Fiber Arts Classes

 

Classes added here as they are scheduled.  Check back often.

All classes held Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, in the New Holland Pavilion 1

 

Little Needle Felted Cats

Saturday, April 26

9 - 10:30 am

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Have you ever wanted to try needle felting? This class is a great way to get started, learn some basics and make a cute little wool cat. Needle felting doesn't have to be complicated. It can be a fun way to create something amazing out of wool. In this class, we will go over how to make basic shapes, mix colors and sculpt 3D creations out of wool.

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Class fee: $30 covers all necessary supplies including the roving and needles.    

Register for the class here.

​Instructors are Karen and Bethanea Kottwitz.  Maximum class size is 15.

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Sashico Alpacas

Saturday, April 26

11 am - 12:30 pm

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Sashico is a traditional Japanese form of stitching that has been used for mending and reinforcing fabric. It also can be used for decorative stitching.  In this class we will start out making the outline of an alpaca with rice-sized running stitches and then add decorative swirls and or lines to fill the pattern. When the stitching is done you will have a beautiful piece that you can turn into a small pillow, frame, or use as a decorative patch.  Students may not complete the project in the time allotted but will leave with the necessary knowledge to finish if needed!

 

Class Fee:  $30 covers the supply of thread, needle and fabric. ​

​Supplies:  The student should bring a pair of small scissors for cutting thread and a thimble if they prefer for hand stitching.  

 

Register for the class here.​

Instructors are Karen and Bethanea Kottwitz.  Maximum class size is 15.

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Wet Felted Geodes 

Saturday, April 26

1 - 2:30 pm

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Learn to mix and shape rovings to make a beautiful geode! Felted Geodes are great way to get your hands wet in the art of felting. Students will learn how to work with rovings, layer colors, and wet felt using the simplest of tools, your hands and water. Each rock will be completely different and it feels like magic when you get to cut open your creation.

 

Students should bring: A pair of sharp scissors. Feel free to bring some fiber to add to your projects but there will be plenty of fiber provided.

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Class fee: $30 fee covers all of the necessary supplies including the fiber and roving required to make a beautiful geode. Register for the class here.

​Instructors are Karen and Bethanea Kottwitz.  Maximum class size is 15.

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Just Weave - Intro to Rigid Heddle

Saturday, April 26

9 am - 4 pm

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Learn the basics of rigid heddle weaving on a Schacht Cricket Loom. The looms will be warped for you and ready to weave.  How a loom is warped using the direct method will be demonstrated. You will weave a soft and elegant mock houndstooth scarf using alpaca yarn.  

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Class Fee: $95. This day-long workshop includes materials, Classic Alpaca yarn and use of the loom. No weaving experience is required. After signing up for the class, you will receive an email asking for color choices for your scarf.

 

Sign up for the workshop here.  

​Instructors are Nancy Wilson and Carin Randall.  Maximum class size is 10. 

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A Taste of Drop Spindle Spinning

Saturday, April 26

9 - 10:30 am

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Have you tried Drop Spindle?  Need help or just want to give it a try?   I am confident I can get you spinning! Whether you have never picked up a spindle before or are currently able to lap spin or park and draft, I can make you more comfortable and confident in your future spinning adventures.  We will go over some basic spinning information and terminology; I promise, no pop quizzes.  But I love sharing my love of spinning and nerdy side with some fun science stuff.  Bring your spindle or borrow one of mine.  I will also have spindles available for purchase.  Approximately 2 oz of fiber will be provided per student.  Students should bring a drop spindle if they have one.

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Class fee: $40, which covers all necessary supplies including the roving. Seating is limited!  Register for the class here.

​Instructor is Renee Love of Wavellite Creative.  Maximum class size is 10.

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​​​Intro to Tunisian Crochet

Saturday, April 26

9 - Noon
New Holland Pavilion 1

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With elements of knitting, weaving and crochet, Tunisian crochet produces a thick, lofty fabric perfect for scarves, blankets, dishcloths and potholders.  It can also produce delicate, lacy textures for shawls and garments.  If you can knit or crochet, you can learn Tunisian crochet!  We'll start with the foundation row that is the basis for all projects and mater the forward and reverse pass in Tunisian Simple Stitch. 

