Schools
A complete listing of fiber arts schools which offer classes that can vary from time to time. These are generally an organized courses of study, presented by established educational institutions and foundations. Schools and classes are added on a regular basis.
Coupeville Arts Center
January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008
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Coupeville Arts Center, Whidbey Island, Washington offers a number of workshops this winter/spring of interest to fiber artists including dyeing, felting, surface design and sewing. See the website for a complete listing of workshops and registration requirements.
Fine Line Creative Arts Center
January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008
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Year-round classes and workshops in textiles, surface design, basketry, all crafts. 6N 158 Crane Rd., St. Charles, IL 60175. 630 584-9443; fax 630-584-9490.
John C. Campbell Folk School 2008 Classes
January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008
Classes in weaving, felting, surface design, basketry and other non-fiber related areas for all skill levels. Non-competitive learning via weekend and week-long classes year-round.
Sievers School of Fiber Arts
January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008
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Sievers School of Fiber Arts is an internationally known, three-season visual arts and crafts school on beautiful Washington Island in Door County, WI. Founded in 1979, Sievers has maintained a reputation for its outstanding faculty, small class size, and a special kind of place -- where people come together in a nourishing environment to discover or refresh their creative spirit. Ph: 920-847-2264, Fax: 920-847-2676
Textile Learning Center at the Mission Mill
January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008
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Mission Mill Museum preserves Mission houses, an Oregon Trail settler's house, a historic church and the structures, equipment, and original water-powered turbine of the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill with related artifacts. The classes available through our Textile Learning Center offer something for everyone, from the merely curious to the advanced fiber artist.503-585-7012
2008 The Ozark Folk School
March 16, 2008 through October 18, 2008
Learn to create heirloom-quality music, crafts and fun. Spinning and natural dyeing, rug braiding, quilting, battenburg lace and hickory seat weaving. The Ozark Folk Center State Park, P.O. Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560. 866-898-1075(V/TT).
Fiber Workshops at Peters Valley
May 18, 2008 through September 18, 2008
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We have a wonderful lineup of talented Instructors and a wide variety of Fiber workshops at Peters Valley Craft Center for 2008. Some of our instructors include: James Koehler, Fran Reed, Jean Hicks, Betsy Sterling Benjamin, Ana Lisa Hedstrom, Takako Ueki, John McGuire, Daryl Lancaster, Kerr Grabowski, Risa Benson, Betty Vera and many more! You can check out the class descriptions and other information on the Peters Valley website. Here are the quick links to each fiber studio offerings: www.petersvalley.org/workshops/fibers/2008fiber-structure.htm www.petersvalley.org/workshops/fibers/2008fiber-surface.htm And you can always contact the Peters Valley office with any questions at 973-948-5200
CraftSummer 2008
June 13, 2008 through July 11, 2008
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Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Weekend and weekly workshops featuring various quilting techniques.
Workshops in Writing, Visual Art, and Design
June 15, 2008 through August 1, 2008
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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. One week sessions in surface design, hand felted scarves, fashion and shibori.
Fibers 'n' Firs Second Session
June 20, 2008 through July 25, 2008
Sequim, Washington, USA. Surface design workshop covering dyeing, stencils, marbleing and more with Sue Bonnin Nylander.
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