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Friday, September 27 - Morning
Large Tote Basket with Leather Handles
Friday, September 27th
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Kathy McMinn
Instructor:
Cost:
$80
Class Size:
10
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
All materials provided
Materials Needed:
Course Description
Weave this lovely large basket on Friday and shop with it all weekend. It will hold a lot! The basket has a filled bottom so your goodies won't fall out. There will be a choice of colors, and several sizes of leather handles to coordinate.
Friday, September 27 - Afternoon
Wet Felted Pumpkin Container with Lid
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday, September 27th
Location:
Lower Conference Room
Linda Wonser
Instructor:
Cost:
$75
Class Size:
10
Difficulty Level:
All Skill Levels
Materials Needed:
Please bring 2 large towels and 1 hand towel with all other materials to be furnished.
Course Description
Learn correct layout of wool over a template to make a pumpkin shaped container with a cute little lid with a stem. These are sturdy vessels.
Build Your own Blending Board to Create and Spin Art Yarns
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday, September 27th
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Julie Drogsvold
Instructor:
Cost:
$180
Class Size:
14
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
Materials Needed:
Spinning wheel or e-spinner; lazy kate and 3 bobbins; and niddy noddy or ball winder.
Course Description
Would you like to make bright, fun and textured art batts and then spin those batts into amazing yarn? This class will provide all the tools and materials needed to build a blending board of your very own during class and instruction on how to use that board to make art batts from a variety of fibers and materials. Students will then creatively spin batts in a thick manner to create one-of-a-kind singles and plied yarn.
Saturday, September 28 - Morning
Plaid Storage Basket
Saturday, September 28th
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Kathy McMinn
Instructor:
Cost:
$70
Class Size:
10
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
Materials Needed:
All materials will be provided.
Course Description
This is a great basket to store many things. It is a simple weave, but your choice of color overlays make it pop. This will be a full day class, but there will be time for shopping and lunch.
Naal Binding
Saturday, September 28th
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Kal and Karen VanderWeele
Instructor:
Cost:
$85
Class Size:
5 - 10
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
Materials Needed:
All materials will be provided. You will take home a naal binding needle, yarn, small bag.
Course Description
Naalbinding is an ancient technique for constructing hats, socks, and mittens, Minimal tools, a needle and short pieces of yarn. It is a weaving technique that uses your thumb for tension. Construction can be compared to crochet to increase or decrease. A small bag to carry your supplies will be made.
Basic Broom Making
Saturday, September 28th
8:00 am - 10:30am
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Nancy Binkowski
Instructor:
Cost:
$70
Class Size:
2 - 6
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
Materials Needed:
All materials will be provided.
Course Description
Students will be making 3 types of brooms: a round scrubber, a small whisk broom and a short handle (hearth) broom.
Angora: Journey Down the Rabbit Hole
Saturday, September 28th
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Julie Drogsvold
Instructor:
Cost:
$100
Class Size:
14
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
Materials Needed:
Spinning wheel or e-spinner or spindle; hand carders (higher tpi preferred); lazy kate and 3 bobbins; niddy noddy or ball winder.
Course Description
In this workshop students will be invited to go down the proverbial rabbit hole and learn about angora fiber and the rabbits that grow it. Students will be able to meet living representatives and learn about their care. They will also be able to evaluate examples of angora fiber and determine the best use for each grade of wool. Students will be able to observe or participate in a guided spinning exercise; spinning from the cloud and a selection of carded and combed wool.
Wet Felted Luminaries or Jar Covers
Saturday, September 28th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Lower Conference Room
Linda Wonser
Instructor:
Cost:
$65
Class Size:
10 - 12
Difficulty Level:
All Skill Levels
Materials Needed:
Small, sharp scissors - 2 hand towels -one quart size canning jar or straight sided vase of similar size (vases will be available for purchase)
Course Description
Students will learn how to measure their container and make a resist/template. You will learn correct layout of the wool and add texture fibers/embellishments. The project will be wet felted to fit your container.
Customize Your Dryer Balls
Saturday, September 28th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
TBD
Tina Etter
Instructor:
Cost:
$25
Class Size:
20
Difficulty Level:
All Skill Levels
Materials Needed:
All materials will be provided.
Course Description
Decorate a set of 3 dryer balls (pre-made by your instructor) using a variety of materials including pre felts, yarns and roving. Dryer balls increase dryer efficiency and last forever. Why shouldn't they be lovely too!
