Online registration for classes will open October 1, 2018.
Please note, class registration does not guarantee a spot in the class until the Registration Fee is paid. Please go the the Registration page on this website to pay that fee. Class registration is non-refundable. Extenuating circumstances will be addressed as needed. Thank you.
After January 12, 2019, any remaining slots in classes will be available on a first-come, first-served, cash only basis in person at the event. Look for sign up sheets at the welcome desk.
Please note, class registration does not guarantee a spot in the class until the Registration Fee is paid. Please go the the Registration page on this website to pay that fee. Class registration is non-refundable. Extenuating circumstances will be addressed as needed. Thank you.
After January 12, 2019, any remaining slots in classes will be available on a first-come, first-served, cash only basis in person at the event. Look for sign up sheets at the welcome desk.
Friday January 19, 9 am - 12 pm
Wet Felt Cowl
with Mary Papaj
Students will make a felted cowl scarf that is very lightweight. Process is wet felting using a resist. Many variations can be chosen.
with Mary Papaj
Students will make a felted cowl scarf that is very lightweight. Process is wet felting using a resist. Many variations can be chosen.
Experience level: No experience necessary.
Cost: $50
Students need to bring: All materials will be provided. Materials included in tuition fee.
Location: Chino Room
Cost: $50
Students need to bring: All materials will be provided. Materials included in tuition fee.
Location: Chino Room
Spinning Different Breeds of Sheep
with Nancy Wilson
Wool is wool, or is it? In this class students will get hands-on experience preparing and spinning a variety of different sheep breeds. A variety of preparations will be provided (clean fleece, roving, top) and students will practice spinning woolen and worsted with each different fiber. Instructor will provide samples of breeds she has spun.
with Nancy Wilson
Wool is wool, or is it? In this class students will get hands-on experience preparing and spinning a variety of different sheep breeds. A variety of preparations will be provided (clean fleece, roving, top) and students will practice spinning woolen and worsted with each different fiber. Instructor will provide samples of breeds she has spun.
Experience level: Basic spinning knowledge and experience..
Cost: $65
Students should bring: A spinning wheel and regular accessories, wool carders, extra bobbins, niddy noddy, ball winder. All other materials will be provided by the instructor and are included in tuition fee.
Location: Verde A Room
Cost: $65
Students should bring: A spinning wheel and regular accessories, wool carders, extra bobbins, niddy noddy, ball winder. All other materials will be provided by the instructor and are included in tuition fee.
Location: Verde A Room
Friday January 19 All Day
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Printing on Fabric
with Elizabeth Odiorne
Learn to create one-of-a-kind printed fabrics 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 int he design process. With the use of transparent water-based custom mixed pigments, you can achieve multiple color overlays while exploring texture and pattern. You will experience the beginning, middle, and end result of the development of hand-printed textile with both random and repeat with grid registration printing.
with Elizabeth Odiorne
Learn to create one-of-a-kind printed fabrics 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 int he design process. With the use of transparent water-based custom mixed pigments, you can achieve multiple color overlays while exploring texture and pattern. You will experience the beginning, middle, and end result of the development of hand-printed textile with both random and repeat with grid registration printing.
Experience level: No experience necessary.
Cost: $120
Students need to bring: T-pins, 1-2 yards of 100% cotton fabric, masking tape, one or two pieces of pre-cut plexiglass in various sizes from 2"x2" up to 10"x10".
Instructor will provide: Pre mixed pigments and portable print boards.
Location: Prescott Room
Cost: $120
Students need to bring: T-pins, 1-2 yards of 100% cotton fabric, masking tape, one or two pieces of pre-cut plexiglass in various sizes from 2"x2" up to 10"x10".
Instructor will provide: Pre mixed pigments and portable print boards.
Location: Prescott Room
Warp Speed Warping
with Amanda Neal
Do you dread the warping process? Come learn tips and tricks to warp quickly and make the process more fun. Learn all about warping back to front and how to use salvage edges like a pro. Once warped we will play with some twill patterns and finish a beautiful sampler piece.
