Make a simple basket and check out the fiber technique called ply-splitting. Ply-Splitting – Handled Gift Basket Saturday, November 18, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Instructor: Sheri Eslinger $30 for the class Class limit: 6 Material fees.$20.00 plus $7.00 for a grip fid if needed Skills needed: beginner to intermediate Students will make a Handled…
Students will make a primitive cobweb broom in the traditional style. Introduction to Broom Making Saturday, October 14, 2023 Two sessions: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Instructor: Dustin Cecil Instagram: misterbroomtown, mr.dustincecil@gmail.com Class cost: $75.00 Class limit: Min 4 Max 10 Material fees: Materials: everything provided. participants do not…
In this class we will use several shibori methods in multiple colors of natural plant dyes to create a design on a silk scarf. SHIBORI SUNFLOWER Class Date: Saturday, May 20, 10 am to 1 pm In this class we will use several shibori methods (itajime, mokume, kanoko, capping) in multiple colors of natural plant…
Harvest madder root in the Guild’s dye garden and learn how to process and dye with it. Madder Root: Harvest & Dye Saturday, August 19 10am-12pm Instructor: Amber Ostaszewski $30 + $15 materials fee (payable to the instructor) No experience needed Class limit: 6 Ruby reds, carnelian oranges, and rusty browns – we’re looking to…
Learn how to use the twining method of basket-making. Basketry: Twining Saturdays, April 1 and April 8 1pm-4pm (both days) Instructor: Judy Dominic $70 + $5 materials prep fee No experience needed – all levels welcome Class limit: 8 Twining is one of the four basic basketry techniques used world-wide. The same technique is used…
Learn how to use the twining method of basket-making. Basketry: Twining Fridays, March 24 and March 31 5-8pm Instructor: Judy Dominic $70 + $5 materials prep fee No experience needed – all levels welcome Class limit: 8 Twining is one of the four basic basketry techniques used world-wide. The same technique is used on a…
Learn about fiber and textile characteristics, including the “new age” fibers available now. Fiber Basics: Textiles Demystified For Weavers, Spinners, and Textile Artists Sunday, April 16, 1pm-4pm Instructor: Pat Maley $40 + $5 materials fee (payable to instructor) Open to anyone interested or working with textiles Class limit: 10 Have you ever wondered why a…
Learn to plan and cultivate a dye garden. Dye Garden Crash Course Saturday, February 25, 10am–2pm Instructor: Amber Ostaszewski $30 + $10 materials fee No experience needed – green thumb not required. Class limit: 15 Looking to grow some natural color in your own garden? Want to learn how you can start dye plants at…
Intermediate Broom Making: Mid-Sized Broom
Students will make a broom that can be used for sweeping the floor. Intermediate Broom Making: Mid-Sized Broom Saturday, May 11, 2024 1:00pm – 4:00 pm Instructor: Dustin Cecil Instagram: misterbroomtown, mr.dustincecil@gmail.com Class cost: $75.00 Class limit: Min 6 Max 10 Material fees: everything provided. participants do not need to bring anything or purchase any…
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