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Classes January to April 2014 upcoming Exhibitions

A Common Thread January 16 - February 26

Shaping Space: Leslie Pontz March 6 - May 31 Save the Date

14th annual Garage Sale April 12

Textile Center's 20th Birthday Party January 16 Education

New Master Class in Fiber Reactive Dyes pg 4

New Advanced Stitched Shibori pg 6

Fiber Focus: Mawata pg 8 cover: Art Quilt by Susan Stein

Classes & Workshops, January - April 2014

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UPCOMING EXHIBITION Shaping Space Leslie Pontz

Joan Mondale Gallery March 6 - May 31, 2013 Opening reception Thursday, March 6, 6:00 pm Artist will be in attendance "Ms. Pontz is especially inventive blending cotton thread with wire, fabric, iron and chain to make abstract botanical forms.” — New York Times Known for her innovative use of materials and techniques, Leslie Pontz’s sculptures take the traditional textile form of crochet and turn it upside down and inside out, playing with a unique blend of organic materials to create thoughtprovoking and visually complex modern sculptural fiber forms. While Philadelphia-based Pontz’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, Textile Center is pleased to be the first to bring this contemporary fiber artist and her genre-bending pieces to Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. In partnership with Twin Cities Public Television (TPT), Textile Center will produce a short film based on Pontz's visit for broadcast on a regional network of six PBS stations, for streaming on the web and via social media, and for other educational purposes, in order to promote excellence and innovation in the field of fiber arts.

Visiting Artist Workshop 3-D Crochet with Leslie Pontz Friday, March 7, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Learn to work with three dimensional crochet, designing a pattern and creating a small vessel of your own. Experiment with combinations of unusual materials like wire, organza, and found objects. Students should have basic crochet skills including single and half double crochet, increasing and decreasing. Materials fee $30, payable to instructor. Supply list provided. $165/$145 Textile Center Members

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A Common Thread

Annual Textile Center Members Exhibition Joan Mondale Gallery, Library Gallery, Community Gallery & studio January 16 - February 26, 2013 Opening reception Textile Center's 20th Birthday Party Thursday January 16, 6:00 pm

3000 University Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55414 612.436.0464 www.textilecentermn.org

Hours Shop and Gallery Hours

Kicking off Textile Center's 20th birthday year is our annual tribute to our members, A Common Thread. The exhibition — a melange of every style and technique of fiber art imaginable— takes over four gallery spaces, and showcases the best of our members' contemporary work.

Monday – Thursday 10 am – 7 pm Friday & Saturday 10 am – 5 pm Closed Sundays

Library Hours Monday & Thursday 9 am – 1 pm & 5 – 7 pm Tuesday 9 am – 7 pm Wednesday & Friday 9 am – 1 pm Saturday 12 – 4 pm Closed Sundays & holidays

Parking Available in the lot behind our building, and one block north of University on SE 29th Ave. Limited one–hour on street parking on University.

Classes Table of Contents Dyes & Surface Design

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Knitting & Crochet

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Sewing 8 Technology for Artists

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Felting 11

Mako Sica Coat by Mary Mortenson

TEXTILE CENTER'S 20th BIRTHDAY BASH Textile Center is turning 20! Please join us as we gather to celebrate 20 fantastic years of fiber art, and celebrate the most recent work of our members at the opening of A Common Thread Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 6 pm www.textilecentermn.org/birthdaybash

3-D & Mixed Media

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Beading & Needlework

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Partner Classes 13 Training & Information Sessions

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Registration Information

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New to Fiber Art?

