Beading/Stitchery/Wearables
7 Adult/Child
Class: Beginning Sewing -
Apron (June 15-17)
Class
Fee $220/120
Sylvie Nguyen Sewing
is a skill that will be useful for years to come. Come
with a partner for a class that will introduce you
to the basics! You will learn how to read a pattern,
lay out and cut fabric, and each sew an apron. Sylvie
will offer suggestions for pattern choices, as well
as fabric types, in a pre-class mailing. Sewing
machine in good working order required. Pairs
may share a machine, although it will work better if
each has their own. A limited number of sewing
machines are available to rent from Sievers for class
use. Participants should practice sewing along
straight edges and lines prior to class. For
all levels.
11A A
Wearable Extravaganza (June
24-29)
Class
Fee $400
Daryl Lancaster Wrap
your body in clothing from your own hands. This
is a terrific class for those wanting to learn to fit
and sew clothing from their own handwoven, hand printed,
dyed, quilted, felted, commercial or other special
fabrics, as well as those more experienced students
wanting more polished and professional results in their
garment making. You will construct a basic unlined
jacket with pre-washed fabric you bring to class and
custom-fit to yourself, while learning all sorts of
inspiring techniques to make your clothing reflect
your creativity. You can expect to gain confidence
in your garment construction skills, no matter what
level, and will learn to work with your chosen fabric. Daryl’s
goal is to have participants look at sewing as a creative
process. Skills will be taught using samples,
handouts, storyboards, Power-Point presentations and
demonstrations. A supply list will be sent to
you prior to class. Materials fee of $35 includes
twill tape, interfacing, shoulder pads, pattern paper
and extensive bound notebook. (Repeating students
who have already made the jacket may opt to make a
pieced vest or bring their own pattern/s.) Sewing
machine in good working order and some minimal basic
sewing skills required. A limited number of sewing
machines are available to rent for class use. For
all levels.
11B A
Wearable Extravaganza: Extended (June
24 – July 1)
Class
Fee $520
Daryl Lancaster This
class offers more time to design and sew, in a 7-Day
version of Daryl’s weeklong (5-day) class. A
bonus Pieced Tote Bag project will be added, a great
way to turn fabric scraps and leftovers into something
wonderful…and useful! See Class No. 11A
for basic class description.
19 Patchwork
Peyote Beaded Necklace (July
20-22)
Class
Fee $220
Lynn Schuster Create
a beautiful quilt-like, 3-dimensional pendant, as you
learn the basic beadwork techniques of flat peyote
and brick stitch. Using a variety
of size 11 and size 8 seed beads, plus an assortment
of accent beads, you will create a number of rectangles and squares. When
stitched, folded and manipulated into pleasing shapes, these will be
combined to fashion a beautiful and fun, one-of-a-kind pendant. To
finish, some of the same accent beads will be strung to make the neckpiece,
resulting in a stunning necklace you’ll surely cherish for years
to come. Materials
fee of $30 includes your beads, thread, needles, work
mat and instructional notebook. Designed for beginners, but open
to all.
28 Buttons,
Simply Buttons! (August 3-5)
Class
Fee $220
Diane Fitzgerald Dig
out your stash of old buttons and put them to good
(and new) use! Augment
them with bags of plastic buttons from your favorite
fabric store, to add color. In this class you can give free rein
to your creative instincts while we use buttons as elements in design. Thread,
wire, cord, ribbon, chain, paper, etc., can be used as the connecting
material, using bead stitches, embroidery or knotting, along with beads,
charms or other components. Think jewelry, fabric embellishment,
or get whimsical and make button dolls. Let your imagination
take over! Lots
of samples will be available to get you started. See Diane’s
web site for photos and more information: www.dianefitzgerald.com Bead
supplies will be available for purchase from instructor
in class, or bring your own (a supply list will be sent prior to class). For
all levels.
29 Sculptural
Brick Stitch (August 5-10)
Class
Fee $400
Diane Fitzgerald Explore
the possibilities of line, shape and texture with brick
stitch, using a variety of beads to make a collar,
bracelet, decorative item such as a vessel, or even a wall piece. We’ll
begin by making components using a limited color palette, then arrange
and connect them. Brick
stitch elements could also be applied to fabric, such
as an embellishment for a shirt, vest or purse. This stitch is
extremely versatile for beading around items, such as buttons, rings,
cabochons or other perforated objects, and may also be used to create
3-dimensional pieces. (See
Diane’s web site for photo examples: www.dianefitzgerald.com) Bead
supplies will be available for purchase from instructor
in class, or bring your own (a supply list will be sent prior to class). For
intermediate to advanced level beaders.
38 Viking
Knit Silver Wire Jewelry (August
24-26)
Class
Fee $220
Barbara Heike Seriously? Knitting
a bracelet without yarn or knitting needles? Seriously! Join
us for this creative wire-working class, and learn
the ancient technique of Viking Knitting. Before
the advent of chain mail, and as early as 850 A.D.,
the Vikings used this “knitting” technique
in making armor. It involves looping a .999 fine
silver wire around a wooden dowel, then pulling the
woven wire through a drawing plate, forming a beautiful
Viking Knit bracelet. After mastering the single-knit
technique, you’ll learn the art of double knitting. While
single-knit bracelets are open and lacy, double-knit
bracelets are more dense and the wire more compact,
resulting in a beautiful, intricate weave. Time
allowing, you may opt to make a pair of earrings to
match. Materials fee of $95 includes 22- and
24-gauge silver wire, 24-gauge copper wire, end caps,
clasps, use of specialized tools and handouts. For
all levels.
43 Mixed
Metals Jewelry (September
3-6)
Class
Fee $300
Mary Hettmansperger Explore
jewelry design, using a variety of techniques and materials. In
this fast-paced class you will learn and use a wide
number of basketry skills such as plaiting, looping,
coiling, knotting, sumac and twining. We will
also cover torch fire enameling, low-tech metal work,
cold connections, as well as ways to combine the many
media. Kit fee of $50 includes the base materials
for all of your projects (copper sheeting, wires, waxed
linen), tool usage and handouts. You are also
encouraged to bring your own small rocks, natural barks,
pods, sticks, hardware, and other found natural or
metal items to incorporate into your designs. There
is no end to the inspiring options! For all levels.
46 Multi-Media
Scarf For Weavers & Non-Weavers (Sept.
14-17)
Class
Fee $300
Anita Luvera Mayer This
is a class for all! Each student will
create a scarf, featuring Rya knots tied into
woven fabric that you will make in the studio. Weavers
will work on floor looms to weave their base
scarf, while non-weavers will be introduced
to weaving on a simple stretcher frame for
theirs. Design and color will be an integral
part of the class, as you explore discharging
color, stamping with fabric paints, and using
vinegar to transfer rust to the fabric that
will be made into strips for the Rya knots. You’ll
weave your scarf, then tie in the fabric strips
to add texture and interest. Anita will
bring examples, as well as discuss the wide
range of ways to use this technique for clothing
and accessories. Materials fee of $40
includes all supplies and materials used in
class. Weavers may either purchase their
warp and weft yarns, or bring them from home. Looms
and weaving accessories provided. For
all levels.
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