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Nuno Felted Loop Scarf by Patti Hodge
Nuno felt roving though silk scarf in a complete circle to make a scarf that drapes around your neck.  Hangs down approx. 21 inches from neck when dinished.  Choice of 3 colors: Burgandy, Navy Blue or Tan.

Skill level:  Beginners ok
Need to bring 2 large bath towels, bubble wrap 12x60, cello sponge
Materials cost payable to the teacher:  $16.00
Minumum of 4 - Maximum of 10

Passionate Purple by Stefania Isaacson
Take an adventure into natural dyes by discovering purple possibilities.  We will discuss basic color theory as to how to create various purples and lavenders.  In this class we will dye with various reds, overdye with indigo and logwood and achieve a variety of purples.  We will discuss how to vary these resutls for even more shades.  There will be instruction on the mordanting proscess, the dyeing process, and creating and using a natural indigo vat.  Students will take home dyeing instructions, many samples and information on each of the dyes used and source lists.  Let your passion for purple abound!

Students need to bring:  apron, rubber gloves, 2 old towels, paper towels, baggies, calculator, pen and paper.
Materials cost paid to the teacher:  $30.00
Minimum of 5 - Maximum of 15

Spinning Bulky Yarn by Stefania Isaacson
You have been spinning finer and finer yarns and you can do wonderful lace weight.  Now you are having  a hard time spinning  a worsted weight or bulky yarn.  Spend a few hours learning how to vary your yarn thickness and at the end of the day you will be able to apply a few principles and get whatever kind of yarn you want.  In this class students will learn to control the thickness of yarn, the amount of twist in both spin and ply and the consistency of their yarn.  They will take home many samples and discussion notes at to appropriate fibers to use.

Skill level: intermediate or advanced
Student should bring:  spinning wheel in good working order, ball winder, niddy noddy, hang tags, pen and paper.
Materials cost payable to the teacher:  $20.00
Minimum of 5 - Maximum of 15

Tie a New Knot:  Shuttle Tatting 101 by Victoria Smith
Instructor will present the basics for shuttle tatting including knot, double knot, picot, ring, chain and pattern reading.  Materials provided:  information booklet, tatting shuttle and cotton thread.

Skill level:  beginner
Students need to bring:  pencil
Materials cost payable to the teacher:  $15.00

Spin Art:  Tips and Thought Provokation by Victoria Smith
Instructor will present some basic techniques for spinning unusual yarns with inclusions such as fabric, felted and various items.  Materials provided:  information booklet, 4 ounces of fiber, one packet of add-ins.  Additional add-in packets will be available for purchase.

Skill level:  intermediate spinners
Students should bring:  spinning wheel or spindle, basic wool fiber, add-ins if desired
Materials cost payable to the teacher:  $35.00
Minimum of 2 - Maximum of 6

Irish Knitting Basket by Bev Larson
Weave a traditional Irish (or Scottish) Knitting basket.  Approximate size 12 inches in diameter. 

Skill level: beginner
Students should bring enthusiasm.
Materials cost payable to the teacher:  $36.00
Maximum of 10

Shibori byGina Crowder Levesque
Long before enhancing cloth by weave structure, ancient cultures used resist dye techniques to produce surface designs.  By folding, tying, stitching or otherwise manipulation fabric, students will learn the ancient art of shibori.  Cloth will be dyed with natural indigo to enhance patterns and each student will take home samples, a pair of socks and a silk scarf they have dyed themselves.

Skill level:  beginner to advanced
Students should bring:  wear old clothes and bring a pair of rubber gloves at reach at least halfway up the forearm
Materials cost payable to the teacher:  $20.00
Minimum of 3 - Maximum of 20

Kumihimo by Earlynn Collier
Learn the hollow braid and the half round braid using a braiding disk.  Class will cover finishing techniques, supply sources and books.

Skill level: beginner
Materials cost payable to the teacher:  $20.00
Minimum of 3 - Maximum 6

Knitting without Neeedles--Loom Knitting Basics by Kelly Jones
Loom knitting basics for beginners.  Learn to knit on a Kiss loom.

Skill level:  beginner
Looms will be available to borrow and yarn provided
Materials cost payable to the teacher:  $25.00
Minimun of 2 - Maximum of 6

Making and Using silk Mawatas by Esther Peregrine
 Students will learn how to process silk cocoons into mawatas (silk hankies and caps).  They will also learn how to knnit directly from the mawata (unspun yarrn) and how to sp8in mawatas into yarn.  No experience is necessary. 

Students need a basic knowledge of knitting or crochet.  I will have drop spindles available for beginning spinners to try.
Students should bring:  bath towel, medium size knitting needles or crochet hook, spinning wheel or drop spindle 
Materials cost payable to the teacher:  $20.00
Minimum of 3 - Maximum of 12

Rug Hooking by Bev Stewart
At this time I don't have the particulars but she told me it would a perky cute owl design.

Are you interested in teaching a class at The Fiber Event 2012?
2012 instructors needed
Please send proposals to Donna Jo Copeland as soon as possible for consideration.

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