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Betty Burian Kirk
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February
Saturday, February 13, 2010,
Japanese Bookbinding,
come and learn the history of how Japanese bookbinding devolved and the
various styles they used. Participants will learn the traditional way to
create one or two styles of bookbinding to make a journal as well as the
modern way of embossing the cover of your journal. Park Ridge Art Guild,
http://parkridgeartleague.org
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tpschuler@comcast.net
Saturday, February 20, 2010,
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 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, February 20, 2010,
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 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
March
Saturday, March 6 & 13, 2010,
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, March 6, 2010,
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, March 6, 2010,
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
Saturday, March 13, 2010,
Saturday, March 13, 2010,
Japanese Bookbinding
Learn some history of how Japanese bookbinding came to
be and the various styles they used. Participants will learn the
traditional way to create two styles of Japanese bookbinding to make
journals as well as the modern way of embossing the cover of your
journal.
lass 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
Saturday, March 20, 2010, Spindle Spinning for the
Beginner,
This is a great way to learn the basics of spinning to make your own
yarns! Participants will learn how to process wool (washing, carding,
combing). The technique of spinning (drafting, twisting and winding)
will be executed on a spindle. How to ply the yarn, wash it and care for
it will also be taught.
1 to 4 p.m. at Matteson Public Library,
801 School Ave. Contact: Doris 708/720-2219
July
Friday, July 16, 2010,
Wool Combing
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A lecture and demonstration of how wool is combed and spun into a
worsted type of yarn. Traditional wool combs and equipment will be used
to show how our ancestors processed wool for crisp suiting material.
10:30 a.m. Midwest Fiber and Folk Festival,
Lake County Fairgrounds,
Grayslake, IL
http://www.fiberandfolk.com/index.htm Friday, July 16, 2010,
Processing Flax - A lecture and
demonstration, from seed to processed fiber, you will see how the flax
plant is turned into linen using historic traditional tools. 2:30 p.m.
Midwest Fiber and Folk Festival,
Lake County Fairgrounds,
Grayslake, IL
http://www.fiberandfolk.com/index.htm Friday, July 16,
2010, Color Theory - Colors can be more than warm or cool.
How to obtain the correct color is part practice and part theory. Color
theory terminology will be explained and you will see how to use it in
your art or how you already use it and now can explain why. 4:30 p.m.
Midwest Fiber and Folk Festival,
Lake County Fairgrounds,
Grayslake, IL
http://www.fiberandfolk.com/index.htm Saturday, July 17
2010. Introduction to Drafting -This is a hands
on lecture where participants will use paper and pencil to learn how to
make a draw-down from a threading and treadling sequence. 9:30 a.m.
Midwest Fiber and Folk Festival,
Lake County Fairgrounds,
Grayslake, IL
http://www.fiberandfolk.com/index.htm Saturday, July 17,
2010, Finishing Techniques for Weaving - Once your woven piece is
off of the loom it is time to finish it! See samples of what can be done
on the loom and once your fabric is off of the loom. There are many
rules or tricks of the trade that can be used to finish hand-woven such
as how to deal with fringe, decorate edges, join pieces and use beads.
11:30 a.m.
Midwest Fiber and Folk Festival,
Lake County Fairgrounds,
Grayslake, IL
http://www.fiberandfolk.com/index.htm Saturday, July 17,
2010, Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving - Learn how to set up
your inkle loom and start weaving! The basics of warping an inkle loom
will be taught. Then tips on how to weave bands will be given and
demonstrated.
An inkle loom is designed for weaving
narrow projects such as straps, belts, camera straps, trims or
bookmarks. Bring the inkle loom, heddles (or a strong
string to make heddles) scissors, and a shuttle. 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Midwest Fiber and Folk Festival,
Lake County Fairgrounds,
Grayslake, IL
http://www.fiberandfolk.com/index.htm
Friday, July 23, 2010, Journal Making -
Japanese bookbinding is an easy bookbinding technique. You will walk
away with a unique piece of art in one simple session. The journal is
bound by simple stitch patterns, no expensive equipment needed. The art
of embossing will also be taught to create a beautiful one of a kind
cover for your journal. Convergence 2010 Albuquerque, NM
http://www.weavespindye.org/pages/convergence2010/homepage.html
Saturday, July 24, 2010,
Spinning Short Fibers Participants will learn how to prepare
and spin various varieties of cotton as well as camel, dog hair and silk
noil. Workshop for intermediate spinners. This is a one day workshops
and students should know how to spin on a spinning wheel.
Convergence 2010 Albuquerque, NM
http://www.weavespindye.org/pages/convergence2010/homepage.html
Sunday, July 25, 2010,
Amazing Felt Hats
Walk in with an idea and walk out with a hat! This is a workshop where
the students design and make their own cloche.
The cloche is a close fitting hat, somewhat bell shaped, that was so
popular during the roaring twenties. Recommended for those with felting
experience.
Convergence 2010 Albuquerque, NM
http://www.weavespindye.org/pages/convergence2010/homepage.html
August
Friday, August 27, 2010,
Japanese Bookbinding
Learn some history of how Japanese bookbinding came to
be and the various styles they used. Participants will learn the
traditional way to create two styles of Japanese bookbinding to make
journals as well as the modern way of embossing the cover of your
journal. Contact Jennifer Benton at
(630)668-5161Class from
6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield, Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
http://www.cantigny.org/
November
Friday, November 10, 2010,
Japanese Bookbinding
Learn some history of how Japanese bookbinding came to
be and the various styles they used. Participants will learn the
traditional way to create two styles of Japanese bookbinding to make
journals as well as the modern way of embossing the cover of your
journal. Contact Jennifer Benton at
(630)668-5161Class from
6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield, Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
http://www.cantigny.org/
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