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Saturday, June 3rd - All day Class
Coiled Pine Needle Basket
$101.00
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Instructor: Gay Chapman and Trisha Speer
Student’s Required Skills: Students need to be able to thread a needle.
Class Description: Starting with long leaf pine needles that have been soaked in glycerin we will make a small pine needle basket. Using a needle and waxed linen thread we will use a basket technique called coiling and make a diamond stitch basket. This is a small basket which will fit in the palm of your hand.
Student Should Bring to Class: Everything is provided.
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee):
- Waxed thread
- Needles
- Pine needles soaked in glycerin to coil
- Directions
Day: Saturday all day
Time: 9:00 to 5:00 with 2-hour lunch
Cost: $101 (includes $30 materials fee)
Dye Your Own Fiber
$183.00
Instructor: Allison Harding
Student’s Required Skills: Love of color and fiber
Class Description: Design and dye 4 oz each of three different fibers plus 1 oz samples of things like nylon sparkle for spinning or felting! Learn about random, gradient, painted, and palindrome vs. continuous color repeats. Dye fibers differently for smaller projects or dye to coordinate for a bigger project. Allison will take you through each step from preparing your fibers to finishing the set dye with a little color theory for good measure!
Student Should Bring to Class: Apron or old shirt & Waterproof gloves (instructor will provide non-latex gloves, bring your own if you have allergies)
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee):
- Fibers
- Dyes
- Nitrile gloves
- Bottles and yorker caps
- Reclosable bags
- Plastic wrap
- Steamers
- Table/floor covers
- Water extractor
- Labeling materials
- Handout
- Samples
Day: Saturday all-day
Time: 9:00 to 5:00 with 2-hour lunch
Class Fee: $183 (includes $40 materials fee)
*Optional Materials: Additional undyed fiber/yarn will be available for purchase to dye in class IF TIME ALLOWS. Purchase from instructor using cash or card.
Inkle Loom Weaving
$151.00
Sold out
Instructor: Marilyn Romatka
Student’s Required Skills: No experience needed
Class Description: Making cloth of your own – from the very start – is something many sewers have been curious about… but some are intimidated by a 48 -inch wide warp, and very few of them have space in their home for a floor loom! But imagine having a unique strap-handle for that cloth project bag you are planning. Here is the perfect way to ‘dip your toe’ into weaving! Students can use the loom on loan in this class for a commitment-free first experience. We will weave a 1–inch wide warp (and that can’t intimidate anyone!) Bands that are woven on the inkle loom are used for one-of-a-kind dog leashes, clothing trim, backpack bands, lanyards, camera straps, belts, hatbands… bands have 1001 uses!
Student Should Bring to Class: Excitement and enthusiasm to learn a new skill
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Looms and shuttles to practice on
Day: Saturday - All Day
Time: 9:00 to 5:00 with lunch & breaks
Cost: $151 (includes $20 materials fee)
Saturday, June 3rd - Morning Classes
3 Woven Gnome Ornaments
$89.00
Instructor: Rachael Grow
Required Skills: None - beginners welcome!
Class Description: Learn to weave your own gnome ornaments. In this workshop you will learn how to do a little wet felting to create a cute little gnome nose and then we will warp a circular loom together to create a woven gnome ornament. Walk away from this class with 3 completed gnome ornaments ready to give to others or keep for yourself.
Students Should Bring to Class: Please bring a pair of scissors labeled with your name.
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee):
- 3- 3" metal rings
- warping cotton
- yarn needle
- wool for noses
- beard materials
- various art yarns for weaving
- wrapping cotton cord for rings
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:30 – 12:30
Cost: $89 (includes $25 materials fee)
Beginning Embroidery
$116.00
Instructor: Rosanne Anderson
Required Skills: None – just the ability to follow step-by-step instructions and have a bit of patience in the beginning.
Class Description: Embellishing our wardrobe is becoming a real trend in our fashion world. From huge flowers to other creative designs, it seems the sky's the limit to adding a motif to our knitted, woven, or crocheted items.
This class will cover approximately 10 basic embroidery stitches that you can use on garments or even on the basic embroidery material to keep in the hoop as a wall decoration. These stitches will get you on the road to what seems like zillions of old and new stitches alike. All so beautiful, and with practice – so doable!
We will be using a stiffer fabric in our hoops to get grounded in the basic stitches, making it easier to learn, handle, and practice with before venturing forward.
Come and see what embroidery can do for you!
I'll also prepare a handout of great conferences/events/ useful contacts, and any other information that will make your crochet journey amazingly fun.
