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 In this beginning spinning class we will discuss basic wheel mechanics and how to keep that wheel going in the same direction. We will talk about wool variety, characteristics, and how it behaves in yarn. We will start with worsted spinning, and how to make balanced singles and 2 ply yarn.
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. Students may wish to bring a spinning wheel if you own one, if not you may borrow one from the school..
Open to students ages 14 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. Please note that you will be required to proof of vaccination (e.g. vaccination card) to the instructor at the start of the course. 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: $112.00
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Instructor: Wendy Clark
Capacity Remaining: 4
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Schedule Details: Thursday eves, 6-8pm
Dates: 4/14/2022 - 4/28/2022
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Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Sessions: 3
Days: Th
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
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 Together, using pinch or slab construction we will make a vase to celebrate all the beautiful summer flowers! This easy two-part class is a fun way to bring the outdoors in and express your individual style. These vases can be personalized by adding texture, painted patterns, or sculptural elements. Basic construction methods, template use, and surface treatment like slip decoration, and glazing techniques will be explored.
Course includes 12 pounds of clay per student, and one bisque and glaze firing.
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. Students may wish to bring a towel and apron and plan to get dirty.
Open to students ages 14 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: $94.00
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Instructor: Lys Opp-Beckman
Capacity Remaining: 1
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Schedule Details: Tues eves, 6-8:30
Dates: 2/1/2022 - 2/8/2022
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Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Sessions: 2
Days: Tu
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
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This is a great class for the continuing learner who wants more time on the wheel to develop stylistically and begin to create a body of work. In this Intermediate class students will have extended time to develop skills on the wheel and practice more advanced techniques like lids, spouts and combining forms with attachments.
Course includes one 25 pounds bag of clay per student. Students who require more may purchase it from their instructor.
Appropriate for intermediate to advanced skill levels.
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia.
All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided. We highly recommend that students bring their own towel and apron.
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: $280.00
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Instructor: Eowyn Smith
Capacity Remaining: 3
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Schedule Details: Saturday eves, 6-9 pm
Dates: 2/26/2022 - 4/2/2022
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Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Sessions: 6
Days: Sa
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
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 Ages 16+
In this course students will learn some fundamental skills of hand tool woodworking through constructing a small dovetail box. On the first day students will learn how to use basic layout tools and will cut a practice dovetail joint. The following time will be committed to cutting joinery, making a simple lid, and applying a finish. Students will become familiar with hand saws, chisels, marking tools, and simple maneuvers on a router table. Students may choose to bring a headlamp for added lighting on fine details.
Although Terry's previous class on the Arts-And-Crafts Picture Frame is not a prerequisite, this class on crafting dovetails would be a great follow-on to it.
Appropriate for Beginner skill levels.
Open to students ages 16 and older.
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia
Materials that will be provided: All
Materials student should bring to each class: A headlamp
Full scholarships available for youth with financial need - apply at Arbutus Youth Scholarships.
For Covid safety we cannot allow drop-ins at this time - you must be registered to attend. Please note that you will be required to proof of vaccination (e.g. vaccination card) to the instructor at the start of the course. Masks are required for the duration of all classes. Students must complete the following health check form, available digitally through the link and on paper upon entry into building, to participate and enter the building.
Fee: $150.00
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Instructor: Terry Liberty
Capacity Remaining: 1
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Schedule Details: Saturday and Sunday, 9-5pm
Dates: 3/26/2022 - 3/27/2022
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Times: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sessions: 2
Days: Su Sa
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
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Ages 16 and older
 Ages 16+
This course will be taught in two sessions. In the first segment, students will learn to use basic woodworking hand tools such as saws, marking gauges, combination squares, chisels, marking knives, and hand planes. Description and discussion will be followed by coached practice in the use of these tools. All this will take place before moving to the second segment.
The second session will provide a practical application in the use of woodworking hand tools to the process of making a hardwood 8x10 Arts-And-Crafts picture frame.
Although not a prerequisite, this class would be an excellent primer for the upcoming Dovetail Box course coming in March.
Appropriate for Beginner skill levels.
Open to students ages 16 and older.
Class takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia
Materials that will be provided: All
Materials student should bring to each class: A headlamp
Full scholarships available for youth with financial need - apply at Arbutus Youth Scholarships.
For Covid safety we cannot allow drop-ins at this time - you must be registered to attend. Masks are required for the duration of all classes. Students must complete the following health check form, available digitally through the link and on paper upon entry into building, to participate and enter the building.
