... are conveniently located at the fairgrounds in Apple Hall.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
SILK COCOONS AND SILK HANKIES
Teacher: Nancy Finn (Chasing Rainbows)
Date: Friday, September 12, 2008
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Materials Fee: $15.00
Description: Silk cocoons have been supplying us with the most beautiful and luxurious fiber for about 5000 years. During this workshop, we will be using a couple of difference procedures to extract the silk from the cocoon. Then, we will be playing with the product from the cocoon. Some of these product forms are called “hankies.” These can be spun AND they can also be knit right from the hankie without spinning them first. The other wonderful aspect of silk is that it is very thirsty for color. We will be dyeing some of the silk as well. BRING yourself!
BEGINNING SPINNING ON A WHEEL
Teacher: Brooke Sinnes (Tactile)
Date: Friday, September 12, 2008
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Materials Fee: $10.00
Description: Learn to manage a spinning wheel and make yarn!!! Learn about the parts of a wheel and the basics of how to make a yarn that actually looks and feels good.
BRING your own wheel with bobbins and attachments. OR, if you need to borrow a wheel, PLEASE RESERVE EARLY. Please do not bring an old, antique wheel that has not been used in very recent history.
SPINNING SAMPLER
Teacher: Kristine Vejar (A Verb for Keeping Warm)
Date: Friday, September 12, 2008
Time: 1:00 Pm – 4:00 pm
Materials Fee: $18
An introduction to spinning and knitting with exotic fibers. Our main focus in this class is to learn about beautiful, exquisite exotic fibers: camel, cashmere, alpaca, llama, and yak. We will practice spinning techniques that enhance exotic fibers softness and luster. We will also practice blending exotic fibers with wool and silk. Our focus will be on producing a lightweight, 2-ply yarn. Bring your knitting needles because in the last part of the class we will use your newly handspun yarn to learn an introductory lace pattern.
Please bring your wheel or spindle, bobbins, and your lazy kate. Also, please bring along sz 8 knitting needles. Handcards are highly recommended, however not necessary.
BEGINNING KNITTING (for lefties or righties)
Teacher: Jeane deCoster (Elemental Affects)
Date: Friday, September 12, 2008
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Materials Fee: $10.00
Description: Learn to knit the easy way! Come join this relaxed class and learn casting on, knitting, purling and binding off. Good for beginners, or knitters who want to “remember” how it's done. Go home with a simple, useful wash cloth, or the beginnings of a scarf.
SATURDAY MORNING
TAPESTRY WEAVING WORKSHOP
Teacher: Linda Hartshorn
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Materials Fee: $15.00
Description: Weave a small tapestry on a very portable wooden loom. We will use hemp for the warp and colorful natural dyed wools for the weft. Create geometric designs and learn basic techniques such as soumak, pick-and-pick, and discontinuous weft. Take the loom home with you!
BEGINNING CROCHET
Teacher: Margot Hoyt
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Materials Fee: $10.00
Description: You will learn the basic stitches by creating a small sampler square. The stitches covered will be: Basic Chain Stitch, Single Crochet Stitch, Double Crochet Stitch, Half-Double Crochet Stitch, Slip Stitch.
SOCK KNITTING
Teacher: Maia Drisco (Tactile)
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Materials Fee: $
Description: Coming soon.
NEEDLE FELTING
Teacher: Shari McKelvey (Morro Fleece Works)
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Materials Fee: $ 15.00
Description: What could be more fun? Mix color and design to create a needle felted pattern on a small purse. Fast, easy and colorful. A great way to use up fiber. No previous experience necessary!
BRING yourself! Felting needles and fiber will be provided.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
EASY BACKSTRAP WEAVING
Teacher: Linda Hartshorn
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Time: 1:00 Pm – 4:00 pm
Materials Fee: $10.00 ($25.00 if you want to keep the loom)
Description: Weave a simple and beautiful belt or strap on this version of a backstrap loom using a rigid heddle. Choose your own colors of mercerized cotton yarn. Thread the rigid heddle to create warp-faced weave patterning. The loom is tensioned by your body, as one end is tied to affixed object and the other goes around your waist.
