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#205 Rug Braiding Letty Klein This day-long workshop is for the fiber artist with a closet full of fiber, the shepherd wishing to make something from their wool sheep, and the hand-crafter looking to add warmth and a decorative flair to their home. Students will learn how to braid roving, felt the braids, and sew the braids into a beautiful, functional heirloom rug to be enjoyed now and to pass on to another generation. In this class students will complete a simple chair pad using minimal equipment from their own roving or they can purchase rug roving from the instructor. The techniques learned can then be used to create their own beautiful rugs at home. Class Level: Beginner Class Limit: 20 Material Fees: $15.00 All materials and equipment needed, except roving Participants should bring: Students can bring their own roving (about a pound in various colors) or the instructor will have an assortment of roving available for purchase as well as copies of the new book “The Shepherd’s Rug”. Just about any sheeps wool will work, also mohair/wool blends, alpaca and llama in roving form.
# 206 Intermediate Rigid Heddle Weaving Joan Hoover Rigid Heddle weaving doesn’t have to be plain. We’ll play with color and texture and hand manipulating the threads to create some very cool samples. Start with a warping refresher. We’ll work our way through techniques that include leno, inlay, pick up, hemstitching and other finishing techniques. We’ll leave you with ideas for your next exciting rigid heddle project. Must have had beginning rigid heddle class or some prior rigid heddle weaving experience. NOTE: a student could take beginning RH weaving one day and intermediate (this class) the next. Class Level: Intermediate Class Limit: 16 Material Fees: $25.00 for handouts and yarn for sampler project Participants should bring: Rigid Heddle Loom at least 12” wide with 12 dent reed, warping peg and clamps, 9 to 12 inch stick shuttle, 12” pick up stick, large tapestry needle Please bring the book Hands on Rigid Heddle Weaving if you own it.
# 207 Silks and Dyes Rita Petteys Creative Synchronicity with silks and dyes. Use a variety of resists, containers, and dye methods to create beautiful, one of a kind dyed silk scarves or other fabrics. Participants will learn to, embed objects or otherwise manipulate fabrics and drip, pour, sprinkle, paint, dip or splash dye. Class emphasis is on creativity and surprise, letting your imagination unfold like the fabric you dye! Silk, cotton, rayon, hemp, and wool fabrics will be available. Class Level: all levels Class Limit: 12 Materials Fees: $25.00 covers the cost of fabrics, silks, and dyes Participants should bring: rubber gloves with long cuffs, aprons or wear old clothing, objects to fold/tie/embed into the fabrics such as marbles, bottle caps, clips, etc.
# 208 Knitting Tips Nancy Shroyer Knitting – Tips, Tricks & Tools you may not have considered. Gadgets from the hardware, grocery, drug and sewing stores to enhance your knitting experience, plus lots of innovative ideas to make knitting easier, more fun, convenient, faster and less expensive. 40 years of knitting experience and problem solving have resulted in a store of knowledge. Nancy uses this to bring you all kinds of simple solutions to common problems. The class will cover: A better buttonhole, and button spacing; lengthening or shortening a finished project; better fitting armholes, neckbands and shoulders; how to exchange yarns successfully; making I –Cords and twisted cords; measuring for a better fit; estimating yardage for a project; useful knitting tools from other sources, and lots more! At the beginning of the class, during the introductions, I ask each person if they have a specific question or problem that needs solving. I add those into the class where they best fit, or cover towards the end of the class. Class Level: Intermediate Class Limit: 12 Material Fees: $10.00 covers workbooks, and samples Participants should bring: Homework swatches, needles and yarn – see below Crochet hook in the approximate same size as was used for yarn in homework, Cloth tape measure at least 60” long, Calculator, Scissors and Tapestry needle. Homework: Using a worsted weight yarn (handspun is OK) and appropriate needles for the yarn, knit 2, 4 inch square swatches in stockinette stitch. One of them you can bind off, but leave the second one still on the needle. Make sure you have about an ounce of yarn left over to use in class.
