Needle and Fiber Arts
EMBROIDERY, KNIT & CROCHET, OSHI-E, SEWING, AND QUILTING
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*N-200: BEGINNER KNITTING LESSONS
*N-300: BEGINNER CROCHET LESSONS
INSTRUCTOR: JULIE BENNETT
Wed., 10:00 a.m. – noon, or by arrangement
TUITION: $20 per one-hour lesson, $50 for three one-hour lessons.
You’ve always wanted to learn how to knit or crochet, admit it. Make beautiful scarves, shawls, mittens, anything you can imagine, as a gift for someone special or for yourself. Knitting and crocheting are relaxing, mindful, and communal activities which have rewarding end results. Our instructor also excels at helping students with incomplete projects or confusing patterns. Must pre-register at least two business days in advance! Please contact the School to schedule your lesson date and time.
*N-300: BEGINNER CROCHET LESSONS
INSTRUCTOR: JULIE BENNETT
Wed., 10:00 a.m. – noon, or by arrangement
TUITION: $20 per one-hour lesson, $50 for three one-hour lessons.
You’ve always wanted to learn how to knit or crochet, admit it. Make beautiful scarves, shawls, mittens, anything you can imagine, as a gift for someone special or for yourself. Knitting and crocheting are relaxing, mindful, and communal activities which have rewarding end results. Our instructor also excels at helping students with incomplete projects or confusing patterns. Must pre-register at least two business days in advance! Please contact the School to schedule your lesson date and time.
CONTEMPORARY OSHI-E
(pronounced oh-she-aye)
The School of the Arts is thrilled to bring a new fiber art to the Alleghany Highlands. The art of oshi-e is for creatives and makers (ages 13+) who love to play with fabric! Contemporary Oshi-e (pronounced ‘oh-she-a’) is based upon an ancient fabric art from Japan. Besides being hung on a wall, oshi-e can be used in scrapbooking, card-making, jewelry, ornaments, and so much more! No art or sewing skills are required. All students will go home with one completed piece. Our Instructor, WENDY CHRISTINE DUKE, has been making oshi-e for over four decades, having learned the technique while living in northern Japan. Her work has been commissioned for more than 50 residential and corporate settings and has won awards regionally, nationally and internationally. These classes are part of her research on a book she is writing as an Introduction to Contemporary Oshi-e. A display of her work and details of the process is on display at the School of the Arts.
NOTE: This semester, BOTH the Basic and Advanced classes are taught simultaneously—a total of THREE Wednesday and SIX Saturday classes available!
NOTE: This semester, BOTH the Basic and Advanced classes are taught simultaneously—a total of THREE Wednesday and SIX Saturday classes available!
F-400: BASIC OSHI-E
INSTRUCTOR: WENDY CHRISTINE DUKE
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
F-400a: Sept. 7
F-400b: Sept. 21
F-400c: Oct. 5
F-400d: Oct. 19
F-400e: Nov. 2
F-400f: Nov. 16
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
F-400g: Sept. 11
F-400h: Oct. 23
F-400i: Nov. 6
TUITION: $40 (includes ALL tools and materials)
You will learn the basics of oshi-e while assembling a quilt-like image of a LEAF or HEART using fabric, cardboard, padding, and glue with only simple tools that most every crafter has used. Students are asked to bring a three-ring binder for handouts and notes, a covered drink /mug for water, and a bag lunch.
INSTRUCTOR: WENDY CHRISTINE DUKE
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
F-400a: Sept. 7
F-400b: Sept. 21
F-400c: Oct. 5
F-400d: Oct. 19
F-400e: Nov. 2
F-400f: Nov. 16
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
F-400g: Sept. 11
F-400h: Oct. 23
F-400i: Nov. 6
TUITION: $40 (includes ALL tools and materials)
You will learn the basics of oshi-e while assembling a quilt-like image of a LEAF or HEART using fabric, cardboard, padding, and glue with only simple tools that most every crafter has used. Students are asked to bring a three-ring binder for handouts and notes, a covered drink /mug for water, and a bag lunch.
F-401: ADVANCED OSHI-E
INSTRUCTOR: WENDY CHRISTINE DUKE
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30/4:00 p.m.
F-401a: Sept. 7
F-401b: Sept. 21
F-401c: Oct. 5
F-401d: Oct. 19
F-401e: Nov. 2
F-401f: Nov. 16
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30/4:00 p.m.
F-401g: Sept. 11
F-401h: Oct. 23
F-401i: Nov. 6
TUITION: $50 (includes ALL tools and materials)
For those who want to continue learning and creating more complex oshi-e pieces, while expanding the skills acquired in the introductory class. You can take this class more than once! This class is taught simultaneously with the Basic class, as much of your initial work will be the same. Students are asked to bring back their three-ring binder, as well as a covered drink /mug for water, and a bag lunch.
INSTRUCTOR: WENDY CHRISTINE DUKE
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30/4:00 p.m.
F-401a: Sept. 7
F-401b: Sept. 21
F-401c: Oct. 5
F-401d: Oct. 19
F-401e: Nov. 2
F-401f: Nov. 16
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30/4:00 p.m.
F-401g: Sept. 11
F-401h: Oct. 23
F-401i: Nov. 6
TUITION: $50 (includes ALL tools and materials)
For those who want to continue learning and creating more complex oshi-e pieces, while expanding the skills acquired in the introductory class. You can take this class more than once! This class is taught simultaneously with the Basic class, as much of your initial work will be the same. Students are asked to bring back their three-ring binder, as well as a covered drink /mug for water, and a bag lunch.
