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Workshops 

 

Here are the new workshops for 2020!

 

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 Ida's Tote Basket 2020

 

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Penobscot Tote Basket (Full) Instructor: Ida Atkinson

Penobscot Tote: To the beach!  To the Famers’ Market! To Knitting Circle! To the grocery store! This tote is just right to take along for every errand. Students will have  a choice of 1/4" f/o or 3/8” f/f  weavers to create this very practical basket as well as one or two color combinations.  Come prepared to weave and shape your new favorite basket. Beginners may find that the project needs to be finished at home.  

 

Skill Level:  Basic under/over (weaving) experience desirable

Enrollment: min. 3 - max. 8

Workshop fee: $60

 

Materials fee: $30-$36 payable to instructor at time of class

 

Materials to bring to class: Bring a bucket to soak your reed, scissors, tape measure, pencil, old towel, clothespins, travel mug, jack or utility knife, and any basket tools that you may have.

 

Time: Saturday – All day class 

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  Ida's Napkin Basket

 

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Napkin Basket Instructor: Ida Atkinson

Got a party and need a hostess gift?  This is your project! Need a basket  for napkins at the cocktail table or dessert table?  Come give the project a whirl.

 

Skill Level:  Basic 'under- over' experience desirable.  I will you teach triple twine with step-up

Enrollment: min. 3 - max. 8

Workshop fee: $35

 

Materials fee: $4-7 payable to instructor on the day of class.  This includes paper napkins.

 

Materials to bring to class: Bring a bucket to soak your reed, scissors, tape measure, pencil, old towel, clothespins, travel mug, jack or utility knife, and any basket tools that you may have. 

 

Time: Friday AM – Half Day Class 

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Janet's Muli Media 2020

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Multi Media Rug Hooking - Instructor: Janet Conner 

Enhance the beauty of your hooked rugs (AND use up your stash) by adding beads, lace, roving, locks, yarns, fabrics, anything goes!!  Many techniques including Proddy dimensional blossoms will be demonstrated.  You may plan on finishing an ongoing project or starting fresh.  Instructor will have a wide variety of projects in all different sizes for purchase at beginning of class

 

Skill Level: Post Beginner Rug Hooking. (you have attended a beginner level class-as in Friday morning session)   Bring a current hooking project, or purchase a kit to work in class

Enrollment: 3-10

Workshop fee: $35

 

Materials fee: Pay directly to teacher during class. Range is $30-$60  

 

Materials student must bring to class: sharp fabric scissors and a little bag of trims, yarns, rovings, beads, etc. scraps--if desired!

 

 

Time:  Saturday PM – Half Day Class 

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Janet C Folk Art 2020

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Folk Art Rug Hooking - Instructor: Janet Conner

Like all old fashioned crafts, rug hooking is low-tech, simple and lots of fun! You can easily incorporate rovings, hand spun and commercial yarns, felting techniques and embellishments, once you have mastered the basics.  Learn the sequence and procedure of rug hooking, from start to finish. Every step will be demonstrated.  We will discuss the history and tradition of primitive rug hooking, learn about finding and preparing materials, and research sources for design inspiration. You will choose from a variety of simple folk art designed  rug hooking KITS, for a small mat or chair pad, purchased directly from the instructor.  Your rug hooking kit will include everything needed: hook, instructions, design suggestions, binding, burlap, hoop and a selection of one-of-a-kind heirloom and hand dyed wools. ($41-$60, depending upon size)

 

Skill Level: All skill levels are welcome.

  Enrollment:  10

Workshop fee: $30

 

Materials Fee: : range of $41-$60, depending upon size chosen

 

Materials students need to bring to class: Sharp fabric scissors

 

Time: Saturday AM - Half day class 

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Janet C. Proddy Mat 2020
 


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Traditional Proddy Mats  - Instructor: Janet Conner

This traditional and homey craft originated in Northern England, where it is thought to be an early precursor to American Hooked Rugs. Simpler and faster than hooking, this technique makes the thickest, softest, pile; extremely long wearing. Proddy consumes TONS of wool fabric , so it is perfect for using up scraps from your stash. Each student will work on a small square sample. Tools and frames will be available to borrow or purchase.  

 

Skill Level: All skill levels are welcome.

 Enrollment:  3 - 10

Workshop fee: $45

Materials Fee: adjustable depending upon size of project:  please plan on $30-$70, please bring: sharp fabric scissors, heavy duty hoop or rug hooking frame.  (If you do not have, a few will be available to buy or borrow during class.)

