Making Puppets and Plays
Make a puppet using needle felting and other mediums. Sculpt the head with unique features
whether animal, creature or humanoid. Make hands, hooves or paws. Your puppet can be
manipulated by rods, wires or strings. Your creation will be about 22” and can be performed on
a table or floor. Compose a script and create a set. Work as a group, partner or solo to end
with a short performance. Have fun and make some magic!
Drop Spindle Wool Spinning Workshop: Session A
Learn the ancient art of spinning wool by hand using a drop spindle! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll discover how to transform raw wool into beautiful yarn. We'll cover fiber preparation, spinning techniques, and how to ply your yarn. Materials provided.
Drop Spindle Wool Spinning Workshop: Session B
Learn the ancient art of spinning wool by hand using a drop spindle! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll discover how to transform raw wool into beautiful yarn. We'll cover fiber preparation, spinning techniques, and how to ply your yarn. Materials provided.
Potholder Weaving: Mastering the Basketweave
Building on the basic tabby weave, explore the design possibilities of longer “floats” which result in double-sided patterns reminiscent of traditional quilting motifs. You’ll complete both coordinating potholders in class.
Sweetheart Twill Weaves Workshop
Using 100% cotton loop materials from a New England family-owned mill and a sturdy metal peg loom, create a coordinating pair of potholders with your choice of traditional or contemporary color schemes. You’ll finish at least one potholder in class and be able to complete the other at home. Printed weaving charts and 100% cotton weaving loops are included in materials fee; bring embroidery scissors. Metal peg loom and hooks available in class for $20 purchase.
Weaving Mug Rugs Workshop
Weave a coordinating set of four mug rugs on the traditional size peg loom with your choice of color ways. Complete four tabby patterns inspired by classic fabric arts, including the nine-patch quilt block, plaid, gingham, and bordered square. Printed weaving charts and 100% cotton weaving loops included in materials fee; bring embroidery scissors. Metal peg loom and hooks available for $20 purchase.
Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving
Rigid Heddle weaving is a great way to learn the basics of weaving and make a great product. Class covers the mechanics of a rigid loom, types of articles we can weave, weaving patterns, design ideas, and finishing. You’ll leave with a handmade piece you’ll be proud to show off or even use every day! Please note: NO class 1/19.
Needle Felted Sculpture Workshop
Bring an idea or just come to play and explore the magical art form of needle felting. Using a special barbed needle and colorful wool, layer and form textures that can be relief sculptures or fully 3 dimensional ones. There are limitless possibilities such as embellishing garments like boiled wool jackets or making puppets. It is an enjoyable medium that is easy to work on anywhere; no water or paint to clean up.
Nuno Felting a Scarf Workshop
Using fine merino and a laminated felting technique utilizing an open weave fabric, such as silk gauze, enables you to create a gossamer scarf. Once wet and agitated the wool will work its way through the fabric weave and permanently bond as it shrinks and creates a unique accessory.
Puppets in Live Theatre
Puppets are a captivating way to bring to life fantastical creatures, wild animals, or characters that cannot be portrayed by a live actor. Discover how puppets can interact with actors to tell a story. In this class, you’ll design and build your own puppet using safe, nontoxic materials such as wool for felting, wood, fabrics, and repurposed objects—perfect tools to help you bring your story to life.
