1 AB Jean Scorgie Summer and Winter Pickup
Choose a graphed motif and learn to weave it in one of the four summer and winter pick-up textures. Participants will
work on their own pre-warped looms.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· 4-shaft loom with
· 2-yards of 5/2 perl cotton with 96 ends, sleyed 12 epi in a 6- or 12-dent reed; threaded 1, 2, 3, 4;
· plus more of the same yarn as warp for tabby weft;
· plus pattern weft of 3/2 perl cotton or baby-weight or sport-weight wool or acrylic at about 1600-2000 yd/lb. (175 =
225 m./50 g. ball)
Materials fee - $5 for copy of Weaver=s Craft Fall 2003 (unless participant brings own copy)
2A JoAnn Setzer Duh Duh Drafting
This is an introduction to drafting class, with discussion of basic draft readings with lots of different examples of different
methods used historically and currently.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Graph paper
· Pencils, and
· Erasers
Materials fee: $3
3A Jane Fournier Fiber Blending
This workshop will take some of the uncertainty out of blending, whether you=re trying to achieve a unique combination
of characteristics, make an expensive or scarce fiber reach further, or create special effects. Learn what qualifies to
look for in fibers to blend together, what to expect from your blend, and how to use the differences in fibers to create
special effects.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Coarse and/or fine handcards, if available
· Hand-held wool combs, if available
· Drum carder with medium or fine carding cloth (optional)
· Spinning wheel in good working order or medium-weight handspindle
· Notebook, pen or pencil and yarn gauge or ruler are all useful but not essential.
You needn=t buy the fiber preparation tools specially for this class. Usually enough people in the class are willing to
share. If you=d like to use your drum carder, you may like to arrive at class a little early to setup because time will be
limited.
Materials fee: $5
4 AB Linda Shelhamer Novice Spinning
Small classes for spinners who can spin a little, but not much or who never really had a class and need all of the main
points covered.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Spinning wheel
· Bobbins, and
· Lazy kate.
Optional Bbring any fiber you have that you are having trouble handling.
Materials fee: $9
includes three different types of wool, mohair and other luxury fiber, core yarn, and handouts.
5 AB Donna Crispin Cedar Bark Rattle
Participants will use western red cedar, NW sweetgrass, and assorted dyed threads to twine and plait a contemporary
version of a NW Native American clamshell rattle. Guided by the instructor the participants will graph and twine their
own color designs on 2-3@ clamshells.
This is a class for those with experience with plaiting and twining who enjoy working on detailed, fine weaving. No
beginners.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Spray bottle
· Scissors
· A small sharp knife
· Sewing needle
· Masking tape
· Pencil, and
· An old towel.
Optional--very small scissors, desk lamp, and extension cords.
Materials fee: $13
includes prepared cedar strips, thread, clamshells and sweetgrass
6A Janet Szabo Sweater 101
Are you new to knitting? Would you like to make a swear but aren=t sure where to start? This class will cover all the
fundamentals you need to make your first big knitting project a success. Become familiar with knitting patterns and how
to read them. Find out why gauge is so important. Get tips on picking the right yarn. Learn the most commonly-used
cast-on, bind-off, and increase and decrease methods and wee when and where to use them. This class will allow you
to cast-on and start knitting a sweater with confidence.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· 4-ounces of light colored worsted weight yarn
· Size 7, 8 or 9 needles
· Cable needles
· Scissors
· Tapestry needles, etc.
Materials fee: none
7A Jan Nordwick Tatting
Tatting is a lace-making technique very popular with the Victorians. It is easily identified by its distinctive use of rings
and picots. Students will develop a hands-on understanding of the basic tatting stitch, the double-know, enabling them
to make tatted items before they know it. In addition to learning use of the traditional shuttle, students will learn about
other tools that can be used to create tatted laces. They will learn to read written and charted patterns, be exposed to
historical and modern methods and receive a variety of patterns.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Ruler
· Small scissors, and
· Pen or pencil.
Optional--tatting shuttle, steel crochet hook, threads, and magnifying glass.
