Thursday Spinning Out There Appropriate for Intermediate Thursday: 9 A.M.- 4 P.M.  (1 hour for lunch)    Instructor: Linda Scharf    Class Size: 12 Description: Explore making the yarns of your dreams, We'll be inspired to create yarns that are expressive and possibly outrageous. Both for those who've experimented in this vein and others who'd just like to test the waters, we'll play with unusual materials, fibers and techniques. We'll be reminded of ways to mine our imaginations to spin yarns that are full of life. Class fee:  $65.00        Materials fee: $10.00  Includes inspiring materials and fibers. Student brings: Spinning wheels + bobbins or spindles, open mind. If you have a bobbin or two of recently spun yarn, bring it along.	Register Now
Larger Than Life Quilt: Photo Printing Appropriate for Everybody Thursday: 9 A.M.- 4 P.M.  (1 hour for lunch)  Instructor: Mary Ellen Kranz   Class Size: 12 Description: Learn how to print an image on fabric, using an ordinary inkjet printer, so that the finished piece is larger than life.  You can make a single photo into your own whole cloth piece using Mary Ellen’s innovative techniques. The secrets of producing crisp, richly colored, soft and washable fabric photographs will be shared in this workshop.     Choose your favorite flower from my collection of exquisite flower photographs.  Your class project fabric photo will be approximately 16 x 20 before borders. Once your larger than life flower has been printed, we’ll begin putting it all together, blending your large flower image into borders carefully chosen to blend and extend the mood of your piece.    Class fee:  65.00       Materials fee: $15.00  Includes: High thread count cotton fabric for printing, Bubble Jet Set, Fabric backing sheets, Printer inks, Digital images for students to choose from, Informative handouts Student brings:  Ruler, rotary cutter, mat, Sewing machine in good working order, Basic sewing supplies including piecing thread, Border and sashing fabrics – yardage will vary depending on your design choices. In general,, you’ll need ½ yard for sashing and up to 2 yds for borders. Bring a selection of greens ranging from pale green to dark, leafy green from your stash to see what works., A personal iron and ironing surface is a plus if you can manage it,  Note taking supplies. Students do not need to bring any computer equipment for this class!	Register Now
Weaving Appropriate for Everybody Thursday: 9 A.M.- 4 P.M.  (1 hour for lunch)    Instructor: Alice Seeger    Class Size: 12 Description: Learn how to set up (warp) a rigid heddle loom and weave a colorful warm wool scarf! Looms will be available for students to borrow for the weekend to work on their weaving at their leisure. Class fee:  $65.00       Materials fee: $15.00  Includes:Warp and weft yarn, Looms and shuttles for use in class and available for sale. Student brings: A good, fibery story to share100% wool	Register Now
Red and Blue Don't Make Purple - Or Do They? How to create complex colors using your drum carder Appropriate for Intermediate Thursday: 9 A.M.- 4 P.M.  (1 hour for lunch)    Instructor: Linda Whiting    Class Size: 10 Description: Ever wonder how commercial companies develop their blended yarns? We’ll mine the rainbow to create rich, full-bodied blends. First we will study examples of yarn spun from colors carded side-by-side and yarn spun using the same colors that were thoroughly blended to see how differently the colors affect each other. Next we will take a look at all the cousins and uncles and aunts that make up a color family and talk about how to utilize them. Using drum carders and hand carders we’ll experiment with light and dark, bright and dull, natural colors and more to make our own sample blends. Beginning with reliable color harmonies we’ll step over the line of what is ‘safe’ into the world of color magic. Bring your “ruby slippers”.This workshop is suitable for all who want to delve deeper into color but all should be able to use a drum carder and spin a uniform yarn. Class fee:  $65.00       Materials fee: $15.00  Instructor will provide: 2 sets hand cards, 1 small and 1 larger drum carder, information booklets, chest of colored roving, several color wheels for class use, tape, stapler, scissors, books for perusal, 'pixie dust'. Student brings:  Bring hand cards/drum carder if you have them. Pen for additional notes. Spinning wheel - please be proficient - you will be spinning worsted weight singles. Please cut color pictures from magazines - these should be at least 2"x 2" or larger with all words removed. They will be used for color analysis and inspiration for making blends.	Register Now