THURSDAY 9 AM TO 12 NOON # 221 Mechanics of your Wheel Amy Tyler Spinning wheels are marvelous machines! In this workshop, we will cover the way(s) spinning wheels work. There will be spinning exercises to help participants make sense of drive mechanisms, drive ratios, take-up tension, and wheel maintenance. Along the way, participants will be introduced to concepts of mechanics (such as force, torque, angular momentum, friction) in a non-mathematical way. Class Level: advanced beginning to intermediate Class Limit: 15 Material Fees: $10.00 for samples for examination; fibers for spinning; notebook with handouts Participants should bring: spinning wheel must be in good working order
# 222 Modular Lace for Beginners Susan Kawamoto This class is for students who would like to learn how to knit lace. The project that the students will work on is a 4-sided pyramid that is knitted one triangle at a time. The first triangle is worked then the next triangle is made by picking up stitches on one side of the previous triangle and then worked. Many times knitters get discouraged knitting lace because of multiple repeats that cause confusion. This project has a 31 stitch cast on and 31 rows are worked so there is very little room for confusion. The finished project is made into a potpourri that has an I-cord hanger. Class Level: Intermediate Class Limit: 15 Material Fees: Lavender sachet materials will be supplied for a fee of $4.00 from the instructor. Participants should bring: 1 Skein DK weight yarn, preferably a solid light color, and Size 10 needles No homework is required.
# 223 Crocheted Flowers for Embellishmemt Janet KingsThanks to Nicky Epstein we now embellish purses, pillows, clothing and anything else that strikes our fancy. In this class we will tackle various types of flower forms. These are basic forms that you will be able to expand on and experiment with both in class and on your own. At least one flower you will need to take home and felt. We’ll also try some leaf shapes. Examples of finished items will be on display. Class Level: Beginner Class Limit: 15 Material Cost: None Participants should bring: At least 1 oz. each of 6 or more “flower” colors of smooth worsted weight yarn. Variegated colors create wonderful effects. At least one of these yarns must be 100% wool. The others can be any fiber content. Also bring at least one “leaf” color yarn. Tools needed are a size “H” crochet hook (feel free to bring along other sizes), scissors and a tapestry needle. # 224 Russian Grafting Galina Khmeleva Grafting with a Russian Twist and more! Those innovative Russian knitters devised a simple, yet effective method for grafting, You will like it so much, you will use it on all your future knitting projects. If it seems that your seams are anything but seamless, this is the class for you. From start to finish without breaking a sweat! Galina will teach students creative cast on’s to fit every knitting occasion, with a unique Russian bind off that will leave you breathless. These techniques will make your knitting more enjoyable and seem effortless. Class Level: Intermediate Class limit: 15 Materials fee: None Participants should bring: Favorite needles ~ fingering or sport weight yarns in contrasting colors
# 225 Woven Jewelry Roxanne Pett Design a pin to match a favorite outfit, with handspun or commercial yarn. Learn to design wearable art with some pins, board and fiber. We will put some beads on for extra sparkle and combine colors for setting off the beads. The weaving is simple and can be relaxing after a long day and you want to play. The techniques for how to design a one of a kind piece will be covered in this workshop so you can create many more works of art at home. Come to this class and tap into your creative mind and experience the fun of weaving. Class Level: all levels Class Limit: 15 Materials fee: $10.00 for project materials Participants should bring: Scissors, yarn of different colors and size, beads larger than seed bead size for embellishment.
# 226 Soap Making Basics Joy Castonguay Come and see why everyone is so interested in soap making! Gone are the days of rendering fat and boiling caustic soap for hours. We’ll discover how to get organized and make soap with less mess. You will work with natural colorants and essential oils to create a pound of beautiful, fragrant soap that you’ll be delighted to use or proud to give. Class Level: Beginner ( must be at least 16 years old) Class Limit: 12 Material Fees: $10.00 Participants should bring: Pyrex measuring cup, 1 or 2 cup, stainless steel whisk, rubber spatula, stainless steel mixing bowl (at least 4 cup) rubber or latex gloves, and safety goggles. OPTIONAL: Hand held blender, not necessary but very helpful, soap molds: please use plastic, raw soap must not come in contach with aluminum or iron. Yogurt and margarine containers work well, you will need 5 4oz. containers. Roll of paper towels and box or tray to carry your soaps home.
