BOOKBINDING

Bookbinding:  Coptic Stitch
Learn to make your own blank, hard cover book with this classic exposed spine bookbinding stitch that creates pages that lie completely flat, handy for journaling, sketchbooks, or photo albums.  All bookbinding tools will be provided for your use in the workshop.
***THIS IS A 2-SESSION COURSE.
***THIS WORKSHOP IS OFFERED IN TWO SEPARATE SECTIONS.  Each section is self-contained, and both sections will cover the exact same material. 
        Section 1:  Mondays, January 16 & 23 – Noon to 3 p.m.
        Section 2:  Thursdays, March 2 & 9 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$50 + $10 materials

Bookbinding:  Long Stitch
Learn to make your own blank, soft cover book with this basic bookbinding stitch that creates pages that lie completely flat, handy for journaling, sketchbooks, or photo albums.  All bookbinding tools will be provided for your use in the workshop.
***THIS WORKSHOP IS OFFERED IN TWO SEPARATE SECTIONS.  Each section is self-contained, and both sections will cover the exact same material. 
        Section 1:  Wednesday, February 22 – Noon to 3 p.m.
        Section 2:  Monday, April 17 – Noon to 3 p.m.
$25 + $10 materials

Bookbinding:  Buttonhole Stitch
Buttonhole stitch is a playful book-making option that can be used with hard or soft covers to create a book that lies open flat, making it easy to write or draw in.  In this workshop, we will make one book with a cardstock cover, using fun decorative papers to enhance the peek-a-boo window to the book’s spine, and a button closure.  All tools and materials will be provided for your use in the workshop.
Saturday, February 25 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
$25 + $5 materials

Bookbinding:  Secret Belgian
The Secret Belgian stitch for making books is an excellent way to create a hard cover book with a protected spine that lies open flat and has a unique decorative stitch finish.  It is also one of the sturdier binding techniques.  In this class, we will make one hard-cover book.  We’ll also branch out in our use of cover materials, using balsa wood and cording to create the book’s cover.  All materials and tools will be provided for your use in the workshop.
Saturday, March 18 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
$25 + $10 materials

Bookbinding:  French Link Stitch
Learn to make your own hard cover book with this highly decorative stitch.  French link is another stitch that allows the book to lie completely flat, which makes an excellent surface for writing or drawing.  In this class, we’ll use upcycled old book covers to create a hard cover with leather or fabric hinges on the spine.  All bookbinding tools and material will be provided for your use in the workshop.
Saturday, April 8 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
$25 + $10 materials

Bookbinding:  Stab Binding
Learn to make your own blank, soft cover book with this unique stitch.  Stab binding allows you to create a book with a stack of single sheets, which could be useful for binding things like artwork, printed items, or scraps of special paper—useful for keeping special mementos.  We’ll discuss several traditional Japanese stitch patterns that you can try out.  All bookbinding tools will be provided for your use in the workshop.
Saturday, April 15 – 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
$20 + $5 materials
 

WEAVING

Inkle Loom Weaving
Learn to design patterns, set up an inkle loom, and weave long, narrow strips of fabric on this very affordable and easy-to-use loom.  If you have your own inkle loom, feel free to bring it along; looms will be provided for in-workshop use of anyone who doesn’t have one.  All other materials will be provided.
Saturday, January 14 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$25 + $5 materials

Intro. to Freestyle Weaving
Many of you have asked for an “Introduction to Weaving” class beyond our regular Drop-In Weaving classes, so we have created this basic introduction to many different freestyle weaving techniques.  You might have seen many of these on our samplers in the studio.  Now is your chance to come and learn how to weave.  Over the course of three weeks, we will focus on learning the basics of weaving, gaining confidence at the loom, and learning the techniques that will allow you to express yourself at the loom—to weave your heart!  All tools and materials will be provided for your use in the workshop.
***THIS IS A 3-SESSION COURSE.
Thursdays, February 2, 9, & 16 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
$55 + $15 materials

