We carry fiber-related magazines, knitting patterns, and over 200 book titles, including those that feature and are written by our teachers. A wide variety of Sievers-design souvenir items are also available for purchase.

The Shop also features the original arts and fine crafts made by over 120 of our own Sievers teachers and students, ranging from $300.00 quilts to $100.00 baskets and rugs, to scarves, jewelry and on down to Christmas ornaments and packs of notecards.

The Sievers Shop presents a unique opportunity for alumni and staff to market their original handcrafts. If you are interested in selling your work, please bring samples with you when you come for class. The consignment season runs from May 15 through October 31.

Located next to the display area is the Sievers Library, a collection of books mainly relating to fiber arts, augmented by books about Washington Island and for general reading. Students and teachers are encouraged to check books out while here for your classes.

Sievers Scholarships

Sievers has three scholarship funds available:

The Doreen Speckmann Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002. Doreen was a very talented and popular quilting instructor at the Sievers School of Fiber Arts for 19 years. This scholarship was established in recognition of that and is open to all applicants for any class of their choice.

The other two scholarships are designated for particular fiber art fields. The Elisabeth Beinert Memorial Scholarship, begun in 2006 by her friends and family, is awarded to applicants who wish to attend a weaving class, to commemorate Elisabeth's fine workmanship and love of weaving.

The Diane L. Ericson Memorial Scholarship was established in 2010 in loving memory of Diane, by her family and friends. Diane taught beginning basketry classes at Sievers as well as taking many classes here herself, beginning in 1998. In honor of her love of the craft and for warm friendships she developed while basketweaving, this scholarship is awarded to applicants who wish to attend a basketry class.

Scholarships are awarded annually, based on a combination of artistic merit and financial need. Partial and full tuition scholarships are available.

For application form and information, contact Sievers School of Fiber Arts.

Application deadline is April 1. Scholarships will be awarded April 10.

Your "home away from home"

This turn-of-the-century landmark building is as handsome and sturdy as the day it was built, with hand-hewn, exposed timber construction, hemlock sheeting exterior and weathered barn lumber interior.

The sleeping area has twin beds with privacy curtains and an air-conditioning unit. For the cooler months of the season there is electric baseboard heat. There is a kitchen/dining area, lounge area, and two bath/dressing rooms with a total of 3 showers, 3 toilets and 4 wash basins. Sorry--women only!

What is furnished. Twin beds with mattresses and pads. Complete kitchen facility with kitchen range, microwave oven, two refrigerators, coffee maker, cookware, dishes and utensils.

What to bring. Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket, pillow; towel and washcloth; portable fan (optional); flashlight; the usual items for dormitory living. Students are responsible for their own food needs. (There are also restaurants and a grocery store on the Island.)

Housing Fees (Include sales and room tax):

$100 for 2-Day stay
   Class No. 2:
            1 pm Tuesday to 9 am Thursday
   Class Nos. 3, 4, 10, 13, 16, 24, 34, 45, 46:
            1 pm Friday to 9 am Sunday

$150 for 3-Day stay                               
   Class Nos. 6, 26, 30A, 37, 49:
            1 pm Monday to 9 am Thursday
   Class Nos. 21, 29, 36, 48B:
            1 pm Thursday to 9 am Sunday
   Class Nos. 31, 39:
            1 pm Friday to 9 am Monday  
   Class No. 33:
            1 pm Tuesday to 9 am Friday 

$200 for 4-Day stay   
   Class Nos. 19, 44:
            1 pm Saturday to 9 am Wednesday
   Class No. 52:
            1 pm Wednesday to 9 am Sunday    
      
$250 for 5-Day stay   
   Class Nos. 5, 7, 30B, 35, 38A, 50:
            1 pm Monday to 9 am Saturday
   Class Nos. 8, 9, 11, 12A, 18, 25, 32, 42, 43, 51:
            4 pm Sunday to 9 am Friday
   Class Nos. 14, 15, 17A, 20, 27, 28A:
            1 pm Saturday to 9 am Thursday 
   Class Nos. 23, 40, 41, 47, 48A:
            1 pm Tuesday to 9 am Sunday
   Class No. 35:
            4 pm Monday to 1 pm Saturday 

$350 for 7-Day stay   
  Class No. 1:
            1 pm Friday to 9 am the following Friday
  Class No. 12B:
            4 pm Sunday to 9 am the following Sunday
  Class Nos. 17B, 28B:
            1 pm Saturday to 9 am the following Saturday 
  Class No. 22:
            4 pm Thursday to 9 am the following Thursday
  Class No. 38B:
            1 pm Monday to 9 am the following Monday

The use of these facilities is reserved solely for students registered for the Dormitory.  (No tent or vehicle camping on premises.)  Space is limited to 8 students, so we suggest you make your reservation early