So come and join us!!
Students Should Bring to Class: Pen/pencil, paper, scissors
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Students will receive abundant instruction materials as well as a selection of yarns, threads, needles, base material, a hoop, and other handouts.
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 to 12:00
Class Fee: $116 (includes $30 materials fee)
FAMACHA Training
$51.00
Instructor: Kristi Kistner
Student’s Required Skills: All welcome
Class Description: FAMACHA is a diagnostic tool to help you identify parasite infection in small ruminants, such as sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas. The tool is a chart that matches inner eye conjunctiva color to anemia levels, an indicator of parasite infection. This type of diagnosis allows farmers to target treatment only to infected animals, which in some systems has reduced use of deworming agents by 90 percent. Not only do farmers save money, but they also significantly reduce the likelihood of causing parasites to become resistant to dewormers. During this training you will also become familiar with the common internal parasites and their life cycles, dewormer resistance issues, and management options. The FAMACHA training provided in this workshop is only available in-person through certified instructors.
Students Should Bring to Class: Smartphone or Tablet/Laptop in order to view training slides/materials online during training.
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Students will receive FAMACHA Training materials and the FAMACHA certification card.
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Cost: $51 (includes $15 materials fee)
Introduction to Colored Cables Knitting
$50.00
Instructor: Lisa Ellis
Required Skills: Advanced Beginner
Class Description: Colored cables is a combination of simple striping and working a cable simultaneously. The end result is stunning yet the technique is rather simple. We’ll start with a super easy provisional cast on that has multiple uses, knit vertical stripes, work and understand cable abbreviations and read a chart. We’ll finish the project with a simple russian graft to complete the headband. Various options will be discussed.
Students Should Bring:
- 1 skein of heavy worsted/Aran weight yarn in dark color (DC)
- 1 skein of heavy worsted/Aran weight yarn in light contrasting color (LC)
- 2 sets of US# 9 needles: DPN’s, straight or circular needles will work
- 1 cable needle
- Crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00
Cost: $50
Raw Wool Fiber Preparation for Fiber Arts
$57.00
Sold out
Instructor: Wendy Clark
Required Skills: None, no experience necessary
Class Description: You find yourself at a fiber festival, you see a raw fleece, but your brain says, “What do I do with that?”. In this workshop you will learn how to identify the qualities of a good fleece, how to skirt it after you have taken it home and how to prepare and wash that fleece for future fiber projects such as spinning or felting. We will also discuss the various qualities of wool and their different uses. Wendy Clark is a spinner, fiber arts instructor, and is currently working through the Master Spinner Certification program at Olds College. She is also a Sheppard to a small flock of Finn sheep. She has had a love affair with fiber all her life. Come join her on this exciting learning journey into the world of wool!
Students Should Bring to Class: Excitement for a new skill!
Supplies Provided by Instructor: All wool and supplies will be provided
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:30 am to 1:30
Cost: $57
Spinning the Long Wools
$101.00
Instructor: Lauralee DeLuca
Required Skills: Be able to spin singles confidently and be willing to try new types of wool.
Class Description: A quick overview of spinning long wool breeds. We will discuss several common breeds and then spin combed, carded and flicked fibers from as many breeds as time allows.
Student Should Bring to Class: A spinner they are comfortable with
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Fibers and a handout
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 to 1:00
Cost: $101 (includes $15 materials fee)
spinPossible: Spinning for Sweaters
$58.00
Instructor: Michael Kelson
Required Skills: Successful students will have a good working relationship with their spinning wheels, be able to spin a consistent single, and have some experience plying and finishing yarn.
Class Description: Are you ready to tackle your first sweater-spin?
There are many factors that we, as spinners, should consider as we embark on our first sweater spin. The core characteristics of the fiber (e.g., crimp, fineness, hand, prep) will influence the choices we make in spinning and the fabric in our final garment.
This class will explore several fibers that might be great choices for your sweater. We’ll take a look at fibers you’re probably familiar with (Merino, Rambouillet, BFL), some blends (Shetland/Silk, Merino/Yak/Silk), and some fibers that might be new to you (Romney, Cheviot, Manx Loaghtan).
We will work on diameter control and consistency, plying and finishing techniques, and how to evaluate your final yarn to make sure you’ll have the perfect fabric for the sweater of your dreams.
