Edit: We have the finalized list of classes on its own page!
Here’s the preliminary list of classes for the 2014 Fall Fiber Frolic!
We’ll be adding a few more in the next few days. As usual, there will be a spinning/fiber arts circle, open dyepots, and the Bjeaux Tapestry for embroidery!
Register today for first choice of classes!
Saturday 10 AM – 1PM
Socks, Two at a time on one circular needle by Amy Bingham
We will knit a baby sock (so you can learn all the sock techniques in one sitting). Learn how to cast on for two socks at one time on one circular needle. Cuff down. Or toe up. We’ll do heel flaps, heel turn and gussets, picking up stitches and how to close the toe with the kitchener stitch.
MATERIALS THE STUDENTS SHOULD BRING: Circular needle (size 1-3-check your yarn for suggested needle size) at least 32 inches long (make sure your cable is flexible-the old metal and plastic needles are not flexible), sock yarn, darning needle.
3 Hours Class Fee $0.00 Min / Max students: 3 / 10
Push That Creative Envelope! by Bjo Trimble
Cut, stamp, trim, paste, enhance – simple actions leading to freedom in designing for many applications. Use fabric, paper, threads, and fusible interlining to think outside the box. No sewing required! No experience required!
MATERIALS THE STUDENTS SHOULD BRING: cameras, questions, and NOT required, but feel free to bring UFOs (UNfinished Objects), including any single items you should have made more of, and any craft items you might wish to share.
2 Hours Class Fee $5.00 Min / Max students: no limit
Introduction to Card Weaving by Kimberly McDermott
This is an introduction to Card weaving. We will go over warping the loom and how to set up the cards to get the patterns you want and do some practice patterns on the bands. Students should bring their own looms and weaving supplies. If they do not own a loom, they can bring a set a of C-clamps and we will go over how to weave between two fixed points.
MATERIALS THE STUDENTS SHOULD BRING: Looms, or C-Clamps to weave between and cards.
2 Hours Class Fee $5.00 Min / Max students: 5 / 10
Beginning Knitting by Erin Reeves
Learn how to cast on and begin to knit your first project. Each student will learn different methods of casting on before starting to knit a scarf.
MATERIALS THE STUDENTS SHOULD BRING: Bring a skein of worsted or bulky weight yarn and knitting needles (straight or circular) for that size yarn. (You may want to purchase two skeins of the same dye lot to make sure you have enough for the size scarf you wish to make.)
2 Hours Class Fee $0.00 Min / Max students: 2 / 6
Saturday 1PM – 5PM
Modge Podge Christmas Ornaments by Amy Bingham
We’ll make some unique Ornaments using modge podge
MATERIALS THE STUDENTS SHOULD BRING: gloves (if you don’t want to peel glue off your hands), paper or fabric you’d like to use, old knitting magazines or patterns, old ornaments you’d like to cover. Anything you’d like to add to your ornaments. Apron or old shirt to wear
1 Hours Class Fee $5.00 Min / Max students: 2 / 10
Narrow ware: From inkle to 4 harness loom by Therese Calhoun
How to move your inkle designed bands from the inkle loom to a 4 harness loom and why would you want to.
MATERIALS THE STUDENTS SHOULD BRING: Note taking stuff
3 Hours Class Fee $0.00 Min / Max students: 10
Drop Spindle: New, Returning and Relearning by Cat Ellen
Have you ever wanted to give spinning a try? Would your persona have known how to spin on a drop spindle? Have you tried it before and given up but are ready to try again? Have you spun a bit but are still confused or just want someone to help you improve? It’s time to spin! New, Returning, or Relearning students will be given hands-on spinning instruction with one of the oldest textile tools in existence: The Drop Spindle. And as a wise child once told me, “It’s called a DROP spindle. If you’re dropping it, you must be doing it right!” Don’t miss a chance to pick up this skill again, even if you dropped it before or never tried it at all. Everyone welcome.
MATERIALS THE STUDENTS SHOULD BRING: Drop Spindles and Wool. I will have some you can use
1 Hours Class Fee $0.00 Min / Max students: 5 – 10
Teatotteler Pocket Pouch by Andrea Butler
We will be knitting a tea bag pouch to hold a tea bag or other necessities in a bag or purse. Knowledge of knit and purl stitches. We will be casting on, increasing stitches, knitting stockinette stitch, garter stitch, buttonhole and short rows. Beginner, intermediate class.
MATERIALS THE STUDENTS SHOULD BRING: Drop Spindles and Wool. I will have some you can use
2 Hours Class Fee $3.00 Min / Max students: 1 – 10