FAIRBANKS WEAVERS' & SPINNERS' GUILD
May 23 through August 12, 2011
YOUTH SUMMER FIBER ARTS PROGRAM

LOCATION: Weaving Studio, Room 219, 516 2nd Avenue
FEE: $90 per 5-day session, $80 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 14, 12-4pm
SIGN UP WITH FRIENDS & CARPOOL

"We look forward to seeing you this summer 2011, some classes have changed so be sure to check the schedule here."

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

Marnie Cornwall
(Beading)
Janlee Irving
(Fiber Artist)

Doris Pfalmer
(Ceramic Artist)

Sue Englebrecht
(Drawing & Watercolor)
Moxie Pender
(Weaving)
Marianne Stolz
(Woodcarving)
Gayle Hazen
(Sewing & Quilting)
Penny Wakefield
(Mixed Media Artist)

REGISTRATION & AUTHORIZATION FORM


DATES
TIME
AGE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
May 23- 27

 
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
9 - 15
Drawing & Watercolor
Learn line, form & value using pen, pencil & watercolor. Sketch still life, gestures & nature.
9am-12
6 - 9
Art VII: Paper Sculpture NEW
 3 D forms, pop-up & sculpture using paper and cardboard.
1pm-4
6 - 9
Art I: Weaving
Explores a variety of fun activities in weaving, Kool-Aid dyeing, felting and basketry
1pm-4
9 - 15
Berry Room Birds
Create a flock of Alaskan birds either perched or in flight with colorful & patterned fabrics.
1pm-4
 9 - 15
Machine Sewing I, II, III
Projects NEW Combo
Teaches machine operation & basic sewing knowledge to make a tote bag, pillow, shorts or skirt. Advanced sewers will work on advanced projects while improving their sewing skills. Projects include circle, ruffle or tiered wrap-around skirts, jumper, jacket, reversible vest or accessories, working on sewing curves & topstitching. A new look for the school year.

May 31 - June 3
Four Days only
9am-12
8 - 15
Bead: Garden Delights
Surprise friends as your garden grows with bead flowers & vegetables.
9am-12
9 - 15
Machine Sewing - Quilts NEW

Improve sewing skills by making quilt blocks for a small quilt or wall hanging quilt,

9am-12
6 - 9
Art II: Drawing & Watercolor
Presents beginning drawing exercises for developing skills using pencil & watercolor.
1pm-4
6 - 9
Fantasy Costumes
Create make-believe costumes reflecting royalty & the animal world. Capes & crowns, ears & tails.
1pm-4
8 - 15
Sewing & Quilting
Explore hand sewing, applique & quilt piecing for a wall hanging or pillow and a purse/pillow.
1pm-4
8 - 15
Creative Basketry
Teaches basic coiled, plaited & twined basketry from flat & round reed, raffia & yarn.

June 6 - 10

 

 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
6 - 9
Art IV: Print & Paper
Techniques used for printing, stenciling, marbling to make unique designs on t-shirts, fabric, paper.
9am-12
9 - 15
Woodcarving

Learn the basic tool use & techniques for relief carving for a small wall hanging.
1pm-4
8 - 15
Weaving I & Loom Projects

NEW Combo
Learn an age-old craft of making cloth on simple & complex looms for purses, pillows & mats. Advanced weavers can plan a special project or work on pre-warped looms for gifts or fair entry. Earn textile badge.
1pm-4
9 - 15
Woodcarving (second class)

Learn the basic tool use & techniques for relief carving for a small wall hanging.
1pm-4
6 - 9
Art VI: Aquatic or Zoo Mobiles
Create animals for a colorful hanging for the wall or door or for a mobile.
June 13 -17
9am-12
8 - 15
Bead: Peyote Treasure Bag
Expand your experience in designing flat & tubular pieces for a small amulet treasure bag necklace.
9am-12
6 - 9
Art II: Drawing & Watercolor
Presents beginning drawing exercises for developing skills using pencil & watercolor.
9am-12
 9 - 15
Machine Sewing Projects
NEW Combo
Teaches machine operation & basic sewing knowledge to make a tote bag, pillow, shorts or skirt. Advanced sewers will work on advanced projects while improving their sewing skills. Projects include circle, ruffle or tiered wrap-around skirts, jumper, jacket, reversible vest or accessories, working on sewing curves & topstitching. A new look for the school year.
1pm-4
6 - 9
Art III: Clay Play
Techniques include coiling, pinch pot and slab work for pottery creations.
1pm-4
8 - 15
Soft World Animal Toys
Design & make patterns for your very own soft toys. An Alaskan fish, bear, & a rabbit.
1pm-4
8 - 15
Print, Paper & Marbling

Techniques include dyeing, texturing, printing to be used for flat & 3-dimensional shapes and book art sculpture.
June 20 - 24
9am-12
8 - 15
Bead: Suncatchers
Design your own sun or dreamcatcher that will sparkle with beads, feathers & found objects.
9am-12
6 - 9
Fantasy Costumes
Create make-believe costumes reflecting royalty & the animal world. Capes & crowns, ears & tails.
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
Explore Clay
Create shapes and forms through the clay techniques of coiling, pinching, and slab work.
1pm-4
 8 - 15
Surface Design

