1/2 Day Classes - Friday (June 10) AM
Checkin: 8:30am
Class: 9:00am-12:00pm
Lunch: 12:00pm-1:00pm
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The online registration deadline is May 20, 2022
Class: 9:00am-12:00pm
Lunch: 12:00pm-1:00pm
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The online registration deadline is May 20, 2022
Tunisian Crochet Entrelac
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INSTRUCTOR: Jody Francis
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced PREREQUISITE: Advanced crochet skills helpful MATERIALS: $5 (collected by instructor at class) STUDENTS TO BRING: Worsted weight yarn, other supplies will be provided DESCRIPTION: This class will teach you the art of tunisian crochet entrelac. Using the tunisian crochet method, you will learn how to interweave and form a patchwork of diamonds that are all connected together as you go. The best part is that you can use a regular crochet hook and there’s no need for a tunisian or afghan crochet hook. This stitch is useful in creating fabric for throw blankets, wash cloths, project or handbags, and is perfect for using up those bits of leftover yarn. Using a nice chunky fiber creates a lovely baby blanket or lap throw. It is an advanced technique, but a lot of fun. INSTRUCTOR BIO: Jody Francis has been a fiber artist for most of her life. Starting around five years of age, her mother taught her to knit. There were many square blankets for dolls to be sure and potholders a plenty for gifts. Around eight years of age, Jody's aunt taught her to crochet while camping in the Big Horn mountains of Wyoming. Not to be too cliche, but she was hooked. Jody completed Certified Instructor Courses, graduated to teaching classes, and began passing on her fiber knowledge to the next group of fiber artists in the making. Jody not only teaches in the classroom, but also one-on-one, informal gatherings in the park, coffee houses, local yarn stores, and demonstration/classes for fiber festivals. She thoroughly enjoys the fiber arts world with experience in crochet, knitting, sewing, weaving, felting, nålbinding, wire work including recycled guitar strings, jewelry making, beading, and woodwork. Jody is constantly seeking out new and fun ways to challenge and grow her own personal experience from international and local artisans alike. Teaching the skills that enable folks to enjoy the fiber arts as much as she does is a privilege and an honor. Contact Instructor |
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Crocheted Lace
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INSTRUCTOR: Kira Dulaney
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate PREREQUISITE: Familiar with chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet MATERIALS: $0 STUDENTS TO BRING: Four balls of easy-to-see yarn (partial balls of 20+ yards are fine, or bring full skeins to start scarves), crochet hook in size(s) appropriate for your yarn(s), removable stitch markers. DESCRIPTION: Crocheted lace can be amazingly beautiful, and doesn’t have to be tricky. We’ll work up samples of different crocheted lace stitch patterns in this fun class, moving from simple mesh to geometric lace to a lacy shell stitch, reading both written instructions and stitch diagrams. You can make swatches or use them as the beginning of lace lace scarves, and we will also try a lace edging. INSTRUCTOR BIO: Kira Dulaney has been teaching fiber arts classes and hosting crafty events in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond since 2002. As a teacher, her focus is on providing valuable information in a stress-free environment, and supporting students through the learning process. She is also the designer behind Kira K Designs, a line of original knitting and crochet patterns and kits featuring clean lines and intriguing details that are both interesting to make and easy to wear. Kira has taught at Lambtown Festival, Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, the Natural Fiber Fair, Stitches events, Yarn Fest, and TNNA, as well as numerous guilds and yarn shops. Contact Instructor |
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It's So Fine: Spinning Lace Weight Yarn
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INSTRUCTOR: Tammy Jordan
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate PREREQUISITE: Students should be able to already spin a consistent single and know how to ply. MATERIALS: $20 (collected by instructor at class) STUDENTS TO BRING: Students will need to bring a wheel in good working order that they are familiar with spinning on, three empty bobbins, a lazy kate, and wheel maintenance kit. DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wanted to be able to spin a fine, laceweight yarn? Think it can’t be done on the wheel you have? Think again, because I bet I can show you how in this half-day fine spinning workshop! We’ll slow everything way down, and by the end of class, you’ll have a better understanding of how to spin an even, fine single. Class participants should be able to already spin a consistent single and know how to ply. INSTRUCTOR BIO: Tammy is a fourth-generation fiber artist who enjoys sharing her passion with everyone she meets. Her love of sheep, wool, writing, and inspiring others to learn led her on the path of running her own business, Goldieknots Montana, which specializes in Montana-grown wool, locally processed yarn, spinning fiber, and Made in Montana handmade gift items. Her business also does educational programming in fiber arts, ranging from fiber preparation to completed projects which she lovingly refers to as “Fleece to Fashion.” She participated in the Montana Arts Council’s MAP Program in 2016 and has taught fiber-related classes throughout the United States. She is a current board member and newsletter editor of the Montana Association of Weavers and Spinners, current member and past Secretary and Co-Chair of the Prairie Handspinners Guild in Billings, Montana, a member and Secretary of the Lincoln Council for the Arts, and founder of the Lincoln Fiber Circle in her home town of Lincoln, Montana. Her teaching style is fun, creative, and interactive, and when she’s not in her studio creating or on the road teaching, you can find her writing articles for her local newspaper and spending time with her dogs, sheep, horse, and other barnyard critters. Contact Instructor |
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