FAIRBANKS WEAVERS' & SPINNERS' GUILD
May 26 through August 14, 2009
YOUTH SUMMER FIBER ARTS PROGRAM

LOCATION: Weaving Studio, Room 219, 516 2nd Avenue
FEE: $80 per 5-day session, $70 for 4-day session -- includes snack
Noon hour supervision fee: $10 extra

Registration begins IMMEDIATELY.
To Register: Call 452-7737 or Email info@fairbanksweavers.org -- Then send in your registration form
To see the STUDIO and REGISTER, Stop by May 16, 12-4pm
SIGN UP WITH FRIENDS & CARPOOL

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR - LOOK FOR A NEW SCHEDULE AROUND APRIL 18TH, 2010

Please call the Weaving Studio at 452-7737 for more information.
Teachers this summer are:

Marnie Cornwall
(Beading, Wirework, Knitting)
Becky Hammer
(Mixed media - Masks)

Doris Pfalmer
(Ceramic Artist)

Sue Englebrecht
(Drawing & Watercolor)
Lois Henderson
(Weaving)
Marianne Stolz
(Woodcarving)
Nora Gruner
(Digital Photography)
Janlee Irving
(Fiber Artist)
Penny Wakefield
(Mixed Media Artist)
Linde Kienle
(Paper Engineering, Book & Paper)
Tanya Walton
(Basketry)


Click here for REGISTRATION & AUTHORIZATION FORM


DATES
TIME
AGE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
May 26 - 29

Four Days only
9am-12
6--9
Fantasy Costumes
Create make-believe costumes reflecting royalty & the animal world. Capes & crowns, ears & tails.
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Garden Delights
Surprise friends as your garden grows with bead flowers & vegetables.
9am-12
9--15
Fantasy Drawing
Create imaginary creatures in an altered environment using water color and colored pencils.
1pm-4
6--9
Art I: Weaving
Explores a variety of fun activities in weaving, Kool-Aid dyeing, felting and basketry
1pm-4
8--15
Creative Basketry
Teaches basic coiled, plaited & twined basketry from flat & round reed, raffia & yarn.
1pm-4
8--15
Sewing & Quilting
Explore hand sewing, applique & quilt piecing for a wall hanging or pillow and a purse/pillow.
June 1 - 5
9am-12
8--15
Action Art Dolls
Create, decorate & adorn several action characters or puppets with beads, ribbons & embroidery.
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Sea Creatures
Use a variety of beading techniques with thread & wire to create starfish, jellyfish and fantasy fish.
9am-12
8--15
Mystery of Masks
Explore techniques for creating a facial cover unique to each individual with personal significance & embellishment.
1pm-4
9--15
Machine Sewing I
Teaches machine operation & basic sewing knowledge to make a tote bag, pillow, shorts or skirt.
1pm-4
6--9
Art II: Drawing & Watercolor
Presents beginning drawing exercises for developing skills using pencil & watercolor.
June 8 -12
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Animal World
Lizards, snakes & spiders and more created in a variety of beading techniques using thread & wire for
9am-12
9--15
Digital Photo & Collage
Basic photo techniques & composition for creating panorama's, cards, & collage. Must have digital camera.
9am-12
9--15
Drawing & Watercolor
Learn line, form & value using pen, pencil & watercolor. Sketch still life, gestures & nature.
1pm-4
9--15
Pop-up, Pop-out
Become a paper engineer and create a variety of shapes and forms with surprises inside.
1pm-4
8--15
Weaving I Earn textile badge.
Learn the age-old craft of making cloth on simple & complex looms for purses, pillows & mats.
1pm-4
6--9
Art III: Clay Play Added class
Techniques include coiling, pinch pot and slab work for pottery creations.
June 15-19
9am-12
6--9
Art II: Drawing & Watercolor
Presents beginning drawing exercises for developing skills using pencil & watercolor.
9am-12
9--15
Woodcarving Added class
Learn the basic tool use & techniques for relief carving for a small wall hanging.
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Peyote Treasure Bag
Expand your experience in designing flat & tubular pieces for a small amulet treasure bag necklace.
1pm-4
8--15
Bead: Free Form & Fancy
Free Form Beading techniques for objects or bracelets. Design & embellish with a textured surface.
1pm-4
9--15
Books, Boxes & Folios
Create a folio for artwork, a hand-stitched journal for travel or memento's & a box for special treasures.
1pm-4
9--15
Woodcarving