Materials fee: $8
8A Jennifer Pryor Unspun Wool Embellishment
Create an artistically embellished wool wall hanging or pillow top. Jennifer will teach you basic assembly, then how to
take it further with seams detailed with a rail, satin, or other decorative stitch. Then it=s on to an exciting embellishment
technique using unspun wool roving and snippets of ribbons or metallic that will be free-form stitched onto the basic
shape in a design of the sewer=s choice. The finished design can be beaded or further embellished with additional
decorative stitching.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Sharp embroidery scissors or other fine tip scissors for trimming design once stitched
· Sewing machine in good working order. We will be using straight and zigzag stitches in free- motion. A cording
foot or others as appropriate for embellishment will be handy but not required.
If you have a straight stitch only machine, this will work fine, too.
· Machine cleaning supplies - brush, canned air, etc.
· Bobbins: 1 threaded with bobbin fill or other neutral thread
1 spare bobbin
If your machine uses a "pig tail" bobbin case, please bring it.
· Rotary Cutter and Mat: A small mat will be fine. The instructor will bring several. Cutting is minimal so we can
share if you don't own one.
· Straight pins (long quilting pins are best but any bead headed pins will do)
· Thread: Variegated colors are fun, metallics look great, shiny rayon threads, heavier top stitching threads provide
a nice look. Fabric will be provided in several colors so you can have some choice; bring a variety of colors and
instructor will provide a variety of options, too.
· While roving will be provided and you will select colors in class, if you are a spinner/dyer and have some great
fibers you wish to use or share (this technique doesn't use much fiber), please feel free to bring it.
· Embellishments: Instructor will provide some unspun mohair and fun fibers to mix in. Embellishments may be
incorporated with the roving, placed on top prior to stitching or added around the outside of the design: narrow ribbon,
metallic threads, Angelina fibers, other decorative yarns. Feel free to bring any fun fibers you have.
· Large-eyed hand sewing needle: For running thread ends to the back of the piece.
· Extra large needle: If you have a needle for stitching yarn/ribbon bring it; the instructor will bring some to share.
· Carding combs/pet brushes - to straighten/mix fibers and for adding in Angelina or mohair. A pair of pet brushes
which are like small carders and a metal comb to pull the fibers off the brushes work well. Call the instructor if you have
questions.
· FINISHING: You can add beads or buttons or other embellishments to enhance the design. You can use a
coordinating fat quarter of cotton or wool yardage to keep the fibers the same, or a piece of fabric of your choice to
match for the backing. Purchased cording or fringe adds pizzazz but making your own cording to match the backing
would be beautiful.
Materials fee: $12
includes pre-cut pillow top; wool roving; KIT -You'll be provided enough wool for a 14" square pillow top; OESD Aqua
Film - or other dissolvable embroidery topping/backing (this is used for transferring the design from paper to the wool for
stitching -- the design will be pre-drawn on the Aqua Film for the class); tear away embroidery stabilizer - medium weight
for backing/stability. This helps the felted wool slide between the free motion foot and the plate.
2B JoAnn Setzer Drafting for Color Effect
This drafting class will focus on drafts using color in the warp and weft to achieve patterns like log cabin.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Graph paper
· Colored yarn scraps
· Tapestry needles
· Scissors, and
· Colored pencils or markers
Materials fee: $5
3B Jane Fournier Lace Spinning
Lace may appear delicate but the yearns that make it mut be sturdy and consistent as well as fine. Learn the
techniques that will allow you to spin fine yarns with ease. Using wool, silk, and down fibers, we=ll look at spinning wheel
adjustment, fiber choices, preparation, drafting methods, plying, and finishing and tie it all together with some practical
exercises.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Spinning wheel in good working order or a light-weight handspindle (about 2 ounce/15 grams, or lighter) ( small
supported spindle, such as a Tahkli, will work for the short fibers but not as well for wool and silk).
