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Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Fiber + Twist = Yarn!
with Tasha Miller Griffith
Learn to spin your own yarn--it's pure magic! We'll learn about different fiber types and spinning styles, and start spinning using a versatile, portable spindle in this fun and approachable class. You'll leave ready to begin your own adventures spinning yarn for knitting, weaving, or whatever else you want to make.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: A drop spindle around 1.5-2 oz weight. Tasha will email sources of where to purchase spindles, if needed.
Location: Arizona Room
with Tasha Miller Griffith
Learn to spin your own yarn--it's pure magic! We'll learn about different fiber types and spinning styles, and start spinning using a versatile, portable spindle in this fun and approachable class. You'll leave ready to begin your own adventures spinning yarn for knitting, weaving, or whatever else you want to make.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: A drop spindle around 1.5-2 oz weight. Tasha will email sources of where to purchase spindles, if needed.
Location: Arizona Room
Bleach Designed T-shirt
with Merry Warner
In this class, you will learn how to alter blank T-shirts using both regular bleach and Soft Scrub. You will leave the class with a finished T-shirt.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: All materials included in class fee.
Location: Verde A Room
with Merry Warner
In this class, you will learn how to alter blank T-shirts using both regular bleach and Soft Scrub. You will leave the class with a finished T-shirt.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: All materials included in class fee.
Location: Verde A Room
Fair Isle Knitting
with Louise Hall
Fair Isle is a stranded technique which I will teach using 2 colors at a time with one color in each hand, essentially knitting English and Continental at the same time. This sounds difficult but is pretty simple to pick up and is so much fun! I will discuss color ideas and we will start knitting a piece I designed which can be adapted to wrist warmers, can cozy or little bag.
Experience: Intermediate. Previous chart reading experience necessary.
Cost: $60
Students need to bring: All material included in class fee
Location: Verde B Room
with Louise Hall
Fair Isle is a stranded technique which I will teach using 2 colors at a time with one color in each hand, essentially knitting English and Continental at the same time. This sounds difficult but is pretty simple to pick up and is so much fun! I will discuss color ideas and we will start knitting a piece I designed which can be adapted to wrist warmers, can cozy or little bag.
Experience: Intermediate. Previous chart reading experience necessary.
Cost: $60
Students need to bring: All material included in class fee
Location: Verde B Room
Knitting Expedition or
99% Opinion, 1% Fact
with Terry Neal
Join me in this class and challenge yourself to try knitting from a different view. It just might spark a bit of magic into your knitting and answer some of those questions we often hear about style and techniques.
On this expedition we will explore the magical knit stitch. I want to share with you the what, why, and how of knitting. In a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere we will try three different styles of knitting: Continental, English and combined East-West. We will also discuss the pros and cons of each.
After a bit of play with the above styles, we will spend time exploring clever tips and trying different ways to do what you have been doing all along. Examples include: Casting on and blinding off (there are so many options!); knitting back instead of turning your work; gauge and what to do when it 'lies'.
Experience: Beginner and beyond
Cost: $40
Students need to bring: Yarn: smooth, worsted/#4 weight wool yarn, such as Cascade 220, in a light color. Needles: your favorite style of knitting needle in US size 8 (5/0 mm), 24 " long if it's a circular needle.
Location: Granite Mountain Room
99% Opinion, 1% Fact
with Terry Neal
Join me in this class and challenge yourself to try knitting from a different view. It just might spark a bit of magic into your knitting and answer some of those questions we often hear about style and techniques.
On this expedition we will explore the magical knit stitch. I want to share with you the what, why, and how of knitting. In a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere we will try three different styles of knitting: Continental, English and combined East-West. We will also discuss the pros and cons of each.
After a bit of play with the above styles, we will spend time exploring clever tips and trying different ways to do what you have been doing all along. Examples include: Casting on and blinding off (there are so many options!); knitting back instead of turning your work; gauge and what to do when it 'lies'.
Experience: Beginner and beyond
Cost: $40
Students need to bring: Yarn: smooth, worsted/#4 weight wool yarn, such as Cascade 220, in a light color. Needles: your favorite style of knitting needle in US size 8 (5/0 mm), 24 " long if it's a circular needle.
