Saturday April 2nd
1pm-4pm
Fee: $40.00

Beginning Weaving
Students are introduced to weaving on a four-harness loom. How to plan a project, cut the warp, thread the loom and beam the warp (both front-to-back and sectional methods) are covered. Participants learn terminology, how to keep a weaving notebook, sources of yarn, weaving techniques, types of looms and how to choose the right tools for a project. Students will create a simple sampler of weave patterns: plain weave, twill, herringbone and others.
Cost: $125
Time: 14 hours over 2 days

Bog Jacket
The simple bog jacket design has been used for thousands of years. The single seam makes this piece a quick and easy top you can decorate any way you like. Students must bring a sewing machine (and know how to use it), scissors, tape measurer, pins and 11/2 -2 yards of fabric. As this is a long class, please bring a lunch.
Cost: $55
Time: 7 Hours

Colonial Overshot
Students create a sampler of Overshot patterns using a four-harness loom. Students must have a loom that can be transported to the school. Looms must have 8, 10 or 12 dent reed. A working knowledge of looms and weaving terminology is also required.
Cost: $100
Time: 15 Hours over 2 Days

Dye Class
Cotton, linen, tencel, rayon and chenille can be easily dyed using this method and fiber reactive dyes. Bring plant fiber yarns, a bib apron (or old shirt) and a bucket or medium-sized plastic container. A limited amount of yarn will be available for purchase, please let us know if you intend to purchase yarn at the workshop.
Cost: $48
Time: 4 Hours

Handmade Journal & Box
Explore the process of handmade books. We will make a journal and learn hand-sewn bookbinding techniques. Your journal will be covered with beautiful decorative papers and then we will build a box to keep it in. Please bring cutting mat, x-acto knife, and metal ruler. Supplies provided.
Cost: $40
Time: 2.5 Hours

Needle Felting
In this workshop you will create sculptural critters using a barbed needle and wool. We will build an armature, wrap it in merino, corridale, and alpaca wool, then needle felt it to form a sheep. Instructions are provided to felt birds and other animals. Supplies provided.
Cost: $40
Time: 2.5 Hours

Paper Making with Plant Fibers
We'll take day lilies, hosta leaves, and onion skins to "pull" unique handmade papers. Learn to make vegetable papyrus and just what a mold and deckle can do. Materials provided. Please pack a lunch.
Cost: $75
Time: 6 Hours

Primitive Rug Hooking
This is a craft born out of necessity for warmth in the early homes. The craft is done by using 100% wool strips hooked on to a backing. Using an open hook, not a latch hook. Please bring: scissors, felt tip pen, 12" or 14" round hoop. Please pack a lunch.
Cost: $100
Time: 7 Hours

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