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WORKSHOP REGISTRATION CLOSES 5/25! NO REFUNDS AFTER 5/18 We have quite a selection of workshops again this year! Please read through the list. Workshops may be cancelled on the day of the event if minimum enrollments are not met. 2013 contact: Michelle DeLucia 207-935-4075
Saturday June 1 Saturday Morning Workshops 9:30-11:30 Lunch break workshop resumes at 12:30-2:30 ~~~ Baa 
Instructor’s name - Amy FelskeWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Create a Baa - Learn some doll making and needlefelting techniques as you complete a small sheep. You will firmly stuff pre-sewn a woven wool body, attach wool covered clothes pin legs, wool ears,tail and hematite eyes to your sheep. Then, needlefelt on a sumptuous fleece of natural or hand dyed locks to complete your Baa. All materials and tools will be supplied. Cost of workshop - $55.00 (materials included) Materials fee - $20.00 Minimum # of students - 2 Maximum # of students - 12 9:30-11:00 ~~~ Off-loom Weaving 
Instructor’s name - Dana FadelWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: This class inspires you to think outside the loom! In this class, we'll use frames and embroidery hoops, along with other found objects, to weave beautiful wall hangings, tapestry style. Beginners welcome. Cost of workshop - $55.00 (materials included) Minimum # of students - 2 Maximum # of students - 6 9:30-11:30 Lunch break workshop resumes at 12:30-2:30 ~~~ Plying with Thread 
Instructor’s name - Hatie ClingermanWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Be prepared to learn how easy it is to make designer, one- of- a -kind, functional art- yarns. You will explore various ways to embellish yarns with thread, felting yarns and be introduced to spinning with beads. Plus, learn a quick and easy way to make lace weight yarns. Materials for students to bring: Spinning wheel, deep wide mouth bowl or jar and small towel. Cost of workshop - $55.00 Material fee - $20.00 Minimum # of students - 3 Maximum # of students - 5 9:30-11:30 ~~~ Felt Fabric 
Instructor’s name - Susan PerrineWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Experiment with wet feltmaking using wool, alpaca and mohair fibers. Create layers of color using fluffy animal fiber and turn it into fabric with warm water and agitation Cost of workshop - $40.00 Material fee - $10.00 Minimum # of students - 3 Maximum # of students - 12 9:30-11:30 ~~~ Spinning 101 No. 1 
Instructor’s name - Debbie BergmanWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at a spinning wheel, here is your opportunity to learn the basics of spinning your own yarn. In this 2 hour class, learn to treadle, draft wool roving, and spin it into yarn. Yes, there may be some lumps and bumps but that gives it character! Spinning wheels and roving will be provided by the instructor. Cost of workshop - $65.00 Material fee - None Minimum # of students - 2 Maximum # of students - 5 Saturday Afternoon Workshops 12:30-3:30 ~~~ Weavette Weaving 
Instructor’s name - Sue BlackWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Weavette? What’s it? A Weavette is a small loom popular in the 30’s and 40’s for making small square which could be sewn together to create afghans, coasters, scarfs, etc. Today these looms are often found in attics or yard sales. If you have such a loom but do not know how to use it this workshop is for you. Participants will learn how to wrap up a Weavette, make a square coaster, and read a pattern to create textured squares. Looms and other materials will be provided plus instruction sheets. If you have a Weavette, bring it along. Cost of workshop - $40.00 Material fee - None Minimum # of students - 2 Maximum # of students - 5 (more if anyone has their own loom) 12:30-2:00 ~~~ Weave a Fishy Tapestry 
Instructor’s name - Susan PerrineWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Snipets of colorful, bulky, handspun, Maine yarns will weave up super fast in this fun workshop for all ages! Anyone can create a sculptural weaving tapestry with simple materials, twigs, ribbon, embroidery floss and yarn. All tools and materials will be provided by instructor including beads and buttons for fishy eyes! Your finished woven fish sculpture will be suitable to swim in a favorite window or to rest on your bookshelf or other favorite spot. Cost of workshop - $35.00 Material fee - $8.00 Materials provided by instructor: twigs, ribbon, large eye needle, twig clippers, pipe cleaners, handspun yarn, fun buttons and sparkly beads for eyes Instructor will provide tools, stapler, needle and thread, glue, scissors Minimum # of students - 2 Maximum # of students - 12 12:30-2:30 ~~~ Spinning 101 No. 2
Instructor’s name - Debbie BergmanWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at a spinning wheel, here is your opportunity to learn the basics of spinning your own yarn. In this 2 hour class, learn to treadle, draft wool roving, and spin it into yarn. Yes, there may be some lumps and bumps but that gives it character! Spinning wheels and roving will be provided by the instructor. Cost of workshop - $65.00 Material fee - None Minimum # of students - 2 Maximum # of students - 5 Sunday June 2 Sunday Morning Workshops 9:00-12:00 ~~~ Japanese Shibori on a PVC pipe 
Instructor’s name - Sandi CirilloWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn about "shibori", the Japanese resist method of creating designs on silk fabric using a PVC pipe. This is a unique process as we wrap our silk scarves around the PVC pipe and watch as our creativity takes over, spilling onto the pipe in layer after layer of color. You will also be given the opportunity to paint directly on your scarves using silk dyes and will leave this workshop with two finished silk scarves for yourself or suitable for gift giving. Cost of workshop - $40.00 Material fee - $10.00 Minimum # of students - 2 Maximum # of students - 15 9:30-12:00 ~~~ Build a Twig Trellis 
