2017 NY Sheep and Wool Festival

Hook a three-dimensional ear colorful Indian corn and expand your rug hooking skills.
In this fun class, you will hook and complete at least one ear of Indian corn.  Your kit contains all you need to hook and complete 3 ears of Indian corn. I will guide you through hooking and stitching together one ear of corn and depending upon your skill of hooking possibly finish more. Each ear of corn will be as individual and colorful as you are!

Level of experience: Some basic knowledge of rug hooking is necessary

Materials Provided by Instructor: Pattern, pre-cut wool, stuffing for project, corn husk top, thread, needle and glue. A frame will be provided for the students to use. 

Materials Provided by Student: hook for use with a wide cut strip of wool(#8)  and scissors.  Optional - battery operated task lighting.

Homework: none necessary

If you have questions, please email Maureen  at maureenrugar@gmail.com

Have you ever looked outside and wondered what you could make with the abundant plant materials growing in your own yard? 

In this workshop you will learn how to use grasses, cattails, iris, daylily leaves, and many other common northeastern plants to create coiled baskets. Coiling is an ancient and versatile basketry technique in which a wrapping strand of yarn or fiber is sewn around coils of plant material to build a form. It is used all over the world to create beautiful vessels that can be either decorative or functional. Once you learn the technique there is a lot of room for creativity; your preferences, as well as which materials and type of wrapping strands you choose, will determine the overall look, size, and shape of your basket. What you make can vary anywhere from two small baskets to one larger basket up to 10” in diameter. 

During the workshop we will discuss how to identify, harvest, and prepare local plant materials, all while practicing a variety of coiling stitches and embellishments. If you are excited about learning to make baskets with locally wild harvested natural materials, then this is the class for you! 

Everyone will leave with a completed basket, handouts with information covered during the workshop, and inspiration to explore your local landscape. 

You will be sitting and standing during class and basket weaving means your hands will be in and out of water all day.

Experience Level:  This class is open to all levels, even those who have taken it before and want to take their skills to a new level. 

Materials Provided by Instructor: All locally harvested natural materials, a variety of yarns and wrapping materials, needles, handouts. 

Materials Provided by Student:  Scissors. Optional:   bring yarn for the wrapping material. 

Homework: None

Questions for Katie?  Email her at Katiegroveart@gmail.com 

Don’t like buttons and making buttonholes?  Want to put in a zipper instead?  Need a nice clean edge for the project?  This class will show you how to make a perfect buttonhole, effortlessly, figure out the proper spacing and choosing the right size button.  We will also cover the perfect edge for a zipper, how to set in and sew zippers and how to lengthen or shorten a jacket zipper to fit the finished edge.  I Cords for edges, as a decorative bind off and as a cord to use for ties will be covered as well as afterthought pockets.

Skill Level:  beginner to advanced.   

What skills or knowledge do students need to take this class?  Students should already know how to knit and purl.

Instructor will supply:  zippers, buttons, handouts

Students supply:  #6 and #8 straight or circular needles and 2 #6 dp needles, and 2 #8 dp needles. 50 gram ball of worsted weight yarn in a light color, wool or wool blend preferred that was used for the homework. Calculator, tape measure, pen and paper, sharp scissors, sewing needle and thread in color to match your yarn.  

Homework:

Swatch 1:  With #6 needles, cast on 30 sts. Row 1: K1, P1 across Row 2: P2, *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row. Repeat rows 1 and 2 once more. Row 5:  Work in K1, P1 rib across for 23 sts.  Place remaining 7 sts on a holder. Rows 6,7, 8: On 23 sts continue in K1, P1 rib as established.   Change to #8 needle and continue in Stockinette st for 5” from the beginning.  Change back to #6 needle and work in K1, P1, rib for 8 rows, bind off.   

Swatch 2:  With #6 needle, cast on 23 sts. Work in K1, P1 rib for 8 rows.  Change to #8 needle and work in Stockinette st for total of 6” from beginning.  Leave sts on a holder.   If you wish, both swatches can be blocked lightly, bring both with needles to the class.

Nancy can be reached via email:   nancy@nancy-shroyer.com

Contrary to popular belief, dyeing cotton and other plant fibers with natural dyes is not a labor intensive process with mediocre results.  Instead, new developments in scouring and fiber preparation have replaced the traditional 3 day mordanting process of cotton fibers.  The result is better dye uptake and wonderfully saturated colors.  Additionally this process can be applied to other cellulose fibers with similar results. 