Carving Wood in the Maine Tradition Appropriate for Everybody Thursday: 9 A.M.- 4 P.M.  (1 hour for lunch)    Instructor: Tom Cote  Class Size: 10 Description: Anyone can express themselves in wood!  Learn the techniques for creating realistic faces in profile.  Carve realistic hair and eyes into wood spirits and original statues. Make your carvings more interesting by texturing a bulky sweater (cable or moss stitch?) and stitch lines in clothes  You will also learn how to finish your carvings using either waxes or acrylic paints. Class fee:  $65.00       Materials fee:  $10.00. This project is suited for both beginners and advance carvers.  Depending on the type of wood that you choose and the amount of details that you choose to put in your project.  The types of blanks will be bass wood, pine and butternut. Student brings:  Enthusiasm and a sense of adventure.  Tom recommends that students bring their own tools and clamps if you have them. That way you can learn to sharpen them.  If you don't have any he will be providing tools for the students to use.	Register Now
Friday Weaving a Garden Sanctuary Appropriate for Everybody Throughout the Weekend        Instructor: Susan Perrine    Class Size: Description: Learn to weave a shelter of natural materials.  Perfect for a garden or a magical spot in the woods Class fee:  $0.00       Materials fee: $0 Student provides:  Ambition, Imagination and a will to learn	Register Now
Miniature Punch Needle Appropriate for Everybody Friday: 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.    Instructor: Janet Connor  Class Size: 12 Description: This is an old craft, which mimics the appearance of hooked rugs--but in miniature doll house size! The design is punched from the back using a specialized punch needle tool, creating a series of tiny loops on the front surface. Using my hand dyed wool yarns makes all the difference in antique appearance and quality. Class fee:  $25.00       Materials fee: $25  Students will choose from among a variety of complete kits ($25) which include an original folk art design, all hand dyed and natural wool threads, and complete instructions. Student provides: Small sharp embroidery scissors, a Cameo Extra Small Punch needle (or purchase from instructor for $15) and 7" MORGAN brand locking embroidery hoop (or purchase for $9).	Register Now
Drop Spindle Spinning for Beginners Appropriate for Everybody Friday: 10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.    Instructor:  Alice Seeger    Class Size: 12 Description: Spindles are elegantly simple tools that have been used to spin thread on every continent of the world dating back 10,000 years. Surprisingly there are still cultures in which spindles are currently used on a daily basis. This workshop will teach how to prepare fibers and master the skill of spinning yarn on a drop spindle. If you’ve ever tried spinning on a drop spindle and decided it’s amazing we’re not all still wearing animal hides, this workshop is for you! Alice Seeger teaches spinning without tears! Class fee:  $25.00       Materials fee: $12.00  includes: spindles, fiber, printed instructions and handouts. Student provides: enthusiasm	Register Now
Pictorial Felted Landscapes Appropriate for Everybody Friday: 10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.     Instructor:  Michelle Delucia     Class Size: 12 Description: Learn how to paint with wool and yarn, using a needle felted wool background as your paper and wool as your paint. It is all 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. Class fee:  $35.00       Materials fee: $25.00   Includes: Fleece/roving, needle, pre-felted merino and foam, includes instructions Student provides: Willingness to play.	Register Now
Reversible Quilt Appropriate for Intermediate Friday: 10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.         Instructor: Mary Ann Hall          Class Size: 12 Description:  Believe it or not in this class you will learn the technique of making two quilts at the same time in the unique way of machine quilting it as you go. Once you are done you are totally done. The sashing and binding technique will also be taught so that you sample will be completed! Class fee:  $40.00       Materials fee: $20.00  Includes all fabrics and instruction provided in kit form Student provides: sewing machine in good working order, general sewing supplies, rotary cutter and mat, light grey thread	Register Now
Lap Weave Your Bits & PieceS Appropriate for Everybody Friday: 12:30 P.M.- 2:30 P.M.      Instructor: Christine Fraga Thornton     Class Size: 12 Using small laplooms, we will weave with bits & pieces of beautiful fibers -- those pieces too small for a big project, yet too precious to toss. Also, you'll learn ways to use your creations, while experimenting with color, texture, design and balance. Class fee:  $25.00       Materials fee: $15.00 Includes:Fabric covered portable looms made from recycled materials, prewarped with colorful cotton yarn, long and short yarn needles, and enough assorted yarns/fibers in various colorways to complete one project Student provides: Sunny dispositions -- or ability to acquire one when nudged	Register Now
