Thursday, May 4
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7:00-9:00a.m.
Morning Class Registration
Check in, grab your name badge, registration package and find out where your class will be located.
8:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Church Doll with Tina Hatem
The history of Church Dolls dates back to the time of the Civil War. Mothers and grandmothers used hankies or pillowcases to fashion cloth dolls to be used in church. These dolls would amuse the children and make no noise if dropped! In this class we will be making an 11 inch pillowcase version of the Church Doll with a modern take. The dolls will be done with fabrics and embellishments to give a nod to Philadelphia and its most famous revolutionary crafter, Betsy Ross. Think of it as a souvenir of your time in Philly! This class is appropriate for crafters and sewers of all levels, novice to very experienced. All materials and supplies will be provided but those who wish to bring their own sewing needles, pins or scissors are welcome to do so. We will also be making the quick no-sew (and no cutting) hankie version of the doll so those who have a hankie that they would like to use should bring it! Class limited to 20 students. Fee: $50
Unique Teddy Broach with Alisa Hubenko
Hello my dear friend!
Are you ready to trust me and create such beauty with your own hands? In four hours we will create your unique teddy brooch. This will not be a simple brooch. You can wear it like a necklace.
You can decorate your house with it in a cute frame or attach a magnet to it and decorate your fridge with it. One bear and four uses.
I will teach you. I will tell you all my secrets. We will have a wonderful time in great company, chat and get to know each other better.
Bring along your favorite small straight-blade scissors and small tweezers. We will work quickly and have time for everything.
It's great if you have minimal sewing skills. And if you don't know how to sew, it's not a problem. I will send you information before the lesson so you can learn two simple sewing steps at home and be ready to sew in a group. Bring scissors and tweezers with you.
Minimum hand sewing skills required. Class limited to 20 students. Fee $70
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Make a doll or teddy bear dress with Amparo Sanchez-Sarmiento
I will show you how to draw a pattern and execute a s9mple dress suitable for a doll or bear. I will provide the notions and fabrick for up to a 15 inch dress. Bring your favorite needles and a pair of scissors. Class limited to 5 students. Fee $40
9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
(FULL DAY CLASSES, with 1 hour break for lunch on your own)
Rabbit box with Tami Eveslage
Learn to sculpt a rabbit’s head in Paperclay! We’ll learn how to create a head armature with a method which can easily be adapted to other animals, how to add sections of Paperclay to create a tapered head, chubby rabbit cheeks, etc., how to create a smooth surface and fur texture, finishing options, and lots of general tips for making sculpting in Paperclay a satisfying experience. We’ll finish our creations by mounting them on a decorated box. All levels are welcome in this class. If you have never sculpted before, this fun and informative class will introduce you to a medium with endless possibilities—and you will have an adorable rabbit box to display with pride! Experienced sculptors will enjoy this light hearted project and the glimpse into another artist’s process, and may even learn something new (I always do!) Class limited to 20 students. Fee $75
8-1/2 in Mohair Fox with Allen Hsu
Scarlet is a 8.5” tall red fox. He is made of red/brown mohair.
His front body, inner ears and tail end are made of white mohair. I will pre-jointed the arms, legs and body together. Students will learn how to make the fox head (face, needle felting the chin, assemble eyes and ears) and joint the head with the body. In the end, students should be able to finish the fox during the class time. Class limited to 8 students. Fee $125
11:45a.m.-1:00p.m.
Afternoon Class Registration
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1:00-4:30p.m.
Bear Head Pin with Mary Beckner Houseman
In this class you will be completing a pre-sewn bear head pin. The kit includes: heads made from mohair,
glass eyes, thread for the nose, Safety pin, and thread to close. I will supply: polyfil to stuff the heads, Stuffing tools, Needles. The students need to bring scissors to cut thread. Class limited to 20 students. Fee $20
Wet felt a Needle Keep Donna Manthey
Tired of not finding the right sized needle before beginning a project? Or finding it where it should not be? During this class you will make the base through a wet felting process, shape it to form a space to add the felt pages. I will bring a variety of roving for use. Please contact me regarding colors if you have a preference, materials used. I will also bring a variety of ribbons, yarns, buttons, threads and other other embellishments to chose to take with you to finish the project. I will demonstrate how to add pages to the base and provide instructions. The base will need drying time, overnight, prior to adding the pages. Please let me know if you need any help with the finishing process, and will set up time to do so during the weekend. Class size up to 5-6 people. Fee $30
3 in Red Mohair Kitty with Cindy McGuire
"All the World is a Stage" 3 inch long mohair kittly will be pre-sewn. Finishing touches for students- jointing head, stuffing, inserting glass eyes and chenille legs, sewing
on black felt ears and embroidering nose and mouth. He wears a soft yellow bow. She has 6 tiny “stages” for the first 6 students to sign up.
Others will be provided with small card board round boxes in similar colors and fabrics. Available for beginner to advanced.
They would need to bring: Needle nose pliers, Small sharp sewing scissors, A small awl if they have one. Regular sewing needle, Sewing needle that would be used for thin Perle cotton.
Chop stick or small stuffing tool. Class limited to 10 students. Fee $75
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