Where creatives gather to make and learn.

Welcome to the Spool Yard. We are an open textile-based studio located in the heart of the Cowichan Valley. In addition to studio time, we offer a wide variety of classes and workshops for all ages and all levels of experience.

Our studio is a safe place, free of discrimination and intolerance. Everyone is welcome. We look forward to meeting you.

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These three adorable seamstresses completed their Remy Tops in our class last night! With gathered sleeves and French seams, they’ve truly mastered this pattern from @sewhouse7. Stay tuned; we’re eager to host this class again soon. In th
Join us for our Serger Refresher Class! Is your serger causing you some sewing anxiety? Don't fret! In this quick refresher, we'll demystify the process by guiding you through threading the loopers and troubleshooting those pesky tension issues. You
Calling all sewing enthusiasts, especially those new to sewing with knits! Join us for our upcoming Mock Neck workshop! In this class, you'll create the Nikko mock neck top by @TrueBias, with the option of crafting it either sleeveless or with sleev
🚨 Reminder: Our highly-anticipated "Grow-With-Me Pants" class kicks off today and there are still some spaces available! These adorable and fast-to-make pants are the perfect opportunity to hone your serger skills. Crafted for comfort and
📣 I'm here once again to tell you about our all-time favourite shirt - the Remy Raglan Top! This class starts tomorrow, and we can't wait to get sewing. The Remy Raglan Top by @SewHouseSeven is a versatile wardrobe essential. With its relaxed fit a
Keep cozy and elevate your winter style with our one-day Winter Bucket Hat Sewing Class! This hat stole the spotlight in our learn to sew classes last year, leading us to create an entire workshop around it. Whether you prefer wool, waxed canvas, o