MINI-WORKSHOPS August 16-18, 2024 

The purpose of Mini-Workshops is to accommodate attendees who may not have the time for a full workshop or who are totally new to the fiber arts and just want to give it a try!

There is no pre-registration for mini-workshops.  First come, first served.  Workshops are approximately 90 minutes (1.5 hrs) in length. 

The maximum fee is $30, and classes are capped at 12 students.

Fees are paid directly to the instructor at the time of the workshop.

Friday Mini-Workshops 

Heather Macali- Introduction to Tapestry Weaving $25   8 Students   Friday 8/16/24 1-2:30pm

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This class will cover a variety of tapestry techniques -including warping a frame loom, color change, basic composition, fringe, ghiordes
knots, sumac, and professional finishing. You have the choice to create a small wall hanging or ornament.
 
Supplies Provided: Various yarns, fiber, and a hanging stick or rod are included in the material fee. Looms are provided to utilize during the workshop, however are not included in the material fee – if a student would like to purchase the loom at the end of the workshop, we offer them for $25. A tapestry needle and comb are also available to utilize during the class with the option to purchase at the end.

If possible please bring: Scissors, notebook – if you want to take notes, and a writing utensil.

 

Nancy Binkowski- Broom Making   $30    12 students     Friday 8/16/24 1-2:30pm

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Try Something a little different!  Broom Making! This mini workshop gives you a chance to make a broom that is beautiful, functional and you can say, "I made it myself!"  These simple to make yet elegant looking brooms are sure to delight. I have a wide selection of twine to choose from for wrapping your whisk broom, if you want  a festive broom for an upcoming season decoration or if you want it to coordinate with your fiber hide-out decor, or just pick one of the colors you like best.  After you wrap your broom, you will learn how to stitch your broom.  Most of this workshop is work at your own pace with as much or as little help as you need.  Please don't be afraid to take this workshop if you have concerns about sore hands or shoulders, I have worked with a lot of people with limitations. I am happy to help you make modifications to wrapping techniques so that you can successfully make your broom.

Q Wirtz, Katy Tuberville and Helena Bristow Try it!  E-spinning on the EEW  6.1    $30  10 Students    Friday 8/16/24 3-4:30pm         

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This hands-on workshop hosted by The Foldout Cat, Oink Pigments, and Yarn Adventure will cover the basics of learning to spin with the Electric Eel Wheel 6.1. Participants will have the opportunity to play with 1 ounce of fiber from Oink Pigments or The Foldout Cat, learn the basics of spinning with an electric wheel, and get one on one feedback on technique.  Join the spinning craze and get a chance to spin on a Dreaming Robots Electric Eel Wheel 6.1!

 

Mriya Gerhardt- Wet Felted Calla Lilly   $30  12 Students     Friday 8/16/24 3-4:30pm

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In this class participants will make wet felted calla flower. Students will learn how to make a whole flower from wool and viscose fiber with wet felting technique using your hands, water and soap.

Instructor will provide all the materials necessary to make flower, several colors of wool will be available so that you can choose the color of your flower. 

Saturday Mini-Workshops

Bethanea Kattwitz - Wet Felted Geodes     $25   12 Students   Saturday 8/17/24 10-11:30am

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Learn how to mix and shape wool roving to make a beautiful geode! Felted geodes are a great way to get your hands wet in the art of felting! Students will learn how to work with roving, layer colors, and wet felt using the simplest of tools, your hands and water. Each rock will be completely
different and it feels like magic when you get to cut open your creation.

 

 

Nancy Macali- Embroidery Basics    $25   8 Students    Saturday 8/17/24 1-2:30pm     

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This class is for beginners or people who would like a review to improve their embroidery skills.  We will discuss fabric, needle, and thread selection along with the proper hooping of your project.  During class we will practice 5 – 10 embroidery stitches and discuss how they can be
incorporated into your projects.
 
Supplies Provided: Fabric, Hand Sewing Needles, Floss, Pearl Cotton, Embroidery Hoop, and Note Sheet.  Students may purchase a pocket size embroidery book for an additional $8.50.
 
If possible, students should bring small embroidery scissors, any threads or ribbon they might like to experiment with, and a writing utensil.

Q Wirtz , Katy Tuberville and Helena Bristow- Try it!  E-spinning on the EEW 6.1     $30   10 Students    Saturday 8/17/24 1-2:30pm                 Expo Bldg Booth #375-6

This hands-on workshop hosted by The Foldout Cat, Oink Pigments, and Yarn Adventure will cover the basics of learning to spin with the Electric Eel Wheel 6.1. Participants will have the opportunity to play with 1 ounce of fiber from Oink Pigments or The Foldout Cat, learn the basics of spinning with an electric wheel, and get one on one feedback on technique.  Join the spinning craze and get a chance to spin on a Dreaming Robots Electric Eel Wheel 6.1!

Bex Oliger- 25 Things You Didn't Know About Knitting   $30    12 students  Saturday 8/17/24 3-4:30pm

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A must have class about YOUR knitting! Topics covered include but are never limited to: how do you knit? holding the yarn, stitch structure, gauge, hand, fiber/needle choices, substituting yarns, cast-on/bind-off, side edges, correcting mistakes, knitting left and right handed, knitting forward and backwards plus random historic and cultural anecdotes.

If possible, please bring size 7 circular needles, any length.

 

Katie Goff- Learn to Use a Lucet Fork!   $30  12 Students      Saturday 8/17/24 3-4:30pm

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We will learn the basics of using a Lucet to create a square braid, and explore a few additional techniques for more styles and braid designs. 

 

Sunday Mini-Workshop

Tracy Ross- CAGBA Colored Angora Goat Inspection Training Class       $35    Sunday 8/18/24 10-Noon

Angora Goat Barn 

Tracy Ross will teach how to "judge" our own goats.  Students will qualify as a certified CAGBA inspector with the class.  Handouts provided.