 

Time:Friday  - All day class 

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Eco Printing  - Instructor: Mary DeLano 

When leaves and flowers are placed on specially treated fabric, and then steamed, they release their pigments to create realistic prints on the fabric. Students will learn about which plants print reliably and will experiment with other plants.

Mary will be introducing some new techniques which involve using modifiers, like iron and tannin, to change nature of your prints.

Each student will take home eight printed pieces of fabric, including one silk scarf. Watch a video at marydelanofiberarts.com to see what fun awaits you.

 

Skill Level: This class is suitable for beginners and experienced eco printers.

 Enrollment: 10

Workshop fee: $60 

 

Materials Fee: $35 payable directly to instructor at beginning of

 class.  

Materials students need to bring to class: Students will need to bring scissors, tight fitting dishwasher gloves, and a bucket of freshly cut plants.  Mary will e-mail you a few days before the class to suggest what plants to collect.

 

Time: Saturday - All day class 

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Mary's 2020 Shibori
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Shibori and Indigo  - Instructor: Mary DeLano 

Learn how to create vivid blue designs on cloth. You will begin by twisting, folding, stitching, clamping, wrapping and compressing several kinds of fabric into a variety of shapes. Then you will dip the fabric into a magical indigo vat to produce shapes ranging from pale blue to denim.

Finally, you will unwrap the dyed pieces to reveal stunning patterns – both simple and complex.

Over the winter, Mary will be taking a workshop with Jane Callender, author of Stitched Shibori: Technique, Innovation, Pattern, Design, and will have some new techniques to share with the class.

 

Skill Level: All skill levels are welcome.

  Enrollment: 10

Workshop fee: $60 

 

Materials Fee: $20 payable directly to instructor at beginning of class.  

 

Materials students need to bring to class: Students need to bring small sharp scissors and tight fitting dishwashing gloves to class.

 

Time: Sunday - All day class 

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KIim D Braided Star & Wreath Ornament 2020

Kim D Braided Wreath 2020

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Braided Star & Wreath (Cancelled)- Instructor: Kim Durkee

Spend a 1/2 day making some easy and fun Christmas ornaments: a wreath and a star. Lots of color choices and you will get to make at least 2 of each design. No braiding experience necessary.  If a braided rug sounds like it is too much for you, then some ornaments might be just the ticket. Come join the fun and learn how to braid.  It is a great Christmas idea, fun to make, and a wonderful gift

 

 

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome

Enrollment: 10

Workshop fee: $45 materials included 

 

 Time:Friday PM - Half day class

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Kim D Braided oval rug

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 Small Braided Oval Rug  - Instructor: Kim Durkee

Have you ever wished you could make a braided rug like you had seen in your grandmother’s home? Now is your chance! Come learn the REAL traditional way of braiding an all butted rug! There are other techniques out there but this is the type where each row is butted so that your colors stay within one row, uniform with no jagged designs. No seams and reversible. Experience the old way and your rug surely will be a treasure for years to come.  It will be a wonderful learning experience.    This will be a two day rug braiding class, the traditional method of braiding as taught by Barbara Fisher.  Even if you have never done rug braiding, you can make a rug.  You will have a choice of a 2'X3' oval or a 2 foot round rug. Color choices available will be shades of green, shades of blue, or earth tones. 

 

 

Skill Level: No experience required, all materials will be supplied.  Once you sign up, we will discuss your color choices and then I can gather the wool for your project. Then on the first day of class you will pay the balance: $120.00.

 

Enrollment: 10

Workshop fee: $70

 

Materials fee: $120 and includes 6 yards of braiding wool.

 

Time: 2 Day Class - Saturday & Sunday - All day classes

Note: Registration fee is $10 for the 2 day class

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Teresa H Woven Fabric Basket 2020

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Woven Fabric Baskets (Full)   - Instructor: Teresa Hall

Turn 2 ˝” strips of fabric into a lovely woven basket with this no-sew project. You can use a jelly roll or cut your own strips of fabric. You can choose to build one of three sizes, small & tall (3 ˝ x 3 ˝ x 5), medium (5x5x4 ˝) or large & short (7x7x3). Or you can build them all, a 20-strip jelly roll will make 2 medium baskets or a small and a large. These baskets are more than pretty, they have many uses. Put a jar in the small basket and use it as a vase, use the medium basket to corral all your remotes or as a napkin holder. The large basket can be used as a bread basket or a “Catch-All” on your dresser. Plus they make great gifts. This class REQUIRES approximately 3 hours of homework, Instructions will be sent to you when you register.

