Erindale Tapestry Studio Presents

Fiber Arts Self Study Classes

Laura Berlage

Fiber Artist /Educator

Welcome to Erindale Tapestry Studio’s Self Studies—a way to take Laura’s courses on-demand to fit your schedule. You’ll receive the full materials kit, along with digital access to detailed written instructions with photographs and numerous video tutorials. Self study students are also welcome to email Laura with progress pictures and questions, and you can move through the curriculum at your own speed. This is perfect if you need a prerequisite to qualify for an advanced class, want to take a course at your own pace, or have been waiting for a class to be on a schedule that works for you. Choose your medium and level, and dive into the delightful world of fiber arts with the meticulous, heartfelt, and artful touch that is classic of Laura’s teaching style.

Level 1

Form a strong foundation in your medium of choice. Receive the essential tools and materials necessary to master the basics and beyond. Beginner friendly and an essential course before continuing to intermediate and advanced levels.

wool embroidery white
Self Study, Wool Embroidery Level 1
$100.00
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Self Study, Punch Needle Rug Hooking Level 1
$255.00
loom beading redloom beading blue
Self Study, Scandinavian Loom Beading Level 1
$130.00
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Self Study, Intro to Tapestry Weaving Level 1
$230.00
"Laura is an outstanding instructor. She clearly loves what she does, has a tremendous depth of experience and knowledge, and is very skilled and creative. She uses multiple approaches for teaching the material so students can use what works best for them as individuals. She knows what challenges will arise for those who are new to tapestry and she provides practical solutions to help. She also brings a multicultural perspective to the class as she shares her detailed knowledge of the folklore, history, songs, and weaving techniques of centuries of tapestry around the world. Wonderful class for an introduction to the artistry, technical skills, and history of tapestry...and, you end up with a very nice landscape tapestry."

Level 2

Build on the beginner course with intermediate techniques and concepts. These kits often include additional tools and supplies as well. Students should have taken the Level-1 course first because concepts, skills, and tutorials will be referenced, as well as tools in the beginner kit used for the project.

loom beading 2 kitbeaded bracelets
Self Study, Scandinavian Loom Beading Level 2
$205.00
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Self Study, Punch Needle Rug Hooking Level 2
$205.00
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Self Study, Intro to Tapestry Level 2
$290.00
"Laura's instructions (written, video and live) are very detailed and are done in a way that has allowed me to be successful in every class or kit I have done. I have been blown away by what I was able to create."

Level 3

Increase your skills and broaden your toolkit with advanced techniques and concepts. These courses often take an interdisciplinary approach, weaving in cross-genre methods to diversify what you can do in this medium.

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Self Study, Intro to Tapestry Level 3
$290.00
"Laura is one the finest instructors I have ever had. Her knowledge, love for, and storytelling are amazing and she is a treasure to people like me who want to learn."

Additional Offerings

Personal Zoom sessions with Laura

Reserve individual time with the instructor

Laura teaching
One-on-One with Laura, Half Hour
$90.00
Laura teaching
One-on-One with Laura, Hour
$180.00

Become an Erindale Member

Enjoy Open Studio and Free Shipping on Self Study Kits

Erindale Membership
$50.00

Erindale Members enjoy Open Studio sessions !

"Open studio is a great opportunity to schedule some time to work on my unfinished projects that need attention. If I don’t set aside dedicated time to work on these things, I know I’d fill my time up with other items on my “to do” list. Plus, it’s fun to socialize with friends outside of class! Laura is always helpful if I run into an issue with whatever I’m working onOpen studio is a great opportunity to schedule some time to work on my unfinished projects that need attention. If I don’t set aside dedicated time to work on these things, I know I’d fill my time up with other items on my “to do” list. Plus, it’s fun to socialize with friends outside of class! Laura is always helpful if I run into an issue with whatever I’m working on."
~G. M. -Erindale Member
"I love attending Open Studio time. It is so fun to reconnect with people I have met in class and to see what everyone is working on. It’s also a great place to get feedback and advice if I encounter a trouble spot on a project. Spending a couple of hours with other artists to chat and learn from each other is very motivating.".
~L. B. -Erindale Member

FAQs

Below are some of our most frequently asked questions

These courses do not expire. The print material is available for digital download, and the password-protected tutorials do not expire. You can take a long as you need with the course, and dip back for reviews as necessary.

Yes! Even with previous experience, students have found great benefit in the broad foundational skills available in the beginner courses. You will also want the tools and techniques to use in the intermediate and advanced courses! Different teachers have unique approaches to a medium, and you will find a fresh slant and diverse material and techniques, even in my beginner level offerings.

