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 2-Dimensional needle felting is the process of using specialized barbed needles to felt patterns and designs onto a flat sheet of wool fabric. In this class students will create an embroidery hoop wall hanging of a forest floor with Amanita mushrooms growing out of the ground. Some elements of this project will be 3-D. Students will learn to safely use the needle felting tools. They will gain an understanding of the science behind needle felting, and how the needles bind the wool fiber together. They will also learn to use different colors and textures of fiber to create a 2-Dimensional design and the basic drawing skills for creating their own design for the mushroom.
Appropriate for all skill levels.
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia.
All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided.
Open to students ages 13 and older. Full scholarships available for youth with financial need - apply at https://arbutusfolkschool.org/youth-scholarship-program/.
For Covid safety we cannot allow drop-ins at this time - please register to attend. Masks are required for the duration of all classes. Students must complete a health check form before participating, available digitally through our website and on paper upon entry to the building.
Fee: $51.00
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Instructor: Amanda Hanson
Capacity Remaining: 4
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Schedule Details:
Dates: 11/6/2021 - 11/6/2021
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Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
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In beginning Rigid Heddle weaving you will learn the parts of a rigid heddle loom and the importance each part plays in your weaving. You will learn how to warp a loom and weave a scarf. You will also learn hemstitching that holds woven yarn in place after the scarf is removed from the loom. We’ll talk a little about Fibonacci sequencing that will help you design future projects. We will also discuss different weave structures and how color can really impact your woven items. Our first woven project will be a houndstooth scarf made out of worsted weight yarn, wool will work best. You will choose your own two contrasting colors, preferably one light and one dark. A traditional houndstooth pattern is made from very light grey or off white and a charcoal grey or black color palette. However, this is your scarf so your color choice will be perfect. Just make sure to pick a light and a dark color. You will need to bring two skeins of yarn at approximately 220 yard per skein (average cost $25), Scissors, Tape measure, and Tapestry needle. Ewe & I in Chehalis. The Black Sheep Yarn Boutique, and Our Local Yarn Shop (OLYS) will all give a 10% discount on these supplies if you mention your purchase is for a class at Arbutus.
13 years and up welcome with a parent enrolled!
We are still taking precautions against COVID:
- No drop-ins at this time
- Masks required
- Heath check form required
Please visit our website for a detailed description of the precautions we are taking during the COVID-19 pandemic and for the requirements for all who visit the school.
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Fee: $168.00
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Instructor: Joan Hoffmeyer
Capacity Remaining: -1
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Dates: 11/20/2021 - 11/21/2021
Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Sessions: 2
Days: Su Sa
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
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Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
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In this beginning spinning class we will discuss wheel mechanics, learn about twist and how fiber behaves, worsted and woolen spinning, and how to make balanced singles and 2 ply yarn. Our focus will be on spinning wool.
Ages 14 and up welcome!
Bring a spinning wheel if you own one, if not you may borrow one from the school.
We are still taking precautions against COVID:
- No drop-ins at this time
- Masks required
- Heath check form required
Fee: $113.00
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Instructor: Wendy Clark
Capacity Remaining: 3
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Schedule Details: Wednesday eves, 6-8 PM
Dates: 11/3/2021 - 11/17/2021
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Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Sessions: 3
Days: W
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
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 Makah Tribal Style Cedar Bark Basket
Ages 18 and older
Takes place at Millersylvania State Park - Kitchen Shelter #1
In this two-day class hosted at Millersylvania State Park, you will weave a 4 to 5-inch cedar bark spiral basket with Melissa Peterson. Melissa Peterson is a Makah tribal member living on the Makah reservation and weaving Makah traditional & contemporary basket for 53 years. Melissa collects and processes all of the materials used in her basketry. She has been a cultural arts specialist for 40 years, teaching multiple generations, and shares her knowledge with non-tribal folks interested in Makah basketry as well. Class takes place in an open-air CCC shelter in Millersylvania State Park. Students should bring a small knife like a pocket knife, a pair of scissors, and a small basin for water. Course fee includes all other materials needed to complete the project.
This folk & traditional arts workshop is supported with funding from Northwest Heritage Resources, a Washington state cultural non-profit organization, and presented in partnership with the Washington State Parks Folk & Traditional Arts Program.