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Honoring textile traditions and promoting excellence and innovation in fiber art

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Classes and Workshops Visiting Artist: Julie Crabtree Print and Stitch

Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Learn a variety of printing methods from mono printing, to stamp pads, to lino cutting. Use bubble wrap, string, and textured surfaces with various paints and embossing agents, to create designs that can be further embellished by freemotion machine and hand stitching. Layers of sheers and nets will be stitched, burned back, distressed, and further embellished with bobbin couching, beads and trinkets to create a textured surface with interesting design. The finished samples can be used to frame or cut and made into pincushions, ornaments, small herbal sachets, and book marks. Materials fee $20, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Instructor: Julie Crabtree $260/$226 Textile Center Members

Dyes & Surface Design Color Wheel in Cotton

Paint a Skein

Thursday, January 23, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Tuesday, January 28, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Dye two sets of complete color wheels and their afterimage hues, creating a 48 color spectrum of fat quarters and fat eighths. Use just two sets of primary colored dyes, one warm and one cool, and learn how to get exactly the color you and be able to reproduce it. Learn how and why afterimages help you to enhance the dominant colors in your project. We will work with cotton fabric and fiber reactive dyes. This class is a great introduction to working with these versatile dyes; if you have no dye experience, this session is highly recommended as your first class. Supply list provided. Partner class with Weavers Guild of Minnesota.

Add some hand painted skeins to your yarn stash! We will spend the evening in the dye lab with your favorite yarn. You can bring animal fibers like wool, silk, and alpaca. You can also bring plant-based fibers like cotton, bamboo, and linen. Learn what dyes and chemicals to use for the different fibers and how to blend colors or make bold stripes as you paint. Materials fee $3, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.

Instructor: Susan Antell $38/$33 Textile Center & Weavers Guild Members

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Instructor: Lauren Oland $40/$35 Textile Center Members

Classes and Workshops Variations on a Theme: Arashi Shibori

Thursday, January 30, 6:00 - 9:00 pm An introduction to shibori, the Japanese tradition of resist dyeing fabric. Learn a variety of twisted, braided, and wrapped techniques to create patterns in your fabric before you dye. Add layers of dye colors to your fat quarters of fabric and discover that the folds and creases create variations in colors and patterns. Then use your material for a special project, like a quilt or artwear. Materials fee $25, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Instructor: Sandra Brick $40/$35 Textile Center Members

Beginner's Katazome: Stencils, Paste & Color

Thursday, February 27, 6:00 - 10:00 pm Saturday, March 1, Saturday, March 8 & Sunday, March 9, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Variations on a Theme: Ita-jime Shibori

Saturday, February 15, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm A continuation of our introduction to shibori, the Japanese tradition of resist dyeing fabric. In this class, learn a variety of ita-jime techniques to clamp folded fabrics to create complex patterns before you dye. Then add layers of colors and the folds in the fabric and clamped shapes will resist the dye to create the design. Make custom fat quarters of cotton fabric for your special projects. Materials fee $25, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Instructor: Sandra Brick $40/$35 Textile Center Members

In the first two sessions, create your own stencils for katazome, a Japanese paste-resist stencildyeing technique. Each student will make one stencil using Yupo paper and one using the traditional Japanese stencil paper, called shibugami. This paper is made from mulberry fiber and is smoked with persimmon tannin, making it water resistant and strong. The concept of Notan, the Japanese word meaning light-dark, will be introduced as part of the design process. You may create original designs or use design resources provided. In the remaining sessions, you’ll apply your stencil designs to fabric using rice paste resist, and then brush on natural pigments and dyes and learn about the uses of soymilk in surface design. Each student will complete two lengths of Katazome approximately 22”x 36”, 1 hemp and 1 silk. Use your completed work in your own projects. Materials fee $58, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Instructor: Kit Eastman $298/$260 Textile Center Members


Classes and Workshops Independent Study: Shibori Lab

Advanced Stitched Shibori

Set aside a day to experiment in the dye lab with expert supervision. Bring your project plan and necessary supplies to the dye lab and Sandra will help you through any questions or challenging technical or artistic points in your project. You can bring fabric yardage, scarf blanks, or a piece of clothing that needs a new life. The class will work with Procion dyes to be used on plant based fibers like cotton, bamboo, and linen or silk.