Funky Hat Class
Exercise your creativity with this fun introduction to freestyle weaving.  By the end of the afternoon, you will have woven and assembled your funky little hat to keep for yourself or to give away.  You’ll be encouraged to think outside the box about the materials and techniques you use in your weaving, perfect for brand new weavers and experienced alike.  All tools and materials will be provided for your use in the workshop.
***THIS WORKSHOP IS OFFERED IN TWO SEPARATE SECTIONS.  Each section is self-contained, and both sections will cover the exact same material. 
        Section 1:  Saturday, February 18 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
        Section 2:  Wednesday, April 19 – Noon to 3 p.m.
$35 + $5 materials

Freestyle Weaving on an Inkle Loom
Free yourself and exercise your creativity during this morning of fiber play on an inkle loom.  All equipment will be provided for your use during the workshop, but if you have your own inkle loom, feel free to bring that to the workshop.
Saturday, March 25 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
$25 + $5 materials

 
OTHER FIBER ARTS

Beginning Crochet
Come learn the basic crochet skills in this three-session course. Get familiar with the tools, techniques, and stitches you need to make beautiful hats, scarves, blankets, and more!  We’ll learn chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, half-double crochet, and slip stitch.  We’ll also learn how to read patterns.  The registration fee does not cover tools or materials—we’ll provide you a list of the crochet hook and yarn that you need to complete the workshop (easy to get at the local yarn store, among other options).
***THIS IS A 3-SESSION COURSE.
Saturdays, January 21 & 28, February 4 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$55 (Crochet hook and yarn to be purchased by workshop participant.)

Beaded Kumihimo on a Disk
Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braiding that allows you to create long, intricately woven cords that can be used for anything from shoelaces to keychains to jewelry.  In this two-session workshop, we will focus on using a small, handheld foam disk to create pieces that incorporate beads.  We will create a keychain and then move on to a beaded bracelet.  All materials and tools will be provided for your use in the workshop.  You will also have the option of purchasing your own kumihimo kit that you can take home with you after the workshop is over. 
***THIS IS A 2-SESSION COURSE.
Mondays, February 6 & 13 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
$35 + $10 materials

Drop Spindle Spinning
Learn how to make your own yarn using a simple drop spindle and some wool fiber. We will also explore plying two singles together, discuss how to finish your yarn, and learn about different kinds of spindles and yarn.  All tools and equipment will be provided for your use in the workshop. If you have your own spindle, feel free to bring it to the workshop, as well.
***THIS IS A 2-SESSION COURSE.
Saturdays, March 4 & 11 – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
$35 + $5 materials

Arm Knitting
We are offering this workshop due to popular demand.  Arm knitting is an accessible form of knitting, using nothing more than your arms and some yarn.  But it also introduces the basic concepts of knitting that can be transferred over to traditional knitting on needles when you would like to try something different.  Because the only material required is yarn, and because there are a number of options for purchasing yarn (included a great local yarn store!), the registration fee does not cover materials.  We will provide you with a list of the size and amount of yarn you need to bring to the workshop with you.
Thursday, March 16 – 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
$20 (Yarn to be purchased by workshop participant.)

Needle Tatting Basics
Tatting is one of many traditional ways to make lace, and can be used to make beautiful lace jewelry, ornaments, pillow edgings, doilies and more.  Needle tatting uses the same ideas as the more traditional shuttle tatting, and basically follows the same patterns, but makes the whole process a bit easier.  Come learn the basic stitches and styles of needle tatting, as well as how to read patterns and choose the right needle and thread for your project in this fun two-session course.  All tools and materials will be provided for your use during the workshop, and you will also have the option to purchase your own needle tatting kit to take home with you after the workshop is over. 
***THIS IS A 2-SESSION COURSE.
Mondays, April 3 & 10 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
$35 + $5 materials

 
SURFACE DESIGN

Hot Glue Batik Scarf
Batik is traditionally done using hot wax to create elaborate designs on fabric, but we will learn to create something similar using simple hot glue and dye on a lightweight spring scarf.  All tools and materials will be provided for your use in the workshop.
Saturday, April 22 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
$25 + $10 materials
 

KIDS’ CLASSES (Ages 8 to 14)