Skills you will learn:
- How to assess characteristics of different fibers for the garment you have in mind
- Techniques for consistency and diameter control
- How to choose the appropriate draft for your fiber (worsted, woolen, semi-woolen)
- Strategies for plying, finishing, and swatching
- Evaluating your final fabric
Students Should Bring to Class:
- A spinning wheel in good working condition
- Extra bobbins
- Notebook
- Lazy Kate (if you have one)
- Bring any tools you might like to use (hand cards, mini combs) and any fiber you would like to practice with.
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Materials used in class.
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:30 – 12:30
Cost: $58 (includes $15 materials fee)
The Magic of Spinning with a Drop Spindle
$104.00
Instructor: Karen Chabinsky & Barbara Seeler
Required Skills: No experience needed
Class Description: There is something magical about being able to spin your own yarn at home and turning it into a knitted shawl, a crocheted hat, or other handcrafted item. You will receive a wooden spindle and several ounces of fiber and a handout to take home. Using a wooden spindle, we will talk about fiber choices, show you how to prepare fiber to spin, and how to start spinning. You will learn the differences between fibers, differences of spinning clockwise or counterclockwise, along with best practices. We will briefly discuss plying, how to finish up your yarn by washing it, along with options such as dyeing and a brief discussion of drop spindles. There will be vendors available in the Vendor Marketplace that have additional fiber you can purchase in a variety of fiber types and colors.
Students Should Bring to Class: Excitement and enthusiasm!
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): A wooden spindle and 2 oz. of fiber to spin
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Cost: $104 (includes $25 materials fee)
Saturday, June 3rdth - Afternoon Classes
Exquisite Weavelings
$131.00
Instructor: Rosanne Anderson
Experience level: None – just the ability to follow step-by-step instructions and have a bit of patience in the beginning.
Class Description: Are you ready to make a scarf, put together a garment, table runner, blanket, or something else fantastic? Then come and learn the wonderfully versatile Pin Loom!
Look forward to taking your weaving with you when you travel, on a car trip, while watching TV, or anytime you have a few minutes.
Weave it firmly or do a delicate fabric, these little looms are very versatile and come in many sizes. You can crochet the weavlings together to make an afghan or just join the little "bumps" for a lacy, delicate wrap or scarf.
This is a craft that goes quickly, for once you learn the warping, you'll fly through the little squares. You may even become so addicted you'll advance to the bigger "pin" looms – all easily transportable as their small cousins that we'll be using.
Students Should Bring to Class: pen/pencil, paper, scissors.
Supplies Provided by Instructor (Included in the Materials Fee): Each student will receive a loom, yarns, threads, instruction brochure, needles, a 20-page handout of various hints, tricks, websites, etc., and plenty of encouragement and fun.
Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 to 4:00
Cost: $131 (includes $45 materials fee)
Felted Nesting Blue Bird
$111.00
Instructor: Gail Entwistle
Required Skills: Beginners and intermediate felters
Class Description: We will needlefelt a bluebird and build its nest using multiple shapes, curls and wool. The nest will be decorated with curls, artificial flowers/greenery and any found items the student would like to bring. If time allows, we will add a bluebird egg to the nest.
Student Should Bring to Class: Excitement and enthusiasm for learning felting
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in Materials Fee):
The starter kit will consist of:
- Mat
- 7 needles
- 2 finger cots
- Needle holder
- Awl
There will be multi-colored finishing wool, core wool, pipe cleaner, wire, artificial greenery and flowers and dyed curls to choose from.
Day: Saturday
Time: 1:30 to 5:00
Cost: $111 (includes $25 materials fee)
Handpainting & Speckling Yarn
$126.00
Instructor: Kathy Martin
Required Skills: No prior experience or skill needed. No pregnant students please.
Class Description: Remember finger painting in kindergarten? This class will be almost as much fun and with few restraints. I will give an introduction to handpainting wool yarn with acid dyes and citric acid. The class members will give up their color wheels for some adventurous play. The steam setting will be done with plastic wrap and a microwave or steamer iron. 3- 100 yd. wool skeins can be dyed and taken home to dry. This will be sufficient yardage to finish 3 small projects or 1 larger project.
Student Should Bring to Class: Wear apron or older clothing.
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Three 100-yd wool skeins; Greener Shades dyes, citric acid, syringes/sponge brushes, plastic wrap, ziploc bags, paper towels & gloves.