Plaited Basketry Appropriate for Everybody Friday: 12:30 P.M.- 3:30 P.M.     Instructor: Dawn Forde     Class Size: 6 Description: Learn this traditional basketry technique while making a decorative basket with non-traditional materials. Class fee:  $35.00       Materials fee: $3.00                   All materials Student provides: If students already have a rotary cutter (with old blade), with ruler and mat, that would be useful too.	Register Now
Folk Art Rug Hooking Appropriate for Everybody Friday: 1:00 P.M.- 4:00 P.M.       Instructor:   Janet Connor      Class Size: 12 Description: Have you ever admired the simple and whimsical designs of hand hooked rugs? Genuine hooked rugs use wool fabric strips, not yarn, and are rich with texture and color. Like all old fashioned crafts, rug hooking is low-tech, simple and lots of fun! Your instructor, Janet Conner, is known as the "Happy Hooker" and she is an experienced teacher who LOVES working with beginners! Learn the sequence and procedure of rug hooking, from start to finish. Every step will be demonstrated. You will choose a 12" hooked chair pad for your project, available directly from The instructor. We will briefly discuss the history and tradition of primitive rug hooking, learn about finding and preparing materials, and research sources for design inspiration. Your rug hooking kit will include everything needed: hook, instructions, design suggestions, binding, burlap, hoop and a selection of one-of-a-kind heirloom and hand dyed wools. If you have a favorite pair of sharp fabric scissors, you may bring these to class. Class fee:  $35.00       Materials fee: $51 Choose from a variety of 12" diameter chair pad kits, includes all tools and materials Student provides: Sharp Fabric Scissors.	Register Now
Bay Windows Quilt Blocks Appropriate for Intermediate Friday: 2:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.     Instructor: Faith Garrold    Class Size: 10 Description: This updated version of an old favorite needelwork pattern results in a square resembling a Cathedral Window pattern without the tedious and complex work. By combining machine and hand work the results are a sturdy coverlet that does not require filling, backing or hand quilting. Completed square by square smaller projects such as wall hangings, pillows, book covers or table runners are also practical. Class fee:  $35.00       Materials fee: $5/square...Kits of required fabrics, cut to size and complete instructional sheets. Student provides: Small sharp pointed scissors *1 spool white thread- medium weight * 2 hand sewing needles in a size you are comfortable with	Register Now
Wet Felted Paintings Appropriate for Everybody Friday: 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.      Instructor: Susan Perrine      Class Size: 12 Description: Create a colorful animal, landscape or abstract image using flat, wet felt making techniques. Beads, findings, embroidery floss or sparkly threads may be used to embellish the image. Finish your pieces with backing fabric, stretch over form core and it will be ready to hang. (Beginner felter, some sewing skills helpful)   Class fee:  $35.00       Materials Fee:  $10.00  Colored and natural wool fiber, needles, beads, embroidery yarns, sparkle-y sewing thread, foam core, variety of colors of backing fabric, muslin for reverse, soap, towels, screen for felt-making Student provides: Scissors	Register Now
Chair Caning Appropriate for Everybody Friday: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.     Instructor:   Gus Szabronski       Class Size: 8 Description: Students will participate in the replacement of a cane seat in a chair. Class fee:  $25.00       Materials fee: $0.00      Everything including practice boards for students to work on will be provided. Student provides: If students would like, they may bring a chair of their own.	Register Now
Soy Wax Batik Appropriate for Everybody Friday: 10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.   Instructor: Terri Lipman     Class Size: 15 Description: Using only soy wax, the students will batik the fabrics. Paint the fabric and remove the wax from previous painted fabrics. Class fee:  $45.00       Materials fee: $30.00 includes six fat quarters of fabric, painted, dyed or commercial fabrics, Dyna Flow or other fabric paints which are very fluid, soy wax, soy Wax Tjaps. Student provides: scissors	Register Now
Designing Sweaters from Handspun Appropriate for Intermediate Friday:  2:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.       Instructor: Jackie Fee   Class Size: 12 Description: A 3 hour lecture coupled w/many show and tell examples of seam free sweaters worked to one's OWN gauge w/one's OWN hand spun (or mill spun for that matter…any yarns that makes your heart sing will work with this method) that does not want to conform to another's prescribed gauge. The method is based on the freedom to work sweaters in ANY style, to ANY size, with ANY yarn from my book, The Sweater Workshop, now celebrating its 26th Anniversary in print. Class fee:  $35.00       Materials fee: $0.00  Directions for samples to be given at enrollment.  A sample Gauge Page to be provided and filled in step-by-step based on the student's handspun Gauge sample. Student provides: Gauge/Fabric samples worked in hand spun (or any yarn if hand spun not available).	Register Now
