Guild classes are open to the public – you do not have to be a member of the guild in order to participate in our classes. Click here for more information on registration. More classes will be coming, so check our website often. Also more details on each class and resumes of teachers will be forthcoming.
Class Schedule
A big thank you goes out to Joan Ruane (jsruane@yahoo.com) and Laura Smith (mssmithlg@aol.com) for putting together the Winter 2012 class schedule. Take a look at all the upcoming classes.
FEBRUARY
Inkle Weaving with Joan Ruane
Cancelled - not enough students
Felted Bag with Nancy Crowley
Cancelled - not enough students
Rigid Heddle Weaving with Joan
February 16, 10:00 am to 3:00 pmJust the right time to weave off a nice warm scarf to send to a friend back East! Or keep it yourself. Learn how to use this simple portable loom. Looms available in the studio. You may either bring your own yarn or purchase yarn at the class.
Class Fee: Members $25, non-members $30
Minimum 4 students, maximum 6.
Vest With Attached Sleeves with Carry Wilcox from Silver City
Cancelled - not enough students
MARCH
Knitting a Faroese Shawl with Jill Holbrook
March 3, 9:00 am - 4:00 pmLearn the shaping that creates a top down shawl to drape gracefully from the shoulders encircling the wearer. These are wonderful shawls to wear – warm, comfortable and they look great. Students will knit the beginning of the shawl that may be saved as a sample for future shawls or can be finished after the class for a complete shawl. Using charts, modifying the shawl for different yarns and gauges, and lace patterning is included. Students can work at their own level of comfort from simple to complex. Patterns and handouts will be provided. Bring your own yarn and needle. Sign up and get complete instructions for what to bring.
Class fee: Members $45, non-members $55.
Looking at Twill from Every Angle with Tom Knisely
March 24 & 25, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Class fee: Members $120, non-members $155
Minimum 10 students, maxium 12.
APRIL
Arizona Federation Conference - Fiber Through Time
This is a must for all fiber artists. Start planning now as it is being held in Phoenix and there is every kind of fiber art class that you can think of. Go to http://www.azfed.org and sign up now. Ask for this as a Christmas present and you will not be sorry. Let’s make Bisbee’s presence outstanding at this conference. We can car pool and share rooms.
MAY
Natural Dye Class with Ric Rao
May 5 & 6 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pmThis class will be held at Joan Ruane’s home. Ric will be using 10 different dyes. Things like Cota, hibiscus, cochineal, black walnut and more. You will be dyeing with wool, alpaca, cotton & silk. More details will be coming soon.
Class fee: Members $95, non-members $120
Materials fee: TBD
Class Registration Information
Each class requires that the minimum number of students be registered at least two weeks prior to the first day of the class. If there is not sufficient interest prior to this time, the class will most likely be cancelled, so please register early. The deposit for reserving space for a class is 1/2 of the class fee. The balance is due two weeks before the class takes place. Deposits are not refundable unless you find a replacement for your reservation or if the class is canceled. To reserve your space in the workshop, you must be paid in FULL two weeks prior to the workshop. To register for any of our classes, click here for the registration form (PDF). You can fill out the form and mail it to: Bisbee Fiber Arts, WorkshopsPO Box 418
Bisbee AZ 85603
Please make checks out to: BFAG.
Coming from out of town? Be sure to check the Bisbee Chamber of Commerce web site for lodging and dinning suggestions: www.discoverbisbee.com