Location: Granite Mountain Room
Log Cabin Weaving on a Floor or Table Loom
with Amanda Neal
Trying to build up your weaving skills? Want to learn color and weave technique? Log Cabin weaving is a great and easy way to start. This warping technique takes some planning and patience, but it is worth it! Create blocks of color that seem to change directions. You will learn how to weave with two shuttles at a time and how to manipulate those blocks of color. Students will warp at home so that we can explore the log cabin weave structure in class. Come and make a beautiful scarf and expand your love of weaving!
Experience: Beginner
Cost: $50
Students need to bring: 4 shaft table or floor loom-at least 15" wide, 2 shuttles with bobbins. 440 yards of each of 2 colors in DK weight yarn. Color A-Dark, Color B-Light. (Warping instructions will be emailed 2 weeks prior to class)
Location: Cottonwood Room
with Amanda Neal
Trying to build up your weaving skills? Want to learn color and weave technique? Log Cabin weaving is a great and easy way to start. This warping technique takes some planning and patience, but it is worth it! Create blocks of color that seem to change directions. You will learn how to weave with two shuttles at a time and how to manipulate those blocks of color. Students will warp at home so that we can explore the log cabin weave structure in class. Come and make a beautiful scarf and expand your love of weaving!
Experience: Beginner
Cost: $50
Students need to bring: 4 shaft table or floor loom-at least 15" wide, 2 shuttles with bobbins. 440 yards of each of 2 colors in DK weight yarn. Color A-Dark, Color B-Light. (Warping instructions will be emailed 2 weeks prior to class)
Location: Cottonwood Room
Friday 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Wet Felted Mittens
with Julia Garina
NO FELTING EXPERIENCE required. It takes times, but it doesn't require experience. I will explain to you the steps of making a pattern, how to layer the wool, how to work out the edges, and more. The most important time - I will show HOW and help you with your mittens. At the end of the workshop, you will have your mittens felted!!!
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $100
Students need to bring: Bubble wrap, old towel, scissors, sprinkler, bowl for water, bar of soap, sander (if you have it, do not purchase for this class).
Location: Chino Room
with Julia Garina
NO FELTING EXPERIENCE required. It takes times, but it doesn't require experience. I will explain to you the steps of making a pattern, how to layer the wool, how to work out the edges, and more. The most important time - I will show HOW and help you with your mittens. At the end of the workshop, you will have your mittens felted!!!
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $100
Students need to bring: Bubble wrap, old towel, scissors, sprinkler, bowl for water, bar of soap, sander (if you have it, do not purchase for this class).
Location: Chino Room
Finishing for Fiber Artists
with Tasha Miller Griffith
Learn to give your handmade woven, dyed, or felted pieces an elegant, professional finish. We'll cover how to use a sewing machine with handmade textiles, useful hand sewing stitches, and which methods are best for which materials. I'll also answer questions specific to your projects. You'll leave this workshop with many ideas to make the final details of your project as special as the rest of it.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: Basic sewing tools i.e. scissors, needles, and thimbles, if you have them. If you would like to bring a sewing machine, you're welcome to, just please make sure it is in good working order (sewing machine repair is outside the scope of this class), and that you have the manual, spare bobbins and needles, etc.
Location: Arizona Room
with Tasha Miller Griffith
Learn to give your handmade woven, dyed, or felted pieces an elegant, professional finish. We'll cover how to use a sewing machine with handmade textiles, useful hand sewing stitches, and which methods are best for which materials. I'll also answer questions specific to your projects. You'll leave this workshop with many ideas to make the final details of your project as special as the rest of it.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: Basic sewing tools i.e. scissors, needles, and thimbles, if you have them. If you would like to bring a sewing machine, you're welcome to, just please make sure it is in good working order (sewing machine repair is outside the scope of this class), and that you have the manual, spare bobbins and needles, etc.
Location: Arizona Room
Nuno Felted Scarf
with Louise Hall
Nuno Felting is a wet-felting technique whereby we massage wool fibers to get them to migrate through a solid fabric base. I will teach you how to make a Nuno Felt scarf incorporating Merino wool roving, silk fibers and silk fabrics to make a wearable collage.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $60
Students need to bring: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you can get wet. Elbow grease.
Location: Verde A Room
with Louise Hall
Nuno Felting is a wet-felting technique whereby we massage wool fibers to get them to migrate through a solid fabric base. I will teach you how to make a Nuno Felt scarf incorporating Merino wool roving, silk fibers and silk fabrics to make a wearable collage.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $60
Students need to bring: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you can get wet. Elbow grease.
