SHIBORI Deborah Adams TECHNIQUE · 2020. 9. 21. · Sarazen is a fiber artist with over 40 years of experience with needlecraft, sewing, spinning and felting. She is a member of the

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SHIBORITECHNIQUE

Date: Thursday, April 15, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM--4:00 PMLocation: Townsend Visitors Center, Exhibit Room7906 E Lamar Alexander PkwyCost: $66.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 8

Silk scarves will be wrapped, folded, clamped, sewn as a resist, then dyed in acid dyes-for a finished “Make it -Take It” Scarf. Kits provided.

Please bring: rubber gloves, needle & thread, and an apron.

Deborah Adams has over 10 years experience of painting on silk and is a member of Silk Painters International and a Townsend Artisan Guild member and studio artist. She has been a teacher’s assistant and participated in class instruction through Arrowmont.

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Deborah Adamsdeborahadamsfiberart

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CREATIVE BATIK

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021Time:1:30 PM- 4:30 PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center2nd Floor, Room 3Cost: $66.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 8

In this class you will create designs with soy wax, brushes, and a tjanting tool which is used inthe ancient art of Batik.The silk pieces can then be sewn together in a scarf, sash or…..

A kit will be provided.

Please bring: rubber gloves, and an apron.

Deborah Adams has over 10 years experience of painting on silk and is a member of Silk Painters International and a Townsend Artisan Guild member and studio artist. She has been a teacher’s assistant and participated in class instruction through Arrowmont.


Sarazen [email protected]

PAINTINGWITH WOOL

Date: Friday, April 16, 2021 Time: 9:30 AM--12:30 PMLocation: GSM Heritage CenterMain Gallery (Back Room)Cost: $90.00 includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 10

Learn to paint with wool. In this class, students will learn advanced techniques in layering fibers to create a painterly effect, creating a 2-D finished image which can be framed. They will learn coloring tricks to create depth, add highlights and texture.

Please bring a multi-needle needle felting tool and a clean, leather gardening glove.

Sarazen is a fiber artist with over 40 years of experience with needlecraft, sewing, spinning and felting. She is a member of the Foothills Craft Guild, a former member of the York Town Craft Guild and an award winning cosplayer and costume designer.

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NEEDLE FELTED CUTIES:

PENGUIN AND OWL

Date: Friday, April 16, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMLocation: GSM Heritage CenterMain Gallery (Back Room)Cost: $65.00 includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 10

Learn to needle felt a kawaii style owl or penguin. Starting from core wool to finished face detail, students will learn how to needle felt a small, 3-D, hand held figure. Skills covered include: layering colors, attaching components, smoothing the felted surface, making eyes and faces that scream “cuteness.”

Please bring a multi-needle needle felting tool and a clean, leather gardening glove.

Sarazen is a fiber artist with over 40 years of experience with needlecraft, sewing, spinning and felting. She is a member of the Foothills Craft Guild, a former member of the York Town Craft Guild and an award winning cosplayer and costume designer.


Jennifer [email protected]

BEGINNING SPINNING ON A WHEEL

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021Time: 9:30 AM-11:30 AMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Main Gallery, Fire PitCost: $45.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 8Minimum Age: 15

For anyone who wants to learn to spin yarn on a spinning wheel. This class will cover parts of the wheels, wheel maintenance, how to choose a fleece or roving and learn to spin a good yarn.

High School or Adult newbies or novice spinners are welcome.

Students should bring their fiber and spinning wheel, if they have one. An assortment of fiber will be available at the class.

With two weeks of advance notice, the instructor, can bring a couple of wheels as loaners.

Jenny Bennett is the owner of Harmony Wools, one of the original founding alpaca farms of the Southeast Alpaca Association. Jenny has always been focused on fiber, with over 30 years of spinning, processing, weaving, knitting, teaching and demonstrating, She has taught at John C Campbell Folk School. Jenny has a wealth of knowledge to share in the area of fiber and spinning.




INTERMEDIATESPINNING ON A WHEEL

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021Time: 12:00 PM-2:00 PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Main Gallery, Fire PitCost: $45.00Maximum No. of Students: 8

Spinners should bring their wheels and any fibers they particularly want help with. An assortment of fibers will be available at the class (included in the class fee) and there will be a discussion about how each fiber’s characteristics influence the new yarn and what to look for when buying and blending.

With two weeks of advance notice, the instructor, can bring a couple of wheels as loaners.

