additional hour is $15 per person, if used with the first hour of the lesson.

Knitting Help
2026-01-28 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-21 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-14 11:00 - 16:00
Knitting Help – Wednesdays, 11:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No reservations are needed.
Whether you are new to knitting, returning to knitting, or are working on a pattern using a technique new to you, we are here to help you. One visit is $10 for one hour. Purchase a card of six one-hour sessions for $50 and save. We look forward to helping you along. If you have questions about color or Fair Isle/stranded knitting, we highly recommend you book a private lesson with our guru, Joan. Visit our web store for details.
$10 per hour • $50 for 6 hours with a Knitting Help Card, which can be purchased in the web store or in person.
Almost anytime before 5 pm for 15 minutes (pending staff availability – calling ahead is a good idea)
Special and Private Lessons:
One-on-One: $45 per hour, plus $25 for each additional hour, if used at the same time as the first hour of the lesson.
Semi-Private Lessons: If you select semi-private lessons, you must purchase a session for each participant in one cart, and you must list all participants along with their emails in the “order notes” section of the checkout page.
$30/hour each for two students
$20/hour each for three+ students
The fee for each additional hour is $15 per person, if used with the first hour of the lesson.

Private Class 9am - Noon
2026-01-26 09:00 - 12:00
Private Class 9am – Noon

Introduction to Rigid Heddle, class 1 of 2
2026-01-18 09:00 - 15:00
Day/Date/Time: Sunday, 1/18/2026 and Monday, 1/26/2026 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day. This class meets twice.
Description: This compact loom is perfect for dipping your toes into the weaving waters. In this class you will make a scarf using a lux yarn that feels and looks scrumptious. Using good yarn always makes your project shine! You will learn how to dress the loom, how to weave and a bit about planning a project. Three looms are available for in-store rental, however, please plan ahead as not all new weavers finish the project during class time and you may have to return to the shop during regular hours to complete it.
Required Supplies/Equipment/Books: Two skeins Malabrigo Dos Tierras – either two of one color way or one solid and one multicolored (wind into balls prior to class). Loom with at least 12″ weaving width; 8 dent heddle; threading hook or hooks, depending on the maker; sharp scissors, tape measure that can measure 100″; writing supplies; large tapestry needle; and 12” wide separating paper or sticks for warping.
Prerequisite: None
Pre-Class Prep: Wind yarn into balls.
Instructor: Joan Sheridan
Maximum: 6 students (with loom rental; 3 students with their own loom)
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Learn to Knit, class 1 of 1
2026-01-17 11:00 - 13:00
Day/Date/Time: Saturday, 1/17/2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. This class meets once.
Description: In this class you will learn to knit in a small group. We’ll start with casting on (getting yarn onto the needles), then making the knit stitch, purl stitch and binding off. We’ll talk about stitch patterns, yarn choice, finding and reading knitting patterns, ideas for beginner projects and resources if you get stuck.
This class is for anyone brand new to knitting as well as those interested in refreshing their skills. Karrie is a patient and encouraging instructor, which along with the small class size, ensures you can go at your own pace and get all your questions answered.
Ages 12+, students 8-11 may register along with a registered adult.
Required Supplies/Equipment/Books: Size US #8 or #9, 16” or 24″ circular knitting needles and one (1) skein of light-colored worsted weight yarn (we suggest Kelbourne Woolens Germantown) purchased from Heritage Spinning & Weaving.
Prerequisite: None
Pre-Class Prep: Please bring yarn and needles to class or allow yourself extra time to purchase before class.
Instructor: Karrie Roever
Maximum: 2 students
Fee: $45.00
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Building a Spinner's Portfolio to Become a Better Spinner - class 9 of 9
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00
Day/Date/Time: Saturdays, 1/17/2026, from 10:00 am to Noon. This is the final class of the series.
Description: A series of workshops and exercises designed to improve spinning skills and knowledge. The goal of this series is to fine tune your own spinning abilities and to be able to plan for and complete a project using your own handspun yarn. Throughout this series, you will be working on building a portfolio of skills through exercises designed to help you fine tune your skills and document your progress.
Most of the topics will be presented in lecture format with demonstration. You will be given assignments to be completed on your own time between classes, with support through a dedicated online Facebook forum between lectures. Lectures will be once per month. Previous assignments will be reviewed at each lecture and must be completed, as skills build on each other in this program. Expect to spend at least 1 hour/week on homework. Most days students will be able to stay and spin after class is over.
Topics Covered:

All About Your Spinning Wheel
Thick and Thin : Discovering the range of your wheel
Worsted spinning
Woolen spinning
Balanced plying
Measurement tools/ How to describe your yarn
Recreating a commercial yarn
Is it project worthy?
Bringing it All Together – Designing a project

Required supplies/equipment/books: Spinning Wheel (either traditional or e wheel) in good working order. 3-inch 3 ring binder or large penda flex folder for your portfolio. Optional: 3X5 notecards, hole punch, spiral notebook for your own notes.
*Class fee does not include material fees of $20.00 to $40.00 per session that will be payable to instructor at the beginning of each class. Materials include lecture notes and sample folders, as well as 2-4 oz of wool each month to complete monthly assignments.
Prerequisite: Students should be reasonably comfortable with using the wheel they have and able to spin a single and ply two singles together before taking the class.
Instructor: Summer Swanwick
Maximum: 6 students
*Fee: $400.00 (does not include materials fees – see required supplies for more information)
