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DIRECTORY OF CLASSES
Updates (and some corrections) were made on 07/28/10
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Spring & Fall 2009 Millinery Arts Weeks
Summer 2010
Instructor:Chad Alice Hagen, Author of "Fabulous Felt Hats"
We're sorry you missed this great class.
sample by instructor
HATMAKING: Fiber Fusion Hat Creations
Instructor: Tammy Deck
Learn the art of fiber fusion for the purpose of hat making. Silk and/or Tencel fibers will be
layered and bonded into a paper like fabric (that won't melt in water after it's dried) The
resulting hats are lightweight, artsy and certainly one-of-a-kind. The first day is spent preparing
our hat blocks, laying out the fiber, applying the medium and sculpting the piece on the blocks.
We allow them to dry over night... so we may do our finishing techniques in the morning.
Basic fiber materials and supplies provided via the class fee. Come to class with basic hand
sewing skills, a crown block if you have one (optional) and sewing supplies and trimming
option (ribbons, flowers, buttons & beads).
Wear old clothes to 1st class.
Date: July 14 and 15 2010
Meets:
Wednesday, 1 to 5pm
& Thursday, 9:30 to Noon
Fee: $185 (all materials included)
HAT MAKING: BEGINNERS INTRO TO WET FELTING / FLAT FELTS
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
An ancient method of creating fabrics that has become popular again. Learn this fun, unusual process
that by-passes spinning and knitting and capitalizes on the natural attributes of animal hair fibers
to bond together in the formation of a "non-woven" fabric. During Tammy's 3.5 hour workshop,
each student will design and make a flat piece of felt suited to the use of cut and sew designs such as
hats, purses, pillow fronts and other accessory items. NO KNITTING,
CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES are used during this process!!
Date:
July 15, 2010
Meets: Thursday from 1pm to 4pm (ish)
Fee: $55 (materials provided)
by instructor
HAT MAKING: FELT HOOD
/CAPELINE
MAKING WORKSHOP
Click the button to see felting pictures.
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
Each student will design and make their own felt hoods over a three-dimensional form.
This is not a knit and shrink technique! We are exploring
traditional wet felting methods using un-spun, loose fiber to create a hat base which allow us to include different surface design elements inlaid
within the structure. Learn how to steam, shape and finish your hat over
the weekend during your class with Jan Wutkowski (scroll down to
register). Prior experience in
felt making is needed, please consider taking our Flat Felt Class earlier in the
day. NO KNITTING,
CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES are used during this process!!
Date: July 15, 2010
Meets: Thursday
from 5pm to 9pm (ish)
Fee: $70 (materials provided)
HAT MAKING:
Make a Hatblock ~ Block a Straw
with Jan Wutkowski of North Carolina
Click
the button to see photos from previous block making class.
Hatblocks are considered the building 'blocks' of millinery. Blocks are,with few exceptions, the hardware milliners use to sculpt and shape straws, felts, and buckram into dramatic hats. Although wooden blocks can be pricey, this class will show you how to create hatblocks using inexpensive materials found in local markets. After you have created your hatblock you will be able to block a parisisal hood into a lovely summer hat. All in one day!
Date: July 17, 2010
Meets: Saturday
from 9:30am to 4:30pm (includes 1hr break)
Fee: $150 (materials provided)
HAT MAKING: Fascinating Fascinators
with Jan Wutkowski of North Carolina
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the button to see photos from previous class.
Following the ever-popular European trend for wearing Fascinators, class will be free to interpret
their own fun-to-wear headpiece. We will be using many millinery materials including horsehair braid,
feathers, flowers, beading, straw and perhaps some found bits as well. Learn to use 'hat securers'
to keep these headpieces on your head, as many of these styles are merely perched upon the head.
These headpieces are increasingly being worn to weddings, horseracing events, theater and art events,
even clubbing. Come find out what all the fuss is about!
To save your spot today... click this deposit button for
$38*
*(deposits are non refundable)
Date: July 18, 2010
Meets: Sunday from 9:30am to 4:30pm (includes 1hr break each day)
Fee: $150 (some materials provided)
HAT MAKING: Felted Silk
Brims and Base Fabrics
Instructor: Tammy Deck
Wool has a natural property
that allows it to become felt when treated through agitation, moisture, pressure
and heat. This process uses smaller quantities of wool which is hand
worked to encourage the fibers to pass through and bind
to Silk Chiffon (referred to as laminating) a lovely, unique and surprisingly durable,
drape-able felt can be created. Our focus will be on hat design
work. Students
will explore color and design direction for the application of the wool and play
up the unique texture variations. All materials and
equipment will be supplied except crown linings. No previous felting experience needed. There
is some physical exertion**
in this process so, please wear comfortable clothes
and shoes to class. Hat assembly & finishing will be demonstrated
allowing students to take their hats as close to completion as
possible. NO KNITTING,
CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES are used during this process!!
Date: July 19, 2010
Meets:
Monday, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Fee: $150 (materials included)
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SURFACE DESIGN:
PRINTING, PAINTING & DYEING FABRICS
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
A great 3-session process class for those just starting out
and are ready to experiment with a variety of dyeing, painting, printing, and stamping
techniques. This is a fun, fast paced class to sure to get your design
juices flowing. Students will work on a variety of sample fabrics
including cotton, rayon, silk and rayon/silk velvet.
Learn various ways to use Fiber Reactive Dyes from thickened
for printing to liquid and vat dyeing. During the final class you will apply 1 or more of the techniques
to a silk scarf to keep.
Students should bring
rubber gloves, a plastic grocery bag, and 5 pieces of 12" X
12" plastic to the first 2 classes. Dyes and silk scarf will be provided.
Wear old clothes to class.
Start Date: March
23, 2010**
Meets: Tuesday, 6pm to 9pm
Fee:
$140
~or~
Start Date: April
15, 2010**
Meets: Thursday, 10am to 1pm
Fee:
$140
**Please indicate which date you
are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
Dyeing
Skills: Yarn or warps/ Hand Painting for Knitting, Crochet, Weaving ... Etc.
Click the button to view examples
Create your own space dyed yarns. This is great for knitters, weavers and art quilters, too. We supply work space
and the dye. Bring your yarn or floss in skein form (or pre-measured warps) with a total weight not to exceed 16oz.
Yarn should be cotton, rayon, linen, silk (or a natural blend).
(***Yarn is also available for purchase through the design center!)
Choke ties should be looser so they don't act as a resist when the yarn is wet and swollen. Tammy will explain
the basics of working with fiber-reactive dyes at the beginning of each session.
Please indicate which time slot you prefer. You may sign up for more than one session at the PayPal screen.
Students should wear old clothes to class and bring 2 sheets of plastic 18" X 36", a small plastic tub
and rubber gloves.
**Various skeins of yarn are available in our Design Center.
Date:
June 26, 2010**
Meets:
Saturday, Session A: 2pm to 3:30pm / Session B: 3:30pm to 5pm
Fee:
$18 + yarn
**Please indicate which date you
are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
Dyeing/surface
design: Silk SCARVES
/ GAUZE Fabric for Laminating
Instructor: Tammy Deck
Beginning textile design students will learn this
introductory techniques of
hand painting and dyeing silk fabrics
using Procion dyes and the microwave oven.
Students may choose to work on Silk Chiffon Scarves (hemmed on all sides and
ready to wear) or silk gauze fabric cuts to be used in the laminated (nuno) felting techniques.
This dyeing technique applies
to small yardages for sewn garments, as well. Students will dye 2 different
color combinations during the class time. Dye stuff included in the class
fee.
Wear old clothes to class... bring gloves if you have them.
Date: June 17, 2010**
Meets:
Thursday, 3:30pm to
5:30pm
Fee:
$35 (for
silk gauze)
Fee:
$
50 (for
silk chiffon scarves)
~or~
Date: July 14, 2010**
Meets: Wednesday, 10am
to noon
Fee:
$35 (for
silk gauze)
Fee:
$50 (for
silk chiffon scarves)
**Please indicate which date you
are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
SURFACE DESIGN: SUN PRINTS ON CLOTH
Instructor: JoAnn Deck
Let the sun do the magic!
In this new 3 hour class you will create customized colors and designs on fabric. No painting experience required, just a willingness to play and experiment with unique and unusual sun blocks. The special heliographic paints will be provided. Just bring any white or pastel fabric, any favorite flat shapes, leaves & sticks from your garden, circles, stars, mesh, fencing, washers, and wood or cardboard cut- outs, surprise us. Come and have fun in the sun.
No fear... we've got a "plan B" in the event of overcast conditions.
Date: tba
Meets:
Sunday, 1pm to 4pm
Fee:
$60
SURFACE DESIGN: SILK SCREEN PRINTING
FOR BEGINNERS
Learn basic image reproduction concepts during this 3 week class. Each
student will explore open screen printing techniques and go on to learn screen preparation,
including coating and exposing their own single color image/design using the photo emulsion
method. The images will then be
printed on various sample fabrics and/or students own fabric articles.