Jenny Bennett is the owner of Harmony Wools, one of the original founding alpaca farms of the Southeast Alpaca Association. Jenny has always been focused on fiber, with over 30 years of spinning, processing, weaving, knitting, teaching and demonstrating, She has taught at John C Campbell Folk School. Jenny has a wealth of knowledge to share in the area of fiber and spinning.For spinners who can make a yarn that holds together, but want a little more control over the yarn they make. This class will work on techniques and fiber handling skills in order to make the yarn you want, rather than “settling for whatever it makes”.



BEGINNING DROP SPINDLE SPINNING

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021Time: 2:30 PM-3:30 PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Main Gallery, Fire PitCost: $30.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 8Minimum Age: 12

For brand-new-to-spinning or experienced wheel spinners. This class will cover top and bottom whorl spindles. Spindle spinning is a very handy, portable way to thoroughly enjoy the tactile wonders of making yarn from a cloud of fiber.

Spinning fibers and a spindle to take home is included in the class fee.

Jenny Bennett is the owner of Harmony Wools, one of the original founding alpaca farms of the Southeast Alpaca Association. Jenny has always been focused on fiber, with over 30 years of spinning, processing, weaving, knitting, teaching and demonstrating, She has taught at John C Campbell Folk School. Jenny has a wealth of knowledge to share in the area of fiber and spinning.


FIBER PREPARATION FOR SPINNING

Hand-carding/combing spinning fibers. Make the most of your prep time AND your spinning time! Bring your hand cards and combs and we will look at efficiently getting the tangles out, blending, preparing for spinning on wheels or spindles.

There will be an assortment of fibers to work with at the class, included in the class fee.

Bring any fiber you would especially like help with.


Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021Time: 4:00 PM-5:00 PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Main Gallery, Fire PitCost: $20.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 8

Jenny Bennett is the owner of Harmony Wools, one of the original founding alpaca farms of the Southeast Alpaca Association. Jenny has always been focused on fiber, with over 30 years of spinning, processing, weaving, knitting, teaching and demonstrating, Jenny has taught at John C Campbell Folk School. Jenny has a wealth of knowledge to share in the area of fiber and spinning.

SMFAF 2021 Learn and Do ClassesPatty Benton

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INKLE LOOMBAND WEAVING

Date: Friday April 16, 2021Time 9:30 AM-12:00 PM ORDate: Saturday, April 17, 2021Time 9:30 AM--12:00 PMLocation: Montvale CabinCost: $45.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 6Minimum Age: 14

The Inkle loom is a small loom on which you can weave bands of various widths. The bands can be used for bracelets, key chains, belts, straps for instruments, hat bands or sewn together to make bags.The Inkle loom is a great inexpensive introduction to weaving.

Patty has been a handspinner for over 10 years. She has sold dyed roving, art bats and dyed sock blanks under the Creekside Farms label. Patty has taught several fiber art classes at SMFAF. Her recent interest has turned to weaving, she is a member of Tuesday Weavers at the Appalachian Art Center in Norris, TN and a juried member of Townsend Artisan Guild in Fiber Arts.

In this class each student will complete a woven band and sew it into a keychain. Students will learn to warp the loom with a pre-cut warp, thread heddles, weave a band and complete the keychain.No weaving experience necessary. Inkle looms will be provided by the Tuesday Weavers of the Appalachian Art Center in Norris, TN

If you have a small Inkle loom you would like to bring, please contact the instructor.


Clasped Weft aka Interlocked Weft

Date: Saturday, April 17 , 2021Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Anderson CabinCost: $46.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 10

Chris [email protected]

Chris has a BS in Recreation Program and Administration from the University of Montana. He has many years of instruction in camp recreation. He is a member of the Scenic Valley Handweavers Guild.

Weft Interlock, Clasped Weft, also known as Cleft Weft weaving is a weaving technique that will allow you to shift colors lengthwise along your warp to create unique shapes and patterns. This technique can be used on any loom.

Not only will you learn the technique for Clasped weft weaving, you will also learn how to make a “heddle stick”, use a sword, and multiple shuttle sticks.

A loaner loom and loom supplies will be provided to each participant for class use.


WEAVE IT WITH US

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Anderson Cabin Cost: $36.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 12

Chris [email protected]

Chris has a BS in Recreation Program and Administration from the University of Montana. He has many years of instruction in camp recreation. He is a member of the Scenic Valley Handweavers Guild.