 

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome

Enrollment: 2 - 8

Workshop Fee: $30.

 

  Time: Sunday PM - Half day class

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Donna's Twined Wristwarmer 2020


Twined (or Two End) Knitting  - Instructor: Donna Kay

This unique Scandinavian knitting technique (tvaandsstickning in Sweden and tvebandsstickning in Norway) is created by “twining” 2 strands of the same yarn as you work producing a dense, warm, flexible double fabric. The patterns created are unlike any other in knitting. Learn the techniques such as 2 color cast on, “hook stitches”, as you knit a pair of wristwarmers. Chart symbols and 2 color braid will be covered.

 

Skill Level: Open to all with basic knitting skills.

Enrollment: 10

Workshop Fee: $40

 

 Material Fee: $5

 

Materials students need to bring to class: Please bring a set of double-point needles US size 3 (3.23mm), stitch marker, scissors.( Yarn will be provided.)

 

Time: Sunday AM - Half day class

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Donna's Norwegian Mittens 2020

 

 

 

 

 

Norwegian Mittens  - Instructor: Donna Kay

Learn the history and techniques of this timeless style of patterned mittens. During the workshop you  will knit a child size mitten using traditional stitch patterns and Norwegian wools in your choice of color on a cream background. Topics covered include tangle-free 2 color stranded knitting, chart reading, gussets, shaping and blocking. Participants will leave with a pattern for an adult size mitten.

 

Skill Level: Basic knitting skills with some experience with double-point needles.

Enrollment: 10

Workshop Fee: $40

 

Materials Fee: $10 for sample mitten kit and patterns.

Materials student must bring to class: : Please bring double-point needles in size US # 4, scissors and tapestry needle.

 

Time: Friday AM - Half day class

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Donna's Beginnning Handspindle 2020 1

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Beginning Handspindle  Instructor: Donna Kay

Come learn the basics of spinning on a drop spindle. We will cover drafting, spinning, plying and finishing your yarns. If you do not have a spindle, one will be provided. No experience necessary! Spinning fibers will be provided.

 

Skill Level: Open to all

Enrollment: 10

Workshop Fee: $40.00

 

Materials Fee: $7

 

Time: Saturday AM - Half day class

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Donna's Intro to 2 Color Knitting 2020 2

Donna's Intro to 2 Color Knitting 2020 2

 

 

Introduction to Two Color Knitting - Instructor: Donna Kay  

Conquer your fear of knitting with 2 colors! In this workshop you will learn how easy it is to learn the technique you need to knit the beautiful designs you have been afraid to try! Learn an easy method for “tangle free” stranded (2 color) knitting. We will be working on a child size hat in class. Students will receive a pattern for multiple sizes.

Skill Level: Open to all with basic knitting skills but experience with circular needles is helpful.

Enrollment: 10

Workshop Fee: $40

Materials student must bring to class: Please bring 16” circular needles & double-point US size  6 & 7, stitch marker, scissors. Worsted weight yarn (5 sts/”) (Cascade 220 or similar yarn): 50g each of two contrasting colors.

 

Time: Saturday PM - Half day class

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Introduction to Double Knitting - Instructor: Donna Kay  

Create a reversible fabric with no wrong side! You will be knitting a two layer fabric on one needle, creating a reversible fabric. Each side of the piece is the negative image of the other! We will start a scarf in class – learn a two color tubular cast on and bind off, how to handle the yarns and read the chart

Skill Level: open to all who can knit and purl.

Enrollment: 10

Workshop Fee: $40

Materials student must bring to class: Yarn: 200 yards each of two contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn that knits to 5 sts/ inch (such as Cascade 220). Needles: size US 5 circular or single-point needles.

 

Time: Friday PM - Half day class

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Anna's a Box for Every Bit 2020 

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A Box for Every Bit  - Instructor: Anna Low, Purplebean Bindery

Come spend an afternoon folding paper into a variety of creative, fun origami boxes. These boxes will be perfect for collections of little bits, as small gift boxes or to fill with treasures or office supplies.

