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Needle Felted Owls and Pumpkins

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$428

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Felt Making

Brasstown

Weekend

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Oct

Fri

Oct

Sun

03:00

12:00

Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Schedule Description: Daily

Program Area: Felt Making, Needlework & Thread Art

Instructor: Jodie Graham & Karen Richardson

Studio/Location: Quilting Studio

Student Materials: Instructor will provide all materials and tools needed for this class. ESTIMATED MATERIALS FEE: $80

Instructor Materials: All materials and tools needed for each student to make at least one pumpkin and one owl.

Equipment Needs: - Tables & rolling chairs Please list any specifics needed: a wool carder would be nice if available. Inventory available upon request by contacting allie@folkschool.org.

Skill Level: All levels

Materials Fees: $80

Quilting Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902

Description

Learn how to sculpt three-dimensional pumpkins with silly faces and delightful owls, using just wool and a simple barbed felting needle. Create at least two needle felted figures—one pumpkin and one owl—during this fun-filled weekend. Experienced students can explore advanced techniques. Come play with wool! All levels welcome.

Mat Making

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$576

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Felt Making

Brasstown

Long Weekend

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Nov

Wed

Dec

Sat

03:00

04:30

Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Schedule Description: Daily

Program Area: Felt Making

Instructor: Becky Walker

Studio/Location: Wet Room

Student Materials: Please bring the following: - Scissors - Ideas for designs (pictures, books, or drawings might be helpful) - Any feltmaking tools/equipment that you may have (please label with your name or initials) Students may bring their own fiber, understanding that they will be advised on the "feltability" of such fiber and the chances for success in using it. Feel free to contact the instructor in advance to discuss. ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FEE: $25 - $35, if using instructor's wool exclusively. (This may be more, if students make more than specified items.) The instructor will also have some materials for sale to take home. ESTIMATED MATERIALS FEE: $25-$35 if using instructor’s wool exclusively or more depending on student choices.

School Materials: Old bath towels

Instructor Materials: - Wool to use and sell, soap and most of the items on student materials list for those unable to provide their own. - Tubs - Rolling mats - Screens - Picture file for ideas

Equipment Needs: Usual set up for felting in Wet Room. - Table risers from mechanical closet - Especially need 1 large table per student - 2 picnic tables outside appreciated - Large sinks to soak pieces - Quantity of hot water!! - Roller bars - Bubble Wrap - reliable hot water

Skill Level: All levels

Materials Fees: $25-$35

Wet Room
1 Folk School Rd
Brasstown, NC 28902

Description

Learn and practice the principles of felt making! Using some wool and various tubs and pans, you can easily create unique and useful works of art for the home. Explore fiber layout, design, suitability of various wools for projects, and more! Projects will include potholders, chair pads, or a small rug. Join us for a fun time and get your fingernails really clean! All levels welcome.

Cat Caves, Bowls, Bags, and Beyond

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$660

Available

Felt Making

Brasstown

Week (Sunday-Friday)

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Jan

Sun

Jan

Fri

03:00

12:00

Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Schedule Description: Daily

Program Area: Felt Making

Instructor: Emily Ayers

Studio/Location: Wet Room

Student Materials: Imagination - Clothing that can get wet ESTIMATED MATERIALS FEE: $80-$150

School Materials: Bubble wrap

Instructor Materials: Dyed fleece to purchase by the ounce Liquid soap Plastic for making resists Foam forms for mittens Rulers/pencils/paper for planning

Equipment Needs: Plastic tubs Baby pools (I have a couple, if you don't have any) Tables (Don't cover with paper or plastic) Wet Room :)

Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Materials Fees: $80-$150

Wet Room
1 Folk School Rd
Brasstown, NC 28902

Description

Turn wool into vessels using wet felting. Learn how to make patterns for vessels in basic shapes—bowls, bags with pockets, mittens, and more—and shape the wool over your patterns. Discover how pre-felt and needle felting can provide exciting embellishment opportunities. See how it feels to felt! Some stamina and good hand and arm strength helpful. All levels welcome. Note: materials fee may exceed $100.

Fiber Folk

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$792

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Unique Offerings

Brasstown

Week (Sunday-Saturday)

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Feb

Sun

Feb

Sat

03:00

04:30

Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Sessions: 7

Session Hours: 52.50

Program Area: Unique Offerings, Felt Making

Instructor: Pat Rasmussen & Karen RIchardson

Studio/Location: Quilting Studio

Student Materials: ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FEE: $110, which includes tools during the class and wool kits to make 3 figures. Each student will be provided a set of new felting needles, felting pads, aluminum wire for armatures and enough wool fiber as needed to create 3 figures. Additional wool will be available for purchase from the instructor, if you desire to keep creating at home.

Instructor Materials: All equipment and materials needed for class.