Location: Verde A Room
Brioche - No Pastry Here
with Terry Neal
There won't be any French pastry served in this class. Instead, you will be introduced to a fun, playful, soft and squishy stitch pattern that is gaining in popularity and showing up in designs across the knitting community. Using Brioche stitches and two different colors of yarn, we will knit a cup cozy in the round. This pattern is written for a beginning Brioche class to provide you with the opportunity to test Brioche without the commitment of a large project. I hope it will give you some insight into the intriguing world of Brioche.
Experience: Intermediate
Cost: $40
Students need to bring: US size 5 (3.75) double pointed needles (or your preferred type of needles for knitting int he round), or the size needed to obtain gauge. Worsted weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors (yardage amounts provided with pre-work info). Darning needle. Locking stitch markers.
Location: Granite Mountain Room
with Terry Neal
There won't be any French pastry served in this class. Instead, you will be introduced to a fun, playful, soft and squishy stitch pattern that is gaining in popularity and showing up in designs across the knitting community. Using Brioche stitches and two different colors of yarn, we will knit a cup cozy in the round. This pattern is written for a beginning Brioche class to provide you with the opportunity to test Brioche without the commitment of a large project. I hope it will give you some insight into the intriguing world of Brioche.
Experience: Intermediate
Cost: $40
Students need to bring: US size 5 (3.75) double pointed needles (or your preferred type of needles for knitting int he round), or the size needed to obtain gauge. Worsted weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors (yardage amounts provided with pre-work info). Darning needle. Locking stitch markers.
Location: Granite Mountain Room
Hands On Chart Design
with Velvet Dishon
We will turn a written stitch into a bias shaped lace shawl that is charted. We will all be charting the same shawl, but it will be exclusive to AFAR and not previously published. Using graph paper, and an instructor supplied written stitch, students will learn how to translate the written stitch pattern into a use friendly chart. Students will leave class with the pattern for a bias shaped shawl ready to be cast on.
Experience: Intermediate
Cost: $30
Students need to bring: Pencil and eraser
Location: Verde B Room
with Velvet Dishon
We will turn a written stitch into a bias shaped lace shawl that is charted. We will all be charting the same shawl, but it will be exclusive to AFAR and not previously published. Using graph paper, and an instructor supplied written stitch, students will learn how to translate the written stitch pattern into a use friendly chart. Students will leave class with the pattern for a bias shaped shawl ready to be cast on.
Experience: Intermediate
Cost: $30
Students need to bring: Pencil and eraser
Location: Verde B Room
Weaving with a Twist: Leno Lace on a Rigid Heddle Loom
with Amanda Neal
Learn how to make a beautiful delicate woven lace scarf, with the hand manipulated technique, Leno Lace. You will learn how to twist your warp threads into many intricate designs. You can use this to create a light, open fabric or add to any plain weave pattern to spice things up a bit. You can choose to create your lace shawl in one color or multiple colors for a whole new look.
Experience: Beginner
Cost: $50
Students need to bring: Rigid heddle loom-at least 10" wide, 1 shuttle, 1 pick up stick
Location: Cottonwood Room
with Amanda Neal
Learn how to make a beautiful delicate woven lace scarf, with the hand manipulated technique, Leno Lace. You will learn how to twist your warp threads into many intricate designs. You can use this to create a light, open fabric or add to any plain weave pattern to spice things up a bit. You can choose to create your lace shawl in one color or multiple colors for a whole new look.
