Available Classes/Workshops
Saturday, October 27
MORNING
#101 - Rug Hooked Pin Workshop, Annette Shaffer (Annie's Wool Works) instructor, 9:00 - Noon
Sorry, this class is full. Check out the "Hook A Christmas Ornament" class by the same instructor, # 402.
Cost: $35/student - includes all materials.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Requirements: Bring Sharp Scissors. BRING TO CLASS -- Sharp ScissorsSharp ScissorsBRING TO CLASS -- Sharp Scissors
Description: Using the technique of rug hooking, you will learn how to make your own hooked pins. The instructor will bring a colorful array of yarns, ribbons, fibers and wool for you to choose from. The class fee includes all the materials needed to create 2 unique pins. Hooks and hoops will be provided for your use and may be purchased but please bring sharp scissors. Rug hooking experience is not required
Class Size: 10
#102 -- Beginning Crochet, Sue Schalk- instructor, 9:00- 11:30
Cost: $45 per student plus $15 material feel to be paid directly to instructor at beginning of class.
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Learn to crochet by making a flower you can use to embellish your own hat, scarf, purse, or other item. This is a beginner class; no previous crochet skills are needed. You will learn and practice several basic crochet stitches and then put your new skills into practice by crocheting a flower which you can use to embellish your own item. Additionally we will discuss how you might embellish or felt your flower for a unique look. Students will receive printed instructions with diagrams for the stitches taught as well as a crochet hook, yarn, and flower pattern. Additional materials will be available in the instructor’s booth for purchase.
Class Size: 8
#103 - Hand Painting Yarn with Kool-Aid, Kathy Moskal - instructor, 9am - Noon
Cost: $75/student, includes all equipment and materials.
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Hand Painting Yarn with Kool-Aid - In this class we will learn different dyeing techniques to hand paint yarns using Kool-Aid (colorfast, has strong/vibrant colors, inexpensive to use and are readily available) with vinegar to dye animal fiber yarns. Class includes tools, dyes and two 4oz skein of Sock Yarn.
Kool-Aid is an easy, fabulous and fun way to create your own hand-dyed yarn. Since powdered drink mixes are readily available and reasonably non-toxic, it makes a great entrée into the world of fiber dyeing in your own kitchen. No specialized equipment is needed.
Please bring an apron (the instructor has disposable aprons & masks for this who don’t have their own), rubber gloves (like kitchen dishwashing gloves) and wear comfortable shoes, as most of this is done standing up.
Class Size: 8
#104 - Viking Knit Bracelet - Heidi Bukoski - instructor, 9:00 - Noon
Cost: $45/student plus a $15 material fee to be paid directly to the instructor at beginning of class.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Requirements: Jewlery plyers 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: 12
#105 - Fiber Prep -- From Raw to Ready - Carol Densmore - instructor, 9:00 - Noon
Cost: $35/student plus a $15 material fee (includes fiber samples and handouts) to be paid directly to instructor at beginning of class.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Requirements: None.
Description: Fiber preparation makes all the difference in your finished item. This workshop focuses on everything you need to know BEFORE you start spinning/felting. Follow one fleece through the various stages of prep: skirting, washing, dyeing, picking, carding, combing, and blending. Learn different ways to turn your fiber into solid or multi-colored roving or batts that are ready to spin or felt. Hand cards, combs, drum carders, and hackles will be available for use. Feel free to bring your own equipment. Each participant will receive a raw “mini fleece” and enough know-how to turn it into a small project. Other various fibers will be on hand for blending and practice. (NOTE: We won’t be actually washing, dyeing, and picking the fleece due to limited time, but various samples and explanation will be shared to provide ample instruction.)
Class Size: 5 - 12
AFTERNOON
#201- Crochet Fingerless Mitts-Sue Schalk- Instructor, 12:30 - 3:00pm
Cost: $45/student plus a $15 material fee to be paid directly to the instructor at beginning of class.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Description: Crochet a pair of lacy fingerless mitts. This is an intermediate to advanced crochet class; students should know the following stitches: ch, sl st, hdc, dc, sc blo, and joins. Experience working with finer yarn will be helpful as well as knowledge of how to do a foundation chain st; although this will be covered in class. Students will begin to make a pair of fingerless mitts, which are very popular these days. This is a great gift for those who need their fingers free to text, work at the computer, play an instrument, etc. Students will receive a pattern, printed instructions with diagrams for the stitches used as well as an appropriate sized crochet hook and enough yarn for this project. Additional materials will be available in the instructor’s booth for purchase.
Class Size: 8
#202 - Learn to Spin with a Drop Spindle, Kathy Moskal-instructor, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Sorry, this class is closed.
Cost: $45/student, includes all equipment and materials.
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
#203 - Medium Market Basket, Kathy McMinn/The Basket Sampler - instructor, 1 - 4:00 pm
Sorry, this class is closed.
Cost: $25/student plus $10 material fee to be paid directly to the instructor at beginning of class.
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: The Medium Market Basket is a great basket to take shopping or to store your yarns in. You will start with a sturdy D handle, weave a simple over/under weave for the bottom and upsett the sides. There will be many color choices for the designs on the sides. Add a strong rim and you are all set for shopping or storage.