Class fee waived for members of regional tribes. Please contact info@arbutusfolkschool.org to register and have your fee waived.
Kitchen Shelter 1 is the stone CCC building closest to the Flagpole parking lot. It has a large fireplace and big doors, and is open air with some windows which can be opened for further ventilation.
Please note that this class was originally scheduled for September 11th and 12th, 2021, but has been postponed to April 2nd and 3rd, 2022 due to Covid. The April class is already full but we encourage you to join the waitlist if interested in case Covid has greatly improved by the spring and we can expand the class size, or in case other students drop out.
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Fee: $152.00
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Instructor: Melissa Peterson
Capacity Remaining: -10
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Dates: 4/2/2022 - 4/3/2022
Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Sessions: 2
Days: Su Sa
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Building: Millersylvania State Park
Room: Kitchen Shelter #1
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Ages 13 and up.
 In this class students will create their own round Harbor Seal holiday ornament. These blubbery little marine ornaments are inspired by the harbor seals swimming around the Puget Sound. Students do not need to have prior experience with felting, this is an entry level project. Come learn how to safely use the needle felting tools! All felting supplies will be provided to students, with take-home tools to continue needle-felting on your own! For the youth classes, please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the class is scheduled to begin to check your student in. Needle felting is the process of using specialized barbed needles to sculpt wool fiber. As the needle touches the wool, it grabs onto the fiber and compresses it together turning it into a solid shape.
Appropriate for all skill levels.
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia.
All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided.
Full scholarships available for youth with financial need - apply at https://arbutusfolkschool.org/youth-scholarship-program/.
For Covid safety we cannot allow drop-ins at this time - please register to attend. Masks are required for the duration of all classes. Students must complete a health check form before participating, available digitally through our website and on paper upon entry to the building.
Fee: $52.00
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Instructor: Amanda Hanson
Capacity Remaining: 4
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Schedule Details:
Dates: 12/18/2021 - 12/18/2021
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Times: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
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This class is for ages 8-12
 In this class students will learn how to create their own soft, and colorful, fall pumpkin patch out of wool. During this class students will: Have time to create a variety of different felt pumpkins. Learn the process of needle felting and the science behind it. Learn how to safely use the needle felting tools. Students do not need to have prior experience with felting, this is an entry level project. All felting supplies will be provided to students, with take-home tools to continue needle-felting on your own! For the youth class, please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the class is scheduled to begin to check your student in. Needle felting is the process of using specialized barbed needles to sculpt wool fiber. As the needle touches the wool, it grabs onto the fiber and compresses it together turning it into a solid shape. Full scholarships available for youth with financial need - apply at https://arbutusfolkschool.org/youth-scholarship-program/.
Due to COVID-19 protocols we can only permit 6 students and one to two instructors in the studio at one time.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A MASK WHEN INSIDE THE BUILDING.
UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT ALLOW DROP-INS DURING THIS TIME
Fee: $54.00
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Instructor: Amanda Hanson
Capacity Remaining: 2
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Schedule Details: Satuday afternoon 1-3:30 PM.
Dates: 10/23/2021 - 10/23/2021
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Times: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
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This class is for adults and teens ages 13 and up
In this class students will learn how to create their own soft, and colorful, fall pumpkin patch out of wool. During this class students will: Have time to create a variety of different felt pumpkins. Learn the process of needle felting and the science behind it. Learn how to safely use the needle felting tools. Students do not need to have prior experience with felting, this is an entry level project. All felting supplies will be provided to students, with take-home tools to continue needle-felting on your own! For the youth class, please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the class is scheduled to begin to check your student in. Needle felting is the process of using specialized barbed needles to sculpt wool fiber. As the needle touches the wool, it grabs onto the fiber and compresses it together turning it into a solid shape. Full scholarships available for youth with financial need - apply at https://arbutusfolkschool.org/youth-scholarship-program/.
Due to COVID-19 protocols we can only permit 6 students and one to two instructors in the studio at one time.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A MASK WHEN INSIDE THE BUILDING.
UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT ALLOW DROP-INS DURING THIS TIME
Fee: $54.00
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Instructor: Amanda Hanson
Capacity Remaining: 4
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Schedule Details: Satuday afternoon 4:30-7 PM.