 I’ll bring all the tools and paper we’ll use as well as an instruction booklet for you to take home.

 

Skill Level: All skill levels are welcome.

Enrollment: 10

Workshop Fee: $40

 

 

Time: Saturday PM - Half day class

 

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 Anna's Secret Belgian Binding 2020

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Secret Belgian Binding - Instructor: Anna Low, Purplebean Bindery 

 Make your own hand-bound beautiful - and useful - journal. The Secret Belgian Binding is a contemporary book binding style with lots of room for creativity, inside and out. The covers can be collaged on, made of recycled material or even wood. The spine can be built to allow for extra room, so it’s perfect to use as a scrap book, photo album or idea book for your other creative pursuits. In class we’ll collage covers, weave the cover together and sew in pages.

 I’ll bring all of the tools and supplies you need as well as instructions for you to take home and continue making books.

 

Skill Level: No bookbinding experience is necessary.

 

Enrollment: 10 

Workshop Fee: $75

 

Time: Friday- All day class 

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 Anna's Japanese Photo Album 2020

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A Photo Album with Traditional Japanese Binding  - Instructor: Anna Low, Purplebean Bindery 

Learn a traditional style of bookbinding perfect for making your own photo albums or scrap books. The Japanese binding style is lovely, simple yet leaves a lot of room for creativity and embellishment.  I’ll bring all of the supplies and tools you need to make your book. You’ll leave class with your own book and instructions to keep making books at home.

 

Skill Level: No previous experience necessary!

 

Enrollment: 10 

Workshop Fee: $75

 

Time: Sunday - All day class 

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 Susy P Twig Globle Twinkle Light 2020

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Twig Globe Twinkle Light  - Instructor: Susan Perrine

Create a stunning accent light with a rustic yet sparkling presence. Flexible fresh cut twigs will be wired into circular shape. Add lights to complete a wonderful accent piece to brighten a dark corner or add mood lighting to a special event. Expect to make about 20” diameter globe.

 

Skill Level: All skill levels are welcome.

Enrollment: 10

Workshop fee: $25 Includes Waxed cord, Florist wire and Twigs

 

Material Fee: $10

 

Materials students need to bring to class: Wire cutters and a string of twinkle lights

 

Time: 2 Half Day Clases Sunday AM & PM - Half day classes

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 Kendra R Open & Airy Scarf 2020

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Open and Airy Felt Scarf  - Instructor: Kendra Rafford

There are many methods for making beautiful felt scarves. In this class we’ll focus on manipulating the wool to make “holes with purpose” thus creating open and airy felt scarves. We’ll begin by learning different methods used to create the open spaces. Careful attention will be paid to forming smooth joins and solid, structurally sound edges. In addition, we’ll touch upon the topics of incorporating yarn, fabric and wool locks. Students will then design and felt their own scarf.

 

Skill Level: All skill levels are welcome.

Enrollment: 6

Workshop fee: $85 includes use of felting tools.

 

Materials students need to bring to class:18-21 micron merino wool will be used for your scarf. The amount of fiber used will vary depending upon each design. It’s best to be able to create your vision rather than alter your design because you don’t have enough fiber. So when in doubt, come with more fiber. Students should bring 4-6 ounces of the main color and a few ounces of additional colors they wish to incorporate. Bring along any novelty fibers, yarns, fabrics or wool locks you might wish to include in your design. Students should also come with a few old towels, a plastic washtub and a pair of scissors.

 

Time: Sunday - All day class 

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   Kendra R Felted flowers

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Fabulous Felt Flowers   - Instructor: Kendra Rafford

Whether your tastes are fanciful or realistic, this class will teach you all the skills you need to create eye-catching felt flowers. Just think, no more wilted, dried out flowers. These beauties will add joyful color all year long.

The class will begin by creating a single layer flower in which color, shading, edges and textural elements are addressed. We’ll progress to flowers with multi-layers and petals. Once you understand the basic construction you’ll be able to tweak the process to create a variety of flowers.

 

Skill Level:  All skill levels welcome

Enrollment:  8

Workshop Fee: $85 includes use of felting tools

 

Material students need to bring to class:  a few old towels, scissors, 1 ounce of a variety of colors(solid and/or multi) of merino wool for your flowers, as well as 2-3 ounces of green, and hand carders if you have them.