Experience: Beginner
Cost: $50
Students need to bring: Rigid heddle loom-at least 10" wide, 1 shuttle, 1 pick up stick
Location: Cottonwood Room
Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Two Session Classes
Two Session Classes
Printing on Fabric
with Elizabeth Odiorne
Learn to create one-of-a-kind printed fabrics filled with pattern and color! This class will provide instruction in the surface design technique mono-printing with plexiglass on fabric made from natural fibers. Demonstrations will be given to show multiple methods in the design process. With the use of transparent water-based, custom mixed pigments you can achieve multiple color overlays while exploring texture and patterns. You will experience the beginning, middle and the end result of the development of a hand-printed textile with both random printing and repeat using grid registration.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $90
Students need to bring: T-pins, 1-2 yards of 100% cotton fabric, masking tape, plexiglass (pre-cut in various sizes ranging from 2'x2' up to 10"x10")
Location: Prescott Room
with Elizabeth Odiorne
Learn to create one-of-a-kind printed fabrics filled with pattern and color! This class will provide instruction in the surface design technique mono-printing with plexiglass on fabric made from natural fibers. Demonstrations will be given to show multiple methods in the design process. With the use of transparent water-based, custom mixed pigments you can achieve multiple color overlays while exploring texture and patterns. You will experience the beginning, middle and the end result of the development of a hand-printed textile with both random printing and repeat using grid registration.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $90
Students need to bring: T-pins, 1-2 yards of 100% cotton fabric, masking tape, plexiglass (pre-cut in various sizes ranging from 2'x2' up to 10"x10")
Location: Prescott Room
Tenneriffe Weaving on a Gourd Shard
with Shelley Fletcher and Diane Rogers
You will receive a cleaned and prepared gourd shard ready for color and weave. First steps will be coloring with ink dyes with embossed highlights. Students will learn the variations of layout for tenerife designs, stringing the warp, and 3 basic stitches with variations to complete their designs. Most students will be close to completion by the end of the day or will rake enough materials home to finish later. Students will learn the basics of tenerife in a circular/oval pattern. In the second session we will also discuss the variations of stringing straight warps and the special problems it presents.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $120
Students need to bring: All materials included in class fee
Location: Bradshaw Room
with Shelley Fletcher and Diane Rogers
You will receive a cleaned and prepared gourd shard ready for color and weave. First steps will be coloring with ink dyes with embossed highlights. Students will learn the variations of layout for tenerife designs, stringing the warp, and 3 basic stitches with variations to complete their designs. Most students will be close to completion by the end of the day or will rake enough materials home to finish later. Students will learn the basics of tenerife in a circular/oval pattern. In the second session we will also discuss the variations of stringing straight warps and the special problems it presents.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $120
Students need to bring: All materials included in class fee
Location: Bradshaw Room
Hand Weave on a Box Loom
with Mary Conti
You will learn how to warp a box and weave the bottom and all around it so that you end up with a container for coasters, sewing or weaving tools, etc. Box, warp, one long weaving needle and some yarns will be provided.
Experience: Beginner
Cost: $75
Students need to bring: Sharp paper scissors to cut notches in their box, yarns of their choice to weave the box, a pen/ pencil and paper for notes, a marker to mark their box with a design if wanted, and a curved sacking needle.
Location: Clarkdale Room
with Mary Conti
You will learn how to warp a box and weave the bottom and all around it so that you end up with a container for coasters, sewing or weaving tools, etc. Box, warp, one long weaving needle and some yarns will be provided.
Experience: Beginner
Cost: $75
Students need to bring: Sharp paper scissors to cut notches in their box, yarns of their choice to weave the box, a pen/ pencil and paper for notes, a marker to mark their box with a design if wanted, and a curved sacking needle.
Location: Clarkdale Room
Wild and Wooly Art Yarns
with Sallie Gurth
You will learn how to prep for an art yarn spin including using rolags and batts, creating needle and wet felted inclusions to add to their yarns, using a core yarn and lock spinning. Students will create multiple art yarn samples, incl. inclusions, core spinning and lock spinning.
Experience: Intermediate
Cost: $120
Student need to bring: Spinning wheel with the largest orifice you have (class not suitable for drop or supported spindles).
Location: Jerome Room
with Sallie Gurth
You will learn how to prep for an art yarn spin including using rolags and batts, creating needle and wet felted inclusions to add to their yarns, using a core yarn and lock spinning. Students will create multiple art yarn samples, incl. inclusions, core spinning and lock spinning.
Experience: Intermediate
Cost: $120
Student need to bring: Spinning wheel with the largest orifice you have (class not suitable for drop or supported spindles).
Location: Jerome Room
Friday: 8 am - 12:00 noon
Saturday: 8 am - 12:00 noon and 1:15 - 4:15 pm
Three Session Class
Saturday: 8 am - 12:00 noon and 1:15 - 4:15 pm
Three Session Class
Shibori and Indigo
with Penelope Coles
A hands-on workshop introducing basic shibori resist techniques and indigo dyeing with the objective of providing students with the inspiration and confidence to create at home on their own. This class will be held over two days in three sessions with an early start time of 8AM each day.
Day 1:
- Overview of shibori resist techniques including clamping, wrapping and stitching;
- Participate in the preparation of a natural, cold, iron indigo vat, easily duplicated at home;
- Prepare 4 or 5 shibori samples.