Photo emulsion, dyes,
Inks, and most sample fabrics
are provided through class fee. Wear old clothes to classes... bring rubber
gloves if desired and additional print ready natural fiber content items, such
as... t-shirts
or tote bags.
Date: January
25, 2010
Meets:
Mondays, 6:30pm to 9pm
Fee:
$130
SURFACE DESIGN: Quick Fabric Painting
Techniques for Fiber Artists
Instructor: JoAnn Deck
Be adventuresome and learn to create your own artistic cloth.
Join fiber artist JoAnn Deck
(winner for "Best Use of Color" at
the 2006 Mid-Atlantic Quilt Show) for
this introductory class where students learn a dozen easy
methods to apply color and texture to white cloth using textile paints. Using your
favorite colors and personal style, you'll have fun painting on cloth
that is suitable to be used in art quilts and other fiber art / mixed media exploration.
Learn to use brushes, sponges, rubber stamps, plastic baggies, squirt
bottles and more. The paints are extremely easy to use, heat-set with a household
iron and require no special equipment or set up in your home. Supply list
available upon registration.
Date: tba
Meets: Sunday, 1pm to 4pm
Class Fee: $60+
by student
SURFACE DESIGN: IN
PURSUIT OF THE COMPLEX CLOTH :
INSPIRED BY NATURE: Stitching,
Painting, Melting, Burning
Instructor: Joy Lavrencik
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the button to view examples
Come explore some unusual techniques for layering,
trapping, and fusing fabrics using paints, yarns, beads, and other unusual
materials to create richly textured surfaces that beg to be touched. This
class is appropriate for beginner to advanced textile design student. Get your juices
flowing and go on to create complex cloth
that may become a purse, scarf or wall hanging that has a rich surface inspired
by your observation of nature. The project can be completed by hand sewing or
may be done on machine if you are more experienced. This is a 4 week process class. Most sampling
materials will be supplied but listing of additional materials will be provided
upon registration.
Dates: tba
Meets: Tuesdays, 6pm to 9pm
Fee: $185+
SURFACE DESIGN : IN
PURSUIT OF THE COMPLEX CLOTH:
Discharge (dye removal) Painting
Instructor: Joy Lavrencik
During this 3 week class, students will
investigate the numerous effects achieved by color removal. Several
different processes will be explored that can be combined or used alone.
We will also cover some of the ancient Japanese Shibori techniques as well.
Students will work on a variety of different fabrics. This will expand
students process knowledge and add visual depth when combined with other
processes in our series "In Pursuit of the Complex Cloth".
Dates: tba
Meets: Thursdays, 10am to 1pm
Fee: $140+
SURFACE DESIGN: IN
PURSUIT OF THE COMPLEX CLOTH :
DEVORE - Controlled Burn-out
Instructor: Joy Lavrencik
In this 2 session class students will explore the "burn-out"
process on Silk/Rayon velvet and satin fabrics. The project will be to
complete a scarf length piece and a variety of samples that can be used in our
other "Complex Cloth" classes in the pursuit of depth and
interest. We will touch on dye painting and some other printing techniques
such as foiling. Fabrics, chemicals and dye included in class fee. Bring
sheet plastic and rubber gloves. Wear old clothes to class.
Date: TBA
Meets:
Tuesdays, 6 pm to 8 pm
Fee: $68
SURFACE DESIGN: IN
PURSUIT OF THE COMPLEX CLOTH :
Spontaneous Mono Printing on Fabric
Instructor: Joy Lavrencik
In this 3 week class, students will explore a free style approach that allows
for a more spontaneous use of silk-screens to apply design and imagery on
cloth. This is a process class where students will work on a variety of
sample fabrics (if you have samples from a previous complex cloth class...please
bring them to this class) as they explore various methods to block out
areas of the screens.Sample fabric kit and dyes are included in class fee.
Supply list provided upon registration.
Date: TBA
Meets:
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Fee: $130
Wear old clothes to class
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CROCHET SKILLS: CROCHET BASICS - CLASS 1
Instructor:
Patty Pulliam
During this one session class, Patty teaches several of
the most basic stitches for crochet. Learn how to chain, single crochet
and double crochet. Project sheet will be provided to practice these
stitches. Price of class includes yarn for sampling and
use of crochet hook. Patty will help you choose yarn and needle size
appropriate for you first project. If you have a collection of hooks and
yarn... bring a small supply to class.
Date:
tba
2010
Meets: Friday, 3pm to 5pm
Fee: $22
CROCHET SKILLS: CROCHET BASICS - CLASS 2
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
Learn two new stitches and begin to unravel the crochet "code".
Learn how to read crochet instructions and how to combine several basic stitches
toward creating a crochet square. Bring a Size H hook and 3 colors of worsted weight yarn.
Crochet 1 or equivalent experience is required.
Date:
tba
2010
Meets: Friday, 3pm to 5pm
Fee: $22
BEADING TECHNIQUES: Crocheted Beaded ROPE
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
This technique creates a great, contemporary looking rope suitable for necklaces
as it is quite supple and strong. Great for a lariat, choker or bracelet, it has a little give to
it due to the crochet stitches. Lampworkers love this rope to showcase
special beads and pendants. Once finished, you can hardly see the
thread! Students will learn on a gentle spiral pattern which makes it
easier to see the stitches. Other design variations will be
discussed. Students must already be
very comfortable with basic crocheting stitches when they take this class (learn
how to crochet in our Crochet 1 class). The materials are
simple: size 6 seed beads (size 10 seeds make a finer rope) and #8 crochet
cotton thread. Bring your reading glasses and, if you have them, magnifying glasses to this
class since the beads are tiny!
Date:
August 7, 2010**
Meets:
Saturday, 11am to 2pm
Fee:
$38+
~or~
Date:
TBA, 2010**
Meets:
Thursday, 11am to 2pm
Fee:
$38+
**Please indicate which date you
are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
CROCHET SKILLS: The Crocheted Hat
Click the button to view Connie's hat
patterns
During this one session class, students will learn how to
follow one of Constance Maley's original hat patterns so you may go on to create your own
versions of her Crocheted Bowler in cotton chenille (Just like the ones we sell in the gallery!).
Cotton Chenille Yarn (several color options), hat pattern and crochet hook will be provided ($15 value). While you may
not finish the hat in class, you will be well on your way and the instructor
will demonstrate the brim transition and finishing techniques. The flower and
leaf will also be demonstrated. Students must know basic crochet stitches (or
have taken our Crochet 1 and Crochet 2
classes).
Date:
August
5, 2010
Meets:
Thursday, 6pm to 9pm
Fee: $55
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KNITTING SKILLS: Beginner
Basics
-- Class #1
Learn to knit or brush up on your skills. During this class, students will learn to cast-on, and knit...
the basic skills needed to create those long, narrow scarves that are so popular. Trial yarn and needles will be
provided during class time, but if you've got some supplies, please bring a small selection to class.
Tammy will help you select appropriate yarn for a good first project... a scarf, a fold-over purse, or a wash cloth.
Project yarn & needles purchased separately.
Date:
August 19, 2010
Meets:
Thursday, 6pm to 8pm
Fee:
$22
KNITTING SKILLS: Beginner Series / 101 - For Kids & Moms
Learn to knit or brush up on your skills. Learn to cast on, knit, and cast
off in this class... the
basic skills needed to create those long, narrow scarves that are so
popular. Trial yarn and needles will be provided during class time. Tammy will help select the appropriate yarn for your
project(s)... select a scarf,
a small fold over purse, or a wash cloth.
Yarn
& needles purchased separately.
Date:
June
19, 2010
Meets: Saturday, 11am to 1pm
Fee:
$17
each
KNITTING SKILLS: BEGINNER SERIES / CLASS #2
Now that you have mastered casting-on and knit stitches,
expand your skills to include purl stitches and learn how to knit stockinet stitch and ribbing techniques such as knit 1, purl 2. You will also
revisit bind-off techniques. If time allows, we will try a variety
of yarn types and needle sizes. Bring in a knitted sample to continue adding onto or start from scratch. If this time and date
don't work with your schedule or you have not had a chance to practice the
skills from the first class, check back for our re-occurring listing.
All
sampling materials supplied during the class time... your instructor will help you
select a small project and yarn to incorporate your new skill level.
Project yarn is purchased separately.
Date:
tba
2010
Meets:
Friday, 3pm to 5pm
Fee: $22
KNITTING SKILLS: BEGINNER SERIES / CLASS #3
Okay... so now you are ready to learn the last 2 skills needed to ready you for
you first sweater. The focus for this class will be on various increasing
and decreasing methods, but just for fun... there will be a 6 stitch cable
thrown in for texture. Bring your own
needles and general knitting supplies to class. Not feeling ready to start
a sweater?... Laurie will help you choose a smaller project and yarn that
allows you to practice all of the techniques you've learned so far. Yarn
and pattern purchased separately. What?... you've been too swamped to
practice! Watch our class listing for the next time this class is
offered.
