2023 Classes

 Duration: 3 hours

 Description:

Accessible, hands-on, not messy at all, and a project you can put down and pick up with ease! Learn all about the qualities of wool fibers and how they lock together to create a matted material called felt. There are several methods for achieving felt out of wool roving, and needle felting is the way that does not require heat, water, or special tools (besides a felting needle, which will be provided). Make flat felted objects or three-dimensional projects, or add decoration to other woolen or felt garments or accessories. Fun for all ages, though the needles are sharp! Please bring older children only to this class. All materials will be provided for this class.

Experience Level: Beginner

Class limited to 8 students

All Materials Are included

Class Fee: $75 

Class Time: Friday August, 11, 2023 

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 Duration:  3 hours

Description:

Beginner weaving on your rigid heddle loom.

What students will learn:

Students will learn the direct warping method to dress their rigid heddle loom and begin weaving two placemats or

one runner.

Experience level:  Beginner

Skills/knowledge needed: none

Maximum Number of Students: 10

Materials student should bring: 

One cone Lily Sugar and Cream

cotton yarn

Rigid heddle loom at least 13” wide, including the warping equipment that usually comes with or is built into the loom

10 dent rigid heddle(reed)

Stick shuttle

Pick up stick

Measuring tape

Sley hook

Three brown paper grocery bags

Ruler

Scissors - paper and yarn

Large eye tapestry needle

Class Fee: $80

Class Time: Saturday, August 12, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 Duration: 2 hours

Description: 

For those who have mastered shuttle tatting rings, it is time to add on chains! Materials are provided as well as a tatting shuttle for students to take home is included in class fee.

What students will learn:  Students will learn to add a second thread from the ball and use two threads to make chains and rings, forming a continuous length of lace edging or more complicated medallions than rings alone. We will also explore reading patterns, front and backside tatting, adding thread, and hiding ends for a tidy finish.

Experience level: Intermediate

Skills/knowledge needed:  Students should feel comfortable with basic tatting stitch. Due to possible class size there will be no one-on-one attention for beginners.

Class is limited to 10 students

Class Fee: $65

Class Time: Saturday, August 12, 2023 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

 Duration: 3 hours

Description:

Blending of wool and other fibers to achieve different color effects is possible using almost any type of tool that can be used in fiber preparation. This includes everything from simple pet combs and dog brushes to more specific tools like hand cards, blending boards, and combs. Come and explore the wonder of color effects from streaks and swirls to true optical blending.  Samples of color blends and resulting yarns will be available for viewing and discussion.  Handouts will be provided.

Students will learn: Optical blending with different types of dyed fiber, including wool, mohair and angora to achieve a variety of color effects.  We’ll explore the concepts of tint, tone, shade and value using dyed fibers. Basics of hand cards and combs will be provided.

Materials provided: Fibers, combs and cards, however if students wish to bring their own, they may.

Experience level: beginner

Skills/knowledge needed: Desire to learn and experiment

Class limited to 8 students

Minimum age: 14

Class Fee: $90, includes instructor provided materials 

Class Time: Friday August, 11, 2023

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 Duration: 3 hours

Description:

Tempted by spinning but not sure a regular wheel’s for you? Intrigued by the idea of making just the yarn you want but not sure where you’d put a wheel if you had one? Feet/knees not doing what you want as painlessly as they used to, making the whole treadling part of wheel spinning look less than fun? Tak an e-spinner for, well, a spin. Try several out in this experimental, process-oriented class for folks just starting their spinning journey. E-spinners are small, tabletop-friendly, juiced up and ready to go - you might discover one that’s just right for you!

Experience level: No previous experience required. In fact, class is specifically designed for new spinners who want to explore e-spinning.

Class limited to 7 students

Minimum age: 13, with no adult accompaniment required. Students must be able to maintain a firm hold on wool roving and be able to focus for the duration of class.

Materials Included:

Use of instructor’s herd of e-spinners, including models by Daedalus, Dreaming Robots/EEW, Hansen and more

Access to 100% wool roving from various breeds (Bluefaced Leicester, Cheviot, Corriedale, Falkland, Merino) for use.

Class Fee: $100, included listed materials

Class Time: Saturday, August 12, 2023,9:00 am - 12:00 pm

 Duration: 2 hours

Description:

You know you want one more fiber skill to add to your repertoire! This workshop will introduce a minimum of 3 crochet stitches and will help you learn to read both written and charted patterns. Ravelry woes begone - all manner of fabulous crochet projects will be at your fingertips! You’ll walk away with a head start on a fresh fall scarf and resources to help you finish it at home!