Experience level: Beginner to experienced. Students must have prior warping experience.
Cost: $70
Students need to bring: 4 shaft Floor Loom, shuttle and bobbins, sapping tools (raddle, lease sticks), warping mill or board. 2 skeins DK 100% cotton in two contrasting colors for quick warping, 3 skeins 3 colors for super quick warping, (I recommend Cascade Ultra Pima)
Instructor will bring: Spacers, waste yarn, warping paper, handouts
Location: Jerome Room
with Amanda Neal
Do you dread the warping process? Come learn tips and tricks to warp quickly and make the process more fun. Learn all about warping back to front and how to use salvage edges like a pro. Once warped we will play with some twill patterns and finish a beautiful sampler piece.
Experience level: Beginner to experienced. Students must have prior warping experience.
Cost: $70
Students need to bring: 4 shaft Floor Loom, shuttle and bobbins, sapping tools (raddle, lease sticks), warping mill or board. 2 skeins DK 100% cotton in two contrasting colors for quick warping, 3 skeins 3 colors for super quick warping, (I recommend Cascade Ultra Pima)
Instructor will bring: Spacers, waste yarn, warping paper, handouts
Location: Jerome Room
Friday January 19, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Nuno Felt Scarf
with Louise Hall
Nuno felting is a wet felting technique wherein we massage wool fibers to get them to migrate through a silk fabric base. I will teach you how to make a Nuno felt scarf incorporating Merino wool, silk, and recycled silk fabrics, making a wearable collage.
Experience: No experience necessary.
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: All materials provided by instructor. Materials fee included in tuition fee.
Location: Chino Room
with Louise Hall
Nuno felting is a wet felting technique wherein we massage wool fibers to get them to migrate through a silk fabric base. I will teach you how to make a Nuno felt scarf incorporating Merino wool, silk, and recycled silk fabrics, making a wearable collage.
Experience: No experience necessary.
Cost: $55
Students need to bring: All materials provided by instructor. Materials fee included in tuition fee.
Location: Chino Room
Introduction to Dyeing Cotton
with Sarah Buchanan
In this class we will learn how to dye cotton using fiber reactive dyes. We will have multiple cotton options to dye during class (yarn and/or silver) as well as 2 oz of pre-dyed silver to learn how to finish the dyeing process. We will also cover how to mix dyes and achieve the desired effects so students will have all the tools necessary to continue exploring the world of dyeing afterwards!
with Sarah Buchanan
In this class we will learn how to dye cotton using fiber reactive dyes. We will have multiple cotton options to dye during class (yarn and/or silver) as well as 2 oz of pre-dyed silver to learn how to finish the dyeing process. We will also cover how to mix dyes and achieve the desired effects so students will have all the tools necessary to continue exploring the world of dyeing afterwards!
Experience level: No experience necessary.
Cost: $45
Students should bring: All materials provided by instructor. Materials fee included in tuition fee.
Location: Prescott Room
Cost: $45
Students should bring: All materials provided by instructor. Materials fee included in tuition fee.
Location: Prescott Room
Ease Into Lace Knitting
with Tasha Miller Griffith
Learn to knit lace without stress through clear explanations, lots of tips and tricks, and a specially designed pattern that lets you see your stitches clearly. We will cover yarn overs and decreases, how to read a lace chart, using lifelines and markers, and fixing mistakes. If you love the look of lace patterns, but have been intimidated to try them on your own, this is the class for you!
with Tasha Miller Griffith
Learn to knit lace without stress through clear explanations, lots of tips and tricks, and a specially designed pattern that lets you see your stitches clearly. We will cover yarn overs and decreases, how to read a lace chart, using lifelines and markers, and fixing mistakes. If you love the look of lace patterns, but have been intimidated to try them on your own, this is the class for you!
Experience: Students should know how to knit, purl, cast on and bind off, and be comfortable knitting in the round
Cost: $50
Students need to bring: One skein of sport weight yarn of your choice (the example shown is knit in Mountain Meadow Cody). NOTE: The yarn should be smooth and not have too much of a halo. Also, bring a 12" or 16" circular needle in a size that gives you a gauge go 5 stitches/inch with your yarn.
