Celebrating our Modern Lace Exhibit (see gallery page)
try something new... Get inspired by our beautiful display windows with many samples of tatting and bobbin lace creations!
Beginning Shuttle Tatting
with Trudy Scholten
Tatting is a delicate edging or decorative embellishment made by knots and threads. Learn this unique traditional method of making lace. Once you have learned the basic two stitches we will make a lovely tatted neclace. Earrings are another fun possibility to make on your own after class.
Kit fee: $6 paid to instructor, includes tatting shuttle, thread, beads, and necklace chain. Please bring sewing needles and needlenose pliers if you have them.
$35 Memb, $45 non members
Saturday, March 13, 1:30 – 4:30
Thursday, March 18, 1:00 – 4:00
Saturday, April 10, 1:30 – 4:30 **
Beginning Bobbin Lace
with Trudy Scholten
Before it was made by machine, lace was made by hand. One traditional method of making lace is bobbin lace, a method of weaving threads in intricate patterns (and when you really get into it---beautiful collector bobbins If you’ve seen this in action, you know it can appear intimidating. Don’t let looks fool you! Start with the basics, and build in small steps to discover that you can do this!
Kit fee: $15 includes most supplies needed. Please bring sewing needles, scissors, and a small crochet hook (0.6 mm or smaller) if you have it.
4 hours, $45 Members, $60 non-members
Thursday, Mar. 11, 1:00 -5:00
Saturday, April 10, 1:00 – 5:00 **
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**Trudy will teach whichever topic has the most registration on this Saturday in April. If many want both topics, we will have your contact info and arrange another time for the other topic.
Beauties Continued!
with Connie Lehman
Saturday, May 1, 2010 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
You can make a beautie (some would call her/him/it a doll) using silks, cotton stuffing, threads, beads, buttons, shells, sequins and any other fabulous thing. Techniques include bead and sequin embroidery, brick stitch, igolochkoy (Russian needle punch), appliqué, French knots, and other mischief’s. This may be one of the best mediums ever. Your reward is your very own beautie to treasure forever.
Member $50.00, non-member: $75.00 plus supplies
Upcoming Spring Classes
We are working on getting April -June class dates for the following classes...stay tuned!
Fashion
Remaking Sweaters Beginners
with Donna Christopher
Create a new look for your old sweater by changing the design! Come see a collection of redesigned sweaters and explore style and design ideas. Learn some quick and easy tips on how to visualize your design options and cut up your old sweaters or ones from a thrift store and go home wearing a new favorite sweater! As an example, you can turn a pullover or turtleneck sweater into a versatile cardigan, add panels, cut off cowls, lengthen or shorten sweaters or sleeves, or add some interesting fabric, trim, buttons, or giant snaps to update your sweater. (This is not a class on how to felt sweaters – however, you can bring felted sweaters to work with.)
Members: $35, non-members: $45 3 hours
Beaded Buttons
with Jennifer Riefenberg
Beads are a fun and versatile way to jazz up your buttons and your designs. In this class you will begin the journey of learning basic techniques for hand sewing beads to buttons. A kit will be provided (for an additional fee) containing all of the supplies needed to complete your very own button – and you will finish it in class!
Member: $25.00, non-member: $35.00
Felted Jewelry
with Bonnie Kramer
Learn how to work with wool rovings to make felted wool jewelry. Several techniques will be explored for making bracelets and necklaces. Materials will be available to make a bracelet during class.
Members: $35, non-members: $45 plus $10 material fee paid to teacher.
Remaking Sweaters Advanced
with Donna Christopher
Come back for more creativity, design ideas and another fun filled workshop! This class is for anyone who has taken the “Remaking Sweaters – Beginner Workshop”. We will have a show and tell segment so we can see everyone’s creation.
Members: $35, non-members: $45 3 hours
Remaking Tees
with Jackie Scott
Re-style or re-invent yourself and a favorite tee shirt! Or take a fav thrift store treasure and transform it into something unique and fabulous. It’s fun to be “green” and re-cycle; a small investment can bring big rewards. We’ll discuss design options and visualize what styles will look best on your figure. By cutting and manipulating the fabric into tucks, ruffles, shirring draping or adding elastic, coordinating fabric or trims you’ll create something wonderful and totally “you”.
Members: $35, non-members: $45 3 hours
Chenille Scarves
with Ann Carlson3 hours
Use a rayon batik in your favorite colors to make a wonderfully soft chenille scarf. Learn the techniques to create the texture of this cozy two-sided scarf. Easy and quick as you stitch and slash in class, then wash and dry at home. Marvel at the transformation! Great gift idea.
Member: $35, Non-member: $45
Fashion Anatomy
with Dianne Denholm
This is a seminar and show and tell defining desired Fashion Design details and how to execute them. For beginners to get an overview of what it’s all about or for those who want to get more involved in re-styling vintage or gently used/recycled clothes. Students will bring several pieces they want help with or garments they love and we’ll discuss the details of that design and what makes it so appealing to you. Learn clues and the difference between quality and not so good quality, and some introductory info on fibers and fabrics, too. 2 hours
Member $25.00 Non-Member $35.00
Textile Arts...learning specific techniques for surface or embellishment design
Nuno Felting
...sold out in February, new dates hopefully by summer
with Anne Evans
Learn this intriguingly beautiful, and slightly mysterious, method of blending raw wool fiber with sheer silk fabric, to create a sensual and artistic texture of color and pattern. In class you will make a yummy scarf, meshing silk gauze and merino wool roving. Anne will teach various techniques using water and of all things....solar pool cover! Be amazed and proud to create this luxurious fiber accessory.