· Flick carder, if available
· Fine handcards, if available
· Dark-colored lap cloth (helpful but not essential)
· If using a spinning wheel, one fat-core bobbin or a bobbin prepared for fine spinning using one of the methods
described below:
(1) Half fill a bobbin evenly and firmly with scrap yarn. Cut a piece of heavy paper about 11 inches long and as wide as
the length of the shaft of your bobbin. Wrap the paper firmly around the scrap yarn and secure it with adhesive tape.
(2) Purchase a length of foam plastic pipe insulation (available at most hardware stores) with an inside diameter that
matches the diameter of your bobbin shaft. Cut a length of the insulation equal to the length of the bobbin shaft and slip
the insulation over the shaft.
· Notebook, pen or pencil, scissors, and yarn gauge or ruler are all useful but not essential.
Materials fee: $4
6B Janet Szabo Let them Knit Cake
Brioche stitches are a wonderfully fun family of stitches. Using just a few easy techniques, create soft, lofty stitch
patterns suitable for scarves, blankets, and other projects. This class also features a section on combining cables and
brioche stitches, for those students who want a cabling emphasis.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· 4-ounces of light colored worsted weight yarn
· Size 7, 8 or 9 needles
· Cable needles
· Scissors
· Tapestry needles, etc.
Materials fee: none
7B NEW Sarah Pilgrim Sensational Stripes!
This hands-on seminar explores various approaches to making stripes a sensational aspect of your handwovens.
Sarah will discuss 5 stripe sequences, how to use those sequences in your work, and various kinds of stripes (i.e., color,
texture, sett, etc.) She will show examples on paper and with handwoven samples. After her introduction of ideas,
Sarah will facilitate hands-on Aplaytime@ during which you can make as many designs as you wish applying the stripe
techniques using colored pencils, threads, and/or colored paper. You will go home with lots of new ideas, drafts of most
of the stripe sequences discussed, several written tips on effective use of stripes in handwovens, and the designs you
created.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Any or all: threads, colored paper, and colored pencils
Materials fee: $10
8B NEW Jan Nordwick Tatting
Tatting is a lace-making technique very popular with the Victorians. It is easily identified by its distinctive use of rings
and picots. Students will develop a hands-on understanding of the basic tatting stitch, the double-know, enabling them
to make tatted items before they know it. In addition to learning use of the traditional shuttle, students will learn about
other tools that can be used to create tatted laces. They will learn to read written and charted patterns, be exposed to
historical and modern methods and receive a variety of patterns.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Ruler
· Small scissors, and
· Pen or pencil.
Optional--tatting shuttle, steel crochet hook, threads, and magnifying glass.
Materials fee: $8
1C Jean Scorgie Design Inspired by Nature
Watch the process of designing colorways from a natural object. See the progression from choosing colors to
organizing them in several ways, and creating different effects with the same set of colors. You=ll never look at a leaf or
feather or shell in the same way again!
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Natural object, such as a shell, stone, feather, variegated leaf (or photo of the object)
· At least 30 skeins of embroidery floss that match a color found in the object (the more skeins, the better)
No materials fee.
2C Sarah Pilgrim Sensational Stripes!
This hands-on seminar explores various approaches to making stripes a sensational aspect of your handwovens.
Sarah will discuss 5 stripe sequences, how to use those sequences in your work, and various kinds of stripes (i.e., color,
texture, sett, etc.) She will show examples on paper and with handwoven samples. After her introduction of ideas,
Sarah will facilitate hands-on Aplaytime@ during which you can make as many designs as you wish applying the stripe
techniques using colored pencils, threads, and/or colored paper. You will go home with lots of new ideas, drafts of most
of the stripe sequences discussed, several written tips on effective use of stripes in handwovens, and the designs you
created.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Any or all: threads, colored paper, and colored pencils
Materials fee: $10
3 CD Kerstin Seifert Sewing with Handwovens
This will be a hands-on class to develop confidence in designing and sewing with handwoven fabrics. Each student will
create a number of samples, including various seam finishes, embellishment techniques, binding techniques,
top-stitching, and edge stitching, fringing, choice and application of fusible interfacings, and use of fabric remnants. We
will analyze the instructions on a purchased jacket pattern to determine where changes need to be made to
accommodate handwoven fabrics. Students are invited to bring with them sewing projects on which they may have
encountered problems B we=ll see if we can find solutions. We will practice creating a simple vest pattern tracing an
existing garment. Time permitting, we may begin construction of the vest for those interested in doing so (for those
interested in this exercise, bring a 1 2 yard piece of fabric that is a minimum of 28 inches wide)
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Sewing machine (remember foot pedals and power cords!)