Creative Stitchery- Painting with Stitches Appropriate for Intermediate Friday: 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.      Instructor: Linda Whiting      Class Size: 8 Description: You may be familiar with the historic embroidery known as ‘crewel work’ but did you know that you can take those same compact stitches and create a freewheeling yarn ‘painting’ by enlarging those stitches and combining them in different ways? We’ll be making a sampler of those stitches and learning how to transform them. Then you will sketch your ideas and we will work together to translate your sketch using those stitches and a variety of smooth and novelty yarns. Learn to define shapes, create texture, detail, and more using the stitches and your imagination. You will have a head start if you already know some embroidery stitches but previous stitch experience is not necessary. This is a great way to use up yarns left after completing other projects or handspun samples Class fee:  $45.00       Materials fee: $7.00      Includes: Frame, stapler, background fabric, stitch diagrams, newsprint, markers, tapestry needles, some yarns. Student provides:  Scissors, bag of assorted yarns in a variety of weights, colors, types - novelty yarns can make interesting accents but stitching yarns should be smooth to go through fabric.	Register Now
Saturday Hook Rugs to Match your Quilt or Décor Appropriate for Everybody Saturday: 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.          Instructor: Christine Fraga-Thornton    Class Size: 12 Description: Using quilt-quality cotton, we'll lockerhook 8" mats to match classic quilt designs. Learn how to design your own rug, calculate yardage, and substitute other materials for cotton.would do 2or3 hours Class fee:  $35.00       Materials fee: $15.00  Includes: 10" sq. of gridded "latch-hook" canvas, locker hook, yarn needle, and cotton yarn, enough pre-cut strips of cotton fabric to complete project, graph paper and colored pencils and markers for design practice. Student provides: Small, sharp scissors.	Register Now
Inkle Weaving Appropriate for Everybody Saturday: 9:00: A.M.- 12:00 P.M.       Instructor: Dawn Forde     Class Size: 6 Description: Inkle weaving is a fun and portable way to weave a narrow tape, strap, or ribbon. Students will learn to set up and weave on the inkle loom. They will learn how to design their own patterns. Inkle bands can be assembled into a colorful soft case for your shades, phone, or knitting needles. Inkle straps make great belts, bookmarks, and tiebacks Class fee:  $35.00       Materials fee: $5.00  includes handouts, yarn and a inkle loom to use for the duration of the class. Student provides: Scissors, pencil, colored pencils (optional), blunt tipped tapestry needle/embroidery needle(optional)	Register Now
Woolen, Worsted and Between Appropriate for Intermediate Saturday:  9:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.     Instructor: Rudy Amman       Class Size: 12 Description:  Do you always spin the same type yarn?  Learn and practice different drafting and spinning techniques to produce woolen, worseted, semi-woolen and semi-worsted yarns.  Basic spinning skills required Class fee:  $35.00       Materials fee: $5.00       Includes spinning fiber and workshop notes. Student provides: Spinning wheel in good repair with an extra bobbin, scissors, and niddy-noddy (small if available).	Register Now
Freeform Knitting & Crochet Appropriate for Everybody Saturday:  9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.        Instructor:   Terri Lipman     Class Size: 12 Description: Freeform Knitting and Crochet is the art of creating organic shapes by knitting and/or crochet various yarns. These shapes are then connected by knitting, crochet or sewing. These scrumbles, as they are known, are the result of any yarn, any kind or size of needle and any creative idea. The scrumbles are then connected to form a handbag, scarf, sweater, hat, anything that the imagination can create. This class is a perfect way to use your yarn stash, enhance your basic knitting or crochet skills and share your yarns to coordinate new colors or textures for your end result. One must know how to cast on, knit and purl in knitting and chain and sew a single crochet to participate in this class. All other techniques will be taught. Bring your creativity and have fun for a day! Freeform crochet was first done by Walter and Sylvia Cosh in the 1970’s. About six years ago, Sylvia died and her husband, Walter has since revived this art through exhibitions of their work. It was Walter Cosh who first used the term Scrumble to refer to Freeform, which now includes Knitting. Class fee:  $45.00       Materials fee: $0.00  Handouts and yarn to share will be provided. Student provides: Any and all crochet hooks, yarn needles, knitting needles, scissors and a variety of yarns – novelty, wool, cotton, etc. It will be best to coordinate the colors you bring and be prepared to share the yarns. And some ideas!! Knitting patterns and crochet stitches will be taught, as well as the assembly of the scrumbles to create “something”.	Register Now
