Create an interesting visual texture with corespun yarn and silk hankies! Students will learn the basics of how to spin fibers around a commercial yarn as a core. The resulting corespun singles will then undergo experimental plying with silk hankies to yield a bubbly textured yarn.  

Emily Wohlscheid

Wed (1-day) 5/21 6-9pm

Weaving Studio $80 / Members: $60

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GETTING READY FOR WINTER KNITTING…

If you want to be ready for winter knitting, planning ahead is a must! Learn about colder weather yarns and how to choose a style and difficulty level that's just right for you. Discover how to knit a gauge swatch, use Ravelry, and how to mark patterns to tell the story of your work. Please bring your ideas and any knitting supplies you have.

Joann Gadbaw

Sat (1-day)    6/21       1-4pm

Weaving Studio     $55 / Members: $35

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ROCK LOOM WEAVING

Let's try weaving on a smaller scale. Bring in your favorite rock, brick, or tile, and use your favorite weaving draft to create something new. The instructor will bring some rocks from Lake Michigan as well. Open to all levels of experience; more experienced weavers are welcome to adapt familiar patterns to a smaller scale.

Jessica Sundstrom

Sun (1-day) 6/22 1-4pm

Studio 4 $65 / Members: $45

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INDIGO DYEING

Immerse yourself in the color blue for a day! Learn the care and feeding of natural indigo dye pots plus the instant gratification of pre-reduced indigo. Stitched and clamped resists will be discussed as well as other resist techniques. Two silk scarves will be provided with the course plus other blank items will be available for purchase.

Gretchen Huggett

Sat (1-day) 7/19  11am-4pm            

Studio 1  $115 / Members: $95

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Sashiko is a type of hand stitching that originated in Japan. Used for  mending and embellishment, it has a rich history of tradition and  design. Today many people are discovering it as part of the visible mending movement. Come and learn the basics of stitching, pattern  transfer, tools and techniques. We will be making several small  pieces suitable to be made into coasters, pin cushions or used as a  patch on clothing. Materials will be provided and will be yours to take home at the end of class.  

Mary Baggerman  

Sun (1-day) 10/19 12-4pm  

Studio 4 $85 / Members: $65 

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