You have the basic stitched shibori skills and want to take your work further. Expand on your stitching techniques like ori-nui, mokume and karamatsu and dye your pieces with multiple color layers to give your work more depth and artistry. Create intricate patterns on fabric pieces to use as studies or for future projects like quilts, clothing, or wall art. Materials fee $15, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Prerequisite: Stitched Shibori, or permission from the instructor.

Saturday, March 15, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Instructor: Sandra Brick $72/$63 Textile Center Members

Tuesdays, April 1, 8, & 15, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Sandra Brick $116/$102 Textile Center Members

Painting on Fabric

Saturday, April 5, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Use Dye-na Flow and Lumiere paints to easily enhance your next quilt, garment, home décor, and fiber art. From watercolor effects to printed motifs, and stenciling to resists, you can experiment with small samples that can be used as reference or later make into a wall hanging. Materials fee $25, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Instructor: Susan Stein $72/$63 Textile Center Members

Art Quilt 101

Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fabric Art Workshop

Saturday & Sunday, March 29 & 30 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Dive into new fiber adventures and treat yourself to two days of creative play with Susan Stein. This is your chance to try a double-scoop of techniques for coloring, embellishing, and manipulating fiber and fabric. Techniques include image transfer, painting with watercolor effects, printing with paint, paintstiks, silk fusion, foil on fabric, altering Lutradur, discharging color, making beads, and fusible collage. This class is jam packed with ideas to inspire you. Materials fee $40, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Instructor: Susan Stein $140/$122 Textile Center Members

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Go from sources of inspiration, to fabric studies, to methods of working, to a finished art quit. Make a small wall piece using a variety of techniques, which will be demonstrated and implemented in class. Fuse or stitch elements together and quilt layers if time allows, after a discussion of different approaches. Adventurous beginner to intermediate level skills needed. Materials fee $40, payable to the instructor. No supply list. Instructor: Susan Stein $140/$122 Textile Center Members

Classes and Workshops Reactive Dyes Master Class

Mondays, February 3 through March 10 (6 sessions), 6:00 - 9:00 pm An in-depth and hands on master class in Procion dyes for cellulose based fibers. Become confident in pigment properties, complementary colors, grays, scrunching, layering tints, muted hues and creating a palette in this six-session class. Susan will explain how layering harmonious and contrasting pigments can give you visual texture, and how to manipulate fabric and dyes to obtain color depth, and how to create repeatable and predictable colors. Each week will build on the previous week’s learning. Supply list provided. Materials fee $21, payable to the instructor. Instructor: Susan Antell $230/$200 Textile Center Members

Knit & Crochet Art Deco Beaded Scarf

Tuesday, February 4, 6:00 - 9:00 pm & Tuesday, February 11, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Learn techniques for adding beads to your knit projects as you create an art deco beaded scarf, a reversible scarf, knit with beads placed in a graduated fashion at both ends. We will discuss bead sizes, stringing and bead knitting techniques and pre-string 6/0 TOHO seed beads before knitting. Learn to use selvedge edge stitches in your knitting as well as techniques for wet blocking to achieve the desired result. Students should know how to knit and purl. Materials fee $15, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.

Cozy Slippers

Thursdays, January 23 & 30 6:00 - 9:00 pm Warm up all the way down to your toes by learning to crochet a very versatile slipper body. Get practice by making it twice! Once you have completed your pair, have fun decorating it while professionally finishing it with a trim. Add three-dimensional embellishments like crocheted flowers, stars, or leaves. Beginners are welcome! Supply list provided. Instructor: Lauren Oland $72/$63 Textile Center Members

Instructor: Diane Augustin $68/$59 Textile Center Members

Wild Animal Hat

Tuesdays, February 18 & 25 6:00 - 9:00 pm Learn to knit or crochet a basic hat shape geared towards your favorite child. Use certain yarns, embellishments and distinguishing ear shapes to make charming animal characteristics. It could be a snuggly lamb, a curious bear, or a little mouse – let your imagination run wild! Knitters and crocheters are welcome. Beginner level crochet or knitting skills required. Supply list provided. Instructor: Lauren Oland $72/$63 Textile Center Members