Location: Arizona Room
Cost: $50
Students need to bring: One skein of sport weight yarn of your choice (the example shown is knit in Mountain Meadow Cody). NOTE: The yarn should be smooth and not have too much of a halo. Also, bring a 12" or 16" circular needle in a size that gives you a gauge go 5 stitches/inch with your yarn.
Location: Arizona Room
Friday January 19, All Day AND Saturday January 20 PM
(Friday 9 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm)
(Saturday 1:15 pm - 4:15 pm)
(Friday 9 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm)
(Saturday 1:15 pm - 4:15 pm)
Needle Felted Mouse
with Deb Salazar
Using an armature provided by the instructor, students will learn to create a needle felted mouse. Students will learn to consider the muscular structure of the animal and create life like features. Techniques that will be covered in class include: 1-Wrapping to form muscle, 2-Creating face and body shapes, 3-Dowel work, 4-Color changes, 5-Applying whiskers.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $65
Students need to bring: All materials provided by the instructor. Material fee included in tuition. Students may purchase additional felting needles , if needed.
Location: Verde B Room
with Deb Salazar
Using an armature provided by the instructor, students will learn to create a needle felted mouse. Students will learn to consider the muscular structure of the animal and create life like features. Techniques that will be covered in class include: 1-Wrapping to form muscle, 2-Creating face and body shapes, 3-Dowel work, 4-Color changes, 5-Applying whiskers.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $65
Students need to bring: All materials provided by the instructor. Material fee included in tuition. Students may purchase additional felting needles , if needed.
Location: Verde B Room
Saturday January 20, All Day
(9 am - 12 pm & 1:15 pm - 4:15 pm)
(9 am - 12 pm & 1:15 pm - 4:15 pm)
Weaving a bag in the Round, on a Cardboard Loom
with Maria Conti
Students will weave a small bag using tapestry techniques.
with Maria Conti
Students will weave a small bag using tapestry techniques.
Experience level: Past tapestry experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Cost: $65
Students should bring: Ruler, pencil or pen, good paper scissors, yarns, threads, charms, twigs, fabric, beads, a favorite tapestry needle, a comb or fork, and whatever they want to add to their bag.
Location: Verde A Room
Cost: $65
Students should bring: Ruler, pencil or pen, good paper scissors, yarns, threads, charms, twigs, fabric, beads, a favorite tapestry needle, a comb or fork, and whatever they want to add to their bag.
Location: Verde A Room
Wet Felt Clutch Purse
with Julia Garina
Join us - it take time to make a clutch, but it does not require much experience. I will teach you how to layer the wool, how tom are a measurement and a model, how to weigh the wool and explain to you the steps of making a clutch. The most important thing - I will show HOW and help you with your clutch.
with Julia Garina
Join us - it take time to make a clutch, but it does not require much experience. I will teach you how to layer the wool, how tom are a measurement and a model, how to weigh the wool and explain to you the steps of making a clutch. The most important thing - I will show HOW and help you with your clutch.
Experience level: No experience necessary
Cost: $120
Students need to bring: All materials provided by instructor. Materials fee included in tuition fee.
Location: Prescott Room
Cost: $120
Students need to bring: All materials provided by instructor. Materials fee included in tuition fee.
Location: Prescott Room
Felted Flowers
with Kim Steffgen
Students will learn how to make a 3D wool flower using the Wet Felt technique. In this class we will craft a free-form flower that includes the petals, pistil, calyx and stem. Students will learn how to properly lay out the wool, color combinations, design and techniques for sculpting. Students will also learn surface and color design, how to work with wool roving, how to make coils and how to attach various parts of the flower.
with Kim Steffgen
Students will learn how to make a 3D wool flower using the Wet Felt technique. In this class we will craft a free-form flower that includes the petals, pistil, calyx and stem. Students will learn how to properly lay out the wool, color combinations, design and techniques for sculpting. Students will also learn surface and color design, how to work with wool roving, how to make coils and how to attach various parts of the flower.