What students will learn: 

Foundation Chain Starting Technique

Counting Stitches

Crocheting in rows

Single, Half-Double, and Double Crochet stitches (other stitches may be taught depending on student progress)

Reading a simple pattern

Reading a simple chart.

Experience level: None

Skills/knowledge needed: Some hand-eye coordination and a willingness to learn and make mistakes.

Class is limited to 6 students

Minimum age: 15

Materials Included:

A Complete Beginner’s Scarf Kit

1 skein of acrylic yarn

Appropriately sized crochet hook

Stitch Markers

Yarn Needle

Written Pattern

Access to At-Home Video Tutorials

Materials student should bring:  

Note-taking device

Class Fee: $75, includes listed materials

Class Time: Saturday, August 12, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am

 Duration: 3 hours

Description: 

Learn to weave freestyle and free-spirited on a simple floor loom. Honor your own sense of beauty and truth as you play with color, texture and technique, and come away with a unique piece of woven art that reflects your heart. 

What Students Will Learn: 

Students will learn the basic skill of freestyle weaving on a highly approachable and easy-to-use two-harness SAORI floor loom.  A few simple weaving techniques will be taught, but the emphasis of the class will be on exploration of color and texture in the service of personal expression. Students will take home what they weave.

Experience Level: No previous experience with weaving required (though experienced weavers are as welcome as complete novices). Freestyle weaving is intended to be accessible to everyone, no matter their level of skill or knowledge.

Class is limited to 8 students

Minimum age: 8 and up. Students must be tall enough to reach the floor pedals on the loom and should be able to focus for the duration of the class. But don’t worry, the instructor will make them get up and walk around occasionally.

Materials Included: use of pre-warped SAORI looms and associated tools, plus access to and use of various different weaving materials: yarn in a variety of fibers, colors and textures, beads, wire, embroidery floss, Mylar, fabric scraps, fiber, etc.

Class Fee: $100, includes materials listed above

Class Time: Friday, August 11, 2023

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

 Duration: 2 hours

Description:

It’s never too early to get spooky. In this class, you’ll make your own fiber Jack-O-Lantern by learning and practicing crucial amigurumi skills like crocheting in the round, using increases and decreases to give structure and shape to your creations, differentiating stitches to add texture to your stuffed beauties, and adding finishing touches!

What students will learn: 

Magic Ring Starting Technique

Crocheting in the round

Popcorn, Increasing, Decreasing

Reading an intermediate pattern

Joining Parts

Experience level: Advanced Beginner

Skills/knowledge needed: 

Some hand-eye coordination and a willingness to learn and make mistakes

Some prior experience in crochet – basic understanding of single and

double crochet stitch

Maximum Number of Students: 6

Minimum age: 15

Materials Included:

A Jack-O-Lantern Kit

All fiber required to complete the project

Appropriately sized crochet hook

Safety Eyes

Polyfill

Stitch Markers

Yarn Needle

Written Pattern

Access to At-Home Video Tutorials

Materials student should bring:

Note-taking device

Class Fee: $75, includes listed materials

Class Time: Saturday, August 12, 2023 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

 Duration: 2 hours

Description:

Embroidery is a decorative technique that’s making a comeback. From historic designs pulled from museum collections to whimsical images by modern designers, there’s a variety of images that one can create with fabric, colorful threads, and a needle. This class will teach you several common stitches used for embroidery (including backstitch, satin, stem stitch, and French knots), along with the skills needed to start a project (how to thread a needle, knot your thread, and tension your hoop). Time to practice stitches and how to troubleshoot common problems will also be part of the class. 

What students will learn:

Students will learn how to do several common stitches used for embroidery (including backstitch, satin, stem stitch, and French knots). Students would be provided with a section of fabric with basic shapes to practice stitches with, along with a pattern to embroider. Discussion of thread characteristics, how to thread a needle, knot your thread, tensioning your hoop, where to find materials/kits, and troubleshooting will be discussed, and students will be given time to practice during the class.

