TUp your bookmaking skills with this hardcover book. We be making a quarter flat back bound book. This type of binding goes back to the middle ages and is still a popular binding for hand book makers. Book cloth will cover the spine and part of the cover, the rest will be covered with decorative paper. The text block is sewn onto tapes and then attached to the covers with the endpapers. We will use some new materials and tools to make this book such as tapes, super, book cloth and headbands. This is a sturdy, flexible book thats great for many applications. This is a class for someone with some experience with bookmaking. Please feel free to contact me if you are unsure if this would be a good class for you. I will provide all the materials and tools but feel free to bring your own paper for the cover please contact me or bring it along and we can see if it will be suitable, also bring your own tools if you have them. Bring lunch and something to work on as there are some periods of drying time. The first group finished the book by 3:30 so just letting you know it may be a bit early wrap up.

This class will take place at Joyce's home. The address is :

28 Forest Knoll Dr

Weaverville, NC

28787

Level: Intermediate

Instructor: Joyce Tromba (Read Joyce's bio)

Members: $100

Non Members: $120

Materials fee: $20 (paid the day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: Book board, bookcloth , cover paper, text paper, end sheet paper, headbands, cotton tapes, super, thread, needles, basic bookmaking kit, glue, brushes

Students should bring: your own tools if you have them, a clean kitchen towel.  If you want to use your own papers you will need, 2 pieces of paper for the cover at least 5" by 9", grain long and two pieces of paper for the endsheets at least 7" by 11".

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In this workshop, you will learn how to use wool roving to create the soft, squishy weaving! Roving is unspun wool, and you will learn how to use this  material in weaving. Techniques will include weaving basics as well some additional techniques.  You'll learn how to finish your piece and how to take it off the loom. Beginners are welcome as well as those who have weaving experience. The materials fee includes a beautiful wood loom, a variety of wool roving to choose from, and everything you need to get started! If you would like to use your own loom, please contact the instructor.

Level: Beginning 

Instructor: Kimberly Tolbert (Read Kimmy's bio)

Members: $50

Non Members: $60

Materials fee: $95 for complete weaving kit

Materials provided by instructor:  Complete weaving kit includes: 12"x16" wood frame loom, yarn and roving in a variety of colors, tapestry needle, weaving sword, shuttle, comb, needle, rod for hanging, and an instructional booklet and handout.

Students should bring: nothing

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Building on basic skills gained in “Introduction to Sashiko, a Japanese Stitching Practice”, we will explore the Moyozashi Sashiko style based on continuous line patterns. This workshop introduces the history and development of Moyozashi, surveys traditional patterns using this style, and applies this stitching practice on pre-printed fabric. Participants will also have the opportunity to design their own Moyozashi pattern and at least start stitching a coaster or patch. Participants with equivalent Sashiko skills covered in “Introduction to Sashiko, a Japanese Stitching Practice” must purchase the materials kit accompanying that introductory workshop. Participants who have completed in “Introduction to Sashiko, a Japanese Stitching Practice“ need to purchase the add-on supplies specific to Moyozashi ($15).

Members: $50

Non members: $60

Instructor: Gail Clement (Read Gail's bio)

Materials fee: $15 (to be collected day of workshop)

Materials supplied by teacher: Moyozashi add-on supply kit

Materials students could bring: Embroidery scissors and ruler

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This class will introduce you to the meditative practice of weaving without a loom — we will use a moon frame to create an ombré woven tapestry that you can hang or set on a shelf. And, we’ll “weave” in some fun astrology and moon mapping to help you discover and harness the moon’s energy as a renewal and self-care practice.

Within the world of astrology (or study of the stars), the moon plays a role in our natal charts, governing our inner landscape from personality to emotions and habitual behaviors. Externally, each phase of the moon holds a different kind of energy and magic that we can use in our daily life. The art of moon mapping is a practice in which we can align aspects of our life with the phases of the moon. For example, farmers and gardeners use the moon for timing when to sow seeds and plants. Each of the eight lunar phases offers a different energy and opportunity, whether it is setting goals, ramping energy up to meet them, resting and releasing the energy we have expended, and reflecting upon work before renewing the cycle. While we’re weaving moons together, we’ll also learn a little about moon mapping and natal charts, including information, resources and a special gift that you can take home with you.