F-402: SPECIAL OSHI-E SESSION AT WENDY’S FAIRFIELD STUDIO
WEEKDAYS ONLY. Dates selected by mutual agreement. Registration through CFSOTA.
Basic Oshi-e 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Advanced Oshi-e 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
TUITION: BASIC $50, ADVANCED $60
Maximum 2 students
Students desiring to advance their oshi-e skills and have access to Wendy’s extensive fabric collection may want to consider a private/semi-private session at her new home studio, just six minutes from Exit 195/off I-81. BASIC or ADVANCED offered. (Alert: STAIRS).
WEEKDAYS ONLY. Dates selected by mutual agreement. Registration through CFSOTA.
Basic Oshi-e 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Advanced Oshi-e 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
TUITION: BASIC $50, ADVANCED $60
Maximum 2 students
Students desiring to advance their oshi-e skills and have access to Wendy’s extensive fabric collection may want to consider a private/semi-private session at her new home studio, just six minutes from Exit 195/off I-81. BASIC or ADVANCED offered. (Alert: STAIRS).
NEEDLE & FIBER ARTS CLASSES IN OUR COURSE CATALOG NOT OFFERED THIS SEMESTER
(LET US KNOW IF YOU'D LIKE TO SEE THEM NEXT SEMESTER!)
*CN-102: CALICO TEDDY BEAR WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN
In this class students will learn basic machine sewing techniques and produce a delightful teddy bear! Students will make one bear in class and be supplied with materials to make a second at home. Students who have their own portable sewing machines are asked to bring them, but the School will also have some available. Suitable for children aged 12ish that have used a sewing machine, teens, and adults.
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN
In this class students will learn basic machine sewing techniques and produce a delightful teddy bear! Students will make one bear in class and be supplied with materials to make a second at home. Students who have their own portable sewing machines are asked to bring them, but the School will also have some available. Suitable for children aged 12ish that have used a sewing machine, teens, and adults.
*CN-106: PIONEER HAND QUILTING
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN
NEW DATES! Still time to sign up. Learn to hand quilt the way your ancestors did, before sewing machines and rotary cutters! Students will supply their own fabric but will be given patterns for each of the 14 blocks in this remarkable log cabin project. You will use your time as your ancestors did, meeting once each month for four months to plan and sew with Brenda and will have sewing to complete between each class meeting. By summer you will be ready to assemble your work of art. A materials list of yardage will be provided at the time of registration.
This class is an ambitious project for children, but we welcome students age 12 and up who have suitable experience in hand-sewing, hand-quilting, and assistance with the the measurement aspect of a log cabin quilt. A great project for old or new fabrics.
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN
NEW DATES! Still time to sign up. Learn to hand quilt the way your ancestors did, before sewing machines and rotary cutters! Students will supply their own fabric but will be given patterns for each of the 14 blocks in this remarkable log cabin project. You will use your time as your ancestors did, meeting once each month for four months to plan and sew with Brenda and will have sewing to complete between each class meeting. By summer you will be ready to assemble your work of art. A materials list of yardage will be provided at the time of registration.
This class is an ambitious project for children, but we welcome students age 12 and up who have suitable experience in hand-sewing, hand-quilting, and assistance with the the measurement aspect of a log cabin quilt. A great project for old or new fabrics.
N-201: SOCK KNITTING
INSTRUCTOR: JULIE BENNETT
In this three-week, advanced beginner class, you will learn how to make socks with several options for the heel. Materials to make one pair of socks will be included for this class (please bring one pair of size 2 or 3 knitting needles). The skills to make dozens more will last a lifetime!
INSTRUCTOR: JULIE BENNETT
In this three-week, advanced beginner class, you will learn how to make socks with several options for the heel. Materials to make one pair of socks will be included for this class (please bring one pair of size 2 or 3 knitting needles). The skills to make dozens more will last a lifetime!
CN-104: MAKE A PUFF QUILT (age 12 to adult)
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN
In this class students will use hand-sewing skills to make a small quilt. Bring either scraps of fabric or two one-yard pieces of quilting fabric. We will supply the fiber to help you make a beautiful quilt puff.
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN
In this class students will use hand-sewing skills to make a small quilt. Bring either scraps of fabric or two one-yard pieces of quilting fabric. We will supply the fiber to help you make a beautiful quilt puff.
CN-103: TURNED-APPLIQUE HAND QUILTING: LOLA'S GARDEN (age 12 to adult)
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN
This class celebrates the heritage of hand quilting in the Alleghany Highlands. Learn to quilt by hand and make a beautiful applique wall-hanging (finished size 12” x 24”) of a flower garden with the School of the Arts' celebrity kitty, Lola, wandering among the blooms. Perfect for someone with a little bit of quilting/hand-sewing experience.
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN
This class celebrates the heritage of hand quilting in the Alleghany Highlands. Learn to quilt by hand and make a beautiful applique wall-hanging (finished size 12” x 24”) of a flower garden with the School of the Arts' celebrity kitty, Lola, wandering among the blooms. Perfect for someone with a little bit of quilting/hand-sewing experience.
CN-101: TURNED-APPLIQUE HAND QUILTING (age 12 to adult)
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN
This class celebrates the heritage art of quilting by hand in the Alleghany Highlands. Learn hand-quilting and make a beautiful applique wall hanging (finished size 12” x 12”) featuring Lola, the beloved kitty of the School of the Arts.
INSTRUCTOR: BRENDA MARTIN
This class celebrates the heritage art of quilting by hand in the Alleghany Highlands. Learn hand-quilting and make a beautiful applique wall hanging (finished size 12” x 12”) featuring Lola, the beloved kitty of the School of the Arts.
