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Fall Fiber Expo 2023

Classes

Saturday October 7th & Sunday October 8th 2023

 

 

Saturday October 7th

 

# 101 Forest Toadstools, Instructor Elizabeth Whitton    9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Cost: $ 55.00 / Student  All Materials Included

Skill Level: Beginner

Class Size: 14 Students

 

Learn how to "sculpt with wool" in the "adventurous beginner" needle felting workshop.  A bit of prior experience would be helpful but 

is not necessary.  This project has lots of steps and small parts but we will take them one by one.  Students may need to finish at 

home depending on how fast we move through the project as a group.  The techniques taught in this class can be applied to other

3D needle felting projects.  Workshop includes all materials.  Finger guards will be available to borrow during class.  We will also

cover needle felting basics such as terminology, where to find needle felting inspiration and support and where to source the best

supplies.  No experience necessary however students must have a good hand / eye coordination, manual dexterity and be able

to work with focus and care - felting needles are sharp!

 

 

 

# 102 Learn to Spin with a Drop Spindle, Instructor Kathy Moskal       10:00 - noon

Cost: $ 45.00 / Student     All materials included.

Skill Level:  Beginner

Class Size: 10 Students

Drop Spindles and roving are included for you to keep and will be supplied at class time.  Using a drop spindle 

is a very economical way to lean 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 spun yarn.  This is a very relaxed class!

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday Afternoon Classes!!

 

 

 

# 201 Mini Tote Bag, Instructor Kelly Anders       1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost:  $ 75.00 / Student      All Materials Included

Skill Level:  Beginner

Class Size:  8 Students

 

In this class you will learn continuous strand weaving on a 6 inch square pin loom and will make a 7 strand 

kumihimo cord for the handles and a cute mini tote bag.  

                                                         At the end of class the 6 inch pin loom is yours to keep!!

 

 

 

 

 

# 202 Dying with Professional Dyes, Instructor Missy Cushman 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost:  $ 65.00 / Student

Skill Level:  Beginner

Class Size:  10 Students

 

This workshop will give you and the ins and outs of dying with Professional Dyes.  At the end of the workshop you will be the proud 

owner of a finger weight skein that you dyed yourself.  This is an ideal all purpose yarn made of (75% SW Merino / 25% Nylon).  

It will be a 100 gram skein with 463 yards.  In this workshop you will learn how to dye your skein of yarn using the variegated dying

method, while also using professional dyes.  After your skein has been dyed you will be wrapping it in plastic wrap and heating it. 

Your skein will need to cool down before it can be washed.  Took a dying class before??  Take another one to have your own I 

did it myself hand dyed skein.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

# 203 Fall Leaves, Instructor Elizabeth Whitton         1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost:  $ 70.00 / Student     All Materials Included

Skill Level:  Beginner

Class Size:  14 Students

 

Learn how to make these pretty leaves in this beginner needle felting workshop.  If you have never felted before, this is a nice

way to ease into it as this is a very easy project.  Students will cut out the leaves from thick prefelt and then learn to add more

color and veins on the leaves.  These techniques can be applied to other flat needle felting projects.  Workshop includes all

materials *except scissors*.  Please bring a sharp pair of scissors to cut out the leaves.  We will also cover needle felting basics such

as terminology, where to find needle felting inspiration and support and where to source the best supplies.  No experience 

necessary however students must have good hand / eye coordination, manual dexterity and be able to work with focus and care - 

felting needles are sharp!

 

# 204 Beginning Spinning on a Wheel, Instructor Kathy Moskal     1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost:  $ 50:00 / Student      Spinning Wheels will be available for the workshop

Skill Level:  Beginner

Class Size: 6 students

In this class students will get acquainted with wool roving, spinning vocabulary, and various tools used to

prepare fiber for spinning.  Then, students will learn and practice steps to spin their own yarn using a Spinning

Wheel.  Students will have the opportunity to learn about and try a variety of wheels.  Students are welcome to

bring their own wheel if they know it is in good working order.  I will have plenty of wheels to try and some for sale.

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday October 8th, 2023

# 301 Fall Cobweb Broom, Instructor David Shepherd          9:00 a.m. - 12:00 

Cost:  $ 65.00       All Materials Included

Skill Level:  Beginner

Class Size:  8 Students

 

This class does require being able to grip and pull on the broom while making it.  If you have any questions please feel free

to reach out to the instructor.  Class will start with a full demonstration on making a broom. So do not be late.  While making

the broom we will go over some broom history. We will walk you thru every step to make your own broom.  All necessary

tools will be provided for the class along with the materials to make the broom.  If you would like to purchase a broom bobbin 

after class they will be available.  Please wear shoes with good tread on them. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

# 302 Needle Felted Turkey, Instructor Tina Etter       9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cost: $ 75.00 / Student       All Materials Included

Skill Level: Beginner

Class Size:  8 Students

 

In this class we will Needle Felt a 10 inch tall Turkey.  This gobbler is dressing up for the holiday seasoning.  

He is a 3D Turkey standing on weighted feed. We will take a lunch break. All Skill levels welcome. 

Take this one home for Thanksgiving.

You only need to bring yourself and a Sharp Pair of Scissors. 

 

 

                                                                               

# 303 Cloverleaf Twill Basket, Instructor Kathy McMinn     9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.

Cost:  $90.00 / Student     All Materials Included

Skill Level:  Intermediate 

Class Size: 8 Students

 

This beautiful tote is woven from a graph.  It has a sold twill bottom and twill up the sides.  There will be lots of colors to

choose from.  This is not a beginners basket - Please have some prior basket weaving experience.  This is a full day

class with a break for lunch.  

 

 

 

Enjoy all of our classes - have a request let us know!!

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                 

          

 

                                                                                

 

             

 

 

 

 

 

         

                                  

     

                                                                                  
 
 

                                             If you are interested in teaching a class or workshop, please use the link below to sign up Today!!

 

Class/Workshop Proposal CLICK HERE 

·         1 ball of worsted weight yarn in a smooth, light color. 

·         Two sets of circular needles in size 7 or 8. 

·         A double point or circular needle size 2 or 3. 

·         Double point or short circular needles size 5 or 6. 

·         One set of circular needles size 10 or 11. 

·         A crochet hook in a size appropriate for worsted weight yarn, stitch holders and scissors.

  

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