Workshops

2024 WORKSHOPS

Wet Felted Flower Sheri Bulluck

Class date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Class time: 10am – 12:50pm
Workshop Code A1

Have you ever tried felting? This will be a great introduction to simple wet felting. We will make a multi-layered flower that you can attach to a purse, jacket or headband. We will use light layers of merino and Corriedale wool, bits of pre-felt and even some silk and bamboo fibers to lay out our flowers. Then we will add water, soap and a little elbow grease and when we are done, we will have a beautifully unique flower. Beads will be available for adding and a pin backs will be supplied.

**Please email me with your 3 choices of colors and I will do what I can to make sure you get the color you want. [email protected]

Materials to bring: Bring a tea towel and an empty water bottle (for water and soap).

Material fees paid to the instructor: $15 fee / includes supplies
Class cost: $40
Class size: 12
Minimum age requirement: Adults and Young Adults (10 +)

Instructor bio: Sheri is an art educator who started a love affair with fibers when she made her first latch hook rug as an 8 year old. It started with yarn, moved to fabrics and then, when she discovered needle felting 10 years ago, she added wool to her “collection” of fibers. She opened her own studio, A Fiber in the Woods, where she teachers felting and watercolor to adults and children.

Begin to Spin, Marcia Weinert

Class date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Class time: 10am – 12:50pm
Workshop Code A2

Learn to spin and ply your very own yarn, with your very own hands, on a spinning wheel! No prior experience needed; all materials supplied!

Materials to bring: spinning wheel in good working condition, or rent a wheel from instructor for $10 (no need to reserve in advance) paid to the instructor

Material fees paid to the instructor: $10 fee / includes fibers, handouts, and use of instructor’s tools in class
Class cost: $40
Class size: 8
Minimum age requirement: Adults and Young Adults (16 +)

Website: www.UndeniablyLoopy.com

Instructor bio: Biography: Marcia Weinert (who is “Undeniably Loopy!”) has been addicted to turning fluff into stuff ever since sneaking her 9-year-old daughter’s spindle and fiber after their first class together, over a quarter century ago! Her handspun skeins and original knitwear designs have taken top honors at some of the largest American festivals, and her patterns have appeared at Knitty.com, Spin Off Magazine, in print and online. She teaches spinning, knitting, felting, and crochet in many outlets across the northeast, particularly the Weaving & Fiber Arts Center in Rochester, NY. “Curriculum” plays second fiddle to students’ questions and needs, in Marcia’s classes. She strives to translate instruction into methods that best serve and make sense to the individual crafting each project, and encourages students to reach beyond particular techniques, into the arena of their own creativity.

Folk Art Rug Hooking Janet Conner

Class date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Class time: 1pm – 3:50pm
Workshop Code A3

Like all old fashioned crafts, rug hooking is low-tech, simple and lots of fun! You can easily incorporate rovings, hand spun and commercial yarns, felting techniques and embellishments, once you have mastered the basics. Learn the sequence and procedure of rug hooking, from start to finish. Every step will be demonstrated. We will discuss the history and tradition of primitive rug hooking, learn about finding and preparing materials, and research sources for design inspiration. You will choose from a variety of simple folk art designed rug hooking KITS, for a small mat or chair pad, purchased directly from the instructor. Your rug hooking kit will include everything needed: hook, instructions, design suggestions, binding, burlap, hoop and a selection of one-of-a-kind heirloom and hand dyed wools. ($34-$60, depending upon size)

Materials to bring: a favorite pair of sharp fabric scissors

Material fees paid to the instructor: $34 – $60 fee / includes complete kit for rug hooking includes hook, hoop, wools, and original hand drawn pattern (cost depends upon kit size).
Class cost: $40
Class size: 18
Minimum age requirement: Adults and Young Adults (14 +)