Day: Saturday
Time: 2:00 to 6:00
Cost: $126 (includes $40 materials fee)
Magic Loop Sock Knitting – 1 sock at a time
$57.00
Instructor: Lisa Ellis
Required Skills: Beginning Intermediate. Basic sock knitting experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Class Description: Socks is to knitting as Ballet is to Dance - once you can knit a pair of socks, you can knit anything. But….very few knitters actually enjoy knitting on double pointed needles SO that’s where the magic loop technique comes in! We’ll learn how to knit one sock at a time using the Magic Loop technique. Contrary to double points, you are less likely to lose stitches off the needle, there are fewer connection jogs and this technique allows you to try on the sock as you progress. We’ll also cover how to convert traditional double pointed needle patterns to the magic loop technique.
Note: This is not a class on 2 socks at a time.
Student Should Bring to Class:
- 1 skein of fingering weight sock yarn
- Appropriate needle size for chosen yarn (US# 2, 40” - 48" circular needles)
Note: Loose knitters may want to go down to a size #1 needle
- Crochet hook of appropriate size for fingering weight yarn
Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 to 5:00
Cost: $57
Shearing Comb and Cutter Sharpening
$43.00
Instructor: Al Schwider
Student’s Required Skills: Open to all
Class Description: This class will cover several aspects of sharpening combs and cutters for shearing sheep, goats, alpacas and llamas including: needed equipment, supplies, disc preparation and sharpening techniques. Students will be offered to have a few of their combs and cutters sharpened by the instructor and/or do the sharpening themselves. The sharpening disc will be able to sharpen about 50 combs and cutters for the duration of the class.
Students Should Bring to Class:
* If students bring combs and cutters to be sharpened, they must be clean! *
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Sharpening equipment
Day: Saturday
Time: 4:00 - 6:00
Cost: $43
Sheep and Goat Fecal Egg Count Testing
$51.00
Instructor: Kristi Kistner
Student’s Required Skills: All welcome
Class Description: A significant part of producing excellent fiber is related to animal health. This workshop will complement the FAMACHA Training workshop and provide background information on sheep and goat internal parasites, a demonstration on how to perform Fecal Egg Count (FEC) Testing, training in how to collect fecal samples, and time for students to perform FEC Testing with collected samples. All materials to perform the testing will be provided during the workshop. Electronic handouts will include a FEC test procedure and equipment list, training images for parasite identification, and additional information on parasite monitoring and control. Information on purchasing FEC test materials and equipment will be provided to students before and during the workshop.
Students Should Bring to Class: Smartphone or Tablet/Laptop in order to view training slides/materials online during training.
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Students will receive electronic handouts, to include a FEC test procedure and equipment list, training images for parasite identification, and additional information on parasite monitoring and control. Testing supplies (puppy pee pad, disposable gloves, syringe, pipettes, tongue depressors, sharpie marker, flotation solution, plastic tumblers) will also be provided.
Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Cost: $51 (includes $15 materials fee)
spinPossible: objective: Lace (Consistency for fine yarns)
$58.00
Instructor: Michael Kelson
Required Skills: Successful students will have a good working relationship with their spinning wheels, be able to spin a consistent single, and have some experience plying and finishing yarn.
Class Description: Estonian. Shetland. Orenburg. Huck. Leno. Swedish. Atwater-Bronson.
We knitters and weavers are surrounded by lace!
Would you like to use your handspun with your next lace knitting or weaving project? With lace yarns, one size does not fit all. Lace can be tightly-spun worsted, softly-spun woolen, or anywhere in between, but with a little experimentation and thoughtfully choosing your fiber and preparation, it’s possible to spin the perfect lace yarn for your next project!
This class will explore techniques for successfully spinning lace yarns. We will discuss what makes a good lace yarn, basic wheel adjustments, techniques for diameter control and spinning consistent singles, evaluating the twist in your singles, and techniques for plying and finishing. We will also discuss spinning lace yarns from luxury fibers like cashmere and yak and practice with a variety of different fibers and preparations.
Skills you will learn:
- Identifying properties that make a good lace yarn
- How micron count, staple length, crimp structure, and fiber preparation might influence your spinning choices
- How to spin with more consistent diameter and singles twist
- Plying choices for worsted and woolen spun lace yarns
- How to get good lace yarn from fine short-stapled fibers (e.g., camelids)
Student Should Bring to Class:
- A spinning wheel in good working condition with extra bobbins
- Notebook
- Lazy kate (if you have one)
- Any tools you might like to use (hand cards, mini-combs)
- Any fiber you would like to practice with.
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Variety of fibers
Day: Saturday
Time: 1:30 to 4:30
Cost: $58 (includes $15 materials fee)
Weaving 102 – Move your Weaving to the Next Level
$107.00
Instructor: Karen Chabinsky
Required Skills: Have been weaving for a year or so and are looking for techniques to help you move to the next level.