Beginning Spinning on Your Wheel
Saturday, September 28th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Pegg Thomas
Instructor:
Cost:
$40
Class Size:
10
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
Materials Needed:
Spinning wheel. Spend time before the class treading your wheel without spinning. Sit in a comfortable chair with knees level with hips, and using both heel and toe, practice treading so that your wheel is going clockwise in a steady and slow rhythm without stopping or reversing. Practice getting it consistent and as slow as you can. A great exercise while watching tv.
Course Description
So you have a spinning wheel..now what? You may have a brand new out-of-the-box wheel or an antique you found at an auction (note: not all antiques are complete working wheels, make sure yours is if you are bringing it to class). This class will teach you how to start your first yarn, how to treadle, draft and manage tension for take-up onto the bobbin. Each student will recive 4 oz of roving for the class.
Dye Lab
Saturday, September 28th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Front Hallway Kitchen
Stephanie Carrico
Instructor:
Cost:
$55
Class Size:
3 - 10
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
Materials Needed:
Students should wear dark/old clothing (or protective apron) and may prefer to wear gloves.
Course Description
Take your fiber artistry to the next level, learn to dye wool or silk at home for a custom color or one of a kind skein. This class will cover the basic safety and set up to dye fiber at home. Students will have the opportunity in class to dye 4 mini skeins either by basic immersion dying or one of the painted skein techniques.
Saturday, September 28 - Afternoon
Trinket and Jewelry Dishes in Polymer Clay
Saturday, September 28th
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Susan J Thiel
Instructor:
Cost:
$35
Class Size:
8
Difficulty Level:
All Skill Levels
Materials Needed:
All materials will be provided
Course Description
Create your own personalized trinket dish, great to store jewelry, keys, and other small items. Teacher and artist Susan will teach you how to work with polymer clay to create one-of-a-kind small dishes. A variety of styles can be made. You will create one dish, additional can be made at a nominal fee if time allows. Please note: clay dishes will bake for one hour. You will have time to shop and enjoy the festival. and then return to sand and finish your dish(es), Great opportunity for family and friends to create together. Children under 10 can participate if accompanied by an adult.
Learn to Spin with a Drop Spindle
Saturday, September 28th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Michael Young
Instructor:
Cost:
$40
Class Size:
10
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
Materials Needed:
Drop Spindle
Course Description
Learn how to use a drop spindle to spin yarn. It is a simple and portable tool you can take anywhere with you to spin wool. You will learn the basics of attaching leader, ply, draft fiber and take the fiber off the spindle.
Modular Knitting
Saturday, September 28th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Stephanie Carrico
Instructor:
Cost:
$57
Class Size:
3 - 10
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
Materials Needed:
Circular needle for worsted weight yarn(5-7) of any length
Course Description
Ditch the top down/bottom mentality and learn to turn your knitting on its head(or its side). Modular knitting allows for endless color and texture possibilities in small easy to work modules. While knitting a hot pad from the supplied kit, you will explore the basics of edge treatment and joining as you go used in all forms of modular knitting, also learn to weave in ends as you knit. Mitered squares, strip knitting, and U-turn rectangles make up the hot pad knit in class, other module forms like shells and triangles will be discussed as well as the various ways to play with all the modules.
Wet Felted Wool Silk Scarf (cobweb style)
Saturday, September 28th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location:
Lower Conference Room
Linda Wonser
Instructor:
Cost:
$65
Class Size:
8 - 10
Difficulty Level:
All Skill Levels
Materials Needed:
2 Bath Towels
Course Description
This class you will teach you how to make a beautiful wet felted cobweb scarf using merino/silk blended fiber in a variety of colorways to choose from.
Finishing Skeins
Saturday, September 28th
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Pegg Thomas
Instructor:
Cost:
$30
Class Size:
10
Difficulty Level:
Beginner-Intermediate
Materials Needed:
Your first (or one of your first) full bobbin
Course Description
Your bobbin is full with your first (or one of your first)skeins of yarn...now what? Bring that bobbin to this class where you will learn how to use a niddy-noddy or a yarn weasel to create skeins. We will talk about finishing methods including, washing, thwacking, tensioning, and other techniques plus some hands-on-time with these skeins.
Sunday, September 29 - Morning
Spinner's Toolbox: Supported Long Draw
Sunday, September 29th
8:30am -11:30am
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Julie Drogsvold
Instructor:
Cost:
$55
Class Size:
14
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
Materials Needed:
Spinning wheel or e-spinner (ideally flyer-driven with Scotch tension); hand carders (preferably wool); lazy kate and 3 empty bobbins; niddy noddy or ball winder
Course Description
Long draw spinning is a classic technique useful for every spinner. True woolen yarn can be quickly spun and is ideal for wonderful warm weather clothing. Hone your skills with this light-hearted and fun class, starting with carding washed fleece and then long drawing your prepared rotags. Student should have a good working relationship with their wheel and be capable of spinning a consistent single.