Fee: $150.00
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Instructor: Terry Liberty
Capacity Remaining: 5
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Schedule Details: Saturday and Sunday
Dates: 2/26/2022 - 2/27/2022
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Times: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sessions: 2
Days: Su Sa
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
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In this class students will be introduced to the basic tools, techniques, and rocks involved in the world’s art of flintknapping. Safety, history, and the local community of today’s knappers will also be covered.
Students will be personally guided through the experience of creating their own arrowheads, knives, or art. The instructor will provide obsidian, loaner tools, and other necessary equipment. The primary focus of this class is to learn and practice knapping techniques.
Eye protection will be required; glasses are OK. Bring your own or instructor will provide goggles.
If you’d like to take rocks home, please bring a bucket to tote them.
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. As stated, eye protection will be required; glasses are OK. Bring your own safety glasses or instructor will provide goggles. If you have tight fitting, thin, nitrile or work/gardening gloves, bring them along. Instructor will also have loaner gloves. Students should wear clothes that can get dirty and closed-toe shoes.
Open to students ages 12 and older. Slightly younger mature children may register if accompanied by a registered guardian. Full scholarships available for youth with financial need - apply at Arbutus Youth Scholarships.
For Covid safety we cannot allow drop-ins at this time - you must be registered to attend. Masks are required for the duration of all classes. Students must complete the following health check form, available digitally through the link and on paper on site, to participate and enter the building.
Fee: $150.00
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Instructor: Mick Hill
Capacity Remaining: 2
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Schedule Details: Tuesday evenings
Dates: 2/15/2022 - 3/8/2022
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Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Sessions: 4
Days: Tu
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
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Ages 13 and older
In this hands-on class students will complete a spindle project (wooden carving mallet, stirring spurtle, or garden dibble - student’s choice) and a small bowl, both of which they will take home after the class.
The instructor will cover basic lathe operation, safety, proper use of lathe tools, tool sharpening, how to prepare wood for turning, mounting techniques, and finishing. Specifically, the focus will be on the basics and will cover the following:
- Lathe safety
- Difference between grain and side grain
- Preparing the turning blank - laying out the log and rough sawing, and rounding out the blank (band saw, chain saw)
- Mounting techniques and the pros/cons and demonstration of each (face plate, screw chuck, scroll chuck, between centers, jam chucks, pressure chucking, and vacuum chucking)
- Tool use - when and how to use, with hands on coaching of bowl gouge, spindle gouge, and scrappers
- Tool sharpening
- Turning - demo and hands on coaching (roughing, bowls, design using different tools)
- Finishing
For students interested in acquiring their own lathe or tools, the instructor will provide a catalog and go over different lathe options and tips on how to acquire equipment and tools at reduced cost.
Appropriate for All skill levels.
Open to students ages 13 and older.
This class takes place at the instructor, Larry Miller's, shop: 4621 John Luhr Rd Ne Olympia, WA 98516.
Materials that will be provided: All
Materials student should bring to each class: Students are welcome to bring their own turning tools and safety gear, or use the instructor's. A few days in advance of the class, the instructor will send an e-mail to all students containing two documents on woodturning, directions to his shop, what to expect in the class, and what is appropriate attire for safety.
Full scholarships are available for youth with financial need - apply at Arbutus Youth Scholarships.
Please note: For Covid safety, because this class involves close proximity between students and instructors, we will require each student to be fully vaccinated and boosted for Covid-19. Students will need to bring proof of vaccination (e.g. vaccination card) to show the instructor at the start of class. Students must also complete the following health check form, available digitally via the link, before class. Masks must be worn.
Fee: $225.00
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Instructor: Larry Miller
Capacity Remaining: 4
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Schedule Details: Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm - later if necessary to finish projects.
Dates: 3/12/2022 - 3/12/2022
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Times: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
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Building: Larry Miller's Shop
Room:
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Ages 13 and older
In this hands-on class students will complete a spindle project (wooden carving mallet, stirring spurtle, or garden dibble - student’s choice) and a small bowl, both of which they will take home after the class.