Stranded Colorwork Sampler Hat Appropriate for Intermediate Saturday: 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.     Instructor:  Mary Jane Mucklestone      Class Size: 12 Description: Learn how to design stranded colorwork with a hat as your sampler. We will look at various colorwork traditions, their motifs and colorways. We will design our own sampler hats using simple math, charting our designs on graph paper. Class fee:  $45.00       Materials fee: $0.00    Inspiration and instruction to make your designs come to life, graph paper, scotch tape and scissors. Student provides:  3 to 3000 colors of yarn that make your heart sing. They should all be smooth (non-novelty), no more than 50g. 16" circular and matching set of DPN to suit guage. 16" circular or straight needles 2 sizes smaller than guage. Colored pencils or markers, tape measure, calculator.	Register Now
Natural Dyeing 101 Appropriate for Everybody Saturday: 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.      Instructor:  Michelle Delucia    Class Size: 20 Description: Learn the natural way to dye your favorite fiber using flowers you grow and plants that are native to our landscape during September. In this workshop you will learn the basics of setting up a safe dyeing environment at home using a safe mordant.You will also learn to identify native plants while we walk the beautiful grounds of the Searsport Shores Ocean Campground. I will provide washed wool and everyone will bring home samples of natural dyed wool. Numerous books are Natural Dyeing will be compared, discussed and be available for purchase. Class fee:  $45.00       Materials fee: $0.00  Fleece, plant dyes and mordant will be provided. Student provides: Pencil and notebook Register Now
Textile Process/A Fiber Gumbo Appropriate for Everybody Saturday: 12:30 P.M.- 3:30 P.M.    Instructor: Linda Scharf       Class Size: 15 Description: We'll explore the expressive potential of our materials and using only shades of white, we'll construct forms that may stand on their own and/or be incorporated into a specific sculptural installation. Using various abstract ideas as beginning points, we'll create art/craft from the textiles we love. How can we portray the idea of emptiness, a new beginning, the wind, in textiles? We'll find our way into these subjects and more and transform our feelings and the things we find in dreamspace into evocative art/craft. We'll develop ideas that can be explored in class and which you'll be able to continue using as an inspiration source when you return home/to your studio. Appropriate whether you work in quilts, fabric, paper, spinning, felting, knitting, crochet, weaving or other textiles or book arts. We will start a project, but this class will be about the journey of creation, using tools that you may not have utilized. You will leave with new approaches to designing future textile works. Class fee:  $35.00       Materials fee: $0.00 Student provides:  Bring a notebook, whatever portable tools you might use in class and some white or off - white materials.  Creative energy + joy are a must.	Register Now
What Fiber to Spin Appropriate for Intermediate Saturday: 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.     Instructor:  Rudy Amman     Class Size: 12 Description: Today there are many different spinning fibers from which to choose.  Practice spinning samples of protein, vegetable and manufactured fibers other than wool.  Basic spinning skills required Class fee:  $35.00       Materials fee: $10.00  Includes spinning fibers and workshop notes. Student provides: Spinning wheel in good repair with an extra bobbin, scissors, and niddy-noddy (small if available)	Register Now
Contemporary Papermaking: Watermarks Appropriate for Everybody     Saturday: 2:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.     Instructor: Susannah Fisher     Class Size: 16 Description: Let’s pull some paper! Learn to create handmade paper with your personal watermarks using wire and puff paint. Participants will have the opportunity to design custom watermarks for stationery, end papers and artwork. Basic pulp preparation, sheet forming, pressing and drying will be reviewed. This is a great class for any level. Bring your ideas, sketches, and enthusiasm. Class fee:  $45.00       Materials fee: $25.00       Includes: Paper Pulp, Wire, Paint, Sizing, and Equipment - Everything you need Student provides: Bring your design sketches to class to transfer onto the mold using wire or paint.	Register Now
