April
Saturday,
April 5 & Sunday, April 6
Weekend Basic Weaving
This workshop is for those who have never woven before
as well as those who need a refresher course in basic 4 harness weaving.
Students will learn to warp and dress the loom, plan out colors and a basic
design to weave a scarf. Floor looms will be available. After learning the
basics, students will be able to weave wonderful items, such as blankets,
shawls, scarves, placemats, runners, yardage for clothing and more!
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00
pm
Cost:
$180.00 plus yarns
Teacher: Leanne Beck
Tuesday, April 8
Sunday, April 13
Sterling Silver
(Fibula) Shawl Pin
Learn the basic
fabrication and finishing for a silver fibula pin as well as the historical
heritage of this piece. The cost of the class includes the materials and
beads for 1 fibula and one spinning wheel hook, or 2 fibulas; 1 silver and 1
brass or copper. Limited enrollment. No experience necessary.
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
$60.00
Teacher: Carol Ellis
Tuesday, April 15
Beginners
4-Harness Weaving
For those who have
never woven before as well as those who need a refresher course in basic
4-harness weaving. Students will learn to warp and dress the loom and weave
a sampler, then choose and complete a final project. Fee includes the use of
a floor loom and yarns for sampler. Final project yarns will be additional.
Time:
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm (8 weeks)
Cost:
$180.00 (plus final project yarns)
Teacher: Leanne Beck
Wednesday, April 16
Basic Crochet
This class will
teach you the basic stitches of crocheting and how to read patterns. You
will need a "G" crochet hook and a skein of yarn to practice. During class
the first week you will learn the three basic stitches and how to increase
and decrease. You will decide what kind of yarn and how much you need so the
following week we can all start on our projects. Each week, you will learn
new stitches or techniques and then there will be time to work on our
projects together. At the end of the 5 week course, we will all have our
finished product.
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (5 weeks)
Cost:
$65.00
Teacher: Carol Testa
Thursday, April 24
Needle Felt A Cute Dog
Bring a picture of your family
pet or favorite breed and have fun creating a 3-inch tall canine that won't
shed or need to go for a walk. This project is easy for beginners and can
offer challenges to the experienced felter who can strive for more refined
details. Students should bring a pair of small sharp scissors and any
available pictures for inspiration - capturing faces and a side view of the
entire body. These are not essential but do help with proportions and other
details (such as how back legs are structure or how the tail attaches).
Time:
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
$35.00
Teacher: Debbie Gile
Saturday, April 26
Beginner Spinning
Students will learn about fiber
selection, cleaning and preparation, and using drop spindles, and then
graduate to the spinning wheel in this busy day. Shop wheels will be
available. Students should bring a pen and paper as well as a lunch. We will
spin in our stocking feet to protect the shop wheels, so plan on removing
your shoes. If you own a wheel that works, you may bring it to get the tips
specific to your machine. If you own a spindle or hand cards, please bring
them as well.
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
$70.00 Includes fiber
Teacher: Debbie Gile
MAY
Saturday, May 3
Crochet a Spirit Fairy
Wednesday May 14
Pearl Knotting
Learn the art of silk knotting.
Traditionally used for stringing pearls, once learned this technique can
easily be adapted for stringing many different types of beads. If
students have their own 6 or 7 mm pearls they can bring them to use or
pearls can be purchased in the shop.
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
$25.00 plus materials
Teacher:
Suki Wright
Sunday May 18
Rug Hooking
Learn traditional rug hooking skills and color
planning to create a small table mat. No prior experience is required.
Frame, patterns, wool and rug hook are included in price of class.
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
$85.00
Teacher:
Jan Seavey
Thursday May 22
Needle Felted Fairy
Learn to make needle felted faces by creating a Spring
Fairy ornament complete with a flower petal hat. This project will
teach basic skills including creating detailed eyes and flat felted fabric
to create the flower petals. This is a fun beginner project.
Students should bring small sharp scissors. Optional trim items
such as tiny dried or silk flowers or feathers might be fun to add.
Time:
6:30 to 9:00 pm
Cost:
$40.00 includes materials
Teacher:
Debbie Gile
Thursday May 29
Create a Beaded Necklace
This class is for the true
beginner to learn basic bead stringing to make a gorgeous necklace. We
will explore various stringing materials, as well as different clasp
options. Choose from semi-precious stones, Czech glass or any other
beads from our extensive selection. Students will design and complete
one necklace in the class.
Time:
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost:
$20.00 plus materials
Teacher:
Melanie Connor
Saturday May 31
Felt A Bag or Vessel
Mixed media and fiber artist
Susan Mills of Maine, will teach you the fine art of seamless felting in a
workshop that features a step-by-step process for creating a magically
unique felt art piece, a sculptured vessel, or a distinctive hand bag.
