Classes

These classes are taught by local fiber artists, most of whom are members of Las Arañas.  Please support them and take their wonderful classes. 

​Remember the guild workshops that guild has offered in the past.  Las Aranas often covers a lot of the costs of these classes and loses money when we bring in Instructors from outside of the local area.

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Weaving For Christmas, Holiday Classes

​Myra Chang Thompson

by Myra Chang Thompson Sun., Oct. 14 & Nov. 5, 10-5
A special weaving class geared just for the winter holidays! All projects will be woven on 4-shaft looms. Projects include: A Christmas tea towel, a tubular woven gold fish ornament, assorted Christmas woven ornament, seasonal motifs suitable for gift cards or package decorations and a "Star of Bethlehem" overshot piece. Drafts and materials will be assigned upon registration for this class.
Location:
James Dwyer Substation,
12700 Montgomery NE.
Fees: $200 + $10 for notebooks with all drafts, references and materials. Contact :
Myra Chang-Thompson at 864-0876 or mchangt@yahoo.com to register.  Mail your check for $210 to :
Myra Chang-Thompson
35 Cut Tree Lane,
Belen, NM 87002
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Transparency
​Weaving

​Myra Chang Thompson

Description: Transparency weaving is a category of sheer textiles which feature decorative patterns created by an inlay technique. The open structure of fine, widely spaced warp threads together with inlay threads of another material create a sheer “transparency weave.” Its origins are from Finland. The publication of Doramay Keasbey’s book Sheer Delight—Handwoven Transparencies captured the attention of weaver and patron alike in 1990.

Students will arrive with a pre-warped loom of tow linen. The design and execution of the transparency weaving will be given by examples and demonstration. Specific instruction will be given in the beginning and ending of different weft pattern inlay threads to create a flawless look that is “transparent.” Students should bring wool weft yarns in a variety of colors and weights, scissors, paper, markers, t-pins, blunt needle and note taking materials. Upon registration of the class, students will be provided with warping directions and other additional assistance.

Dates and times: To Be Announced.

Location: Raymond Sanchez Community Center, 9800 4th St NW, Albuquerque

Fees:

Instructor: Myra Chang Thompson has been weaving and teaching for about 40 years. She describes herself as “a pair of hands attached to a body that cannot stop making things.” She spins, knits, weaves, dyes and gardens in Los Chavez, NM.

Questions? Contact Myra at mchangt@yahoo.com

Registration:Contact mchangt@yahoo.com for a mailing address. Bring the following form to the first class meeting.

Transparency Weaving with Myra Chang Thompson

Raymond Sanchez Community Center
9800 4th St NW, Albuquerque

Name ________________________________

Email address ________________________________

Phone number ________________________________
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Introduction
​to spinning

Becky Arnold

Description: Learn the basics of the relaxing meditative, and rewarding art of spinning your own yarn. This class covers spinning and plying with drop spindles and spinning wheels. It will also include different ways to prepare wool for spinning and how to finish the yarn. Drop spindles will be available to borrow during the class. For the 2nd class, bring a spinning wheel.

Dates & Times: To Be Announced.
Location: Raymond Sanchez Community Center, 9800 4th St NW, Albuquerque

Fees: $180 + $10 materials fee

Teacher: Becky Arnold – A few decades ago, when Becky was sure there was no room in her life for yet another hobby, spinning caught her off guard. Since then, spinning wheel, spindles, and fiber have found their way into her home and her heart.

Questions: Wheels may be rented. For more information about the class or to rent a spinning wheel, contact Becky at rjstitch@gmail.com.

Registration:
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Please bring the following form to the first meeting:

Introduction to Spinning Yarn

Raymond Sanchez Community Center
9800 4th St NW, Albuquerque

Name _______________________________________

Email address ________________________________

Phone number ________________________________​

tie dye for
​beginners

By Crescenta Stonacek

Description: You are invited to explore the colorful world of tie dye. We will use fiber reactive dyes and learn to fold and clamp cotton fabric to produce interesting designs. Our mordant will be soda ash. I will provide various test fabrics, dyes, gloves, etc. You may bring a cotton shirt or scarf of your own to dye; please wash in hot water and detergent, no fabric softener or dryer sheets ahead of time. Wear clothing or an apron that you don't mind staining.

Date and time: To Be Announced
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Location: Raymond Sanchez Community Center, 9800 4th St NW, Albuquerque

Fees:

Cres is a fiber artist who loves color. Her tie dyed creations can be seen at our guild events. She is also an excellent jewelry and accessories artist. Her interests lie in knitting, crochet, bead, wire, felting, spinning wool and fur, dyeing, sewing and embroidery.

Registration: Send your name, address, phone number, email address to cres.stonacek@gmail.com
Tuition is $53.00 to be paid directly to Cres, please email for a mailing address Questions? 280-4550 or cres.stonacek@gmail.com