For Tweens, Teens and Adults Instructor: Tammy Deck
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).
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.
Dates:
June 21~24
For Teens and Adults Instructor: Patty Pulliam We start the week on
Sunday with the beginning beadmaking class where you will receive your own torch
head, glass, gas and several other basic lampworking tools to take home... and
go on to teach you the basics of glass bead
making. (click here for Details) ***already have equipment and basic
skills? Skip the Sunday class (price reduced by $200) and join us for
the following: On Monday we
reinforce what we learned on day one by focusing on perfecting those
bead shapes. In the morning session we work on round and drop beads, and
in the afternoon we work on shaping barrel and tube beads. Tuesday we continue
our journey by learning how to decorate our perfect bead shapes with
accurately placed dots, linear designs using stringers and twisties. (click
here for Details) Wednesday we wrap up
our exploration of beadmaking techniques by discovering some of the
non-glass items we can put in and on our beads. (click
here for Details)
Age 16 and up.
Dates:
July 11 - 14 For Teens and Adults Instructors: Tammy Deck and Jan
Wutkowski
Join us for a great line up of technique
classes whose primary focus is in the creation of spectacular headwear.
From day wear to bridal.... from classic to whimsical...these classes are
designed for the entry level beginner to the seasoned milliner looking for a new
twist. Each day brings a new approach (No
classes scheduled Friday...perhaps you'd like to take the train into Chicago for
a day of shopping) Students will
learn how to make their own textiles in Fiber Fusion, Flat Felts and Felted
Silks. They will learn how to carve their own hat blocks and how to block
a straw hat on it...then they will learn how to make the current hot, hat look
in the creation of Fascinating Fascinators! Individual class
descriptions and times found here: HAT MAKING
Dates:
July 14 ~ 19
For Tweens, Teens and Adults Instructor: Tammy Deck
Campers will learn the entire weaving process while creating their own Hand
Painted Chenille Scarf during this 4 day session.
They will measure and paint their warp with dye on the first day (please dress
your kids in old clothes). Day two (please dress your kids in old clothes), they will rinse their warps
and hang them to dry while they learn about felt making and make a purse. 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).
Ages 10 and up.
Dates:
July 26 ~ 29 Click Here to save your spot with a $60
Deposit (Balance due July 12th)
For Teens & Adults Instructor: Patty Pulliam
Polymer clay is possibly the most versatile medium available to today's artist.
On day one, attendees will learn basic techniques for working with polymer clay,
and what tools to use to create a virtually unlimited variety of projects.
Techniques such as caning, Skinner blends, and covering objects with clay will be included.
Day two will continue your exploration by using the clay to imitate other materials such as ivory,
bone, and jade. Use this technique to create many different items such as beads or pendants.
Campers will also learn finishing techniques used to transform
your creations from the ordinary to the extraordinary.
On day three, campers learn how to use molds and rubber stamps in the creation of your
polymer clay projects. A special "optical illusion" technique is covered. Use of pre-made
molds and the creation of your own molds will be included.
Bring your favorite rubber stamps and interesting items you may want to mold.
Day four offers
instruction in a special Japanese technique, mokume gane, adapted for use
in polymer clay. Large but lightweight beads are created using this
technique.
This clay may be safely and easily used in the home environment. Bring any clay
tools you may have. Some tools for use in class and several ounces of clay will be provided
through the class fee.
Dates:
July 26 - 29 Click Here to save your spot with a
$60
Deposit (Balance due July 12th)
For Kids, Tweens, Teens & Adults Instructor: Patty Pulliam Even if you've never
picked up a crochet hook before, you will learn how to crochet by
learning the basics of creating a foundation chain, then continuing on
to the single crochet stitch. How to hold the yarn as well as the magic
trick to keeping your edges straight will be covered the first day. On day two we will
expand your stitch repertoire by learning double and treble crochet, as
well as how to combine these stitches for the appearance of a more
complex pattern. Day three will start
with a review of the stitches we've learned. Then we will discover how
to read crochet patterns and begin a simple project. On day four we will
learn how to crochet in the round, and discover how to use this to
create various motifs, including flowers and the granny square. Bring crochet hooks
if you have them. Some homework will be
assigned each evening to practice the skills learned that day.
Dates:
July 26 - 29 Click Here to save your spot with a
$30
Deposit (Balance due July 12th) WEAVING SKILLS - Beginners "Quick
Starts" on Looms For Tweens, Teens and Adults 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 your scarf during
this 2 session workshop. All materials supplied. Limited to 4
weavers. Ages 10 and up. Meets: Wednesday
& Thursday
Click Here to save your spot with a $30
Deposit (Balance due July 14th)
For Tweens, Teens and Adults
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
4 Shaft weaving for beginners. 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. Ages 10 and up. This class meets 3 days in a row. Date: July
30th, 31st & August 1st 2010
For Kids (and adults) Instructor: Tammy Deck
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).
