Beginning Spinning on a Wheel Workshop Saturday, February 22, 2020, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Come and learn to make yarn on a spinning wheel; equipment, fiber, and a monograph will be provided. The workshop will be taught by Marcy Petrini, Fellow member of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi and recipient of the Guild Lifetime Achievement Award 2016. Workshop cost is $155, non-refundable. The workshop is limited to 4 people and paid registration must be received by Monday, February 17,…

Batik is a "resist" process for making designs on fabric. The artist uses wax to prevent dye from penetrating the cloth, leaving "blank" areas in the dyed fabric. By repeating the process for each desired color, you will create complex multicolored designs. Candy will guide you through the wax and dye process, helping you to make a beautiful dyed silk piece in this fun class that you can take home and use what you learned to create more! Instructor: Candy…

Continental Knitting   Most Americans learn to knit English style (carrying working yarn in the right hand), but ribbing, colorwork, and knitting in general can be much easier when you carry your yarn in your left hand. Learn and practice how to comfortably hold your yarn and “pick” your stitches the right way to continental knit. You may never “throw” your yarn again! Student will provide their own materials which includes smooth, light colored worsted weight yarn and US Size…

Come join us as we play with clay! We will learn hand-building techniques to make simple forms from clay. Pieces will range from figurative structures, such as animals and people, to serving dishes and containers, where we will explore patterns and textures. We will also have a variety of glazes to accent the textures of whatever pieces we create. We will learn a lot, but the main goal is to have fun and try something new. Instructor:  Sam Clark Class…

Come join us as we play with clay! We will learn hand-building techniques to make simple forms from clay. Pieces will range from figurative structures, such as animals and people, to serving dishes and containers, where we will explore patterns and textures. We will also have a variety of glazes to accent the textures of whatever pieces we create. We will learn a lot, but the main goal is to have fun and try something new. Instructor:  Sam Clark Class…

You can make a crib sized heirloom quilt using outgrown or worn out baby or children's clothing. Students will learn basic machine sewing skills, piecing techniques, quilt assembly and finishing. Instructor: Carolyn Hudson Class is 2 sessions:  Wednesday, February 19 and March 4 from 10 am to 12 pm Fee: $75 Students need to bring: Sewing machine (we have some possible loaners) Outgrown or worn baby/toddler/children's clothing Neutral color thread Sewing essentials (scissors, straight pins, measuring tape, etc) Register for…

Come to the Bill Waller Crafts Center and purchase seconds from our Craftsmen. They have cleaned out their studios, shops, closets and garages of items that will be treasures to you at bargain prices. In addition, Craftsmen will be selling used tools and supplies to create their craft at bargain prices.  Please come check it out!