Day 2:
- Dyeing samples;
- Discussion of indigo, varieties and preparation methodologies, ideas and sources.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $120
Student need to bring: Wear comfortable clothing that can be stained. Bring and apron and small tipped scissors. Additional information will be emailed prior to class to the email address provided at registration.
Location: Chino Room
with Penelope Coles
A hands-on workshop introducing basic shibori resist techniques and indigo dyeing with the objective of providing students with the inspiration and confidence to create at home on their own. This class will be held over two days in three sessions with an early start time of 8AM each day.
Day 1:
- Overview of shibori resist techniques including clamping, wrapping and stitching;
- Participate in the preparation of a natural, cold, iron indigo vat, easily duplicated at home;
- Prepare 4 or 5 shibori samples.
Day 2:
- Dyeing samples;
- Discussion of indigo, varieties and preparation methodologies, ideas and sources.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $120
Student need to bring: Wear comfortable clothing that can be stained. Bring and apron and small tipped scissors. Additional information will be emailed prior to class to the email address provided at registration.
Location: Chino Room
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Creative Mending: Knit
with Tasha Miller Griffith
Everyone is welcome in this workshop, from beginners who have never sewn a stitch before to experienced fiber artists looking for more ways to add unique touches and extend the life of their handmade garments. Come to this session only, or pair it with a separate workshop of mending woven fabrics for a complete suite of mending techniques.
This class will focus on knit fabrics (found in sweaters, socks, and T-shirts). We'll learn how these textiles are made and how to fix them. We'll practice duplicate stitch and needle felting by hand, and patching with a sewing machine, if you have one. I'll will answer questions specific to your projects.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: Most importantly, bring any garments/textiles you want to mend. *Note: please bring clean items for mending - woolens, delicates, and things that are coming apart can be gently hand washed. Bring basic sewing tools, i.e. scissors, needles and thimbles, if you have them. If you would like to bring a sewing machine, you're welcome to, just please make sure it is in good working order (sewing machine repair is outside the scope of this class), and that you have the manual, spare bobbins and needles, etc.
Location: Arizona Room
with Tasha Miller Griffith
Everyone is welcome in this workshop, from beginners who have never sewn a stitch before to experienced fiber artists looking for more ways to add unique touches and extend the life of their handmade garments. Come to this session only, or pair it with a separate workshop of mending woven fabrics for a complete suite of mending techniques.
This class will focus on knit fabrics (found in sweaters, socks, and T-shirts). We'll learn how these textiles are made and how to fix them. We'll practice duplicate stitch and needle felting by hand, and patching with a sewing machine, if you have one. I'll will answer questions specific to your projects.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: Most importantly, bring any garments/textiles you want to mend. *Note: please bring clean items for mending - woolens, delicates, and things that are coming apart can be gently hand washed. Bring basic sewing tools, i.e. scissors, needles and thimbles, if you have them. If you would like to bring a sewing machine, you're welcome to, just please make sure it is in good working order (sewing machine repair is outside the scope of this class), and that you have the manual, spare bobbins and needles, etc.
Location: Arizona Room
Vessels and Votives: Wet Felting Workshop
with Kim Buchheit
This hands-on workshop will teach participants the techniques needed to create a small felted wool vessel or luminaria using a plastic resist. During this four-hour immersion class, participants will gain the confidence to create additional 3D felted pieces at home. At the end of the workshop, students will take home their beautiful handmade bowl or luminaria (with fairy lights included). A detailed wet felting instruction handout will also be provided. NOTE: This class begins at 8:00 a.m.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $80
Students need to bring: Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that can get soapy and wet. Large towel for sopping up water.
Location: Verde B Room
with Kim Buchheit
This hands-on workshop will teach participants the techniques needed to create a small felted wool vessel or luminaria using a plastic resist. During this four-hour immersion class, participants will gain the confidence to create additional 3D felted pieces at home. At the end of the workshop, students will take home their beautiful handmade bowl or luminaria (with fairy lights included). A detailed wet felting instruction handout will also be provided. NOTE: This class begins at 8:00 a.m.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $80
Students need to bring: Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that can get soapy and wet. Large towel for sopping up water.
Location: Verde B Room
Spinning a Cabled Yarn
with Nancy Wilson
Cabled yarns are a unique yarn created with a minimum of four singles. They can be thick and thin or all similar thickness, same color or multiple colors, or even different textures. Come learn how to make this yarn, and you'll learn more about how twisty works at the same time.