Date:
tba 2010
Meets:
Friday, 3pm to 5pm
Fee: $22
KNITTING SKILLS: Beginner Series / Pushing Past the Scarf
Shawls with Shape
Okay... you are fed up with the scarf thing... ready to move on to a more
interesting project. The focus for this 3 week class will be on the
creation of a mobius or triangle shawl. We will help you select your yarns
(or create your own designer yarns from our collection), select shapes, knit a
"gauge" swatch and teach you how to read the pattern or graph.
It's time to get you going and keep motivated by coming each session. Various
finishing techniques will be covered in the last class. Yarn
and pattern sold separately.
Date:
tba 2010
Meets:
Thursday, 6pm to 8pm
Fee:
$66+
Knitting Skills: Bead
Knit spiral rope
Learn how to create an elegant beaded chain using 4 stitches and your basic
knitting skills. Great technique for making elegant bracelets, necklace
base or even a purse strap for an evening bag. Looks like a beaded,
twisted ribbon or a beaded tube. Sample on display in our gallery. Supply list provided upon registration.
1 session
Date:
tba
Meets: Saturday, 2pm to 5pm
Fee:
$38+
kNITTING
sKILLS: Bead Knit Amulet Necklace
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the button to view a sample
This class is a great introduction to bead knitting for students
that already
know very basic hand knitting stitches and how to cast on/off (take our knitting
I & II classes). The great thing
about these is that they look hard but are actually very simple. On day one, students will get a great start toward making their own heirloom
quality knitted,
beaded "mad
money" purse based off of Victorian designs. On Day
two, students will shape the flap, sew the seams, create the neck-strap and
embellish....with more beads, no doubt! Samples
can be viewed (or purchased) in our gallery. Supply list available upon registration.
Date: TBA
Meets: Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm (3:30 end 2nd session)
Fee:
$55+
KNITTING SKILLS: Advanced Skills / Knitting architect
Learn how to write your own knitting
instructions and better understand how to alter existing patterns. This
class is for hand knitters and machine knitters alike with stronger knitting
skills under their belt (should have knit and assembled to completion at least 3
different sweaters). Students should bring the following to class: calculator, pencil, lined notebook paper, one well-fitting basic sweater, 2
different 20 stitch by 20 row knit swatches (one of the samples should include a
6 stitch cable with a purl stitch on either side) and the yarn label from each
yarn used. Students will learn how to transfer a silhouette to paper,
calculate stitch and row counts, increases and decreases and how to plan for a
cable design. This class meets 3 weeks
Date: TBA
Meets: Thursdays, 6:30pm to 8pm
Fee: $65
KNITTING
Machine SKILLS: Beginner Basics / Class #1
Whether
you’ve purchased your machine elsewhere or from us…
bring it to class and get
yourself a jump-start. What? you don't have a machine yet? That's okay...
we will supply one so
you can give the thing a test drive to see if you like it. You can
actually learn how to use the machine in this class and knit your first project
with these skills. Tammy Deck, a former representative for Bond, will teach you
sweater making basics of casting on, knitting, increases, decreases, ribbing and casting off.
The Deluxe Sweater machine is available for on-line purchase via our Art Supplies pages.
Date:
tba 2010**
Meets:
Thursday, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Fee:
$22
**If more than one date appears, please indicate which date you
are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
KNITTING Machine SKILLS: beginner Basics / Class #2
Now that
you are familiar with the basics of knitting using a knitting machine, it's time
to add techniques to your skill level. Can you believe it? In
this two hour class you can create 2, 4 & 6 stitch cables with purl on
either side, intarsia (color block changes), Fair Isle, “V” Neck formation and
invisible shoulder seams.
Date:
tba
2010
Meets:
Thursday,
2pm to 4pm
Fee: $22
KNITTING machine SKILLS: advanced level / Knitting
architect
Learn how to write your own knitting
instructions and better understand how to alter existing patterns. This
class is for hand knitters and machine knitters alike with stronger knitting
skills under their belt (should have knit and assembled to completion at least 3
different sweaters). Students should bring the following to class: calculator, pencil, lined notebook paper, one well-fitting basic sweater, 2
different 20 stitch by 20 row knit swatches (one of the samples should include a
6 stitch cable with a purl stitch on either side) and the yarn label from each
yarn used. Students will learn how to transfer a silhouette to paper,
calculate stitch and row counts, increases and decreases and how to plan for a
cable design. This class meets 3 weeks
Date:
tba 2010
Meets:
Thursdays, 2pm to 3:30pm
Fee:
$65
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FELTING SKILLS: BEGINNERS INTRO TO
WET FELTING / FLAT FELTS
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
An ancient method of creating fabrics that has become popular again. Learn
this fun, unusual process that by-passes spinning and knitting and capitalizes
on the natural attributes of animal hair fibers to bond together in the
formation of a "non-woven" fabric. During Tammy's 3.5 hour workshop,
each student will design and make a flat piece of felt suited to the use of cut
and sew designs such as hats, purses, pillow fronts and other accessory items.
NO KNITTING,
CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES are used during this process!!
All materials and equipment
supplied.
Date:
tba
Meets: Friday,
11am to 2:30pm (ish)
Fee: $50
(materials provided)
FELTING SKILLS: BEGINNERS INTRO /
Basic Flat Felt Scarf
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
By request, here is a class that introduces the beginning wet felter to the this fun, unusual process
by making a thin, soft, flat felt fabric to be used as a neck scarf. Wet felting by-passes spinning and
knitting (it's true! there's no knitting involved) and capitalizes on the natural attributes of animal
hair fibers to bond together in the formation of a "non-woven" fabric. During Tammy's 3-hour workshop,
each student will work with hand-dyed, super soft Targhee wool (several color options available) and
learn how to layout the fiber, wet it and work it into their finished piece (hole cutting, optional).
NO KNITTING, CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES
are used during this process!!
All materials and equipment supplied. Come ready for a soap and water work out!
Date:
August
22, 2010
Meets: Sunday,
3pm to 6pm (ish)
Fee: $65
(all materials provided)
~or~
**If
more than one date appears, please
indicate which class date you want in the paypal comments box
FELTING CLASSES: Hand Made Felt Cell Phone / IPOD carriers
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
Join us for a great introductory class in
the art of felt making. Students
will learn how to make wet felt over a form... cut it free and finish it by hand
sewing on beads and attaching a
cord. Felt making is a magical, natural method of turning wool fibers into
fabric... all we use is soap, water and a bit of rubbing. All materials
included.
NO KNITTING,
CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES are used during this process!!
All materials and equipment
supplied.
Date:
tba**
Moms and Kids welcome!
Meets:
Wednesday, 1:30pm to 4pm (ish)
Fee:
$25
ea(Basic materials and tool use provided)
**Please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
FELTING SKILLS: Wet Felt Cuffs and
Felt Bracelets
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
An ancient method of creating fabrics that has become popular again. Learn
this fun, unusual process that by-passes spinning and knitting and capitalizes
on the natural attributes of animal hair fibers to bond together in the
formation of a sturdy "non-woven" bracelet base fabric. During Tammy's 3 hour workshop,
each student will design and felt the base for 2 to 3 cuff/bracelets and
if time allows, go on to stitch, embellish, cut, embroider, needle, and bead their unique
creation. Learn how to imbed glass cabochons and/or mirrors...make felt
beads and other felt components for use in felted jewelry design.
Bring a stash
**
of beads, feathers, found objects, sewing needles and thread
(sewing and/or beading threads) and your magnifying glasses (if you need them).
**or
purchase from our unique retail stash in the Design Center.
Date:
July 22, 2010**
Meets:
Thursday, 2:30pm to 6pm (ish)
Fee:
$65
(Basic materials and tool use provided)
**Please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
by instructor.
FELTING SKILLS: BEGINNERS WET FELTING / Make a Purse
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
Click the button to see felting pictures.
An ancient method of creating fabrics that has become popular again. Learn this fun, unusual process
that by-passes spinning and knitting and capitalizes on the natural attributes
of animal hair fibers to bond to one another to form a "non-woven"
fabric. During Tammy's
3
hour workshop, each student will make
an envelope style purse (learn to use a "resist") that includes several
color and surface design pattern techniques.
NO KNITTING,
CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES are used during this process!!
All materials and equipment
supplied.
Date:
August 22, 2010**
Meets:
Sunday,
Noon to 2:30pm
(ish)
Fee:
$52 (materials provided)
**
If
more than one date appears, please indicate which date you
are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
FELTING SKILLS:
Felt
messenger bags and Funky totes
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
During this
5
hour workshop, each student will make
funky(ier) felt bag with shaped, fold over flap and flange edges that may be
shaped and cut to your taste. Students will learn the wet Felting process,
how to use a "resist" to maintain the bag opening and how to incorporate surface design pattern techniques
(if so desired). We are NOT making this piece from felt fabric... we are actually
MAKING THE FELT
fabric (from un-spun fiber) into the shape of the bag... SIMULTANEOUSLY! Please take
one of our other felting classes prior to this class.
NO KNITTING,
CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES are used during this process!!
