2024 Workshops
2024 Workshops
Open registration begins tomorrow, Sunday, May 19 @12:00am- counting on your honor to not register ahead of time :)
The links below are for your convenience:
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*All workshops offered will run; registration will be accepted up to the day of the workshop.
In this world where you can find a video of almost anything on the internet, we feel that being able to ask real-time questions and interact with real-life humans is still important.
Workshop schedule: Morning sessions 9am-noon; Afternoon sessions 1-4pm; Evening sessions 6-9pm.
Please note that most classes have a materials fee which is paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class.
#100 Julie Benac – Spinning Easy & Elegant Artisan Yarns Full day Wednesday $100
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#100 Julie Benac – Spinning Easy & Elegant Artisan Yarns Full day Wednesday 9am-4pm Bldg 10 Center $100 Skill level: All levels welcome. Should be able to spin a consistent single yarn and know how to adjust wheel. Workshop Description: ...
$100.00
#101 Bex Oliger —Continuous Strand Weaving Two full days Wednesday & Thursday $200
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#101 Bex Oliger —Continuous Strand Weaving Two full days Wednesday & Thursday 9am-4pm Bldg 10 North $200 Skill level: Beginner Workshop Description: Complete a large triangular shawl, a baby blanket or a rectangular scarf using the magical Continuous Strand Weaving...
$200.00
#102 Joan Sheridan —Knit Like a Pro Full Day Wednesday $100
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#102 Joan Sheridan —Knit Like a Pro Full Day Wednesday 9am-4pm Bldg 10 South $100 Skill level: Intermediate Workshop Description: This class is designed to power up your knitting. The class covers seaming, tubular CO and BO, selvedges, increases...
$100.00
#103 M. Theresa Brown—Ecoprint Naturally on Silk & Wool Full day Wednesday $100
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#103 M. Theresa Brown—Ecoprint Naturally on Silk & Wool Full day Wednesday 9am-4pm Bldg 7 North $100 Skill level: Beginner Workshop Description: Learn how to create beautiful natural plant designs directly from Nature on silk and wool. Ecoprinting (also...
$100.00
#104 Tina Etter—Needle Felted KANGAROO Full day Wednesday $100
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#104 Tina Etter—Needle Felted KANGAROO Full day Wednesday 9am-4pm Bldg 8B North $100 Skill level: Intermediate Workshop Description: A Flyer? Well that's a name for a female kangaroo that I was unfamiliar with, but whether you call her a Doe,...
$100.00
#105 Sharon Herwig- Tunisian Crochet Washcloth; Full day Wednesday $100
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#105 Sharon Herwig —Tunisian Crochet - Washcloth Full day Wednesday 9am-4pm Bldg 8B South $100 Skill level: Beginner, however, students need to know how to chain & single-crochet. Workshop Description: Learn Tunisian crochet in this beginner class. You...
$100.00
#106 Tom Knisely- Weaving Multiple Patterns on a Straight 8 Threading Three full days Wed-Fri $300
$300.00
#106 Tom Knisely- Weaving Multiple Patterns on a Straight 8 Threading Three full days Wed-Fri $300
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#106 Tom Knisely- Weaving Multiple Patterns on a Straight 8 Threading Three full days Wed-Fri 9am-4pm Bldg 9 Center $300 Skill level: Intermediate Workshop Description: Weaver's dream of the draft that will give them numerous pattern possibilities on just one...
$300.00
#107 Amy Tyler – Mechanics of Your Wheel Full day Wednesday $100
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#107 Amy Tyler – Mechanics of Your Wheel Full day Wednesday 9am-4pm Bldg 9 South $100 Skill level: All Levels Welcome Workshop Description: Spinning wheels are marvelous machines! In this workshop, we will cover how spinning wheels work. There will...
$100.00
#108 Linda Johnson-Morke-- Felted Sheepy Rug Full Day Wednesday $100
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#108 Linda Johnson-Morke-- Felted Sheepy Rug Full Day Wednesday Gazebo $100 Skill level: All levels welcome Workshop Description: Using picked Karakul wool, locks and prefelted wool, you can bring home an oval rug with a sheep to enjoy every day....
