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Wool Gathering"
2008 CLASSES
To register for a class, print out the form below and send it in
as soon as possible as class size will be limited.
Class descriptions:
- Rug Hooking – Jill Fisher, Instructor
“CARL” the PUMPKIN
In this class you will be making a 6” stuffed pumpkin.
Learn everything you need to “get hooking”. Topics covered will include; foundations, wool types, stripping, pattern information, how-to process, finishing techniques and rug hooking sources. Your kit will include everything you need to hook this pumpkin. If you would like to learn how to rug hook OR if you are ALREADY A RUG HOOKER and want to add this vintage pumpkin to your fall collection,
PLEASE JOIN ME!
Class Price - $50 (kit included)
Supplies to bring - a quilting hoop (12"-14") and scissors
Class Time - Saturday September 20, 2008 9:00 - 12:00 a.m.
Class Size - limited to 15. There will be a waiting list if needed.
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Needle Wool Felting - Marsha Kerr, Instructor
Learn a brief history of Wool Felting and how to apply the dynamics of fiber to create "hand needle felted"
crafts. During this class you will be able to understand the process of using fiber and barbed needles to design and create two items: "Flowers in the Garden" flat needle felting & "St. Nicholas and his glorious beard" Pillow top. All items needed are provided.
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Class Price - $45 (kit included)
Class Time - Saturday September 20, 2008 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Class Size - limited to 15. There will be a waiting list if needed. |
Wet Felting - Marlene P. Gruetter, Instructor
The Traditional Art of Felt Making - Flowers
This is an introductory course in the ancient art of felt making. Each student will make a one-of-a-kind flowers through the process of turning raw fibers into a solid fabric. Each strand of fiber has individual barbs. When combined with friction (rubbing) and a warm water/soap solution felt is created. The felting process begins when the water/soap solution is poured onto the fiber. The barbs react to the solution and begin to “puff out”. The “puffing” effect allows the barbs to attach and form a solid fabric. Each student will make a flower following the instructor and then make one on their own. The flowers they make can include leaves. Participants will also be shown how to make a necklace using their flowers. Come join in on the fun!!!!
Class Price - $45 ($30 Instructor fee and $15 material fee)
Class Time - Sunday September 21, 2008 9:00 - 12:00 a.m.
Supplies - None. All supplies will be provided to make the flowers
Class Size - limited to12.
Instructor Bio - Marlene Gruetter is currently a farmerette and fiber artist focusing on the traditional art of feltmaking. She and her husband own Timbre Ridge Farm in Scottown, Ohio. At Timbre Ridge Farm they raise and breed beautiful angora goats, llamas, German angora rabbits and Wensleydale sheep for their luxury fibers. Marlene uses these diverse exotic fibers in her feltwork that has been displayed in numerous fiber and art competitions. She also enjoys educating various audiences about fiber arts by providing workshops, presentations, and hands on demonstrations.
Contact:
Marlene Gruetter
Timbre Ridge Farm
Scottown, OH
Email: trfohio@toast.net
Website: www.trfohio.com |
Punch Needle - Linda Donaldson, Instructor
Information coming soon.
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Crocheting - Greater Dayton Crochet Guild booth
FREE - No Registration required |
Registration:
Please complete the Registration Form and return it, with a check for the appropriate amount, to Midwest Festival of Fibers, 4400 Gateway Blvd., Suite 104, Springfield, OH 45502. Reservations will be confirmed as they are received. We urge you to register as soon as possible as spaces are limited for each class.
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