Finger Knitting
Finger knitting is a simple method of creating knitted tubes that can be used for anything from necklaces and jump ropes to scarves and rugs.  All tools and supplies will be provided for use in class.
Saturday, January 28 – 10:00 a.m. to Noon
$20 (includes materials)

Peg Loom Weaving
Peg loom weaving is a larger form of stick or straw weaving, which is one of the most simple forms of weaving on a loom.  It can be used to make thick woven fabric that can be used as wall hangings, rugs, scarves, and more.  All tools and supplies will be provided for use in class.
Saturday, February 18 – 10:00 a.m. to Noon
$20 (includes materials)

Bookbinding
In this fun bookbinding class, we will make some simple books, including accordion fold books and books sewn with the pamphlet stitch (and Japanese stab binding, if there’s time).  What a great present these would make for family and friends!  All tools and supplies will be provided for use in class.
Saturday, March 11 – 10:00 a.m. to Noon
$20 (includes materials)

Gelli Plates
Join us for a morning of creative play using Gelli plates to make beautiful and unique prints on paper, cardstock, and fabric.  All tools and supplies will be provided for use in class.
Saturday, April 1 – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
$20 (includes materials)

Kumihimo Braiding
Kumihimo is a Japanese braiding process that creates a cord that can be used for keychains, shoelaces, bracelets, and so much more!  Kids love this easy technique that uses a foam disk to help you create lovely patterned braids.  All tools and supplies will be provided for use in class.
Saturday, April 22 – 10:00 a.m. to Noon
$20 (includes materials)
 

KIDS’ WEAVING
Kids are always welcome to weave with us during our regular Drop-In Weaving times (see below), but we are happy to announce a special weekly after-school section of Drop-In Weaving just for kids (from any age old enough to reach the pedals of the loom, alone or with the help of an adult, up to age 12).  Kids can be weaving with just five minutes of basic instruction, even if they’ve never woven before!  (And kids often weave the most creative cloth, because they are much more open to possibilities than adults!)
Starting January 19, every Thursday after school – 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
$15 (Fee includes materials – kids must take home their weaving at the end of each session.  Basic instruction in sewing kids’ handwoven fabric, to make a cell phone case, purse, and so on, is also an option during this time.)

 
DROP-IN WEAVING
We’ll continue our regularly scheduled Drop-In Weaving three times weekly, for all ages—adults and kids, alike.  Consider Drop-In Weaving to be your “Introduction to Weaving” class.  Even if you’ve never woven before, you can be weaving on your own with about five minutes of instruction.  (We do the hard part of weaving, which is warping the loom, or setting the loom up!)  If you have some (or a lot of!) experience weaving, consider Drop-In Weaving to be your time to just relax and weave, or to explore some new techniques that you can find on our in-studio hanging samplers.  We call it “Drop-In” weaving because you don’t have to register ahead of time—simply show up during the regularly-scheduled time that works best for you.  (However, if you want to be absolutely sure to have a loom available during a specific time, just email or call us to let us know you are coming and we’ll reserve a loom for you.)  To get the most out of your two hours, please be sure to arrive by the beginning time of each session.
        Sundays, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
        Mondays, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
        Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
$20 + materials ($2/oz.)
(First or introductory session is $15 + materials)
Also, ask us about our punch card options, new for 2017.

 
Gelli Plate Play-Date for Grown-Ups
On the first Saturday morning of each month, join us for a morning of creative play using Gelli plates to make beautiful and unique prints on paper, cardstock, and fabric.  These can be used in mixed media projects, to make greeting cards or in scrapbooking, or to embellish other items such as photo mats.  Gelli plates are playful, creative things—very little instruction is required, and the “play-date” is all about having access to our vast array of tools and paints.  All tools and supplies will be provided for your use in this playful workshop.
First Saturday of every month:  2/4, 3/4, 4/1 – 10 a.m. to Noon
$20


All workshops listed here are for adults (and teens ages 15 and above), with the exception of Kids’ Classes and Kids’ Weaving.  All workshops take place at The Makery, 108 West Yankie, Silver City.

In order to help us prepare for your class, please register at least one day before the start of your chosen class.
 

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