$100.00
#109 Heidi Bukoski—Needle Felted Loon Full Day Wednesday $100
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#109 Heidi Bukoski—Needle Felted Loon Full Day Wednesday 9am-4pm Pavilion North $100 Skill level: Beginner Workshop Description: Students will create a life-like loon entirely out of wool. This project is an excellent opportunity to learn needle felting, or to perfect...
$100.00
#110 Robin Goatey —Using the Mediaeval Bow Loom with Roman Pompeii Rigid Heddle Full day Wednesday $100
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#110 Robin Goatey —Using the Mediaeval Bow Loom with Roman Pompeii Rigid Heddle Full day Wednesday 9am-4pm Pavilion South $100 Skill level: Beginner. Workshop Description: The Mediaeval Bow Loom and Small Scandinavian Rigid Heddle have been used to make small...
$100.00
#111 Bev Larson — Chairside Work Basket Full day Wednesday $100
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#111 Bev Larson — Chairside Work Basket Full day Wednesday 9am-4pm VFW $100 Skill level: Beginner Workshop Description: Learn how to make a Work Basket On Legs, choice of colors.... frame has divided compartments for holding your favorite projects....
$100.00
#112 Nancy Macali —All Day Dye- 2 in 1! Full Day Wednesday $100
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#112 Nancy Macali —All Day Dye- 2 in 1! Full Day Wednesday 9am-4pm Bldg 7 South $100 Skill level: All levels welcome Workshop Description: Learn to ice dye and make fabulous ombré gradations! This all-day class will cover dyeing both...
$100.00
#121 Roiana Buckmaster – Introduction to Weaving on an Inkle Loom Half day Wednesday am $50
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#121 Roiana Buckmaster – Introduction to Weaving on an Inkle Loom Half day Wednesday 9am-noon Bldg 8A north $50 Skill level: Beginner Workshop Description: Have you ever looked at the big looms and wondered if weaving was for you? This...
$50.00
#122 Tammy Jordan —Turkish Spindle 101 Half day Wednesday am $50
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#122 Tammy Jordan —Turkish Spindle 101 Half day Wednesday 9am-noon Bldg 9 North $50 Skill level: Beginner Workshop Description: Have you ever been intrigued by the Turkish spindle and wanted to know what the hype was all about? In this...
$50.00
#131 Heather Macali —Needle Felted Change Purse Half day Wednesday pm $50
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#131 Heather Macali —Needle Felted Change Purse Half day Wednesday 1-4pm Bldg 8A North $50 Skill level: All levels welcome Workshop Description: Learn basic needle felting techniques! This half-day class will cover needle felting and the basic construction of a...
$50.00
#132 Tammy Jordan —Woolen Watercolors - Painting with Wool Half day Wednesday pm $50
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#132 Tammy Jordan —Woolen Watercolors - Painting with Wool Half day Wednesday 1-4pm Bldg 9 North $50 Skill level: Beginner Workshop Description: Come create your very own masterpiece while learning to paint with wool. We’ll start with needle-felting your...
$50.00
#133 Kelly Brandt – Handmade Buttons: The Dorset Crosswheel Button Half day Wednesday pm $50
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#133 Kelly Brandt – Handmade Buttons: The Dorset Crosswheel Button Half day Wednesday 1-4pm Pavilion Center $50 Skill level: Beginner. Be prepared for close work with finer threads. Contact Kelly directly with any questions at 616-374-7176 or kellybrandt@yahoo.com. Workshop Description: ...
$50.00
#140 Heather Macali —Macrame Planter Half Day day Wednesday Evening $50
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#140 Heather Macali —Macrame Planter Evening Wednesday 6-9pm Bldg 8A North $50 Skill level: All levels welcome Workshop Description: Learn how to make a basic macramé planter! This class will cover basic macramé knots, trouble shooting techniques, and offer...
