Wipe your mind clean of any prejudices, and don't make any cracks about this mini-workshop being the butt of all jokes. Toilet paper is too fragile to use in a finished project, but it's perfect for demonstrating weaving techniques. Join Berna for a fun seminar full of rolls of information, all demonstrated using toilet paper.
When you learn to weave, everyone assumes that you already know how to tie knots, and how to use them. That's often not the case, and most knot books assume you're a sailor, not a weaver. In this hands-on mini workshop you will learn how to tie and untie the most useful knots, and when and where to use them when weaving.
Have you tried machine dry felting??? Now is your chance! Great technique for wall hangings, art to wear and accessorizing your handwovens. You will create an "International Art Bag" using silks, sheers, tapestry and novelty fabrics. Then, decorate and embellish with dry felting using hand punch and the new Embellishing machines. Please feel free to bring handwoven scraps to add in. Felting machines provided. Instructions for finishing the bag include: Guatemalan Figure Eight, Navajo Twinning, Mexican Guided Half Hitch, Bolivian Pom Pom Chinese Monkey Button.
Zentangle is an art form and drawing method that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful images. Fun and relaxing it also increases focus while providing artistic satisfaction and a sense of well being. For examples visit www.zentangle.com Once you see the work you'll want to learn this new art form from Florida's own patsy monk, a certified instructor. All supplies included
The class fee includes one FTWG t shirt and you may bring additional items (scarves, etc.) if you like, or Kay will have a few to purchase at wholesale prices. We'll have 2 dyes of MX dyes ready so we can have 2 different colors. We will also try some Kool-Aid (non-toxic and permanent) dyeing, so you may want to bring something else to experiment on!
The popular little takli spindle that spins cotton like a dream, will also spin down fibers. This class will be spinning down fibers such as camel, yak, cashmere and some other fine soft short staple fibers. Students will all go home with several mini skeins of 2 ply down fiber. Instructor will bring spindles and bobbins and winders that can be used in class and these will be available for purchase after class
Learn fast and easy Huck embroidery to use on either commercial cloth or your own handwoven huck towels. You can embroider one in a couple of hours. Wonderful as a fast, easy handmade gift. Class fee includes one towel
Come share ideas on How? Why? When? we weave with children. Joan is an early childhood educator and chair of our young weavers exhibit. Learn how to inspire and teach the next generation of fiber folk !
These traditional Japanese square clothes are a green alternative to wrapping paper and plastic shopping bags. Play with various wrapping techniques and go home with instruction sheets, a handbag variation and a cloth square to use in a thousand ways