Sponsored by:
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
Flax and Fleecers Guild
NIPR
Workshops
Pre-registration is required for all workshops. Call 427-6011 for
more information or to register by phone. Registration deadline: April 26.
The Art of Spinning
Friday, May 7, 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Learn to spin
single threads and ply them together. You will also learn about drafting,
twisting and tension. Every student will spin at least one skein of yarn.
Ages: 14-adult. Fee: $34/$41 non-resident
Traditional Rug
Hooking
Saturday, May 8, 1:00-4:00 P.M.
Rug hooking uses a
hand hook, similar in shape to a crochet hook, to form a looped pile from yarn
on an even-weave base fabric. The wool can be hooked in such a way that the
results are akin to oil painting. Let us introduce you to this American fiber
art.
Ages: 6-adult. Fee: $39/47 non resident.
Introduction to
Needle Felting
Friday, May 7, 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Saturday, may 8, 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Needle felting is an
easy-to-learn process that takes a lump of wool fiber and turns it into a piece
of felt that can be used to make a multitude of projects. You will create your
choice of a decorative farm animal or floral pin.
Ages: 14-adult. Fee: $36/$43 non resident.
Felt Hats: Fedoras to Floppy Brims
Friday, May 7, 1:00 -4:00 P.M.
Create your own felt
hat in a style that is just right for you using only a foam hat form, barbed
needles and wool. We'll use both wet and dry felting methods. Many style options
are possible, . choose the one that suits you and leave the class wearing your
brand new hat!
Ages:14-adult. Fee: $54/$65 non resident.