Class Description: Have you been weaving for about a year and know you can do better? You just need some help and answers to the questions – then this class is your answer. You will bring a ready to weave loom, per above instructions. You will weave in class, samples in plain weave and twills. We will look at your weaving and discuss areas of improvement. You will learn the what (you are doing), how (to fix it), along with in-depth information on additional areas you should be aware of. This class will help you to fix the wonky selvedges, correcting threading errors, and a variety of other issues we see as weavers. We will also cover various weaving tools that may help you in your weaving.
Students Should Bring to Class:
- Table loom threaded as straight draw
- Wind a warp of 2 colors making 4 columns of stripes
- 1 ½ to 2 yards warp of 3/2 cotton
- Ready to weave with footer already in
- Bring appropriate shuttles, and yarn to weave along with any other accouterments you would use such as scissors, etc.
- Formulas are:
12 EPI x fill in width of your loom x 1 ½ or 2 yards = ________ (warp)
12 PPI x fill in width of your loom x warp length less loom waste =
________(weft)
Note: Don’t forget to bring cotton for the weft
- Bring some extra weft fiber, 2 different fibers, that are not cotton.
Day: Saturday
Time: 12:00 to 4:00
Cost: $107
Woven Tree of Life
$99.00
Instructor: Rachael Grow
Required Skills: Beginners welcome
Class Description: Can you see the forest for the Trees? In this workshop we will weave a 3-D tree on a round frame and go home with a 3-D piece ready to hang on your wall. Learn how to warp a round frame to create a 3-D piece of artwork and learn techniques of tapestry weaving to create a 3-D look. From start to finish we will be weaving with handspun art yarns; no 2 pieces will ever be the same.
Student Should Bring to Class: Please bring a pair of scissors labeled with your name
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee):
- 4” metal ring
- Warping cotton
- Wrapping cotton for ring
- Yarn Needle
- Various handspun art yarns
- Crochet hooks
Day: Saturday
Time: 1:30 to 4:30
Cost: $99 (includes $35 materials fee)
Sunday, June 4th - All Day Classes
Dye Your Own Yarn
$183.00
Sold out
Instructor: Allison Harding
Student’s Required Skills: Love of color and fiber
Class Description: Design and dye three skeins of yarn! Learn about painted, palindrome vs continuous color repeats and even an easy self-striping method. Dye skeins differently or dye to coordinate for a bigger project! Allison will take you through each step from preparing your skein to finishing the set dye with a little color theory for good measure!
Student Should Bring to Class:
- A picture of colors you love
- Apron or old shirt
- Waterproof gloves
- (Instructor provides non-latex gloves, or please bring your own if you have allergies.)
Supplies Provided by Instructor:
- Yarn
- Dye
- Nitrile gloves
- Bottles and yorker caps
- Reclosable bags
- Plastic wrap
- Steamers
- Table/floor covers
- Water extractor
- Labeling materials
- Handout
- Samples
Day: Sunday - All Day
Time: 9:00 to 5:00 with lunch & breaks
Cost: $183 (includes $40 materials fee)
Sunday, June 4th - Morning Classes
Animal Handling - Working Safer
$29.00
Only a few left!
Instructor: Rhonda Wreggelsworth, Kody Friedrich, other Fiber Fusion Staff & Friends
Student’s Required Skills: Open to all - you might learn something new.
Class Description: Come learn the basics for animal handling for multiple fiber species including sheep, alpaca, and goats (possibly llama and angora rabbits also). We will go over everything from haltering, grooming, hoof trimming, administering medications, and more. Find out what is needed to show your animals including preparation and leading. Learn some tricks of the trade!
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Animals and handling tools.
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:00 - 1:30
Cost: $29
Beginning Crochet
$111.00
Instructor: Rosanne Anderson
Required Skills: None
Class Description: Are you considering starting a new craft to direct your creative vibes toward something really fun, useful, and sooooo satisfying??? Come and learn how to crochet!
I'll be providing you with a comprehensive book, various crochet hooks, lots of different yarns, and plenty of time to enjoy yourself as we learn to chain, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, triple crochet, and discuss plenty of other useful tricks of the trade.
Those are the basic stitches, and with a little practice, you'll be able to learn just about any pattern.
I'll also prepare a handout of great conferences/events/ useful contacts, and any other information that will make your crochet journey amazingly fun.
So come and join us!!
Student Should Bring to Class: Scissors, pen, paper, and hooks of your choice (but not lace) to match the yarn you're using
Supplies Provided by Instructor: N/A
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 to 12:00
Cost: $111 (includes $25 material fee)
Block Printing
$78.00
Only a few left!
