WI Alpaca & Fiber Fest - 2026 Classes with Cris Robinson

STEP 1 Pick your classes

• Classes are listed in order by date and time, workshop images are at the bottom of the page
• Select your desired workshops by clicking on the number dropdown and selecting '1'   
• Take note of the 'Please Bring' items so you are prepared for your workshop. Your ticket confirmation email will also have a reminder.

STEP 2 Complete the registration

• Once you have made your selections, click CONTINUE at the bottom of the page and complete the registration form

STEP 3 Payment

• Select PayPal or credit/debit card to check out
• All registrations include non-refundable Service & Payment Processing fees. PayPal may also add an additional fee, typically less than 50 cents.

STEP 3 Confirmation

• After you complete your registration and make your payment, click the link to view your tickets 
• The ticket includes a reminder of the items you need to bring to class
• Check your email for confirmation from notify@ticketstripe.com with a link to view your electronic ticket for your workshops
• You do NOT need to print or bring your ticket to the retreat

Questions? Want to be on the wait list for a full class? Contact Cris at craftunstrung @ gmail.com (without the spaces, of course)

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE Friday April 24 at 9pm. Cash walk-ins may still be accepted if there is space at the session. 

LOOKING FOR CLASSES OFFERED BY OTHER INSTRUCTORS? Return to https://www.wisconsinalpacafiberfest.com/ and select 'Learn' for the class listing

Description: Often confused with Dorset buttons, Zwirnknopf buttons are constructed differently and have infinite design possibilities. We’ll learn the basic weaving technique and stitches to create a button in class. Students will also learn how to read patterns and create their own variations. Finally, we’ll cover how to apply and care for thread buttons on garments and jewelry.

Student should bring: All students should bring scissors. Reading glasses or magnification is also helpful if needed for close work. Workshop fee includes handouts, button forms, button clamp, thread, and needle

Instructor: Cris Robinson

Description: Learn to make itty bitty wet felted beads for lightweight stitch markers that you’ll love to use! Then we’ll create a beaded scissor fob to hold them so you’ll always know where to find your scissors and your stitch markers. Class techniques include wet felting, hole piercing, bead stringing, and jewelry construction.

Student should bring: Students should bring scissors, ideally the pair on which you want to add a fob. Reading glasses or magnification is also helpful if needed for close work. Workshop fee includes handouts, wool roving, beads, and jewelry findings. Scissors are not included. Instructor will provide tools to use during class.

Instructor: Cris Robinson

Description: Love the look of knitting but just can’t deal with the pointy sticks? Try knooking: knitting with a crochet hook. It’s KNit + hOOK = KNOOK, pronounced ‘nook’. Knooking uses similar motions as crocheting, and the hook and cording take the place of knitting needles. The resulting fabric structure is identical in look, feel, texture, and drape of a weft knitted fabric. In this intro class, students will learn to cast on, create the knit and purl stitches, and bind off. We’ll knit flat but will discuss knitting in the round and other techniques, as well as how to create your own knook tools, convert patterns, and other helpful tips. 

Student should bring: Students should bring scissors and about 100 yards of a solid-colored, medium worsted weight (4) yarn in a medium or light color. The recommended hook size for your yarn should be a I, J, or K (5.5 to 6.5mm) to work with the size J knook provided in class. Reading glasses or magnification is also helpful if needed for close work. Workshop fee includes handouts and a size J knook with cord.

Instructor: Cris Robinson