Artists have taken ply-splitting to the next dimension – 3D! You will start with a few simple braids to get you comfortable with the gripfid and the quarter twist. You will be aught the skills; you will make the creative decisions.
Silky and gorgeous wearable art are the inspiration for this class. It is not typical nuno felt. Strips of fine merino wool will be laid in interesting designs upon the silk.
During your felt exploration, there will be time for experimentation, as well as inspiration. You will create fabulous felt and nuno-felt hats through the wet-felting process. You will focus on techniques, patterns, and concepts using both open and closed resists to design our millinery creations.
Stitched shibori is a resist-dye technique that uses hand stitching to create pattern, line, and texture on cloth. Through demonstration and guided practice, you will create a series of stitched samples that emphasize intentional design and surface development.
In this dye workshop, you will work hands-on with the dyes. You will get both historical and practical information, tips, and guidance. A lot of basic home products get overlooked as dyes because they are around us and maybe even in our kitchens everyday
If you want to be a better spinner, this class will help. You will learn short forward draft, short backwards draft (with/without twist between your hands), from the fold, supported long draw, double-draft long draw, unassisted long draw, and more.
Gain inspiration and skill at matching different fleece for different types of yarn for diverse end products. Create a truly hand spun textile to share that shows the gifts that wool has to give. Touch on spinning methods, wheel set ups, lessons in consistency, fulling, and more!
This workshop is designed for beginners who want a practical, encouraging start to spinning on a wheel or electric spinner. You will be guided step by step through setup, basic mechanics, and the foundational drafting skills that make spinning feel understandable and repeatable.
You will delve into the basics of crackle weave in an orderly and easily understood manner. The goal is to introduce you to the beauty of crackle weave as well as introduce you to different treadling options. Color is an important part of the crackle weave.
Unlock your potential of tied weaves in this immersive workshop ready to explore both structural elegance and creative versatility. You will learn foundational principles: including unit weaves, pattern shafts, and tie-downs. Historical and contemporary examples will deepen your understanding.