Fiber Arts

Saturday, October 10 | 9a-5p
Sunday, October 11 | 1p-5p

Instructor: Doug Lowman
Location: Stone Building

Through this workshop, you will learn to weave a stool using 5-mm cane in one of several beautiful patterns.  The patterns include a single diamond pattern, a double diamond pattern, and an undulating twill pattern. The instructor will provide suitable stools, 5-mm cane, and all necessary tools. You will leave the workshop with a beautifully caned stool or stools to enjoy for years to come! 

*Note: Moderate hand strength recommended. No recent shoulder, arm, or hand injuries - as the workshop could exacerbate these injuries.

Saturday, October 10 | 9a-12p

Instructor: Deborah Mason Lowman
Location: Fiber Studio

Come, join us for three hours of needle felting fun! In this class, you will learn the single needle technique of sculpting three dimensional forms in wool. Deborah will teach the basics of needle felting and will lead the class through shaping mushrooms, leaves, and acorns as well as the application of color and the finishing touches of your project. The purpose of the class is to teach the felting skills needed for you to make your own, unique fiber creations. All class materials will be provided.

Students will learn the art of weaving on a small rigid heddle loom. The loom will be warped and ready for the students to weave a sampler using 2 shafts. They will learn the simplest plain weave to several finger manipulated weaves and have the opportunity to design their sampler by selecting colors for several different types of weaving, leaving with a finished wall hanging or table runner.

August 14 | 5:30-7:30p

August 15 | 3-5:30p

August 16 | 3-5:30p

This workshop will teach the student how to use merino wool for wet felting a landscape. The process of designing a landscape of the students choice will result in a 4" X 4" piece using the wet felting technique. This piece can then be taken home that day to dry and the student can place it in a frame or mount it on wood.

2-6PM September 5, 6

Introduction to the spinning wheel with Nancy Mahala.

This class includes an introduction to the spinning wheel, it's parts and function. You will learn about wool fiber--how and why spinning works to turn a fuzzy pile of fiber into strands you can use to create something beautiful.

Students will learn how to spin yarn on in the same traditional way as our ancestors, using a wheel and a drop spindle. We will do some wool processing using hand cards and a drum carder.

Students will take home a small skein of their own handspun yarn and much knowledge about the process of turning fiber into yarn. All materials and equipment are included.

If you own a spinning wheel, bring it to class. 

2-5PM September 25, 26, 27

Students will learn the art of weaving on a small rigid heddle loom. The loom will be warped and ready for the students to weave a sampler using 2 shafts. They will learn the simplest plain weave to several finger manipulated weaves and have the opportunity to design their sampler by selecting colors for several different types of weaving, leaving with a finished wall hanging or table runner.

October 19, 9AM-12PM

October 20, 9AM-12:30PM

October 21, 9AM-12:30PM