Learn how to select wool, use a hand sander and with soap and water create
an original felted piece all your own. Learn how to design your piece
and make resist patterns to begin the shape. Incorporate colored yarn
and exotic fibers, sticks and bones, and feathers or beads to make your
piece special.
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
$95.00 plus material fee
Teacher:
Susan Mill
JUNE
Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8
Threadplay Freelace Vest
Using a water soluble stabilizer and various yarns, fibers, and strips of
fabric, students will learn to lay out a simple vest, stitch and complete a
wonderful art-to-wear garment! From very lacey, to warm and woven, the
appearance of the fabric created with this technique is unique to your own
taste and sense of style. You will need to bring a sewing machine,
your own collection of fibers and a desire to be free and have fun creating.
You don't even have to stitch in a straight line!
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
$95.00
Teacher:
Tuesdays
starting June 10 for 4 weeks
Weaving Beyond the Basics
For those who have some experience with basic weaving and want a little
more. We will wrap the loom for 3 table runners and weave all three on
the same warp with different weft colors and patterns. Fee includes
the use of the 4 harness floor loom. Yarns are additional.
Time:
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Cost:
$100.00 plus materials
Teacher:
Leanne Beck
Saturday June 14
Needle Felted Floral Appliqués
Creating flat floral appliqués is like painting with fibers. These
pretty adornments can be created directly on wool fabric, polar fleece or
fulled knitted items like the popular bags being made these days.
However, they can also be made independent of the base fabric and later
applied to garments such as denim jackets or your favorite jeans.
Accent them with bits of pretty yarns or beads to add more excitement.
No previous needle felting experience is needed. Students should bring
small sharp scissors. Colored pencils may be helpful. Optional
trims such as yarns scraps and beads, plus needle and thread to attach
them.. You may bring an object to decorate such as a wool scarf or fulled
knitted bag. A selection of floral patterns and fiber color choices
will be available.
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
$70.00 plus materials
Teacher:
Debbie Gile
Saturday June 21
Double Core Spiral
Learn a great new beading technique with this double core spiral. Show
off core beads in this unusual twist, each beaded section seems to wrap
around the others in an endless chain. Some experience with seed beads
is helpful but not necessary. Students can choose to make either a
bracelet or a necklace.
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
$25.00 plus materials
Teacher:
Pamela Michie
JULY
Saturday & Sunday July 12 & 13
Felted Home Accessories
Create your own one of a kind home accessories in wool. In this two
day class we will learn a range of techniques for decorating your home in
felt. On day one we will use inlay techniques (using ready made needle
felted "prefelt") to create colorful surface pattern and design.
Create pieces that echo traditional felt inlay designs from Central Asia or
create your own modern design. Students can create a throw pillow,
place mats, table runner or chair pad. On day two we will focus on
techniques for creating light weight felt fabrics incorporating fabrics,
exotic fibers and designer yarns to add lots of surface decoration and
texture. These are great for window valances, pillow and even lamp
shades. Students can choose their projects, but are limited in size
and quantity given the time and space available. Be sure to bring
fabric swatches or pictures of your decor so that you can make accessories
that enliven your interior. Also bring dimensions of the table, window
or chair you have in mind. If you want to make a lamp shade, bring an
old shade frame that works with an existing lamp.
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
$195.00 plus materials
Teacher:
Saturday July 19
Polymer Clay Bracelet
This class is an introduction to using polymer clay, a colorful product that
can be baked in your home oven to create durable and lovely beads.
Learn how to prepare the clays, blend colors and create canes, designs that
can be combined in many ways and then made smaller and smaller while
maintaining all their detail. Your finished beads will be assembled
into a bracelet to wear home. Students are invited to bring any tools
they might own: rollers, cutting blades, a smooth work surface and
pasta machines are examples. These items will be provided for anyone
not owning them, and also available for sale.
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
$65
Teacher:
Debbie Gile
AUGUST
Saturday August 2
Multi Color Dyeing
Create your personal color palette by dyeing your fiber or yarns using
modern chemical dyes that are safe and offer luscious color choices.
Learn dye safety and practice easy techniques to apply multiple colors to
your fibers. We will also discuss ways to use the dyed fibers to
maximize their impact. Students may bring their own washed fibers and
yarns or choose from the shop's wide selection. Students should wear old
clothing in case of spills and splatters. You may want kitchen gloves
and an apron. Unspun fiber should be washed and dry. Gray
fleeces are lovely when dyed. Yarns should be wound into hanks that
are tied loosely. If you don't know how to do this, we will prepare
them at the class. We will be working in 4 ounce batches so bring
plenty to play with. Plastic bags to take home damp fibers are a must.
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
$65
Teacher: Debbie
Gile
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