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Josephine County Fairgrounds
Grants Pass, Oregon
November 12-13, 2011
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Below is a list of the current workshops planned for FiberMania 2011.Classes are being added as the information is received from the teachers. If you have any questions please contact:Noreen Andresen Andresen Acres Alpacas 924 Linn Road Eagle Point, OR 541-826-6211 alpacas@andresenacres.comClick here to register for classes
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Intro to Continuous Strand Weaving Instructor: Sharon Vail
Date:
Saturday November 12, 2011
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Price: $50 ($20 student fee, $30 for materials)
10/30/11 Space available
The Continuous Strand Weaving Method is a way of weaving both the warp and the weft with one continuous strand of yarn from a center pull ball of yarn. The weaver lays down the first two set-up rows of warp, then weaves a loop over and under the warps. The loop is then opened and spread across the loom. The bottom of each lop becomes the next warp, and the two sides of each loop become two wefts woven, one on each side of the loom. The entire weaving is finger-manipulated with no shedding devices use. (information from "Continuous Strand Weaving Method" by Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser)
Teacher's Biography:
Sharon has several years of experience working with alpaca fiber. She knits, crochets, weaves, and is accomplished at dyeing yarn for her various project.
"I was introduced to Tri-loom weaving about a year ago and find that I can produce nice weavings in a short period of time. I have enjoyed the variety of projects that I can do with this type of weaving and wish to share it with others."
Maximum Number of Students: 10 Minimum: 4
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Wet Felting a Hat Instructor: Lynn Roy
Date:
Sunday November 13, 2011
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Price: $75
10/30/11 Space available
This workshop will introduce you to the art of wet felting. You will be making a hat out of alpaca fiber. The basic seamless technique taught in the class can be used to make everything from purses to vests, Alpaca Fleece for the project, felting pan, detailed written instructions and templates will be supplied. Those will be yours to keep. You will go home with everything you need to make hats except the molds. The molds can be ordered online. Please bring an old towel if you have one.
Teacher's Biography:
Lynn worked as a Mini Mill Operator / Owner for several years. She owns Klamath River Alpacas. They currently have 8 alpacas. She enjoys weaving, Australian locking hooking, felting, knitting, machine knitting and cranking out socks on her Circular Sock machine circular sock machine. You can find her booth for Klamath River Alpacas at many of the local fiber shows.
Maximum Number of Students: 8 Minimum: 4
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Knitting with Beads Instructor: Terri Eilerson
Date:
Saturday November 12, 2011
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Price: $35 - $4 for beads
10/30/11 Limited space available
Learn how to put sparkle in your knitting by adding beads. During the class we will make “Saroyan” a simple, quick shawlette that has a leaf edge and is knitted from “tip to tip”. You will learn how to read a simple chart, “hook” beads into the into the project and make design choices so you can add unique charm to any project.
Homework: Cast on 20 stitches and knit six rows of stockinette.
Supplies students need to bring to class: Crochet hook size 10, two stitch markers, a row counter, 370 yards of worsted weight yarn, size ten knitting needles with 24 inch cable, and a darning needle.
Teacher's Biography:
My grandmother taught me to knit when I was eight… I was lucky to have two great grandmothers who competed with each other as to who could teach me what craft. It is an experience I treasure. I decided to take my first formal knitting class when my youngest got his driving license and quickly discovered how much I loved to knit. I have been teaching knitting for two years and love to watching my students learn make beautiful thing they thought were beyond them.
Maximum Number of Students: 20 Minimum: 4
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Coquille Shawl (short rows) Instructor: Terri Eilerson
Date:
Sunday November 13, 2011
Time: 8:30 PM to 12:30 PM
Price: $35
10/30/11 Class cancelled
Do the words “short row shaping” confuse… scare you ??? You will learn how to wrap and turn, when to pick up our wraps, and when and where to add short rows to provide better shaping to your project. In class you will make “The Coquille Shawl” to make short row “gussets” to make a pretty edge. The shawl is worked “tip to tip” with two different size needles. The shawl comes in two different sizes. Small (Large): 58(67) inches long and 17(20) inches at the center back.