Instructor: Marilyn Romatka
Required Skills: No experience necessary
Class Description: Block printing, an age-old technique, takes a modern twist in this class! Learn how to design and craft blocks which you will use for printing your own T-shirt or other garment. Or, if you chose, you can use blocks from the instructor's "Block Library" some of which are antique blocks from India and Bavaria. All materials are provided, except for 3 to 5 garments which you bring to class. One student printed her pantyhose once, so don’t feel you are restricted to T-shirts!
Student Should Bring to Class: Students provide their own clothing pieces they wish to adorn
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Supplies to make student’s unique print blocks, and have access to the instructor’s print block library (from India and Bavaria)
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30 – 12:30
Cost: $78 (includes $12 materials fee)
Felted Sleepy Bunny with a small nest of curls
$104.00
Instructor: Gail Entwistle
Required Skills: For beginner or intermediate felter
Class Description: We will needlefelt a sleepy bunny using multiple shapes, curls and wool. The starter kit will consist of a mat, 7 needles, 2 finger cots, a needle holder and an awl. There will be multi colored finishing wool, core wool.
Student Should Bring to Class: None
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in Materials Fee): Tools and supplies
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 to 12:30
Cost: $104 (includes $25 materials fee)
Intro to Circular Tapestry Weaving
$89.00
Instructor: Rachael Grow
Required Skills: Beginners welcome
Class Description: Explore round or circular tapestry weaving with Rachael. Walk away from class with a completed project and the knowledge to weave more. Students will learn different ways to warp the circular frame, and different weaving techniques for texture and design all while working with handspun art yarns.
Student Should Bring to Class: A pair of scissors labeled with their name
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in Materials Fee):
- 7" metal ring
- Warping cotton
- Wrapping cotton for the ring
- Yarn Needle
- Various handspun art yarns
- 1 yard of Sari Silk
- Various beads, shells and crystals for embellishments
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 to 12:00
Cost: $89 (includes $25 materials fee)
Intro to Fair Isle Knitting
$50.00
Only a few left!
Instructor: Lisa Ellis
Required Skills: Advanced beginner. Must be able to work in the round and have completed 1 hat.
Class Description: Fair Isle is a form of colorworks that uses 2 colors per round and uses small motifs of 5 sts or less. For those scared of puckers, charts and Fair Isle terminology (trapping floats, color dominance), this is the ideal class for you. We’ll break everything down, practicing each snippet of this awesome world of color. This class will take the fear out of color knitting.
Student Should Bring to Class:
- 50 yds Main color worsted weight yarn
- 50 yds Contrasting color worsted weight yarn
- 25 yds Highlight color worsted weight yarn
- Size 4 and 6, 16” circular needle
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30 to 12:30
Cost: $50
Punch Needle Rug Hooking
$146.00
Instructor: Lolly Golden
Required Skills: No Special Skills
Class Description: Learn the fun and easy Art of Punch Needle Rug Hooking. We use a frame to hold the cloth for using the punch needle to add the beautiful hand dyed yarn that comes with the kit. Whether you want to make a coaster, placemat, purse or large rug, come and learn how you can use your hand spun yarn or stash yarn to make works of art.
Student Should Bring to Class: Snipping scissors
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in Materials Fee): Needle and supplies for a small project
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 to 12:00
Cost: $146 (includes $75 materials fee)
Putting on the Dog: Spinning with Dog Fur
$96.00
Instructor: Lauralee DeLuca
Required Skills: Must be able to confidently spin singles and be willing to try new fibers
Class Description: Don’t let that fluffy stuff your dog (or cat) sheds go to waste! In this class you will learn how to blend and spin that dog fur into some warm, fuzzy and cozy. We will cover the properties of dog fur, spinning, deodorizing and plying it.
Student Should Bring to Class: A spinning wheel they are comfortable with, extra bobbins
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in Materials Fee): Fibers for spinning
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 to 1:00
Cost: $96 (includes $10 materials fee)
Spinning 102
$103.00
Instructor: Karen Chabinsky
Required Skills: Have been spinning for about a year but need help taking the next step.
Class Description: Solving the problems of lumpy, bumpy yarns, yarns that are never evenly spun, plying solutions and general issues you have at this stage are the goals of this class. We will do a review at the start of class to focus on areas of individual concern. We will also cover how to create an evenly spun yarn, understand the twist process, how to determine your wheel ratio, and breaking down the various spinning methods like long draw, modified long draw, etc., and cover “hard to spin” fibers with sampling during class.
