Amish Embroidery Table Runner :  Kelly Labbe
Day Long Workshop – Friday or Saturday - all day
Materials fee:  $15.00
Class limit: 6 students
Class description:  Learn to create the beautiful look of lace on gingham fabric using 3 simple stitches called Amish Embroidery. You will be amazed how it really does look like lace! Please bring small embroidery scissors.

Square Kettle Basket:  Ida Atkinson
Day Long Workshop – Friday Only - all day
Materials fee:  $35.00 payable to instructor at time of class
Class limit: 8
Class description:  This year's basket features a unique solid wood footed base and beautiful curved handles. You will have an opportunity to add the subtle color of smoked reed and perhaps a dash of brighter dyed reed. This basket measures approximately 10 inches square and 12 inches high with the handles.

As with every basket class you will need to bring: a bucket (for soaking reed), measuring tape, heavy duty shears, spring clothespins, an old towel, pencil, utility knife or jackknife, travel mug for your coffee/lemonade.

Bead Knitting:  Ellen M. Hedglin
Talisman - A Beaded and Knit Pendant - Full Day Friday
Materials fee: $35
Class Limit: 6
Class description: Talisman is a knitted piece, for your neck, that is full of beads, fun, and triumph. In this class you will get to choose a color palette of beads and thread along with a choice of talisman, to hang from your pendant. Then we will begin stringing beads as you decide if you want to follow the straight path or crooked path (I-cord or twist). As we knit our radiant creations we will discuss the tips and tricks of bead knitting, different ways to incorporate beads in your knitting, and some of the best places to buy and up cycle beads. You will need to bring size 0 dpn's to class. Pre-Requisite: cast on and off, knit stitch

Beginner Hand Spinning:  Sybil Shiland
Friday or Saturday, am or pm
Materials fee:  $5
Class description:  In this class you will learn how a spinning wheel works, its parts, and maintenance. Participants will have the opportunity to try some different types of spinning wheels (Louet, Schacht, and Ashford: single and double treadle) as well as drop spindles. We will cover fiber types and preparation and use hand carders and a drum carder to prepare wool for spinning. Then we will spin two bobbins of a singles yarn and ply it. Students will have adequate time to learn the basics and will leave with a small skein of two-ply handspun.

Kumihimo Braiding :  Linda Whiting
Friday or Saturday PM 1/2 day classes
Materials fee:  $13 – Includes braiding disk, bobbins, braiding threads, instruction sheets.
8 students per class
Materials student must bring to class: Scissors, pen or pencil for taking notes.

Class description:  Kumihimo, which means “the gathering of threads,” is the ancient art of Japanese Braiding. Generally made of silk these braids are widely used as functional or decorative elements of the kimono, the traditional Japanese dress, and can be used in many other ways. Traditionally these braids are woven on a “marudai”, a stand for weaving kumihimo. The threads, wound on wooden bobbins, are lifted in pairs and set down in opposing positions to create a variety of interesting patterned braids. We will be using a handheld braiding disk with plastic bobbins, a portable and inexpensive substitute, to make spiral, flat and square braid. By changing the position of your colors and using different threads, yarn or cord you can create an infinite variety of beautiful braids. No experience necessary.

Fiber Art Dolls: Ellen M. Hedglin
Paper Clay and Fiber Art Dolls - Full Day Saturday
Materials fee: $25
Class Limit: 6

Class description:  In this class we will make a fiber art doll that can be prim, whimsical, goth or a creation of your own inner goddess. Be prepared to have fun as we use paper clay to form a head and neck. Then utilizing and incorporating many forms of fiber art we will create a body and clothes for the art doll. Bring a selection of dpn's and crochet hooks if you have them because we will stitch, knit, crochet, felt and sculpt our spirited new friends. Pre-Requisite: basic stitching,knit and or crochet

Hand Painted Skeins:  Linda Whiting
Friday or Saturday AM, half day classes
Materials fee:  $9
Class Description:  Paint and dye with a rainbow of colors to create your own one-of-a-kind skein of yarn.  Your finished skein can later be used in any of your weaving or knitting projects!

Knitting Rx:  Joyce Rodriguez
½ day class, Friday or Saturday pm only
Materials fee:  none        
Class description: Do you have unfinished knitting projects crying out for help? Did a lace pattern stump you? Are the directions confusing? Have you made a mistake and don't know how to fix it? Bring along your UFO's and together we can find the solutions. Please bring any needles, stitch holders or tapestry needles you will need with you. Class size limited to 6.

Knitting: Putting It All Together  Joyce Rodriguez
½ day class, Friday or Saturday am only
Materials fee:  none        
Class description: You've knitted all the pieces, now what? This class will take you through picking up stitches, seaming techniques, the 3-needle bind off for shoulders, the stretchy cast off for necklines and the kitchner stitch. Please bring 2 swatches 30 stitches wide and 30 rows long with nice long tails at the cast-on and the last row of stitches left on stitch holders. Worsted weight yarn would be best, bring the rest of the ball and a large eyed yarn needle. Class size limited to 6.