Experience: No experience necessary
Cost: $70
Students need to bring: Instructor will provide all materials. Materials fee included in tuition fee.
Location: Arizona Room
Cost: $70
Students need to bring: Instructor will provide all materials. Materials fee included in tuition fee.
Location: Arizona Room
Saturday January 20, 9 am - 12 pm
Fair Isle Knitting
with Louise Hall
Students will learn how to knit fair isle style by making a small bag.
with Louise Hall
Students will learn how to knit fair isle style by making a small bag.
Experience level: Intermediate. Students must know how to read charts.
Cost: $55
Students should bring: Knitting needles sizes 1, 2, or 3 DPN. All other materials will be provided. Materials fee included in tuition fee.
Location: Verde B Room
Cost: $55
Students should bring: Knitting needles sizes 1, 2, or 3 DPN. All other materials will be provided. Materials fee included in tuition fee.
Location: Verde B Room
Felting Vessels and Votives
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. This fast-paced immersion class will give participants the confidence needed to create more 3D wool pieces at home. A felting instruction handout will also be provided. (Note: This same class is also offered Saturday afternoon.)
Experience level: No experience necessary
Cost: $80
Students need to bring: All materials and tools will be provided. Materials fee included in tuition fee. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that can get soapy and wet. Bring a bath towel for sopping up water.
Location: Chino 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. This fast-paced immersion class will give participants the confidence needed to create more 3D wool pieces at home. A felting instruction handout will also be provided. (Note: This same class is also offered Saturday afternoon.)
Experience level: No experience necessary
Cost: $80
Students need to bring: All materials and tools will be provided. Materials fee included in tuition fee. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that can get soapy and wet. Bring a bath towel for sopping up water.
Location: Chino Room
Saturday January 20, 1:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Felted Lampshade
with Louise Hall
Students will create an organic shaped lampshade.
with Louise Hall
Students will create an organic shaped lampshade.
Experience: Advanced felting experience needed
Cost: $75
Students should bring: Instructor will provide all materials. Materials fee included in tuition fee.
Location: Prescott Room
Cost: $75
Students should bring: Instructor will provide all materials. Materials fee included in tuition fee.
Location: Prescott Room
Lace Play! Design your personal shawl
with Velvet Dishon
Students will learn how to take stitch dictionaries and create their personal lace shawl with easy to follow instructions. Class will cover simple shapes that easily adjust to make your favorite lace pattern shine. Tips on using your computer to help make charting simple, and patterns easy to write Students will have access to Velvet's extensive stitch library and learn how to take book patterns and turn them into works of wearable art.
with Velvet Dishon
Students will learn how to take stitch dictionaries and create their personal lace shawl with easy to follow instructions. Class will cover simple shapes that easily adjust to make your favorite lace pattern shine. Tips on using your computer to help make charting simple, and patterns easy to write Students will have access to Velvet's extensive stitch library and learn how to take book patterns and turn them into works of wearable art.
Experience level: Intermediate to Advanced
Cost: $30
Students should bring: Laptop, stitch pattern books, any design inspirations they have.
Location: Jerome Room
Cost: $30
Students should bring: Laptop, stitch pattern books, any design inspirations they have.
Location: Jerome Room
Felting Vessels and Votives
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. This fast-paced immersion class will give participants the confidence needed to create more 3D wool pieces at home. A felting instruction handout will also be provided. (Note: This same class is also offered Saturday morning.)
Experience level: No experience necessary
Cost: $80
Students need to bring: All materials and tools will be provided. Materials fee included in tuition fee. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that can get soapy and wet. Bring a bath towel for sopping up water.
Location: Chino 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. This fast-paced immersion class will give participants the confidence needed to create more 3D wool pieces at home. A felting instruction handout will also be provided. (Note: This same class is also offered Saturday morning.)
Experience level: No experience necessary
Cost: $80
Students need to bring: All materials and tools will be provided. Materials fee included in tuition fee. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that can get soapy and wet. Bring a bath towel for sopping up water.
Location: Chino Room