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.
Dates:
August 2 - 5 Click Here to save your spot with a $60 Deposit (Balance due
July 19th)
Polymer clay series for kids and adults. Sign up individually
or save 10% when you sign up for all four classes ($82) Use this
button to register for the series....otherwise, use the button found
under each of the following class descriptions.
For Kids and Adults
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
Kids age 7 and up (grown-ups, too!) are invited to join us for a fun learning
opportunity in polymer clay art while working on a project they'll be proud to
use or give to someone special. Students will learn how to make simple canes
and shapes to apply to a writing pen with a replaceable ink cartridge. This class
is a great place to start for anybody wanting to work with modeling clay that can
be hardened in a household toaster oven.
Colorful, easy-to-use clay and one one ink pen included in the class fee.
Date:
August 2
For Kids & Adults
Instructor: Patty Pulliam Kids age 7 and up (grown-ups, too!)
are invited to join us for a fun learning opportunity in polymer clay art while working on a project they'll be proud to
use or give to someone special. Students will learn how to make simple canes and shapes that will be pierced to become
beads... then go on to string the beads to make bracelets or necklaces. Color coordinating and jewelry
design will be covered. This class is a great place to start for anybody
wanting to work with modeling clay that can be hardened in a household
toaster oven.
Colorful, easy-to-use clay and stringing materials included in the class fee.
Date:
August 3 For Kids & Adults
Instructor: Patty Pulliam Kids age 7 and up (grown-ups, too!)
are invited to join us for a fun learning opportunity in polymer clay art while
they work on a project they'll be proud to use or give to someone special. Students
will learn how to make simple canes and shapes to apply to a glass votive
candle holder. This class is a great place to start for anybody wanting
to work with modeling clay that can be hardened in a household toaster
oven.
Colorful, easy-to-use clay and a recycled glass votive cup included in the class fee.
Date:
August 4
Instructor: Patty Pulliam Kids age 7 and up (grown-ups, too!)
are invited to join us for a fun learning opportunity in polymer clay art while
they work on a project they'll be proud to gift to someone special. Kids
will learn how to roll out clay, cut a pattern, decorate and assemble the
re-usable cover for post-it note pad (includes a place to hold a pencil). This project teaches about working in stages to
build artistic pieces. This class is a great place to start anybody
wanting to work with modeling clay that can be hardened in a household
toaster oven.
Colorful, easy- to- use clay, note pad,
and pencil included
in the class fee.
Date: August
5, 2009
For Tweens, Teens and Adults
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, and casings.
Campers will sew a small decorative pillow, create their own reference book of
sewing samples and complete a square bottom tote bag during this beginner
session. Bring your portable sewing machine (must be in good working order) and basic
sewing tools to class (list provided upon registration). Fabrics for
pillow, sample seams and tote bag included in class fee.
Limited to 4 campers. Dates:
August 9 - 12 Click Here to save your spot with a $50
Deposit (Balance due July 26th)
4 day intensive study for
For Tweens, Teens and Adults
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
A great 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. This is a special offering as a 4 session summer
intensive (meeting 4 days in a row).
Students should bring
rubber gloves, a plastic grocery bag, and 5 pieces of 12" X
12" plastic to the first 3 classes. Dyes and silk scarf will be provided.
Wear old clothes to class. Dates: August
9 ~ 12, 2010
Click Here to save your spot with a $50
Deposit (Balance due July 26th)
For Tweens, Teens and Adults
Instructor: Tammy Deck
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 (please dress
your kids in old clothes). Day two (please dress your kids in old clothes), they will rinse their warps
and hang them to dry while they learn about felt making and make a purse. 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).
Dates: August,
16 ~ 19, 2010 Click Here to save your spot with a $60
Deposit (Balance due August 2nd)
student's work (bracelets in right photo
include their own lampwork beads)
Immerse yourself in 3 school days of beginner
level bead stringing techniques and get a jump start your new found addiction to
all things beaded!!! This class will start you off with the bare-bones basics via single and
triple strand beading projects and progress you into more challenging, larger work.
Five to six different projects will be possible (some evening homework may be required)
so that each student can learn professional finishing methods that are often
overlooked by other "quickie" class structures.
The projects are not cookie cutter style, which means each student will also be
learning to coordinate and design their own work from scratch. Students will learn
about the different types of beads, stringing materials, findings and tools on
the market and which combination is best suited to different beading art projects.