All materials and equipment supplied.
Date:
tba
2010
Meets: Friday,
11am to 4pm
(ish)
Fee: $65 (materials provided)
FELTING SKILLS: Beginner Level / Felt Boa Scarf
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
Beginners and seasoned felters are invited to come and play with
this fun, unusual, magical process that by-passes knitting and sewing capitalizing on the natural attributes
of animal hair to turn yarn and roving into this sculptural neck "ruff". This is a wet felting
technique that delivers a stabilized fabric which won't pill or become hairy with wear. During Tammy's
3.5 hour workshop, each student will make their own scarf in their choice of colorway.
NO KNITTING,
CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES are used during this process!!
All materials and equipment supplied. Dress for comfort... and a bit of
a work out (bring snacks if you think you'll need them). Please allow a 1/2 hour window beyond the stated end time.
Date:
July 21, 2010
Meets:
Wednesday,
10am to 1:30pm
(ish)
Fee:
$65 (all materials provided)
**
If more than one date is shown, please indicate which date you
are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
instructor's piece
FELTING SKILLS: Beginner Level
/ Free-Hand Felt Lace
See Tammy's article on this
technique in "Belle Armoire Magazine" Nov/Dec '06
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
A new twist on an ancient method of creating fabrics. Learn this fun, unusual process
that by-passes knitting and sewing capitalizing on the natural attributes
of animal hair to turn yarn into a lacey fabric. During Tammy's 3 1/2 hour
workshop (please allow a 1 hour window beyond the stated end time), each student will make
a scarf piece or fabric that may be cut & sewn into other design items on your
own.
NO KNITTING,
CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES are used during this process!!
All materials and equipment
supplied. Dress for comfort... and a bit of a work out.
Date:
July 21, 2010**
Meets:
Wednesday, 2:30pm to 6pm (ish)
Fee:
$65 (all materials provided)
**If
multiple dates appear, please indicate which date you
are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
instructor's
piece
FELTING SKILLS: Beginner Level / Tree Bark Scarf
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
Beginners and seasoned felters are invited to come and play with this fun, unusual process
that by-passes knitting and sewing, capitalizing on the natural attributes of animal hair to
turn yarn and roving into a "holey" fabric. If you've seen this scarf in the gallery
or in Tammy's booth during an art fair, she has it labeled as felt lace... but it's not really
the same approach. Certainly some of the wet steps are similar - if you've already taken the felt
lace class - but there's enough of a difference to warrant a separate class. During Tammy's
4+ hour workshop, each student will make their own original scarf.
NO KNITTING, CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES
are used during this process!!
All materials and equipment supplied. Dress for comfort... and a bit of a work out (bring snacks if
you think you'll need them). Please allow a 1 hour window beyond the stated end time.
Date:
August 6, 2010**
Meets:
Friday, 11am to 3:30pm (ish)
Fee:
$75
(materials provided)
or
Date:
August
21, 2010**
Meets:
Saturday, 11am to 3:30pm
(ish)
Fee:
$75
(materials provided)
**
If multiple dates are showing, please indicate which date you
are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
FELTING SKILLS: Laminated (Nuno) Felt
Scarf
Tammy demonstrated this technique on
HGTV show, "That's
Clever" back in March '06!!
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
Click
the button to see examples.
Wool has a natural property
that allows it to become felt when treated through agitation, moisture, pressure
and heat. Wool felt is generally
thick, stiff and sculptural. By
using smaller quantities of wool and encouraging the fibers to pass through and bind
to Silk Chiffon (referred to as laminating) a unique and surprisingly durable,
drape-able felt can be created. This technique
is applicable to
yardages for use in clothing and hat design work. Students
will explore color and design direction for the application of the wool and play
up the unique texture variations. A scarf
will be created using a provided, hand-painted silk chiffon base, wool & metallic
yarns with colored wool roving.
NO KNITTING,
CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES are used during this process!!
All materials and
equipment will be supplied. No previous felting experience needed. There
is some physical exertion**
in this process so, please wear comfortable clothes
and shoes to class. Some people require additional time for this project, so
please, bring a snack and allow for a 1 to 2 hour window beyond the
stated end time.
Date:
Aug 7, 2010
Meets:
Saturday, 9am to 1:30pm
(ish)
Fee:
$80 (materials provided)
or
Date:
Aug 29, 2010
Meets:
Sunday, Noon to
4pm (ish)
Fee:
$80 (materials provided)
**If more than one date appears, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
**
Message from a student: "By the way, you should also market the classes as
"body sculpting and toning" - I feel like I spent a day in the gym!
(A good feeling!)"
examples by instructor
FELTING SKILLS: Felted Silk Collage
or
Wrap Shawls
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
Students will explore color and design direction for their own
shawl by felting a variety of
fabrics and fibers resulting in unique texture variations.
Students will be provided with
collection of hand-painted silk gauze and chiffon fabrics together with wool, mohair &
metallic yarns and merino wool roving. All materials and equipment will be supplied.
There is some physical exertion*
in this process so, please wear comfortable clothes and shoes to class and bring a sack lunch.
Students should take our basic Laminated Felt Scarf class
prior to this.
The projects are larger and class size is limited to 3 students.... register
early.
Date:
August 31,
2010
Meets:
Tuesday, 10am to 5pm (ish)
Fee:
$190 (materials provided)
**
If
multiple dates are showm, please indicate which date you
are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
*
Message from a student: "By the way, you should also market the classes as
"body sculpting and toning" - I feel like I spent a day in the gym! (A good feeling!)"
by instructor
FELTING SKILLS: FELT HAT WORKSHOP
Click the button to see felting pictures.
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
Each student will design and make their own felted hat on a three-dimensional form. This is not
a knit and shrink technique! We are exploring traditional wet felting methods using un-spun, loose
fiber to create the base of the hat which allow us to include different surface design elements inlaid
within the structure. Prior experience in felt making is needed, please consider taking our Beginner's Purse class.
NO KNITTING, CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES
are used during this process!!
Date:
August 28, 2010**
Meets:
Saturday, 11am to 3pm (ish)
Fee:
$70 (materials provided)
OR
Date:
September 23, 2010**
Meets:
Thursday, 10am to
2pm (ish)
Fee:
$70 (materials provided)
**If more than one date is listed, please indicate which date you
are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
sample by instructor
FELT MAKING: FELT FLOWERS AND FREE FORM SHAPING
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
Whimsical felted flowers, felted ropes and
rocks is the concept for this class. These may be wearable pieces or
sculptural pieces... you decided. Students will learn
how to create several different wet felt forms with felting needle assembly
taught by Tammy (Beginners welcome!)
NO
KNITTING or
CROCHETING in this process!!
All felting
fibers and felting needle provided through class fee.
Date:
September 23, 2010**
Meets:
Thursday,
3am to 6pm (ish)
Fee:
$60 (materials provided)
**
If multiple dates are shown, please indicate which date you
are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
New Class!!!
sample by
instructor
FELT MAKING: FELT
FLOWERS W/ MIXED MEDIA FINISHINGS
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
By popular request... join us in this class to make the sophisticated
felt flower Tammy started creating last year. Students will learn how to make the wet felted mixed texture
felt base petals, how to assemble using felting needles and go on to add feath
ers,
beads
and
a brooch pin.
All base materials (wool, yarn, feathers, pin back and a small selection of beads) provided... students may
bring a collection of beads (their own lampwork if they have them) just in case there is something extra
you want to add.
The initial part of this class is a wet felting intro and we go on to hand sew
the mixed media components into the piece. Please bring your magnifying
glasses and fine point scissors to class.
NO KNITTING or CROCHETING in this process!!
Date:
July 22, 2010**
Meets:
Thursday,
10am to
1:30pm (ish)
Fee:
$60 (materials provided)
** If multiple dates are shown, please indicate which date you
are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
student:
Barb Jaks
FELTING SKILLS: FELT RUG STOMP
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
Click
the button to see felting pictures.
Each student will design and make their own felted area rug/wall tapestry during
this 3 day workshop. On Day one, students will design their rugs and create
pre-felts to cut out their design elements and then go on to begin to layout the
project. On day two the final layout, layering of wool will be completed.
On day three the rugs will be wetted, sanded, rolled, felted stomped on, pounded
and fulled to a finished piece. Weather permitting, we will be working outside in
the afternoon of day 1 and 3, so please dress comfortably, bring sunscreen and plenty of
liquid refreshments. Prior experience in felt making is needed so please consider
taking our Flat Felts and/or Beginner's Purse class(es).
NO KNITTING,
CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES are used during this process!!
Student should bring pencil, paper, tape measure... be dressed comfortably
and prepared for a wet workout! (It's been suggested that I warn you to bring
Aleve or similar muscle ache relief medication for this class.)
Date:
Labor
Day Weekend 2010
Meets:
Saturday,
Sept 4; Sunday,
Sept 5; & Monday
Sept 6,
10am to 3pm (ish)
Fee: $300 (There
was a misprint in a recent schedule regarding the fee. $300 is the correct fee
for this class.)
