The purpose of this class is to demonstrate how to mount an embroidered motif onto a 3" disc - padded, backed, and edged - to complete it into a hanging ornament. If you have any small embroideries you would like to use, please bring them. If you have none, we will take a moment at the beginning of class to create a simple one.
We will mount the embroidery on a 3" padded disc. We will also create a padded disc for the back of the ornament. We will sew the two together and leave the edge either plain, corded, or beaded. All 3 techniques will be taught. By the end of class you should have 1 completed ornament and know how to make more!!
Bring to class: small scissors to clip threads, a 4"-5" screw-type embroidery hoop to make a small, simple motif in class.
$5 to pay to instructor for kit materials.
Fee: $42.00
Instructor: Roberta "Bobbi" Chase
Capacity Remaining: 5
Schedule Details: Saturday, December 7th, 10am-1pm
Dates: 12/7/2019 - 12/7/2019
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
This class will help intermediate knitters through the technique and process of knitting two socks at a time, from the toe up. Students will learn how to calculate pattern sizes, and will be provided with a customizable sock pattern that can be adjusted to fit perfectly. A variety of techniques will be covered that students may utilize as they work: Toe up, Judy's magic cast on, knitting in the round using magic loop, knitting two socks at a time for exact matching for length, Fleegle heel, Knit/purl rib and a stretchy bind off. This class is designed for those with a basic ability to knit, who are interested in the joy of knitting socks!
Student Requirements: Know how to knit and purl. Bring yarn - usually 1 pair of socks takes 100 grams for sock weight/fingering more for DK or worsted and bring 32' circular needles appropriate for the yarn weight. Students will need to knit a gauge swatch prior to class using their selected yarn and needles in order to calculate cast on stitches and overall stitch count.
Ages 16 and up welcome!
Fee: $56.00
Instructor: Candace Wood
Capacity Remaining: 7
Schedule Details:
Dates: 12/8/2019 - 12/14/2019
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Su Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
As winter glides into Olympia on little bunny skates, cozy up indoors. Use tufts of wool and a needle to sculpt a skater or skier in motion, maybe start an ice hockey team. Maybe you'll choose snow people or a traditional holiday figure.
This course is early enough in December for you to create a gift for the winter sport enthusiast in your life or craft extraordinary ornaments for your tree.
For your wool being, sculpting with wool is a relaxing, portable art you can enjoy anywhere, maybe in front of a warm fire. All experience levels welcome. Materials included.
Fee: $114.00
Instructor: Valerie Bline
Capacity Remaining: 4
Schedule Details: Three sessions: Dec. 3, 5 & 12, 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
Dates: 12/3/2019 - 12/10/2019
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sessions: 3
Days: Tu Th
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
In this introduction to Pine Needle Basketry, students will weave around a pre-drilled wooden center, learning the basic spiral stitch, a unique method of weaving, to create a coaster attractive on both sides.
The instructor provides weaving materials. Please bring $20 to pay the instructor directly for materials. Students should bring sharp pointed scissors, needle nosed pliers, and a lunch.
Ages 14 and up welcome! Ages 12 & 13 welcome if accompanied by an adult - both adult and child must be registered for class.
Thanks to the generosity of the instructor, we are able to offer this class at half the usual price!
Fee: $85.00
Instructor: James Shanower
Capacity Remaining: 3
Schedule Details: A weekend class, Sat and Sun, March 28 & 29, 10-4pm both days
Dates: 3/28/2020 - 3/29/2020
Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Su Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
Arbutus is hosting an "Embroidery Circle" for those who want to meet up with other stitchers in the community. We meet on a Sunday each month for 2 hours, from 10:30am -12:30 pm. If you have questions, need guidance, or just want to come share - this is the group for you! All levels of experience are welcomed! While the group will have a knowledgeable "guide," we will all learn from each other! Bring in your ideas and projects: let's talk Embroidery!! There is a minimal charge of $5 for each session to help with Arbutus overhead.
Drop-ins are welcomed as space allows. However, we strongly recommend registering in advance: if there are no advance registrations, that month will be cancelled. Also, space is guaranteed for those who register in advance.
Fee: $5.00
Instructor: Roberta "Bobbi" Chase
Capacity Remaining: 9
Schedule Details: Sunday, 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m.
Dates: 12/15/2019 - 12/15/2019
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
Come meet your fellow crafters as we knit and purl! Ask other community members for advice, show off your latest project, or just enjoy the sound of needles as we work together.
$5 Suggested Donation
Fee: $0.00
Instructor:
Capacity Remaining: 12
Schedule Details: Knitting Circle meets from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on Sunday, November 24.
Dates: 11/24/2019 - 11/24/2019
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
Come meet your fellow crafters as we knit and purl! Ask other community members for advice, show off your latest project, or just enjoy the sound of needles as we work together.
$5 Suggested Donation
Fee: $0.00
Instructor: Candace Wood
Capacity Remaining: 12
Schedule Details: Knitting Circle meets from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on Sunday, December 22.
Dates: 12/22/2019 - 12/22/2019
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. If you are registered for Introduction to Spinning with Diane Young and would like to rent a spinning wheel please register here.
Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Diane Young
Capacity Remaining: 6
Dates: 11/2/2019 - 11/23/2019
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 4
Days: Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. In this four-week class students will learn basic hand-spinning techniques using Ashford traditional wheels as well as drop spindle spinning.
Students will learn to spin a singles yarn and plying. We will also explore fiber preparation.
Students will learn on wheels available at Arbutus and have the option to rent a spinning wheel to take home for the four-week duration of the class for an additional $40. All other materials are included in the class fee.
Registration closes the Friday before the beginning of class
Link here to rent a spinning wheel
Fee: $132.00
Instructor: Diane Young, Sherri Hruby
Capacity Remaining: 4
Dates: 11/2/2019 - 11/23/2019
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 4
Days: Tu Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
Saturday afternoon, 2-4 pm, Nov 2nd, 9th, & 23rd and Tues evening Nov 19th 6-8 pm
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED.
Woolly Woodland: Critters, Mushrooms, and Bees
Wool is a magical and engaging medium. Discover how a tuft of shapeless fiber can be transformed by the poke of a needle into a figure of your imagination.
This class will accommodate beginners and those with some needle felting experience. You will learn basic skills and hone techniques to create sculptures with any degree of detail you desire.
Crafting mushrooms is a fun and forgiving way to discover possibilities and develop skills with needles and wool. It will help you to decide on the next figure you choose to felt.
Choose a critter: an owl, bear, mouse or bunny. Creating your critter will build on the confidence and skills you learn from making your first mushroom.
In the last session, if you are confident enough to go small, you can test your newly acquired talent on a bee or felt a whole colony of bees.
All materials provided
Registration closes the Sunday before class
Ages 15 and up welcome!
Fee: $114.00
Instructor: Valerie Bline
Capacity Remaining: 1
Dates: 11/12/2019 - 11/19/2019
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sessions: 3
Days: Tu Th
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
Tues Nov 12, Thu Nov 14 & 21 6:30-8:30 pm
