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Classes
Schedule
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Class structures explained (H) is hands on, there will be
lecture moments, but you should expect to get your hands dirty! (L)
these courses are mostly lecture with a minimal amount of hands on
work. (W) workshops are longer in duration - students will leave the
class with completed or nearly completed work.
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H = hands on
L = lecture
W = workshop
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Beginning
Coiled Basketry
Students
learn the basic techniques for making a coiled basket.
Information on choice of materials is discussed, with some historical
background of the art.
Each student will leave the class with
a small completed oval basket (approximately 4" w by 5" l by 2" h.) All
materials are provided. Cost for this 5 hour workshop (two 2.5 hour
sessions) is $40.00.
Class size is limited to 8 people
(minimum of 3 students or the class will be canceled.) back to top
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6 hours W
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Intermediate
Coiled Basketry
Students
build upon the basic techniques with circle starts, openwork
construction, and a variety of fibers. Discussion of form and function,
and impact various stitches and fibers have on these.
Each student will leave the class with
a nearly completed basket (approximately 4" w by 6" l by 3" h.) Basic
materials are provided. Feel free to bring fibers you would like to
incorporate (call beforehand with questions.) Additional core materials
will be available for purchase, if you prefer to create a larger
basket. Cost for this 2 session (6 hours total) workshop is $45.00.
Class size is limited to 8 people
(minimum of 2 students or the class will be cancel.) back to top
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3 hours W -
2 sessions
(6 hours total)
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Beginning
Tapestry
The Basics, Selecting Warp and Weft. Warping the loom, basic joins.
Weaving a circle. back to top
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7 hr H
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Intermediate Tapestry
More joins, Cartoon
development, More Circles and curves. back to top |
7 hr H
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Advanced Tapestry
Cartoon Design, advanced
finishing techniques. Other topics depend on student interest. back to top |
7 hr H
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Polymer
Clay Revealed
This
short (2 hour) lecture introduces student to the amazing possibilities
of polymer clay. A slide show featuring the works of many members of
the National Polymer Clay Guild, as well as an assortment of Susan's
works, will be shown.
Students will have the opportunity to
mix and/or marble some
clay and shape some beads or buttons for baking at home. All materials
provided by the instructor. This class will include an overview of the
various clays available. Cost is $15.00.
Class size is limited to 12 people
(minimum of 3 students or
class will be canceled.) back
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2 hours L
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Basic
Polymer Clay Caning Techniques
Learn
to make the three basic canes which are the basis for almost all
complex canes. Proper conditioning and basic reduction techniques will
be covered, as well as storage options for raw and cured clay. All
materials provided by the instructor. Cost for this 4 hour hands-on
training session is $30.00.
Class size is limited to 8 people
(minimum of 3 students or
class will be canceled.) back
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4 hours H
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Advanced
Caning Techniques
Susan
covers the necessary steps for making two intricate advanced canes for
use as buttons, jewelry, beads, etc.
Shibori | Ikat | Tsunami
- see samples of class work back
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3 hours H
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Walk Away with Useable Art
Susan
takes you through embellishing pens, pencils and small vessels with
polymer clay. Each student completes one simple cane and application of
that cane to an object - special guest lecturers
may be involved- back
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4 hours W-
2 sessions
(8 hours total)
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