45 Years of Fiber Arts on Washington Island

Sievers is offering more than 35 classes through October. Submitted.

On June 5, Sievers School of Fiber Arts is marking its 45th year of teaching classes in weaving, knitting, quilting and more – classes that welcome all levels of adult students to spend uninterrupted time learning from knowledgeable and encouraging instructors in a remote, tranquil setting. 

The Sievers Shop, located in a schoolhouse built in 1890, is open daily to offer original fiber arts and fine crafts made by 70-plus artists, along with a wide array of knitting and weaving yarns, patterns, books, fiber-arts supplies and more.