Silk Fusion- A New Fiber Craft Appropriate for Everybody Saturday: 2:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.     Instructor:  Suzanne Carmicheal     Class Size: 12 Description: SILK FUSION is a dramatic new fiber medium with unlimited possibilities. Using hand-dyed, unspun silk fibers and borrowing techniques from both felting and papermaking, the lustrous results can be used as paper or fabric. It can be painted, sewn, sculpted, manipulated to create 2-dimensional "paintings," or even used in a computer printer. This exciting four-hour workshop will introduce you to the basics. You’ll learn how to create sheets of silk fusion from colorful bombyx silk tops and “mawatas”, and experiment with surface design options. Then you’ll use dry silk fusion sheets to create a gorgeous postcard, an unusual small bowl, exotic buttons and even a dramatic nightlight. You’ll learn where to find information about advanced techniques, where to purchase supplies and much more! Class fee:  $45.00       Materials fee: $37.00  Includes silk fibers, liquids need for “fusing”, plastic glasses for liquids, netting, templates, various embellishment options, molds for bowls, sponges, plant misters, individual tarps to work on, clothesline/clothespins for drying silk fusion sheets, various items to create projects (from erasers, glue, various parts of projects to t-square, paper cutters, iron, double-sided tape, bone folders, wax paper, glue and glue brushes, nightlights and frames.). Also: flip chart, examples of finished silk fusion projects; examples of advanced techniques; name tags; and more. Student provides:  Sharp scissors, rubber gloves, apron or old clothes, sharp scissors, one roll paper towels and two wide paint brushes (very cheapest), 12" ruler, note taking material (pencil and paper)	Register Now
Small Wooden Box Making/a Appropriate for Everybody Saturday: 2:00  P.M.- 6:00  P.M.     Instructor:  James Crampton      Class Size: 12 Description: Discussion and exploration of techniques involved in the making of a small box with an emphasis on incorporating the rustic beauty of wood in all it's imperfections and variations. The goal is a small box with a purpose, ie, a stamp dispenser box, although I'm open to adapting to any students ideas for their own personal needs or desires, as long as they can be achieved in a 4 hour time frame with limited access to tools. Class fee:  $45.00       Materials fee: $0.00   Instructor will provide a small variety of all tools needed, hardware (in this case magnets), and finishing options, also provides various wood options from branches to burl wood to driftwood. Student provides: Enthusiasm and inspiration. Students are encouraged to find or bring their own piece of wood that interests them, as well as any design ideas they have for their project. If a student has their own tools(hand saws and drills), they may bring them along.	Register Now
Crochet Edging for Knitters Appropriate for Everybody Saturday: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.     Instructor:  Laurie Sims      Class Size: 10 Description: Simple or fancy, a beautiful crochet edging can give your knitted project a beautiful flourish. Geared for knitters who seldom or never pick up a crochet hook, this class will give you basics of a smooth foundation and a few fancy finishes. Includes tips on reading and interpreting crochet patterns. Class fee:  $25.00       Materials fee: $0.00   Instructor will provide printed instructional materials. Extra hooks for practice. Student provides: Three or four 4"-6" plain knit sample squares of medium weight yarn, other yarn bits for crocheting the edgings and any crochet hooks you may have (F, G or H.)	Register Now
Sunday Gentle Art of Hand Carding Appropriate for Everybody Sunday:  9:00 A.M.- 11:00 A.M.       Instructor:   Deborah Bergman      Class Size: 12 Description: Have you always thought hand carding was too much trouble? Carding can be a fulfilling part of the spinning experience. Learn the difference between woolen and worsted, blend your own colors and fibers, make multi-colored rolags, and prepare punis Class fee:  $25.00       Materials fee: $15.00  includes all fibers, written handouts. Student provides: Wool handcards, instructor has new for purchase-$58.	Register Now
Crofter's Cowl Appropriate for Everybody (if you're a knitter) Sunday:  9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.       Instructor:  Gudrun  Johnston     Class Size: 12 Description: Learn how to knit a quick, comfy cowl with a simple and elegant Shetland lace pattern. Two pieces are worked and then grafted together providing a great opportunity to master the kitchner stitch! Materials fee: $35.00       Instruction and knitting/designing experience provided. Student provides:  150 yds worsted wight yar, US #8 16" circular needle, tapestry needle, stitch markers.	Register Now