Students will use design
center tools and stringing materials during the class... beads, clasps, tools and books are available
for purchase. Students will receive a 10% discount on
items purchased during the 3 day class.
Dates:
August 23 ~ 25
Click Here to save your spot with a $60
Deposit (Balance due Aug 9th) 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 your scarf during
this 2 session workshop. All materials supplied. Limited to 4
weavers. Meets: Thursday
and Friday
Click Here to save your spot with a $30
Deposit (Balance due Aug 12th)
Instructor: Tammy L. Deck
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 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: 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. Click Here to save your spot with a $100
Deposit (Balance due
Wednesday through Saturday 11 am to
6pm Got Questions? E-mail me...
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June 21 ~ 24
KIDS CLASSES: CRAFTS CAMP
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Campers should bring a sack lunch each day (we have a small fridge and micro).
Meets:
Monday - Thursday, 10am to 3pm
Fee:
$180
(all materials provided)
July 11 ~ 14
LAMPWORK/FLAMEWORK: Glass Beadmaking Intensive Study
Meets:
Sunday, 11am to 5pm; Monday, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm;
Tuesday, 10am to 4pm; and Wednesday, 10am to 5pm
Fee:
$500
July 14 ~ 19
Millinery Arts (HAT MAKING)
Week
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First
Class Begins: Wednesday at 1pm
Fee:
$750
(most materials provided)
July 26 ~ 29
FIBER CAMP
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Meets:
Monday - Thursday, 10 am to 3 pm
Fee:
$175
(all materials provided)
July 26 ~ 29
POLYMER CLAY ART Camp: Beginner Basics 1, 2, 3 & 4
Meets:
Monday - Wednesday, 10am to 1pm
Fee:
$160
(includes materials and tool use)
July 26 ~ 29
CROCHET CAMP: Learn to Crochet / Camp for Kids and Adults
Meets:
Monday - Thursday, 2pm to 4pm
Fee:
$90
(includes yarn and use of hook)
July 30 ~ 31
Dates: July
28 & 29 from 6pm to 8:30pm
Fee: $80
July 31 - August 2
WEAVING SKILLS: FAST TRACK TO WEAVING FOR BEGINNERS
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the button to see weaving pictures.
Meets: Friday, Saturday &
Sunday, 10am to 3pm (ish)
Fee: $170 (project materials are included)
Click Here to save your spot with a $60
Deposit (Balance due July 16th)
August 2 ~ 5
CRAFTS CAMP
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Campers should bring a sack lunch each day (we have a small fridge and micro).
Meets:
Monday - Thursday, 10am to 3pm
Fee:
$180 (all materials provided)
August
2 - 5
POLYMER CLAY DECORATED WRITING PENS
Meets:
Monday, 10am to 12:30pm
Fee:
$22 per person
POLYMER CLAY BEADED BRACELET
Meets:
Tuesday, 10am to 12:30pm
Fee:
$22 per person
Polymer Clay Decorated Glass Votive Candle holder
Meets:
Wednesday, 10am to 12:30pm
Fee:
$22 per person
For Kids & Adults
Polymer Clay
qUICK-nOTE
cOVERS
Meets: Thursday,
10am to 12:30pm
Fee: $25 per person
August 9 - 12
SEWING SKILLS: Sewing Camp for Kids
Meets:
Monday - Thursday,
9:00am to 12:00pm
Fee: $150
(all materials provided)
August 9 - 12
Introduction
TO Dyeing, PRINTING & PAINTING On Cloth
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the button to view examples
Meets:
Mon through Thursday from 1pm to 3:30pm
Fee:
$150 (fabrics & dyes included)
August 16-19
KIDS CLASSES: FIBER CAMP
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Meets:
Monday - Thursday, 10 am to 3 pm
Fee:
$175 (all materials provided)
August 23 ~ 25
BEADING ARTS: Beading Camp 101
Meets:
Monday - Wednesday, 10am to 3:30pm (1/2 hr lunch)
Fee:
$175+ supplies
(bring your own beads or purchase here)
August 26th &
27th
Dates: August
26th & 27th from 10am to 12:30pm
Fee: $80
September 5th ~ 7th
Student,
Amy S. FELTING SKILLS: FELT RUG STOMP
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the button to see felting pictures.
Meets: September 5th, 6th
& 7th 10am to 3pm
(ish)
Fee: $300
Single Session classes and
workshops will also be offered throughout the summer
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Gallery Hours:
Cancellation Policy:
90% of your deposit payment will be returned if notify us within 30 days of your
start date. 50% of your deposit will be refunded if notification occurs 24
to 15 days prior to class date. No refunds available within 13 days of
class start date.