· Serger (if have one)
· Tape measure and sewing gauge
· Shears, scissors, and/or rotary cutter
· Pins and needles
· Tapestry needle
· Handwoven fabric remnants
· 1 2 yards of minimum 28- inch wide medium-weight handwoven fabric (optional)
Materials fee: $10
4C Jane Fournier Fiber Blending
This workshop will take some of the uncertainty out of blending, whether you=re trying to achieve a unique combination
of characteristics, make an expensive or scarce fiber reach further, or create special effects. Learn what qualifies to
look for in fibers to blend together, what to expect from your blend, and how to use the differences in fibers to create
special effects.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Coarse and/or fine handcards, if available
· Hand-held wool combs, if available
· Drum carder with medium or fine carding cloth (optional)
· Spinning wheel in good working order or medium-weight handspindle
Notebook, pen or pencil and yarn gauge or ruler are all useful but not essential.
You needn=t buy the fiber preparation tools specially for this class. Usually enough people in the class are willing to
share. If you=d like to use your drum carder, you may like to arrive at class a little early to setup because time will be
limited.
Materials fee: $5
5 CD Donna Crispin Flying Goose
Participants will twine a duck or goose (12@ long by 12@ across) out of vine rattan and natural materials, including iris
leaves, day lily leaves, NW sedge, bark and more!
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Heavy scissors or garden shears
· Old towel
· Spray bottle, and
· Small bucket.
Materials fee: $18
6C Janet Szabo Going Around in Circles
Have you ever seen a stitch pattern written for flat knitting that you wanted to knit in the round, but didn=t know how to
convert it? This class will explain the method for rewriting the stitch pattern(s), as well as show how to accommodate the
sleeve and neckline shaping when you=ve changed the sweater from flat to circular knitting.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· 4-ounces of light colored worsted weight yarn
· Size 7, 8 or 9 needles
· Cable needles
· Scissors
· Tapestry needles, etc.
Materials fee: none
7C Linda Shelhamer Punch Needle Embroidery
Learn the Anew@ technique of punch needle embroidery using Linda=s hand-dyed yearns. Recent design
improvements in needles have made this a very easy-on-your hands technique for pictorial and graphic designs. Make
a pin to wear, an emblem to applique or a framed art piece using the conference logo.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Good scissors
Materials fee: $7
Includes kits, handouts, and punch needles to use
1D Jean Scorgie Design Inspired by Nature
Watch the process of designing colorways from a natural object. See the progression from choosing colors to
organizing them in several ways, and creating different effects with the same set of colors. You=ll never look at a leaf or
feather or shell in the same way again!
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Natural object, such as a shell, stone, feather, variegated leaf (or photo of the object)
· At least 30 skeins of embroidery floss that match a color found in the object (the more skeins, the better)
No materials fee.
2D Susan Lohmuller Inspiration in Rags!
The time-honored rag rug is still stylish after yearly 400 years. In this seminar we will discuss new and interesting weave
structures and techniques to try with rags. We will take rag weaving from the realm of the familiar back-door rug to the
walls of the art gallery. Weaving tips and tricks, sett discussion, rag preparation, and dyeing and many samples and
slides for inspiration will be included.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
Students are not required to bring anything.
