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January 2020
Beginning Weaving Class
Join us to learn to weave on a shaft floor loom. You will prepare a warp, dress the loom and weave a table runner/dresser scarf. All materials will be provided. Class cost is $280. Class will meet at the Bill Waller Craft Center in four sessions (all required to complete the project) as follows: Tuesday, January 14 from 9 am to 1 pm Wednesday, January 15 from 9 am to 1 pm Tuesday, January 21 from 9 am to 1 pm Wednesday,…
Find out more »Beginning Weaving Class
Join us to learn to weave on a shaft floor loom. You will prepare a warp, dress the loom and weave a table runner/dresser scarf. All materials will be provided. Class cost is $280. Class will meet at the Bill Waller Craft Center in four sessions (all required to complete the project) as follows: Tuesday, January 14 from 9 am to 1 pm Wednesday, January 15 from 9 am to 1 pm Tuesday, January 21 from 9 am to 1 pm Wednesday,…
Find out more »Make Your Own Mug Pottery Class for Beginners
Mug Making Pottery Class This is a 2-day mug making class where you get to make your own set of 2 or 4 mugs. This class involves three parts: throwing cylinders’ shapes, pulling handles, and attaching handles. Mug making class is a great way to spend the weekend with friends or family while creating memories and ceramics to last a lifetime. After your classes, staff will dry bisque fire, glaze, and glaze fire your creations. They will be ready for…
Find out more »Knitting Group Meeting (Open to Public)
Do you knit or enjoy the fiber arts? Every 4th Sunday of the month from 2-4 pm, a group of knitters join together to work on their projects, and to enjoy fellow fiber artists' company. This event is open to the public, and you are encouraged to bring projects of your own to join in, or if you are new to the fiber world, to ask questions relating to your project. This is a great opportunity to learn a new…
Find out more »Introduction to Crochet
Get started crocheting by learning the basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch. You will begin with a swatch of various crochet stitches. You can make it into a square washcloth or piece it with other squares to make your first scarf or even an afghan. Class cost is $40 per person (includes materials) For additional information or to register email director@mscrafts.org
Find out more »February 2020
Clay Hand Building with Sam Clark
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…
Find out more »Introduction to Knitting
Get started knitting by learning the basic knit and purl stitches. You will begin with a swatch which you can make into a square washcloth or piece it with other squares to make your first scarf or even an afghan. This is a two session class meeting on Tuesday, February 4 and Tuesday, February 11 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Cost is $60 per person which includes your materials For additional information or to register email director@mscrafts.org
Find out more »Clay Hand Building with Sam Clark
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…
Find out more »Improvisational Quilting
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…
Find out more »Continental Knitting
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…
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