Learn the basic tool use & techniques for relief carving for a small wall hanging.
June 22 - 26
9am-12
6--9
Art IV: Print & Paper NEW
Techniques used for printing, stenciling, marbling to make unique designs on t-shirts, fabric, paper.
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Bead Loom Design
Surprise yourself! Design & create original bead loom art with a 3-D surface.
9am-12
9--15
Drawing & Watercolor
Learn line, form & value using pen, pencil & watercolor. Sketch still life, gestures & nature.
1pm-4
6--9
Art I: Weaving
Explores a variety of fun activities in weaving, Kool-Aid dyeing, felting and basketry.
1pm-4
8--15
Dolls & Puppets NEW

Create & decorate a series of hand pop-up puppets or soft dolls that could be used in a folk tale.
1pm-4
9--15
Machine Sewing II
Improve sewing skills by making a reversible vest, skirt, pillow/small quilt, sewing curves & topstitching.
June 29 - July 3
9am-12
9--15
Drawing & Watercolor
Learn line, form & value using pen, pencil & watercolor. Sketch still life, gestures & nature.
9am-12
8--15
Weaving II: Loom Projects
Loom projects: Design a warp & weave a project & work on warped looms for gift giving or fair entry.
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Suncatchers Added
You will design your own sun or dreamcatcher that will sparkle with beads, feathers & found objects.
1pm-4
6--9
Art V: Funk Art Treasures
Treasures made from personal and found objects for frames, mobiles and small sculptures
1pm-4
8--15
Explore Clay
Create shapes and forms through the clay techniques of coiling, pinching, and slab work.
July 6 - 10
9am-12
6--9
Fantasy Costumes Added
Create make-believe costumes reflecting royalty & the animal world. Capes & crowns, ears & tails.
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Embroidery NEW
Embellish with beads and fancy stitches to personalize your clothing
9am-12
9--15
Pastels & Drawing NEW
Line, form, & value using paste sticks and pencil drawing.
1pm-4
8--15
Paper Sculpture NEW
Techniques include dyeing, texturing, printing for paper for flat & 3-dimensional shapes, book & art sculpture.
July 27 - 31
9am-12
6--9
Art VI: Aquatic or Zoo Mobiles
Create animals for a colorful hanging for the wall or door or for a mobile.
9am-12
9--15
Fantasy Drawing & Watercolor
Create imaginary creatures in an altered environment using water color and colored pencils.
9am-12
8--15
Knitting Designs NEW Cancelled
Teaches the basic knit & purl stitches that create a small purse sampler.
1pm-4
8--15
Papermaking NEW Cancelled
Discover the secrets for making paper, experience making sheet paper, sculpture & 3 D shapes.
Aug. 3 - 7
9am-12
9--15
Poetry as Art NEW
Create original poetry & illustrate through drawing, collage & watercolor.
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Beyond Stars NEW
Design & create a variety of stars and 3 Dimensional shapes. The Sky is the Limit.
9am-12
9--15
Berry Room Birds
Create a flock of Alaskan birds either perched or in flight with colorful & patterned fabrics.
1pm-4
8--15
Belts, Bands & Braids NEW
Learn a variety of techniques that create belts, bands & braids for head & hat bands & bracelets.
1pm-4
6--9
Art III: Clay Play
Techniques include coiling, pinch pot and slab work for pottery creations.
Aug. 10 - 14
9am-12
8--15
Soft World Animal Toys
Design & make patterns for your very own soft toys. An Alaskan fish, bear, & a rabbit.
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Bead Razzle Dazzle
Beading techniques for creating balls, interlocking circles and small surprizes that sparkle with razzle dazzle.
9am-12
9--15
Drawing & Watercolor Cancelled
Learn line, form & value using pen, pencil & watercolor. Sketch still life, gestures & nature.
1pm-4
9--15
Machine Sewing III
Sew a series of quick skirts, full circle, gathered or tiered skirt for a new look in the school year.
1pm-4
8--15
Explore Clay
Create shapes and forms through the clay techniques of coiling, pinching, and slab work.
1pm-4
6--9
 Small Stage Theatre Characters New
Create a play, a Cast of Characters and stage through dolls and puppets

