Stairstep Basket:  Ida Atkinson
Day Long Workshop – Friday Only
Materials fee:  $25.00 payable to instructor at time of class
Class description:  Here is a handy basket to keep on your stairs to gather and then carry all those little things that need to go up or down. At only six inches wide it will easily fit to your staircase and decor. The directions will be written to fit standard staircase measurements. If you are making this basket for a an older home or some other nonstandard size staircase, please bring measurements of the height and depth of your steps. The finished height of your basket including the handle is 20 inches.

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
Knitting with Beads - Full Day Friday
Materials fee: $25
Class description: This year we will be working with Habu Textiles silk/stainless steel yarn and various types of beads to create a Scarf Cocktail Necklace (Romi design). This is an organically shaped scarf that is soft and flowing, yet it retains the elegance and delicacy of a lovely piece of jewelry. Perfect for your little black dress or jeans and tee.You will need to know knitting basics. You will learn various techniques to add beads to your knitting. You will need to bring size 0,2, and 6 dpn's to class.

Coiled Fabric Baskets:  Valerie Sullivan
Day Long Workshop – Friday
Materials fee:  $12, Payable to Instructor
Class description:  In this class we will use a variety of cotton fabrics and a core coiling material to construct a unique and colorful basket.  This project will inspire those of you who have a large stash of leftover quilting or sewing fabrics.

Kumihimo Braiding :  Linda Whiting
Friday & 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.

Freeform Crochet: Ellen M. Hedglin
Freeform - Full Day Sat.
Materials fee: $25

Class description:  Freeform Crochet is like painting with yarn. It is original in design, with the resulting piece being either realistic or abstract. There are no constraints with this art form.

Following the likes of Sylva Cosh, James Walters, and Prudence Mapstone we will "scrumble" our way through various techniques, stitches, and yarns. While also including embellishments of beads and found objects. Our resulting pieces will be joined and attached to form a cute purse.

A knowledge of crochet basics is required and you should bring crochet hooks and dpn's in a variety of sizes.

Hand Painted Skeins:  Linda Whiting
Friday & Saturday AM, half day classes
Materials fee:  $8
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!

Hand Spinning:  Sybil Shiland
Friday, am and pm - Sybil Shiland
Saturday, am and pm - Gemma Huntress
Materials fee:  $5
Class description:  Learn how to make your own yarn in this introduction to the traditional craft of spinning. You will have the opportunity to spin using a variety of wheels and a hand spindle.  We will touch on types of spinning fibers, fleece preparation, carding, plying and finishing yarn.  You will also learn about and use other spinning tools and equipment.  Create your own skein of hand spun yarn!

A Hooker's Bag of Tricks:  Janet Conner
½ day or full day as desired, Saturday only
Materials fee for couture bag:  $100        
Class description: Janet Conner has come up with a tricky new design for a couture purse! The kit comes in 5 different designs, available in five different color combinations, and contains illustrated directions, pattern hand drawn on linen, heirloom and hand dyed wools, novelty yarns, magnetic closure, cotton print lining and genuine leather handles! Every step will be demonstrated and fully explained. Please bring to class: sharp scissors or wool cutter, your hook, and your frame. (teacher can loan these items on emergency basis). Please call Janet ahead to reserve your favorite color and design: 625-3325. Class size limited to 10.

Knitting Rx:  Joyce Rodriguez
½ day class, Friday & 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 & 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.

Miniature Punch Needle Rug Hooking:  Janet Conner
½ day class, Friday pm only
Materials fee:  $25        
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 $9)

Painted Floorcloths:  Bobbie Meserve
Full day class. Friday and Saturday
Materials fee:  $40, Payable to Instructor
Class limit: 4
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 Making:  Melly Rubins
Saturday AM Only
Materials fee:  $25 for materials
Class description:  Join us for an introduction to Wool Penny Rugs. Complete a floral design penny rug, learning the button hole stitch as well as other decorative stitches.  This small table mat will be completed in class!  Join our pioneer sisters in decorating your home with hand-made penny rugs.  Also learn a bit of the history of penny rugs as they were used on the Great American Prairie.

Penny Rug Making:  Janet Conner
Friday AM Only
Materials fee:  $35-75
One form of appliqued table rug that became very popular during the mid to late 19th century was the "penny rug", so called because of the small circular patches of wool used to create geometric and pictorial scenes. Sometimes referred to as "coin", "button" or "money" rugs, farm people used these common household items to trace around as makeshift templates. It was said that after shearing, spinning, weaving and wearing one's own wool, no one would throw away a piece of woolen fabric until it was smaller than a penny! Every scrap was recycled.

Soon creative stitchers developed images of flowers, urns, birds, and familiar animals in their penny rug applique's. Each penny rug was further embellished by the use of simple embroidery stitches to hold each patch in place, and to add expressive detail. In our penny rug making class, we will purchase a prepared kit of materials for a cost of $35-$75 (depending upon size) directly from the teacher. Each kit contains a unique selection of pre-washed and hand dyed wools, patterns and design suggestions, and even the embroidery needle and threads! The sequence and procedure of penny rug making will be demonstrated from start to finish. History, antique examples, and sources for purchasing more materials will be discussed. Anyone who enjoys rug hooking, rug braiding, or quilting would enjoy making penny rugs, although absolutely no prior experience is needed!

Recycled Plastic Bag:  Valerie Sullivan
½ day class. Saturday AM & PM
Materials fee:  None
Class description:  This class will have you on your way to creating the Ultimate Recycled Plastic Bag by crocheting used plastic shopping bags into a versatile and indestructible tote. BRING TO CLASS: a dozen or so used shopping bags, a J or K crochet hook ( bamboo works the best), scissors. I will provide you with written pattern instructions and demonstrate how to prepare your plastic "fiber". Go green and put those bags to good use!

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 or full day if desired, am & pm Saturday only
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.

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 and 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.