Experience level: beginner

Skills/knowledge needed: Some hand/eye coordination and a willingness to learn and make mistakes

Class limited to 6 students

Minimum age: 15

Materials Included:

-hoop

-several needles

-4 colors of floss

-practice and pattern fabric sections

Materials student should bring: notebook or other note taking device (optional)

Class fee: $85, includes all listed materials

Class Time: Saturday, August 12, 2023 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Duration: 2 hours

Description: 

Are you interested in learning to spin, but don’t have the space or interest in a spinning wheel right now? Are you interested in making your spinning projects easier to transport? Whether you’re a beginning spinner or an experienced spinner looking to expand or refresh your skills, this is the class for you. In addition to discussing the types of drop spindles available and some fiber preparation techniques, the class will cover spinning singles yarn, winding yarn off your spindle, plying, and some common issues encountered while spinning on a drop spindle.

What students will learn: Students will be introduced to several types of drop spindles, including the benefits and drawbacks to each. Different fiber preparation methods will be briefly discussed. They will learn how the spindle adds twist to their fiber, and how to spin singles using the park and draft method. Spinning *without* using the park and draft method will also be explained, and students will be able to change styles based on their comfort level. How to wind yarn off a spindle using various tools (including hand wound balls, a ball winder/nostepinne, and toilet paper tube) will be covered. Plying, winding off onto a niddy noddy or other item, and setting the twist will be discussed as well. Common problems (joining new fiber, yarn breaking, spindle spinning the opposite direction, lumpy spots, and others) will be discussed. Students will be encouraged to ask questions and experiment in the session, and sent home with small amounts of other fiber preparations to experiment with.

Experience level: Beginner

Skills/knowledge needed: Some hand/eye coordination and a willingness to learn and make mistakes.

Class limited to 6 students

Minimum age: 15

Materials Included: Student model drop spindle

-4 oz of commercially prepared Corriedale or similar wool

-0.5-1 oz of flick carded wool 

-0.5-1 oz of hand carded rolags

-washed/unwashed locks of wool to show what the fiber looked like before processing

-samples of commercial yarn to observe/use to practice spinning

Materials student should bring: notebook or other note taking device (optional)

Class Fee: $90, includes all listed materials

Class time: Friday August 11, 2023

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Duration: 2 hours

Description:

Are you interested in learning to spin, but don’t have the space or interest in a spinning wheel right now? Are you interested in making your spinning projects easier to transport? Are you looking to spin very fine/fluffy yarn that you’re afraid won’t hold together with a drop spindle? Whether you’re a beginning spinner or an experienced spinner looking to expand or refresh your skills, this is the class for you. This class will focus on spinning with a supported spindle, and cover fiber prep, spinning singles yarn, winding yarn off your spindle, plying, & some common issues encountered while spinning on a supported spindle.

What students will learn: Students will be introduced to several types of supported spindles, including the benefits and drawbacks to each. Different fiber preparation methods will be briefly discussed. You will learn how the spindle adds twist to their fiber, and how to spin singles. How to wind yarn off a spindle using various tools (incl. hand wound balls, a ball winder/nostepinne, and toilet paper tube) will be covered. Plying, winding off onto a niddy noddy or other item, and setting the twist will be discussed as well. Common problems (joining new fiber, yarn breaking, lumpy spots, and others) will be discussed. Students will be encouraged to ask questions and experiment in the session, and sent home with small amounts of other fiber preparations to experiment.

Experience level: beginner

Skills/knowledge needed: Some hand/eye coordination and a willingness to learn and make mistakes.

Class limited to 6 students

Minimum age: 15

Materials Included:

-Student supported spindle

-4 oz of commercially prepared Corriedale or similar wool

-0.5-1 oz of flick carded wool

-0.5-1 oz of hand carded rolags

-washed/unwashed locks of wool to show what the fiber looked like before processing

-samples of commercial yarn to observe/use to practice spinning

Materials student should bring: notebook or other note taking device (optional)

Class Fee: $90, includes all listed materials

Class Time: Saturday August 12, 2023,

 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Duration: 2 hours

Description:

No warping board? Limited experience making a warp for your loom? Looking for another way to make a warp?  This is the workshop for you. Bring your own yarn or yarn will be available for purchase.

What students will learn:

Participants will design and measure a

4-5 yard warp using warping pegs

Class is limited to 10

Class Fee: 

Bring your own yarn - use warping pegs available - $45

 Bring your own yarn - purchase warping pegs- $60

Purchase yarn and warping pegs from instructor- $80

Class Time: Saturday, August 12, 2023, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm