Classes

Guild Classes

Coiled Scarf Class

With Julia Garina

In this class we will be making a coiled scarf using a sandwich nuno felting technique with merino wool and hand-dyed Margilan silk. All materials will be included. The classes are one day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. They will be held at the Mesa Historical Museum on Saturday February 29 and Sunday March 1. Cost of the class is $110.

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Eco printing a silk scarf

With Nancy Pearson

In this workshop, you will walk away with a silk scarf that you have eco printed.  I will cover all aspects from preparation of the scarf for this technique, dyeing the scarf, an intro to eco printing, the actual eco printing and finally the finished scarf.  I will provide a step by step set of instructions for you to keep along with all the leaves that we will use on that day. You will provide your lunch, snack, drinks and 2 bath towels. Expect to be awed by the joining of nature and silk!

Date/Time:  The workshop is for one day for approximately 5 hours.  Two different dates to choose from. Space still available on both dates.  I will keep the size of each workshop to a maximum of 6 participants. Choices are:  

Sunday March 22 from 10 am – 3 pm 

Saturday April 4 from 11:30 am – 4:30 pm 

Place:  Friendship Village Tempe, Recreation Center where we have our monthly Arizona Felters’ Guild Meeting.  2645 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282

Price:  $60, everything included.  Check or cash, no credit cards please.

 

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Wet Felting Fundamentals

With Debbie Kahn

Learn the fundamentals of wet felting, including a presentation on why certain fibers felt, types of fiber, various fiber layouts, how pH, heat, and soap affect felting, and what supplies contribute to a successful wet felting session. In class we will make samples utilizing different layouts to learn the drafting, shingling, and fulling processes. The safe procedures for use of a sander in wet felting will be demonstrated. We will also cover how to calculate shrinkage and how to use a shrinkage coefficient to determine the starting size for wet felt layouts to achieve a desired finished product size. The basics of nuno felting will be covered, including proper selection of fabric, the differences between types of silk, and which silks are easiest to use when felting. Handouts will be provided covering the wet felting process, nuno felting, and the calculation of shrinkage. All fiber and silk will be provided as well as a tool for felting. All experience levels welcome.
 
Dates/Time: The class is approximately 6 hours, not including lunch.
 
Saturday, April 18, 2020
from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Class is limited to 8 people
 
Where: Mesa Historical Museum
 
Cost: $90
 
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