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2012 Workshops ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN We have quite a selection of workshops again this year!  Please read through the list. Workshops may be cancelled on the day of the event if minimum enrollments are not met. 2012 contact: Michelle DeLucia  207-935-4075 Click here for instructor bios **All Materials Fees will be paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of the class. Saturday June 2 9:30-12:30 ~~~ Sock Yarn Granny Square Scarf Instructor’s name - Laurie Sims COURSE OBJECTIVE: Soft and beautiful just like your favorite socks. Use your sock leftovers to make a multicolored charmer or buy an extra skein to make a matching sock and scarf gift set. Easy, classic Granny Square crochet. Each square is attached to the previous, so there is 'No Assembly Required!' Basic crochet skill in single or double crochet required. Workshop fee-$45.00 Materials fee - No Fee - Student supplies lightweight sock or baby weight yarn. The amount needed to knit a single sock will make this scarf including fringe. Yarn can be any fiber or color -- multicolored encouraged. Suggested hook size F or G. Extra hooks will be on hand. Maximum # of participants - 10 10:00-12:00 ( lunch break) 1:00-3:30 ~~~ MAKING FACES OR NEEDLEFELTED NOGGINS Instructor - Marianne DuBois Workshop fee - $57.00/ Materials fee- included Class Size - minimum is 2 participants, maximum is 8 COURSE OBJECTIVE: We will explore how to make needlefelted heads. You'll have time to try out making faces with different expressions and various ages, and how to use wool locks or other types of wool to make hair. We'll also "put our heads together" to think of how you might use these heads in other projects. 10:00-12noon ~~~ SPINNING 101 Sold Out! Instructor - Debbie Bergman Workshop Fee - $65.00/Materials Fee - None Class Size - 4 Max COURSE OBJECTIVE: If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at a spinning wheel, here is your opportunity to learn the basics of spinning your own yarn. In this 2 hour class, learn to treadle, draft wool roving, and spin it into yarn. Yes, there may be some lumps and bumps but that gives it character! Spinning wheels and roving will be provided by the instructor. 10:00-11:30~~~FELT FABRIC Instructor – SUSAN PERRINE Workshop fee - $40.00/Material fee- $10.00 Class Size -3min. to 12maximum COURSE OBJECTIVE: Experiment with wet feltmaking using wool, alpaca and mohair fibers. Create layers of color using fluffy animal fiber and turn it into fabric with warm water and agitation. Students should bring: Apron & towel 10:00-12noon (lunch break) 1:00-3:00pm ~~~Plying with Thread ( 4 hour class or all day class) Hatie Clingerman- instructor COURSE OBJECTIVE: Be prepared to learn how easy it is to make designer, one- of- a -kind, functional art- yarns. You will explore felting yarns and be introduced to spinning with beads. Plus, learn a quick and easy way to make lace weight yarns. Workshop Fee- $55.00/$20.00 material fee Maximum~10 students 12:30-3:30- Tablet/Card Weaving for Beginners Instructor- Sue Black COURSE OBJECTIVE: Tablet or card weaving is an ancient method of producing strong elaborately patterned braids without using a loom. The earliest pieces of card weaving have been found in Egypt dating from 946-745 B.C. These braids can be used as bands for trimming clothing, belts, curtain tie-backs, etc. The workshop is a beginning course in reading patterns, threading cards and producing a short band. Materials included are 12 cards, shuttle, thread and instruction sheets. No previous weaving experience is needed. Just have fun and learn a new fiber craft! Workshop Fee $45.00/Materials fee - $10 per student Maximum # of participants – 8 1:00-3:00 ~~~ PRIMITIVE RUG HOOKING FOR BEGINNERS Instructor - JANET CONNER Workshop Fee - $30.00/ Materials Fee - $33.00 - $65.00 (Depending on Size) Class Size - 4-10 COURSE OBJECTIVE: In this two hour class, we will learn the sequence and procedure of primitive rug hooking from preliminary design to binding the finished edge. Every step will be demonstrated. Lecture and discussion will cover the history and tradition of rug hookiing. Handouts will include information about antique rugs, a complete bibliography and directory of supply resources. The overall goal is to provide each student with the skills and motivation to continue rug hooking successfully and independently. Students will purchase supplies directly from the teacher in the form of all-inclusive kits containing everything needed to create a small mat or chair pad, in a simple folk ark design. These kits vary in price according to size, ranging from $33-$65. (If possible, students may want to bring their own sharp fabric scissors, but instructor will have several pairs available to share.) 