 

We'll learn the knit and purl stitches and the fabrics that they create, and we'll finish the sampler by learning how to bind off.  We'll discuss options for seaming, methods to convert ordinary crochet hooks to Tunisian hooks, and sources for patterns. 

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Students should have the ability to crochet a chain stitch and familiarity with the single crochet stitch.

Students should bring 100 yards of a solid-colored, smooth worsted or DK weight yarn in a light color.  Avoid yarn that splits easily.  A crochet hook two sizes larger than recommended for your yarn.  Inline or tapered hook is fine, but the hook cannot have a padded handle or large thumb indentation.  Special Tunisian hooks are NOT required for this class.  Magnification and battery-operated task lighting if needed for close work, scissors, and yarn needle.

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Class fee:  $25 includes handouts and hook conversion materials.  

 

Register for the class here. 

​​Instructor is Cris Robinson.  Maximum class size is 12.

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​​Intermediate Drop Spindle Workshop

Sunday, April 27

9 - 10:30 am

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​You have a handle on drop spinning, but you know there are some fun techniques out there that you would like help with. Depending on the students we might cover "Ply on the Fly" (including Chain ply on the drop spindle), the finer points of getting what you want out of your spin (consistency or purposeful Thick-Thin), and/or Core Spinning on the drop spindle. Fiber will be provided for class use.

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Necessary skill: To be able to spin with an unsupported spindle and be able to let the spindle spin suspended while drafting.   Bring your favorite spindle or two.

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Class fee: $45, which covers all necessary supplies including the roving.  Seating is limited!  Register for the class here.

​Instructor is Renee Love of Wavellite Creative.  Maximum class size is 10.

 

Boho Bead and Fiber Bracelet

Saturday, April 26

1 - 4 pm
New Holland Pavilion 1

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Combine loom weaving, bead weaving, laddering and micro macrame techniques to create a bracelet of beautiful glass beads with hand-dyed cotton thread. No weaving or beading experience necessary.  Most students will complete their bracelets in class or will leave with complete understanding of how to finish on their own.

 

Class fee:  $40 includes handouts, bracelet loom and weaving accessories, several yards of hand-dyed threads for warp and weft, decorative button and assorted 2/0, 6/0 and 8/0 glass beads in a choice of colorways.  

Students should bring scissors. Magnification and battery-operated task lighting if needed for close work is also helpful.  A small mat will be provided in class, but students may prefer their favorite beading mat or tray.

 

Register for the class here. 

​​​​​Instructor is Cris Robinson.  Maximum class size is 12.

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Felted Soaps

Sunday, April 27

9 - 10:30 am

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Handmade soap and warm fiber are a wonderful combination. Wet felting your soap gives you a built-in scrubby and helps the soap to last longer. Learn the basics of wet felting while creating a practical and easy gift.  Students will have enough time to make one felted soap and gain the knowledge to make more at home.

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Class fee: $30 fee will cover all the necessary supplies including the roving and handmade soap. Nothing is required of students other than their desire and enthusiasm to learn.

 

Register for the class here.

​Instructors are Karen and Bethanea Kottwitz.  Maximum class size is 15.

 

Little Needle Felted Cats

Sunday, April 27

11 - 12:30 pm

 

Have you ever wanted to try needle felting? This class is a great way to get started, learn some basics and make a cute little wool cat. Needle felting doesn't have to be complicated. It can be a fun way to create something amazing out of wool. In this class, we will go over how to make basic shapes, mix colors and sculpt 3D creations out of wool.

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Class fee: $30 covers all necessary supplies including the roving and needles.    Register for the class here.

​Instructors are Karen and Bethanea Kottwitz.  Maximum class size is 15.

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Wet Felted Geodes 

Sunday, April 27

1 - 2:30 pm

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Learn to mix and shape rovings to make a beautiful geode! Felted Geodes are great way to get your hands wet in the art of felting. Students will learn how to work with rovings, layer colors, and wet felt using the simplest of tools, your hands and water. Each rock will be completely different and it feels like magic when you get to cut open your creation.

 

Students should bring: A pair of sharp scissors. Feel free to bring some fiber to add to your projects but there will be plenty of fiber provided. 

 

Class fee: $30 fee covers all of the necessary supplies including the fiber and roving required to make a beautiful geode.  Register for the class here.

​Instructors are Karen and Bethanea Kottwitz.  Maximum class size is 15.

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