SHEER SNOWFLAKE EMBROIDERY
Jessica Sundstrom / Studio 4
Sun 1/19
12-4pm / One Day
$85 / Members: $65
Challenge your embroidery skills by learning to stitch on sheer fabric. In this three hour workshop, you will learn how to embroider a beautiful snowflake that looks like it's floating through the air. Materials provided, but you are welcome to bring anything you would like to supplement your artwork with, such as seed beads or sequins. Due to the nature of stitching on sheer fabric, some experience with embroidery is required.
AMULET BAG WORKSHOP
Mary Baggerman / Studio 4
Sun 2/9
12-4pm / One Day
$85 / Members: $65
Embroidery has long been used as a form of self-expression. Works often incorporate symbols which are important to the creator. Come spend an afternoon exploring this craft and creating a personal amulet bag of your own design. You will make a small bag which can be worn or exhibited in your home. Materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own embellishments such as beads or threads. This class is appropriate to a wide variety of skill levels.
DESIGN BASICS FOR TEXTILE ARTISTS
Martha Rosenfeld / Studio 4
Sun 3/2
12-4pm / One Day
$85 / Members: $65
Calling all textile artists seeking to learn more about 2-dimensional composition and design. In this workshop we will explore design concepts like focal point, balance, repetition, and value using cut paper and collage to do hands-on learning exercises. Bring a pair of scissors suitable for cutting paper (not your good fabric scissors!), a small bag or folder, and a camera (smartphone cameras are fine).
SUPPORT SPINDLE
Amanda Casanova / Weaving Studio
Sat 2/15 & 2/22
1-4pm / 2 weeks
$95 / Members: $75
Drop spindles require very little space to work with and can be spun virtually anywhere! This workshop is designed to teach students how to spin using a drop spindle while also familiarizing learners with the purpose of various types of spindles. Students will have the opportunity to try several spindles and will leave with a basic working knowledge of how they spin. All materials provided.
CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
Mary Baggerman / Weaving Studio
Mon 1/13-3/3
6-8:30pm / 8 weeks
$195 / Members: $175
Come explore the time-honored craft of hand embroidery and its rich and varied cultural history! It is perfect for picking up at odd moments of the day; it doesn’t require much storage space or supplies and it’s a great way to express yourself. This class is appropriate for beginners and those interested in enhancing and expanding skill level. Special emphasis will be placed on learning about contemporary embroiderers, stitching, and design. You will be encouraged to design your own piece but that decision is yours to make.
SPIN TO KNIT: TAILORED TO FIT
Emily Wohlscheid & Joann Gadbaw / Weaving Studio
Tue 1/7-2/11
6-8:30pm / 6 weeks
$195 / Members: $175
Spin yarn that is tailor made for your next knitting project! Students will work with experts in spinning and knitting to select projects, take measurements, and obtain the yardage to be spun. Emphasis will be placed on helping individuals understand sizing and style for their body type and what fibers and spinning techniques will be best to create the appropriate yarns.
INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL DYEING
Lori Evesque / Studio 6
Sun 2/16-2/23
12-4pm / 2 weeks
$135 / Members: $115
Natural dyeing of fibers can seem complex and intimidating. Join us for a 2-day workshop introducing the techniques of natural dyeing for beginners. Learn some history, techniques of mordanting and dyeing, natural dye options- dye materials you can harvest or grow locally and others from afar. We'll make a sample book showing a color wheel you can create from natural dyes. Everyone will also be able to dye 250gm skeins of yarn colors of their choice at the end of the second class.
VISIBLE MENDING
Lori Evesque / Weaving Studio
Mon 1/6-2/10
6-8:30 / 6 weeks
$205 / Members: $185
Do you have cherished clothing in need of mending? Learn the many ways to mend your clothing and make them beautiful fashion statements. Explore methods of patching, darning, covering holes in knits, strengthening worn material, repairing moth holes, and more. The instructor will contact you prior to class with a list of material/supplies to bring to the first session.
RUG HOOKING: BEGINNING AND ONGOING STUDY
Martha Rosenfeld / Studio 2
(B) Thu 1/9-3/13
6:30-9pm / 10 weeks
$325 / Members: $305
This course is for beginners as well as those with rug hooking experience. Beginning students will get an overview of methods and create a small hooked mat using linen and wool fabric. Bring a tote bag and scissors to the first class; other tools and materials are provided. Continuing students will design original hooked rug patterns with the help of the instructor, and have the opportunity to explore alternative materials.
