MAY AND JUNE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Sock of a Different Color with Linda Whiting   Saturday, May 24 from 9:00-12:00

Linda taught a great class on Dyeing a Rainbow and Color Blending for Spinners that was invaluable to those of us that attended.  She has an in-depth understanding or color and the natural teaching ability.

So we are bringing her back for Sock of A Different Color.  No experience is necessary. You will leave with a hank of sock yarn sufficient to make a pair of socks that you have dyed yourself.  Linda also provides thorough written materials so that you can duplicate the process once you get home.  Take command of your feet and learn to dye your sock yarn any color you can imagine.  Class size is limited to 6.

Cost for the Class is $55.00 includes one skein of yarn. Additional skeins will be available for purchase.

Sock of a Different Color Follow-up Knitting Class  

Martha is moving into new digs and will do a three week sock knitting class in her new Studio. Bring your Sock of a Different Color yarn or whatever you have and come by.  This will be held on 3 consecutive Monday evenings from 6:00-8:00 so that you have time to complete your sock. 

The Sock Knitting Workshops start May 26, June 2 and June 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  Contact Martha for more information at martha@marthamarques.com.  This is a drop in class. The cost is $10 per evening.

Introductory Spinning   Have you always wanted to try spinning but find the whole process a little intimidating?  The Portland Fiber Gallery staff is very warm and friendly and we offer a wonderful introduction for you.  You will learn all the basics of spinning wool on a wheel, including spinning and plying, washing, setting twist, fiber storage. Bring your own wheel or rent one of ours.  If you decide to purchase a wheel through us, the rental fee will apply to the purchase price.

April 15 - May 13, Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7:00

Cost:  $100 for five sessions which includes fiber. Wheel Rental is $20 for 4 weeks.

Introductory Weaving You know that you have always wanted to give weaving a try.  We'll provide the  looms and instruction to help you plan your project, warp and thread a loom and complete a table runner, scarf, or rag rug placemats. 

Classes run Wednesday nights from May 7 - June 11 from 5:30-7:30

Cost is $150 for 6 classes which includes materials

Nuno Felting    Nuno Felting is deceptively simple and beautiful felting technique where you felt fibers onto silk gauze.  The results are delicate and airy like the silk gauze but with the beautiful warmth and color of the wool fibers.  this is a seriously addictive pastime.  We have some finished pieces in the store if you want to stop by and see it for yourself.

Class is Saturday May 3 from 12:00-5:00

Cost is $85 which includes materials

Upcoming Classes   Scarf Pin with Leslie Wind, Go Felt a Fish and Felted Jewelry with Bristol, Doll Making with Martha.  Over the Summer we will offer “Rain, Rain Come and Play”  for people 8 years old and up to help us all through the rainy days that we know will be coming.  (We do live in Maine people).

Don't forget to stop by on Saturdays to see us and bring your work or your finished objects. 

 Sincerely,   Melodi Hackett, Bristol Ivy and Martha Martha