Experience: Beginner (need to be comfortable spinning singles and basic ply techniques)
Cost: $50
Students need to bring: Two 2-ply yarns (z singles, s ply) prior to class approximately 50 yards in length. Spinning wheel, lazy kate, extra bobbins, niddy noddy.
Location: Jerome Room
with Nancy Wilson
Cabled yarns are a unique yarn created with a minimum of four singles. They can be thick and thin or all similar thickness, same color or multiple colors, or even different textures. Come learn how to make this yarn, and you'll learn more about how twisty works at the same time.
Experience: Beginner (need to be comfortable spinning singles and basic ply techniques)
Cost: $50
Students need to bring: Two 2-ply yarns (z singles, s ply) prior to class approximately 50 yards in length. Spinning wheel, lazy kate, extra bobbins, niddy noddy.
Location: Jerome Room
Saturday 1:15 - 4:15 pm
Creative Mending: Woven
with Tasha Miller Griffith
Everyone is welcome in this class, from beginners who have never sewn a stitch before to experienced fiber artists looking for more ways to add unique touches and extend the life of their handmade garments. Come to this session only, or pair it with the workshop on mending knits for a complete suite of mending techniques.
Focusing on woven fabrics (found in jeans, jackets, and dress shirts), we'll learn about how these textiles are made and how to fix them. We'll practice bro-style patchwork, repairing seams, and making simple alterations by hand or with a sewing machine, if you have one. I'll also answer questions specific to your projects.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: Most importantly, bring any garments/textiles you want to mend. *Note: Please bring clean items for mending. Woolens, delicates, and things that are coming apart can be gently hand washed. Also, bring basic sewing tools i.e. scissors, needles, and thimbles, if you have them. If you would like to bring a sewing machine, you're welcome to, just please make sure it is in good working order (sewing machine repair is outside the scope of this class), and that you have the manual, spare bobbins and needles, etc.
Location: Arizona Room
with Tasha Miller Griffith
Everyone is welcome in this class, from beginners who have never sewn a stitch before to experienced fiber artists looking for more ways to add unique touches and extend the life of their handmade garments. Come to this session only, or pair it with the workshop on mending knits for a complete suite of mending techniques.
Focusing on woven fabrics (found in jeans, jackets, and dress shirts), we'll learn about how these textiles are made and how to fix them. We'll practice bro-style patchwork, repairing seams, and making simple alterations by hand or with a sewing machine, if you have one. I'll also answer questions specific to your projects.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: Most importantly, bring any garments/textiles you want to mend. *Note: Please bring clean items for mending. Woolens, delicates, and things that are coming apart can be gently hand washed. Also, bring basic sewing tools i.e. scissors, needles, and thimbles, if you have them. If you would like to bring a sewing machine, you're welcome to, just please make sure it is in good working order (sewing machine repair is outside the scope of this class), and that you have the manual, spare bobbins and needles, etc.
Location: Arizona Room
Introduction to Fiber Reactive Dyes
with Sarah Buchanan
In this class we will use the hand-painting technique to create the color way pictured on 100% cotton sport weight yarn. This method allows colors to blend without becoming muddy. We will also dye a 65% silk 25% linen fingering weight yarn. We will create a tonal color way by overlaying colors on top of each other. This blend will also demonstrate how silk absorbs color differently than the linen. There are many ways to dye silk, so we will discuss other options using fiber reactive dyes as well as acid and lanraset dyes. Because of the nature of fiber reactive dyes, projects will be rinsed at home with directions and supplies provided.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: All materials included in class fee
Location: Verde B Room
with Sarah Buchanan
In this class we will use the hand-painting technique to create the color way pictured on 100% cotton sport weight yarn. This method allows colors to blend without becoming muddy. We will also dye a 65% silk 25% linen fingering weight yarn. We will create a tonal color way by overlaying colors on top of each other. This blend will also demonstrate how silk absorbs color differently than the linen. There are many ways to dye silk, so we will discuss other options using fiber reactive dyes as well as acid and lanraset dyes. Because of the nature of fiber reactive dyes, projects will be rinsed at home with directions and supplies provided.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: All materials included in class fee
Location: Verde B Room
Knit a Bias Lace Shawl with Beads
with Velvet Dishon
We will use the charted pattern from the Hands On Chart Design class (or if class not taken, a copy of the pattern will be supplied) to cast on and start knitting lace. Students will learn how to place beads on knitting using 2 different inexpensive tools, how to read a charted pattern and compare it to a companion written pattern, and the basics of the popular bias shawl shape construction. Students will also learn a few tips and tricks of making lace knitting "user friendly".
