SPINNING FOR BEGINNERS

Learn the basics of spinning and fiber preparation from a master spinner. An opportunity to learn from the best!

Paste Paper Boxes

We will start by making a sample box. It will be constructed of book boards covered with paste paper, (student may furnish or obtain from instructor). More complicated boxes will be made in afternoon.

Mobius Mystery Revealed

Take a walk on the wild side. Create a mysterious and beautiful circular scarf that appears to have no beginning or end. The adventure starts with the cast on and ends with a wonderful circular scarf that drapes in a mysterious fold. With the skill you learn you will be able to go forward to explore three dimensional shapes such as bowls, bags, and hats. You must bring a willingness to think out of the box and follow directions even if they don't appear to make sense.

Sock making 101

You will learn all the dynamics of making a pair of socks buy practicing on a mini sock. This will allow you to cast on, turn a heel, make a gusset, and bind off. You will leave with an adorable mini sock and a tool box of sock knowledge. Sensational Socks book is used for this class.

Sea Lettuce Scarf

Learn to make this fun unique ruffled scarf designed by Lucy Neatby. You will wow you friends, and have a great idea for all those people you don't quite know what to give for a great Christmas present. As a bonus, you will learn some new knitting tricks to add to your knitting toolbox.

Felted vessels

Create a felted wool vessel without knitting or sewing! Using hot water and soap, you will transform loose wool into a unique piece. No prior experience necessary. Learn basic wet-felting techniques, embellishment with yarns and beads, and shaping using steam. See how the colors blend to create a truly unique vessel. Instructor will supply all wool needed. Please bring a check for $15.00 made out to the instructor, Jennifer Leak, to cover wool costs. In addition, please bring the following items: plastic children’s play ball (basketball-sized), cereal bowl (to keep ball from rolling away), 3 pairs extra-large pantyhose, several old towels, small, sharp scissors, wash tub or dishpan, plastic painters drop cloth.

Introduction to Needle Felting

This class will teach embellishing techniques, or creating critters, pins or soft sculpture by the use of needle felting needles.

Art Quilt 101

This workshop is as much about thinking and seeing as it is about sewing and fabric. It will enable you to stock your creative tool box with a variety of techniques to use in developing your own unique artistic style. It will be a time to experiment, make mistakes and challenge yourself. Examples on display in our shop. Supply list available at signup. This workshop meets monthly on the third Sunday of the month beginning Sept. 21. The workshop does not meet the month of December.

Knitted Felted Clogs (women's and men's sizes)

Knitted felted clog slippers are made with double strands of yarn or bulky yarn, and when felted become a firm and warm slipper, a treat for any feet. Different stitches and techniques will be learned in this class, then you get to felt the clog in your washing machine. You will be amazed at your creation and you will have warm happy feet.

Felted Critters

Learn two felting techniques. Wet felt and needle felt to create a creature of your choice, be it your pet dog, a fairy, or whatever your imagination wants to make. Basic materials included (other materials available to purchase in shop).

Introduction to Needle Felting

This class will teach embellishing techniques, or creating critters, pins or soft sculpture by the use of needle felting needles.

Socks Demystified

In these four Thursday evenings Suzanne will take you through the steps to create beautiful socks to dress up your feet, or give for Christmas gifts. Maybe even a stocking to hang by the chimney with care. Class will entail homework.

Mobius Mystery Revealed

Take a walk on the wild side. Create a mysterious and beautiful circular scarf that appears to have no beginning or end. The adventure starts with the cast on and ends with a wonderful circular scarf that drapes in a mysterious fold. With the skill you learn you will be able to go forward to explore three dimensional shapes such as bowls, bags, and hats. You must bring a willingness to think out of the box and follow directions even if they don’t appear to make sense.

Paste Paper

Come play with paste and paint for a day of creative fun. Learn from Pang the special effects that can be achieved by the use of simple tools and your imagination. You can use your beautiful experiments in Pang’s future book binding or box classes if you wish.

Felted purse

Create a felted wool purse without knitting or sewing! Using hot water and soap, you will transform loose wool into a strong, unique purse. No prior experience necessary. Learn basic wet-felting techniques, including cord making and plastic resists for pockets. See how the colors blend to create a truly unique piece. Instructor will supply all wool needed. In addition, please bring the following items: several old towels, small, sharp scissors, wash tub or dishpan, plastic painters drop cloth. Optional: Buttons, accent fibers or yarns – wool, mohair, silk, or wool blends – to embellish your piece if you choose.

Rug Hooking 101

This is an overview of rug hooking, punch needle, traditional, and locker hooking. If time permits we’ll look at rug braiding also. This class will introduce you to the tools, techniques, and materials. You can even try hooking a few loops.

Crochet snow flakes

Lynne will walk you through the steps to create your own special blizzard to decorate for the holiday season.

Book making

Create a hand-sewn hard cover journal or photo album (decorative stitches, cloth covered spine.....).We will make a simple book in the morning to learn the techniques. After acquiring these techniques we will move on to a more complicated finished hard cover book. This may be a journal, sketch book or photo album with hand stitched spine binding Bring your own lovely paper to cover, or Pang will supply her marvelous paste paper that we can choose from. For simplicity sake, all books will be the same size. There is a supply list for you to bring, supplied at registration, or will be on the web site.

Mobius Mystery Revealed

Take a walk on the wild side. Create a mysterious and beautiful circular scarf that appears to have no beginning or end. The adventure starts with the cast on and ends with a wonderful circular scarf that drapes in a mysterious fold. With the skill you learn you will be able to go forward to explore three dimensional shapes such as bowls, bags, and hats. You must bring a willingness to think out of the box and follow directions even if they don't appear to make sense.

Holiday fabric collage postcard

Create a fiber art holiday greeting you can actually mail. Bring scissors, sewing machine, holiday fabric, and Lynne will bring some of her stash so you can create special holiday greetings.