Website: www.jconnerhookedrugs.com

Instructor bio: Janet Conner is an avid rug hooker who has been pulling loops since 1979. Graduating from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia, she spent 30 years teaching Elementary Art in southern Maine, while raising a busy family. After retirement in 2005, Janet was able to work at rug hooking and fiber arts full time, launching her web based business, which offers a line of her own patterns as well as rug hooking supplies and equipment, books, and natural dye recipe cards. She teaches fiber arts in her home state of Maine and throughout the United States plus Bermuda, Canada, and England, with a specific focus on art history and the inspiration found in both fine art and folk art. In addition to rug hooking, she also teaches punch needle, proddy, and penny rug techniques. Twenty-five years of studying and repairing antique rugs has influenced. Janet’s love of old fashioned methods and timeless motifs. She has contributed chapters on cleaning and repair of antique rugs to Rug Hooking Magazine’s book Finishing Hooked Rugs. She co-authored Rug Hooking Traditions with James & Mercedes Hutchinson, released with the Hutchinson Exhibit, in August of 2016. Janet’s rugs have appeared in Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs XXII, Rug Hooking Magazine, Hooked Rugs Today 2004, & 2006 and galleries throughout New England. Her greatest joy is to foster the success of her students; many of whom have made rugs in her classes that have been featured in Rug Hooking Magazine.

Workshop Registration

To join the 2024 workshops, please download & complete this registration form and email to marketing@nhswga

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How to Prepare and Show Your Sheep

with Emily Adams. YS. An all day clinic for both novice kids and adults.

Class cost: Free
Class location: Youth Show Tent
Instructor Bio: This clinic will be led by Emily Adams. Emily lives in Chichester, New Hampshire on her farm with her husband and two daughters. They raise market lambs as well as market and show hogs. Emily has been a part of the show community her entire life, currently exhibiting and judging at New England fairs while also leading a livestock 4H club in Merrimack County.

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Spinning for Fineness and Consistency, Marcia Weinert

Class date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Class time: 1pm – 3:50pm
Workshop Code A4

Spinners often wish they could spin a finer yarn, or at least one that is consistent. A handful of tips will have you doing both!

Materials to bring: spinning wheel in good working condition with bobbins
Experience: must be able to spin a continuous (if not consistent) yarn

Material fees paid to the instructor: $5 fee paid to instructor / includes fibers, handouts
Class cost: $40
Class time: 1 – 3:50
Class location: workshop
Class size: 16
Minimum age requirement: Adults and Young Adults (16 +)

Website: www.UndeniablyLoopy.com

Drumcarding – Basics and Beyond, Donna Kay

Class date: Sunday, May 12, 2024
Class time: 10am – 12:50pm

Explore using a drumcarder to prepare fibers for spinning. Learn how to card locks, blend fibers, create stripes, textures and tweeds. Leave with carded samples and handouts. No experience or equipment needed.

Materials to bring: pen or pencil and paper for notes, carder if you have one

Material fees paid to the instructor: $20 fee / includes– folder, instructional handouts and approximately 4 oz of carded fiber (wools, alpaca, silk…) prepared in class.
Class cost: $40
Class size: 12

Website: Ravelry as treeoflife and on Instagram as treeoflifeknitter

Instructor bio: is a knitting instructor and designer as well as an accomplished hand spinner. Known for her patient teaching manner, she delights in sharing her knowledge and passion for folk traditions with her students. Donna has worked with Interweave Knits, Harrisville Designs, John C Campbell Folk School, PLY, Spin Off and her company, Tree of Life Designs.

Learn to Knit, Marcia Weinert

Class date: Sunday, May 12, 2024
Class time: 10am – 12:50pm
Workshop Code A6

Two sticks and some string: come learn how to pull new loops through old loops! After this, your creative imagination is the only limit!