Click on the quick view of each offering. This includes a detailed list of what is covered in the course, the materials included, supplies you should provide yourself, and learning outcomes. These are unique and specific to each course.

Self Study students are welcome to email me with questions at any time. Please take a picture of your work-in-progress, as this really informs my response! You can also book one-on-one Zoom time with me, in either hour or half-our increments for personalized help, troubleshooting, or demos.

Once you learn new skills, it’s important to master them with practice. I have created a series of skill builder projects as kits with instructions, focused around different themes for each medium at each level. I release new ones each year as well! These are designed to help you hone and stretch your current skills, so you can be ready to add new ones with the next level. Students have really appreciated this offering and enjoyed the wide variety of projects I’ve designed and crafted!

These courses, as well as many others, may be included in live online Zoom classes through a variety of host organizations, as well as through Erindale Tapestry Studio. Explore the current class calendar at the bottom of this page.

Explore our current online class calendar below

Erindale Tapestry Studio Calendar of Live, Online Classes and Workshops
February 2025
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26

John C. Campbell Folk School

Wool Embroidered Sheepskin Headband

Erindale Tapestry Studio

Winter Tapestry Prompt, Fjord Horse

27

Oxford School of Rug Hooking

Cardinal Fine Point Punch Needle Rug Hooking, L-2

28
29
30
31

Erindale Tapestry Studio

Open Studio Session

John C. Campbell Folk School

Scandinavian Loom Beading L-2

1

Weavers Guild of Minnesota

Intro to Tapestry, L-1

Vesterheim

Wool Embroidery Sheepskin Mittens

2

Erindale Tapestry Studio

Open Studio Session

Erindale Tapestry Studio

Winter Tapestry Prompt, Fjord Horse

3

Oxford School of Rug Hooking

Cardinal Fine Point Punch Needle Rug Hooking, L-2

4
5
6

Nordic Canvas Folk Art Studio

Wool Embroidery Sheepskin Mittens

7

Erindale Tapestry Studio

Knotted Seahorse Wool Embroidery and Ultra Punch Class

8

Weavers Guild of Minnesota

Intro to Tapestry, L-1

9

Erindale Tapestry Studio

Open Studio Session

Erindale Tapestry Studio

Winter Tapestry Prompt, Fjord Horse

10

Erindale Tapestry Studio

As It was Taught to Me, Orientation

Oxford School of Rug Hooking

Cardinal Fine Point Punch Needle Rug Hooking, L-2

11
12
13

Nordic Canvas Folk Art Studio

Wool Embroidery Sheepskin Mittens

14

Erindale Tapestry Studio

Knotted Seahorse Wool Embroidery and Ultra Punch Class

Oxford School of Rug Hooking

Sun and Moon Zippered Bag

15

Weavers Guild of Minnesota

Intro to Tapestry, L-1

16

Erindale Tapestry Studio

Open Studio Session

Erindale Tapestry Studio

Winter Tapestry Prompt, Fjord Horse

17

John C. Campbell Folk School

Folk Motif Mug Rugs

18
19
20

Nordic Canvas Folk Art Studio

Wool Embroidery Sheepskin Mittens

21

Erindale Tapestry Studio

Knotted Seahorse Wool Embroidery and Ultra Punch Class

Oxford School of Rug Hooking

Sun and Moon Zippered Bag

22

Weavers Guild of Minnesota

Intro to Tapestry, L-1

23

Erindale Tapestry Studio

Open Studio Session

Erindale Tapestry Studio

Winter Tapestry Prompt, Fjord Horse

24

John C. Campbell Folk School

Folk Motif Mug Rugs

25
26
27
28

Erindale Tapestry Studio

Knotted Seahorse Wool Embroidery and Ultra Punch Class

Oxford School of Rug Hooking

Sun and Moon Zippered Bag

1

Nordic Canvas Folk Art Studio

Scandinavian Loom Beading L-2

Vesterheim

Needle Felt Mushroom House

folk mug rugs kit
February 24, 2025
Host: John C. Campbell Folk School
sheepskin embroidered mittens
February 20, 2025
Host: Nordic Canvas Folk Art Studio
embroidery seahorse supplies
February 21, 2025
Host: Erindale Tapestry Studio
sun and moon punch needle kit
February 21, 2025
Host: Oxford School of Rug Hooking
intro to tapestry project
February 22, 2025
Host: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
tapestry prompt horse
February 23, 2025
Host: Erindale Tapestry Studio
laura in studio
February 23, 2025
Host: Erindale Tapestry Studio
mushroom house side
March 1, 2025
Host: Vesterheim
loom beading 2 kit
March 1, 2025
Host: Nordic Canvas Folk Art Studio
laura in studio
March 2, 2025
Host: Erindale Tapestry Studio
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