We will begin with a thorough discussion of dye theory as it applies to both synthetic and natural dyes.  Dye extracts will be made in 1% “equivalent” stock solutions for mixing colors. We will dye in color gradations using a variety of extracts, modifiers and a natural ferment indigo vat to create a pallet of colors.   Students will produce approximately 115 color samples using the alternative alum acetate mordant, a tannin based mordant, and an iron modifier.  Please note, these extracts have been developed for the commercial dye market and while relatively non-toxic are very colorfast. 

Each student will receive a comprehensive dye notebook with workshop instructions as well as notes for working on your own to dye yarns.   Included in the notebook will be a set of dye samples produced in class.

Level of experience:  Beginning – Advanced natural dyers.  Some familiarity with dye methods is helpful.

Materials Provided by Instructor: Yarn, Class notebook with instructional materials, Measuring equipment, liter pitchers, syringes, graduated cylinders, Dyes and mordants, Misc. supplies- tape, Dye pots, Scales, Buckets, Mason jars, 4 Hotplates   

Materials provided by Student: Good rubber gloves, Scissors, Sharpie Marker  (must be waterproof) 

Homework:  Instructor will send out a bibliography, an article plus additional notes 1 month prior to class.  After that as students register. 

Questions for Jane?  Email jane@brigidsfarm.com

This class covers both drum-carding and hand-held combing of fine, medium and coarse wools, color blending; luxury fiber preparation and separation of guard hair from undercoat.  

We will also spin the carded and combed preparations so that we can view the difference between woolen and worsted yarns.   

This class also helps participants have a greater understanding of all types of fibers and their properties.

Level of experience:  Open to all

Materials Provided by instructor: I will provide all fibers for preparation and spinning, a notebook with written literature and samples, and ALL fiber preparation equipment for use in the class. 

Materials provided by student:  Spinning wheel or drop spindle. 

Homework: None

Robin can be contacted via email  robinhrusso@gmail.com

This class focuses on creating beautiful, unique yarn using spinning wheels. Plenty of time will be given to establish the essential coordination skills and basic techniques every spinner must master to gain competence in spinning. You will venture into areas of fiber preparation, tools of the trade, terminology, drafting and plying techniques. Overviews of wheel mechanics, maintenance and spinning history will be scattered throughout the class. By the end of the class you will be putting yarn onto the bobbin, admiring your first skein of yarn and leaving with the confidence to continue spinning on your own!

Level of experience: Beginner

Materials Provided by Instructor: Spinning wheels, fleece & fiber, carding & spinning tools, notebooks 

Materials Provided by Student: IF YOU HAVE you should bring; spinning wheel in good working condition, lazy kate, at least 3 bobbins, wool hand cards 

Homework:  None

Patty can be reached by email at patty@wooltinker.com

If you’ve already mastered plain weave, and completed a few projects, you are ready to move up to the next level. In this class, you will learn how to add new decorative elements to your projects, and explore more intricate patterns. 

First, we will focus on hand-manipulated techniques such Danish Medallions, Brook’s Bouquet, Leno, and Clasped Weft. We will then move on to learning how to use a pick up stick to add some interesting pattern possibilities. 

Level:  Intermediate

A portion of this class is being kindly underwritten by Vivid Fiber Arts (www.vividfiberarts.com)

Students must bring: 

Loom: In order to maximize our learning time, you will be pre-warping and bringing your own rigid heddle loom to class. There will be tables, but you are free to bring a stand if you have one, or if you normally use your lap, that’s fine too. If you normally use some way to anchor your loom to the table (clamps, anti-skid shelf liner) bring that as well. We will be working no larger than 8” wide, so even the smallest looms will be more than adequate. As for heddle size, anything from a 7.5- 10 is fine; most small looms come with a 7.5 or 8 dent rigid heddle included. 

Yarn: Smooth, strong, yarn with low elasticity in a weight appropriate for your heddle size. Cotton, linen, tencel or any kind of blend are good picks. Yardage estimates will be detailed in student pre-class handout.

Other:  stick shuttle (at least one), pick up stick, crochet hook, yarn, and needle

Questions for Amy?  Email amy@vividfiberarts.com 

Students will lay out a checkerboard base over a hickory handle and learn to shape and weave the sides of this useful basket. Baskets can be personalized with dyed weavers. Rim fitting, scarfing and lashing will be taught.Basket dimensions:  9”W x 6”H (w/out handle) x 18”L

Experience level: All levels

Instructor provides: all rattan (stakes, weavers, rims, lashers) purchased, prepped and ready to complete the basket in the time allowed as well as rattan that has been hand-dyed for the appropriate accents.    