Come learn the techniques forPlain weaving from the start to the finish. You will weave on a six inch “weave it” style loom making a 12 x 12 washcloth. The techniques you will learn may be applied to any size “weave it” style pin loom.

The first hour and a half will be devoted to instruction and weaving the first of 4 pin loom squares, in the second and third hour you will weave on your own, completing the three remaining squares.. The last half hour will be finishing this project into a 12 x 12 washcloth.

Jonee is from Wheaton, Missouri. She has been active in fiber arts since 1991. She first learned to weave, then spin. She is an avid crocheter who loves to share her knowledge. She and her husband have a small farm where they raise alpacas, sheep, and Boer goats.

Wagon Wheel rugs are made on a variety of round frames. The name refers to the spokes that appear in the design. These rugs are most often woven of heavier fabric so the tension on the loom does not become overwhelming.

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Date: Friday, April 16, 2021 Time: 9:30 AM-12:00 PMLocation: Visitors Center 7906 E Lamar Alexander PkwyCost: $46.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 12


WAGON WHEELWEAVING

For this class students will be using a 12” ring and fabric to learn the technique. Students will go home with the ring, sample and instructions to make any size rug.

Jonee is from Wheaton, Missouri. She has been active in the fiber arts since 1991. She first learned to weave, then spin. She is an avid crocheter who loves to share her knowledge with all. She and her husband have a small farm where they raise alpacas, sheep, and Boer goats.

Learn how to weave a beautiful rag rug or placemats without the expense of a loom.

Students will learn how to repurpose fabric or yarn to make beautiful weavings.The finished piece can be used as a mug rug or hot pad.

Jonee [email protected]

Date: Saturday, April 16 2021 Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMLocation: Visitors Center7906 E Lamar Alexander PkwyCost: $51.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 12


LEARNING TO TWINE

Twining is an ancient craft that has been done basically the same way throughout time.

All materials will be furnished, including handouts and the twining frame is yours to keep.


Geri Forknerwww.weavingschool.wordpress.com

WET FELTINGLATTICE WRAP

Date: Thursday, April 15, 2021Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Second Floor, Room 1Cost: $65.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 10

Create a classy felted open work wrap using superfine Merino roving. It’s lightweight for all seasons, can be worn in multiple ways and has no limits to the number of colors used in its construction.

This class is a great introduction to wet felting or just a fun addition to the skills you already have. Once mastered the lattice technique can be used later for edging on bags, pillows or table runners.

Students should bring 15” x 3 yards (at a minimum) small bubble (3/16”) bubble wrap, ½ length pool noodle, scissors, stocking legs or elastic for ties, small container about 6 cups size, plastic bag for carrying wet projects home, hand towel.

All other materials will be provided by the instructor.

Geri is a longtime weaver, felt maker and lover of all fiber techniques. She teaches both children and adults and exhibits her work internationally. As a member of the Southern Highlands Craft Guild she strives to maintain the skill levels of our ancestors’ crafts and enjoys using them in unique new ways

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INTRODUCTION TOTAPESTRY

Date: Thursday, April 15, 2021Time: 1:00 PM -4:00 PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Main Gallery (Back Room)Cost: $86.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 10

The class includes a travel loom, warp thread, beater fork and tapestry needle.

Students must bring: a variety of yarn in various weights and colors to the class. Dyed longwool locks do nicely in these little tapestries and will be available for purchase.

Robin Goatey [email protected]

Robin Goatey is an award winning full time festival craftsman working Fiber Festivals in the Midwest. Inspired by Tolkien’s Legendarium, he started carving Ents, Wizards and Castles after reading the Hobbit. He makes tools for Folkways Artisans and provides “northern Folk-school” instruction.

Learn Weft-faced weaving on the Tayet Tapestry loom. True tapestry has a weft facing while the warp disappears into the structure and packing of weave.

We will warp the travel loom in class and practice the techniques of weft-facing, adding joins and adding colors.

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INTERMEDIATETAPESTRY

Date: Friday, April 16, 2021Time: 9:30 AM- 12:30 PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Second Floor, Room 1Cost: $36.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 10

Students may bring a small tapestry loom to weave on or they may purchase a Tayet tapestry loom from The Dancing Goats for $50

Weft yarn will be available but students are welcome to bring their own yarn as well.



This class is the next step for students who already know how to weave a weft faced tapestry.

Robin will demonstrate the basics of graduated shading and vertical striping; students will choose one of the two methods to practice in the class.