1:00-3:00~~~PAPER COLLAGE Instructor – SUSAN PERRINE Workshop fee - $40.00/ Material fee- $10.00 Class Size -3 to 12 COURSE OBJECTIVE: Create your own unique paper collage. Colorful, textured and lacy papers will provide inspiration. Alpaca, sheep, bunny and goat patterns will be available for you to create your image and you will have enough paper to create several images. Each student will receive exotic paper from Nepal, Japan, India including mulberry, elephant poo and some handmade in Maine! Students should bring: Scissors 1:00-3:00~~~SPINNING 101 FULL Instructor - Debbie Bergman Workshop Fee - $65.00/Materials Fee - None Class Size - 4 Max COURSE OBJECTIVE: If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at a spinning wheel, here is your opportunity to learn the basics of spinning your own yarn. In this 2 hour class, learn to treadle, draft wool roving, and spin it into yarn. Yes, there may be some lumps and bumps but that gives it character! Spinning wheels and roving will be provided by the instructor. Sunday June 3 9:30-12 noon ( lunch break) 1-3pm ~~~ Twist, Grist, Crimp, and Ratio - Spin the Yarn You Want Instructor - Linda Clutterbuck Workshop fee - $45.00 COURSE OBJECTIVE: Become aware of the ratios of your spinning wheel and the crimps per inch of different fibers and how to use this information along with TPI, angle of twist, and WPI to spin a balanced skein of the yarn you want for the project you have in mind. Students should have a general knowledge of the spinning process and bring a spinning wheel in good working condition, at least three bobbins, a tensioned lazy Kate, a ball winder, and a niddy noddy. Students should also bring fiber in the form of roving or top from their stash. Small amounts of carded roving will be supplied. $5 material fee for handout and fiber 9:30-12:30 ~~~ Bangles and Baubles Instructor - Marianne DuBois Workshop fee - $48.00 Materials fee- included Class size - minimum is 2 participants, maximum is 8 COURSE OBJECTIVE: In this fast-paced class, you'll learn how to make felt jewelry from merino wool. From beads to bracelets to necklaces, you'll make them all! 9:30-12noon ~~~ BERRY BASKET Only 3 openings left! Instructor - Roberta McClellan Workshop Fee - $65.00 includes all materials Materials - Two willing hands, small hand towel Class Size - 5 Max COURSE OBJECTIVE: Basic basket weaving techniques for beginners. During this class you will learn techniques applicable for various styles of traditional basketry. 10-1:00 ~~~ Kumihimo – The Art of Japanese Braiding Instructor’s name - Linda Whiting COURSE OBJECTIVE: Kumihimo is an easy to learn craft with many possibilities. Students will learn to make round, flat and square braids using a flat disk and smooth, high contrasting yarns held on plastic bobbins. This method is very portable allowing you to have a take-along craft you can do almost anywhere. The disk is a tool that allows you to create beautiful braids without the expense of a traditional marudai and tama, weights. The use of the marudai will be demonstrated so students can see the traditional way braids are made. There will also be a demonstration of braiding with beads and how to finish the braid ends for multiple uses. Workshop fee - $40.00/ Materials fee - $13 Maximum # of participants - 10 10:00-12:00 ~~~ DROP SPINDLING Instructor - Debbie Bergman Workshop Fee - $55.00 Materials Fee - None unless you are purchasing a drop spindle Class Size - 10 Max COURSE OBJECTIVE: One of the earliest tools used for making yarn was the drop spindle. It is still one of the most portable and inexpensive ways to create your own wonderful yarn. Learn how to spin wool, make a 2 ply yarn, and skein your finished yarn. Bring your own top whorl drop spindle to the class OR purchase a Maine-made hardwood spindle of the appropriate weight and size at a discount from the instructor for $25 at the time of the class. All other materials will be provided. 10:00-1:00 ~~~ Fiddlehead Sweet Bag in Tapestry Crochet Instructor’s name - Laurie Sims COURSE OBJECTIVE: Tapestry (also called Intarsia) is the art of working two or more colors at the same time. The Fiddlehead Sweet Bag is an introduction to the method of carrying the second color along the rows making a dense and sturdy fabric that can be reversible and felts down quite nicely when done with wool. You choose the yarn and colors. Size will vary with the chosen yarn, the hook, and the crocheter. You'll be practicing carrying colors and working from a charted design. Great Stash-busting project! Students are expected to be proficient in basic single crochet. Workshop fee -$40.00 Materials fee - No Fee - Student supplies their own yarn (leftovers are encouraged) and appropriate crochet hook for your yarn. Yarn can be be any color, size or fiber. Suggested hooks sizes are D-F for sport weight yarn, G-J for DK or worsted weight. I'll have loaner hooks available. Maximum # of participants - 10 1:00-3:00 ~~~ MINIATURE PUNCH NEEDLE HOOKING Instructor - JANET CONNER Workshop Fee - $30.00/Materials Fee - KIT $25.00 PLUS TOOLS $25.00 Class Size - 4-10 COURSE OBJECTIVE: 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 2 hour 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 $10.00) 1:00-3:00~~~ "Carding Basics and Tricks" Instructor’s name: Debbie Bergman COURSE OBJECTIVE: Have you always felt hand carding was too much trouble? Carding can be a fulfilling part of the spinning experience. Come and explore the gentle art of hand carding, color blending, multicolor rolags, and punis. Learn the difference between woolen and worsted. Students MUST bring their own hand cards or Ashford hand cards will be available for purchase at a discount from the instructor for $58/pair. Fiber and handouts provided. Workshop Fee: $55.00/ Materials fee: None unless you are purchasing hand carders Maximum # of participants: 20