Classes and Workshops Art Deco Beaded Wristers

Beaded Mobius Cowl

Compliment the Art Deco Beaded Scarf with these stunning wristers. The cuffs are knit in the round on double pointed needles with beads placed in a graduated order from the bottom up. They are reversible, displaying a different look on each side. We will prestring the seed beads in class before knitting the project. We will discuss bead sizes, stringing, and bead knitting techniques. Advanced beginner skills required. Materials fee $15, payable to the instructor.

Learn how to knit a continuous Mobius shape cowl using an innovative cast on technique. This is a two-project class so the cast on can be done again at the second class. We will be adding beads to both projects. In the first session we will be randomly placing about 300 beads throughout. For the second session, we will follow a particular pattern for placing about 600 beads. Students should know how to knit and purl. Materials fee $12, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.

Tuesday, March 25, 6:00 - 9:00 pm


Fiber Focus: Mawata Fibers

Wednesday, March 26, 6:00 - 9:00 pm Mawata silk is made through a stack of individual cocoons, which have been cleaned, stretched, and usually dyed to form a rectangular shape. When gently pulled, the Mawata fibers can be knit or crocheted directly from the stretched cocoons creating a luxurious yarn and fabric. We will focus on the Mawata fibers, discussing their many possibilitie, then teach a simple wrist cuff shape that celebrates the beauty of the fibers. You will have the choice to keep your wristlet simple, or add buttons, beads, and trim. Beginner level crochet or knitting skills are suggested. Supply list provided. Materials fee $12, payable to the instructor includes mawata fiber. Instructor: Lauren Oland $38/$33 Textile Center Members

Wrapped in Door County

Saturday, April 5, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm This classic pattern is perfect for anytime knitting and wearing. Toss it over your shoulders or wrap it as a scarf. We will use double knit weight yarn for this class, however the versatile pattern will contain information for many different weights of yarn. We will also discuss bead sizes, stringing, and bead knitting techniques. Then you will prestring beads before knitting the project. You may choose to either knit them into position or place beads randomly throughout the project. Materials fee $12, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Instructor: Diane Augustin $40/$35 Textile Center Members

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Thursdays, April 17 and 24, 6:00 - 8:00 pm


Sewing Down and Dirty Pattern Drafting Wednesdays, January 15, 22, & 29 6:00 - 9:00 pm

We will start with an overview of the basics of pattern making. Then, you will learn to measure, draft, and fit a basic skirt and bodice pattern to fit your shape. There will be a little homework between sessions. Throughout the class, you will learn quick tricks, when it is possible to cheat and when you really have to do things the hard way. After taking this class, you will know enough to be dangerous and feel confident to be the boss of your own pattern. You should have some sewing experience. Supply list provided. Instructor: Lynn Cooper $116/102 Textile Center Members

Hand Sewing Essentials

Wednesdays, February 5 & 12 6:00 - 9:00 pm Ditch the sewing machine and get back to basics learning essentials like hand stitching a hem, repairing a coat button, and inserting a snap. Learn helpful finishing techniques while creating a fun cup cozy to keep your drink warm this winter. Supply list provided. Instructor: Sara Langworthy $72/$63 Textile Center Members

Classes and Workshops Dressmaker’s Bag

Scared of Your Serger?

Thursdays, February 20 & 27 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Monday, March 31, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Learn basic sewing skills as you make a cute and useful bag. We will use this project as a way to learn all the basics: cut patterns, fuse interfacings, sew seams, stitch darts, insert zippers, topstitch patch pockets, fit linings and press straight straps. When you finish this class, you will know all the beginning sewing skills you need to make any basic project or a simple dress, top or skirt and have a handy tote bag. Bring your sewing machine in good working order. Supply list provided.