# 227 Advanced Wet Felted Flowers Suzanne Pufpaff Class Level: Intermediate felting skills needed. Class Limit: 12 Material Cost: $10.00 includes all materials and supplies Participants should bring: A desire to have fun
#228 Needle Felted Hats Andrea Mielke Schroer Needle felting is becoming more popular every day, and neat innovations are being discovered. This dry felting technique lends itself to more than just sculptures, flat work and embellishments, it can make shaped clothing, such as hats. Students will start a needle felted hat, with full instructions of finishing if not done by the end of class. This light weight wooly hat offers many designs possiblities. Don’t miss this class! Class Level: Beginner Class Limit: 15 Materials Fees: $28.00 to $ 35.00 for cost of hat form, 3 needle felting tool, wool roving and handouts. Participants should bring: bag to carry hat form and supplies.
THURSDAY 1 PM TO 4 PM
# 230 Spinning Marl Yarns Amy Tyler Marl yarns are often defined as plied yarns in which the plies are different colors. We will cover techniques for making those yarns, as well as making marl yarns in which the plies are from different fiber sources. In the process, we will cover strategies for controlling thickness and twist of singles and for plying to create balanced yarns. Class Level: Intermediate Class Limit: 15 Material Fees: $10.00 for samples for examination; fibers for spinning; notebook with handouts Participants should bring: spinning wheel, lazy kate, 4 bobbins,spinning wheel must be in good working order.
# 231 Soap Making the Next Step Joy Castonguay You’ve learned the basics, now let’s move on to milk based soaps. In this workshop, we’ll work with different ways to incorporate milk into your soap recipes, as well as use a wider variety of fragrance oils, colorants and super fatting agents. We will also experiment with different techniques for creating artistic soaps, as well as discuss how to create your own unique soap. Create a pound of beautiful, fragrant milk soap that’s great for your skin. Class Level: Intermediate ( must be at least 16 years old) Class Limit: 12 Material Fees: $12.00 Participants should bring: Pyrex measuring cup, 1 or 2 cup, stainless steel whisk, rubber spatula, stainless steel mixing bowl (at least 4 cup) rubber or latex gloves, and safety goggles. OPTIONAL: Hand held blender, not necessary but very helpful, soap molds: please use plastic, raw soap must not come in contact with aluminum or iron. Yogurt and margarine containers work well, you will need 5 4 oz. containers. Roll of paper towels and box or tray to carry your soaps home.
# 232 Kumihimo Braiding Susan Kawamoto Kumi what? Kumihimo is the ancient Japanese method of braiding cord. The project focuses on making a beautiful necklace that reminds all women to have yearly breast exams. An optional glass pink ribbon will be sold as a focal point for the necklace Class Level: Beginner Class Limit: 15 Material Fees: $10.00 A percentage of the materials fees will be donated to a local breast cancer fund. Participants should bring: all supplies provided by instructor.
# 233 Handspinning Orenburg Lace Galina Khmeleva Learn how those talented knitters and spinners from Orenburg perform feats of textile magic by turning the raw down from native goats into luxuriously soft, exquisitely fine yarn via supported spindle that ultimately results in the most elegant lace shawls and scarves in the textile universe. In this class, Galina will introduce you both to the handspinning of, as well as, the more economical use of today’s ‘luxury’ fibers, such as cashmere, qiviute, pygora and more. Authentic hand turned Russian supported spindles will be available for class use. Class Level: Intermediate Class Limit: 15 Material Fees: $5.00 Participants should bring: All materials will be provided by instructor for use.
# 234 Laminated Silk Scarf Suzanne Pufpaff This is a felting technique which incorporates woven fabric with an open weave structure, like silk gauze, with gentle pressure and moisture to natural animal fibers, like alpaca. The fibers are attached to the gauze background in an unlimited array of designs. During the workshop, students will dye a length of silk gauze and then custom design and create a beautiful, light weight silk shawl, using a variety of natural and dyed alpaca roving. The shawl can be either a rectangle or triangle. Class Level: Beginner or Intermediate Class Limit: 12 Materials Fee: $12.00 includes all materials and supplies Participants should bring: a desire to have some fun.
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# 601 Beginning Weaving ~ Ann Niemi ( Second half of # 600 two day workshops)
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#300 Diversity of Wools Amy Tyler The wool from different breeds of sheep can vary substantially in softness, elasticity, luster, and feltability. Through hands-on examination, we will cover these widely varying characteristics of wool. In addition to sheep breed, other factors will be addressed that influence the characteristics of the final fiber project, such as fiber preparation and spinning techniques. We will examine samples of fiber, yarns, and knitted swatches of various wools; and we will spin samples from different breeds and fiber preparations. Class Level: advanced beginning to intermediate spinning Class Limit: 15 Material Fees: $15.00 Fee covers the following: samples for examination; fibers for spinning; notebook with brochures and handouts Participants should bring: a spinning wheel, must be in good working order.
