2017 NY Sheep and Wool Festival

There is no end to the potential of a piece of wire and this longer class will let a student relax into the evolution of one idea or have fun with multi directions.  
With a strong focus on fiber arts there are many project examples for shawl pins, cable needles and Latches.  But, there are also quick and practical gift potentials for non knitting friends. 
By class end it is possible for each student to have several finished pieces to wear and use proudly. 

Level of experience: none 

Materials Provided by Instructor:  Several gauges of bronze, copper and nickel wire.  All kinds of tools are available including several kinds of certain types.  This allows a student to decide what type of  that particular tool suits them best. 

Materials Provided by Student: curiosity 

Homework:  none  

Questions for Leslie?  Email  lesliewind@verizon.net

There is no end to the potential of a piece of wire and this longer class will let a student relax into the evolution of one idea or have fun with multi directions.  
With a strong focus on fiber arts there are many project examples for shawl pins, cable needles and Latches.  But, there are also quick and practical gift potentials for non knitting friends. 
By class end it is possible for each student to have several finished pieces to wear and use proudly. 

Level of experience: none 

Materials Provided by Instructor:  Several gauges of bronze, copper and nickel wire.  All kinds of tools are available including several kinds of certain types.  This allows a student to decide what type of  that particular tool suits them best. 

Materials Provided by Student: curiosity 

Homework:  none  

Questions for Leslie?  Email  lesliewind@verizon.net

Shawl pins are a personal expression and an extension of the long hours it takes us to complete our handwork. 

This workshop will focus on three different traditional pin styles in recycled copper that offer very different closure options.  We will embellish our recycled copper base pins with flexible handspun wirecore yarn for a colorful accent. The humble shawl stick, the versatile fibula (a safety pin style,) and the graceful penannular brooch (a circular shape with a small break in it) will all be explored. 

Light hammering, texturing, and forming with the addition of handspun yarn and a simple aged patina will be combined to create custom pins to secure everything from the most delicate lace to the coziest bulky shawl. 

Level of experience: none

Materials Provided by Instructor: all materials and  tools for students use - recycled copper wire in various gauges, various found objects, beads, and other materials for accents

Materials Provided by Student: OPTIONAL: any special beads or found objects you may want to incorporate. not all will be able to be used but we can do our best to problem solve! 

Homework: none

This class will be held in "Joseph's" which is across from Bld D tents.

Emily can be reached for questions by emailing  bricolagestudios@gmail.com

There is no end to the potential of a piece of wire and this longer class will let a student relax into the evolution of one idea or have fun with multi directions.  
With a strong focus on fiber arts there are many project examples for shawl pins, cable needles and Latches.  But, there are also quick and practical gift potentials for non knitting friends. 
By class end it is possible for each student to have several finished pieces to wear and use proudly. 

Level of experience: none 

Materials Provided by Instructor:  Several gauges of bronze, copper and nickel wire.  All kinds of tools are available including several kinds of certain types.  This allows a student to decide what type of  that particular tool suits them best. 

Materials Provided by Student: curiosity 

Homework:  none  

Questions for Leslie?  Email  lesliewind@verizon.net

There is no end to the potential of a piece of wire and this longer class will let a student relax into the evolution of one idea or have fun with multi directions.  
With a strong focus on fiber arts there are many project examples for shawl pins, cable needles and Latches.  But, there are also quick and practical gift potentials for non knitting friends. 
By class end it is possible for each student to have several finished pieces to wear and use proudly. 

Level of experience: none 

Materials Provided by Instructor:  Several gauges of bronze, copper and nickel wire.  All kinds of tools are available including several kinds of certain types.  This allows a student to decide what type of  that particular tool suits them best. 

Materials Provided by Student: curiosity 

Homework:  none  

Questions for Leslie?  Email  lesliewind@verizon.net

Spend one hour with the queen of the quick and the cheap and you could go home with a closure for a cardigan or shawl, a holiday ornament, a bracelet, a keychain….and way more.  
After a quick introduction to the materials, ergonomic tool use and surface treatment, students are welcome to go in any direction they like.  With the exception of the polished hardened steel hammering block, all tools are easily obtained at a hardware store or supermarket so you may keep going without a big investment.  

