"Especially for Ewe” Art Workshop 2 1/2 hours
I won’t “pull the wool over your eyes” in this art workshop. Participants will learn how to create a beautiful piece of artwork(suitable for framing) using an ancient craft process known as feltmaking. Imagine what you will be able to create using a little wool and some soap and water. We will also have time to make a few small felted bowls which can be used to hold a variety of objects. This is a “hands on” workshop so come prepared to have lots of felted fun. Don’t be sheepish…….sign up now!

“Fiber Fantasy” 2 1/2 hours
Throughout the history of artistic expression, artists have journeyed to exotic places seeking images and experiences out of the ordinary to bring back to the public. These journeys change the artists perspectives and influence their work.
Artist Sandi Cirillo had the opportunity to experience the art of Costa Rica and that experience will be shared with you in this workshop. The journey will begin with a brief slide show focusing on the landscape and flowers indigenious to this country. Then participants will try their hand at creating a landscape or floral scene using a variety of fiber materials provided by the instructor.
Participants will leave this workshop with a colorful fiber collage evocative of hues, textures and atmospherics of this tropical climate. Everyone is encouraged to bring materials from their own travels to incorporate into their creations.

"Plant Imprinting on Fabric” 3 hours
Join us as we celebrate the beauty of the world around us. This workshop will teach you how to imprint a design on a canvas tote bag using a variety of natural plant materials. We will begin by experimenting on various fabric surfaces to see how the colors reproduce. Then we will move on to creating a finished product………a tote bag that expresses a one-of-a-kind design. There will be a $3.00 to $5.00 charge for materials provided by the instructor. Participants are encouraged to bring favorite flowers or leaves from their own garden or yard. Just make sure they are kept in water until the workshop begins. You will learn this exciting process here……….after that, the possibilities are endless.

"Kumihimo: Japanese Braiding” 2 hours
This class will teach you Japanese braiding using yarn and other textural materials and a circular loom. Braids made using this technique can be used as jewelry, for bookmarks, to wrap birthday presents, a new lanyard to replace your old one, etc….a hundred and one uses will come to mind as soon as you learn the process. This is a “make and take” class and once you learn kumihimo, it will be difficult to put down. It’s like eating only ONE potato chip……..and you know how difficult that is!
Participants will come away with a variety of braids demonstrating various weaving techniques on the loom.

"Birch Bark Ornaments” 2 hours
This workshop will offer participants the opportunity to create up to four holiday ornaments using birch bark provided by the instructor. You will learn various ways to fold and cut the birch bark to create unique pieces of artwork suitable for gift giving or to use in your own home. Participants are encouraged to bring any dried flowers or other materials to this class to incorporate into their creations.

"Japanese Shibori on a PVC Pipe” 3 hours
In this hands on workshop, participants will learn about “shibori”, the Japanese fiber process of creating designs on silk using a PVC pipe. This is a unique process as we wrap our scarves around the PVC pipe and watch as our creativity takes over, spilling onto the pipe in layer after layer of colors and design. And you thought PVC pipes were only used for plumbing! You will also be given the opportunity to paint directly on the silk.
The science of art and the creativity of the individual unite in this workshop to produce a finished product that can be worn with pride or given as a gift.

"Simply GourdGeous" 2 1/2 hours
Gourd art is sweeping the nation! Gourds, which come in all shapes and sizes, can be painted, etched, drilled, etc. for a variety of different effects. Decorated gourds can be found at craft shows as well as in some of the finest art galleries.
In this class, participants will explore surface design on their gourd using a variety of materials. All participants will come away with a perfectly "gourdgeous" piece of artwork that can enhance your home or office.

Felted Book Workshop
Participants in this workshop will be using feltmaking techniques to create the front cover of their book. Your own handmade paper will be used for the pages and you will learn how to bind the paper to the book cover. Adding your own poem or story to the bound pages will complete your felted book. Please bring a story or poem to class that you would like to work with.

Check the calendar for scheduled workshops! All workshops have an instructors fee(plus travel costs), and a materials fee per participant.
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