Friday, November 16, 2012

Class Updates and Christmas Gnomes!

Sorry we haven't posted in a while.  For the shop, we have a new webpage:
www.whidbeycrafterscoop.com

Class schedules may be accessed there, and for the most current updates, please "like" our FB page at:
www.facebook.com/whidbeycrafts

We're all excited about a homespun, handcrafted holiday season, and in that spirit, have started to create one of a kind Christmas gnomes.  We're using our Whidbey Isle Yarns and Wool Felts (handmade, hand dyed wool felt) for the hats and are handspinning/hand knitting many of the scarves.  Some have beards from hand dyed wool or mohair locks and the pine cones are hand gathered here on our island!



While I don't have a photo yet, yesterday I started making Christmas trees out of the wool felt.


 I had acquired a vintage form of the Bedazzler (this one is called Gel Magic) and have been embellishing with a few of the studs or "jewels" and then adding hand embroidery, wool stuffing and organic lavender.  They smell soooo goood!  :)  Photos to follow.  

Friday, August 31, 2012

Fall......into....September Classes!


Crafters Co-op September Class Schedule
910 Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor   (360) 632-4200  Open 11-8 Mon-Sat
www.recycledfiberarts.blogspot.com or royalalpacas@aol.com
April
~ September 2012 ~
June
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Available on Sundays for birthday parties, dye groups and more.
3
Visit our booth at the Music/Jazz Festival!


4
DYE DAY
Watercolor Silk Scarf 5-6

Dye A Skein 10-11:30 or 6-7:30

Open Crop AND Jewelry Help
6-8 ($10)

Open Sew/Quilt Help 5-7 ($10)








5

Rug Class-
Toothbrush Rug
6-8






6
FELT DAY
Wet Felt Flower 12-1 or 3-4


Recycled Wool Project-Monster or Alien Buddy
7-9

Quilt Sampler-Week 1 of 2
5-8




7

Beginning Crochet 12:30-2

Jewelry:  “Birthstone” Bracelet 6-7




8

Paper Craft: Create a Card   11-12

Open Crop AND Jewelry Help 12-2 ($10)

Wool Dryer Balls or Wool Play Balls 7-8
9

3-5
Wheel Spinning Help/Creativity Session $20 (plying, skeining, setting twist)


10
Beginning
Crochet or Knitting
12:30-2 OR 5:30-7

Turkish Crochet Bracelet 4-6

Open Crochet Help Session 2-4 ($10)



11

Jewelry:Bracelet Basics 11:30-1:30

DYE DAY
Watercolor Silk Scarf 5-6

Dye A Skein 10-11:30 or 6-7:30

Open Sew/Quilt Help 5-7 ($10)






12
Rug Class-LockerHook
6-8



Recycled Wool Project-Owl Buddy
7-9

13
FELT DAY
Wet Felt Flower 12-1 or 3-4


Quilt Sampler-Week 2 of 2
5-8

Paper Craft:
Mini Book
5:30-7:30




14
Beginning Crochet 12:30-2

Drop Spinning 6-7:30

Beg. Needle Felting 3-4

Wool Penny Quilt (Handsew)-Beginning 7:30-8:30

15


16

Visit Us at WIFFS-Paradise Farm
(all day)


17
Beginning
Crochet or Knitting
12:30-2 OR 5:30-7

Open Crochet Help Session 2-4 ($10)

Open Crop AND Jewelry Help
4-6 ($10)






18
DYE DAY
Watercolor Silk Scarf 5-6

Dye A Skein 10-11:30 or 6-7:30

Quilt Class-Amish Diamond Block 5-7






19

Rug Class-
Toothbrush Rug
6-8


Paper Craft: Create a Card   6-8


20
FELT DAY
Wet Felt Flower 12-1 or 3-4


Quilt Class-
Tile Puzzle
Week 1 of 2
5-7

Recycled Wool Project-Teensie Feet Slippers
7-9


21

Beginning Crochet 12:30-2

Drop Spinning 6-7:30

Beg. Needle Felting 3-4

Wool Penny Quilt (Handsew)-7:30-8:30

22
Wool Dryer Balls or Wool Play Balls 10-11


Make Somethin’ Outta Nothin’ Party 7-9 pm
23

3-5
Wheel Spinning Help/Creativity Session $20 (thick ‘ thin)





24
Beginning
Crochet or Knitting
12:30-2 OR 5:30-7

Open Crochet Help Session 2-4 ($10)

Open Crop AND Jewelry Help
3-5 ($10)

Jewelry: The Circle Necklace
5:30-8



25
DYE DAY
Watercolor Silk Scarf 5-6

Dye A Skein 10-11:30 or 6-7:30


Serging 101
5-7


26
Rug Class-LockerHook
6-8



27
FELT DAY
Wet Felt Flower 12-1 or 3-4

Jewelry/Beading:
Bracelet Basics 1-3


Quilt Class-
Tile Puzzle
Week 2 of 2
5-7







28

Beginning Crochet 12:30-2





29

Open Knitting Help Session (Beginner to Intermediate)
Drop In Anytime-$10
More Calendars: June, July, August
All group classes $10/hr.  Private lessons $20/hr.     50% dep./classes   Studio Fee $5/dayWant to take a class but our times don’t fit your schedule?  Bring a friend along and schedule your own class.  We’ll try to accommodate you!  J

Crafters Co-op, where EVERY day is Earth Day!
(also home of Whidbey Isle Yarns and Wool Felts)

Christmas/Holiday Project Classes Will Start in October!

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

August Class Schedule Now Posted!