Students Should Bring to Class:
- Spinning wheel in good working condition
- Spare parts if needed, eg: drive band, threading hook, etc.
- Wool roving to spin – 2 ounces
- Wool top to spin – 2 ounces
- Bring a skein or two of fiber you have already spun
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in Materials Fee):
- Fiber to sample during class, includes silk and Alpaca
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 to 12:00
Cost: $103 (include $10 materials fee)
Triangle Loom Weaving Jump Start
$96.00
Instructor: Kathy Martin
Required Skills: No previous experience necessary
Class Description: This 4 hour workshop for all levels of weavers and non-weavers will introduce you to the joys of weaving with a continuous ball of yarn. No WARPING! NO WEFTING! NO HIGHER MATH! In this basic class you will work with a 12” triangle loom and you will finish at least 1 triangle with provided yarns. You will be shown several projects for 1 to unlimited number of triangles. This is a light-hearted class which hopefully will open your mind to the many options awaiting your new weaving skill.
Students Should Bring to Class: Please bring a crochet hook size F–K for handling worsted weight yarns.
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Enough yarn to finish a 12” woven piece plus fringe if desired, use of 12” wooden triloom, handout
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00
Cost: $96 (includes $25 materials fee)
Sunday, June 4th - Afternoon Classes
Artsy Nuno Scarves
$132.00
Instructor: Lauralee DeLuca
Required Skills: Basic familiarity with your wheel & the ability to spin a continuous yarn. Must be able to stand and roll vigorously to felt.
Class Description: Create a beautiful scarf using Art Batts and the wet felting technique. Each scarf will be a unique piece of wearable art.
Student Should Bring to Class:
- Tea towel
- Regular sized towel
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
Supplies provided by Instructor (included in Materials Fee): Art batt, silk scarf and handout
Day: Sunday
Time: 1:30 to 5:00
Cost: $132 (including $25 materials fee)
Crochet Part 2!
$111.00
Instructor: Rosanne Anderson
Required Skills: Be comfortable with the basic stitches – single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, treble crochet, and chaining.
Class Description: So you've learned the basics of crochet: single, double, half double, treble, chaining, and feel fairly comfortable with these stitches. How about we now explore crocheting in the back loop to make ribbing, increases and decreases, making medallions and flowers, and then end up with the exciting new adventures in granny squares!
We'll continue with the book Crochet 101 from the beginning class, or I can provide you with one. Let me know if you need a beginning crochet book.
- This is a great class for those of you ready to explore more fascinating things you can do with these wonderful crochet stitches, methods, and projects!
Student Should Bring To Class:
- Scissors
- Pen and paper
- Hooks of your choice (but not lace) to match the yarn you’re using
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in Materials Fee): I will have lots of yarn for color additions/changes/etc., and various hooks to try out and keep, as well as handouts and an instruction book.
Day: Sunday
Time: 1:00 to 4:00
Cost: $111 (includes $25 materials fee)
Easy Long Lock Earrings
$97.00
Instructor: Rachael Grow
Required Skills: Beginners welcome!
Class Description: Love those long locks! Learn how to turn those long wooly locks into earrings for you to wear anytime and anywhere. Great class for beginners and you will enjoy making earrings to give to others or keep all for yourself.
Student Should Bring to Class: A pair of scissors labeled with your name
Supplies Provided by The Instructor (included in Materials Fee):
- Nickel Free earring hoops
- Wool Locks
- Beads/ Sheep Charms
- Waxed Cotton/Linen
Day: Sunday
Time: 1:00 – 3:00
Cost: $97 (includes $40 materials fee)
Foundation Crochet
$50.00
Instructor: Suzi Quillen
Required Skills: Students should have at least a basic working understanding of crochet and related pattern terms.
Class Description: Master foundation crochet techniques in this hands-on class! Eliminate starting chains and achieve consistent tension in your next project by learning foundation single crochet and taller foundation stitches. Practice and create swatches to take home. Leave class confident in understanding how and why to use foundation stitches in future crochet projects.
Student Should Bring to Class: Please bring practice yarn and a compatible crochet hook (suggest worsted weight yarn with I hook) for making swatches in class.
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Handouts
Day: Sunday
Time: 1:30 to 4:30
Cost: $50
Magic with Ribbon: Dragon Boat Decorations
$93.00
Instructor: Marilyn Romatka
Required Skills: No previous experience necessary
Class Description: These geometric gems are hand-crafted in China, filled with insect-repelling herbs, and hung up during the Dragonboat Festival in the hot 5th month of the lunar calendar. We will be filling our sachets with dried lavender, or whatever other herb the student wishes to bring. A simple technique that gives exquisite results! We will finish 3 sachets in class.
