CURRENT CLASS OFFERINGS
Tapestry Weaving Techniques
Instructor Falma Moye
Saturday, February 8, 9am - 3:30pm
Sunday, February 9, 9am - 3:30pm
at the BFAG Studio
$50
This class will introduce students to basic tapestry weaving techniques. The class will be from 9:00 to 3:30. The guild has 5 cricket looms. Students who have their own loom are encouraged to bring them. The instructor, Falma Moye, will be available on Friday Feb 7 from 2-5 to help students warp their looms. Looms will be warped at 8 epi. The instructor will bring a selection of Brown sheep wool in at least 10 colors. Students should state if they need a cricket looms or have one of their own.
Maximum of 8 students.
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Felting with a Resist
Instructor Heather Sandilands
Tuesday, February 25, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday, February 27, 9:30am - 1:30pm
at the BFAG Studio
$65
Heather Sandilands is the instructor. Students will make either a beret or a felted bag/purse using the wet felting technique with a resist. All materials needed are included in the class fee, but if you have clean wool or alpaca roving that you would like to use, definitely bring it.
Maximum of 8 students.
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Rag Rug Basics
Instructor Lulu Yoder
Will be rescheduled for later this spring
at the BFAG Studio
$60
Lulu Yoder will teach the basic use of our rug looms. Students will learn how to plan and prepare fabric for a rug and how to weave on the rug looms. We will talk about what materials to use and how to prepare them, different pattern techniques, and etiquette around using the rug looms. Class materials: All materials for the rugs is available for no cost at the studio, or students can provide their own fabric. If you have weft material that you want to use feel free to bring it. There will be 3 sessions in the BFAG Guild Studio. Maximum of 5 students.
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Round Reed Basket
Instructor Bob Gleason-Moore
Saturday, March 22, 9am - 5:00pm or
Friday, March 28, 9am - 5:00pm
at the BFAG Studio
$75
Weave a round reed (rattan)) basket in four colors, including woven base sides and rim. Your instructor is Bob Gleason-Moore. Materials, supplies and tools needed are included in class fee. There will be a lunch break during class. Class is in the BFAG Guild Studio. Maximum of 6 students (March 22) or 5 students (March 28).