There's only space for 3 people... please
register asap. We also need to discuss design ideas and colors so your 3
pounds of wool may be ordered and available in time for class.
SPINNING SKILLS: BEGINNER'S
INTRO CLASS
Instructor: Betty Burian Kirk
Learn the basics of spinning to make your own wool yarns.
The first session will cover the process of making yarn and simple techniques
using drop spindles. The second session will deal with how a spinning
wheel works and learning how to spin a consistent yarn on the wheel.
Materials and equipment provided but if you have a drop spindle or a wheel you
can bring them to class on the appropriate day and learn on your own equipment.
Additional fiber and spinning tools
available for purchase from the Design Center.
Dates: March 6 and 13, 2010
Meets:
Saturdays, 10am to Noon
Fee: $70 (materials and equipment use provided)
SPINNING SKILLS: SPINNERS
REFRESHER COURSE
Instructor: Betty Burian Kirk
Are you a spinner who has fallen out of
practice or have taken a class and need additional coaching? Attend this class for a
refresher on the basics of spinning your own yarn. Two ounces of wool and equipment for use
during class provided but if you have a drop spindle or a wheel** please bring them to class.
Additional fiber and spinning tools
available for purchase from the Design Center.
**Your spinning wheel must be in working
condition. There will NOT be time to fix or repair your wheel during class. If
you are uncertain about the condition of your wheel, please make an appointment
with Brian prior to the class for an assessment.
Date: March 13, 2010
Registration Closed
Meets:
Saturday, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Fee: $35
(some materials and equipment use provided)
SPINNING SKILLS: Intermediate level / Designer
Yarns: A
Instructor: Betty Burian Kirk
Learn how to spin interesting yarns that will give
your fiber work a unique, special look in this 2 session class. Some yarns go by many
names, but Betty will teach you how to spin the Knot, Seed
or Knop and the Knickerbocher, tweed or garnet yarn. Core spinning and
spinning with beads will also be taught. The only pre-requisite is that the
participant must have a basic understanding of spinning and a working
spinning wheel. Bring the following to class:spinning wheel, lazy kate,
sewing thread.
Date:
Scheduled by request
Meets:
Saturdays, 12:30 to 2:30 pm
Fee: $75 (materials provided)
SPINNING
SKILLS: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL / Designer Yarns: B
Instructor: Betty Burian Kirk
Investigate the possibilities of making new and
exciting yarns during this 2 session class. This class will cover Navajo ply, slub yarn, boucle
and crepe yarn. Participants must know how to spin and have a working
spinning wheel. (A wheel can be rented if you can not bring one).
Bring: a ball or bobbin of your handspun singles
yarn, 2 spools of sewing thread, lazy kate or shoe box with knitting needles (or dowel rods),
any roving you like to use in any colors you like.
Date:
Scheduled by request
Meets:
Saturdays, 10:30 to 2:00 pm
Fee: $65 (materials provided)
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Please consider inviting your child's friend(s)
along for the following classes. These activities are also available for
parties or troop activities scheduled separately... please call to make arrangements (630)
963-9573
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KIDS CLASSES: KNITTING 101 FOR KIDS (AND MOMS)
Learn to knit or brush up on your skills. Learn to cast on, knit, and bind
off in this class... the
basic skills needed to create those long, narrow scarves that are so
popular. Trial yarn and needles will be provided during class time. Laurie
will help select the appropriate yarn for your project(s)... select a scarf, a small fold over purse, or a wash cloth (yarn
& needles purchased separately).
Date: June
19, 2010
Meets: Saturday, 11am to 1pm
Fee:
$17
each
**
If
multiple dates are showing, please indicate which date you
are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
KIDS CLASSES: Hand Made Felt Cell Phone / IPOD carriers
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
Kids age 7 and up (grown-ups, too!)
are invited to join us for a fun learning opportunity in the art of felt making while
working on a project they'll be proud to gift to someone special. Kids
will learn how to make make felt over a form... cut it free and finish it by hand
sewing beads and attaching a
cord. Felt making is a magical, natural method of turning wool fibers into
a fabrics... all we use is soap, water and a bit of rubbing. All materials
included.
Date:
June 16, 2010**
Moms and Kids welcome!
Meets:
Wednesday, 1:30pm to 4pm (ish)
Fee:
$25
ea person
~or~
Date:
TBA, 2010**
Meets:
Wednesday, 1:30pm to 4pm (ish)
Fee:
$20
(Basic materials and tool use provided)
**Please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
KIDS CLASSES: BEAD WEAVING ON A BEAD LOOM
1 session of 3 hours. Kids will learn how to set up and use a bead loom to
design and make items such as:
friendship bracelets, chokers, head or hat bands.
Beading materials for a bracelet supplied. Kids get to keep the bead loom
and extra beads for a project at home. Ages 11 and up.
Date:
July 8, 2010
Meets:
Thursday, Noon to 3pm
Fee:
$26
KIDS CLASSES: Recycled Art / COLLAGE JOURNAL/BOOKMAKING
Kids will make their own collage journal during this 2 session class. During session 1, kids will collage the front and back
cover using tissue, foil, ribbons, painted papers and more. During session 2, kids will bind their
journals using twine, ribbons, sticks, beads and feathers. Most materials are supplied, but kids are encouraged to bring photos (or color copies of photos), bits of ribbon, paper, dried leaves or personal (mostly flat) mementos that are okay to be converted permanently into their
journal cover. Ages 8 and up.
Dates:
May
4th & 11th
Meets:
Tuesdays, 4pm to 5:30pm
Fee:
$20
KIDS CLASSES: spinning - learn how to make yarn
One session of 2 hours. Kids will learn about different fibers, how to comb them and spin them into a
yarn suitable for knitting or weaving. Kids will keep the yarn they spin and will receive a simple
spinning hook to take home. They will also try their hand at spinning on a drop spindle and a
spinning wheel. Ages 10 and up.
Date:
June 8, 2010
Meets:
Tuesday, 4pm to 6pm
Fee:
$15
KIDS CLASSES: BLOCK PRINTS ON T-SHIRTS
One session of 2 hours. Kids will design and cut their own block and then go
on to transform one T-shirt by block printing
various designs and images using permanent textile inks. Each child must bring their own
100% cotton shirt... all other supplies are provided. Ages 9 and up.
Date:
June 15, 2010**
Meets:
Tuesday,
3:30pm to 6pm
Fee: $20
~or~
Date: July 12, 2010**
Meets:
Monday, 2pm to 4pm
Fee:
$20
**If more than one date appears, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
Ali & Darby from July
KIDS CLASSES: WEAVING
FOR BEGINNERS
LEARN HOW TO WEAVE ON A
"REAL" LOOM
Make a neck scarf on one of our rigid heddle looms. In this 5-week class
kids will learn to plan and measure
cotton chenille yarn for their project, thread the rigid heddle, wind the yarn
on and weave their scarf. We may
even be able to throw in a knitting lesson, too. Kids should bring a
lunch each day (micro and fridge available). All supplies included.
Ages 9 and up.
Start Date: April
21, 2010
Meets: Wednesdays,
4pm to 6pm
Fee: $75
(all materials provided)
Click
the button to view Elizabeth & Evan weaving
KIDS (and parent) CLASSES: CANDLE MAKING FROM SCRATCH
Kids (and grown-ups, too!) will learn beginner level, basic techniques to make
candles from scratch during this 1 1/2 hr workshop. Each
student will pour 1 specialty to bring home that day and 1 standard mold
(picked up at a later date). Safety topics will discussed and practiced. Students should dress in old clothes and bring a quart size, cardboard
creamer/soy milk or
O.J. container to class.
Date:
June
1, 2010
Meets:
Tuesday, 6:30pm to 8pm
Fee: $22
KIDS CLASSES: FELT MAKING FROM SCRATCH
Click
the button to see girls with their finished purses
1 session of 3 hours. Kids will design and make their own flat felt
tapestry as they learn the age old technique that turns loose wool fiber into a fabric.
It's amazing to see a pile of fluff turn into a flat piece without the use of
glue or sewing.... the kids have fun walking on it
in a tub of warm, soapy water and feel the magic that happens under their feet! (they leave with cleaner feet than when the
arrived!) Material and equipment supplied. Ages 8 and up.
Meets:
Saturday, 1:30pm to 4:30pm (ish)
Date: See our Fiber Camp listed below
Fee: $25
KIDS CLASSES: CRAFTS CAMP
Click the button to view Crafts Campers
We have taken most of
our classes for kids and combined them for a great week of creative exploration.