Class Size: 8
#204 - Primitive Rug Hooking, Donna Schwarzwaelder - instructor, 12;30 - 3:30 PM Class Size: 5 minimum -12 max Donna Schwarzwaelder
Sorry, this class has been cancelled.
Cost: $35/student plus $50 material fee to be paid directly to instructor at beginning of class (includes hook, printed pattern on foundation linen cloth and enough wool to finish project).
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Requirements: Embroidery scissors
Description: Starting in the 1800's primitive rug hooking has regained it's popularity over the past decade. Using a hook and strips of wool and linen foundation cloth, we will make a small rug mat.
Class Size: 5 minimum -12 max
The Medium Market Basket is a great basket to take shopping or to store your yarns in. You will start with a sturdy D handle, weave a simple over/under weave for the bottom and upsett the sides. There will be many color choices for the designs on the sides. Add a strong rim and you are all set for shopping or storage.SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
MORNING
#301 - Spinning with a Navajo Spindle, Leslie Moskal - instructor, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Cost:: $40/student includes all materials and equipment use.
Skill Level: Should have some spinning experience.
Description: Navajo spindle will be provided to use in class and can be purchased for $30. Navajo-Churro sheep roving is included and will be provided at class time.
The Navajo hand spindle was used by Navajo and Pueblo Indian nations for hand-spinning wool. Characterized by its large size, which necessitates rolling the shaft on the thigh to make it spin, the Navajo spindle is an example of a supported spindle. It has a long shaft and a heavy whorl, which makes it too heavy to be spun while being suspended in the air. The spindle has a shaft about 30-33" long for use while sitting on the floor or from a chair. The whorl is near the bottom of the shaft. It makes sense to spin clockwise; for the Navajo the Z-twist is the norm.
Class Size: 6
#302 - Square Bottomed Wet Felted Tote/Purse, Suzanne Pufpaff - instructor, 9:00 - Noon
Cost: $20/student plus $15 material fee to be paid directly to instructor at time of class.
Skill Level: Beginner to advanced
Description: Durable, No fuss Wet Felted Tote, No Knitting Required
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 fashion accessory, a square bottomed felted tote with incorporated handles. A very small amount of sewing is required to create the square bottom. Every student will go home with a square bottomed, wide handled tote. Instructor provides all supplies and materials.
Class Size: 12
#303 - Snowman Basket, Kathy McMinn/The Basket Sampler - instructor 9:00 am - Noon
Sorry, this class is closed.
Cost: $25/student plus $10 material fee to be paid directly to the instructor at beginning of class.
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Weave a cute little snowman basket for winter decorating. Start with a twined base and weave a round basket. Put a rim on the basket and then the fun begins. Paint it white, add a black "hat" with handle and give him a clay face. Finish with a scarf and display all winter long.
Class Size: 8
#304 - Wire Wrapped Gemstone Bracelet - Heidi Bukoski - instructor, 9:00 - Noon
Cost: $45/student plus $12.00 material fee to be paid directly to the instructor at beginning of class.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Requirements: Jewlery plyers/needle nosed and flat nosed if you have them.
Description: Students will learn the basics of wire wrapping, creating links from their choice of gorgeous gemstones. The links will be connected to form a beautiful bracelet. We will use copper wire (silver will be available for an additional charge). We will finish with your own hand made clasp.
Class Size: 12
#305 - Spinning: Next Steps from Behind the Wheel - Carol Densmore - Instructor, 9:00 am - Noon
Cost: $35/student plus a $15 material fee (includes fiber samples and handouts) to be paid directly to instructor at beginning of class.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Requirements: Bring a working spinning wheel.
Description: This workshop is designed for beginners ready for the next step or spinners who want to improve their skills. We'll brush up on basic techniques and work through exercises to improve consistency and learn how to spin various types of yarn.
We'll cover spinnign woolen and worsted yarns using various drafting methods and wheel adjustments. An introduction on wool characteristics and an overview of sheep breeds will be included. Spinners should be comfortable working at their own wheel and able to spin a continuous strand of yarn.
Class Size: 5 - 12
AFTERNOON
#402 - Hook A Christmas Ornament - Annette Shaffer (Annie's Wool Works) instructor, Noon - 3:00 pm
Cost: $35/student , all materials supplied by instructor.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Requirement: Sharp scissors.
Description: Using the technique of rug hooking, you will learn how to hook a Christmas wreath or tree in the hit and miss style. The tree stands 7" tall and the wreath is 6" in diameter. The instructor will bring a large assortment of green wools for you to choose from for your ornament. The class fee includes all the supplies needed to create and finish one ornament. Hooks and hoops will be provides for your use and may be purchased but please bring sharp scissors. Rug hooking experience not required.
Class Size: 10
#403 - Learn to Spin with a Drop Spindle, Kathy Moskal-instructor, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Sorry, this class is closed.
Cost: $45/student, includes all equipment and materials.
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
#404 - Painted Stitches Sheep Pin, Donna Schwarzwaelder - instructor, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Sorry, this class is closed.
Cost: $25/student plus $15 material fee to be paid directly to instructor at beginning of class (includes all pin kit materials to finish project) .
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Requirements: Embroidery scissors.
Description: Come make a cute sheep pin. Using floss and long and short crewel stitches create a one of a kind pin. No experience needed, just bring your imagination.
Class Size: 5 minimum - 12 max