Experience: Intermediate
Cost: $30
Students need to bring: Lace (#1) or fingering/sock (#2) weight yarn, appropriate size 24" or 32" circular needles, 300-400 size 6/0 beads (depending on amount of bling desired) to complement yarn, a steel crochet hook that will fit a bead on the end, a small container for bead management.
Location: Jerome Room
with Velvet Dishon
We will use the charted pattern from the Hands On Chart Design class (or if class not taken, a copy of the pattern will be supplied) to cast on and start knitting lace. Students will learn how to place beads on knitting using 2 different inexpensive tools, how to read a charted pattern and compare it to a companion written pattern, and the basics of the popular bias shawl shape construction. Students will also learn a few tips and tricks of making lace knitting "user friendly".
Experience: Intermediate
Cost: $30
Students need to bring: Lace (#1) or fingering/sock (#2) weight yarn, appropriate size 24" or 32" circular needles, 300-400 size 6/0 beads (depending on amount of bling desired) to complement yarn, a steel crochet hook that will fit a bead on the end, a small container for bead management.
Location: Jerome Room
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, 1:15 - 4:15 pm
Two Session Classes
Two Session Classes
Nuno Felted Vest
with Julia Garina
I will explain to you the steps of making a pattern, how to layer the wool onto silk, how to work out the edges, how to make silk frills and more. The most important thing-I will show you HOW and help you with your vest. At the end of the workshop, you will have your vest felted!!!
Experience: Intermediate
Cost: $170
Students need to bring: Bubble wrap, several old towels, scissors, sprinkler, bowl for water, bar of soap, sander (if you have it, do not purchase for this class).
Location: Prescott Room
with Julia Garina
I will explain to you the steps of making a pattern, how to layer the wool onto silk, how to work out the edges, how to make silk frills and more. The most important thing-I will show you HOW and help you with your vest. At the end of the workshop, you will have your vest felted!!!
Experience: Intermediate
Cost: $170
Students need to bring: Bubble wrap, several old towels, scissors, sprinkler, bowl for water, bar of soap, sander (if you have it, do not purchase for this class).
Location: Prescott Room
Wet Felted Purse
with Louise Hall
We will make a one of a kind wet felted purse using will roving, silk fibers and silk fabric scraps. We take the wool fiber and build layers over a plastic resist then wetting it with soapy water, gently working it until the fibers hold together as fabric. The next step has us working more vigorously to get the piece to full (felt).
Experience: Beginner
Cost: $85
Students need to bring: Wear comfortable clothing that can get wet. Bring several towels for sopping up water. Elbow grease.
Location: Verde A Room
with Louise Hall
We will make a one of a kind wet felted purse using will roving, silk fibers and silk fabric scraps. We take the wool fiber and build layers over a plastic resist then wetting it with soapy water, gently working it until the fibers hold together as fabric. The next step has us working more vigorously to get the piece to full (felt).
Experience: Beginner
Cost: $85
Students need to bring: Wear comfortable clothing that can get wet. Bring several towels for sopping up water. Elbow grease.
Location: Verde A Room
3D Needle Felted Monkey
with Deb Salazar
In this class we will learn how to wrap a posable armature. Dowel work, color changes and how to make and attach add ons, such as ears and muscles, will be covered. Examples of each stage will be available for students to examine as a visual guide in creating a successful monkey.
Experience: Beginners welcome
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: All materials included in class fee
Location: Bradshaw Room
with Deb Salazar
In this class we will learn how to wrap a posable armature. Dowel work, color changes and how to make and attach add ons, such as ears and muscles, will be covered. Examples of each stage will be available for students to examine as a visual guide in creating a successful monkey.
Experience: Beginners welcome
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: All materials included in class fee
Location: Bradshaw Room
Yarn Talks, Can You Hear Yours?
with Terry Neal
You just couldn't resist buying that special skein of yarn that HAD to come home with you. You've spent hours on Ravelry searching for the perfect pattern and come up empty handed. You looked through your pattern collection and nothing seems to spark your interest. Now what? You are not alone. We've all done it, collected yarn and then didn't know what to do with it.
Have you ever thought about creating your own design? With a few simple guidelines and steps, you can design a unique project that makes the most of that skein of yarn.
In this workshop we will start by discussing the new awareness you develop when you design for yourself and the opportunities that provides. Next we will experiment and demonstrate ways to tap into your individual creativity.
Then comes the plan, and steps for a workable design idea. Lastly, you will learn what swatching (and this is the best part!) is all bout, as we knit and test out several yarns and stitch patterns. Knitting, discussion, and observation will help you understand how different stitches impact your design.
Experience: Intermediate
Cost: $80
Students need to bring: An assortment of needles in different sizes, scissors, darning needle, locking stitch markers, tape measure or ruler, note-taking supplies.
Location: Granite Mountain Room
with Terry Neal
You just couldn't resist buying that special skein of yarn that HAD to come home with you. You've spent hours on Ravelry searching for the perfect pattern and come up empty handed. You looked through your pattern collection and nothing seems to spark your interest. Now what? You are not alone. We've all done it, collected yarn and then didn't know what to do with it.
Have you ever thought about creating your own design? With a few simple guidelines and steps, you can design a unique project that makes the most of that skein of yarn.
In this workshop we will start by discussing the new awareness you develop when you design for yourself and the opportunities that provides. Next we will experiment and demonstrate ways to tap into your individual creativity.
Then comes the plan, and steps for a workable design idea. Lastly, you will learn what swatching (and this is the best part!) is all bout, as we knit and test out several yarns and stitch patterns. Knitting, discussion, and observation will help you understand how different stitches impact your design.
Experience: Intermediate
Cost: $80
Students need to bring: An assortment of needles in different sizes, scissors, darning needle, locking stitch markers, tape measure or ruler, note-taking supplies.
Location: Granite Mountain Room
Embroidery Collage
with Elizabeth Odiorne
You will learn the time-honored tradition of embroidering by hand - on both fabric and paper! Basic stitches will be demonstrated and everyone will have a chance to practice each stitch. You will use embroidery, appliqués and collage techniques to create a custom fine art piece. Push the boundaries of embroidery to create custom art pieces that include fabric, paper and collage!
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $65
Students need to bring: Embroider floss (3+ colors), scissors, embroidery hoop, a variety of fabrics totally approx 1 yard, beads or possible appliqué objects (optional).
Location: Clarkdale Room
with Elizabeth Odiorne
You will learn the time-honored tradition of embroidering by hand - on both fabric and paper! Basic stitches will be demonstrated and everyone will have a chance to practice each stitch. You will use embroidery, appliqués and collage techniques to create a custom fine art piece. Push the boundaries of embroidery to create custom art pieces that include fabric, paper and collage!
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $65
Students need to bring: Embroider floss (3+ colors), scissors, embroidery hoop, a variety of fabrics totally approx 1 yard, beads or possible appliqué objects (optional).
Location: Clarkdale Room
Exploring Clasped Warp and Weft on a Rigid Heddle Loom
with Amanda Neal
You've heard about clasped weft, now learn about Clasped Warp! This is an exciting technique to expand your warping skills. Clasped warps let us play with more than one color per warp thread and it creates a beautiful unique effect. We will make a scarf using clasps in both the warp and weft. These linked color effects create movement and interest in your fabric. Each student will choose a kit that will have everything you need to create one of these amazing scarves. This is a fun project to warp and weave and then repeat!
Experience: Beginner (Students must know how to warp their own loom and have prior weaving experience. This is not a learn to weave class).
Cost: $95
Students need to bring: Rigid heddle loom-at least 10" wide, 1 shuttle, waste yarn, spacers for winding on warp.
Location: Cottonwood Room
with Amanda Neal
You've heard about clasped weft, now learn about Clasped Warp! This is an exciting technique to expand your warping skills. Clasped warps let us play with more than one color per warp thread and it creates a beautiful unique effect. We will make a scarf using clasps in both the warp and weft. These linked color effects create movement and interest in your fabric. Each student will choose a kit that will have everything you need to create one of these amazing scarves. This is a fun project to warp and weave and then repeat!
Experience: Beginner (Students must know how to warp their own loom and have prior weaving experience. This is not a learn to weave class).
Cost: $95
Students need to bring: Rigid heddle loom-at least 10" wide, 1 shuttle, waste yarn, spacers for winding on warp.
Location: Cottonwood Room
Updated 9/17/2018