Kids may invite their mom to sign up for this class, too! On Monday, campers will learn
how to collage a journal cover using recycled and found materials and then go on to
learn how to spin yarn. On Tuesday they will ply their hand spun yarn with another
yarn and go on to dye it using kool-aid then they will block print a T-shirt (please send
a cotton shirt to class that day). On Wednesday, kids will learn to knit and start
working on a small project using the yarn they created... they will learn to twist
cording and make felt beads. Finally on Thursday, they will learn how to use a
bead-weaving loom and create a beaded bracelet... then go on to bind and finish
their journals. All equipment and materials will be provided. Ages 10
through... grown-ups. Campers should bring a sack lunch each day (we have a small
fridge and micro)
Fee:
$180 (all materials provided)
Meets:
Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs from 10am to 3pm
Dates:
June 21 through 24, 2010**
~or~
August 2 through 5, 2010**
(meets 4 days in a row)
**Please indicate which dates you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
KIDS CLASSES: FIBER CAMP
Instructor: Tammy Deck
Click the button to view Fiber Campers
Campers will learn the entire weaving process while creating their own Chenille Scarf during this 4 day session. They will measure and paint their warp with dye on the first day. Day two, they will rinse their warps and hang them to dry while they learn about felt making and make a
felt cell phone / IPod carrier (see photo above). Day three will be spent setting up a rigid heddle loom and begin to weave their scarves.
Day four they will complete the weaving and finish their scarf. Ages 10
through
...
grown-ups. Campers should bring a sack lunch each day (we have a small fridge and micro).
Fee:
$175 (all materials provided)
Camp Meets: M, Tues, Wed & Thurs from 10 am to 3 pm
Session #1
July 26 through 29,
2010 (meets 4 days in a row)
or
Camp Meets: M, Tues, Wed & Thurs from 10 am to 3 pm
Session #2 tba
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PAPER ARTS: Monthly Art Journaling
**New
Class**
Instructor: Laura Thoma
Creative journaling is a practice of weekly visual
journaling that allows you to reclaim your refrigerator art while exploring your
internal terrain. This group is a great way to explore, express and
embrace your inner artist and find your creative voice in a fun, interactive,
judgment free environment. Creative journaling is a place for the creatively
challenged and the creatively confident to join together to play, learn, laugh
and support one another on their creative journeys.
Each two-hour interactive session is focused around several different elements. In the beginning the main focus is on understanding the basics of creative journaling, self-expression, and learning to support both yourself individually and your group members.
You will be introduced to different page types that will involve cutting,
pasting, coloring, painting, sparkle enhancing, macaroni mashing, and much,
much more. Below is a sample of different elements:
- Learning a new page type
- Practicing new page type
- Group exercise
- Practicing Creativity Snacks™
- Open/free journaling time
- Discussions of importance and impact of practiced self-expression
- Creative “challenges”
- Letting go of “right & wrong” & perfectionism
- Sharing individual experiences with creative journaling
Meets: Second
Tuesday of each month,
1pm to 3pm
Class Starts: June
8, 2010 (most
materials included each month)
Fee: $20
and then again
Meets: Second
Tuesday of each month,
1pm to 3pm
Class Starts: July
13, 2010 (most
materials included each month)
Fee: $20
please be certain to register each
month ASAP to maintain your seat
Sunday session available soon (June or
July)...please e-mail us to express your interest
PAPER ARTS: Japanese Book Binding
Instructor: Betty Burian Kirk
Learn some history of how Japanese bookbinding came to be and
the various styles they used. Participants will learn the traditional ways of
creating two styles of Japanese bookbinding as well as the
modern way of embossing the cover of your journal.
Meets: Saturday, 3:00 to 5:30
Date:
March 13, 2010
Fee: $45
PAPER ARTS: JOURNAL MAKING FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS
Instructor: Tammy Deck
Students will make their own collage journal using recycled and new materials during this 2 session class. During session 1, they will collage the front and back covers. During session 2, students will learn how to bind their journals. Paper and most materials are supplied, but we encourage you to bring photos (or color copies of photos), bits of ribbon, paper, dried leaves or personal (mostly flat) mementos that are okay to be converted permanently into your journal cover.
Meets:
Thursdays, 3:00 to 3:30
Class Starts: tba
Fee: $40
Student's
Work
PAPER ARTS: COLLAGE - BEGINNER
EXPLORATION
Click
the button to view student work.
Whether for tribute, recollection, aspiration or for
healing ~ Collage artist, JoAnn Deck, will guide you in the creation of your
own, ready to frame keepsake art piece during this 3 week class. You will need
to bring a box of your treasured elements to class and learn how to find a
commonality for an idea; how to alter/and or protect those elements to develop
that idea; and then how to artfully arrange and permanently affix
them. Homework will be required. (example on display in our
gallery)
Meets:
Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00
Class Starts: TBA
Fee: $90
(materials list provided upon registration)
PAPER ARTS: CONTEMPORARY PAPER MACHE
Learn the basic working method of layering to create artful paper mache objects.
This 3 week beginner class will focus on creating a simple spherical bowl using several different papers and finishing
techniques. All materials included.
Meets:
Thursdays, 11 am to 1 pm
Class Starts: E-mail us below if you are interested
Cost $80
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SPECIAL INTEREST: CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS
Learn the basic techniques to make s from scratch during this 1 1/2 hr workshop. Each person
should bring a 1 qt. size cardboard OJ carton to make 1 specialty candle to bring home that day.
Additionally, each student will make their own standard molded candle to be
picked up at a later date. Kids and Adults welcome.
Date:
June 18, 2010
Meets:
Tuesday, 4pm to 6pm
Fee:
$22
SPECIAL INTEREST: SOAP MAKING FROM SCRATCH
Learn the craft of cold process soap making (soap making from scratch... not melt and
pour) during this interesting 2-hour workshop. Tammy will share her interest in creating wonderful herbal soaps.
Students work together to learn the entire process (from start to finish) as
they create a 7 lb base batch and then each student will pour off a
separate mold to create their own color/scent choice (to be un-molded and
picked up at least 24 hours later).
Please wear comfortable work clothes with long sleeves to class.
Soap making books and supplies available for purchase in the Design Center. Soap made
in class will need to be cured at home for 1 month before using.
Date:
June 11, 2010
Meets:
Friday, 2pm to
4pm
Fee:
$30
**If multiple dates are shown, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
SPECIAL INTEREST: KUMIHIMO (JAPANESE BRAIDING) BASICS #1
Instructor: Betty Burian Kirk
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Kumihimo is the art of Japanese braiding. Learn
how to make several basic braids on a marudai with 8 bobbins. Examples of many
braids will be presented as well as applications of braids. Students will
work on studio provided marudai kit which may be purchased after the class for
$50. Fiber used in class provided through the class fee. After
this class, consider taking the "Beaded Kumi Himo" class to add elegance
to your braids.
What? You've already got your own Marudai
set? Bring it and use it during class and receive a $5 credit toward any
purchase or future class.
Date: February
20, 2010
Meets: Saturday, 12:30pm to 3pm
Fee: $50
Beaded
Braid by student to coordinate w/glass piece
SPECIAL INTEREST: Kumihimo Basics #2 / Beaded Braids
Instructor: Betty Burian Kirk
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Learn how to add sparkle to your kumihimo
braids! Is it a beading technique or a "special interest"
technique? We don't care... it's fabulous. These braids can serve as a lariat, hat band, rope
belt, purse strap or stand alone as a necklace. Students must know how to
wind a warp and how to set up a maru dai. (Consider taking our Basic Kumihimo
class scheduled the weekend prior to this one.)
A list of supplies and advanced prep directions will be provided upon registration.
Bring your own maru dai set or rent one of our during class for $5.
Date:
March 13, 2010 Date Just
Added!!
Meets: Saturday, 12:30pm to
2:30pm
Fee: $40+
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SPECIAL INTEREST: TASSEL MAKING- BASICS
Instructor: Hannah Rosner of Taos, NM
Using some very basic tools, learn to make two very basic tassels using some
of the wonderful fibers we have in the studio. The options are endless and
the techniques are easy. Consider using them to adorn a simply wrapped package, as drawer pulls,
on curtains tiebacks, or as a holiday ornament. Hannah frequently includes them
in her work as pendants. Explore your own creative uses for the tassel as you learn this heirloom
technique of tassel creation. All materials and tools provided
Meets: 1.5 hours
Class Starts: TBA
Fee: $20
TASSEL MAKING / BEAD EMBELLISHMENT TECHNIQUES
Instructor: Hannah Rosner of Taos, NM
Learn beading techniques to embellish a commercially made tassel... or better yet, take the Basic Tassel class
earlier on our "Appetizer" Menu and make your own.
Hannah will teach you to bead the head and/or add a beaded overskirt that looks a lot like a spider web
necklace.
Offered during our "Artistic Appetizer"
week the end of July. Please click the button to view our "menu".
Meets:
2.5 hours
Class Starts: TBA
Fee: $ 40+
TASSEL MAKING: EXTRA FANCY / CREATED OVER A FORM
Instructor: Hannah Rosner of Taos, NM
Using a wooden form, learn to make a tassel with either a covered
fiber or painted wood head, a twisted suspension cord, a straight skirt, and a
knotted overskirt. No need to take our Basic Tassel class, this is a
complete class in itself.