 

Click here for REGISTRATION & AUTHORIZATION FORM

Classes & Dates for AGES 6 - 9 in Alphabetical Order
May 26 - 29 July 6 - 10
9am-12
6--9
Fantasy Costumes
Create make-believe costumes reflecting royalty & the animal world. Capes & crowns, ears & tails.
May 26 - 29 June 22 - 26
1pm-4
6--9
Art I: Weaving
Explores a variety of fun activities in weaving, Kool-Aid dyeing, felting and basketry
June 1- 5
1pm-4
6--9
Art II: Drawing & Watercolor
Presents beginning drawing exercises for developing skills using pencil & watercolor.
  June 15 - 19
9am-12
6--9
Art II: Drawing & Watercolor
Presents beginning drawing exercises for developing skills using pencil & watercolor.
June 8 - 12 August 3 - 7
1pm-4
6--9
Art III: Clay Play
Techniques include coiling, pinch pot and slab work for pottery creations.
June 22 - 26   9am-12
6--9
Art IV: Print & Paper NEW
Techniques used for printing, stenciling, marbling to make unique designs on t-shirts, fabric, paper.
June 29 - July 3  
1pm-4
6--9
Art V: Funk Art Treasures
Treasures made from personal and found objects for frames, mobiles and small sculptures
July 27 - 31  
9am-12
6--9
Art VI: Aquatic or Zoo Mobiles
Create animals for a colorful hanging for the wall or door or for a mobile.
August 10 - 14  
1pm-4
6--9
Small Stage Theatre Characters NEW
Create a play, a Cast of Characters and stage through dolls and puppets
Classes & Dates for AGES 8 - 15
June 1- 5  
9am-12
8--15
Action Art Dolls
Create, decorate & adorn several action characters or puppets with beads, ribbons & embroidery.
May 26 - 29
Four Days
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Garden Delights
Surprise friends as your garden grows with bead flowers & vegetables.
June 1- 5  
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Sea Creatures
Use a variety of beading techniques with thread & wire to create starfish, jellyfish and fantasy fish.
June 8 - 12  
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Animal World
Lizards, snakes & spiders and more created in a variety of beading techniques using thread & wire for
June 15 - 19  
1pm-4
8--15
Bead: Free Form & Fancy
Free Form Beading techniques for objects or bracelets. Design & embellish with a textured surface.
June 22 - 26  
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Bead Loom Design
Surprise yourself! Design & create original bead loom art with a 3-D surface.
June 15 - 19  
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Peyote Treasure Bag
Expand your experience in designing flat & tubular pieces for a small amulet treasure bag necklace.
June 29 - July 3
Added class
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Suncatchers
You will design your own sun or dreamcatcher that will sparkle with beads, feathers & found objects.
July 6 - 10   9am-12
8--15
Bead: Embroidery NEW
Embellish with beads and fancy stitches to personalize your clothing
August 3 - 7   9am-12
8--15
Bead: Beyond Stars NEW
Design & create a variety of stars and 3 Dimensional shapes. The Sky is the Limit.
August 10 - 14  
9am-12
8--15
Bead: Bead Razzle Dazzle
Beading techniques for creating balls, interlocking circles and small surprizes that sparkle with razzle dazzle.
August 3 - 7  
1pm-4
8--15
Belts, Bands & Braids NEW
Learn a variety of techniques that create belts, bands & braids for head & hat bands & bracelets.
May 26 - 29 Four Days
1pm-4
8--15
Creative Basketry
Teaches basic coiled, plaited & twined basketry from flat & round reed, raffia & yarn.
June 22 - 26  
1pm-4
8--15
Dolls & Puppets NEW