The instructor will cover basic lathe operation, safety, proper use of lathe tools, tool sharpening, how to prepare wood for turning, mounting techniques, and finishing. Specifically, the focus will be on the basics and will cover the following:
- Lathe safety
- Difference between grain and side grain
- Preparing the turning blank - laying out the log and rough sawing, and rounding out the blank (band saw, chain saw)
- Mounting techniques and the pros/cons and demonstration of each (face plate, screw chuck, scroll chuck, between centers, jam chucks, pressure chucking, and vacuum chucking)
- Tool use - when and how to use, with hands on coaching of bowl gouge, spindle gouge, and scrappers
- Tool sharpening
- Turning - demo and hands on coaching (roughing, bowls, design using different tools)
- Finishing
For students interested in acquiring their own lathe or tools, the instructor will provide a catalog and go over different lathe options and tips on how to acquire equipment and tools at reduced cost.
Appropriate for All skill levels.
Open to students ages 13 and older.
This class takes place at the instructor, Larry Miller's, shop: 4621 John Luhr Rd Ne Olympia, WA 98516.
Materials that will be provided: All
Materials student should bring to each class: Students are welcome to bring their own turning tools and safety gear, or use the instructor's. A few days in advance of the class, the instructor will send an e-mail to all students containing two documents on woodturning, directions to his shop, what to expect in the class, and what is appropriate attire for safety.
Full scholarships are available for youth with financial need - apply at Arbutus Youth Scholarships.
Please note: For Covid safety, because this class involves close proximity between students and instructors, we will require each student to be fully vaccinated and boosted for Covid-19. Students will need to bring proof of vaccination (e.g. vaccination card) to show the instructor at the start of class. Students must also complete the following health check form, available digitally via the link, before class. Masks must be worn.
Fee: $225.00
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Instructor: Larry Miller
Capacity Remaining: 5
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Schedule Details: Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm - later if necessary to finish projects.
Dates: 4/9/2022 - 4/9/2022
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Times: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
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Building: Larry Miller's Shop
Room:
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Ages 13 and older
In this hands-on class students will complete a spindle project (wooden carving mallet, stirring spurtle, or garden dibble - student’s choice) and a small bowl, both of which they will take home after the class.
The instructor will cover basic lathe operation, safety, proper use of lathe tools, tool sharpening, how to prepare wood for turning, mounting techniques, and finishing. Specifically, the focus will be on the basics and will cover the following:
- Lathe safety
- Difference between grain and side grain
- Preparing the turning blank - laying out the log and rough sawing, and rounding out the blank (band saw, chain saw)
- Mounting techniques and the pros/cons and demonstration of each (face plate, screw chuck, scroll chuck, between centers, jam chucks, pressure chucking, and vacuum chucking)
- Tool use - when and how to use, with hands on coaching of bowl gouge, spindle gouge, and scrappers
- Tool sharpening
- Turning - demo and hands on coaching (roughing, bowls, design using different tools)
- Finishing
For students interested in acquiring their own lathe or tools, the instructor will provide a catalog and go over different lathe options and tips on how to acquire equipment and tools at reduced cost.
Appropriate for All skill levels.
Open to students ages 13 and older.
This class takes place at the instructor, Larry Miller's, shop: 4621 John Luhr Rd Ne Olympia, WA 98516.
Materials that will be provided: All
Materials student should bring to each class: Students are welcome to bring their own turning tools and safety gear, or use the instructor's. A few days in advance of the class, the instructor will send an e-mail to all students containing two documents on woodturning, directions to his shop, what to expect in the class, and what is appropriate attire for safety.
Full scholarships are available for youth with financial need - apply at Arbutus Youth Scholarships.
Please note: For Covid safety, because this class involves close proximity between students and instructors, we will require each student to be fully vaccinated and boosted for Covid-19. Students will need to bring proof of vaccination (e.g. vaccination card) to show the instructor at the start of class. Students must also complete the following health check form, available digitally via the link, before class. Masks must be worn.
Fee: $225.00
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Instructor: Larry Miller
Capacity Remaining: 5
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Schedule Details: Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm - later if necessary to finish projects.
Dates: 5/14/2022 - 5/14/2022
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Times: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
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Building: Larry Miller's Shop
Room:
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Ages 13 and older
In this hands-on class students will complete a spindle project (wooden carving mallet, stirring spurtle, or garden dibble - student’s choice) and a small bowl, both of which they will take home after the class.
