2018 Classes
Friday Morning Classes
September 21
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Intro to Beaded Knitted LaceJane Millette
3 hrs Fri. 9am - 12pm Adv Beginner+ $35 De-mystify lace knitting and learn to apply beads as you create items. We will cover various increases, decreases, and patterns. Add beads using either of two common techniques. Learn to use charts. Instructor will have kits available ($10) or you can bring your own. Students should bring size 4 or 5 needles or appropriate for your yarn. |
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Intro To Tapestry WeavingRobin Goatey 3 hrs 9am - 12 pm Beginner $55 Learn weft-faced weaving on the One-Time Oriental Tapestry Mini-Frame. True tapestry has a weft facing while the warp disappears into the structure and packing of weave. The class includes a mini-loom, warp thread, beater fork and tapestry needle. Students should bring a variety of yarn weights and colors to the class. Dyed long-wool locks also work great in the little tapestries. We will warp the mini-loom in class and practice the techniques of weft-facing, adding joins and changing colors. |
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DeAnna Amos
3 hrs 9 am - 12pm Beginning (Adult) $55 This is a “make it and take it” class that will be a money saving investment that you will never regret! We will begin with the basics: how and why to French Mill soap, basic lotion bars, simple shampoos and hair rinse, scrubs, and more. You will learn to customize recipes to make them your own, and to suit the needs of you and your family. You will learn to understand the chemistry of solids, brittle solids, and liquids. Recipes to make your own cleaning products for your everyday household cleaning products will be included. This will be a jam-packed 3 hours! PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOAPMAKING CLASS. All soaps in this calls will be French milled from previously made goat milk soaps. Students should bring: a paring knife, glass measuring cup (any size), a small box (shoebox size), and several sandwich size ziploc bags. A cheese grater is helpful if you have one. All other materials will be provided. |
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Nalbinding: The Grandmother of KnittingTammy Taylor
2 hrs 9 am - 11 am All Levels $35 Nalbinding is an ancient craft of fabric making done with yarn and a blunt needle; it is how people created fabric before knitting was invented. This craft dates back to Coptic Egypt, around the 4th century and may date back as far as 4000 BC in Israel. It is done all over the world, and many people still use it. Nalbinding has been found in Viking digs as well. In this class students will learn two basic stitches, how to start and finish a project. Instructor will demonstrate increasing, decreasing, and how to pivot (turn a corner). Instructor will also discuss how to read charts and give a very brief Nalbinding History. All supplies and handouts will be provided. Students will take home a mug rug. Students should bring: a blunt upholstery needle with a big eye, scissors, and about 50 yds of thick, natural yarn. A thick yarn like Lopi of Lambs Pride works best, bulky Alpaca or a wool blend yarn works well also. Cotton & acrylic do not work well but you can bring them if you are allergic to other yarns. |
Weaving Foot StoolMary McCreery
6 hrs (both morning and afternoon sessions Friday) 9 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 4pm Beginner $45 You will weave the top of a foot stool. You can weave a basic basket weave or twill. Even though this may look difficult, it is basic weaving. You will leave with the stool. The stool frame and reed is supplied. Students should bring: a container to hold water, scissors, heavy clamps, butter knife, any other weaving tools that you may have, I have some that can be borrowed. After you learn the technique of weaving the stool, you can use the same to repair ladder back chairs. |
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