$50.00
#141 Q Wirtz –Continuing Your Freestyle Weaving Journey Evening Wednesday $50
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#141 Q Wirtz –Continuing Your Freestyle Weaving Journey Wednesday Evening 6-9pm Bldg 9 South $50 Skill level: All levels welcome Workshop Description: Weave your heart! Learn to weave freestyle and free-spirited on a simple, easy-to-use floor loom. Honor your inner...
$50.00
#142 Kelly Brandt – Beyond the Button: Dorset Style Thread Jewelry Evening Wednesday $50
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#142 Kelly Brandt – Beyond the Button: Dorset Style Thread Jewelry Wednesday Evening 6-9pm Pavilion Center $50 Skill level: All levels welcome. Be prepared for close work with finer threads. Contact Kelly directly with any questions at 616-374-7176 or kellybrandt@yahoo.com....
$50.00
#143 Bev Larson — Serenity Stones - Rock Weaving Evening Wednesday $50
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#143 Bev Larson — Serenity Stones - Rock Weaving Wednesday Evening 6-9pm VFW $50 Skill level: Intermediate Workshop Description: Have fun playing with beginning weaving on stones (rocks). Fun and relaxing. Students should bring: A smile. Homework: NA Material...
$50.00
#200 Beth Collier—Getting Started with Bobbin Lace Full day Thursday $100
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#200 Beth Collier—Getting Started with Bobbin Lace Full day Thursday 9am-4pm Bldg 10 Center $100 Skill level: Intermediate Workshop Description: Have you ever been mesmerized by someone making bobbin lace? In this class students will learn the fundamentals of the...
$100.00
#201 Joan Sheridan —Baltic Pick Up on the Inkle Full Day Thursday $100
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#201 Joan Sheridan —Baltic Pick Up on the Inkle Full Day Thursday 9am-4pm Bldg 10 South $100 Skill level: Intermediate Workshop Description: Learning the ins and outs of hand manipulating a warp to create patterns is a skill that...
$100.00
#202 M. Theresa Brown: Ecoprint in Color on Silk & Wool Full day Thursday $100
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100 M. Theresa Brown: Ecoprint in Color on Silk & Wool Full day Thursday 9am-4pm Bldg 7 North $100 Skill level: All levels welcome Workshop Description: Learn how to imprint beautiful Plant designs from Nature and create a background...
$100.00
#203 Katja Szrarafinski - Simply Dyeing from the Michigan Garden Full day Thursday $100
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#203 Katja Szrarafinski - Simply Dyeing from the Michigan Garden Full day Thursday 9am-4pm Bldg 7 South $100 Skill level: All Levels Welome Workshop Description: We will dye local fibers, with garden flowers, roots, leaves and skins, using...
$100.00
#204 Sharon Herwig- Tapestry Crochet Basket; Full day Thursday $100
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##204 Sharon Herwig- Tapestry Crochet Basket; Full day Thursday 9am-4pm Bldg 8B South $100 Skill level: Beginner, however, students need to know how to chain & single-crochet. Workshop Description: Make a crocheted basket that actually holds its shape. And learn tapestry...
$100.00
#205 Amy Tyler – Blending Board Basics and More Full day Thursday $100
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#205 Amy Tyler – Blending Board Basics and More Full day Thursday 9am-4pm Bldg 9 South $100 Skill level: All Levels Welcome Workshop Description: The blending board is not just a glorified hand carder or a low-tech version of...
$100.00
#206 Linda Johnson-Morke-- Cush 4 Your Tush Full Day Thursday $100
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#206 Linda Johnson-Morke-- Cush 4 Your Tush Full Day Thursday 9am-4pm Gazebo $100 Skill level: Intermediate Workshop Description: Taking raw fleece and carded wool, you can make a 'Vegan Pelt ', a seat cushion that can be washed and is...
$100.00
#207 Kelly Brandt – The Incredible Inside Out Purse Full Day Thursday $100
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#207 Kelly Brandt – The Incredible Inside Out Purse Full Day Thursday 9am-4pm Pavilion Center $100 Skill level: Intermediate Workshop Description: Using a resist to keep the inside of purse open, we will build a symmetric shape and felt it....
$100.00