Teaching Schedule -2008

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

February

Saturday, February 16, Ribbon Scarf, Make a ribbon scarf with minimal equipment. This woven/braided scarf can be made by anyone and have elegant results! Weavers Guild South meeting at the Matteson Public Library, 801 School Ave., Matteson, IL 60443 from 10 AM to 4 PM

March

Saturday, March 1 & 8, 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 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 1, 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 1:00 to 3:30  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 1, 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 4:00 to 5:30 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 8, 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 1:o0 to 3:00 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 8, 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 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at T.L.D. DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY, 26 E. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630.963.9573  http://www.tlddesigns.com

March 15, Knotting, Braiding & other Finishing Techniques –This will be an assortment of ideas and techniques one can use to finish the edge of a woven edge or the edge of a garment. Many samples will be shown. (Material fee TBA) Weavers Guild South meeting at the Matteson Public Library, 801 School Ave., Matteson, IL 60443 from 10 AM to 4 PM

March 19, What is Design?  This will be a lecture with examples. It will be a quick review of design elements and what to do with them. A great refresher or mini class on how to create your next masterpiece. Applicable to all ability levels.  Lemont Park District, 16028 127th Street, Lemont, IL 60439 from - 7:30 to 9:30 P.M. http://www.lemontartistsguild.org

July

July 18, 2008 Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair held at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, IL. Japanese Bookbinding taught in the morning and woven Ribbon Scarf taught in the afternoon. http://www.fiberandfolk.com/