Provided for students: rigid heddle, shuttle, backstrap, cotton yarns, handout.
Materials for students to bring: scissors, if they have them.
BEGINNING SPINNING ON A WHEEL
Teacher: Brooke Sinnes (Tactile)
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Materials Fee: $10.00
Description: Learn to manage a spinning wheel and make yarn!!! Learn about the parts of a wheel and the basics of how to make a yarn that actually looks and feels good.
BRING your own wheel with bobbins and attachments. OR, if you need to borrow a wheel, PLEASE RESERVE EARLY. Please do not bring an old, antique wheel that has not been used in very recent history.
HOW TO BUY A FLEECE AND WHAT TO DO WITH IT!
Teacher: Kristine Vejar (A Verb for Keeping Warm)
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2008
Time: 1:00 Pm – 4:00 pm
Materials Fee: $10
Description: We'll buy a fleece together, discussing what to look for when buying a fleece and how to wash the fleece. We will also look at the different ways in which to prepare the fleece for spinning such as carding rolags and spinning directly from the lock. After attending this class, you will be able to confidently buy your next fleece for your next handspun sweater! And, the students will share the fleece to take home.
Please bring your wheel or spindle. Also, please bring along your knitting needles. Handcards are not necessary, however, if you own them, bring them along.
LOCKER HOOKING
Teacher: Jeane deCoster (Elemental Affects)
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Time: 1:00 Pm – 4:00 pm
Materials Fee: $12.00
Description: Rugs! Chair Seats! Wall Hangings! No previous fiber or yarn skills required! Kids from 8 to 80 have enjoyed this quick and easy craft. Learn the basics of Australian Locker hooking. A gentleman from Australia was visiting in England when he saw a demonstration of Locker Hooking with yarn. He took the tools home to “mum” I Australia and she said... “why can't we do this with unspun roving” (so they say) and wonderful, yummy, luscious “happy feet” rugs were born. Come, learn this simple technique and take home a sampler to inspire future projects.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
BEGINNING SPINNING ON A SPINDLE
Teacher: Nancy Finn (Chasing Rainbows)
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2008
Time: 1:00 Pm – 4:00 pm
Materials Fee: $10
Description: This class will take you step by step through the spinning process first with a Navajo spindle (support spindle) and then a drop spindle (suspended spindle). We will cover different fiber preparations, drafting of the fiber, the importance of the drafting zone, and ultimately, twisting the fiber into yarn and storing the yarn for future use.
WET FELTING
Teacher: Carin Engen
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2008
Time: 1:00 Pm – 4:00 pm
Materials Fee: $10
Description: An introduction to the ancient process of wet felting. The basic seamless technique taught in the class can be used to make everything from purses to vests. We will hand form a vessel while exploring methods of surface design.
Bring an old towel and a small plastic container to use as felting form. All materials are included in the materials fee.
Plying
Teacher: Brooke Sinnes (Tactile)
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2008
Time: 1:00 Pm – 4:00 pm
Materials Fee: $ 0
Description: Did you learn to spin this weekend and need to put the yarn together? Have you been spinning for a while and can't quite get the whole thing to come together? Bring your wheel (or drop spindle) and some previously spun singles and let's “twist and shout!”
KNIT A HAT
Teacher: Jeane deCoster (Elemental Affects)
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2008
Time: 1:00 Pm – 4:00 pm
Materials Fee: $ 10.00
Description: Knit a hat from the top down. Learn about circular knitting, simple shaping techniques. Do the hard stuff in class........then make it as big as you like at home! Go home with your hat and enough yarn to keep your head toasty and stylish for winter!
CROCHET A HAT
Teacher: Margot Hoyt
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2008
Time: 1:00 Pm – 4:00 pm
Materials Fee: $ 6
Description: Crochet a cute little beanie in class. Besides the basic stitches, you'll learn some basic shaping techniques!
CLASS 1
FRIDAY 1-4 PM
SATURDAY 9-12 AM
SATURDAY 1-4 PM
CLASS 2
CLASS 3
CLASS 4
SUNDAY 1-4 PM
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