Registration closes 4 days before the first day of class
This class is for those of you that have at least some embroidery experience and want to (a) add some new stitches to your knowledge and/or (b) brush up on the ones you know. We will do a quick review of stem stitch, french knots, fly stitch, blanket stitch, and any you feel you would like to review.
We will quickly move to additional stitches including the coral stitch, cretan stitch, herringbone, and whipped spider stitch. In addition, we will begin discussion and practice on Satin Stitch (and Long-and-short, time allowing). While this stitch strikes fear into many embroiderers, I have many tips and techniques that will get you on the road to success! And there is no substitute for practice, so get started now!
With this group of stitches, you can tackle just about embroidery project out there! During class we will try and talk about different aspects of embroidery - threads, needles, designs, fabrics, and transfer techniques. I'm here to teach and you will be encouraged to tell me what you want to learn.
Students Should Bring: 5" screw-type embroidery hoop, & small embroidery scissors. Bring $7.00 to pay instructor directly for materials kit. (You may purchase a good quality 5" embroidery hoop for an additional $7.00)
Fee: $56.00
Instructor: Roberta "Bobbi" Chase
Capacity Remaining: 7
Schedule Details: Saturday August 3rd & 10th from 10 am to 12 pm.
Dates: 8/3/2019 - 8/10/2019
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
Registration closes 4 days before the first day of class
While Arts & Crafts denotes a style (circa 1910), where the textiles involve both applique as well as embroidery stitches - combined. The era marked a return to natural materials and natural designs. The style had its own architecture, of which many homes in the Olympia and Seattle area reflect, and these homes were decorated with these stylistic textiles. While working at Craftsman Farms (former home of Gustav Stickley), I was able to do in-depth studies of such textiles. During our first meeting, we will view a number of slides and see many examples of such textiles, discussing what factors go into this particular decorative art. We will then practice some of the very simple embroidery stitches used (outline, blanket, couching, French knots), and discuss the very simple designs you can work. At our second meeting, each person will work on their own linen project. Design, colors, techniques, and threads will be formulated and set up for each person. You can use your own design idea or choose from those offered.
Students Should Bring: 5" - 7" screw-type embroidery hoop, small scissors and $20 to give to instructor for kit.
Fee: $56.00
Instructor: Roberta "Bobbi" Chase
Capacity Remaining: 5
Schedule Details: Tues & Thurs eve, August 6th & 8th from 6-8 pm.
Dates: 8/6/2019 - 8/8/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Tu Th
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
1 Day Workshop
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. Yarn - usually 1 pair of socks takes 100 grams for sock weight/fingering more for DK or worsted. 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.
Fee: $42.00
Instructor: Candace Wood
Capacity Remaining: 5
Schedule Details:
Dates: 8/24/2019 - 8/24/2019
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
Registration closes 4 days before the first day of class
This class will involve embroidering on a pre-hemstitched linen handkerchief with silk threads and adding a lace edging (if you wish). The hankie would make a very nice personalized gift.
There are some extra considerations to be addressed when embroidering on the corner of a handkerchief: how to get it in your hoop, caring about how the back looks, and transferring
the design. We will be using a simple initial - accomplished with shadow work, which will be taught in class - and a bit more of embroidered decoration added.
This work is smaller than those in my previous embroidery classes. If you feel you need a bit of magnification, please bring it with you.
Students Should Bring: 5"-6" screw-type embroidery hoop, small scissors, and $17.00 for the kit fee which includes the hankie, threads, lace.
Fee: $42.00
Instructor: Roberta "Bobbi" Chase
Capacity Remaining: 7
Schedule Details: Sunday August 25th from 10 am to 1 pm
Dates: 8/25/2019 - 8/25/2019
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
Registration closes 2 weeks before class starts. Please bring $35 at the start of class to pay the instructor for materials.
Wool is the most amazing fiber! Using only water and soap processing, it can be spun into yarn for knitting or the roving can be used for felting. In this class we will use roving and hot soapy water and add friction to create felt boots. This is the wet felting method using a resist. These boots are made to fit perfectly to your own feet. We will put a sole on them if you want to use them outside. They are great for winter use inside and outside.
Youth welcome! Parents need to be sure the youth is capable of the work and prepared to stay during class.
Fee: $238.00
Instructor: Peter Yencken
Capacity Remaining: 10
Schedule Details: Friday, September 13 - 6:00 to 9:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Dates: 9/13/2019 - 9/15/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sessions: 3
Days: Su F Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
In this class, students will learn basic weaving techniques using both stick and boat shuttles on pre-warped looms. They will also learn the parts of a loom and how they work, weaving language, how to read weaving drafts, wind a bobbin and stick shuttle, throw a shuttle, maintain an even weaving beat, keep neat selvedges and finish their completed projects. Students will take home a minimum of 4 completed handwoven pieces.
Fee: $226.00
Instructor: Marjorie Erickson
Capacity Remaining: 5
Schedule Details:
Dates: 9/28/2019 - 9/29/2019
Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Su Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Weaving Loft (upstairs)
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:
Dates: 8/11/2019 - 8/11/2019
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
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: 10
Schedule Details:
Dates: 9/15/2019 - 9/15/2019
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED.
One of the most useful and historically the most common ways of recycling used clothing is to weave rag rugs with it. Sturdy rugs to cover our floors and decorate our homes. This class is designed so that students can recycle some of the clothing they haven't quite been able to give away. Day one will have us preparing for weaving on Day two. We'll cut our "saved" clothing into strips, roll them into balls and get ourselves ready to weave our rag rugs. Students will bring CLEAN, freshly laundered and unwrinkled clothes, ready to be cut up. These can be blue jeans, T-shirts, sweatshirts, dresses, shirts, pajamas, etc. They just need to be ALL the same kind of fabric. If using jeans, it all has to be jean-type cloth. If using finer cloth (like shirt/blouse/dress fabric), it all has to be finer cloth. The same with T-shirts. It all has to be T-shirt type cloth. How much?? Pants--4-5, Shirts--7-10. Day two will be dedicated to weaving our fabulous rag rugs.
Fee: $206.00
Instructor: Marjorie Erickson
Capacity Remaining: 2
Dates: 8/3/2019 - 8/4/2019
Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Su Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Weaving Loft (upstairs)
