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Upcoming Classes
Basic to
Intermediate Weaving
Tuesday January 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st, 5:30-8:00
p.m.
Beginners will start weaving a scarf on pre-warped Rigid
Heddle Looms. Intermediates will begin with project planning
on a project of their choice. Students will learn
terminology, equipment, project planning, reading drafts
(patterns), and basic weaving techniques. Students who
continue through the entire month of January will have the
opportunity to work on at least four different types of
looms and at least three different projects. Looms will be
available in between classes for students to work on during
normal business hours including Saturdays. Class will run
from 5:30-8:00 each Tuesday evening for $15 per night plus
materials. Space is limited so please call to reserve.
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Knooking -
Saturday, February 11th
9:00-noon and 1:00-4:00 p.m.
The Knook - now you can knit with a crochet hook. The
morning will focus on learning to knook. Stay for the
afternoon and learn more advanced techniques like cables.
Fee will be $15 for the class and the Knook Beginner Set. |
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The Fiber Factor, each
Tuesday evening, 5:30 -8:00.
The store will be open 5:30-8:00 each Tuesday offering a come and go
project, with the project taking about an hour. Standard fee is $15, plus an
additional materials fee for select classes. Projects can be viewed in
advance online or in the store window.
Become a Fiber Fanatic, the more you participate, the more you earn (includes classes and material purchases). Specials will also be offered for
the Fiber Fanatic.
And for those traveling be sure to make your reservation with the Cottonwood
Inn, 800-466-7332, and ask for the Fiber Factor rate.
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Past Classes |
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Sept 6 – Felted
Postcard
Mail it to a
friend, inviting them to come to Fiber Factor with you. If they
bring the postcard when they come with you, you will get that
night’s class free and they will receive 10% off their class
fee.
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Sept 13 – Needle Felted Jewelry
Learn
more felting techniques as we make beads, pendants,
flowers and more.
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Sept 20 – Wet Felted Coozy or
Vase
Expand
your felting horizons as we create vessels – keep your
cola cool or your coffee hot. Learn to shape dimensional
felt.
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Sept 27
– Sheer Felted Scarf
Sheer
and gauzy and completely your creation – you will enjoy
wearing your wool/silk scarf through the cooler months
that are just around the corner.
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October
is Lace Month at The Shepherd’s Mill. Learn the
intricacies of Bobbin Lace during Fiber Factor Tuesdays Oct
4, 11 & 25. Bobbin Lace is an age old woven lace using
wooden bobbins to manipulate the threads. If you are a
puzzle person, you’ll love Bobbin Lace. While learning
techniques, we will not necessarily finish a project in an
evening.
Oct 4,
11 & 25 -- Bobbin Lace
An age old woven lace using wooden bobbins to manipulate the threads.
We’ll work with yarn to learn the technique.
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Oct 18 – Basket Weaving
Basketweaving at the Fiber Factor. Come & Go. Leave with
a 7” Napkin Basket ready for holiday entertaining.
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Nov 1 –
Felt a Santa, Gift a Gnome
Fiber
Factor November 1st Felt a Santa, Gift a Gnome. Using a
felting needle, we will sculpt a Santa ornament or a
gnome perfect for holiday giving. 5:30 – 8:00 pm, Come
and Go, $15.
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November 8:
Cards from a Creative Spirit
Needle
felt a card or gift tag using creative designs.
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November
22: Honey of a Hotpad
Locker
hooking is a simple technique to hook loops of wool
roving or fabric strips through a canvas backing. Come
learn the technique by creating a hotpad. (photo from
Hook, Loop, ‘N’ Lock by Theresa Pulio)
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November 29: Dye a Tie
Fun,
quick, and easy. Using sharpie markers and rubbing
alcohol we will paint colorful designs on silk ties.
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More information to follow for…
January -- Weaving
For more information on any of the classes,
stop in the store or give us a call.
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