Available Classes/Workshops: 2011
Saturday, October 22
MORNING
#102 -- No End to the Blend: Explore Fiber Colors, Textures, and Snazzy Art Batts , Carol Densmore - instructor, 9:00- Noon
Cost: $30/student, plus $15 material fee to be paid directly to instructor (includes includes fiber samples and handouts ).
Skill Level: Beginner/intermediate
Class Requirements: Students should bring a spinning wheel or drop spindle to spin what they blend. Or, if interested in making art batts, no wheel/spindle needed. .
Description: In this workshop we card, comb, and blend all sorts of fibers. Through demonstration and hands-on practice, participants will learn to layer and blend fibers/colors to make new colors, new textures and one-of-a-kind art batts. And learn to take a less-than-perfect fiber and turn it into something new…like straw into gold!
We will learn how to use blending equipment including the drum carder, blending hackle, wool combs, and hand cards. Students will leave with blended fiber samples and an understanding of how to produce more of the same. This class is a great opportunity to try fiber blending equipment and create your own wonderful blends. Class Size: 5 - 10
#103 -- Triangle Loom Weaving, Kathy Moskal - instructor, 9:00- Noon
Cost: $50/student - Weaving materials are included and will be provided at class time. A 3 foot Triangle Loom will be provided to use in class and can be purchased for $50.
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: The products made on the this loom are triangular in shape when they are finished. Depending on the size of the triangles you are weaving, they can be pieced together (whip stitched) to make other items of almost any configuration including pillow covers, placemats, ruanahas, couch throws, afghans, or bedspreads.
Weaving on the triangle loom is as rewarding as it is simple. There is no "dressing" to be done; you just start right in weaving from the beginning. Using a single strand of yarn you add both a warp and a weft strand with each pass across the loom. Tartans are a snap since the symmetry is automatic using this technique. Complete written instructions are included with each loom. No previous experience is needed.
Size selection examples:
Size selection depends on what you want to make. A 3 foot loom could be used to make a scarf, a shawl for a child or 4 of them could be pieced together to make a 7 foot adult shawl. Two 4-foot shawls could be put together to make a lap blanket.
Class Size: 6
AFTERNOON
#201-- Wire Woven Bracelet - Heidi Bukoski - Instructor, 12:30 - 3:30pm
Cost: $45/student plus a $15 to $20 material fee (based upon current price of silver).
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Use a jig to weave 8 strands of sterling silver wire into a round, herringbone pattern bracelet. Finish with a sterling silver clasp. My father taught me this technique he learned from an old merchant marine who used it to while away the hours on the open sea. Class Size: 3 - 12
#202 - Punch Needle Rug Hooking, Donna Schwarzwaelder - instructor, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $40/student, plus $65 material fee to be paid directly to instructor at class time (kit includes: the Amy Oxford punch needle rug hook, printed pattern on monk's cloth and enough yarn to complete the project.)
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Requirements: Embroidery scissors and 7" embroidery hoop.
Description: Punch needle rug hooking is the 'other' wool rug hooking started in the 1800's and now regaining popularity. We will be using the Amy Oxford punch needle and yarn to complete a small fall rug. This is a great skill to learn as most of us have stashes of excess yarns. Not only will you be learning how to punch hook, we will discuss the different possibilities of using a variety of yarns to create different projects.
Class Size: 5 - 15
#203 - Beginner Knitting with Knifty Knitters (Round Loom), Leslie Moskal - Instructor, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $65/student, (includes set of 4 knitting looms and yarn for student to keep).
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Loom knitting provides a way to create knitted fabric without the use of knitting needles. The dexterity needed for using a round knitting loom is minimal, making them the perfect tool to learn to knit for both children and adults. Circular knitting looms are inexpensive, easy to learn and so much fun!
Round knitting looms come in many sizes and types of materials and they are used to make a variety of knitted items. Scarves, mittens, socks, purses, afghans and more can be created on a circular knitting loom. Of course, you can make hats of every size, style and stitch as well.
Students will get (to keep) a set of 4 Knifty Kniters Looms (sizes infant thru adult) which includes a knitting tool and yarn to complete 1 doll size hat and 1 adult size hat. In class, you will cast on, knit, purl, and bind off your stitches by completing the doll size hat. Then you will start and work on knitting an adult size hat using an available pattern of your choice.
Class Size: 6
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23
MORNING
#301— Weaving aTapestry, Barb Gallagher - instructor, 9:00 am — noon
Cost: $40/student. Material fee of $35 includes small wood loom and all materials - to be paid directly to instructor at time of class.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Requirements: Tape measure and scissors.
Description: Weave a small tapestry and learn some of the basics of the form of weaving. Information for future projects will be discussed. Additional supplies will be available in instructors booth.
Class size: 3 - 10
#302—Square Bottomed Wet Felted Tote Bag, Suzanne Pufpaff - instructor, 9:00 am — noon
Cost: $20/student. Material fee of $15 - to be paid directly to instructor at time of class.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Requirements: Bring your creative juices and be prepared to have funu.
Description: Been admiring all the knitted and felted purses but don't want to take the time to knit a purse. Here is a chance to make a personalized fashon accessory the color and design of your choice. Handles and pockets are incorporated directly into th edesign of the tote. A very small amount of sewing is required to created the square bottom. Every student will go home with a square bottomed, wide handled tote strong enough to carry books instructor provides all supplies and materials. Alll the student needs to provide is their creativity . Class size: 10
#303 - Zippy Felting - Sue Bunch - instructor - 9:00am - 11:00am
Cost: $30/student, plus $10 material fee to be paid directly to instructor at beginning of class.
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: A fun and easy way to wet felt in a Zip-Lock bag.
Creatively layer Pacafil alpaca batting, used as a prefelt, with roving and layers of Pacafil Brites, then felt in a giant zip-lock bag. Your finished piece of felt can be used as a tablerunner/placemat of sewn into a project of your choosing.
Class Size: 12
#304 - Soft Sculpture Needle Felting - Instructor Sue Bunch, 9:00am - 11:00am
Cost: $30/student, plus $10 material fee to be paid directly to instructor at beginning of class.
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Needlefelt a character of your choosing using our soft sculpture method. See some ideas above - however - your project can be one of a kind. Specific instruction will focus on sculpting faces. Come with your idea in mind. Bringing pictures or sketches to class that will help your character come to life.
Class Size: 8
AFTERNOON
#402 — Viking Knit Braclet - Heidi Bukoski, 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Cost: $45.00, plus $15.00 material fee to be paid directly to instructor at class time.
Class Requirements: Jewelry pliers if you have them.
Description: This class will work with copper wire and explore the technique of weaving with wire and drawing a bracelet down to the desired size. This is known as Viking Knitting. Students will weave the wire around a core. Then the students will draw the weaving through a die plate until the bracelet is the correct size. We will also learn to fashion your own wire clasp. The bracelet will be finished with end caps and clasp, creating a beautiful finished piece. Material fee will be $15.00 and will cover all supplies. If students have jewelry pliers please bring them. No experience necessary.
Class Size: 3 - 12
#403 - Learn to Spin with a Drop Spindle, SORRY THIS CLASS IS FULL
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Learn to Spin with a Drop Spindle - Drop spindles and roving are included for you to keep and will be supplied at class time. Using a spindle is a very economical way to learn hand-spinning for a beginner. Drop Spindles are inexpensive to buy (relative to a spinning wheel) and also very easy to make. Once you have mastered the spindle you will have learned the steps needed for spinning on the spinning wheel: drafting out fibers, twisting the fiber into yarn, plying, winding up and storing the spun yarn. This is a very relaxed class!
Class Size: 6