Crafters Co-op August Class Schedule
910 Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor   (360) 632-4200  Open 11-8 Mon-Sat
www.recycledfiberarts.blogspot.com or royalalpacas@aol.com
April
~ August 2012 ~
June
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Available on Sundays for birthday parties, dye groups and more.
July 30
Beginning
Crochet or Knitting
12:30-2 OR 5:30-7

Open Crochet Help Session 2-4 ($10)


July 31
DYE DAY
Watercolor Silk Scarf 5-6

Dye A Skein 10-11:30 or 6-7:30








1

Rug Class-
Toothbrush Rug
6-8






2
FELT DAY
Wet Felt Flower 12-1 or 3-4


Recycled Wool Project-Monster or Alien Buddy
7-9



3
Turkish Crochet Bracelet 2-4







4

Wool Dryer Balls or Wool Play Balls 7-8
5

3-5
Wheel Spinning Help/Creativity Session $20 (plying, skeining, setting twist)


6
Beginning
Crochet or Knitting
12:30-2 OR 5:30-7

Turkish Crochet Bracelet 4-6

Open Crochet Help Session 2-4 ($10)



7
DYE DAY
Watercolor Silk Scarf 5-6

Dye A Skein 10-11:30 or 6-7:30

Quilt Class-Amish Diamond Block 5-7






8
Rug Class-LockerHook
6-8

Jewelry/Beading:
Bracelet Basics 6-8



9
FELT DAY
Wet Felt Flower 12-1 or 3-4


Quilt Sampler-Week 1 of 2
5-7

Recycled Wool Project-Owl Buddy
7-9




10
Turkish Crochet Bracelet 11-1

Drop Spinning 1-2:30 or 6-7:30

Beg. Needle Felting 3-4

Wool Penny Quilt (Handsew)-Beginning 7:30-8:30

11

Wool Dryer Balls or Wool Play Balls 10-11

OPEN CROP and JEWELRY PROJECT HELP 2-4 $10

Sweet Heat Microwave Wool/Lavender Pack *** 5-7
12

3-5
Drop Spinning or Wheel Spinning Help/Creativity Session $20 (adding mohair locks and/or silk)



13
Beginning
Crochet or Knitting
12:30-2 OR 5:30-7

Turkish Crochet Bracelet 4-6

Open Crochet Help Session 2-4 ($10)



14
DYE DAY
Watercolor Silk Scarf 5-6

Dye A Skein 10-11:30 or 6-7:30

Quilt Class-Arrowhead Puzzle Block 5-7






15

Rug Class-
Toothbrush Rug
6-8

16
FELT DAY
Wet Felt Flower 12-1 or 3-4


Quilt Sampler-Week 2 of 2
5-7

Recycled Wool Project-Teensie Feet Slippers
7-9


17
Turkish Crochet Bracelet 11-1

Drop Spinning 1-2:30 or 6-7:30

Beg. Needle Felting 3-4

Wool Penny Quilt (Handsew)-7:30-8:30

18
Wool Dryer Balls or Wool Play Balls 10-11

BEG. CARD MAKING CLASS 10-1 $15 + kit

Make Somethin’ Outta Nothin’ Party 7-9 pm
19

3-5
Wheel Spinning Help/Creativity Session $20 (thick ‘ thin)





20
Beginning
Crochet or Knitting
12:30-2 OR 5:30-7

Turkish Crochet Bracelet 4-6


Open Crochet Help Session 2-4 ($10)


21
DYE DAY
Watercolor Silk Scarf 5-6

Dye A Skein 10-11:30 or 6-7:30

Sewing Class-Make Your Own Gift Bag 5-7


22
Rug Class-LockerHook
6-8

OPEN CROP and JEWELRY PROJECT HELP 6-8 $10


23
FELT DAY
Wet Felt Flower 12-1 or 3-4

Jewelry/Beading:
Bracelet Basics 1-3


Quilt Class-
Tile Puzzle
Week 1 of 2
5-7

Recycled Wool Project-Owl Buddy
7-9






24
Turkish Crochet Bracelet 4-6

Drop Spinning 1-2:30 or 6-7:30

Beg. Needle Felting 3-4

Wool Penny Quilt (Handsew)-Beginning 7:30-8:30





25

Wool Dryer Balls or Wool Play Balls 10-11

Kuimihimo (Japanese Braiding) 1-2

CROP NIGHT-PAPERCRAFTS 4:30-8:00  $10

26

3-5
Wheel Spinning Help/Creativity Session $20 (coils/shells)


27
Beginning
Crochet or Knitting
12:30-2 OR 5:30-7

Turkish Crochet Bracelet 4-6


Open Crochet Help Session 2-4 ($10)


28
DYE DAY
Watercolor Silk Scarf 5-6

Dye A Skein 10-11:30 or 6-7:30

Sewing Class-Credit Card Holder 5-7










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29

Rug Class-
Toothbrush Rug
6-8

Scrapbooking Essentials-
Page Design
6-8








30

FELT DAY
Wet Felt Flower 12-1 or 3-4

Quilt Class-
Tile Puzzle
Week 2 of 2
5-7









-

31/1
Jazz/Music Festival
Outdoor Booth with Special Activities!







More Calendars: June, July, August
All group classes $10/hr.  Private lessons $20/hr.     50% dep./classes   Studio Fee $5/day

Want to take a class but our times don’t fit your schedule?  Bring a friend along and schedule your own class.  We’ll try to accommodate you!  J

Crafters Co-op, where EVERY day is Earth Day!
(also home of Whidbey Isle Yarns and Wool Felts)