This workshop will cover the basic techniques of weaving without a loom as well as how to create an ombré effect and how to embellish with texture, which you can do with any weaving project. You’ll leave the class with your very own moon weaving, insight into your own natal chart, and moon mapping practices!

New to weaving or curious about weaving on non-traditional objects? This class is perfect for beginners and individuals with some weaving experience!

Level: Beginning 

Instructor: Courtney LaCaria (Read Courtney's bio)

Members: $100

Non Members: $120 dollars

Materials fee: $60 for an Ombre Moon Weaving Kit (to be collected day of class)

Materials provided by instructor: Ombré Moon Weaving Kit includes a 16” diameter moon metal hoop, customized ombré fiber pack with six colors of yarn, tapestry needle, rapid fuse super glue, moon practice resources and natal chart, and special gift for daily renewal and self-care practice.

Students should bring: Scissors

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What is continuous strand weaving? Weaving on a triangle loom is fun, creative, easy and quick. There is no elaborate planning and measuring process. Triangle looms are great for weaving plaid patterns and continuing onto more elegant lace patterns. The process is simple to learn and is enjoyable for adults and children of any age. Continuous strand weaving has no separate warp and weft but uses one continuous strand of yarn. This instruction is a basic class on continuous strand weaving and can be used as an entry to more advanced techniques such as twill, lace, double weaves, inlay, tartans, and other color sequences, and for the designer!

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Marilyn Haas-Haseman (Read Marilyn's bio)

Members: $100

Non members: $120

Materials fee:  $2.00 (to be collected day of class)

Materials Provided: Looms & instructional handouts

Materials students should bring: 

• Yarn, at least 120 yards, variegated, rolled up into a ball for easier weaving. Do not get any mohair or fuzzy yarn as it is difficult to weave for your first project. Thin yarn will make it drapey but will have large holes which jewelry and other things can hook on strands and pull. Heavy yarns will be stiffer. Wool makes lovely weaving and is fairly elastic and very durable, and felts when gently washed filling in spaces). There are beautiful acrylic and other synthetic yarns available. Just scrunch up the yarn in your hand to see if you like the feel of the yarn. If you like to use a different color for fringe plan on another

• Crochet or weaving hooks- preferably 5.25 mm/6-inch size or larger and optional 35 cm/14-inch hook)

• Scissors

• Hair Pic

• Blunt darning needle

• Comfortable shoes as you will start off standing.

• Lunch, Drink, Snack

• Coffee pot can help keep your rolled up yarn in place and not falling off table.

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Learn some very simple and versatile book structures that would be perfect for gift giving or creating your own hand made library. We will learn all about paper: why is grain important and how to test for it, how to interpret paper weight, pound vs gsm and what tools do you need to make books. We will make three structures: the Pamphlet, Japanese Stab binding and the Star book. Each of these has several variations.

This class will take place at Joyce's home. The address is :

28 Forest Knoll Dr

Weaverville, NC

28787

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Joyce Tromba (Read Joyce's bio)

Members: $100

Non Members: $120

Materials fee: $20 (paid the day of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: All papers, book board, linen thread, buttons, ribbon and and book making tools

Students should bring: A cutting mat if you have one, lunch, also if you have some paper you would like to use bring it along

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Do you have the itch to stitch? Embroidery is such a useful art - you can embellish or mend, create a picture, book cover, etc... This is a beginner's class. We will begin at the beginning! You will learn several stitches and then choose and use those stitches on a pattern.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Lynne Noble (Read Lynne's bio)

Members: $50

Non-Members: $60

Materials fee: $10 (collected at time of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor:  Hoops, fabric for practice, embroidery floss, needles, pattern

Students should bring: A small scissors

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Whether you're attracted to the natural colors of wool, the bright colors of dyed braids or just want to learn to make the yarn you've drooled over in the store, this is the class for you. Or perhaps you have sheep and want to learn how to use their wool, learning to spin your own yarn can be is a game changer. Imagine having the perfect yarn for every weaving or knitting project. Now, imagine having that option at a much more economical cost. Game changer! Suitable for both complete beginners and as well as those not-so-new who need a little more guidance, this class will cover the types and parts of a spinning wheel and which may be right for you. Other topics include tools, cost, drafting, plying, carding and finishing. Most of the time will be spent working on the wheels and learning to use fiber tools. Once everyone is comfortable at the wheel and practicing, I will work one-on-one with students. My goal is to send you home with a plied skein of yarn. Judi recommends that you  practice treadling a spinning wheel - both forward and backwards - prior to the class.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Judi Jetson (Read Judi's bio)

Members: $100

Non-members: $120

Materials Fee : $5 (to be collected day of class)

Instructor will provide: You'll receive a variety of animal fibers - wool, mohair, alpaca - in both natural and dyed colors. We can loan you a wheel for the class if you don't have one.