Meets:
3 hours
Class Starts: TBA
Fee: $44+
CERAMICS: INTRODUCTION TO HAND BUILT FORMS
Learn the basic hand building pottery making skills to make functional and
sculptural ceramic pieces. Find out the differences between earthenware,
stoneware and porcelain clays. This 5-week beginner class will teach the pinch,
coil, and slab methods of construction. Terms, tools, and techniques
will be discussed and demonstrated. Glazes and Firings will also be
covered. Materials and tool use included in class fee.
Meets: 3 hour sessions
Class Starts: TBA - E-mail us if you are interested
Fee: $185
by continuum members
New Members Always Welcome!
“Creativity Continuum”
Laura Thoma
Join this group of
multi-media artists as we explore all aspects of the creative process.
The Creativity Continuum is a monthly gathering (3rd Sunday of each month or
3rd Thursday Monday
evening of each month) that serves as an arena for artists and creative thinkers to explore, challenge,
stretch and share their creative process. Each monthly session opens with
sharing of work (show & tell, critique or group input), creativity warm-up
exercises and then progress into creative exploration in various media that are either for the
entire group or set in small groups or dyads. The main purpose of these exercises is to have fun and free up
everyone’s creative energy. Laura will lead the group in creativity exercises, visualizations,
relaxation techniques, artists’ affirmations, readings and discussions. The
groups will also serve as a forum for beginning new work and exploring artistic
challenges and sharing the results of their efforts with the group. In addition to the
monthly meetings, we will offer periodic “artist’s dates” to local art
happening and complete the cycle with a gallery exhibit of member's.
(a formal presentation of individual and group work from the proceeding year). Members also have access to creativity continuum blog where they can receive
information and participate in on-line interaction between meetings.
Creativity Continuum is for people who want to:
v
Expand their creative expressions
v
Commit to creativity in their daily life
v
Take on artistic challenges and new directions
v
Celebrate the existence of art in their lives
v
Strengthen creative thinking skills
v
Break through creative blocks
v
Be in the presence of creative energy of other artists
v
Tap into the power of the right side of the brain
v
Advance the professionalism level in their medium
v
Experience healing through the arts
Quarterly Registration: $60
Focused Creativity Workshops will be scheduled other dates and times throughout the month on topics such as:
“Exercising your Right Brain”, “Breaking Through Creative Barriers”, “Photographing Your Work”.
Workshop Prices will vary.
Next Meeting dates:
Sunday,
June
13, 2010 from Noon to 3pm
~or~
Monday,
June 14, 2010 from 6pm to 9pmJune 14, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm
and then the next month...
Sunday,
July 18, 2010 from Noon to 3pm
~or~
Monday,
July 19, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm
Special Interest Workshop / Photographing Your Work (CC)
Instructor: Roger Legel, Multi-Media Art Instructor the College
of DuPage and owner/operator of AfterImage Media.
This class, Photographing Your Artwork, will
take a complicated subject and through examples, discussion and hands on
demonstrations, provide the working knowledge to create useful, market specific
finished images that artists can use to promote, showcase and submit their work
through traditional and electronic means. The lessons learned are valuable and
specific to the artistic medium you work in, the imaging equipment you may
already have and the multiple end-uses that you’ll need to satisfy to showcase
your work.
We begin by discussing how to arrange a space
with backgrounds, lighting and camera equipment. Then we talk about the
specifics of light, framing and camera operation. We’ll actually set up several
examples and show you how 2-D and 3-D artwork is shot with various lighting set-ups
and a variety of cameras and lenses. At the end of the first session, students
will be given assignments to complete by the following week. At that time, critiques,
problem solving and answering questions will give each student an
opportunity to resolve individual challenges. Information on output formats for traditional
and digital media and suggestions on preserving and packaging finished work are
addressed in the second session as well. Students should bring their cameras with
manuals and accessories to the first class if possible. You can also bring an
example of your work to be photographed if you wish.
Meets:
Mondays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Class Dates: TBA
Special Interest Event / Entering Art Fairs: Slide Review and Open Discussion (CC)
Are you considering taking your artwork to the next level? Curious
about entering Fine Art Fairs and learning the nuts and bolts of getting
accepted?
Erin Melloy, of EM Events, joins us and invites participants to submit slides
of their work for inclusion (alongside slides from other professional
artists) in a "mock" jury slide review designed to provide
participants insight and open discussion on the artist selection process.
Meets: Monday, 6pm to 8:00pm
Class Start date: TBA
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SEWING / FASHION DESIGN
SEWING SKILLS - Hats & Mittens using Recycled Sweaters / BEGINNER Lvl
See Tammy's article on this technique in "Altered Couture Magazine" Nov '06
Instructor: Tammy Deck
Here's a quick, fun, green
sewing project for teens and adults interested in getting started in fashion
design and fiber art and artful gift giving. Each person will learn about "fulling"
animal hair sweaters, pattern layout (working around defects)
, cutting and hand sewing using a "whip" stitch in the creation of one hat
(6 of Tammy's patterns to choose from)
and one pair of mittens. Choose from our already prepared stash of recycled sweaters.
Learn about fiber content:
Each student should bring 1 animal hair (75% or higher content of wool, merino, mohair, rabbit hair, angora,
or cashmere on the label) Sweaters should be ready to sacrifice as you will not be using that particular
sweater during the class, but rather "recycling" for one of our next classes. Sweaters with holes
and spots absolutely acceptable.
Date: February 18, 2010
Meets:
Thursday from 6pm to 9pm
Fee:
$45+
SEWING SKILLS - BEGINNER BASICS for Fashion & Fiber Art
Instructor: Tammy Deck
Learn basic sewing skills needed for fashion,
fiber art & textile design projects. Learn how to sew corners and curves,
seam finishes and hems, top stitching, button holes, casings and zippers. Combine the skills
learned and sampled in the class toward the completion of a square bottom tote
bag. Bring your sewing machine (must be in good working order) and basic sewing tools to class
(ask for a list). Fabrics for sampling included. This is a 4 week course.
Date:
May 27, June 3, 10, & 17, 2010
Meets:
Thursdays, 6pm to 8:30pm
Fee:
$150
SEWING SKILLS - BEGINNER BASICS #2 for Fashion & Fiber Art
Instructor: Tammy Deck
Expand on the skills learned in sewing basics
#1. Students will learn how to follow a commercial pattern in their choice
of a skirt, simple top, drawstring/elastic waist pants or a lined tote bag.
Learn about measuring the body for proper size selection and basic pattern
alterations. Students will need to arrange a meeting with Tammy in advance
of class date for project selection and suggested material selection. This is a 3 week
course with homework.
Date:
November 21, 2009
Meets:
Saturdays, 9am to Noon
Fee:
$125+
Garment Design: Fabric Draping / Pattern Making
Instructor: Tammy Deck
During this
3
session series students will learn how to drape their own fabrics (especially desirable
for hand-woven fabrics!) on a provided dress form. Students will go on to draft a pattern and may proceed
into cutting and construction of their original design. Various finishing methods will also be discussed
and demonstrated. Class size is limited to 4.
Bring 3 yardages to class. Min of 20" x 3 yard.
***For people with strong sewing skills
Date
s: June 7,
14, 21, 2010
Meets:
Mondays, 6pm to 8:30pm
Fee:
$95
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Jump to Triaxial, Inkle & Needle Weaving Classes by clicking here
easy for young and old alike
Weaving Skills:
Beginner's Rigid Heddle
a/k/a THE KNITTER'S LOOM
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
You want to learn to weave... but find the bigger looms a bit intimidating? This is "Real" weaving on a
"Real" loom. You'll find scarves in our gallery woven by
Tammy on our rigid heddle looms (we defy you to discern the difference!)
During this 3 session class, students will learn how to plan a scarf or
table runner project, measure the warp threads, thread the rigid heddle, wind on
and start weaving! Take the loom home for one week to weave your project...
come back for the 3rd session to learn how to remove it from the loom and several finishing options.
Project materials and loom use are included in our class fee. Already have a
rigid heddle loom? Bring it to class and we'll credit you $20. Looms available at the studio for separate
purchase as low as $125.
This class may be repeated for 10% savings.
Dates:
Apr 5th (Mon), Apr 7th (Wed) and Apr 14 (Wed)
Meets:
Monday & Wednesdays, 6pm to 8:30pm
Fee:
$100
WEAVING SKILLS - Beginners "Quick Starts" on Floor Looms
Instructor: Tammy Deck
Get a "snack sized" introduction to weaving on a 4 shaft floor loom.
Students will work on looms set up by Tammy (as if they were one of her own projects). Come in and pick your
weft color and weave a plain weave (tabby pattern) scarf during this 2 session workshop. All materials supplied.
Limited to 4 weavers. May be repeated as many times as you like!
Dates:
August
26 & 27, 2010
Meets: Thursday & Friday, 10am to 12:30pm
Fee:
$80
Student Pat
Weaving Skills - BEGINNERS CLASS #1
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Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
4 Shaft weaving for beginners. Choose from either the "Fast Track to
Weaving", the 2 week, 3 week, 4 week or the 6 week courses. Students will learn the
entire weaving process. Using our Design Center looms,** learn how to plan and measure your warp,
sley the reed and dress the loom. You will complete your project and sample different weave structures.