Students do not need to bring anything to class unless they would like to have a notebook and pencil.


Students will be primarily sitting throughout this workshop and your hands will be in and out of water.

Wendy can be emailed at wendygj@gmail.com

This spinning class teaches participants about mohair, pygora, cashgora and cashmere goats and their fiber.  We card, comb and spin samples of each fiber in the natural colors and some dyed fibers.  We will also experiment with blending to make the best use of the special properties of these luxurious fibers. 

Level of experience:  Must be comfortable spinning a continuous yarn.

Materials Provided by instructor: I will provide all fibers, a notebook with written literature and samples, and the use of all fiber preparation equipment. 

Materials provided by student:  Spinning Wheel or drop spindle 

Homework: None

Robin can be reached at robinhrusso@gmail.com

In this workshop students will learn the colorful history of Latvian mittens as they knit a child size mitten in the colors of their choice. 

Topic covered will include tangle-free two color knitting (using one or both hands), fringed, lace and hemmed edges, braid, thumbs, top shaping, finishing and blocking. Participants will leave class with a pattern of their choice for an adult size mitten.

Level of experience: Intermediate – must be comfortable with double-point needles. 

Materials Provided by Instructor: choice of kit to knit a child’s pair of mittens using Harrisville Designs Shetland fingering weight yarn. 

Materials Provided by Student: set if US #3 double point needles, locking pin marker, tapestry needle and scissors.

Homework: None

Donna can be reached via email  treeoflife@metrocast.net

This class focuses on creating beautiful, unique yarn using spinning wheels. Plenty of time will be given to establish the essential coordination skills and basic techniques every spinner must master to gain competence in spinning. You will venture into areas of fiber preparation, tools of the trade, terminology, drafting and plying techniques. Overviews of wheel mechanics, maintenance and spinning history will be scattered throughout the class. By the end of the class you will be putting yarn onto the bobbin, admiring your first skein of yarn and leaving with the confidence to continue spinning on your own!

Level of experience: Beginner

Materials Provided by Instructor: Spinning wheels, fleece & fiber, carding & spinning tools, notebooks 

Materials Provided by Student: IF YOU HAVE you should bring; spinning wheel in good working condition, lazy kate, at least 3 bobbins, wool hand cards 

Homework:  None

Patty can be reached by email at patty@wooltinker.com

Forget setting your yarn, let’s create yarn that can go from wheel to project instantly! 

In the morning students will learn how to create flexible yarn using a fine wire core with valuable tips and tricks for success in this often intimidating technique. Plying with wire and added textures will also be covered. 

The afternoon will be spent creating wrapped cuff bracelets,  i-cord focals, and miniature spool pendants to wear your yarn love with pride! 

Level of experience: Advanced beginner

Materials Provided by Instructor: all tools and supplies - 1 oz of blended fiber, 1 oz mix of dyed fleece & locks, lurex and other texture/effect thread/fibers, spool of wire, tension band for wire, and all jewelry components 

Materials Provided by Student: A spinning wheel or espinner in good working order (this technique is not possible with spindles!) Size 6 knitting needles (any type) 

Homework: none

Email Emily at bricolagestudios@gmail.com

On Day Two, Jane Woodhouse takes over for a day of dyeing.  

We will be working with natural dye extracts doing some initial immersion dyeing with a wool/silk commercial yarn to sample dyes and mix color formulas.  Samples will be labeled to match the color recipes for reproduction.  The afternoon will be spent dyeing the spun sample skeins from the previous day.  We will mix concentrated stocks for painting skeins and finish by steaming our samples.   

Minimum age of Student: 18

Level of experience :  open to all who can spin a yarn and beginning to advanced dyers, but some dyeing experience is helpful

Donna can be reached by emailing  treeoflife@metrocast.net and Jane is available for questions at jane@brigidsfarm.com

NOTE:  Day One will be held in Bld D and Day Two will be held in Bld D Tents.  