Materials fee: $5
4D Jane Fournier Spinning Multicolored Fibers
Have you ever been disappointed with the yarn you=ve spun from dyed fiber that looked fabulous in the bag? This class
offers ideas and practical help for controlling the color as you prepare it and spin your yarns. Create yarns that make
the most of the gorgeous colors that you=ve purchased or dyed yourself.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· A spinning wheel in good working order or medium- and/or light-weight handspindles
· At least 2 bobbins and
· A lazy kate or other suitable equipment for plying
Notebook, pen or pencil, scissors, and yarn gauge or ruler are all useful but not essential
Materials fee: $6
7D Linda Shelhamer Spin Your Own Stripes
Learn to spin self-striping yarns so popular now. Make two self-striping yarns incorporating mock fair isle, plying
options, and lots of color.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Spinning wheel
· Bobbins
· Lazy kate, and
· Scotch tape
Materials fee: $7
Includes fiber kits, self-striping kit, foam core, and extensive handouts.
6D Janet Szabo Infinitely Interesting Cables
Have you ever wondered if it=s possible to make a cable in the shape of a circle? It is! A technique known as
Ainfinite@ cabling allows you to work many kinds of swirls, flourishes, and circular motifs into your next cabled garment.
Learn the special increase and decrease techniques used in knitting these kinds of cables, and how to translate
knotwork designs into knitted cable patterns.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· 4-ounces of light colored worsted weight yarn
· Size 7, 8 or 9 needles
· Cable needles
· Scissors
· Tapestry needles, etc.
Materials fee: none
Jean Scorgie Complementary Plain Weave
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
4-shaft loom with 8-dent reed warped and threaded with pre-wound warp as per instructions, plus two or more shuttles
wound with provided weft yarn.
Materials fee: $35
$30 for prewound warp (and weft yarn) to be sent to participants before the workshop
$5 for copy of Weaver=s Craft Spring 2002 issue (unless participants brings own copy)
Jane Fournier Spinning Summer Fibres
Cool, comfortable, and absorbent B linen and hemp share many characteristics. This introductory class will cover
different drafting techniques for long line flax and shorter tow flax and hemp. The class will spin and compare wet and
dry-spun yarns, and also look at plying and finishing processes for linen and hemp yarns. The class will also discuss
the physical properties of flax an selecting handspinning fiber while spinning.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· A spinning wheel in good working order or light- and medium-weight handspindles
· At least 3 bobbins and a lazy kate or other suitable equipment for plying
· Dish towel
· Small cup or bowl to hold water (it=s especially handy if this sits on or fastens to your wheel somewhere hear the
orifice)
· Flax fibers that students have a special interest in or questions about (optional)
· Notebook, pen or pencil, scissors, and yearn gauge or ruler are all useful but not essential.
Materials fee: $10
Includes fibers and notes
Donna Crispin Japanese Style Backpack
Make a traditional Japanese style backpack (14@ x 14@ x 8@) out of heavy cane and learn how to weave straps out of
cords and colorful fabric scraps
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Heavy scissors or garden shears, old towel, spray bottle, and small bucket.
Materials fee: $30
Linda Shelhamer Vibrant Natural Dyeing
Students will dye premordanted yarn provided by Linda using cochineal, indigo, cutch, black walnut, osage orange,
milkweek, fruit tree twigs, and other Montana plants. The class will also use Ikat tape for some resists.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Paper towels
· Aprons
· Rubber gloves
· Masking tape
· Several gallon plastic bags for taking dyed items home in, and
· Waterproof pen.
Optional B additional yarn for dyeing, time permitting (needs to be very clean).
WEAR OLD CLOTHES
Materials fee: $35
includes dyes, mordants, 800 yards of wool yarn, and handouts
Jan Nordwick Heels, Toes & Beyond
Designing socks is a fun way to explore your creative talents. This class will show you many things to consider when
designing your own socks. You can choose from a variety of cast-on and closing methods, of heels and toes, shaping
and fitting ideas, using decorative stitches and new knitting techniques, working from the top or the toe. The class will
cover using double-pointed, single-pointed, and circular needles. The extensive handouts will provide even more
information than can be covered in the class.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING:
· Light-colored, firm yarn (yarn size is not important)
· Double-pointed
· Straight and 2 circular needles that fit your yarn size
· Small scissors
· Pen/pencil
· Blunt yarn needle
· Ruler/tape measure
· Pins.
OptionalCcalculator, crochet hook, and cable needle.
Materials fee: $4
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