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DISTAFF

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Second Floor, Room 3Cost: $36.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 10

Bring the spinning tool of your choice and the distaffs will be available for use or purchase in the class



In most ancient depictions of spinning there is always a distaff.

In this class we will learn how to use several different forms of this tool including: the ancient Etruscan ring distaff, the Viking Osberg distaff, the Elizabethan bodice distaff, and the modern wrist distaff.

SMFAF 2021 Learn and Do ClassesRobin Goatey

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HEARTH BROOM

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021Time: 1:30 PM--3:30PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Bus Barn, Behind Transportation CenterCost: $36.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 10

We will craft a Hearth Besom in the old way, with twine, a stick, broom corn and basket materials.

The original brooms were not flat nor made with wire.


All equipment and materials are provided.

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FUN TECHNIQUES IN RUG HOOKING

Date: Friday, April 16, 2021Time: 1:30 PM-4:30 PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center 2nd Floor, Room 1Cost: $41.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 8

Teresa Goatey [email protected]

Teresa and her husband Robin both retired from corporate-type jobs and bought a small farm in central Illinois. She has enjoyed fiber arts for most of her life: sewing since her teens, rug hooking since 1980 and spinning and weaving since 1994. Since retirement, her focus has been on expanding and improving on her fiber skills and learning to care for her flock of Finn and Shetland sheep.

For Beginners and Experienced Rug Hookers alike.

In this class we will practice basic rug hooking techniques, as well as some fun techniques such as proddy flowers, sculpted hooking and beading.

The instructor will provide the pattern and materials. Also, embroidery hoop, rug hooks and scissors will be available for use or purchase in the class. Students may bring their own equipment if they desire.


Mary Jo [email protected]

DISTITCH?WHAT IS THAT??

Date: Thursday, April 15, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM-4:00 PMLocation: GSM Heritage CenterMain Gallery, Glass Window Cost: $40.00 Maximum No. of Students: 15

Have you heard about Distitch? It’s a new knitting technique that may look like traditional knitting, but every stitch works through TWO horizontal rows rather than one producing a dense, sturdy, complex structure.

Mary Jo has taught knitting for the last 10 years at various sheep and wool festivals. Under her designer name, Jo Harris, she designs knitting patterns and has written a book entitled “Double Knitting -Inside Out” Mary Jo is a member of the Madison Knitters’ Guild.

Students must bring:● Two or more different colors of worsted weight yarn● Needles appropriate for the size yarn or a size or two larger● Stitch markers● Usual knitting supplies

Students will learn how to:Do the Twin Loops Cast-OnDistitch KnitDistitch PurlMake a neat Distitch edgeMake Distatch Coaster or ScarfStudents must know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.


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TAPESTRY KNITTING

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: GSM Heritage CenterMain Gallery, Back RoomCost: $40.00Maximum No. of Students: 15

Have you seen the new Tapestry Knitting technique used on the Miss Grace patterns of SKEINO LLC?Using two or three colors, this technique encases small short row sections within garter stitch ridges to create a wave or mermaid like scale appearance. It looks more complicated than it is.

Mary Jo has taught knitting for the last 10 years at various festivals, Knit-In’s and Madison College. Under her designer name, Jo Harris, she designs knitting patterns and has written a book entitled “Double Knitting-Inside Out” which is available on Amazon and Ravelry. Mary Jo is a member of the Madison Knitters’ Guild and an employee of the Wisconsin Craft Market.

Students must bring two or more colors of worsted weight yarn, needles in a size to match your yarn, stitch markers, usual knitting accessories, paper and pen for taking notes.

Students will learn:● The Tapestry Knitting concept● Tapestry Knitting terms● How to knit wrap and turn short rows● Start making a sample, shawl, scarf or wrap using this

techniqueStudents must be able to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, an understanding of short rows is helpful.


NEEDLE FELTED SHEEP

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021Time: 1:30 PM-4:30 PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Second Floor, Room 1Cost: $65.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 8

Instructor will provide all materials. Students may bring an apron to protect clothing from stray fibers.

Lynn [email protected]

Lynn is a Fiber Studio Artist and Teacher. She has been working with various forms of fiber for 40 years. She is a juried member of Foothills Craft Guild and Townsend Artist Guild. She is a member of the TN Valley Handspinners. She has been an instructor for 8 years.

Students will learn to Needle-felt a realistic 3D sheep using wool and locks.

