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SPINNING FOR BEGINNERS

When: 4 Sessions on Thurs evenings

Instructor: Piper Leo 

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials/Fee: Varies

Tuition: $125

Learn the basics of spinning and fiber preparation from a master spinner. An opportunity to learn from the best!

Landscape postcard

When: May 17, 10-4

Instructor: Lynne Croswell 

Skill level: All levels

Materials/fee: None

FAVT members: $35

Nonmembers: $40

Using fabric pieces and fusible backing, learn to make a landscape postcard. These can be individualized and can actually be mailed! Try something different! Bring your own fabric and a picture you want to recreate.

Introduction to needle felting

When: Saturday, May 31, 10-12

Instructor: Jen Leak 

Skill level: No particular skills needed -- all are welcome!

Materials/fee: All materials are supplied.

FAVT members: $20

Nonmembers: $25

Create a felted wool pin or magnet. No experience necessary. Create animals, flowers, faces or abstract designs. Suitable for ages 8 to adult.

Felted soap

When: Saturday, May 31, 1-3 p.m.

Instructor: Jen Leak 

Skill level: No particular skills are needed -- All are welcome.

Materials/fee: Bring your own soap or purchase some at the store. All wool is supplies

FAVT members: $10

Nonmembers: $15

Wrap a bar of soap in a coat of colorful wool and use warm water to transform it into a seamless felt covering, which can be used as a built-in washcloth or a sachet covering. Makes a great homemade gift!

Felted stone critters

When: Saturday, June 7, 1-3 p.m.

Instructor: Jen Leak 

Skill level: All are welcome!

Materials/fee: Wool and stones are supplied, or you can bring your own.

FAVT members: $30

Nonmembers: $35

Wrap a smooth stone in a layer of felted wool, then add details with a felting needle to create a whimsical paperweight, doorstop or “pet rock.” Make yours as realistic or fanciful as you wish! No experience necessary. Suitable for ages 12-adult.

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