Betty Burian Kirk
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Teaching Schedule -2011
Contact the artist or organizations listed below for more information. Here is a list of some of my teaching engagements.
April
Saturday, April 30 & May 7, 2011, Beginning Spinning Class. Learn the basics of spinning to make your own wool yarns. The first session will cover the process of making yarn and simple techniques using drop spindles. The second session will deal with how a spinning wheel works and learning how to spin a consistent yarn on the wheel. Materials and equipment provided but if you have a drop spindle or a wheel you can bring them to class and learn on yours. Class from 10:00 a.m. to noon at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573 http://www.tlddesigns.com
Saturday, April 30, 2011, Inkle Loom Set-Up, Band Weaving, During this one session class, students will learn how to set up an inkle loom and start weaving straps, belts, camera straps, trimmings or bookmarks. An inkle loom is designed for weaving narrow projects such as the ones mentioned above. Bring your own loom, heddles (or strong string to make heddles), scissors and a shuttle. (or rent from the studio for $5 per week. Class from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573 http://www.tlddesigns.com
Saturday, April 30, 2011, Kumi Himo Braids Kumi Himo is the art of Japanese braiding. Learn how to make several basic braids on a maru dai with 8 bobbins. Examples of many braids will be presented as well as application of braids. Students will work on studio provided marudai kit which may be purchased after the class. Fiber used in class provided through the class fee. After this class, consider taking the "Beaded Kumi-Himo" class to add elegance to your braids. Class from 2:30 To 4:30 p.m. at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573 http://www.tlddesigns.com
May
Saturday, May 7, 2011, Band Weaving and Pick-Up Learn how to weave straps, belts or bookmarks using a simple pick-up technique. Threading instructions will be provided ahead of time. This can be done on an inkle loom or table loom. Class from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573 http://www.tlddesigns.com
Saturday, May 7, 2011, Beaded Kumi Himo Learn how to add sparkle to your kumi himo braids! Is it a beading technique or a "special interest" technique? We don't care... it's fabulous. These braids can serve as a lariat, hat band, rope belt, purse strap or stand alone as a necklace. Students must know how to wind a warp and how to set up a maru dai. A list of supplies and advanced prep directions will be provided upon registration. Bring your own maru dai set or rent one of the studio's during class for $5. Class from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573 http://www.tlddesigns.com
July
July 21, Friendship Bracelets for Childen, from 6 to 7:30 pm at Lemont Center for the Arts, 1243 State Street, Unit 101, Lemont, IL. Betty Burian Kirk will teach children how to make Friendship Bracelets. Young children can easily make a disc bracelet using 7 strands of embroidery floss. This is simple and fun to do and students will wear their finished bracelets home! Older participants can use a knotting technique to make a stylish Candy Stripe bracelet or the more complicated and elegant Chevron bracelet. All material will be provided by the instructor. Must register by July 17, call Mona Parry at (708) 301-7496
August
Saturday, August 13 & 20, 2011, Beginning Spinning Class. Learn the basics of spinning to make your own wool yarns. The first session will cover the process of making yarn and simple techniques using drop spindles. The second session will deal with how a spinning wheel works and learning how to spin a consistent yarn on the wheel. Materials and equipment provided but if you have a drop spindle or a wheel you can bring them to class and learn on yours. Class from 10:00 a.m. to noon at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573 http://www.tlddesigns.com
Saturday, August 13, 2011, Inkle Loom Set-Up, Band Weaving, During this one session class, students will learn how to set up an inkle loom and start weaving straps, belts, camera straps, trimmings or bookmarks. An inkle loom is designed for weaving narrow projects such as the ones mentioned above. Bring your own loom, heddles (or strong string to make heddles), scissors and a shuttle. (or rent from the studio for $5 per week. Class from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573 http://www.tlddesigns.com
Saturday, August 13, 2011, Kumi Himo Braids Kumi Himo is the art of Japanese braiding. Learn how to make several basic braids on a maru dai with 8 bobbins. Examples of many braids will be presented as well as application of braids. Students will work on studio provided marudai kit which may be purchased after the class. Fiber used in class provided through the class fee. After this class, consider taking the "Beaded Kumi-Himo" class to add elegance to your braids. Class from 2:30 To 4:30 p.m. at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573 http://www.tlddesigns.com
Saturday, August 20, 2011, Band Weaving and Pick-Up Learn how to weave straps, belts or bookmarks using a simple pick-up technique. Threading instructions will be provided ahead of time. This can be done on an inkle loom or table loom. Class from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573 http://www.tlddesigns.com
Saturday, August 20, 2011, Beaded Kumi Himo Learn how to add sparkle to your kumi himo braids! Is it a beading technique or a "special interest" technique? We don't care... it's fabulous. These braids can serve as a lariat, hat band, rope belt, purse strap or stand alone as a necklace. Students must know how to wind a warp and how to set up a maru dai. A list of supplies and advanced prep directions will be provided upon registration. Bring your own maru dai set or rent one of the studio's during class for $5. Class from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573 http://www.tlddesigns.com
November
December
Saturday, December 3 & 10, 2011, Beginning Spinning Class. Learn the basics of spinning to make your own wool yarns. The first session will cover the process of making yarn and simple techniques using drop spindles. The second session will deal with how a spinning wheel works and learning how to spin a consistent yarn on the wheel. Materials and equipment provided but if you have a drop spindle or a wheel you can bring them to class and learn on yours. Class from 10:00 a.m. to noon at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573 http://www.tlddesigns.com
Saturday, December 3, 2011, Inkle Loom Set-Up, Band Weaving, During this one session class, students will learn how to set up an inkle loom and start weaving straps, belts, camera straps, trimmings or bookmarks. An inkle loom is designed for weaving narrow projects such as the ones mentioned above. Bring your own loom, heddles (or strong string to make heddles), scissors and a shuttle. (or rent from the studio for $5 per week. Class from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573 http://www.tlddesigns.com
Saturday, December 3, 2011, Kumi Himo Braids Kumi Himo is the art of Japanese braiding. Learn how to make several basic braids on a maru dai with 8 bobbins. Examples of many braids will be presented as well as application of braids. Students will work on studio provided marudai kit which may be purchased after the class. Fiber used in class provided through the class fee. After this class, consider taking the "Beaded Kumi-Himo" class to add elegance to your braids. Class from 2:30 To 4:30 p.m. at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573 http://www.tlddesigns.com
Saturday, December 10, 2011, Band Weaving and Pick-Up Learn how to weave straps, belts or bookmarks using a simple pick-up technique. Threading instructions will be provided ahead of time. This can be done on an inkle loom or table loom. Class from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573 http://www.tlddesigns.com
Saturday, December 10, 2011, Beaded Kumi Himo Learn how to add sparkle to your kumi himo braids! Is it a beading technique or a "special interest" technique? We don't care... it's fabulous. These braids can serve as a lariat, hat band, rope belt, purse strap or stand alone as a necklace. Students must know how to wind a warp and how to set up a maru dai. A list of supplies and advanced prep directions will be provided upon registration. Bring your own maru dai set or rent one of the studio's during class for $5. Class from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573 http://www.tlddesigns.com
For More Information Contact:
Betty Burian Kirk
321 Rosehill, Lemont, IL 60439
Tel: 630 2570565
Internet: betty@bbkirk.com
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