The instructor will cover basic lathe operation, safety, proper use of lathe tools, tool sharpening, how to prepare wood for turning, mounting techniques, and finishing. Specifically, the focus will be on the basics and will cover the following:
- Lathe safety
- Difference between grain and side grain
- Preparing the turning blank - laying out the log and rough sawing, and rounding out the blank (band saw, chain saw)
- Mounting techniques and the pros/cons and demonstration of each (face plate, screw chuck, scroll chuck, between centers, jam chucks, pressure chucking, and vacuum chucking)
- Tool use - when and how to use, with hands on coaching of bowl gouge, spindle gouge, and scrappers
- Tool sharpening
- Turning - demo and hands on coaching (roughing, bowls, design using different tools)
- Finishing
For students interested in acquiring their own lathe or tools, the instructor will provide a catalog and go over different lathe options and tips on how to acquire equipment and tools at reduced cost.
Appropriate for All skill levels.
Open to students ages 13 and older.
This class takes place at the instructor, Larry Miller's, shop: 4621 John Luhr Rd Ne Olympia, WA 98516.
Materials that will be provided: All
Materials student should bring to each class: Students are welcome to bring their own turning tools and safety gear, or use the instructor's. A few days in advance of the class, the instructor will send an e-mail to all students containing two documents on woodturning, directions to his shop, what to expect in the class, and what is appropriate attire for safety.
Full scholarships are available for youth with financial need - apply at Arbutus Youth Scholarships.
Please note: For Covid safety, because this class involves close proximity between students and instructors, we will require each student to be fully vaccinated and boosted for Covid-19. Students will need to bring proof of vaccination (e.g. vaccination card) to show the instructor at the start of class. Students must also complete the following health check form, available digitally via the link, before class. Masks must be worn.
Fee: $225.00
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Instructor: Larry Miller
Capacity Remaining: 5
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Schedule Details: Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm - later if necessary to finish projects.
Dates: 6/11/2022 - 6/11/2022
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Times: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
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Building: Larry Miller's Shop
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Ages 8-12 years
Each student will be able to choose what kind of animal finger puppet they would like to make. Goat? Frog? Chicken? Cat? The possibilities are nearly endless!
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.
Students do not need to have prior experience with felting as this is an entry level project. Come learn how to safely use the needle felting tools! All supplies (e.g. felting pad and 2 needles per student, fiber, animal eyes, glue, and buttons) will be provided for each participant, along with take-home tools to continue needle-felting.
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: $70.00
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Instructor: Amanda Hanson
Capacity Remaining: 6
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Schedule Details: Saturday afternoon
Dates: 3/5/2022 - 3/5/2022
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Times: 12:00 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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Ages 13+
Each student will be able to choose what kind of animal finger puppet they would like to make. Goat? Frog? Chicken? Cat? The possibilities are nearly endless!
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.
Students do not need to have prior experience with felting as this is an entry level project. Come learn how to safely use the needle felting tools! All supplies (e.g. felting pad and 2 needles per student, fiber, animal eyes, glue, and buttons) will be provided for each participant, along with take-home tools to continue needle-felting.
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: $70.00
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Instructor: Amanda Hanson
Capacity Remaining: 6
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Schedule Details: Saturday afternoon
Dates: 3/12/2022 - 3/12/2022
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Times: 12:00 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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Ages 8-12
In this class students will learn how to make a bouquet of felt heart flowers just in time for Valentine's Day. They can be used as a cute decoration or handed out as gifts to loved ones.
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.
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 check-in procedures for your student.
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: 2
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Schedule Details: Saturday afternoon
Dates: 2/5/2022 - 2/5/2022
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Times: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
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Ages 8-12
In this class, students will be able to create their own melting snowman. These friendly balls of snow are just hanging in there after the holiday season.
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.
Students do not need to have prior experience with felting as 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.
Appropriate for all skill levels. All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided.
Clases takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia.
For the youth classes, please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the class start time to check your student in.
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: $56.00
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Instructor: Amanda Hanson
Capacity Remaining: 4
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Schedule Details: Saturday afternoon
Dates: 1/29/2022 - 1/29/2022
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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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Ages 13 and up
In this class, students will be able to create their own melting snowman. These friendly balls of snow are just hanging in there after the holiday season.
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.
Students do not need to have prior experience with felting as 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.
Appropriate for all skill levels. All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided.
Clases takes place at Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E, Olympia.
For the youth classes, please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the class start time to check your student in.
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: $56.00
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Instructor: Amanda Hanson
Capacity Remaining: 3
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Schedule Details: Saturday afternoon
Dates: 1/29/2022 - 1/29/2022
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Times: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
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Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
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