Materials Fee: $15.00. Fee covers all materials, including soap and use of solar pool cover. You Need to Bring: Apron, paper & pencil for taking notes. This is feltmaking, so wear old clothes you won’t mind getting wet!$35 TAC members, $50 non-members
Needle Felting
with Rochelle Jay
Needefelting involves using a needle to connect loose fiber roving to the cloth (as opposed to wet felting.) There are a few ways to do it and Rochelle loves to share her passion for this creative technique. It is fun and easy to create beautiful motifs in lots of colors on many types of fabrics and surfaces.
Members: $35, non-members: $45
Felted Bags and Purses
with Bonnie Kramer
Learn the basics of knitting and felting handbags, totes and purses. Come away from class with a completed small project and a great, simple pattern to make more purses. The class will be really fun and creative, inspiring you to make lots and lots of bags for all occasions. Instructor, Bonnie Kramer of Bella Bags, has many years of experience in knitting and felting handbags and will share her tips and suggestions to make this class a worthwhile investment. Beginning knitters are welcome.
Members: $35, non-members: $45
Optional $10 for class materials to be supplied by teacher. Please give advance notice.
Floating Stars
with Denise Labadie
In this class you will learn how to make various stars, five 8 pointed stars. Then the real trick is how to piece the back to make them float! Denise is a noted contemporary art quilter, anxious to share her techniques with you.
Members: $75, non-member: $90
"Let's Get Stoned" Fabric Painting Class
with Denise Labadie.
I am constantly asked about the "stone" (and sky) fabric that I use in my Irish quilts. There just isn't any commercial fabric out in the market to buy that results in the types of colors and textures that many quilters are looking for. In this two-day hands-on class we will learn (some rather surprising) techniques for using Seta color paints to create your own uniquely textured fabrics customized for use in your own creations.
Members: $150, non-member: $180
Soul Art Doll Workshop
with Camilla Woods La Mer
Dare to experience the exhilaration of spontaneous expression! Leave your inner critic at the door as you enter a safe, non-judgmental environment where exploration is encouraged and insights abound. Join Soul Doll Artist Camilla La Mer for a fun and inspirational day of art doll making. Embrace the opportunity to allow your creation to reveal itself to you. Is your inner Wild Woman...or Man calling to your? Your doll may be a healing doll or a mysterious messenger...No experience necessary!
Member $80.00, non-member: $95.00
Business Labs
How to Start Your Own Business Doing What You Love Do What You Love; Love What You Do
with Brandi Shigley
Sometimes it seems so daunting as a designer to get your work out there. So many questons, so many little nooks and crannies of things you need to know. This workshop was created after 9 years of constant emersion in the fashion industry, beginning with my own handbag line, b.shigley designs. Now that time has passed, I understand all of the many things you need to know to get your business up and running. This workshop is designed to help emerging designers take their passion and turn it into a business.
-Creating a work space
-Developing a brand identity
-Creating a website
-Marketing online
-Getting your product into boutiques
-Writing press releases and getting your business in the press
-Creating events (trunkshows, etc.)
-Creating a launch party for your event
-And much much more!
Members: $65, Non-members $75
Build a Referral-Based Business, Network Your Contacts into Sales and Stop Leaving $$$ on the Table
with Carol Naff, www.marinerco.com
Learn about systematic referral marketing that requires determining, as precisely as possible, the types of help you want and need. Learn how to ask for referrals that get results. Studies indicate that the people in your network and alliances: 20% will give you referrals, 60% need to know how, and 20% will never give a referral to you. These simple strategies will help you develop your system for getting more clients and customers.
Members: $75 Non-members $95
Legal Details:
“Starting Your Business and Protecting Your Rights”
with Steve Replin
Learn everything you need to know to get your business off the ground! We’ll discuss how to form a company, what contracts you need to have in place, how to create a brand, how to protect that brand, as well as trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Whether your business is just an idea or you already have a business plan (or a business) in place, this program will cover all the bases. The session will be led by Stephen Replin, a Denver attorney with decades of experience in the fashion and apparel industries, finance and the law. This interactive presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.
Member $25.00 Non-Member $35.00
How to Start Your Dream Boutique
with Dianne Denholm
Part I: The Jacket
Part II: The Dress
There are two layers to this challenge: The Jacket and The Dress Underneath. Each can be worn separately (you can take each class individually) but it is highly recommended that you plan to take the whole outfit (both classes are necessary).
The Jacket
Get an overview of what it is to own a boutique and wear the jacket of owning a store. Learn unique ways to find out if you are ready for this lifestyle event you are creating. Begin the step-by-step approach you need to get a store open and stay in business for years to come.
The Dress Underneath
Learn the nitty-gritty in the numbers and terminologies that will become your new language for starting and running a business. Things like open to buy, cost of goods sold, turn over and variable expenses will change your life. Feel good knowing your facts and figures are ready to wear when you open the doors to your public, in your new dress.
Members: $65 Non-members: $75
Toot Your Own Horn Marketing
with Carol Naff www.marinerco.com
Don’t hope your business succeeds—make it succeed! People need to know about your service or product. Learn best-business strategies to achieve what you want. Learn about social media and email marketing to implement low-cost, no-cost strategies to generate business for your company. Evaluate programs and activities to identify your custom, proactive marketing tactics.
Members: $75 Non-members $95