Pick up on the Inkle Loom Appropriate for Intermediate Sunday 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.      Instructor: Dawn Forde     Class Size: 6 Description: Students will learn about three different pickup techniques on the inkle loom. Then they will have the opportunity to try these out on pre-setup looms in a round robin setting. Students should already know how to set up and weave on an inkle loom. Class fee:  $35.00       Materials fee: $5.00  includes yarn, handouts, and use of the inkle looms for the duration of the class. Student provides: Scissors, pencil, colored pencils (optional)	Register Now
Kumihimo Braiding and Beyond Appropriate for Everybody Sunday: 9:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.     Instructor:  Linda Whiting      Class Size: 10 Description: Kumihimo, which means “the gathering of threads,” is the ancient art of Japanese Braiding. Generally made of silk these braids are widely used as functional or decorative elements of the kimono, the traditional Japanese dress, but can be used in many other ways. Traditionally these braids are woven on a “Maru dai”, a stand for weaving kumihimo. The threads, wound on wooden bobbins, are lifted in pairs and set down in opposing positions to create a variety of interesting patterned braids. We will be using a handheld braiding disk with plastic bobbins, a portable and inexpensive substitute. Students will learn to make round, square and flat braids and discover how to create amazing variations by changing braiding materials. Class fee:  $35.00       Materials fee: $15.00  Includes braiding disk, bobbins, braiding threads, instruction sheets. Maru dai with bobbins and examples of woven braids. A variety of books to show. Student provides: Scissors, pen or pencil for taking notes	Register Now
Breed of Wool Makes a Difference Appropriate for Intermediate Sunday: 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.     Instructor: Rudy Amman     Class Size: 12 Description: Not long ago most hand spinners had to buy raw fleece and process the wool. Class fee:  $45.00       Materials fee: $10.00  Includes Spinning fiber and workshop notes. Student provides: Spinning wheel in good repair with an extra bobbin, scissors, and a niddy-noddy (small if available).	Register Now
By the Sea Art Quilt Appropriate for Everybody Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM        Instructor: Mary Ann Hall     Class Size: 12 Description: There's something magical about being at the waters' edge looking out at an expansive sky and beautiful cool, blue waves;  Having warm sand at my feet fills me with happiness.  All it takes to capture the essence of the shore is this art quilt cut in free form fabric curves and layer with top stitching.  Let your creative imagination run wild as you embellish your scene Class fee:  $65.00       Materials fee: $25.00 Includes a complete kit but feel free to bring any of your special fibers that you may want to incorporate into your art piece Student provides:  Sewing machine in good working order, regular sewing supplies, decorative threads and monofilament thread, couching foot if you have one, rotary cutter and matt.  Be prepared to go to the ocean as you design your art quilt.	Register Now
Knitting Charts Illuminated Appropriate for Everybody Sunday: 11:30 A.M.- 3:30 P.M.    Instructor: Susan Dewey     Class Size: 12 Description: Cables, lace, and texture - many patterns are available only in chart form. This class will present strategies for chart management, common symbols, and how to transfer written patterns to chart form. Students will explore knitted samples, comparing them with charts. We'll talk about how to combine and alter charts in the creation process. We will also examine some finished products. Students will leave with a scarf already started. As long as you can knit and purl, this class will work for you. Class fee:  $45.00       Materials fee: $0.00  I'll have spare needles and yarn for last minute enthusiasts. I'll also provide a variety of texture, cable, and lace charts. Student provides: Needles and the yarn you want to use for your scarf.	Register Now
Drop Spindle Spinning for Advanced Spinners Appropriate for Intermediate Sunday: 12:30 P.M.- 2:30 P.M.        Instructor:  Alice Seeger      Class Size: 12 Description: Spindles are such simple portable tools. Even after "graduating" to spinning on a wheel you may find it fun to carry a drop spindle for spontaneous spinning adventures while traveling! This workshop will help advanced spinners develop the ability to control the grist and twist of yarn, plying on a drop spindle and keeping the yarn balanced. We will also be creating novelty yarns. Class fee:  $35.00       Materials fee: $12.00  spindles, fiber, instructions and handouts. Student provides: Bring examples to share if you have them	Register Now