Vanquish the scary beast and start working on all those projects that are waiting for you. Bring your serger in good working order, along with its instruction manual and be prepared to get hands on. Lynn will guide you through the what, where and when about threads and threading, tension and getting started with serging. You will try some small projects during class. Supply list provided. Instructor: Lynn Cooper $40/$35 Textile Center Members

Instructor: Lynn Cooper $72/$63 Textile Center Members

Eco Fashion Challenge

Hello My Name Is

Gather with other eco-minded artists and designers to discuss the beauty and creative challenges of designing with thrift-found fabrics, remnants, and precious vintage odds and ends. Put together a project plan for what you are aiming to create to discuss with rest of the group before the biggest and greatest sustainable textile arts source of the year – Textile Center's Garage Sale! Once you find your treasures to work with, reconvene with the group and get to work in an inspired environment. Enjoy time in the dye lab, time for sewing and embellishing, and introductions or refreshers on skills such as applique, reverse applique, and embroidery while classmates cheer you on to finish a beautiful, sustainable design! In the last session, get your work photographed to be part of our online Garage Sale Gallery. One free admission ticket to the Garage Sale on Saturday, April 12 for registered students. Materials fee $3, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.

Thursdays, April 3, 6:00 - 8:00 pm & April 17 & 24, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Friday February 28, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Let us introduce you to your sewing machine. Bring your machine and some basic sewing supplies and spend some time with your machine, getting to know one another. Try threading and adjusting tension. Find out if you have the right bobbin and needles. Learn what to do when it makes that funny noise or creates the dreaded "thread octopus." Ages 16 and up are welcome. Please ensure your machine is in good working order before you come to class. Supply list provided. Instructor: Sara Langworthy $40/$35 Textile Center Members

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Monday, March 17, 6:00 - 9:00 pm Learn a variety of techniques to turn fabric, beads, and ribbons into beautiful flowers using hand sewing, folding and manipulating fabrics, beading and more. Once you have created your blossoms and blooms, learn how to attach them to hair clips, make jewelry, and many other ideas for using them to decorate and add to other creative projects. Ages 16 and up are welcome. Materials fee $10, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Instructor: Sandra Brick $40/$35 Textile Center Members

Instructor: Lauren Oland $116/$102 Textile Center Members


Classes and Workshops House Warming

Tuesdays, April 29 & May 6 6:00 - 9:00 pm Intimidated by sewing handwovens, thick upholstery, and other funky fabrics? Fear no more. This basic project will teach you the skills you need to know to tackle your own projects. While constructing a basic pillow in class, learn the fundamental techniques for working with beyond-the-ordinary fabrics. Discover how to get nice seams and corners with challenging materials and how to insert a zipper. Bring your sewing machine in good working order. Supply list provided. Partner class with the Weavers Guild of Minnesota. Instructor: Sara Langworthy $38/$33 Textile Center & Weavers Guild Members

Technology for Artists Etsy Behind the Scenes

Tuesday, January 28, 6:00 - 8:00 pm A behind-the-scenes tour of the seller’s experience at Etsy.com. Etsy advocate and shopkeeper Becka Rahn will show you the insider’s view of what it takes to set up and maintain your own shop. She will share time saving tips, show you built-in tools and resources, and answer your questions of what to expect before you open the virtual doors on your shop. Instructor: Becka Rahn $16/$14 Textile Center Members

Preparing a Class Proposal

Tuesday, February 18, 6:00 - 9:00 pm You have the skills; you have the enthusiasm; but you don't know how to get started? Learn from the experts how to write a compelling and accurate class description, what questions the venue is going to ask you and how to calculate expenses and materials fees. Then think about your class structure, how to decide if the students would benefit from handouts, what materials to provide and how to accurately plan for the class you want. Instructors: Becka Rahn and Sandra Brick $16/$14 Textile Center Members

