PLAA Fall Fiber Arts Festival
The Leesport Farmers Market
November 17 & 18, 2018
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The PLAA Fall Fiber Arts Festival offers learning experiences for interested fiber artists. Whether you’re wanting to learn something new or just need a refresher course, classes will be available on Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18!
List of Classes
Class One–Knitting: Fixing Mistakes
We all make mistakes. It inevitable. This class, Knitting: Fixing Mistakes, will give you the skills to confidently recognize and fix most common knitting mistakes and prepare you to tackle the more complicated one.
This class is designed for anyone from beginners onward. You only need to be comfortable with the knit and purl stitches
When: Saturday, November 17, 9:30 am–11:30 am
Class size: 10 students (first come, first served)
Class fee: $25
Materials: Scrap yarn and needles in a size appropriate for your yarn. You will need a small stockinette swatch (25sts×20rows) still on the needles. Any yarn will do but it is recommended to use a dk or worsted and avoid really dark colors or fuzzy yarns.
Register to Tammy Orischak at tammyorischak@gmail.com.
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Class Two: Beginner Drop Spindle
Have you been wanting to learn to spin but don’t know where to start? This beginner class is the perfect introduction to spinning your own yarn!
Participants will receive a drop spindle that will be theirs to keep, as well as the fiber for learning how to spin. Your instructor, Ellen Anderson of Aboundingful Farm, will start at the very beginning so there is no experience necessary. By the end of the class, you will leave knowing how to spin and ply your own yarn!
When: Saturday, November 17, 11:45 am–1:45 pm
Class size: 10 students (first come, first served)
Class fee: $35
Prerequisites: An interest and willingness to learn! Ages 12 to 100 are welcome and all class materials will be provided.
Register to Tammy Orischak at tammyorischak@gmail.com.
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🙂This class is designed for anyone from beginners onward. You only need to be comfortable with the knit and purl stitches.
When: Saturday, November 17, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Class size: 10 students (first come, first served)
Class fee: $25
Materials: Scrap yarn and needles in a size appropriate for your yarn. Any yarn will do but it is recommended to use a dk or worsted and avoid really dark colors or fuzzy yarns.
Register to Tammy Orischak at tammyorischak@gmail.com.
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Class Four: Intro to Needle Felting
Learn the basics of needle felting while creating ornaments for your holiday packages or Christmas tree. Instruction for needle felting on a flat surface, incorporating a 3 dimensional aspect (nose of the snowman), and the use of locks (belly of the owl) are included in these designs. Once the basics are learned, the sky is the limit!
Don’t worry, if you feel you are a slow learner, perfect one of each ornament and take home your supplies to finish more ornaments at your leisure. This class is designed for enjoyment, not pressure to finish. Additional fiber will be available for purchase.
When: Sunday, November 18, 9:30 am–11:30 am
Class size: 10 students (first come, first served)
Class fee: $20
Materials: Each participant will receive a foam surface to needle felt on, 2 needle felting needles, fiber to create 3 owl ornaments and 3 snowmen (see photos).
Register to Tammy Orischak at tammyorischak@gmail.com.
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Class Five – Wet felting: Making Beads
In this beginner-friendly workshop, we will apply wet felting techniques to create sushi-style wool beads. Wet felting is a process where wool, warm water, soap, and agitation are combined to create felt. These beautiful beads can later be strung to create beautiful soft jewelry or be used as embellishments.
When: Sunday, November 18, 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
Class size: 10 students (first come, first served)
Class fee: $25
Materials: All materials will be provided. Please bring an old towel.
(see photos).
Register to Tammy Orischak at tammyorischak@gmail.com.
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