Saturday Afternoon Fiber Studio Drop-In | November 28th, 2026 | Gauley Bridge WV
$15.00
Date: November 28th, 2026 – 📍 Location: 314 Main Street, Gauley Bridge, WV 25085 ⏰ Hours: Saturday 1:00-3:00 PM
BYOP (Bring your own project!)
Bring your own project and join us for an open studio session! Drop in anytime during our Saturday afternoon hours (1:00-3:00 PM) and make in community with others. There’s no agenda, you can bring any project you’re working on, enjoy a cup of tea, and spend the afternoon in our makers studio.
We have two Juki Quiling machines (reservation required: email us at sara@bluethistlefibers.com), hand combs for processing fiber, hand carders, large worktables, and making tools for use during studio hours.
Blue Thistle Provisions has threads, needles, and other embroidery and needlework, along with Blue Thistle Fibers Felt kits, fibers, and natural dye kits.
📍 Location: 314 Main Street, Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
⏰ Hours: Saturday 1:00-3:00 PM
👥 Limited to 15 makers per session After purchasing, you’ll receive a confirmation email with studio guidelines and what to bring.
What's Included in Your Drop-In Session: Your $12 drop-in session gives you access to our community fiber /textile studio for the Saturday afternoon session (1:00-3:00 PM).
Equipment Available
**Hand Spinning:** - Studio spinning wheels (shared use) - Drop spindles (various weights) - Niddy noddys for skeining - Yarn swifts and ball winders
**Fiber Preparation:** - Hand cards (multiple weights and sizes) - Blending boards for color work - Fiber scales for measuring
**Natural Dye Studio:** - Dye pots and burners - Mordanting stations - Drying racks and work tables - Measuring tools, thermometers, pH test strips. Natural Dye Kits are available for purchase.
*** JUKI Quilting Machine: Requires a separate Reservation. Email sara@bluethistlefibers.com for availability.
What to Bring **Required:** - Your own project, fiber to process, dye, or spin (or purchase fiber bases in studio) - Enthusiasm and willingness to learn!
**Optional:** - Your own spinning wheel or spindle (if you have a preferred tool) - Project bag for works in progress - Notebook for recording techniques - Water bottle
**Available for Purchase in Studio:** - Natural dye extracts and mordants - Undyed fiber bases - Blue Thistle Fibers naturally dyed yarn and roving - Hand spinning and fiber preparation tools
- Sign in upon arrival - All visitors must complete a brief waiver (available at studio) - Clean equipment after use - Return tools to designated storage areas - Ask questions! Sara or Clare will be available during all open hours
Location & Parking
**Address:** 314 Main Street, Gauley Bridge, WV 25085 Free street parking available directly in front of studio, and up at the Green Train Station Building or down the street to the left of our building. The studio is ground-level accessible.
Questions? Email: bluethistlefibers@gmail.com Phone: 681-560-5749 ---
. **Booking Notes:** - Purchase your session anytime before the Saturday you plan to attend -
Sessions are limited to 15 participants to ensure everyone has space and equipment access -
Drop in anytime between 1:00-3:00 PM—you don't need to stay the full time - If you'd like to attend multiple Saturdays, simply add multiple sessions to your cart
Additional information
| Studio Days | March 28th, April 4th, May 30th, June 13th, July 18th, August 15th, September 12th, November 14th |
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