Online Applications 101

Tuesday, March 4, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Advanced Pattern Drafting

Wednesdays, April 9, 16, 23 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Build on the pattern making skills you developed in the Down and Dirty Pattern Drafting Class! The first week we will discuss dart and seam manipulation, adding fullness to slopers, and edge finishes. Then, students will work on individual pattern making projects, based on previously drafted and fitted personal slopers. Supply list provided. Prerequisite: Down and Dirty Pattern Drafting. Instructor: Lynn Cooper $116/$102 Textile Center Members

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Many galleries, shops, and exhibitions are collecting calls for entry or grant applications online. We will give you the tips on how to be best prepared. From describing your technique and materials to artist statements, uploading the correct size photos to paying jury fees, this session can help make this process less intimidating. Instructor: Becka Rahn $16/$14 Textile Center Members

Classes and Workshops Intro to Digital Fabric Design

Mondays March 3, 10 & 17 6:00 - 8:30 pm Learn the basics for creating simple and seamless repeat patterns to use for designing your own fabrics. The first class will focus on setting up files for digital fabric printing through services like Spoonflower.com and learning the vocabulary of repeats and digital design. We will move on to creating a simple seamless repeat from your artwork and get tips for working with color, rescaling your artwork and more. This class will be a combination of hands-on, demo/lecture, and computer time. You should be comfortable with basic computer skills (cut & paste, uploading a file, etc). This class will be held at the computer lab at Pratt School (66 Malcom Avenue) through a partnership with Minneapolis Community Education. Instructor: Becka Rahn $72/$64 Textile Center Members

Bright Badge

Saturday, April 5, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Stand out in a crowd with your light-up circuits badge. Sew a wearable circuit with conductive thread and LED lights. Make a battery packet and a switch with conductive fabric. Add embroidery or felt to make it into your own unique piece of electro-textile wearable art. No electronics experience needed, just some basic hand-sewing skills! With the skills and techniques you learn working with these high-tech materials, you will be ready to work with conductive textiles in your future projects. Materials fee $12, payable to the instructor. Ages 9 and up are welcome. Partner class with the Weavers Guild of MN. Instructor: Janet Groenert $35/$30 Textile Center & Weavers Guild Members

Felting Intro to Needle Felting

Thursday, January 29, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Discover the joys of “painting” with wool roving! Learn about the tools, materials, and techniques that will allow you to achieve a painterly effect when needle felting on felted wool pieces to frame or embellish your favorite wool sweater hat, or mittens. Ages 16 and up are welcome. Materials fee $15, payable to the instructor. Optional supply list provided. Instructor: Christy Binoniemi $30/$25 Textile Center Members

Merino Prefelt Scarf or Cowl

Thursday, January 30, 6:00 - 9:00 pm Create an original scarf or cowl using Australian merino prefelt and hand dyed merino silk and embellishing fibers. Learn how to utilize the Palm Washboard felting tool to make wet felting easier on your body and so much fun! You will create a double-sided design on your scarf or cowl with no rolling involved. Materials fee $38, payable to the instructor: Supply list provided. Instructor: Robbin Firth $40/$35 Textile Center Members

Felted Vessel

Sunday, February 16, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Take your wool to three dimensions to create a seamless felted vessel. Use the wool fibers to create a finished form with no sewing, knitting or crocheting. Jill will guide you through the process, showing how pulling, stretching and rubbing your felt can sculpt it into an interesting shape. Silk fibers, fabric, and yarns will be used to add surface color and texture to your finished piece. Supply list provided. Materials fee $30, payable to the instructor. Instructor: Jill Lynn $125/$110 Textile Center Members


