Teaching Schedule -2010

Contact the artist or organizations listed below for more information. Here is a list of some of my teaching engagements.

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 , 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, Spinning Review Know how to spin a basic yarn, but not sure what to do next?  This a refresher class and will teach you how to create the yarn you imagine.  Topics include spinning finer and heavier yarns, plying, woolen and worsted spinning, and a little fiber preparation.  This class is a great way to brush up your skills.  You will need a spinning wheel for this class, or borrow one from the shop.  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 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,  3:00 to 5:30 

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 - 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/