Supplies students need to bring to class: Size 8 knitting needles with 24 inch cable, 120 yards of worsted or aran weight yarn, darning needle, stitch markers, and a row counter.
Teacher's Biography:
My grandmother taught me to knit when I was eight… I was lucky to have two great grandmothers who competed with each other as to who could teach me what craft. It is an experience I treasure. I decided to take my first formal knitting class when my youngest got his driving license and quickly discovered how much I loved to knit. I have been teaching knitting for two years and love to watching my students learn make beautiful thing they thought were beyond them.
Maximum Number of Students: 20 Minimum: 4
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Warm Up Your Neck Instructor: Terri Eilerson
Date:
Saturday November 12, 2011
Time: 1 PM to 5 PM
Price: $ 35
10/30/11 Class cancelled
Cute, quick neck warmer that won’t get in your way while you work. A slotted or tube opening is created to slip one end through to secure the neck warmer in place… no knotting or wrapping loose ends. During class you will learn how to “read” your knitting, make design choices, and make a knitted flower to decorate the neck warmer.
Supplies students need to bring to class: Size 8 knitting needles with 24 inch cable, 120 yards of worsted or aran weight yarn, darning needle, stitch markers, and a row counter.
Teacher's Biography:
My grandmother taught me to knit when I was eight… I was lucky to have two great grandmothers who competed with each other as to who could teach me what craft. It is an experience I treasure. I decided to take my first formal knitting class when my youngest got his driving license and quickly discovered how much I loved to knit. I have been teaching knitting for two years and love to watching my students learn make beautiful thing they thought were beyond them.
Maximum Number of Students: 20 Minimum: 4
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Nuno Felting Instructor:Thalia Keple
Date:
Saturday November 12, 2011
Time: 1 PM to 5 PM
Price: Class $ 65.00 ($45 student fee, $20 for materials)
10/30/11 Class full
Learn nuno-felting techniques, including how to felt merino wool
onto silk chiffon and incorporate yarns and fibers to make a soft and airy scarf. This fun technique allow you to express your creativity--no two scarf are alike. Students will take home samples as well as their scarf. All experience levels are welcome.
Teacher will supply silk chiffon scarf blanks, merino wool, rolling pipes, soap, tulle, ties, bubble wrap. Students should bring 3-4 old towels.
Teacher's Biography:
I have been involved with all types of fiber arts since childhood. Currently my passions are weaving, Nuno felting and jewelry making. You can see my work at the Ashland Art Center (Studio 8), Rogue Gallery and Gallery One in Grants Pass.
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Adventures in COLOR! Instructor:Janis Thompson
Date:
Saturday November 12, 2011
Time: 1 PM to 5 PM
Price: $ 60.00 ($45 student fee, $15 for materials)
10/30/11 Class cancelled
Drum card your way around the color wheel with lots of glorious wool, silk, bunny, bamboo & angelina! Learn how to adjust the tint, tone and shade of each color by adding white, grey, brown and black as well as produce a variety of color combinations you have only dreamed of! An extravaganza of TEXTURE & COLOR.
Maximum Number of Students: 18 Minimum: 4
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Beginning Spinning
Date:
Sunday November 13, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Instructor: Gogi Villanueva
Price: $35
10/30/11 Class cancelled
Learn to spin. Bring your own spinning wheel. If you need to borrow a wheel contact Noreen Andresen (541-826-8211 or email alpacas@AndresenAcres.com) there will be a few (very few) available for student use.
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Tame Lace Instructor: Joyce Moreno
Date:
Sunday November 13, 2011
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Price: $ 40.00
10/30/11 Space available
A beginner's guide to conquering the intimidation many knitters (new and experienced) feel when looking at lace weight yarns and patterns and keep thinking "That's so beautiful, but I'm not a good enough knitter to tackle that!". This class will give you the confidence to master handling the yarn, mastering a simple pattern and seeing it develop quickly in this small project. You will be able to complete this simple lace hat pattern in one to two days (depending on the speed of the knitter). You will enjoy the satisfaction of mastering the basics of lace and take your new skills and begin to tackle the patterns that you've only dreamed of for that "someday" in the future.
