Fall Fiber Expo 2024

Classes

Saturday October 12th & Sunday October 13th 2024

Saturday October 12th 2024

# 101 Batty Bat 3D Needle Felting, Instructor Tina Etter 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $ 65.00 / student

Material Fee: All Materials Included

Skill Level: Beginner

Class Size: 12

I am BATMAN! Well that may be a stretch, but I can stand on my own two feet. Using a variety

of techniques we will felt this Insectivore (mosquito assassin) iconic symbol of the season to

stand 8"tall with a wing span of 12". Please bring a sharp medium size pair of scissors and a

hand towel (never go anywhere without your towel).

# 102 Introduction to Wet Felting – Slippers, Instructor Nancy Macali 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $ 75.00 / Student

Material Fee: All Materials Included - but you do have homework prior to the class.

Skill Level: Beginner

Class Size: 12

Learn how to create a pair of felted wool slippers!

This class will cover basic wet felting techniques and create custom wool slippers. We will discuss the optimal fibers to use and color placement.

Student Homework: Trace each foot on a piece of paper to create patterns; make sure to have at least 2" of paper allowance around each foot.

Please Bring: Bath towel, paper scissors, (1) 20 oz. Gatorade bottle with lid (empty), notebook, pen/pencil, plastic bag (to transport wet slippers) and foot patterns (homework).

Saturday October 12th 2024 Afternoon Classes

# 201 Learning to dye with Professional Dyes, Instructor Missy Cushman 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost $ 65.00 / Student

All Materials Included

Skill Level: Beginner

Class Size: 10

We will begin this class with you choosing a skein of yarn. It will be a 100 gram skein of 463 yards. It is an ideal all purpose yarn

that will be made of (75% SW Merino and 25% Nylon). After choosing your skein we will teach you how to dye your skein using the

variegated dying method, while also using professional dyes. It will then be heated before you take your newly dyed skein home to

cool and then will be able to be washed. What are you going to make??

# 202 Natural Dying, Instructor Mary Minney 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $ 40.00 / Student

All Materials Included

Skill Level: Beginner

Class Size: 8

Fibers have been dyed with a variety of materials including metals, insects and plants for centuries. We will explore the

3 classes of natural dyes. Learn the science of dyeing yarn from plant anatomy, the molecular structure of fibers and the

action of a mordant and modifier. You will take home small yarn samples dyed in class along with natural materials to

dye small quantities of yarn at home.

Sunday October 13th 2024

# 301 Pumpkin 3D Needle Felting, Instructor Tina Etter 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $ 80.00 / Student

Material Fee: All Materials Included

Skill Level: Beginner

Class Size: 12

Born of a mere flower bud. NOW a mighty Squash!

Jack - o - lantern! is ready to taka a place in the pantheon of Halloween Heroes, or maybe just to

stand there and look pretty. Using a variety of techniques we will make a unique symbol of the season

standing 7" tall. Please bring a pair of sharp medium size scissors and a hand towel (never leave home

without your towel).

# 302 Confetti Bowl, Instructor Kathy McMinn 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $ 60.00 / student

Material Fee: All Materials Included

Skill Level: Beginner

Class Size: 10

This is a fun, quick basket to make. You will start with a hardwood base on a mold and lots of colors.

A simple twill up the sides and a matchstick border completes this colorful basket.

# 303 Twined Bag, Instructor Mary Minney 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $ 50.00 / Student

All Materials Included

Skill Level: Beginner

Class Size: 8

Twining, one of the earliest forms of weaving is a technique which uses 2 weft weavers alternating around warp strands.

Using an Ojibwe twining loom, you will create a small bag using the technique of twining. Please bring a pair of scissors with you

to class. Loom is included.

# 304 Introduction to Tapestry, Instructor Heather Macali 9:00 - 1:00

Cost: $ 125.00 / Student

All Materials Included: Weaving Kit - Plexi glass Frame loom (12" X 15"), various yarns and fiber, tapestry needle and comb.

Skill Level: Beginner

Class Size: 12

Bring to Class: Scissors, Note book, pen / pencil.

This class will cover a variety of tapestry techniques - including warping a frame loom, color change, basic composition.

eccentric weft, fringe, ghiordes knots, soumak, and professional finishing. You will choose a weaving kit that includes a

basic frame loom, yarn, tapestry needle and comb.

Students are welcome to bring additional yarn and / or materials to be incorporated into their tapestry, although enough

yarn will be provided. Printed instructions will be given to each student along with access to videos for supplemental

instruction to complete weaving. Each tapestry will be unique, using texture, color and composition. All projects

completed will be one - of - a - kind!!!

Enjoy all of our classes - have a request let us know!!

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