Classes and Workshops Winter Frost

Wednesdays, February 19 & 26 6:00 - 8:30 pm Explore needle and wet felting with this fabulous combination technique of burned out velvet and wool fibers. Incorporate water, a silk scarf base, wool roving, and burned out velvet to make an amazing accessory that is a beautiful fusion of fibers. The technique is easy to learn and will inspire you to new creative ways to work with these materials. There will be some homework between class sessions. Materials fee $42, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Instructor: Robbin Firth $62/$54 Textile Center Members

3-D Felted Creature

Monday, March 10, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Learn to felt the handful of shapes that form the basis for virtually any felted 3-D sculpture you can imagine. You’ll learn shaping and connecting tips and take home a small felted animal made in class. Use your own pet as inspiration or make the animal you always wished you had. Ages 16 and up welcome. Materials fee $15, payable to the instructor. Optional supply list provided. Instructor: Christy Binoniemi $30/$25 Textile Center Members

Cross Hatch Scarf

Monday, March 31, 6:00 - 9:00 pm Create your own lattice style scarf or wrap that looks like an open weave of criss-crossed fibers. This technique makes a beautiful scarf that looks complicated, but is easy to learn. We will use merino roving, silk embellishing threads and your own scrap yarn bits to create the design by wet felting with the easy-to-use Palm Washboard. Materials fee $30, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Instructor: Robbin Firth $40/$35 Textile Center Members

Flower & Vine

Saturday, April 5, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Discover how to felt flowers with long stems to create a belt or necklace. Learn an easy technique using the Palm Washboard felting tool to make elegant flowers, a stem, and then how to connect them to make fashionable accessories. Some felting experience required. Materials fee $30, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Instructor: Robbin Firth $40/$35 Textile Center Members

3-D & Mixed Media Rhomboid Basket

Saturday, May 3, 12:00 - 4:00 pm Begin with a unique rhomboid-shaped base made of cedar. Then using dyed and natural spokes and weavers, construct a basket with blocks of color along all four sides of the basket. Where the blocks and colors are is up to you. Finish off the rim with leather. Your finished basket will be about 12 inches long by 4 inches wide and 5-7 inches tall. Perfect for a table top or small decorative storage. Open to all levels of basket weavers. Materials fee $25, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. This is a partner class with the Weavers Guild of Minnesota. Instructor: Marlene Meyer $58/$50 Textile Center & Weavers Guild Members

Beading & Needlework Beaded Bracelet

Saturday, February 1, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Learn how beads and waxed thread can be combined to make a simple and sweet bracelet. No beading or macrame experience necessary. The chances are good you will leave with your bracelet finished and on your wrist. Materials fee $20 payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Instructor: Sandra Brick $38/$33 Textile Center Members


Classes and Workshops Visiting Artist: Marjolein Dallinga Felt in Form, Form in Felt Thursday March 27, 7:00 pm

Join us for an evening with artist Marjolein Dallinga as she talks about the history of felt, her inspirations, contemporary felt artists, and her own experiences with this art form. This lecture co-sponsored by Minnesota Felters Guild. Tickets $10. Register in advance or at the door.

WGM Partner Classes

NEW More Bengala Dye

Please register for the following classes through the Weavers Guild of Minnesota at 612.436.0463 or www.weaversguildmn.org

Chiaki will encourage playing with the dyes as students get introduced to ‘Itajime,’ a clamp dyeing technique. Move beyond traditional soaking dye processes to create pattern rich fabric as you knead in the dye. Materials fee $15, payable to the instructor.

Try It! Bengala Dye

Saturday, February 1, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm A natural Japanese dye, Bengala dyes are made from soil, 'environmentally safe' and fun to use. Learn about the history and cultural significance of this unique dye form. This is not a soaking dye, so be ready to knead the material! Materials fee $15, payable to the instructor. Instructor: Chiaki O'Brien $25/$21 Textile Center and WGM Members

