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June 21-23, 2013 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL
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Subject
Bead Weaving Beading Color Work
Crochet Design Dyeing
Dyeing: Natural Fabric Painting Fascinator Hats
Felting : Wet Felting Handspinning Jewelry
Knitting Kumihimo Lace
Needle Felting Polymer Clay Spinning
Surface Design Technique Weaving
Weaving: Continuous Strand Weaving: Continuous Warp Weaving: Tablet Weaving

Classes By: Natasha Lehrer
Felting : Wet Felting

Class ID: 1163 - Balloon Vessels

Teacher: Natasha Lehrer
Class Level: Beginner (no experience)
Class Type: Half Day
Class Date: Friday August 1st
Class Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Class Location: 1

Adorn your home with stylish and sleek vessels, all made from a simple balloon! In this action-oriented class we'll layer wool, fibers, and embellishments over a balloon base. The final product is shaped and stiffened so you walk away with an amazing fiber art piece for your home, knitting needles, utensils and more! Come to have fun and learn!

Students Will Learn: layering, color design, wet felting, shaping and sculpting techniques and how to work with stiffener products to add stability and rigidity to their work

Homework: nothing

Materials Fee: $10.00
   *Material fees are separate from class fees and paid to the instructor the day of the class.

Materials Fee Includes: 2 oz. hand dyed merino wool batting, silk, bamboo, Angelina, threads, fabric, balloon, nylon stocking, clips, stiffener

Students Should Bring: nothing

Teacher Will Supply: scissors, towels, soap,

Minimum Age: 8
Maximum Class Size: 20
Class Fee: $75.00


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Needle Felting

Class ID: 1184 - Lil Lovebirds

Teacher: Natasha Lehrer
Class Level: Beginner (no experience)
Class Type:
Class Date: Sunday August 3rd
Class Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Class Location: B

What can be more darling than two birds sharing a heart-shaped kiss? Needle felt this cute pair and hang in a baby's nursery, in a sewing room, on a Christmas tree, or for a friend. Fun and adorable, you will enjoy this easy class!

Students Will Learn: how to roll a ball, create flat pieces, assemble and shape, add details, work with small felt shapes and general needle felting techniques and tips

Class Prerequisites(Students should know): nothing

Materials Fee: $8.00
   *Material fees are separate from class fees and paid to the instructor the day of the class.

Materials Fee Includes: hand dyed needle felting roving, silk ribbon for hanging, connecting wire

Students Should Bring: nothing

Teacher Will Supply: Felting needles and foams, scissors

Minimum Age: 10
Maximum Class Size: 25
Class Fee: $40.00


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