Rent our 54" Glimakra Loom

Available by the week or by the month. 

Instruction is available at an hourly rate.  Join us in our studio, surrounded by other weavers, and give weaving a try. This is a great way to try weaving without the commitment of buying a loom first.

Our studio space is open when weavers are working or Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00-3:00 pm.

 

It’s been a long winter...Time to play...join us!

Lampshade Making

with Michelle Workowski of The Nature Of Things

Do you have a treasured lamp in hiding; waiting for you to find”just the right” shade for it? Bring it out of the closet by making your own custom round empire lampshade. Choose from a variety of handmade papers and shade patterns. If you want to use fabric-bring a yard of fabric. Specialized tools will be available for use in class.
Material fees willbe $5-$20 per shade.
Class fee: $55.00
February 28th 9:00-4:00 Instructor: Michele Workowski

See here for pictures of previous lamphade classes with Michelle

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Broom Making

with Ken Workowskii of The Nature Of Things

Learn the traditional craft of broom making. You will begin by making a functional floor sweeper while learning the basic techniques of broom making. As time allows you will have the opportunity to make a vegetable scrubber, whisk broom and glass brush.
Material fees will be $10-$25 for broom corn and handles
Ken will have a variety of handles for you to choose from. Additional materials will be availabel for purchase. Class is geared for beginners.

Class fee: $55.00
March 7th: 9:00-4:00
Instructor: Ken Workowski

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Learn to Spin Using a Spinning Wheel

In this class we will introduce you to the fibers and tools available to the hand spinner.  However we will spend the majority our time teaching you the use of a spinning wheel. There is nothing better for a fiber junkie than creating your own yarn with any fiber that you choose. And believe me, there are some incredible fibers to choose from.

Feel free to pack a lunch for our break or take in one of our local restraunts.

Dyeing and Spinning Silk Hankies    

Have fun playing with color as we dye silk hankies (thin layers of silk cocoons stretched into square “hankie” shape).  While we steam the dyes we will spin some already dyed silk into yarn, and if you are not a spinner we can show you how to knit the hankies  without spinning.  2  ounces of silk hankies and dyes included in materials fees.  Bring an apron or old clothes, rubber gloves and plastic bags to bring home wet fiber in.  Also bring a spinning wheel to try spinning some silk if you are interested.
You should have intermediate spinning skills if you plan on spinning silk. Bring knitting needles if you choose to knit silk rovings without spinning.

Instructor:  Angela Feltes
Class fee:$35.00                Dates:  Saturday March 28th    10:00-2:00pm
Materials Fee:  $10.00

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BASKET CLASSES

Phyllis Scarbrough / Raindance Baskets
Basketmaker & Instructor for nearly 20 years

JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN AND LEAVE WITH A HANDMADE BASKET 
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WALK –IN BASKET CLASSES - This season I have added the Walk-in Basket Class.  This means you can walk-in with no notice ( I have kits to choose from) and take a basket class or walk-in to finish/get help with a present basket making project or if you have a specific basket you want to make and it wasn’t scheduled or you couldn’t make it on the scheduled class day, you can notify me ahead of time to make sure I have the supplies needed and schedule a specific basket on a walk-in day.  Walk-in days are good for Lg. or advanced baskets that take 7 to 14 hrs. of class time and you can come on walk-in days that work for your schedule.  On walk-in days, you pay a supplies fee per basket and $6.00 per hour of class time with me.  I do not have to have a min. number on walk-in class days so you may be the only one or I may have 4 people ea. Doing a different basket.  I will be present from 10 am to 3pm + on all walk-in days so it is advised to be there at 10am. 

 

The Following are set basket classes:

*** NOTE*** Sign-up and pre-pay for 3 classes or more and receive 10% off total.
10 day cancellation required on Sat. classes (if you cancel after 10 days, you will receive a Kit & Pattern - NO refund)
Prices include all material, use of tools and instructor fees. Most classes we will break 30 mins. for lunch.  Bring your own or purchase from area restaurants. Minimum 3 – Maximum 7 per class.  All classes are in the beginner/intermediate level.

2 Pie Basket or Lg. Hearth Basket (your choice) - October 11- Saturday – 9am to 2pm – Class Fee:      $35.00 - Traditional Pioneer Pie or Kindling basket, wonderful gift baskets or decorating or using, simple Lovely baskets (Hearth, you get the pattern to make a nest of 3 Hearths).

10” Scottish Wool  or  8” Egg Basket - October 24 – Friday –– 9am to 4pm - Class Fee: Scottish Wool $45.00 (Larger than 10” when finished) or 8” Egg $38.00 – Make one of these beautiful Rib style baskets.  With the pattern you will have the knowledge to make many rib style baskets.

 

Aurora Laundry -

November 8 – Saturday – 9am to 4:30pm – Class Fee: $50.00.  Make this beautiful round bottom Basket, great for laundry, knitting projects, fabric, newspapers, use your imagination.

   Tote Basket -

November 14 – Friday – 9am to 4pm – Class Fee $50.00.  Make this Wonderful Tote for the Market or as a purse etc. You will be proud carrying this around. 

 

Raffia Angel on a Metal Hoop - December 6 – Saturday – 9am to 3pm - $30.00.  Make this stunning Christmas Ornament or convert to a Jacket pin.  Combination of sewing and weaving with Raffia.  You may not get finished in class but will have the knowledge to finish on your own.

 

Phyllis: e-mail - raindance@mwt.net  or phone – (608) 625-6169

Click here for pictures of previous basketmaking classes.

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