Equipment Needs: Prefer sewing and quilting studio as good lighting is important - Tables and chairs

Skill Level: All Levels

Materials Fees: $110

Quilting Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902

Description

Explore the world of needle felting while sculpting human-like figures. Learn how to magically shape wool using your hands and simple felting needles. Create several imaginative figures with and without wire armatures, tackling increasingly challenging and detailed projects as you go. Depart with the skills to make more. All levels welcome to come play with wool! Note: materials fee may exceed $100.

Beginning Wet Felting

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$792

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Felt Making

Brasstown

Week (Sunday-Saturday)

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Mar

Sun

Mar

Sat

03:00

04:30

Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Schedule Description: Daily

Program Area: Felt Making

Instructor: Carla Chase & Katrina Stone

Studio/Location: Wet Room

Student Materials: 24" wide roll of bubble wrap about 8' long 24" wide lightweight fiberglass screen about 8' long 24" wide pool noodle OR 2" PVC pipe 2 large sponges Clothing and footwear that can get wet Optional 2 pet brushes with metal tines or fiber carders The studio also has carders for student use. Embellishment materials (wools, silks, beads, buttons, needles, yarns, novelty fibers and other fun items) ESTIMATED MATERIALS FEE: $175

Instructor Materials: Wool and other fibers Embellishment supplies Resist materials Bamboo mats Olive oil soap Needles for needle felting

Equipment Needs: Carders Foam for needle felting Table risers Tables/Chairs Containers for soapy water Towels Source of warm water

Skill Level: All levels, Beginner

Materials Fees: $175

Wet Room
1 Folk School Rd
Brasstown, NC 28902

Description

Delve into the wide, wild world of wet felting! With wool, water, soap, and friction, there are no limitations. Experiment with wool, alpaca, and other exciting fibers. Play with colors, texture, and surface design to create wall hangings, wearables, and seamless 3-D objects like bags and vessels. Finish the week with nuno felting, or the art of laminating on silk. Wet felting is a physical experience requiring moderate upper body strength. Note: materials fee may exceed $100.

Nuno Felt: A Mosaic Garment

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$792

Full

Felt Making

Brasstown

Week (Sunday-Saturday)

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Apr

Sun

Apr

Sat

03:00

04:30

Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Schedule Description: Daily

Program Area: Felt Making, Dyeing

Instructor: Patti Barker

Studio/Location: Wet Room

Student Materials: At least eight ounces of merino wool roving/top in colors of your choice Sharp, full-sized scissors 5'x8' rubber rug mat .7 mil plastic drop cloth (cut to fit your rubber rug mat) a pool noodle three strips of t-shirt material or hosiery (to use as ties) one-gallon garden sprayer OR ball brause & bucket a few old towels you don't mind staining an apron (optional) wear comfy shoes ESTIMATED MATERIALS FEE: $50

School Materials:

Instructor Materials: Acid Dyes in a variety of colors Three yards of various silks per student Three yards of pattern resist material per student Written Instructions A variety of embellishments

Equipment Needs: One Table per person with table risers

Skill Level: Intermediate, All levels

Materials Fees: $50

Wet Room
1 Folk School Rd
Brasstown, NC 28902

Description

Become a fashion designer as you create your own nuno dress or coat from concept to clothing. Dye silk fabric, learn patternmaking for your size, and pick up garment construction and layout tricks. With wool, soapy water, and agitation, simultaneously create a completely new fabric and a wearable garment that fits. Wrap up your piece with finishing touches and a fashion show! Some previous felt making experience helpful.

Felt and Embellishment: Experiments in Wool and Culture

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$660

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Felt Making

Brasstown

Week (Sunday-Friday)

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May

Sun

May

Fri

03:00

12:00

Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Schedule Description: Daily

Program Area: Felt Making, Nature Studies, Spinning

Instructor: TahNibaa Naataanii

Studio/Location: Wet Room

Student Materials: Towels ESTIMATED MATERIALS FEE: $50

School Materials: Water, table, cushions (for needle felting).

Instructor Materials: Wool, olive soap, bubble wrap, felting needles, assorted colored Merino wool, Navajo Churro wool, woolen fabric

Equipment Needs: Buckets, hand towels,

Skill Level: All levels

Materials Fees: $50

Wet Room
1 Folk School Rd
Brasstown, NC 28902

Description

Explore hand and needle felting techniques to create bead-embellished wearable art or jewelry, bags, wall hangings, and more. Work with wool from the instructor’s heritage breed Navajo Churro sheep that grow beautiful shades of brown, gray, black, white, and tan, and combine it with merino in many dyed colors. See what happens and how these different kinds of wool behave in different combinations: Churro on Churro, merino on merino, and on! All levels welcome; some physical stamina required.

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