Indigo

Tuesday, February 25, 5:30 - 8:30pm Learn how to use the unparalleled blues of indigo in your own fiber art! Explore a dye vat and dye with natural indigo and pre-reduced crystals, two forms of indigo that require different preparation and yield different shades. Bring up to 1 pound of any undyed plant or animal yarn or fiber. No previous dyeing experience is required. Materials fee $20, payable to the instructor. Instructor: Cassie Warholm Wohlenhaus $30/$25 Textile Center and WGM Members

Saturday, March 22, 10:00 am - 12:30pm

Instructor: Chiaki O'Brien $25/$21 Textile Center and WGM Members

Table Runner on the Rigid Heddle Saturday & Sunday, April 5 & 6 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Bring your cotton fabrics, odds and ends or yardage from your stash in colors that you like. Design, set up, weave and finish a piece approximately 14" x 30". Bring your frame loom in good working condition or rigid heddle looms are available to use during class for a $100 refundable damage deposit. Instructor: Traudi Bestler $99/$83 Textile Center and WGM Members

Saori - Japanese Freestyle Weaving Saturday, April 19, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

The instructor will lead you through this "freestyle" weaving process on a SAORI original floor loom. Try your hands at this fun color blending, creative, and expressive weaving style. Materials fee $25, payable to the instructor. Instructor: Chiaki O'Brien $50/$41 Textile Center and WGM Members


Classes and Workshops Registration Information Register Online (New!) www.textilecentermn.org/classes Register by Phone Please call 612-436-0464 Register by Mail or Fax Print registration form on our website. Fax your completed form to 612-436-0466, or mail it with your payment to Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Please Register Early! Class size is limited and filled on a first–come, first–served basis. Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration by cash, check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx or Discover). A $10 nonrefundable processing fee is included in the registration fee. You are enrolled in your class when your registration is received; Textile Center does not send registration confirmation. Partner Classes These classes are co-sponsored with our partner organizations. Please see class description for registration instructions. Textile Center members receive members price for these classes.

New to Fiber Art?

Don't know where to get started? Here are some classes we suggest if you are a fiber art beginner. These classes are an introduction to a technique or skill and require no previous experience. Color Wheel in Cotton Painting on Fabric Cozy Slippers Hand Sewing Essentials Hello My Name Is Intro to Needle Felting Cross Hatch Scarf

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Cancellations If minimum enrollment is not met by the registration deadline, we reserve the right to cancel any class. If we cancel for any reason, you will receive a full refund of registration fees via check. Materials Fees Many classes require a materials fee to cover supplies provided by the instructor. These materials fees are payable to the instructor at the first class meeting. Please do not include materials fees with your registration. Supply Lists Some classes also have a supply list of items that you need to bring to class. Please download your supply list from our website: www.textilecentermn.org/classes You may also request that your supply list be sent via postal mail or email. Withdrawals If your notice of withdrawal is received at least 3 business days before the start of your class, you will receive a refund via check of your registration fee, minus the $10 processing fee per class. There is no refund of registration or processing fees if your notice of withdrawal is received less than 3 business days before the start of your class. We will be happy to provide you with a receipt for your donation to Textile Center.

Dye Lab Training

Tuesday January 28, 5:00 - 5:45 pm OR Wednesday March 19, 12:00 - 12:45 pm Learn the ABCs of what it takes to rent the dye lab for yourself or a group of your friends. This free training session will show you what is available in the lab, what materials are included in your fee and the safety equipment you should be familiar with. We will go through the process of making your reservation and everything else you need to know. Free. Please pre-register for this session.

Classes and Workshops

Beaded Bracelet, pg 12 Wrapped in Door County, pg 8

Felted Vessel, pg 11

Art Deco Beaded Wristers pg 8 Print and Stitch, pg 4

Merino Prefelt Scarf, pg 11

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Textile Center is turning 20! Please join us as we gather to celebrate 20 fantastic years of fiber art, and celebrate the most recent work of our members at the opening of A Common Thread. www.textilecentermn.org/birthdaybash

Textile Center's 20th Birthday Bash Save the date: January 16, 6 pm


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