Students should bring: Bring your own spinning wheel, if you have one. If you have clean fleece, or a braid you want to try spinning, you can bring that, too

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Let's get together to sew our dream wardrobe in community. We will begin with simple patterns that offer timeless styles and opportunity for repetition. This class is suitable for beginner sewist. Must know how to thread the machine, wind the bobbin, and sew a straight stitch. The sewist will learn how to measure their body to determine garment size, how to trace and cut a pattern, how to transfer pattern on to fabric, and how to sew the fabric pieces together to make a very beautiful and entirely wearable garment. Come join us and experience the empowering joy of sewing your own wardrobe.

Level: Beginning (students should know how to operate/thread the sewing machine and sew a straight line.)

Instructor: Nichole Chigoy (Read Nichole's bio)

Members: $100

Non Members: $120

Materials fee: $0 OR $65 if purchasing the complete kit. Note: if purchasing a kit, please send payment directly to Nichole at via venmo (@nichole-chigoy https://venmo.com/u/Nichole-Chigoy) at least two weeks before the workshop so supplies can be gathered.

Materials provided by instructor: If purchasing the complete kit, instructor will provide: 

• approximately 2.6 yards-3 yards of fabric (depending on size) of European milled/grown linen. Color options: marigold, japanese blue, vineyard green, kenya red 
• printed pattern/ instructions
• pattern tracing paper
• 1.5" elastic
• matching thread

Students should bring: All students should purchase the pattern HERE. Students will get a 30% discount code for the purchase of the pattern in the registration confirmation email.

If not purchasing a complete kit, please bring: properly working sewing machine, approximately 2.6-3 yards (depending on size) of midweight woven non-stretch fabric, thread, enough elastic for their waist, & the printed pattern. 

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Create a unique textile Valentine this year that your recipient will treasure. This class explores color placement, design, and basic embroidery as well as learning to use fusible web, and writing on fabric. Your original 4-inch x 6-inch Valentine's creation can be mailed without an envelope and later framed if you desire.

Level: Beginner

Members: $50

Non members: $60

Materials fee: $15 cash (collected at time of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: All Materials supplied by the teacher: Fabrics, fusible web, iron, needles, embroidery floss, pen for fabric, stabilizer, and pre-fused backing cut to size.

Materials students could bring: OPTIONAL: bring your favorite fabrics, flat embellishments, and embroidery floss colors.

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This class is designed for students who know how to warp a loom and understand some basic techniques of weaving tapestry: meet and separate, hatching, as well as weaving geometric and curved shapes. If you have taken Betty’s Beginning tapestry weaving you should have these skills. In this 3 day class we will review the above techniques as well as adding some new ones as you weave a small cartoon of your own design. Day 1 will be spent refining your image into a weaveable cartoon. Please bring any photos, sketches, or paintings you have and want to weave. This is not a design class, please have your design ideas worked out prior to class. You will warp your loom and start weaving once the cartoon is finalized. Day 2 & 3 you will weave your image. We will discuss finishing and ways to present your piece after cutting your piece off the loom on Day 3.

Level: Intermediate

Instructor: Betty Hilton-Nash  (Read Betty's bio) 

Members: $300

Non members: $360

Materials fee: $20 (to be collected day of class)

Materials provided by instructor: Warp, weft, printed instructional handout, looms are available at Local Cloth. If you have your own loom please get in touch with Betty first.

Materials students should bring: Scissors, a tapestry beater (heavy kitchen fork), ruler, a small hand or stand mirror. Instructor has a few.

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Delve deeper into the art of standing wool! Standing wool was popular before the Industrial Revolution as a thrifty way to use up extra scraps and create rugs for the home. However, this technique fell out of use during the advent of machine-made products because the slow, handmade process is impossible to recreate using automation or machinery. Standing wool rugs are also called quilled wool rugs or quillies. This technique can be used to create rugs, trivets, coasters, and of course, wall art!

