Handwork Learning Lab Sessions

The Handwork Learning Lab at Road to California is an amazing educational opportunity! The goal of the learning lab is to offer our students the ability to learn the basics of a skill then take those basics and build on them through Road to California classes and independent study. Sessions are $20 cash at the door and include the kit for the class.


Sessions for Wednesday

WE-1 Hand Sewing Class
with Lydia Rush of Japanese Antiques & Textiles



Cost: $20.00
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Location: Room 102

Description: Come and join us learning all about Sashiko & Boro!



WE-2 Felting Fun
with Eloise Wagers of Clover USA



Cost: $20.00
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 12 PM to 1 PM
Location: Room 102

Description: Beware: felting is so much fun! Learn the basic felting techniques. All supplies will be provided. Will make a felted appliqué to use for embellishment. Will open opportunity to "taste" a new crafting adventure!



Sessions for Thursday

TH-1 Sashiko Place Mat
withLydia Rush of Japanese Antiques and Textiles

Cost: $20.00
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Room 104A

Description: Learn the basics of Portuguese Knitting with Clover Needlecraft!


TH-2 Learn How to Make a Yorkshire Button Using a Thread
with Hanne Lohde from Mama Lohde

Cost: $20.00
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Location: Room 104A

Description: Learn how to make a Yorkshire Button using a Thread Wheel.



TH-3 English Paper Pieced Pentagon Bowl
with Catherine Redford

Cost: $20.00
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 12 PM to 1 PM
Location: Room 104A

Description: This small bowl makes a great first English Paper Pieced project as you learn how to baste and stitch the pieces together! 


Sessions for Friday

FR-1 Artsy Mending with Felting and Hand Embroidery
With Clover Needlecraft

Cost: $20.00
Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Room 104A

Description: Combine felting techniques with some basic embroidery stitches for embellishing or mending favorite items.



FR-2 Introduction to Hawaiian Quilting
with Pacific Rim Quilt Company

Cost: $20.00
Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
Time: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Location: Room 104A

Description: In this hands-on experience you will learn to cut out a Hawaiian block, basting it and learn the basics of needleturn appliqué. Even though we work on a block in class you will leave knowing what you need to appliqué a large Hawaiian Quilt.



FR-3 Shirtlace Button
with Catherine Redford

Cost: $20.00
Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
Time: 12 PM to 1 PM
Location: Room 104A

Description: Make a traditional Star Shirtlace thread covered ring button.


Sessions for Saturday

SA-1 How to Be Creative with a Hand Sewing Needle and Thread
with Clover Needlecraft

Cost: $20.00
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Room 104A

Description: How to be creative with a hand sewing needle and thread…techniques for “wanna be” creative stitchers!



SA-2 Learn Basic Embroidery Stitches
with Sewing Bird

Cost: $20.00
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Time: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Location: Room 104A

Description: Learn 4 basic embroidery stitches plus the knotless start. We will begin with the Knotless start and learn how to keep the back clean of lose knots and clumps of thread then move on to the Running stitch, Back stitch, French knots, and Lazy daisy. Your 6"x6" square can be made into a sachet.