FIBER
Building on Basics FR01SP08
Instructor: Jan Sacco
Monday evenings, 7:00-10:00 (March 17-April 21)
This class will concentrate on taking standard, splint-style
basketry to a new level. Contemporary, more sophisticated designs
begin with the basic Shaker forms. Students will concentrate
on controlling the form and enhancing its curves by the use of
various, multiple twill patterns, creating individual pieces
of their own design. Beginners are welcome! Six sessions:
$134; members: $121
Ribbed Baskets FR02SP08
Instructor: Jan Sacco
Monday evenings, 7:00-10:00 (April 28-June 9)
Natural materials---driftwood, antlers, grasses, vines and found
objects, will be combined with reed and cordage to create unique
designs in this session. Baskets will be woven using the hoop
and rib technique. Some dyeing will take place in class. Six
sessions: $134; members: $121
Floor Loom Weaving FR03SP08
Instructor: Lucienne Coifman
Faculty Assistant: Luiz Wagner Cordeiro
Wednesday evenings, 7:00-10:00 (March 19-June 4)
For beginners, learn the basics of preparing and operating a
loom, to weave a sampler combining many useful weaves then complete
the term by planning and weaving a simple project of their choice.
For intermediated and advanced students, individual guidance
will be given to design and weave projects with more complex
structures and use of multi harness looms. ($12 materials fee
for beginners only.) Enrollment is limited to 14 students. Twelve
sessions: $389; members: $350
New to Knitting FR04FA08
Instructors: Linda Colman
Tuesday evenings, 6:00-8:00 (March 18-April 22)
Discover the joy of knitting in this six-week class where you
will learn the basics of this sure to be life long hobby.
At the end of class you will know how to cast on, cast off, knit
and purl stitch, how to make yarn and material choices and basic
pattern reading. A scarf or hat will be in the making at the
completion of this class. No experience necessary. The first
class will meet at yarn LLC at 55 Whitney Avenue. Needles and
yarn can be purchased at the first class or call yarn LLC (776-9276)
for information. Six sessions: $150; members:
$135
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