Saturday Samplers

October 1st

10:00-12:00 PM

 

Drop Spindle

 

Drop Spindle

How does wool become yarn? In this Sampler, experience a tradition that has been around for thousands of years.

 

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October 8th

10:00 - 1:00 PM

Japanese Marbeling
Suminagashi
Teacher:
Denise Romano Bright

 

The art of Japanese Marbling
 
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Suminagashi
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October 15th

10:00 - 12:00 PM

Shibori

Teacher:  Kachina Martin

 

Intro To Shibori 

Back by popular demand! Shibori is an ancient Japanese dying process that uses twisting, stitching, pulling, and binding of fabric to create texture and pattern with color.
 

Oct 22nd

10:00 - 12:00 PM

 

Pine Needle Ornament
 

Pine Needle Ornament

 

This class will teach the basics of traditional pine needle basketry. 

 

Teacher:

Debra Hammond

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Pine Needle Ornament

Oct 22nd

10:00 - 12:00 PM

Introduction to
Needle Felting

Teacher:  Linda Doucette
 
Students will learn how to use sheep's wool, yarn and felting needles to do embellishing and make flat and 3-D felted projects.
 
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Oct 27nd

10:00 - 1:00 PM

Shibori Scarves
Shibori Techniques
Teacher:  Kachina Martin

 

For those who are familiar and already comfortable with a needle and thread ... or for those who loved the results in the Introduction to Shibori session, this class is for you.  We'll build on the skills you've learned and you will also have the opportunity to create a wearable work of art - a silk scarf!

 

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