Create & decorate a series of hand pop-up puppets or soft dolls that could be used in a folk tale.
June 29 - July 3 August 10 -14
1pm-4
8--15
Explore Clay Added class
Create shapes and forms through the clay techniques of coiling, pinching, and slab work.
July 27 - 31  
9am-12
8--15
Knitting Designs NEW
Teaches the basic knit & purl stitches that create a small purse sampler.
June 1 - 5  
9am-12
8--15
Mystery of Masks
Explore techniques for creating a facial cover unique to each individual with personal significance & embellishment.
July 27 - 31  
1pm-4
8--15
Papermaking NEW
Discover the secrets for making paper, experience making sheet paper, sculpture & 3 D shapes.
July 6 - 10  
1pm-4
8--15
Paper Sculpture NEW
Techniques include dyeing, texturing, printing for paper for flat & 3-dimensional shapes, book & art sculpture.
May 26 - 29 Four Days
1pm-4
8--15
Sewing & Quilting
Explore hand sewing, applique & quilt piecing for a wall hanging or pillow and a purse/pillow.
August 10 - 14  
9am-12
8--15
Soft World Animal Toys
Design & make patterns for your very own soft toys. An Alaskan fish, bear, & a rabbit.
June 8 - 12  
1pm-4
8--15
Weaving I
Learn the age-old craft of making cloth on simple & complex looms for purses, pillows & mats.
June 29 - July 3  
9am-12
8--15
Weaving II: Loom Projects
Loom projects: Design a warp & weave a project & work on warped looms for gift giving or fair entry.
Classes & Dates for AGES 9 - 15
August 3 - 7  
9am-12
9--15
Berry Room Birds
Create a flock of Alaskan birds either perched or in flight with colorful & patterned fabrics.
June 15 - 19  
1pm-4
9--15
Books, Boxes & Folios
Create a folio for artwork, a hand-stitched journal for travel or memento's & a box for special treasures.
June 8 - 12  
9am-12
9--15
Digital Photo & Collage
Basic photo techniques & composition for creating panorama's, cards, & collage. Must have digital camera.
June 8 - 12 June 22 - 26
9am-12
9--15
Drawing & Watercolor
Learn line, form & value using pen, pencil & watercolor. Sketch still life, gestures & nature.
June 29 - July 3 Aug 10 - 14
9am-12
9--15
Drawing & Watercolor
Learn line, form & value using pen, pencil & watercolor. Sketch still life, gestures & nature.
May 26 - 29 July 27 - 31
9am-12
9--15
Fantasy Drawing
Create imaginary creatures in an altered environment using water color and colored pencils.
July 6 - 10   9am-12
9--15
Pastels & Drawing NEW
Line, form, & value using paste sticks and pencil drawing.
June 1 - 5  
1pm-4
9--15
Machine Sewing I
Teaches machine operation & basic sewing knowledge to make a tote bag, pillow, shorts or skirt.
June 22 - 26  
1pm-4
9--15
Machine Sewing II
Improve sewing skills by making a reversible vest, skirt, pillow/small quilt, sewing curves & topstitching.
Aug 10 - 14  
1pm-4
9--15
Machine Sewing III
Sew a series of quick skirts, full circle, gathered or tiered skirt for a new look in the school year.
August 3 - 7  
9am-12
9--15
Poetry as Art NEW
Create original poetry & illustrate through drawing, collage & watercolor.
June 8 - 12  
1pm-4
9--15
Pop-up, Pop-out
Become a paper engineer and create a variety of shapes and forms with surprises inside.
June 15 - 19   9am-12
9--15
Woodcarving NEW added class
Learn the basic tool use & techniques for relief carving for a small wall hanging.
June 15 - 19  
1pm-4
9--15
Woodcarving
Learn the basic tool use & techniques for relief carving for a small wall hanging.
       

 

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