Recycled Rag Rugs Appropriate for Everybody Sunday: 12:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.       Instructor: Laurie Sims      Class Size: 10 Description: Turn worn or torn flannel sheets into surprisingly strong and durable floor mats or chair pads. The prep is easy and fun. The crochet is simple and done with a really big hook Class fee:  $35.00       Materials fee: $0.00          Printed instructional materials. Really big crochet hooks. Student provides: Cotton flannel bed sheets. The ones your husband put his foot through are perfect, or check out your local charity resale shop. I'll have a few for last minute planners. Treats for the teacher are always welcome but not required.	Register Now
Entrelac Knitting Appropriate for Intermediate Sunday: 12:30 P.M.- 3:30 P.M.      Instructor: Kelly McKenzie      Class Size: 15 Description: Knitting is building blocks of color to form a solid fabric. Learn the basics of this beautiful, stash busting style while you begin to make your own stole Class fee:  $35.00       Materials fee: $0.00  Pattern and encouragement will be provided for Free! Student provides: Worsted wight yarns from your stash. Any colors to mix and match, space dyed and varigated yarns add special visual interest. Appropriate size needles for your yarn. Exact guage is not critical to the project.	Register Now
Seat Weaving with Fiber Rush Appropriate for Everybody Sunday: 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.      Instructor:  Gus Szabronski     Class Size: 8 Description: Students will participate in the replacement of the FIBER RUSH seat in a chair. Chairs will be available for students to work on. Class fee:  $25.00       Materials fee: $0.00      Everything included. Student provides:  You may bring a chair of your own.	Register Now
Crazy Wool Quilt Class Appropriate for Everybody Sunday: 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.      Instructor:  Jan Friend    Class Size: 12 Description: Learn the artistry of crazy-patch embroidery.  A pieced project downloaded from www.naturallyfuzzy.com. Class fee:  $25.00       Materials fee: $0.00    Three of Jan's Christmas stocking patterns are posted on her web site for anyone taking the class to download, with a few simple instructions, so you can come to class with a pieced project. Student provides:  Small embroidery scissors, embroidery thread, and good quality embroidery needles, I recommend DMC or John James in various sizes.	Register Now
Classes Event Name ClassDay Start Time End Time Spinning Out There Thursday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Larger Than Life Quilt Thursday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Weaving Thursday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Carving Wood in the Maine Tradition Thursday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Red and Blue Don't Make Purple - Or Do They? How to create complex colors using your drum carder Thursday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Lap Weave Your Bits & Pieces Friday 12:30 PM 2:30 PM Plaited Basketry Friday 12:30 PM 3:30 PM Folk Art Rug Hooking Friday 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Bay Windows Quilt Blocks Friday 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Wet Felted Paintings Friday 3:00 PM 6:00 PM Chair Caning Friday 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Soy Wax Batik Friday 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Designing Sweaters from Handspun Friday 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Creative Stitchery- Painting with Stitches Friday 2:00 PM 6:00 PM Woolen, Worsted and Between Saturday 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Hook Rugs to Match your Quilt or Décor Saturday 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Inkle Weaving Saturday 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Freeform Knitting & Crochet Saturday 9:00 AM 1:00 PM Stranded Colorwork Sampler Hat Saturday 9:00 AM 1:00 PM Natural Dyeing 101 Saturday 9:00 AM 1:00 PM Textile Process/A Fiber Gumbo Saturday 12:30 PM 3:30 PM What Fiber to Spin Saturday 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Small Wooden Box Making Saturday 2:00 PM 6:00 PM Papermaking: Watermarks Saturday 2:00 PM 6:00 PM Silk Fusion- A New Fiber Craft Saturday 2:00 PM 6:00 PM Crochet Edging for Knitters Saturday 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Gentle Art of Hand Carding Sunday 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Crofter's Cowl Sunday 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Kumihimo Braiding and Beyond Sunday 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Pick up on the Inkle Loom Sunday 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Breed of Wool Makes a Difference Sunday 9:00 AM 1:00 PM By the Sea Art Quilt Sunday 9:00 AM 3:30 PM Knitting Charts Illuminated Sunday 11:30 AM 3:30 PM Drop Spindle Spinning for Advanced Spinners Sunday 12:30 PM 2:30 PM Recycled Rag Rugs Sunday 12:30 PM 2:30 PM Entrelac Knitting Sunday 12:30 PM 3:30 PM Seat Weaving with Fber Rush Sunday 1:30 PM 3:30 PM Crazy Wool Quilt Class Sunday 1:30 PM 3:30 PM

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