# 301 Smart Short Rows Knitting Susan Kawamoto Short rows, what are they and how do they work? This class focuses on how short rows are applied not only to bust shaping in a garment and heels for socks, but as a design element for adding extra style to garments. Learn how garments will fit better and will have more interest. Class Level: Beginner Class Limit: 15 Material Fees: None Partcipants should bring: Size 8 needles, 3 different colored worsted weight yarns with a smooth tight twist. No homework is required for this class.
# 302 Grandma’s Shopping Cart Basket Bev Larson Roll around the festival with this basket cart on rubbler wheels, filling it with your favorite fibers and yarns. Approximate size 12” x 12” x 30” This is the woven version of grandma’s wire shopping cart. Class Level: Intermediate to Advanced Class Limit: 12 Materials Fee: $46.00 Participants should bring: Nothing all materials supplied
# 303 Spinning Awesome Angora Bunny Patsy Zawistoski This class will focus on the particular challenges presented by spinning and blending angora bunny fibers. Angora bunnies are cute and fuzzy, fiber producers. The fiber from their fur seems to be in a category of its own, not exactly wool, a down or a hair. The fiber has an amazing ability to soften a yarn and add a soft fuzzy halo to the finished product. There are special techniques to consider when choosing and spinning this readily available fiber. Spend a day preparing, carding, blending and spinning angora. Class schedule: Types of angora breeds, Carding and blending with wool, Carding and making punis, 2 ply angora from punis, Spinning from commercial angora roving, Wool and bunny mixed ply yarn, and Dyed angora blend roving. Class Level: Intermediate Class Limit: 15 Material Fees: $12.00 Participants should bring: a good working wheel, lazy kate and 3 bobbins, hand cards, ball winder, scissors, hole punch for attaching sample yarns and fibers, about a dozen sandwich baggies and a small hand towel. Also bring oil, screwdriver, and other tools for your wheel, in case they are needed. Optional: 3 ring binder for notes.
# 304 Felt Shoes Kelly Brandt Felt Shoes: Art on the Run Create a custom pair of shoes with leather soles and felted uppers. Shape leather for a sole and heel, then design and wet felt the uppers to shoes, boots, or slippers that fit you exactly! Class Level: Intermediate- have made some felt by wet felting techniques. Be able to handle a razor knife. Class Limit: 15 Material Fees: $20.00 Covers monograph, fibers, resists, patterns, leather for soles, sewing threads, use of equipment, etc.. Participants should bring: An old towel for soaking up soapy water, a large cellulose sponge, a matchstick blind at least 24"x30" (Blinds available from the instructor for additional $10 by pre-order.), heavy duty razor knife and 2 extra blades, a regular household claw hammer. Optional: dishwashing gloves if you do not like having your hands in soapy water; any fibers or yarns of your own that you might want to incorporate in your project.
# 305 Introduction to Orenburg Lace Galina Khmeleva Introduction to the basic elements and pattern designs of Orenburg lace. Mouseprint, cat’s paw, honeycomb these are but three of the ten basic elements that form the basis of Orenburg’s knitted lace, combinations of which result in the near mystical pattern designs that evolve into Orenburg lace shawls and scarves. In this class, Galina will introduce students to the basic elements, border and corner preparation, grafting methods, all in preparation to render each student capable of knitting their own heirloom shawl. Class Level: Intermediate Class Limit: 15 Material Fees: $5.00 for color charts and yarn Participant should bring. favorite needles sizes 0 - 3 US & note taking materials.
# 306 Rug Hooking Linda Harwood This class will open a whole new world to you about working with wool, It will offer everything you need to know to begin hooking rugs. You will learn the art of rug hooking including information about backings, frames and cutters, hooks and how to finish your hooked piece. This type of hooking is pulling strips of wool material through a backing to create a design that could be a heirloom. You will work with a small kit consisting of a pattern on burlap with enough hand dyed cut wool strips to complete the piece. Class Level: Beginner Class Limit: 15 Material Fees: $25.00 for kit with hand dyed wool strips and handout sheets Participants should bring: scissors, a 14” wooden hook. If you don’t have a hook they will be available for you to use. |