Dates: 10/23/2021 - 10/23/2021
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Times: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
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Ages 8-12
 In this class students will learn how to create their own soft and fuzzy eight-legged friend! Each wooly spider will also include a magnet, allowing it stick to metal surfaces. Students will learn the process of needle felting and how to safely use the needle felting tools. Students do not need to have prior experience with felting, this is an entry level project. All felting supplies will be provided to students, with take-home tools to continue needle-felting on your own! For the youth class, please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the class is scheduled to begin to check your student in. Needle felting is the process of using specialized barbed needles to sculpt wool fiber. As the needle touches the wool, it grabs onto the fiber and compresses it together turning it into a solid shape.
Full scholarships available for youth with financial need - apply at https://arbutusfolkschool.org/youth-scholarship-program/.
Due to COVID-19 protocols we can only permit 6 students and one to two instructors in the studio at one time.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A MASK WHEN INSIDE THE BUILDING.
UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT ALLOW DROP-INS DURING THIS TIME
Fee: $54.00
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Instructor: Amanda Hanson
Capacity Remaining: 5
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Schedule Details:
Dates: 10/30/2021 - 10/30/2021
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Times: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
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This class is for adults and teens ages 13 and up
In this class students will learn how to create their own soft and fuzzy eight-legged friend! Each wooly spider will also include a magnet, allowing it stick to metal surfaces. Students will learn the process of needle felting and how to safely use the needle felting tools. Students do not need to have prior experience with felting, this is an entry level project. All felting supplies will be provided to students, with take-home tools to continue needle-felting on your own! For the youth class, please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the class is scheduled to begin to check your student in. Needle felting is the process of using specialized barbed needles to sculpt wool fiber. As the needle touches the wool, it grabs onto the fiber and compresses it together turning it into a solid shape.
Full scholarships available for youth with financial need - apply at https://arbutusfolkschool.org/youth-scholarship-program/.
Due to COVID-19 protocols we can only permit 6 students and one to two instructors in the studio at one time.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A MASK WHEN INSIDE THE BUILDING.
UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT ALLOW DROP-INS DURING THIS TIME
Fee: $54.00
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Instructor: Amanda Hanson
Capacity Remaining: 5
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Schedule Details:
Dates: 10/30/2021 - 10/30/2021
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Times: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
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 Waffle Weave Towels! This a fun technique to make a textured “waffle weave” structure combined with plain weave for a nice absorbent & textured towel. You make the “waffle” by using a pick-up stick in two different positions to give you both a warp & weft face intermittent weave structure.
We will use 100% cotton for the towel. You can use one or two colors; the choice is yours. I recommend either an 8/4 cotton or a sport weight cotton fiber. You will need approximately 350 yards of cotton.
8/4 cotton cones can be purchased at Ewe & I in Chehalis. Cotton can be purchased at The Black Sheep Yarn Boutique or Our Local Yarn Shop (OLYS), both in Olympia. Mention your purchase is for a class at Arbutus to receive a 10% discount on your purchase at any of these stores.
You will also need to bring tapestry needles and scissors to class.
Appropriate for students who have a basic knowledge of weaving and warping a loom
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia.
Students must bring approximately 350 yards of 8/4 cotton or sport weight cotton. See description above for more details.
Open to students ages 13 and up welcome with a parent. Full scholarships available for youth with financial need - apply at https://arbutusfolkschool.org/youth-scholarship-program/.
For Covid safety we cannot allow drop-ins at this time - please register to attend. Masks are required for the duration of all classes. Students must complete a health check form before participating, available digitally through our website and on paper upon entry to the building.
Fee: $168.00
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Instructor: Joan Hoffmeyer
Capacity Remaining: 4
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Schedule Details: Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM
Dates: 12/11/2021 - 12/12/2021
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Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Sessions: 2
Days: Su Sa
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
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 Arbutus is hosting an "Embroidery Circle" for those who want to meet up with other stitchers in the community. 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!! Class size remains small for Covid safety and we cannot accept drop-ins art this time, so please register if you plan to attend. Please remember to bring your mask!
Ages 18 and up; ages 13-17 welcome with a registered parent.
Fee: $5.00
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Instructor: Roberta "Bobbi" Chase
Capacity Remaining: 1
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Schedule Details:
Dates: 11/7/2021 - 11/7/2021
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Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Su
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
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