Day Two Dyeing:

Materials Provided by Instructor: Yarn Class notebook with instructional materials, Measuring equipment, liter pitchers, syringes, graduated cylinders, Dyes and mordants, Misc. supplies - tape, Dye pots, Scales, Buckets, Mason jars, 4 Hotplates   

Materials provided by Student: Good rubber gloves, Scissors, Sharpie Marker  (must be waterproof), Saran wrap or other plastic wrap for steaming 

Homework:  Instructor will send out a bibliography, an article plus additional notes 1 month prior to class or as students register. 

On Day Two, Jane Woodhouse takes over for a day of dyeing.  

We will be working with natural dye extracts doing some initial immersion dyeing with a wool/silk commercial yarn to sample dyes and mix color formulas.  Samples will be labeled to match the color recipes for reproduction.  The afternoon will be spent dyeing the spun sample skeins from the previous day.  We will mix concentrated stocks for painting skeins and finish by steaming our samples.   

Minimum age of Student: 18

Level of experience :  open to all who can spin a yarn and beginning to advanced dyers, but some dyeing experience is helpful

Donna can be reached by emailing  treeoflife@metrocast.net and Jane is available for questions at jane@brigidsfarm.com

NOTE:  Day One will be held in Bld D and Day Two will be held in Bld D Tents.  

Day Two Dyeing:

Materials Provided by Instructor: Yarn Class notebook with instructional materials, Measuring equipment, liter pitchers, syringes, graduated cylinders, Dyes and mordants, Misc. supplies - tape, Dye pots, Scales, Buckets, Mason jars, 4 Hotplates   

Materials provided by Student: Good rubber gloves, Scissors, Sharpie Marker  (must be waterproof), Saran wrap or other plastic wrap for steaming 

Homework:  Instructor will send out a bibliography, an article plus additional notes 1 month prior to class or as students register. 

The class will introduce the participant to an appreciation of Navajo (Dine) weaving by creating a small rug on an upright loom.  Navajo weavings are internationally known for their unique designs & techniques using vegetal, natural and aniline dyed handspun wool.  Participants will learn basic weaving techniques on a prepared warp using 100% wool weft that will be provided.  

Level of Experience:  No prior weaving experience is necessary.  

Instructor will provide all materials (You'll get to keep your loom) and will have weaving combs and battens available as loaners during the duration of workshop.  

Students provide:  measuring tape, scissors, tapestry or yarn needles, container/basket for wool, and pillow/blanket (optional) to cushion chair and battery operated task lighting (if needed).  Only if already have:  long 12 – 14” long narrow crochet hook (hook on both ends work better). 

Marilou can be reached at  mrischultz@msn.com 

Rigid Heddle looms are simple looms, but can be very versatile.  Portable, easy to warp, available in multiple widths and reed sizes, they are a great way to be introduced to the awesome world of weaving AND to make a dent in your yarn stash.

This workshop will go over the basics of learning to weave on a rigid heddle loom.  You will learn weaving terms, how to calculate a warp and plan a project, how to warp the rigid heddle loom using the direct warping method, the proper way to wind a stick shuttle, and basic finishing for scarves.

Participants will prepare their loom for weaving a scarf and finish the project on their own.  

Level of experience: beginner

Materials Provided by Instructor:  none 

Materials Provided by Student:  Rigid Heddle loom with a 7/5 or 8 dent reed, reed hook, warping peg if available, paper and pen for notes. Smooth worsted weight yarn (#4) of your choice.
 
Homework: no

Leslie can be reached with questions by emailing leslie@yadkinarts.org

A portion of this workshop fee is underwritten by The Yadkin Valley Fiber Room in Yadkinville, NC.  
https//yadkinvalleyfiberroom.com

Do you want to explore the possibilities for creating baskets entirely with wild-harvested plants? 

In this workshop you will weave a sample basket using a variety of natural materials, including barks, kudzu vine, honeysuckle, cattails, iris leaves and more. You will be able to choose the shape and the pattern of your basket and have the choice of either making a functional belt basket or a sculptural piece. The overall size will be approximately 5” x 4” x 6.” 

Over the course of your sample basket you will learn a variety of techniques, including both a simple twill with flat pieces of bark and several methods of twining, in which two strands are alternatively woven around the stakes of the basket. 

During the workshop we will discuss how to identify, harvest, and prepare a variety of materials, as well as have hands on experience processing bark and vines. If you are inspired to create a deeper connection to the materials you use while making a beautiful and completely unique basket then this is the class for you. Everyone will leave with a completed basket, handouts and information on what was covered during the workshop, and inspiration to explore your local natural landscape. 