RUG HOOKING – BEGINNING AND ONGOING STUDY
Martha Rosenfeld / Studio 4
(A) Thu 1/9-3/13
1-3:30pm / 10 weeks
$325 / Members: $305
This course is for beginners as well as those with rug hooking experience. Beginning students will get an overview of methods and create a small hooked mat using linen and wool fabric. Bring a tote bag and scissors to the first class; other tools and materials are provided. Continuing students will design original hooked rug patterns with the help of the instructor, and have the opportunity to explore alternative materials.
TAPESTRY WEAVING
Nancy Crampton / Weaving Studio
Wed 2/26-3/19
6:30-9pm / 4 weeks
$150 / Members: $130
Students will learn the basic tapestry joins and different ways to shade and blend yarns using adjustable tension frame looms furnished by the instructor. Weaver warping styles will be demonstrated and used. Discussions will include making a cartoon or plan for the tapestry, and how to transfer the design to the warp threads. Finishing techniques, lining the weaving , and ways to mount it will be demonstrated. No prior weaving experience is needed. Class fee includes use of frame loom and all yarns needed for the project. Frame looms may be purchased.
EMBROIDERED COLLAGE
Jessica Sundstrom / Studio 4
Sun 3/8
12-4pm / One Day
$105 / Members: $85
Take your collage to a new level with needle and thread. Thread can embellish or secure your collage pieces together, adding additional depth or texture. Students can bring completed works they want to enhance or start from scratching during the class. Some materials will be provided such as embroidery thread and ephemera, but bring anything additional that you might want to work with.
KNITTING
Joann Gadbaw / Weaving Studio
Mon 1/6-2/24
1-3:30pm / 8 weeks
$240 / Members: $220
As the days get shorter and the night gets longer there is nothing better than a knitting project to make you smile and feel proud of what you are accomplishing. Please join us; whether you are a beginner seeking inspiration, an experienced knitter challenged by pattern directions or a mistake, someone interested in knitting beyond hats and scarves to knitting a sweater, or need help navigating Ravelry to find information and ideas. This class is intended to meet you where you are. Bring your projects with you. Together we will discover the rhythm, story, and pleasure of knitting.
SPINNING
Emily Wohlscheid / Weaving Studio
(A) Tue 2/18-3/25
6-8:30pm / 6 weeks
$215 / Members: $195
Gain an understanding of the basics or further your yarn spinning practice! Beginners will learn the fundamentals of spinning, plying, and setting their finished yarns while intermediate/advanced students will follow exercises and techniques to aid in consistency, ply structure, custom blending, and more. Wheels may be reserved to borrow at the time of registration.
SPINNING
Emily Wohlscheid / Weaving Studio
(B) Wed 1/8-2/12
10am-12:30pm / 6 weeks
$215 / Members: $195
Gain an understanding of the basics or further your yarn spinning practice! Beginners will learn the fundamentals of spinning, plying, and setting their finished yarns while intermediate/advanced students will follow exercises and techniques to aid in consistency, ply structure, custom blending, and more. Wheels may be reserved to borrow at the time of registration.
RIGID HEDDLE WEAVING
Amanda Casanova / Studio 2
Wed 1/8-3/12
6-8:30pm / 10 weeks
$305 / Members: $285
Discover the art of rigid heddle loom weaving in a creative and supportive atmosphere. Students will learn the basics of weaving including winding a warp, dressing the loom, weaving, and finishing cloth. Weave structures will be explored including hand manipulating threads and utilizing pick up sticks to achieve a desired pattern. Loom and yarn will be provided. Students are welcome to bring handspun yarns for use in a project.
FLOOR LOOM WEAVING
(A) Gretchen Huggett / Weaving Studio
Thu 1/9-3/27
1-3:30pm / 12 weeks
$355 / Members: $335
Come and join the community centered around one of the few weaving studios in Southwest Michigan. All levels of weavers, from complete beginner to advanced weavers are welcome. Beginners will weave a sampler to learn the basics. For those familiar with weaving, an individualized plan of study will be created.
FLOOR LOOM WEAVING
(B) Mary Ann Robertson / Weaving Studio
Thu 1/9-3/27
6:30-9pm / 12 weeks
$355 / Members: $335
Come and join the community centered around one of the few weaving studios in Southwest Michigan. All levels of weavers, from complete beginner to advanced weavers are welcome. Beginners will weave a sampler to learn the basics. For those familiar with weaving, an individualized plan of study will be created.