 

Time: Friday -All day class 

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Kendra R 3D Felting 2020

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3-D Felting - Pouches with Personality  - Instructor: Kendra Rafford   

Learn seamless, 3-dimensional felting techniques while creating small scale bags and cases. Perfect for phones, glasses and other accessories. It’s a great introduction for those who might be curious about larger projects such as slippers, mittens, hats and bags since the process which uses a resist and moves from 2-dimensional to 3-dimensional is the same technique. We’ll cover sizing and shrinkage, adding straps, pockets and embedding non-felting items and wool locks. There will be pre-cut resist templates but resist material will be available for students to create their own unique shape if they wish. Number of pieces created will depend on the student. 

 

Skill Level:  Open to all skill levels.

Enrollment: 8

Workshop Fee: $85 includes use of felting tools and resist templates to keep.

   

Materials students should bring: a few old towels, scissors, several ounces of a variety of colors(solid and/or multi) of merino wool. Bring any buttons you might want to use on your pieces.

 

Time: Saturday - All day class 

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Karen's RH Loom 2020

 

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Rigid Heddle Weaving - Instructor: Karen Smith

This is a great introduction to simple weaving techniques. Using a rigid heddle loom, warp the loom using the direct method, and weave a scarf. Bring your own rigid heddle loom, use one of the instructor's looms or purchase a loom.  Yarn for the warp will be provided but bring your own soft, chunky yarn (200 yards) for the weft.

 

Skill Level: Weaving experience helpful but not necessary

Enrollment: 4

Workshop fee: $80

 

Material Fee: $10 paid to the instructor

 

Materials to bring to class: 200 yards of chunky yarn

Time:
Saturday- All day class 

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Sashiko Workshop - Instructor: Linda Whiting  

Sash-i-ko means “little stabs” and this relates to how the stitching is done, a uniform running stitch which holds layers of cloth and filler together for warmth and strengthening clothing, traditionally white stitches on indigo dyed fabric in overall patterns. You will make coasters and a hot pad as you learn about the ins and outs of proper stitching, materials and marking patterns so you get comfortable with the techniques used in traditional Sashiko. Then you can use then to create other household goods, clothing and for quilts on a larger scale.

 

Skill Level: Quilting or sewing skills helpful.

Enrollment: 10

Workshop fee: $75

 

Material Fee: $15 includes dark blue project cloth, Sashiko thread and needles, graph paper and information booklet.

 

Materials to bring to class: quilters ruler, good scissors, white marking pencil or chalk pencil available at quilt shop or notions department of craft store or Joann’s.

Time:
Friday- All day class 

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Linda W Dyeing to Make a Rug 2020

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Dyeing to Make a Rug* - Instructor: Linda Whiting

You have learned how to hook or punch(needle) a rug and you want to play with colors and patterns. It may not be easy to find the colors you desire so you want to try creating your own. This is the workshop for you!

We will discuss various techniques that will give you lots of options for dyeing the wool fabric or yarns for your rug making. Then we will prepare our fiber and give those techniques a try!

 

*If you do not hook or punch with most of these techniques you can dye yarns for knitting and weaving, too.

 

Skill Level: Experience dyeing helpful but not essential.

Enrollment: 10

Workshop fee: $80

 

Material fee: $10 covers dyes, assists, tools, technique booklet.

 

Materials to bring to class: Paper and pen for notes, 100% wool fabric or yarn for dyeing - we will divide for dyeing in class, quart zip lock bags to take home dyed fabric/yarn.

Suitable white wool is available at Camp Wool in Kennebunk. Visit or call for mail order. (207) 985-0030

 

Time: Saturday - All Day Class

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Linda W Kumihimo 2020

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Kumihimo: Japanese Braiding  Instructor: Linda Whiting

This is an ancient art with many variations. In this introduction to Kumihimo you will learn to make a round braid, a flat braid and several types of square braid. Many kinds of yarn or cord can be used to create different looks and finishes. You can add beads on a single strand or string them on all eight strands for a fully beaded necklace. Learn how braids are made on a Marudai with weighted bobbins. We will be using a foam disk which is portable. No experience is necessary to create one of a kind braids. These may be turned into unique jewelry or used for more utilitarian purposes. All materials will be provided for the class. Look through a collection of books to see what others have created with their braids.  

 

Skill Level:  All skill levels welcome.

Enrollment: 10

Workshop fee: $40

 

Materials fee: $15 - kit includes foam Kumihimo disk, bobbins, instructions for braiding, practice yarn, a bit of history, web and book references.