You will be sitting and standing during class and your hands will be in and out of water throughout the workshop.

This class is open to all levels, even those who have taken it before and want to take their skills to a new level. 

Materials Provided by Instructor: All locally harvested natural materials

Materials Provided by Student:  Scissors, an awl, and a ruler or measuring tape 

Homework: None

Any questions to Katie can be sent to her at Katiegroveart@gmail.com 

Students will lay up a “cathead” base and learn the shaping for a Shaker Style cathead without the use of a mold. Weaving the sides can be accented with a dyed weaver.  Rim fitting, scarfing and lashing will be taught.  Students will have a choice of leather or oak handles. 

Basket dimensions:  13”D x 9”H

Experience:  All levels.  Great for beginners!

You'll do a lot of sitting in this workshop and your hands will be in and out of water.

Instructor provides: all rattan (stakes, weavers, rims, lashers) purchased, prepped and ready to complete the basket in the time allowed as well as rattan that has been hand-dyed for the appropriate accents.    

Students do not need to bring anything to class unless they would like to have a notebook and pencil. 

Discover the simple process of soap making at home, using all natural ingredients! 

Understand how to combine lye with a variety of fats. ranging from olive oil to lard, with various results, depending on skin type and intended purpose. Learn how to measure and prepare the ingredients, and how to add scents, dyes, nutrients, and exfoliants to make custom soaps that everyone will love! 

You will be sitting and standing during class and your hands may get wet throughout the workshop.

You will make a 1 lb. batch of soap to take home – enough for 5 large bars. 

Level of experience: None necessary

Materials Provided by Instructor: N95 face mask, all basic equipment, carrier oils, fixed oils, essential oils, lye, a variety of additives such as scents, dyes, and exfoliants, quart size milk cartons to use as soap molds, hot plates, stick blenders, and cleanup materials. 

Materials Provided by Student: elbow length rubber gloves, safety goggles, apron, full length sleeve and leg coverings, closed-toed shoes 

Homework: Research soap molds for handmade soaps. There will be clean quart size milk cartons provided for your workshop soap, but you are welcome to bring your own soap molds to try out. 

This workshop is being partially underwritten by the Farmer's Museum of Cooperstown, NY.
http://www.farmersmuseum.org/

Teresa can be reached via email tglisson@stny.rr.com

Discover the simple process of soap making at home, using all natural ingredients! 

Understand how to combine lye with a variety of fats. ranging from olive oil to lard, with various results, depending on skin type and intended purpose. Learn how to measure and prepare the ingredients, and how to add scents, dyes, nutrients, and exfoliants to make custom soaps that everyone will love! 

You will be sitting and standing during class and your hands may get wet throughout the workshop.

You will make a 1 lb. batch of soap to take home – enough for 5 large bars. 

Level of experience: None necessary

Materials Provided by Instructor: N95 face mask, all basic equipment, carrier oils, fixed oils, essential oils, lye, a variety of additives such as scents, dyes, and exfoliants, quart size milk cartons to use as soap molds, hot plates, stick blenders, and cleanup materials. 

Materials Provided by Student: elbow length rubber gloves, safety goggles, apron, full length sleeve and leg coverings, closed-toed shoes 

Homework: Research soap molds for handmade soaps. There will be clean quart size milk cartons provided for your workshop soap, but you are welcome to bring your own soap molds to try out. 

This workshop is being partially underwritten by the Farmer's Museum of Cooperstown, NY.
http://www.farmersmuseum.org/

Teresa can be reached via email tglisson@stny.rr.com

You don’t have to go further than the fields, forests and gardens in your own backyard to find plants to make a rainbow of natural dyes with. 

In this workshop you will learn how to use locally available flowers, berries, barks, and more to create bright, lasting colors on both silk and wool. We will cover all the basics of natural dyes, including mordants, fiber preparation, creating the dye bath, overdyeing, and use of color modifiers. We will be using and processing actual locally gathered plants, not pre-made powders. 

During the workshop we will first process materials and prepare several dye baths using seasonally available plants including goldenrod, black walnut, elderberry, and more. While the baths are brewing, we will mordant the wool and prepare patterns on the silk using several shibori techniques, which consist of sewing, tying, knotting, and wrapping. 

