A great introduction to enameling where students will learn the steps to prepare copper for enameling and sifting techniques to create wonderful colors on metal. Sgraffito techniques will be utilized for this project. This is a beginner class, where each person will leave with a finished piece of jewelry.

Indulge your creativity while learning the ancient art of silk painting. Joanna White takes you on an inspired adventure to design your own silk scarf masterpieces. Perfect for both seasoned fiber artists and those newly discovering their creative self. No previous experience necessary. Teens and adults welcome. All materials included for students to create 2 silk scarves.

Participants in this session will learn how to make a turkey wing broom. Cull processed hurl, separate the hurl into nine sections, tie sequentially into the shape of a wing, and fasten the handle using broom corn stalks.

Attendees will learn to needle felt a beautiful landscape using dyed wool roving. Using only barbed needles, students learn to turn a pile of fluff into a memorable scene of our amazing mountains. No experience needed and all are welcome. Kits will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring photos of their favorite mountain scene to use as inspiration. A complete instruction booklet and resource list is also included.

In this one-day workshop, we will explore the art of slow stitch and embroidery in the creation and making of a work of fabric collage. Elements of embroidery, hand quilting, and slow-stitch methods will be demonstrated and will culminate in each participant having the tools, materials, and process knowledge to craft a work of fabric collage and to continue this craft as a personal creative pursuit.

Curious about jewelry making? This is a great introduction to jewelry making and no experience is necessary. Learn to stamp on copper to create a lovely cohesive pattern in your jewelry designs.

Explore jewelry making using Precious Metal Clay. PMC is clay made of metal particles, which allows you to sculpt and create pieces that become solid, fine silver when fired. Each student will be able to create a pair of small earrings and a charm or a bead.

Students will learn the “drape and hammer” technique of bonding wire in a fluid style to create a bracelet with a built-in clasp. This technique is adaptable to many other types of wire-work. No experience necessary. All tools will be provided to make one bracelet.

Learn to needle felt a beautiful landscape using dyed wool roving. Using only barbed needles learn to turn a pile of fluff into a memorable scene of our amazing mountains. No experience needed and all are welcome. Kits will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring photos of their favorite mountain scene to use as a reference.

Explore jewelry making using Precious Metal Clay. PMC is clay made of metal particles, which allows you to sculpt and create pieces that become solid, fine silver when fired. Each student will be able to create a pair of small earrings and a charm or a bead. You will learn how to texture the clay, fire, patina and polish. All skill levels welcome.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to repair your caned chairs? Join Brandy & Dave of Silver River Chairs for a crash course on the 7-step method of chair caning. All tools, materials, and projects are provided. Participants are encouraged to bring projects for advice and guidance after the workshop.

Join us to make a Little Fairy Mermaid from cloth to hang on a wall. Parts will be pre-stitched for you so you can just come in and play! We will assemble parts, do a face and embellish with beads.

Learn to needle felt a beautiful landscape using dyed wool roving. Using only barbed needles learn to turn a pile of fluff into a memorable scene of our amazing mountains. No experience needed and all are welcome. Kits will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring photos of their favorite mountain scene to use as a reference.

Shibori is the sophisticated Japanese ancestor of tie-dyeing, and students will shibori-dye three pre-hemmed silk scarves to take, wear, and enjoy. We will use simple techniques of clamping, tying, stitching, and wrapping resists on the scarves, then immerse them in vibrant dye baths to layer rich colors and gorgeous patterns. (materials fee includes 3 silk scarves).

Join Susan B. Taylor & John Roller in this three hour workshop as we weave a small open basket on a lathe-turned, cherry base. Using several sizes of reed, students will learn to twine, triple-twine, weave individual rows, and to set up a space for embellishing with “Cherokee Wheels”. The basket will be finished with a sturdy, lashed rim, with a filler. This basket is useful in every room in the house, and is created to last a lifetime! All materials for one basket are included.