For those who may have trouble with forming and finishing and do not mind hands on help from the teacher I am glad to work in tandem.   

Level of experience: none 

Materials Provided by Instructor: all metals and use of tools 

Materials Provided by Student:  none 

Email questions to  lesliewind@verizon.net 

Spend one hour with the queen of the quick and the cheap and you could go home with a closure for a cardigan or shawl, a holiday ornament, a bracelet, a keychain….and way more.  
After a quick introduction to the materials, ergonomic tool use and surface treatment, students are welcome to go in any direction they like.  With the exception of the polished hardened steel hammering block, all tools are easily obtained at a hardware store or supermarket so you may keep going without a big investment.  

For those who may have trouble with forming and finishing and do not mind hands on help from the teacher I am glad to work in tandem.   

Level of experience: none 

Materials Provided by Instructor: all metals and use of tools 

Materials Provided by Student:  none 

Email questions to  lesliewind@verizon.net 

Spend one hour with the queen of the quick and the cheap and you could go home with a closure for a cardigan or shawl, a holiday ornament, a bracelet, a keychain….and way more.  
After a quick introduction to the materials, ergonomic tool use and surface treatment, students are welcome to go in any direction they like.  With the exception of the polished hardened steel hammering block, all tools are easily obtained at a hardware store or supermarket so you may keep going without a big investment.  

For those who may have trouble with forming and finishing and do not mind hands on help from the teacher I am glad to work in tandem.   

Level of experience: none 

Materials Provided by Instructor: all metals and use of tools 

Materials Provided by Student:  none 

Email questions to  lesliewind@verizon.net 

Spend one hour with the queen of the quick and the cheap and you could go home with a closure for a cardigan or shawl, a holiday ornament, a bracelet, a keychain….and way more.  
After a quick introduction to the materials, ergonomic tool use and surface treatment, students are welcome to go in any direction they like.  With the exception of the polished hardened steel hammering block, all tools are easily obtained at a hardware store or supermarket so you may keep going without a big investment.  

For those who may have trouble with forming and finishing and do not mind hands on help from the teacher I am glad to work in tandem.   

Level of experience: none 

Materials Provided by Instructor: all metals and use of tools 

Materials Provided by Student:  none 

Email questions to  lesliewind@verizon.net 

Spend one hour with the queen of the quick and the cheap and you could go home with a closure for a cardigan or shawl, a holiday ornament, a bracelet, a keychain….and way more.  
After a quick introduction to the materials, ergonomic tool use and surface treatment, students are welcome to go in any direction they like.  With the exception of the polished hardened steel hammering block, all tools are easily obtained at a hardware store or supermarket so you may keep going without a big investment.  

For those who may have trouble with forming and finishing and do not mind hands on help from the teacher I am glad to work in tandem.   

Level of experience: none 

Materials Provided by Instructor: all metals and use of tools 

Materials Provided by Student:  none 

Email questions to  lesliewind@verizon.net 

Spend one hour with the queen of the quick and the cheap and you could go home with a closure for a cardigan or shawl, a holiday ornament, a bracelet, a keychain….and way more.  
After a quick introduction to the materials, ergonomic tool use and surface treatment, students are welcome to go in any direction they like.  With the exception of the polished hardened steel hammering block, all tools are easily obtained at a hardware store or supermarket so you may keep going without a big investment.  

For those who may have trouble with forming and finishing and do not mind hands on help from the teacher I am glad to work in tandem.   

Level of experience: none 

Materials Provided by Instructor: all metals and use of tools 

Materials Provided by Student:  none 

Email questions to  lesliewind@verizon.net j

Spend one hour with the queen of the quick and the cheap and you could go home with a closure for a cardigan or shawl, a holiday ornament, a bracelet, a keychain….and way more.  
After a quick introduction to the materials, ergonomic tool use and surface treatment, students are welcome to go in any direction they like.  With the exception of the polished hardened steel hammering block, all tools are easily obtained at a hardware store or supermarket so you may keep going without a big investment.  

For those who may have trouble with forming and finishing and do not mind hands on help from the teacher I am glad to work in tandem.   

Level of experience: none 

Materials Provided by Instructor: all metals and use of tools 

Materials Provided by Student:  none 

Email questions to  lesliewind@verizon.net