Participants will have the opportunity to dye their silk scarves and skein of wool yarn in the dye baths of their choice and will also receive a sample from each dye bath to add to recipe cards. Throughout the workshop there will be be discussion on locating and sustainably harvesting dye plans as well as how to continue making your own dyes at home  

Students will leave with shibori dyed silk scarves, a skein of dyed wool, samples of each color, detailed handouts on how to make plant dyes at home, and the inspiration to explore their local landscape.   
You'll be sitting and standing throughout the workshop and your hands will be in and out of water through the process.

Level of experience : All levels. Beginners welcome. 

Materials Provided by Instructor: 2 silk scarves, sample fabrics and yarns, dye note cards with recipes 

Materials Provided by Student:  Notebook , four ounces of 100% wool yarn of your choice. (Or one skein), protective clothing because the dye process is fun, but can be messy, so wear work clothes or bring an apron just in case.

Homework: None

Please email the instructor with questions at katiegroveart@gmail.com

Choosing colors that will go together well in knitting or for any purpose can be confusing or even scary if you don’t have that in-born color sense.  This class will give the students a set of formulas that are easy to follow to build a color palette.  All they have to do is choose ONE color they like and build on it. Students will walk into a life-size color wheel filled with Brown Sheep yarn in 80 beautiful colors to make their swatches.   

Most Appropriate skill level:  Beginner to advanced   

What skills or knowledge do students need to take this class?  Students should know how to knit.  Beginners can do Garter Stitch others can do a slip stitch or Fair Isle. Crocheters can do single or double crochet, weavers and non knitters can use wrapping on cardboard.   

What will you talk about and/or demonstrate & what will students do?  Students will choose 3 – 7 colors and work at least 3 samples with their chosen colors.   

Instructor provides:  book How to Select Color Palettes,  5” color wheel, yarn required to knit samples, patterns.   

Students bring:  # 5 double pointed or circular knitting needles, or D crochet hook, tapestry needle, at least 3 large stitch holders, sharp scissors, Baggies, and (optional) battery powered task lighting.

Homework:  None

Nancy can be emailed with questions -  nancy@nancy-shroyer.com

Net making is a fun and versatile craft, the basics of which can be grasped quickly. Using the same set of techniques, you can make a functional bag, a decorative shawl, scarf, or even a hammock. Nets can be faster to make and use less material than knitting, so can make great quick projects to use up leftovers from your stash. 

This workshop will cover the basic net making knots to work both flat and in the round. By learning increases and decreases you will begin to understand how to shape your nets into a variety of forms. You will leave the workshop with a completed mesh bag, the beginning of a scarf, the tools you need to continue, and a few additional patterns to try at home. 

All materials provided, but feel free to bring some of your own yarn (worsted weight or thinner), string, or cord. 

Level of experience: none necessary / beginner

Materials Provided by Instructor: Net needles, cord/yarn, patterns, gauges 

Materials Provided by Student: Simple card, but free to bring some of your own yarn (worsted weight or thinner), string, or cord.

Homework: none

Questions for Joe?  Email several.projects@gmail.com

This class focuses on creating beautiful, unique yarn using spinning wheels. Plenty of time will be given to establish the essential coordination skills and basic techniques every spinner must master to gain competence in spinning. You will venture into areas of fiber preparation, tools of the trade, terminology, drafting and plying techniques. Overviews of wheel mechanics, maintenance and spinning history will be scattered throughout the class. By the end of the class you will be putting yarn onto the bobbin, admiring your first skein of yarn and leaving with the confidence to continue spinning on your own!

Level of experience: Beginner

Materials Provided by Instructor: Spinning wheels, fleece & fiber, carding & spinning tools, notebooks 

Materials Provided by Student: IF YOU HAVE you should bring; spinning wheel in good working condition, lazy kate, at least 3 bobbins, wool hand cards 

Homework:  None

Patty can be reached by email at patty@wooltinker.com

Need a basket that‘s ideal for carrying all your supplies for your current fiber project… or for stashing lots of yarn for future ones?  Here it is!  Measuring 17”l x 10”w x 9”h, this basket includes a 10”x 14” wooden handle making it an sturdy and attractive way to hold or to take whatever you need with you.  

Participants will have an opportunity to learn how to lay out the base, to weave up the sloped sides and to rim and lash their baskets.

Level of experience:  all levels

Materials Provided by Instructor: All materials and tools needed to complete the basket will be provided.  Written directions will also be given to participants.   

Materials Provided by Student:  none 

Homework:  none   

Mary Ann can be emailed at maryannwms@optonline.net