You can choose to weave a scarf or a table runner.
Some students require more time to finish their projects than detailed below...
additional studio time is available Wed - Sat 11am - 6pm or plan for an additional session.
Fee:
$145** (materials are included)
**Bring your own portable loom and save $20 on class fee
2 Week Series Meets:
DAYTIME:
Meets 2 days per week on Wednesdays & Fridays, 10am to 1pm
Start Date:
September 8, 2010
6 week Series Meets:
DAYTIME:
Meets 1 day per week on Wednesdays, 10am to Noon
Start Date:
September 8, 2010
EVENINGS:
Meets 1 day per week on Wednesday, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Start Date:
September 8, 2010
** New Start Date!!**
3 Week Series Meets:
WEEKENDS: Saturdays,
Start Date:
tba
4 Week Series Meets:
DAYTIME:
Meets 1 days per week on Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm
Start Date:
tba
WEAVING SKILLS: FAST TRACK TO WEAVING FOR BEGINNERS
See description for Weaving I as we will be following the same format
in a condensed manner.
This class meets 3 days in a row.
Dates:
July
30, 2010
Meets: Friday, Saturday &
Sunday, 10am to 3pm (ish)
Fee: $160
(project materials are included)
Chris
A. with her 3rd project
WEAVING SKILLS: Beginner's Class #2
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Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
(May be repeated)
For those people who took our Weaving I class or have taken a beginner level course elsewhere in the
past... this class is for you. Using our Design Center looms,** you will become re-acquainted or more comfortable with all aspects of planning 4
Shaft (harness) weaving projects on your own.
Meets: On the date listed below for project
planning. (Saturdays available by appointment) The additional 12 hours may be scheduled
independently... some people come once a week for 4+hours... others may come 2 times a week for 2+ hours each. If you are at
a stage in your project where you don't need Tammy's full attention... feel free to come more often
and stay longer during our normal studio hours of Wed - Sat 11am to 6pm.
Daytime Date:
July 27 or August 4th
(planning session) OR get started now by scheduling
independently with Tammy.
Meets:
Wednesdays and/or Fridays, 10:00 am to Noon (or stay later)
Fee:
$100+ ($90 for repeat students) Materials are extra.
Evening Date: July 27 or August 4th
(planning session) OR start now by scheduling independently with Tammy.
Meets:
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Fee:
$100 ($90 for repeat students) Materials are not included in the class price.
WEAVING SKILLS: WARPING PADDLE
EXERCISES
Tired of measuring 1 or 2 strands at a time? Want to run 5...10...even 15 at one
time? Want to alternate different groups of threads for a multi strand
stripe patter. Come in with your own paddle or use one of ours. Tammy will
have several different projects planned that will demonstrate how the paddle may
be used and save you warping time. This class meets for 1 session and is for people who already know
basic warping board use.
Date:
August 20, 2010
Meets:
Friday, 10am to 11:30pm
Fee: $20
WEAVING SKILLS: Deciphering Weaving Drafts & Codes
Still having a hard time interpreting weaving instructions? Let's sit down once and for all and figure it out!
Profile drafts, treadle as writ... we'll cover a variety of drafting codes to
build your confidence. This class meets for 1 session.
Date:
August 20, 2010
Meets:
Friday,
Noon to 1:30pm
Fee:
$20
Laurie
with her double weave Pick-up
WEAVING SKILLS: INTERMEDIATE / DOUBLE WEAVE
TECHNIQUES
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Learn how you can get double the width from your 4 shaft loom (more shafts mean more capabilities). During this
2 1/2 hour workshop, you will learn how to plan projects and weave actual samples that include weaving a tube, a fold, and double layer
pick-up designs.
Date:
August
20, 2010
Meets:
Friday,
2pm to 5pm
Fee: $40
(materials included / looms will be set up)
Double Weave Pick-up by Chris A
WEAVING SKILLS: INDEPENDENT STUDY IN WEAVING
If you've taken a couple classes but you don't have the equipment yet, come in and use ours. Plan your project (includes a 1 hour session with Tammy) and come in during open studio hours:
Wed 10 to 8:30 Thur. ~Sat. 11 to 6
Date: Whenever you're ready!
Meets: Schedule with Tammy
Fee: $40 (per 2 weeks of loom time)
**Looms may also be rented for use outside the studio: Table looms may be rented for
$20 per
week (2 week minimum/pro-rating). Baby Wolf
(or similar) Looms may be rented for $30 per week (2 week minimum/no
pro-rating). Please call for details
GARMENT DESIGN - FABRIC DRAPING /
PATTERN MAKING
During this 4 session series, students will learn how to drape their own fabrics on a provided dress form.
This is especially useful for one-of-a-kind fabrics that have surface design
work or a different drape than factory produced goods. Students will go on to draft a pattern and may proceed into cutting and construction of their original design. Various finishing methods will also be discussed and demonstrated.
Very strong sewing skills and an understanding of garment construction is
needed. Class size is limited to
4.
Date: March 1, 2010
Meets: Mondays,
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Fee: $95
Bring 3 yardages to class. Min of 20" x 3 yard.
***For people with strong sewing skills
**New
Class**
WEAVING SKILLS: TRIAXIAL
WEAVING
Instructor: Ellen Grenier
Using ribbons, learn the basics for an off-loom three
directional weaving technique. Each student will weave their own sample
piece (approx 5" x 5") stabilized and ready for personal use.
The resulting fabrics may be used for accent panels, mixed media assemblage
work....or even jewelry designs. After class, students will find
themselves inspired to go on to create a multitude of designs based
alternate color placement. Students will receive a complete
supply and instruction packet...please bring scissors and a package of fine silk
pins to class.
Date: tba
Meets:
Sunday, 1pm to 4pm
Fee: $50
WEAVING SKILLS: BEGINNER INTRO / NEEDLE WEAVING - AMULET NECKLACE
Instructor: Tammy L Deck
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During this 2 session class, students will create a charming amulet necklace using all those odds and end yarns you've
got stashed (and some of ours). During class I, students will create their
color scheme and decide if they want to create a tapestry design, learn how to
warp a cardboard loom and begin the needle weaving process which creates the seamless
little bag. The majority of the weaving will be homework that night. Bring
the woven pouch to Class II, to learn how to line the purse, several
strap options and go on to trim the piece with beads, buttons and charms. No previous weaving
experience is needed. Basic hand sewing skills are suggested. Materials list provided upon registration.
Samples are on display
(or may be purchased) in our gallery.
Date: tba
Meets: Monday & Tuesday, 10am to 1pm
Fee: $68+
WEAVING SKILLS:
Beginners intro TO INKLE WEAVING: SET-UP AND Band
Weaving
Instructor: Betty Burian Kirk
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During this one session class, students will
learn how to set up an inkle loom and start weaving belts, camera and other straps, trimmings,
bookmarks and more. An inkle loom is an easy loom to set up
and very portable if you travel. This loom is designed for weaving narrow
projects such as the ones mentioned above. Bring your own loom (or rent from the studio for $5 per
week), heddles
(or a strong string to make heddles), scissors, and a shuttle. Yarn for
your project is included in class fee. Looms are also available for
purchase from the design center.
Date: February 20, 2010
Meets:
Saturday, 10am to Noon
Fee: $30
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samples
WEAVING SKILLS: INKLE Band
Weaving with Pick-Up Patterns
Instructor: Betty Burian Kirk
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Learn how to weave patterns and images into the narrow strips that may be used
as straps, belts, trims, bookmarks and more using a simple pick-up technique.
Loom preparation instructions will be
provided upon registration so students can bring their loom to class already
set-up and ready to weave. This technique may be done on an inkle loom or a table loom.
Inkle looms may be rented
from the design center for $5 a week or purchased starting at $75. Please consider taking our
introduction to inkle weaving class prior to this one.
Date: March
6, 2010
Meets:
Saturday, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Fee:
$35+
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REGISTRATION POLICY
A 50% deposit should accompany each mailed-in or
phoned-in class registration to reserve your space. Balances are due and must be paid in full
5 days prior to the start of the class or
workshop. Classes with out-of-state or international instructors will have
a balance due date 1 to 2 months in advance of the class. On-line registrations
will bill the full amount for each class unless otherwise indicated. All
payments
are forfeited if
you withdraw from a class less than 2 days
prior to the balance due date. Cancellations are subject to a 7% cancellation
fee if charge card or paypal was used. **No** refunds, transfers or make-up for missed sessions.
We reserve the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment and will
transfer or refund 100% of all money on deposit for that class.
Please
understand that our classes are "artistic" in nature and we encourage
our students to stretch their skill level, which sometimes results in projects
that may require additional home time or studio time to complete. Studio session rates vary, please
inquire. Please
feel free to contact us with your questions before
registering. If it is 24 hours (or less) before
class time....phone us to verify space availability....do not register on-line!
TLD Design Center & Gallery
26 E. Quincy St., Westmont, IL 60559
(630)963-9573
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