BEGINNING SPINNING Get on the spinning hay-wagon and see why this revitalized ancient skill is so popular with today’s fiber enthusiasts. Local shepherdess and fiber artist Kriss Marion will take you through the steps to get rolling, starting on drop spindles and finishing on wheels, using wool from her farm. Each participant will leave with one skein of their own yarn, enough to make a scarf or hat. CLASS CODE: 8B-740 |
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3D NEEDLE FELTING Join master needle felter Joni Stein for a fun time creating a three dimensional object from fluffy wool roving. Joni will instruct you in the basics of needle felting and show you her techniques for felting a 3D figure, but the creative inspiration will be your own. You may select various objects to felt - your dog or cat, wild animals such as bears, raccoons or squirrels, fantasy creatures like dragons and elves – your choice! Bring pictures or statues for reference. Joni encourages her students to expand their horizons and try new things – there are no failures here! Some tools and supplies included in class fee. You will receive a supply list of things to purchase on your own (supply cost about $20). CLASS CODE: 8B-750 class cancelled |
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BRAIDED WOOL RUG/CHAIR PAD Come sink your hands into some fluffy wool from local sheep. Linda Derrickson of Hillspring Eco- Farm will teach you how to create durable, beautiful braided wool rugs inspired by methods in the book The Shepherd’s Rug . In this technique you will start with raw wool roving rather than strips of wool fabric. You will braid it and felt it, then sew your own mini-rug, chair pad or hot pad using a simple spiral technique. No experience needed, just willing hands. “I am blessed with my Norwegian grandmother’s rug-making genes” says Linda. “I can remember our farmhouse floors being warmed by her colorful braided rugs and I am tickled to pass on this tradition.” Class fee covers tools (yours to keep). Roving will be available for purchase at class, or you may bring your own (12-16 ounces). CLASS CODE: 8B-840 |
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INKLE LOOM WEAVING - I Jane and Stosh Potocki have come up with an easy-to-assemble wooden inkle loom kit. Jane will show you how to put it together and then how to set it up with a continuous warp. You’ll then be able to weave pretty, patterned belts, hatbands, ties, or camera straps, and long strips of narrow material that can be sewn together into vests, bags, pillow covers, and wall hangings. It’s a quick and easy way to weave useful gifts. Fee includes loom kit. CLASS CODE: 8B-885 |
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INKLE LOOM WEAVING - II
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GARDEN SILK SCARVES Join Wisconsin Public TV’s “Wisconsin Gardener” Shelley Ryan for a fun session dyeing silk scarves with unorthodox materials like leftover wine, weeds, leaves, nails, all kinds of offbeat things. The results are unpredictable and quite beautiful. You’ll take home three lovely scarves, one started by Shelley but finished by you and two with your choice of ingredients undergoing The Shelley Dye Process in Ziplocs, not to be opened for a couple of weeks (more fun ahead!). CLASS CODE: 8B-915 |
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RUG HOOKING WORKSHOP This three day open workshop will concentrate on color theory and color planning. Students from beginners to advanced are welcome and all will receive individualized instruction on their projects. In addition to class time, open studio time will be available on Friday and Saturday evenings. Students should bring their own pattern, frame, hooks and wools. Hand dyed and as-is wools will be available for purchase. Lunches for all three days are included. CLASS CODE: 8B-940 |
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