Wet Felted Fall Luminaries or Jar Covers
Sunday, September 29th
8:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Lower Conference Room
Linda Wonser
Instructor:
Cost:
$65
Class Size:
10 - 12
Difficulty Level:
All Skill Levels
Materials Needed:
Small, sharp scissors - 2 hand towels - 1 quart size canning jar or straight sided vase of similar size (vases will be available for purchase)
Course Description
Students will learn how to measure their container and make a resist / template. You will learn correct layout of the wool and add embellishments. The projects will be wet felted to fit your container. All skill levels welcome.
Colorful Bowl Basket
Sunday, September 29th
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Kathy McMinn
Instructor:
Cost:
$70
Class Size:
10
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
Materials Needed:
All materials will be provided
Course Description
These bowls are started on a class mold with a wood base. You will pick a style and your color of choice. This is a great basket to weave if you have never made one before. Class is about 6 hours long, but there will be plenty of time for lunch and shopping.
Naal Binding
Sunday, September 29th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Kal and Karen VanderWeele
Instructor:
Cost:
$85
Class Size:
5 - 10
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
Materials Needed:
All materials will be provided. You will take home a naal binding needle, yarn, small bag.
Course Description
Naalbinding is an ancient technique for constructing hats, socks, and mittens, Minimal tools, a needle and short pieces of yarn. It is a weaving technique that uses your thumb for tension. Construction can be compared to crochet to increase or decrease. A small bag to carry your supplies will be made.
Utilizing Acid Dye Transfer for Fabric Collage
Sunday, September 29th
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Stephanie Carrico
Instructor:
Cost:
$48
Class Size:
3 - 10
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
Materials Needed:
Fabric scissors - Seam ripper - Thin cloth (like sheeting) on which to prepare your piece
Course Description
Utilizing dye transfer from silk and sari silks to design your own piece on either a wool fat quarter (supplied) or a silk scarf (supplied). This is an endlessly creative process with little risk from either acid dyes or mess making spills. Students are welcome to bring their own ties (labeled 100% silk) or use what's available in class.
3D Needle Felted Turkey
Sunday, September 29th
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Tina Etter
Instructor:
Cost:
$90
Class Size:
10
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
Materials Needed:
Medium sized, sharp scissors - 3 Hand towels
Course Description
Students will make a 3D needle felted turkey that stands about 9" tall. The turkey has weighted feet giving the opportunity to work with a bit of armature and other techniques. Also in addition to needle felting, a bit of wet felting will take place. All Skill levels are welcome!
Create A Scarf/Hair Pin with Polymer Clay
Sunday, September 29th
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Susan J Thiel
Instructor:
Cost:
$40
Class Size:
10
Difficulty Level:
All Skill Levels
Materials Needed:
All materials will be provided
Course Description
Learn the basic techniques of texturing and marbling of polymer clay and turn that into a scarf pin, hair pin, or barrette. Using polymer clay in the color of your choice. Susan will help you create a unique pin to secure your favorite shawl or use as a hair pin. After creating your pin, it will be baked for an hour in the oven. You can take a break and enjoy the festival while your creation bakes. Once cooled, you will sand and finish your piece. Each person should be able to create two pins within the allotted time. Children under 10 years of age can participate if accompanied by an adult.
Sunday, September 29 - Afternoon
Latvian Braids
Instructor:
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location:
Upper Conference Room
Stephanie Carrico
Instructor:
Cost:
$60
Class Size:
3 - 10
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
Materials Needed:
Size 6 double point needles
Course Description
These two colors march across your knitting adding a pop of color and texture with a simple 3 row technique.. They make a delightful addition to your stranded knitting or a simple way to add color without complicated color work.
In this class a kit will be provided to work 2 samples; one knitted flat, the other in the round which can be finished into a bracelet and a cup cozy or wrist warmer. Along the way we will explore how to march the braids to the left or the right,, how to hide the joins when knitting in the round, and how color and weight of yarn affects the fiished braid.
Spinner's Toolbox: Spinning from the Fold
Instructor:
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location:
Upper Classroom
Julie Drogsvold
Instructor:
Cost:
$60
Class Size:
14
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
Materials Needed:
Spinning wheel or e-spinner / lazy kate and 3 empty bobbins / niddy noddy or ball winder
Course Description
Spinning from the fold is an excellent way to give a longer or silkier fiber just a little bit of loft, without having to change your worsted prep fiber. In this class we'll take the process step-by-step and create lovely smooth, but a little less dense yarns. Students should have a good working relationship with their wheel and be capable of spinning a consistent single.