Instructor’s name - Susan PerrineWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Make a trellis for your garden plants to grow up or use your one of a kind twig structure to display a wreath or photos inside your home. Sturdy maple, birch, ash and/or beech twigs are fixed together to create a unique structure that will become a visual and functional centerpiece for your garden. Learn traditional folk art skills from weaver, Susan Perrine. You will enjoy using familiar weaving techniques and fix elements together with wire and screws. Be sure measure the inside of your care and design your trellis to fit inside it or bring plenty of bungee cords and carry it home on your roof rack, so you can drive home with your one of a kind creation. Your trellis will be no larger than 3' x 7’ due to size of tables we are using. With skills learned in this class you can build more, larger at home! Cost of workshop - $50.00 Material fee - $20.00 Tools: Students should bring if they have: Hand clippers, branch loppers, work gloves, electric screwdriver, regular old screwdriver. Materials provided by instructor: will be: 30 sturdy twigs, up to 1-1/2" diameter, 6 to 7 feet long and fasteners. 10:00-12:00 ~~~ Drop Spindling 
Instructor’s name - Debbie BergmanWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: One of the earliest tools used for making yarn was the drop spindle. It is still one of the most portable and inexpensive ways to create your own wonderful yarn. Learn how to spin wool, make a 2 ply yarn, and skein your finished yarn. Bring your own top whorl drop spindle to the class OR purchase a Maine-made hardwood spindle of the appropriate weight and size at a discount from the instructor for $25 at the time of the class. All other materials will be provided. Cost of workshop - $55.00 Material fee - None unless you are purchasing a drop spindle Maximum # of students - 10 9:30-12:30 ~~~ Creating a Linen Stitch Scarf 
Instructor’s name - Linda WhitingWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Linen stitch looks like it is woven but is really knit. It looks more complicated but is really quite simple to achieve. Using variegated sock yarn you will learn the stitch and three ways to knit a scarf, two methods create the fringe as you knit and there are no ends to weave in after knitting. This is a great way to use up those leftover sock yarns as the stitch blends the colors visually to create a unified look. Cost of workshop - $40.00 Material fee - $30.00 covers pattern and starter kit with 4 100 yd. balls of coordinating sock yarn Students should bring leftover variegated sock yarns and a long (32"-40") circular #6 needle Minimum # of students - 2 Maximum # of students - 8 9:30-12:00 ~~~ Pictorial Felted Landscapes 
Instructor’s name - Michelle DeLuciaWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Learn how to paint with wool and yarn, using a needle felted merino wool background called pre-felt as your paper and dyed wool as your paint. This is a needle felt workshop done with a single needle and wool. Basic drawing skills are not necessary, although your favorite landscape picture, photo and/or your imagination are required. A relaxing workshop creating landscapes using the needle felt technique. You will have a 2-dimensional finished piece ready for a frame or pillow cover. This class is for beginners or for experienced artists to expand their artistic palette. Cost of workshop - $65.00 includes fleece, needle, pre- felted merino and foam Material fee - None Materials student must bring to class: Landscape picture or photo Minimum # of students - 2 Maximum # of students - 12 9:30-12:00 Lunch Break ~Workshop resumes at 12:30- 3:00 ~~~ Twist, Grist, Crimp, and Ratio - Spin the Yarn You Want 
Instructor’s name - Linda ClutterbackWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Become aware of the ratios of your spinning wheel and the crimps per inch of different fibers and how to use this information along with TPI, angle of twist, and WPI to spin a balanced skein of the yarn you want for the project you have in mind. Students should have a general knowledge of the spinning process and bring a spinning wheel in good working condition, at least three bobbins, tensioned lazy Kate, a ball winder, and a niddy noddy. Small amounts of carded roving will be supplied. This is not a beginning class. Cost of workshop - $65.00 Material fee - $10 for handout and fiber Minimum # of students - 4 Maximum # of students - 15 Sunday Afternoon Workshops 12:30-3:00 ~~~ Plant Imprinting on Fabric 
Instructor’s name - Sandi CirilloWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: This workshop will teach you how to imprint a design on a canvas tote bag using a variety of natural plant materials. We will start out experimenting to see how plant colors reproduce on fabric and then we’ll move on to creating our finished product. All materials will be provided by the instructor. Students are encouraged to bring in favorite flowers or leaves from their own garden to use in their designs. Just make sure they are kept in water until the workshop begins. If you have a hammer, please bring it to class. Cost of workshop - $40.00 Material fee - $8.00 Materials student must bring to class: Landscape picture or photo Minimum # of students - 2 Maximum # of students - 15 12:30-2:30 ~~~ Carding Basics and Tricks 
Instructor’s name - Debbie BergmanWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Have you always felt hand carding was too much trouble? Carding can be a fulfilling part of the spinning experience. Come and explore the gentle art of hand carding, color blending, multicolor rolags, and punis. Learn the difference between woolen and worsted. Students MUST bring their own hand cards or Ashford hand cards will be available for purchase at a discount from the instructor for $58/pair. Fiber and handouts provided. Cost of workshop - $55.00 Material fee - None unless you are purchasing hand carders Minimum # of students - 2 Maximum # of students - 20 |
Instructor’s name - Alissa Allen
Workshop fee $60 - materials included