Fiber Classes

I am happy to announce that Connie DeLameter will be conducting two workshops at This'll Do Farm in Salisbury, MD, on October 31, and November 1, 2009.

Saturday, October 1: Painting with Wool

Come paint your own calming pasture scene or perhaps a lovely flower garden, using dyed wool as the paint, a felting needle as the brush, and a piece of prefelt for the canvas. After working on your wall hanging most of the day with the felting needle, we will finish it by quickly wet felting the piece, to forever lock the design in place. Materials fee: $20. Students will need to bring a 9”X12” piece of foam that is 2” thick (or may be purchased from instructor), several old towels, and a couple of pictures for inspiration. (Hint: impressionistic works well.)

Sunday, November 1: Luscious Lock Scarf

We will be using the very soft merino wool roving for the base of the scarves, with options of reversible two tones, variegated roving (multi-color), or solid color with surface design. The base will be laid out to be very lightweight, yet supply plenty of warmth. During lay out, we will add the beautiful soft locks of the Wensleydale sheep along the edge to give a fancy flair. Warning, all of your friends will want one too. Time permitting, lay out of the Wensleydale wool for the base will be shown also. Materials fee: $12- $14. Students will need to bring several old towels, and wear comfortable shoes.

The workshop will be limited to 8 participants each day. Cost will be $80 per person, per day.

Workshops will begin each day at 9:00 a.m., and end at 4:00 p.m. Coffee and muffins will be served in the morning, and a light lunch will be provided. Call Sandy Hornung at 410-546-0101 or email sandyhornung@msn.com for more information or registration materials.

You will love working with Connie. She and her husband Dave, live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland at Delly's Delights Farm with about 15 angora rabbits and their flock of sheep (Romneys and Border Leicesters) just down the road. She has been involved with the fiber world over 20 years; dying, spinning, weaving, and felting. In recent years, this has become her full-time job, focusing on her felt and dye work. She has studied with many well-known international felters and attended various intense felting events, broadening her knowledge along the way. Connie loves the felting world because of the unlimited possibilities it presents. Her work is exhibited at many east coast craft/art shows and fiber events.

Last Children's Program for the Summer

FIBER GUILD OFFERS FREE KIDS' PROGRAM
The Central Delmarva Fiber Guild is presenting their final Children's Fiber Art Workshop for the summer.
Kids can create several textile art projects including weaving, sewing, and spinning.
Monday, August 10 from 2pm to 4pm at the Ocean Pines Library meeting room.

The program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required but is helpful. To register, contact Stacy at (410) 632-0772. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
To find out more about the activities of the Central Delmarva Fiber Guild, including programs for children and adults, visit the Guild's blog at www.fiberguild.blogspot.com.

Fiber Fest Information

We're looking for volunteers to help with the festival - manning the children's craft table, helping with the consignment booth, general answering questions of attendees (where's the bathroom?!) - then please contact the museum: www.purnellmuseum.com.

You can also visit the above link for more information in general about the festival. It's an annual event, this year being on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Snow Hill, Maryland. Admission is free, and besides lots of fiber related vendors, there are other vendors of handcrafted items as well as food!

If you are interested in being a vendor, or placing items in the consignment booth, contact the museum: www.purnellmuseum.com.

Of course if you'd just like to attend... be sure to stay tuned to this blog (sign up for e-mail updates!), the museum's site, or the forum on Ravelry (Ravelry membership required) for updated info!

Help?

Any volunteers willing to help with the children's program on the 13th (tomorrow). We will be setting up at 1:30pm and cleaning up at 4pm.
Thanks

FIBER GUILD OFFERS FREE KIDS' PROGRAM

FIBER GUILD OFFERS FREE KIDS' PROGRAM

Snow Hill—The Central Delmarva Fiber Guild is presenting the second of its series of summer Fiber Art Workshops for children. The program will take place on Monday, July 13th from 2pm to 4pm at the Snow Hill Library meeting room. Kids can create several textile art projects including weaving and sewing.

The program is free and open to the public. To register, contact Stacy at (410) 632-0772. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To find out more about the activities of the Central Delmarva Fiber Guild, including programs for children and adults, visit the Guild's blog at www.fiberguild.blogspot.com.

May Fiber Guild Meeting

The May Fiber Guild meeting will be held at the Wicomico Library in Room 2 downstairs. We will be there May 11th at 6pm. Come enjoy the fellowship of other fiber addicts. :) Hope to see you there!

Sit and Knit/Spin/Stitch on Monday!

Short notice, I know, but we are having an informal sit and knit/spin/stitch at the Snow Hill Library on Monday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. Bring something to work on!