Locker Hooking  Karen Tompson
Full day class, Friday or Saturday
Materials fee: $30
Class description: Locker Hooking is a craft, which uses fluffy natural sheep's wool rovings to create a thick and durable decorative surface suitable for hot pads, rugs, Stadium seat warmers and decorative crafts of all kinds. Learn all the basic steps as you create a beautiful locker hooking project with one of Karen's original kits featuring all MAINE wools! Class size limited to 8 students.

Miniature Punch Needle Rug Hooking:  Janet Conner
½ day class, Friday or Saturday pm only
Materials fee:  $25 (plus $25 for tools if needed)
This is an old craft, which mimics the appearance of hooked rugs--but in miniature doll house size! The design is punched from the back using a specialized punch needle tool, creating a series of tiny loops on the front surface. Using my hand dyed wool yarns makes all the difference in antique appearance and quality. In this half-day class, students will choose from among a variety of complete kits ($25) which include an original folk art design, all hand dyed and natural wool threads, and complete instructions. (These kit designs may be previewed on www.jconnerhookedrugs.com) Together we will learn the technique for completing and displaying this beautiful and portable fiber craft! BRING TO CLASS: small sharp embroidery scissors, a Cameo Extra Small Punch needle (or purchase from instructor for $15) and 7" MORGAN brand locking embroidery hoop (or purchase for $10). A special wool dyeing technique of "Crock pot Dyeing" will be demonstrated during class, with a "take-home" recipe and wool samples for all participants.

Painted Floorcloths:  Bobbie Meserve
Full day class. Friday or Saturday
Materials fee:  $50, Payable to Instructor
Class limit: 6
Class description:  In this class you will learn to use heavyweight cotton canvas and craft paint to create a beautiful practical floorcloth that will last for years. You will go home with only the need to finish your cloth with a couple coats of polyuretane sealer.

Penny Rug Table Runner : Rachael Conner Hamadto 
Full day class. Friday or Saturday
Materials fee:  $50, Payable to Instructor
Class limit: 4
Class description:  Create a unique table runner using the traditional early American technique of Penny Rug Wool Applique. Students may customize their designs using our traceable templates of buildings, trees, and various animals. Finally, they will enhance their appliques with decorative embroidery stitches. Please bring: sharp PAPER cutting scissors.

Rug Braiding:  June Benner
Friday or Saturday – All day
Materials fee:  $35 complete kit
Class description:  Students will learn the fundamentals of Rug Braiding, including choice and preparation of wools, color planning, braiding technique, and sewing.

Rug Hooking:  Janet Conner
½ day Friday or Saturday, am only (or stay for whole day if desired)
Materials fee:  $31-50 depending upon choice of project
Class description:  Learn the sequence and procedure of rug hooking, from start to finish. We will briefly discuss the history and tradition of primitive rug hooking, learn about finding and preparing materials, and research sources for design inspiration.  Your rug hooking kit will include everything needed: hook, instructions, design suggestions, binding, burlap, hoop, and a selection of one-of-a-kind heirloom and hand-dyed wools. If you have a favorite pair of sharp fabric scissors, you may bring these to class. A special wool dyeing technique of "Crock pot Dyeing" will be demonstrated during class, with a "take-home" recipe and wool samples for all participants.

Silk Painting a Beautiful Scarf:  Julie Yarborough
Friday – all day
Materials Fee:  $25, paid to instructor
Class description:  Learn to paint on silk by designing and painting your own silk scarf.  You will learn to use resist, dye, and heat set techniques.  This beautiful scarf will be perfect for you or to give as a gift.  Materials kit includes blank silk scarf, set of dyes, 2 resist mediums, and 2 paint brushes.

Water Color Needle Felting:  Julie Yarborough
Saturday – all day
Enrollment: 8
Materials Fee:  $15 - Everything you need will be provided by the instructor. If you have tools you prefer to use feel free to bring those. All skill levels welcome.  You may also purchase kits and supplies from the instructor for class use.

Class description:  If you are anxious to try needle felting but aren't really wanting to sculpt or make figures with fiber, this class is your answer. You will receive instruction on design choices, color application, needling techniques and practical tips to make your needle felting more enjoyable and effective. Everything you need will be provided by the instructor. If you have tools you prefer to use feel free to bring those. All skill levels welcome.

Materials student must bring to class: A picture or two for inspiration. Seed or flower catalogs are good examples, as are coloring books, nature photos, or even art books with paintings. This is a good chance to stretch your creativity. You may also bring drawings you have already done.

Weaving:  Karen Smith and Jan Winsor
Full day class, Friday or Saturday
Materials fee:  $10                               
Class description:  This class will include an introduction to weaving principles, loom construction and function.  You will have the opportunity to weave a runner, placemats, scarf or rug, dependent upon loom availability.  Weavers work hard all day, but everyone leaves with something.

Wet Felting:  Barb Norkus
Friday am and pm, Saturday am and pm
Limit:  6 students per session
Materials fee:  $10
Both morning classes:  This is an introduction to wet felting.  We will experiment with a variety of different fibers to test which ones felt, which ones don’t, and why.  We will also complete a small project.
Both afternoon classes:  In this class we will learn some different techniques of wet felting.  We will learn the “how to’s” of felting a flat piece, as well as felting in and around objects to achieve the desired piece.  The finished project for this class will depend upon the overall skill level of the class.