Materials to bring: any size knitting needles 6 to 9 and any smooth worsted-weight (#4) yarn (variegated yarns work especially well for beginners)

Material fees paid to the instructor: $0 fee / includes handouts
Class cost: $40
Class size: 8
Minimum age requirement: Adults and Young Adults (16 +)

Website: www.UndeniablyLoopy.com

Instructor bio: Marcia Weinert (who is “Undeniably Loopy!”) has been addicted to turning fluff into stuff ever since sneaking her 9-year-old daughter’s spindle and fiber after their first class together, over a quarter century ago! Her handspun skeins and original knitwear designs have taken top honors at some of the largest American festivals, and her patterns have appeared at Knitty.com, Spin Off Magazine, in print and online. She teaches spinning, knitting, felting, and crochet in many outlets across the northeast, particularly the Weaving & Fiber Arts Center in Rochester, NY. “Curriculum” plays second fiddle to students’ questions and needs, in Marcia’s classes. She strives to translate instruction into methods that best serve and make sense to the individual crafting each project, and encourages students to reach beyond particular techniques, into the arena of their own creativity.

Dyeing Sock Blanks, Kristi Carr

Class date: Sunday, May 12, 2024
Class time: 11am – 1:50pm
Workshop Code A7

Dyeing sock blanks is an exciting and creative way to add a personal touch to your socks. In this class, you will learn various techniques to dye a pre-knit rectangle that is perfect for dyeing and can be unraveled to create a pair of socks. This is hands-on, and you can experiment with colors and techniques to create a sock blank that reflects your style. No prior experience needed.

Materials to bring: Smock, apron, or old/dark clothes you don’t care about.

Material fees paid to the instructor: $20 fee / includes all materials needed
Class cost: $40
Class size: 12
Minimum age requirement: Adults and Young Adults (14 +)
Class location: workshop

Website: www.fiberstashvt.com

Instructor bio: Kristie Carr, Owner & Dyer — This isn’t the average Indie Dyer, Kristie has been dyeing yarn for over a decade. She brings her knowledge of different dye techniques and combines them to bring you unique colorways. Every single skein is dyed by her hands and every base has been rigorously tested to ensure we are delivering a quality product.

Suggestion: You will learn various techniques to dye a pre-knit rectangle that is perfect for dyeing and can be unraveled to create a pair of socks. No prior experience needed. Bring your own apron and wear clothes that can get stained. Ages 9+ and adults; children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Fix-It Sock, Marcia Weinert

Class date: Sunday, May 12, 2024
Class time: 1pm – 3:50pm
Workshop Code A8

Do you love knitting socks, but hate darning? Come make socks with fully replaceable soles! Bring worsted yarn and a circular needle, 29” or longer.

Materials to bring: long circular knitting needles (29” or longer) size 4-7 and 1-2 ounces of any smooth, worsted-weight yarn

Material fees paid to the instructor: $0 fee / includes pattern/handout
Class cost: $40
Class size: 12
Minimum age requirement: Adults and Young Adults (16 +)

Website: www.UndeniablyLoopy.com

Needle Felted Teacup Sculptures, Statia Antworth

Class date: Sunday, May 12, 2024
Class time: 1pm – 3:50pm
Workshop Code A9

Vintage teacups filled with imagination. Appropriate for beginners or intermediate needle felters. Create a miniature wool scene in a beautiful teacup.

Materials to bring: any tools or products they prefer

Material fees paid to the instructor: $15 fee / includes needles, wool, foam pad, finger guards, vintage teacup, armature wire
Class cost: $40
Class size: 15
Minimum age requirement: Adults and Young Adults (14+)

Instagram: @statias_ewesfull_things

Instructor bio: Hi, I’m Statia. I have been needle felting since 2019. I work with many different types of wool to achieve different textures and color blends. I use local farms for the bulk of my materials. I stared felting when painting became more difficult once I had kids. I can stop and start with wool much easier than with paint and I just vacuum up the fuzzies when I’m done. So easy!! I have always loved animals, real or fantasy. I love seeing them come to life as I sculpt them out of wool. It’s tedious, but I love it. I has been a long road of experimenting, learning, and reaching out the other artists to figure out the best way of doing things. I am always learning and discovering. I have worked with several local libraries, farmer’s markets, and organizations doing small workshops. Teaching is fun!! Teaching felting is more fun!!

2024 Workshop Registration

To join the 2024 workshops, please download & complete this registration form and email to marketing@nhswga

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