You will learn:

• How to sew embellishments onto base coils
• How to create alternative shapes beyond coils (teardrops, zig zags)
• How to create surface patterns with stitching
• How to back your finished work

You should already know:

• How to create a basic coil using a whip stitch
• How to create a basic coil with hidden stitches
• How to bind multiple coils together How to add strips to a base coil

Level: Beginner

Members: $50

Non members: $60

Instructor: Amy Reader (Read Amy's bio)

Materials fee: $25

Materials supplied by teacher: All supplies provided: strips of felt, embroidery floss, and needle to keep. Scissors to share.

Materials students could bring: N/a

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Learn a little about the origins and traditions of Kawandi quilting. And, then get started! We will create a 12x12 mat, and when you are finished, you'll be able to create as many more as you desire, in whatever size you want. It's quite simple, yet stunning. Join in the fun.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Lynne Noble (Read Lynne's bio)

Members: $50

Non-Members: $60

Materials fee: $15 for quilt kit OR $0 (collected at time of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: Quilt kit includes 15x15. Batting - 12x12. Scraps no smaller than 3x3 and no larger than 4x4. 12wt. thread and a 3,4 or 5 size embroidery needle. Please email Lynne at lynnesnoble@gmail.com at least a week before the workshop if you would like to purchase a kit.

Students should bring: Everyone should be a small scissors. You can bring your own "kit". You will need backing material - 15x15. Batting - 12x12. Scraps no smaller than 3x3 and no larger than 4x4. 12wt. thread and a 3,4 or 5 size embroidery needle.

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A Stitch Goddess highlights your stitching and your passions! From choosing size, fabric, floss and stitches, you will create a stitch goddess unique to you. My smaller doll is the Goddess of Beautiful Brown Eyed Girls, an homage to my lovely granddaugter. The taller turned into the Goddess of Da Vine.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Lynne Noble (Read Lynne's bio)

Members: $50

Non-Members: $60

Materials fee: $5 (collected at time of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: Fabric for face, floss, needles, stuffing

Students should bring: Scissors, and the background material for your goddess. I used a hand painted fabric for one and a felted fabric for the other.

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Come and create the Grainline Studio Townbag. The bag is a great everyday purse and/or a do-it-all project bag, no matter what your project may be. It has a drawstring closure and interior pockets – designed for corralling tools, patterns, and miscellany plus tote-style handles and external front and back pockets. Techniques involved include reading a pattern, sewing straight seams, topstitching. edge stitching, working with heavy fabrics, and setting rivets. We will assist throughout. It is a beginner-suitable pattern but you will need to have some experience with a sewing machine.

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Mary Sigler and Sam Green (Read Mary and Sam's bio)

Members: $100

Non members: $ 120

Materials fee: $4 (collected at time of workshop)

Materials provided by instructor: Rivets, Rivet setting tools, black cording (you’re welcome to bring your own in a different colour), fray check

Materials students should bring: 

• The Grainline Studio Townbag pattern:

 https://grainlinestudio.com/collections/accessories/products/town-bag 

• 1 yard of 8 or 10-oz cotton canvas
• All-purpose thread - we recommend Gutterman or Mettler
• 1.5 yards of 1.25 wide webbing for handles
• If supplying your own, 2.5 yards of 5/32” or 2.3mm cording for the drawstring
• Heavyweight sewing machine needle
• Your preferred cutting tools for cutting the pattern out plus scissors for clipping threads
• Pins or wonder clips
• Ruler
• Fabric marking tools i.e. chalk or washable marker
• A sewing machine - please let us know if you need a machine

Here are a few sites where you can find cotton canvas: https://www.moodfabrics.com/ https://hartsfabric.com/ https://stonemountainfabric.com/ https://stylemakerfabrics.com/ Thread, chalk, pins, and machine needles can be purchased through Wawak.com or at Joann’s.

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Level: Beginner

Instructor: Rebecca Norris (Read Rebecca's bio)

Members: $100

Non-members: Non-members $120

Materials fee: $40 (to be collected day of class)

Materials provided by instructor: Pre-wound balls, Threads, Needles

Student should bring: scissors, measuring tape with cm/mm divisions, and straight pins with colored heads (~1 ½”).

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