Students Should Bring to Class: Students may bring various dried herbs, if they prefer, to fill the sachets. Dried lavender will be provided.
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Kit of all materials used in class
Day: Sunday
Time: 1:30 – 4:30
Cost: $93 (includes $27 materials fee)
Mohair Lock Spinning Joy
$126.00
Instructor: Kathy Martin
Required Skills: Advanced Beginner Spinners: should be able to spin without headache or breakage.
Class Description: Have you always wondered about spinning soft, curly mohair locks? My goal will be to open this spinning joy to you and show you how to let the locks guide your spinning rather than forcing them to submit to your will. The class will be fun and as free of stress as possible.
Student Should Bring to Class:
- Spinning wheel with large orifice
- Lazy Kate & extra bobbins
- Open mind optional, humor a must
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee):
- 8 oz kid mohair
- Corespinning yarn
- Plying thread
- Handouts
Day: Sunday
Time: 1:00 to 5:00
Cost: $126 (includes $40 materials fee)
Portuguese Knitting Technique
$58.00
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Instructor: Lisa Ellis
Required Skills: Advanced beginner. Must be able to recognize knits and purls and be able to knit in the round comfortably.
Class Description: Portuguese knitting is a smooth, easy and fast technique involving only a flick of the thumb. With minimal hand movement, this style of knitting is ergonomically gentle on your hands and wrists. Portuguese knitting is also an ideal method when knitting in Fair Isle. We start with a new way to hold our yarn, a simple Portuguese cast on and then practice both knitting and purling our project inside out! We'll also practice working in color (optional) which will have you addicted in no time as it minimizes the chance of puckering.
Student Should Bring to Class:
- Approx 140 yds in Aran weight yarn
- Approx 40 yds of a contrasting color in Aran weight yarn (optional)
- US size 8 & 9, 16" circular needles and DPN's for crown shaping
- Basic knitting supplies (stitch markers, scissors...)
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Portuguese knitting pin
Day: Sunday
Time: 1:00 to 4:00
Cost: $58 (includes $8 materials fee)
Punch Needle Rug Hooking
$173.00
Instructor: Una Walker
Required Skills: Open to All
Class Description: Learn the basics of Punch Needle Rug hooking while completing two projects. First you will make a mug rug on Monk's cloth to learn the basic stitch lengths, don't worry there are only two! You will then go on to complete a project on a pre-stretched linen frame that will be ready to hang when you are done.
Student Should Bring to Class: A small pair of scissors and the willingness to learn something new!
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee):
- Use of a punch needle and hoops
- Background fabric
- Yarns
Day: Sunday
Time: 1:00 to 5:00
Cost: $173 (includes $30 materials fee)
Sheep & Angora Goat Nutrition
$29.00
Instructor: Al Schwider
Student’s Required Skills: Open to all
Class Description: This class will cover several aspects of sheep and angora goat nutritional needs including: Water, Feeds, Minerals, The ruminant stomach and how it functions, Pasture evaluation and growth, Stocking rates, Feeder design and Sheep and Angora Goat condition scoring.
Day: Sunday
Time: 2:00 - 4:00
Cost: $29
Spinning on the Silk Road
$141.00
Instructor: Karen Chabinsky
Required Skills: Basic familiarity with your wheel and how to run it.
Class Description: Imagine you are walking the silk road in the time of Ghengis Khan in the 12th century. You see the caravans of camels with their loads of brilliant silk and become aware of the pungent smell of the abundant spices packed on the camels as you follow the Great Wall of China. Today we have available so many types of silk to spin. This class will give you the opportunity to learn about the different types of silk but also spin silk and the various silk bi-products that make use of every stage of the silk process producing clouds, noil, caps and more, expanding your knowledge and experience with silk. Spinning techniques such as over-the-fold, incorporating silk carrier rods in your yarn, and blending noil will also be included.
Student Should Bring to Class:
- Spinning wheel in good working order
- Good quality hand cream
- Several bobbins
- Hand cards
- Threading hook
- Niddy Noddy if you have it to wind samples on.
- Can spin a continuous thread
- Spare parts if needed, ex: drive band, threading hook, etc.
Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Sample fibers of all the various forms of silk we will be working with including handouts.
Day: Sunday
Time: 1:00 to 5:00
Cost: $141 (includes $20 materials fee)