This is a Make and Take class


Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021Time: 9:30 AM-12:30 PMLocation: GSM Heritage CenterMain Gallery, Glass Window RoomCost: $40.00, includes Materials FeeMax. No. of Students: 15

POTHOLDER LOOM WEAVING

Andy Lylewww.etsy.com/shop/andylyle

Andy Lyle is a native Oak Ridger and graduate of UT Knoxville. She has been weaving using the potholder loom since she was a child, moving to larger looms in the 1980”s. She is a member of the Foothills Craft Guild, Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsman and the Locally Grown Gallery in Oak Ridge.

Each student will weave at least one regular potholder, then advance on to a small bag or more complicated 2 piecewallet or eyeglass case. Both of these will be woven with a variety of yarns. Each student will receive a booklet with detailed information on multiple items they can make and a vinyl bag to hold their supplies.

Students may bring their own metal potholder loom or use the Metal loom included in the cost of the class. If a student wishes not to keep the class loom, they will receive a $15 refund at the end of the class.Additional loopers and looms will be available for sale with a discount for all class participants after the class.


Lori [email protected]

STUMPWORK BERRIES

Date: Friday, April 16, 2021Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMLocation: GSM Heritage CenterMain Gallery, Glass Window RmCost: $56, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 6

When you wear this brooch, people will think you made it with REAL blackberries! The perfect pin to wear in the Smokies, where blackberries grow wild. Best of all, bears won’t be tempted by YOUR blackberries at all!

I love to teach and create new items. I have been teaching craft classes for over 5 years. I am also a member of the Foothills Craft Guild, as well as a member of the Embroiderers Guild of America, Knoxville Chapter.

In this class you will learn to make the stuffed felt form, apply the beads, and anchor the finished berries onto a backing for a brooch.

Sounds tricky, but it’s easier than you think!

Some basic knowledge of sewing by hand, and the ability to work with small items is helpful.

Students: bring scissors, preferably small

Create beautiful beaded berries using a centuries-old technique called Stumpwork.


Lori [email protected]

STEAMPUNK FIBER FUSION CUFF

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMLocation: GSM Heritage CenterMain Gallery, Back RoomCost: $76, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 6

Curious about Steampunk?Want to take a walk on the wild side and explore mixed media artistry? Come make a cuff and learn some new techniques or new ways to apply old techniques!

No experience needed. Students, please bring scissors. You may bring any vintage buttons or components that you’ve been dying to make into something special.

A lifelong crafter, Lori has always “had” to make things. She loves sharing her knowledge with others and studying the history of any craft she explores. Lori is a member of the Embroidery Guild as well as a member of the Handspinners Guild. Her classes have always received excellent feedback.

Make a handcrafted cuff using felt and a variety of embellishments. All sewn; no messy glue. Explore steampunk themes, dieselpunk, or create a showcase piece for a bit of vintage jewelry. We’ll discuss composition, color, embroidery, and felting techniques. Beads, fabric, wool felt, yarn, thread, fiber, etc. will be supplied.


Bridget Wilson [email protected]

ABSOLUTELY BASIC WET FELTING

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021Time: 9:30 AM - -12:30 PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Second Floor, Room 1Cost: $45.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 8

Enjoy a basic introduction to wet felting while making a simple flower. You will leave with a mini masterpiece to use as embellishment on a pin, barrette, hat or shawl.

Combine wool roving, a resist, embellishing fibers, olive oil soap and hot water to create this unique item.

No prior experience required, all skill levels welcome.

All materials supplied by instructor.

Students should bring: 2 bath towels. Apron and rubber gloves (optional)

Bridget began her fiber journey in 5th grade. Through the many years she has stayed true to her mantra, “Always be a student while altering fiber by painting, embellishing, dyeing, felting, and/or manipulation.” She is a juried member of the Townsend Artists Guild and Foothills Craft Guild.


Bridget Wilson [email protected]

EMBELLISH IT!!!

Date: Friday, April 16, 2021Time: 9:30 AM-12:30 PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Anderson Cabin (next to road)Cost: $65.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 10

Embellish your latest masterpiece and/or practice techniques on felted wool.Techniques will include embroidery, sashiko, beading, couching, and a thread painting demonstration.

Students will explore the wide open world of embellishing fiber. Students will work with each technique on felted wool.

All materials required will be supplied by teacher. Students may want to bring sharp scissors, a thimble, a working sewing machine, with manual and any items they choose for embellishing.

