East Mountain Fiber Tour - June 9-10, 2018
Weaving ClassesBeginning 4-Shaft Weaving Classes
by Cathlena Burr 6 Days in August Cathlena could not get the dates finalized with her venue before this newsletter deadline so contact her for details. Looms, tools, yarns, equipment, etc. for anyone who needs them are provided. This class is for absolute beginners and those who need a comprehensive warping and technique review. The goal os to make you a confident weaver! Cost is $300 plus tax and is held at Southwest Decoratives (5711 Carmel Ave. NE) Go to gingkoweavesbyc@gmail.com or 2647969 for more info and/or to sign up 
Storytelling Tapestry Workshop
by Rose Vigil July 15-21 at Ghost Ranch There are two options to sign up: 1—Go to www.ghostranch.org/retreat/ storytelling-tapestries-g180728/ and download a printable registration form and mail to: Ghost Ranch Registrar, 280 Private Drive 1780, Abiquiu, NM 87510. 2—Register by phone at (505) 685-1001 or (505) 685-1017 or toll-free at (877) 804-4678, ext. 4155 or ext. 4121. Available Mon-Sat 8-5 Curves in Tapestry Workshop
by Elizabeth Buckley Thur-Sun, Oct. 25-28, 9:30-3:30 Curves present unique technical challenges in tapestry. In this workshop we will explore several approaches to weaving curves as shapes, as well as lines. Participants can expect to become more familiar with empty and full warps, eccentric wefts and shading techniques to depict shallow or steep curves, organic shapes, and meandering lines. This workshop will incorporate the use of shapebuilding and how to design weavable curves in tapestry, working from either the front or the back. Beginning/Intermediate level. Need to know who to warp your loom and basic tapestry techniques. The workshop is at Elizabeth Buckley’s studio in the South Valley. Contact her for more info and to sign up at: Elizabeth@elizabethbuckelytapestryartist.com Felting Classes
Felting Classes by Judy Chapman
Needle Felt a Small Bear June 12; 10:30—2:30, $75. This class uses a kit containing instructions, foam pad, 2 needles and fiber. Needle felting experience preferred. Bring lunch. Intro to Needle Felting June 14; 10:30—1:30, $40. Make a pin cushion or owl while learning to needle felt. Bring a lunch. Nuno Felt a one-of-a kind Scarf June 19; 10:30—3:30, $85. Bring a lunch. NOTE: this class can also be arranged for a Saturday in June. Make a Felted Wall Hanging June 21; 10:30—1:30, $50. Make a wall hanging combining techniques of needle and wet felting. Bring a lunch. Wet & Needle Felting Workshop June 26 & 28 10:30—3:30, $125. Using relatively new felting products we will create 2 flowers with wire armature stems. Day 1 will focus on wet felting & creating part of the felted armature. Day 2 will be assembly of the flowers using needle felting techniques. Bring a lunch. All classes are at Nob Hill Fabrics. All materials included. Call Judy at (540) 661-2748 to schedule. |
:: Upcoming ::June Retreat & Potluck Luncheon
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