Archive for the ‘General’ Category
Guest Blogger: Astrid Hilger Bennett
“Members of the Old Capitol Quilters’ Guild joined me for this two-part class, and we had a lot of fun. We tested fiber reactive dyes, a versatile cold water dye that reacts at the molecular level with natural fibers, so it’s very color and light fast and a good choice for home dyers. We tried handpainting and monoprinting. Even Codi jumped in! In June, I hope to do a one session evening class called “paint your own throw pillow fabric” (June 15). I also hope to team up with Codi to do a screenprinting and handpainting class on Saturday June 27 (students will screen print with Codi), and Tuesday, June 30 (students will paint their screenprinted fabric with me). In the future, I’d like to do more “dye basics” sessions, plus soy wax batik, stamping on fabric, low water immersion dyeing for quilters, and fabrics for book artists. I’m open to your suggestions as well. Long ago, when the University of Iowa still taught fiber arts classes, I was a visiting lecturer there, and I’ve taught at Penland and other places. You can see my work on my website, http://www.astridhilgerbennett.com .
I’ve so enjoyed the energy and friendship of Codi and Alisa at Home Ec. May they prosper and also get the occasional day off! Happy making fiber art “making things” to you.”
Mama and Baby Owls
Class Samples: Part 2
June Class Samples: Part One
Learn to Sew: Pillowcases
Learn to Knit Cables: Owl Hat
Father’s Day Ties
Yoga Bag
Button’s felted jacket!
This is Buttons. She is one of the cutest dogs on earth. Button’s person, Merit, brought her in to show us the sweet needle felted jacket she made to keep Buttons warm this winter.
Norwegian Purling Method
No one at my 3 local yarn shops had ever heard of this method. I cameacross a description online, and, after much confusion, and the help ofone of the brilliant minds at my LYS (Local Yarn Shop), we finally gotit! A Norwegian friend has confirmed, “Yes, this is how the purlstitch is done!”
What’s mind blowing about this method is that it’s a purl stitch worked with the yarn in back of the needle. (!) Apparently, this is the most common method used in Denmark and Switzerland.
The trick to doing this right is to bring the rightneedle behind the working yarn before diving down into thestitch, or you end up with a YO between stitches.
Cloth Napkin Workshop
Tuesday, November 11th we will be having a cloth napkin workshop. Learn to make your own bias tape! These napkins make great (and easy) holiday gifts! Call to register.
Retro Jacket
FALL SWING JACKET
Saturday, November 8
1 -5 PM
Swing with style in this Fall jacket. Make it out of our wool or corduroy fabric using the Betsy Ross Reto Jacket pattern. You can choose to line the whole thing or simply put in facings out of complimentary cotton.
Felt Scrap Rugs! THIS WEEKEND!!!
SCRAP RUGS: INSPIRED BY FOLK ART CUT PAPER AND STAINED GLASS
Saturday, November 1
Sunday, November 9
2 – 4 PM
Students will be asked to bring two pieces of felt (available at Home Ec.) that are equal in size. They will learn how to use paper cutting techniques to create a beautiful and intricate overlay. On the bottom layer they will collage pieces of old sweaters, blankets, sentimental clothing, scraps (whatever they bring from home) and fabric to create the under layer. The result will look like a stained glass window.
$45 + supplies
Woven Nests and and birds!
On Friday, October 17th from 6-8 kids can come to Home Ec. Workshop and create a woven nest and a bird. Local artist Katie Parry will be teaching the workshop.
Parents, go out to dinner while your kids attend this fun workshop!
$25, all supplies included
Call Home Ec. to register-spaces are limited!