Teacher will supply: Lace weight yarn (enough to make 3 hats), Size 6 circular needle with hat started for each student so that we can get right to the lace part, printed pattern, I will have double pointed needles available for purchase if people don't already have their own to complete the project.
Students may bring their own size 6 double point needles to finish the project or they will be available to purchase for anyone who doesn't already have them. If you need them don't forget your glasses!
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Odds & Ends Instructor:Joyce Moreno
Date:
Saturday November 12, 2011
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Price: $ 25.00
10/30/11 Class Cancelled
Can I Do With 50 Yards of My Favorite Yarns?
Bring leftovers of your favorite handspun or other yarns and get some great ideas of how to put them beautifully to use. Learn how to adapt patterns to use the amount of yarn you have, how to effectively use different weights of yarn in the same project. A resource list for patterns for small projects will be provided. We will make at least one project in class.
Students to supply leftover scraps of handspun or other yarns you'd like to use up. Assorted knitting needles (various sizes & types) , scissors, locking stitch-markers, tape measure, tapestry needle, small crochet hook, note taking materials.
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Beginning Needle Felting Instructor:Heather Wells
Date:
Saturday November 12, 2011
Time: 1 PM to 5 PM
Price: $ 50.00 ($35 for class and $15 for materials)
10/30/11 Space available
Students will learn the basic skills of Needle Felting and about different fibers and create shapes and add embellishments.
Introductory Needle Felting Kits will be supplied. The kit includes needles, fiber and written instructions.
Teacher's Biography:
Heather is a Needle Felting instructor at Middleford Yarn & Stichery. She has enjoys sharing her knowledge and skills with others so they may pass down this skill to family and friends. Working with fiber has been a life long obsession.
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Intermediate Needle Felting Instructor: Heather Wells
Date:
Sunday November 13, 2011
Time: 1 PM to 5 PM
Price: $ 52.00 ($35 student fee and $17 for kit)
10/30/11 Class cancelled
This is a three-dimensional class. Students will learn sculpting skills and creating finer detail using different fiber and various techniques.
Intermediate Needle Felting Kits will be supplied. The kit includes needles, fiber and written instructions
Teacher's Biography:
Heather is a Needle Felting instructor at Middleford Yarn & Stichery. She has enjoys sharing her knowledge and skills with others so they may pass down this skill to family and friends. Working with fiber has been a life long obsession.
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Whorl Exploration Instructor: Janis Thompson
Date:
Sunday November 13, 2011
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Price: $ 60.00 ($45 student fee, $15 for materials)
10/30/11 Class cancelled
Get to know your wheel and all of its adjustments. Spin a variety of yarns.
All fibers will be supplied.
Student will supply Spinning Wheel, bobins, Kate, niddynoddy and oil.
Maximum number of students 12 Minimum number of students 4
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Learn to Knit a Beaded Bracelet Instructor: Kathy Brooks
Date:
Sunday November 13, 2011
Time: 9 AM to 4 PM with 1 hour for lunch
Price: $ 55.00 ($45 student fee, $10 class materials)
10/30/11 Limited space available
Students will learn to plan and knit a bracelet of any size using seed beads and fiber of their choice. This technique will enable students to plan other smaller and larger projects. Students must be able to cast on, knit, purl and cast off. This class assumes some basic experience with knitting.
Instuctor will supply: Yarn, beads, graph paper, clasp, beading needles and finishing supplies.
Students need to bring (size 1) 24” circular knitting needles and colored pencils.
Maximum number of students: 12 Minimum number of students: 4
Teacher's Biography:
I have been knitting since I was twelve years old. Working with fiber has always been a creative release from the stress of working in the health care field. I am a spinner and weaver as well. Working with beads and fiber is one of my passions. My favorite thing to knit is my handspun. I have taught classes for my local weaving guild and have been encouraged by members of my spinning group to offer a class in this technique. Knitted bracelets are wonderful gifts as members of my family can affirm. This is a portable and quick project and as I can testify, very addictive.
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Drop Spindle
Date:
Saturday November 12, 2012
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Instructor: Gogi Villanuvea
Price: $ 35
10/30/11 Space available
Learn to spin using a drop spindle!
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