Workshops, Seminars and Retreats
Complete listing of fiber related events which are shorter and more informal than conferences. These events are often limited to a single topic, ranging from a gathering of fiber friends to a more formal class with a leader from outside the area.
Weaving Workshop with Sara Hotchkiss
June 20, 2010 through December 31, 2011
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Imagine: you get to spend a couple of days in paradise, getting an introduction to weaving under the private tutelage of renowned rug weaver Sara Hotchkiss, and bring home a rug and a tapestry you made. Can it get any better? Yes… because you get to weave with the colors of your dreams, matched ahead if you want, to the decor of your own home! Sara has been a weaver all her life and her work has been featured in many magazines like Architectural Digest, Better Homes and Gardens and House Beautiful. Most importantly, though, Sara loves what she does. We can't think of a better person to give you your first "feel of the loom". This package offers the quiet comfort of a small Bed & Breakfast far away from the maddening crowds, fresh, fabulous local food and the tutelage of your own, private guide. The perfect mini-vacation, it was designed for two - a couple, two friends, a mother/daughter team – and includes 2 days of private instruction and $200 worth of materials, plus 3 nights of lodging and most meals for just $525 per person. The date is your choice!
MLH 2010 Summer Workshops
August 6, 2010 through August 8, 2010
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Three day workshops at Hope College, Holland Michigan: Su Butler, Kay Faulkner, Rita Hagenbruch, John Malarky, Rosalie Neilson, Barbara Walker, and Susan Wilson. Five-day workshop( Aug 6-10), James Koehler. Registration March 1-May 31. Description of workshops and registration information at: mlhguild.org
Rug Hooking
August 14, 2010
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A one-day workshop with Cheryl Roberts hosted by the Florence Thomas Art School in Glendale Springs, NC. Students will learn history, transfering patterns, dying, hooking techniques, and finishing. Beginners will start with something small, choosing their own colors, and more advanced students may do a larger rug. Everyone one will go home with some wool that they have learned to dye. Material costs will be extra. Tuiton is $90, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch. For more information please visit our website or contact the office: 336-982-2499. Registration deadline: July 30, 2010.
Textile Evolution
September 8, 2010 through September 12, 2010
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Play, Learn, Explore Textile Evolution is a unique retreat experience for everyone who loves fabric and mixed media art. We offer incredible classes from talented nationally known teachers who are passionate about helping you expand your skills, ignite your imagination, explore the creative process and nurture the artist soul. Just as importantly, our retreats are about fun and friendships formed in a community that encourages art from the heart.
Blue Ridge Tote Basket with Cathy Purvey
October 15, 2010
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A two-day workshop hosted by the Florence Art School in Glendale Springs, NC. All materials will be provided and students will complete a basket. The ancestral skills of over-under weaving, triple weave, applying the rim, then lashing to secure the basket are taught. Two oak swing handles and embellishments of curls give each student\'s tote basket a one of a kind look with a mountain feel. Tuition is $180, which includes continental breakfast and lunch. On-campus lodging is available. Please visit our website or contact the office for more information: 336-982-2499. Registration deadline: September 30, 2010.
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