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Bethany Garner

Thursday | June 30 | 10am-4pm

Member: $135 | Non-member: $150

4 min / 10 max

Whether you love rich darks or brights, you simply HAVE to experience the fun of dyeing your own beautiful and original fabric. In this class you’ll learn to dye “on the table and out of the container” which will be an exciting alternative to the messy and often unpredictable bags and dye pots. 

In this full day workshop, you will learn how to cut and dye cotton fabric which can then be used in a number of other projects including quilting. This is an experience for everyone and not just the experienced dyer.  Tuition includes pre-mixed PROCION MX dyes and auxiliaries, a comprehensive handout package, including many recipes to help you stir up a brilliant rainbow of multi-colored fabrics. Please bring at least two yards of white 100% cotton fabrics, pre-washed and ready to dye.  

Pat Destefanis

This weaving workshop will be offered twice this summer on these dates:

• July 11, 12, 14, 15 | 10am – 3pm

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (no Wednesday class)         

• August 15, 16, 18, 19 | 10am – 3pm  (AUGUST CLASS IS FULL) 
  

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (no Wednesday class)

Member: $195 | Non-member: $215

Must have 3 min/max to run class

Designed for the absolute beginner, this four-day class will cover loom anatomy, how to design a project, wind a warp, thread a loom from front to back, and finally on to the actual fun part – the weaving!  By the end of class you will have learned the art of weaving and have created a table runner.  While there is no formal instruction on Wednesday, the instructor will be available and you are welcome to come in and work on your project.  Please bring a lunch and drink.

Pat Destefanis

This weaving workshop will be offered twice this summer on these dates:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (no Wednesday class)

            July 11, 12, 14, 15 | 10am – 3pm

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (no Wednesday class)

            August 15, 16, 18, 19 | 10am – 3pm

Member: $195 | Non-member: $215

Must have 3 min/max to run class

Designed for the absolute beginner, this four-day class will cover loom anatomy, how to design a project, wind a warp, thread a loom from front to back, and finally on to the actual fun part – the weaving!  By the end of class you will have learned the art of weaving and have created a table runner.  While there is no formal instruction on Wednesday, the instructor will be available and you are welcome to come in and work on your project.  Please bring a lunch and drink.

Helen Condon

Tuesday | August 30 | 9:30am – 4pm

Member: $90 | Non-member: $99 includes materials

5 min / 7 max

In this one-day hands-on class students will learn the techniques to create a 6”x4” braided wool basket that will hold 15 extra large eggs.  You’ll start by creating the base of a traditional round rug, then you’ll learn how to braid, lace, and form the sides and handle.  This basket will have long-lasting beauty due to the remarkable qualities of wool.

CLASS IS CANCELLED.

Sandi Cirillo

Friday | August 5 |9am-noon

Member: $65   | Non-member: $72

4 min / 8 max

Students will learn about shibori, the Japanese resist method of creating designs on silk using a PVC pipe for visual texture.  In this class you’ll be shown how to paint directly on your scarves using colors and designs of your choice.  Each participant will come away with two finished scarves – make one for yourself and one for a gift!  Bring a few old towels and wear clothes that you can get messy in.

CLASS IS CANCELLED.

Sandi Cirillo

Thursday | August 4 | 10am-noon

Member: $55   | Non-member: $60

4 min / 8 max

Kumihimo is a Japanese braiding techniques using yarn and other textural materials and a circular loom. Braids made from this process can be used for bookmarks, jewelry, to wrap gifts, or any number of other purposes.  Students will come away with a variety of braids demonstrating various weaving techniques on the loom.

CLASS IS CANCELLED.

Sandi Cirillo

Friday | August 5 |1 – 4pm

Member: $65   | Non-member: $72

4 min / 8 max

Discover how versatile flax fiber can be! In this class you’ll learn about the properties of flax, a lesser known textile. Learn how to paint on it, create a collage with it, or even make something three-dimensional.  Flax is a very flexible fiber that anyone can use in many different ways in the creation of art.

Harriet Burris

Monday through Thursday

September 12-15 | 10am – 4pm

Member: $135 | Non-member: $150

2 min / 5 max

Intermediate level – should be comfortable winding a warp and dressing a loom.

This class aims to begin to free the intermediate weaver from the tyranny of weaving by recipe. Changes in sett, tie-up, treadling, and weft color, texture or size can yield a startling variety of finished fabrics from one warp and treading. Each student will bring a prepared warp to class. Each loom will be warped with a different threading and several different samples will be woven on each loom by each student in a ‘round robin’ fashion.

Students bring:  Prepared warp (to be discussed with instructor), weft, graph paper, a few colored pencils, lunch.  Optional:  Personal loom with four or more shafts, shuttles, laptop with weaving program.

Harriet Burris

Tuesday | June 7 | 10am – 4pm

Member: $45 | Non-member: $50

2 min / 10 max

The making of Dorset Buttons was a cottage industry in England for over two centuries, employing 7000 artisans at its peak. In this class, you will learn several basic techniques, get inspiration from vintage and modern designs, and go home with instructions, references and as many finished buttons/ornaments as we have time for.  Besides being used as a colorful and unique button, Dorset buttons can be made into earrings, pins, necklaces, ornaments, and so many other creative uses.