Workshops

Our workshops are held on Thursday May 27th and Friday May 28th.
New Location: Thursday on site and Friday to be held at the Community Center

NEW THIS YEAR!!! In addition, this year we are holding mini-classes
on-site on Saturday and Sunday. The exact location in the tent will be
announced prior to class. The schedule is as follows:

Saturday:
9 a.m. - Crockpot Dyeing Demo - Nancy Wilson
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.- Intro to Knitting with Beads - Judy Ditmore (Interlacements' Booth)
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.- Corking - Linda Smith
1 p.m.- 2 p.m. - Felted Soap and Cat Toy - Kari Usher
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Intro to Knitting with Beads - Judy Ditmore (Interlacements' Booth)
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.- Sorting/Skirting a Fleece - Ruth Baldwin
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.- Knitting with Roving - Pam Dyer

Sunday:
9 a.m. - Crockpot Dyeing Demo - Nancy Wilson
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Intro to Knitting with Beads - Judy Ditmore (Interlacements' Booth)
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Felted Soap and Cat Toy - Kari Usher
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Intro to Knitting with Beads - Judy Ditmore (Interlacements' Booth)
2 p.m. - Preparing Your Yarn for Judging - Nancy Wilson
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Beginning Needle Felting - Kimberly Perkins

For more information about workshops at this year's Fiber Festival, please contact workshops@pagosafiberfestival.com.

Workshop Descriptions ( pdf)

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2010 Schedule

For more detailed descriptions, see the Workshop Descriptions document above.

WORKSHOP	DESCRIPTION	TIME	INSTRUCTOR
Felting a Hat	In this class we will get our hands wet and have FUN while learning to felt without seams. You may choose one of three hat shapes – dome, flat top, or western style - with hat forms provided for class use. You will learn how to finish the edge, as well as tricks and hints. You will leave with your finished hat ready to decorate after it dries.	Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.	Lois Burbach
Beginning Spinning	Instruction on the basic components of the spinning wheel and how it works, and how to make it work will be provided. We will spend time treadling and drafting roving into yarn. Some time will be given to preparation of fiber for spinning by carding and combing. This class is for those with no experience or little experience and no confidence. You CAN spin roving into yarn!!! Bring your own wheel or use one that is provided. Fiber will be provided.	Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.	Linda Smith
A Smorgasbord of Camelid Fibers	A little bit of this, a little bit of that is what a smorgasbord is all about. In this class students will get a chance to sample different camelid fiber blends. We’ll also discuss fiber qualities as well as the animals from which the fibers come. Students are welcome to bring success stories and samples of what has worked well for them as well as things that didn’t turn out quite so well. Students are also welcome to bring fibers they’ve been waiting to work on and aren’t quite confident yet enough to try. Nancy will bring a variety of items she has made from her handspun camelid fibers to share with the class. Students should have a basic knowledge of spinning (preferably with a wheel). If you have wool or cotton hand cards, feel free to bring them, but they are not required.	Thursday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.	Nancy Wilson
Entrelac Knitting	If you would like to increase your knitting repetoire by learning the process of entrelac, this is the class for you. Entrelac is the technique of working triangles and diamonds back and forth, one after another to create a knitted piece.	Thursday 1p.m.-4 p.m.	LInda Smith
Introduction to Plant Dyes	The main focus will be on local plants of the Four Corners area, substantive and adjective; as well as touching on imported plants (madder, cochineal, indigo, etc.); class will be hands-on with preparation of: mordanted skeins/fiber, plant materials, and actual cooking and dyeing of at least 3 pots	Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.	Mary Walls
Nuno Felting a Scarf	Lois Burbach will teach the artistic technique of nuno felting alpaca fibers with open weave fabric and novelty yarn, resulting in a richly textured, yet light weight scarf that drapes beautiful around your neck. Nuno felting (also known as laminate felting) is extremely creative and fun! No sewing, knitting or crocheting is required to make this unique one-of-a-kind piece of fashion art!	Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.	Lois Burbach
Beginning Spinning	Instruction on the basic components of the spinning wheel and how it works, and how to make it work will be provided. We will spend time treadling and drafting roving into yarn. Some time will be given to preparation of fiber for spinning by carding and combing. This class is for those with no experience or little experience and no confidence. You CAN spin roving into yarn!!! Bring your own wheel or use one that is provided. Fiber will be provided.	Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.	Linda Smith
Knitting Without Needles	We will use twisted knit stitch, purl stitch, stockinette stitch, Fair Isle technique, ribbing and short rows (to form heels in socks) We will also address knitting cable patterns. I will provide a wide variety of different handmade oak knitting looms in a variety of sizes and gauges, to play with, as well as traditional picks and specialized tools that can make loom knitting easier.	Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.	Ellen Sibelius
Locker Hooking	Locker hooking is the technique that allows you to create beautiful rugs, pillows, saddle blankets, and other products, without a loom or a spinning wheel. In this class we will make a hot pad using unspun wool that is hooked through a canvas mesh and locked onto the canvas using yarn. It is a simple process that is easily learned.	Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.	Pam Dyer
Introduction to Fiber Beadmaking	Students will learn how to make fiber beads, using distressing and resist techniques, fabric paints, and a variety of natural materials including felt and silk. Students will leave class with a handful of finished beads to embellish their fiber creations and an enthusiasm for the wonderful world of	Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.	Mary Walls
Colcha Embroidery	Colcha Embroidery is a wool on wool embroidry technique indigeneous to Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. The technique was employed by Spanish Colonial setlers by using had spun/hand woven “sabanilla” cloth and colorful embroidery yarns dyed from plants harvested in the area. Students will learn the history of colcha, the technique and traditional patterns that have been passed down through the generations. Each student will receive a 12”x12” piece of “sabanilla” embroidery cloth, embroidery yarns, practice cloth and patterns.	Friday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.	Veronica Coale

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