Guild members who wish to attend should send a message to president@thsg.org to request inclusion on the agenda.

Instructor: Martien van Zuilen

Date: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 30, May 1 and 2, 2012

Location: Spirited Hands Studio near Wilmot and Speedway

Time: 9:00 am to 4 pm

Cost: Members: $175; Nonmembers: $220

Materials Fee: To be determined

Level: Previous experience required

Maximum Number of Students: 10

Work beyond the basics, using fine Merino wool and a variety of novelty fibres and materials. Techniques include working with multiple resists, wire, and foam to create innovative work. The focus of this class is on ‘quality in creativity’. Demonstrations and individual feed-back attend to detail and the aim of finishing works to a high standard.

Students are encouraged to bring a source of inspiration; this may be a photographic image, an object of interest, or a natural treasure (such as a seedpod or a piece of bark). This inspiration can be used to develop and create unique, hand-felted jewelry items. For examples of her jewelry see her website  www.martienvanzuilen.com

To register please download the Workshop Registration Form and send it with your check to the address listed on the Form. Registration for this workshop will be based on your postmark.

For questions contact  workshops@thsg.org

Registration opens to Members: December 14, 2011                 Workshop Registration Form

Registration opens to Nonmembers: January 6, 2012

Registration Deadline: January 26, 2012

Instructor: Martien van Zuilen

Date: Saturday & Sunday, April 28 and 29, 2012

Location: Spirited Hands Studio near Wilmot and Speedway

Time: 9:00 am to 4 pm

Cost: Members: $105*; Nonmembers: $150

*Please note that the cost for THSG members is underwritten by a very generous contribution from the Mae Olden Davison Memorial Fund

Materials Fee: To be determined

Level: All

Maximum Number of Students: 10

Extend the concept of ‘recycling’ and incorporate pre-loved woolen jumpers and knitwear in your handmade felt.  Learn to design and create reversible bags, cushions, throws, and funky hats with a unique textural surface, colourful appearance and striking 3-D effects. A class for those who want to ‘reuse, reduce, re-purpose’. Expect to be surprised by the results you can achieve. For examples of her ‘Re-Purposed Knitware’ see her website  www.martienvanzuilen.com

To register please download the Workshop Registration Form and send it with your check to the address listed on the Form. Registration for this workshop will be based on your postmark.

For questions contact  workshops@thsg.org

Registration opens to Members: December 14, 2011       Workshop Registration Form

Registration opens to Nonmembers: January 6, 2012

Registration Deadline: January 26, 2012

As of 1/18/12, the “Wrapped in Nuno” workshop  is now filled. Wait List is still open.

Instructor: Martien van Zuilen

Date: Thursday & Friday, April 26 and 27, 2012

Location: Spirited Hands Studio near Wilmot and Speedway

Time: 9:00 am to 4 pm

Cost: Members: $120; Nonmembers: $150

Materials Fee: To be determined

Level: All

Maximum Number of Students: 10

Combine the technique of Felt-making with sheer woven fabrics to create a new material with a uniquely textured surface and appearance. Use wool as your paintbrush’ and felt small quantities of wool and novelty fibres into silk and cotton voile. The result is a beautiful, strong yet light-weight fabric with endless possibilities. Imagine scarves, wearable art, hats, and furnishings. A playful and colourful workshop! For examples of Nuno Felting see her website www.martienvanzuilen.com

To register please download the Workshop Registration Form from   www.thsg.org   and send it with your check to the address listed on the Form. Registration for this workshop will be based on your postmark. For questions contact   workshops@thsg.org

Registration opens to Members: December 14, 2011       Workshop Registration Form

Registration opens to Nonmembers: January 6, 2012

Registration Deadline: January 26, 2012

Guild members who wish to attend should send a message to president@thsg.org to request inclusion on the agenda.

As of 3/24/12, this workshop is now closed. 

Instructor: Jean Pierre Larochette and Yael Lurie

Date: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 29, 30 and 31, 2012

Location: Mini-Time Machine Museum near Ft Lowell and Swan

Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm

Cost: Members: $185* Nonmembers: $295

*Please note that the cost for THSG members is underwritten by a very generous contribution from the Sonni Wendt Memorial Fund

Materials Fee: To be determined

Level: Must be able to warp own tapestry loom according to directions and be familiar with basic tapestry techniques – advanced beginner/intermediate

Maximum number of Students: 10

This is a hands-on design and tapestry weaving workshop based on the Aubusson tradition.

DESIGN: Participants will view the fundamentals of cartoon designing, such as the relationships between the elements of composition, scale and format.

WEAVING: Front or back? A guide to understanding tapestry structure. Viewing techniques of geometry and free forming; methods of color shading; large format/small format concerns; finishing process.

For questions contact  workshops@thsg.org

Registration opens to nonmembers December 19, 2011          Workshop Registration Form

Registration Deadline: February 28, 2012

Instructor: Tom Knisely

Date: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 21, 22 and 23, 2012

Location: Mini-Time Museum near Camp Lowell and Swan

Time: 9:00 am to 4 pm

Cost: Members: $135*; Nonmembers: $191

*Please note that the cost for THSG members is underwritten by a very generous contribution from the Esther Hughes Memorial Fund

Materials Fee: To be determined

Level: All, but, be able to warp your loom prior to workshop according to directions (assistance may be available on a limited basis in advance of workshop)

Maximum Number of Students: 12

In this workshop we will be pushing the boundaries of traditional Huck Lace. For generations Huck Lace has been woven in cotton or linen with warp and weft threads of the same size and color. The thought behind this is to allow the warp floats and weft floats be the focus of the pattern. With four shafts, Huck has some limitations. When you add Color and Weave theory to this familiar threading a whole new world of patterning possibilities comes to life.

Students will thread their looms to a draft with instructions that will be sent to them prior to the class. The threading draft is arranged in a gamp format so students can compare familiar Huck with the new color and weave application, and weave dozens of patterns for future reference. A wide range of treadling possibilities will be assigned during class with a handout that will enable you
to continue your exploration at home after the class is finished.

Note: this is not a ‘Round Robin’ – you will be working on your own loom and weaving the samples at your own pace.

To register please download the Workshop Registration Form and send it with your check to the address listed on the Form. Registration for this workshop will be based on your postmark.

For questions contact  workshops@thsg.org

Registration opens to Members: December 14, 2011

Registration opens to Nonmembers: January 26, 2011

Registration Deadline: February 9, 2012

Guild members who wish to attend should send a message to president@thsg.org to request inclusion on the agenda.