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Bridget began her fiber journey in 5th grade. Through the many years she has stayed true to her mantra, “Always be a student while altering fiber by painting, embellishing, dyeing, felting, and/or manipulation.” She is a juried member of the Townsend Artists Guild and Foothills Craft Guild.


Phyllis Naruswww.rmyarns.com

BEGINNINGFLOOR LOOM

WEAVINGDate: Friday, April 16, 2021Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Main Gallery, Glass Window RoomCost: $56.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students:5

This class gives you a "taste" of weaving to see if it is something you want to pursue further. Three-day workshops are offered at the R&M Yarns Studio for those that want more!Go to www.rmyarns.com /BeginningWeaving.html

Come weave this beautiful 100% Cotton Fingertip Towel.

This class is for the person who has never woven on a floor loom before but would like to see what it is all about.

Sit down at a pre-warped loom and learn how to throw the shuttle, keep proper tension as you weave and do simple treadling with your feet to create a pretty fingertip towel.

Phyllis has been a weaving instructor since 2000 and is the owner of R&M Yarns in Georgetown, Tennessee. R&M Yarns specializes in weaving yarns and equipment and takes pride in providing quality yarns at discount prices.

All equipment and yarns are furnished.


Phyllis Naruswww.rmyarns.com

PATTERN WEAVINGON A FLOOR LOOM

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PMLocation: GSM Heritage Center Main Gallery, Glass Window RoomCost: $56.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students:5

All equipment and yarns are furnished.Three-day workshops are offered at the R&M Yarns Studio for those that want more!Go to www.rmyarns.com/BeginningWeaving.html

This class will cover different treadling sequences to create various twill patterns.

Some weaving experience is helpful.

Students will weave on a pre-warped floor loom with the option of treadling several different patterns on a loom that has been warped for a 2/2 twill.

Students will take home a finished piece (table runner/mat) about 11”x18” after washing and drying.

Phyllis has been a weaving instructor since 2000 and is the owner of R&M Yarns in Georgetown, Tennessee. R&M Yarns specializes in weaving yarns and equipment and takes pride in providing quality yarns at discount prices.


Angela Turnerwww.thefeltingfarm.com

WET FELTING WITH A RESIST

Date: Friday, April 16, 2021Time:1:00 PM-4:00 PM Location: Townsend Visitor CenterCost: $61.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 8Minimum Age: 14, when accompanied by an adult

This is a basic felting class for students with minimal experience with wet felting.

Topics included:● a brief history of wool and

its use in felting● how felting occurs● the felting process using

the wet felting technique

Angela’s love for fiber arts began about 6 years ago when she learned to spin wool from her own sheep. Her fiber passion has grown to include knitting, crochet, felting and weaving. Her inspirations are often found in the sights, textures, and sounds of nature from the beach to her working farm.

All materials are furnished by the instructor.

Students may want to bring an apron or towel since the felting process includes soap and water.

Students will complete a small felted pouch/purse/hat or bowl to take home.


Angela Turnerwww.thefeltingfarm.com

INTRODUCTION TONEEDLE FELTING

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021Time: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM Location: GSM Heritage CenterAnderson Cabin (next to road)Cost: $61.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 8Minimum Age: 14, when accompanied by an adult

This is a basic felting class for students with little or no experience with needle felting.

Topics included:● a brief history of wool and

its use in felting● how felting occurs● the felting process using

the needle felting technique

Students will complete a small felted sampler to take home.

Angela’s love for fiber arts began about 6 years ago when she learned to spin wool from her own sheep. Her fiber passion has grown to include knitting, crochet, felting and weaving. Her inspirations are often found in the sights, textures, and sounds of nature from the beach to her working farm.

All materials are furnished by the instructor.


Judy Wilsonwww.FeltedWoolDesigns.com

FELTED ROCK

Date: Friday, April 16, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM-4:30 PM Location: Townsend Visitors Center, Exhibit Room7906 E Lamar Alexander PkwyCost: $50.00, includes Materials FeeMaximum No. of Students: 12Minimum Age: 14

Learn wet felting techniques to felt wool around a real rock to make a door stop or decorative piece.

You will learn a few additional needle felting techniques to add detail.

No experience is required but wet felting experience is a plus.Must be able to stand and work the wool in warm sudsy water and handle the weight of the rock.

Students should bring a large towel

Judy is a juried member of the Triad Artisans Association and an artist member of the Yadkin Arts Council. Judy teaches in her studio, at local Arts Councils and the Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival. She has won numerous awards for her work and recently won Best of Show at the WV Fair with an all needle felted piece.

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