Techniques used for printing, stenciling, marbling to make unique designs on t-shirts, fabric, paper.
June 27 - July 1
9am-12
8 - 15
Bead: Bead Loom Design
Surprise yourself! Design & create original bead loom art with a 3-D surface.
9am-12
6 - 9
Art V: Funk Art Treasures
Treasures made from personal and found objects for frames, mobiles and small 3 D sculptures
9am-12
9 - 15
Pastels & Drawing
Line, form, & value using paste sticks and pencil drawing.
1pm-4
6 - 9
Action Art Dolls
Create, decorate & adorn several action characters or puppets with beads, ribbons & embroidery.
1pm-4
8 - 15
Bead: Beyond Stars
Design & create a variety of stars and 3 Dimensional shapes. The Sky is the Limit.
1pm-4
 9 - 15
Dark Room Magic NEW
Use of a special camera & BW film to create magic imagery in the dark room.
August 1 - 5
9am-12
 8 - 15
Bead: Rings & Things NEW

Create & design rings that can be rings or connected for a necklace or bracelet. No beading experience needed

9am-12
9 - 15
Fantasy Drawing & Watercolor
Create imaginary creatures in an altered environment using water color and colored pencils.
9am-12
6 - 9
Small Stage Theatre Characters NEW
Create a play, a Cast of Characters and stage through dolls and puppets
1pm-4
6 - 9
Art III: Clay Play
Techniques include coiling, pinch pot and slab work for pottery creations.
1pm-4
 8 - 15
Weaving I & Loom Projects
NEW Combo
Learn an age-old craft of making cloth on simple & complex looms for purses, pillows & mats. Advanced weavers can plan a special project or work on pre-warped looms for gifts or fair entry. Earn textile badge.
August 8 - 12
9am-12
6 - 9
Art IV: Print & Paper
Techniques used for printing, stenciling to make unique designs on t-shirts, fabric, paper.
9am-12
8 - 15
Sewing & Quilting
Explore hand sewing, applique & quilt piecing for a wall hanging or pillow and a purse/pillow.
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
Explore Clay
Create shapes and forms through the clay techniques of coiling, pinching, and slab work.
1pm-4
 9 -15
Project Runway NEW
 Select a pattern, follow directions, reading the pattern and create a major project of your choice,

 

REGISTRATION & AUTHORIZATION FORM

Classes & Dates for AGES 6 - 9
May 31- June 3 Four Days
1pm-4
6 - 9
Fantasy Costumes
  
June 20 - 24
9am-12
May 23 - 27
June 20 - 24 August 8 - 12
1pm - 4
6 - 9
Art I: Weaving
May 31- June 3 Four Days June 13-17
9am-12
6 - 9
Art II: Drawing & Watercolor
June 13 - 17 August 1 - 5
1pm-4
6 - 9
Art III: Clay Play
June 6 - 10 August 8 - 12
9am-12
6 - 9
Art IV: Print & Paper
June 27 - July 1  
9am-12
6 - 9
Art V: Funk Art Treasures
June 6 - 10  
1pm-4
6 - 9
Art VI: Aquatic or Zoo Mobiles
May 23 - 27  
9am-12
6 - 9
Art VII: Paper Scuplture NEW
July 5- 9  
1pm-4
6 - 9
Small Stage Theatre Characters NEW
June 27 - July 1  
1pm-4
6 - 9
Action Art Dolls
Classes & Dates for AGES 8 - 15
May 23 - 27  
9am-12
8 -15
Bead: Sea Creatures
  
May 31 - June 3 
Four Days
9am-12
8 -15
Bead: Garden Delights
June 6 - 10  
9am-12
8 -15
Bead: Animal World
June 13 - 17  
9am-12
8 -15
Bead: Peyote Treasure Bag
June 20 - 24  
9am-12
8 -15
Bead: Suncatchers
June 27 - July 1
9am-12
8 -15
Bead: Bead Loom Design
June 27- July 1  
1pm-4
8 -15
Bead: Beyond Stars
August 1 - 5  
9am-12
8 -15
Bead: Rings & Things NEW
May 31-June 3
Four Days
1pm-4
8 -15
Creative Basketry
June 13 - 17 August 8 - 12
1pm-4
8 -15
Explore Clay
June 13 - 17
1pm-4
8 -15
Print, Paper & Marbling
May 31 - June 3
Four Days
1pm-4
8 -15
Sewing & Quilting
August 8 - 12
9am-12
June 13 - 17
1pm-4
8 -15
Soft World Animal Toys
June 20 - 24  
1pm-4
8 -15
Surface Design
June 6 - 10 August 1 - 5
1pm-4
8 -15
Weaving I & Loom Projects
Classes & Dates for AGES 9 - 15
May 23 - 27  
1pm-4
9 -15
Berry Room Birds
 
May 23 - 27 June 20 - 24
9am-12
9 -15
Drawing & Watercolor
August 1 - 5
9am-12
9 -15
Fantasy Drawing
June 27 - July 1  
9am-12
9 -15
Pastels & Drawing
May 23 - 27  
1pm-4
9 -15
Machine Sewing I, II, III & Projects NEW Combo class
June 13 - 17  
9am-12
9 -15
Machine Sewing I, II, III & Projects NEW Combo class
May 31 - June 3
Four Days
1pm-4
9 -15
Machine Sewing Quilts NEW
August 8-12  
1pm-4
9 -15
Project Runway NEW
June 6 - 13  
9am-12
9 -15
Woodcarving
June 6 - 13  
1pm-4
9 -15
Woodcarving second class added
June 27 July 1  
1pm-4
9 - 15
Dark Room Magic NEW

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