 

 Time: Sunday AM - Half day class 

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  Jan W Jake 2020


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Needle Felted Wool Animal Portrait  Instructor: Jan Winsor

Using your favorite photo for inspiration, explore needle felting techniques, color blending and the use of texture to create a beautiful wool painting of your favorite animal in your own unique style. Students are welcome to bring fur or wool from their special animal to incorporate into their portrait.

 

Skill level: All skill levels are welcome.

Enrollment: 10

Workshop fee: $95 includes materials - an 11” x 14” foam pad, a packet of 3 felting needles, 2 prefelts (11” x 14” and 8” x 10”) and fiber needed to create your choice of an 8" x 10" or an 11" x 14" all wool picture.

 

Materials student must bring to class: : A good quality photo or picture of a favorite animal to use for reference. A photo of the animal's face enlarged so details can be seen clearly would work best. Optional- Wool or fur that you wish to incorporate in your portrait.

 

Time: Friday - All day class 

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Jan W Felting Hoopla 2020

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Felting Hoopla Instructor: Jan Winsor 

Create a ready to hang needle felted picture. This felted loon would be great for a lake house decor. Students may bring their own photo to work from to create their own unique design.

Skill level: All skill levels are welcome.

Enrollment: Max. 10

Workshop fee: $45 includes materials – a 4” wooden embroidery hoop, a foam pad, a packet of 3 felting needles, material and fiber needed to create your felted picture.

 

Optional materials to bring if you wish to create your own design: A good quality photo or picture to use for reference

   

 

Time: Sunday AM  -  Half day class 

 

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Julie's Painting on Silk 2020

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Painting on Silk - Instructor: Julie Yarborough

Welcome to the world of luxurious, fabulous, lustrous, sensuous silk. Join us as we explore the basics of silk painting from start to finish. You will come away with an incredible, one of a kind keepsake that you will be proud to wear or gift and the ability to create amazing art on silk.

 

Skill Level: If you can hold a paintbrush, you can do it.

Enrollment: 6

Workshop fee: $95

Materials Fee:  $25 for kit. 

 

Time: Friday - All day class

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Julie Y Otter 2020

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Needle Felt Your New BFF  - Instructor: Julie Yarborough

Join the crazy, no-holds-barred world of needle felting. Follow your muse through a fanciful realm where you are only limited by your willingness to explore. International Artist Julie Yarbrough will lead you along a merry path of artful fun and discovery.

We will be working from pre printed original designs not yet released to the public. You will have a choice among several designs, (including the darling otter, pictured) learn needle felting basics as well as a new approach to form, function and fiber. Basic hand sewing skill and knowledge is necessary.

Bring your enthusiasm and love of fiber and see where we may go.

 

Skill level: All learning levels are welcome.

Enrollment: 10

Workshop Fee: $85

 

Materials fee: $25

 

Time: Saturday  All day class

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Marcy Y Fish Chair Pad

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Oxford Punch Needle Rug  Instructor: Marcy Young

  The Oxford punch needle rug class will be a fish chair pad (12x12). Students will learn basics for Punch needle rug hooking, including backing materials, how to use the Oxford punch needle, how to make stitches, stitch sizes, turn corners, filling spaces and demonstration for other stitches that can be done for punching.

 

Skill level: All skill levels are welcome.

Enrollment: 4 - 10

Workshop fee: $50

Material Fee: $35 for rug wool yarn and chairpad pattern on backing material.

 

Materials student must bring to class: Students should bring their own small pointed scissors, regular sewing needle with large eye for strong thread and sewing pins or clips.

Students will have opportunity to purchase frames, Oxford punch needles and kits after class.

 

Time: Friday - All day class 

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Marcy Y Locker Hook Hit or Miss 2020

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Locker Hooking Instructor: Marcy Young

The Locker hooking class will be the Hit or Miss design in wool. Locker hooking is different from the old child latch hook kit we did when we were young.  Students will learn the backing prep, material prep, technique and how to finish the project after they leave class.

Skill level: All skill levels are welcome.

Enrollment: 4 - 10

Workshop fee: $30 per student. lncludes kit (locker-hook, cotton locker hook string and prepared backing material).

Material Fee: $20 for wool paid directly to instructor

 

Materials student must bring to class: Sharp pointed scissors, needle, ruler.

 

Time: Saturday AM - Half day class 

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