WINTER/SPRING 2009 - Craft Alliance

DELMAR LOOPADULT CLASSESSeamless Felting(6 weeks)Instructor: Erin Cork0841 Jan 13-Feb 17 Tue 6:30-8:30PTuition: $130 Members: $117Materials: $25Learn how to create three dimensional felt formsutilizing seamless felting techniques, whilealso learning the fundamentals of felt making.Seamless felting is used to create dimensionalfelt objects that can be felted in their entireform at once. Students will utilize provided andself created templates to develop designs forwearable, functional and sculptural felt objects.This is a great experience for the beginner as wellas the experienced felt maker. Level: AllAges 16 and older are allowed to register foradult fiber classes and workshops.Floor Loom Weaving(6 weeks)Instructor: Denise Mandel0821 Jan 21-Feb 25 Wed 6-9P0822 Jan 22-Feb 26 Thu 10:30A-1:30P0823 Mar 18- Apr 22 Wed 6-9P0824 Mar 19-Apr 23 Thu 10:30A-1:30PTuition: $195 Members: $175Materials Fee: $5Discover the magic of weaving on a fourharnessloom. Fiber Artist Denise Mandel willteach beginners to warp a loom and weave atextile using a variety of different techniques.Intermediate students will explore pattern andweave variations and loom tapestry techniques.Project planning and materials selection will alsobe covered, from weft faced weaves to tapestriesor rag rugs. Emphasis will be on the use of colorand creating textural effects. Level: AllMembers Registration: Nov 24Open Registration: Dec 1Register on-line atwww.craftalliance.orgor call 314-725-1177 x325Six Scarves in Six Weeks(6 weeks)Instructor: Cathy McBride0831 Jan 12-Feb 23* Mon 6-9P0833 April 13-May 18 Mon 6-9P*No class on Feb. 16Tuition: $195 Members: $175Materials: $30Explore various resist techniques includingstitched, clamped and Japanese Tie Dye tocreate textures and patterns on silk and cottonscarves. You will learn to use indigo dye (beautifulblues) as well as fiber reactive dye immersiontechniques and create 6 beautiful scarves in only6 weeks. This is great experience for beginners oradvanced students. Level: AllThe Painted Book(6 weeks)Instructor: Joanne Kluba0851 Jan 14-Feb 18 Wed 6:30-8:30PTuition: $130 Members: $117Materials: $15The painted book combines the disciplines ofpainting and bookbinding and artist Joanne Klubawill teach you how to create these one-of-akindinnovative books. Explore color and formand create a unique book of self-expression.Class includes experiments with calligraphicmark making, words and binding techniques. Nopainting experience required. Level: All.Shibori – The Next Level(6 weeks)Instructor: Cathy McBride0861 March 2-Apri 6 Mon 6-9PTuition: $195 Members: $175Materials: $30From stitched and clamped to advanced resisttechniques, see more of what you can do withcotton, silk and rayon to create beautiful scarvesand fabrics that are perfect to wear or use inquilts and wall pieces. Explore elegant patternsand textured surfaces; work with fiber reactivedyes and Indigo for a range of colors and overdye for intense rich tones. Level: Intermediate toadvanced.22 www.craftalliance.org (314) 725-1177 x 325