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Workshop Information
Join us to learn something new at THE HEART OF NEW MEXICO FIBER AND ART GATHERING
You can also email us at: heartofnmfiberandartgathering@gmail.com
Come out for a family friendly event and learn something new, or brush up on some unused skills. It is part of our two day event. There are different classes to sign up for today!
Want to buy a fleece? Or maybe you already have? Join award-winning spinning instructor Joy Getha and learn how to evaluate a raw fleece, and how to "skirt it" to prepare for washing. Just bring a pen and enthusiasm!
Cost of Workshop: $20.00
Supplies: Bring a pen for taking notes
Time of workshop: Sunday 5/19 from 1-3 pm
Max Number of Students: 10
Instructor: Joy Getha
For questions or to sign up click here to contact the instructor.
Want to try your hand at making your own yarn? Join award-winning spinning instructor Joy Getha and give spinning on "drop" spindles a try. She'll provide everything needed: spindle, sheep wool fiber, and a list of new terms to learn. Just bring a pen and enthusiasm!
Cost of Workshop: $30.00
Supplies: Bring a pen for taking notes
Time of workshop: Sunday 5/19 from 10am-12pm
Max Number of Students: 6
Instructor: Joy Getha
For questions or to signup click here to contact the instructor.
Learn to Needle Felt while creating a small bird (either a robin, bluebird or cardinal). Learn the techniques and tools while having fun Needle Felting!!!
Cost of Workshop: $50.00
Supplies: All materials provided by instructor to complete a small bird
Time of Workshop: Saturday 5/18 11am - 2pm
Max Number of Students: 6
Instructor: Judy Chapman
For questions or to signup click here to contact the instructor.
Weave your own luxurious rug! You will receive all supplies and go away with terrific new skills. All the materials are provided, and the loom is yours to take home. This will be a super fluffy and fuzzy addition to your home. It is made in the ancient Viking style on a peg loom. These rugs are great as a bathmat or rustic and safe hearth rug. The raw wool comes directly from local farms.
Ariel has owned sheep since 2007. Her journey into fiber arts began shortly after. Needle felting was her first venture, then finger weaving, crocheting, peg looms, cruelty free sheepskin rugs and most recently dyeing roving and yarn.
You can see more of her products inside Wooly &Wyrd at Church Street Market Shops in Edgewood, NM.
Cost of Workshop: $125.00
Supplies: All supplies provided by instructor
Time of Workshop: Sunday 5/19 12-4pm
Max Number of Students: 4
Instructor: Ariel Davis William
For questions or to signup click here to contact the instructor.
Paint a terra cotta pot and take home a succulent as well in this fun class. Learn the best way to make your paints look good on those porous pots.
Cost of Workshop: $20.00
Supplies: Terra Cotta Pot, Paint, Brushes, Succulent, Dirt all provided by instructor
Time of Workshop: Saturday 5/18 12-2pm
Max Number of Students: 10
Instructor: Jackie McNally
For questions or to signup click here to contact the instructor.
Learn techniques and artistry of Inkle weaving from someone with over 40 years of experience. While learning to warp and weave, students will also be able to explore color and design for small useful bands and straps.
Cost of Workshop: $60.00
Supplies: Inkle loom, 30 string heddles to fit, belt shuttle, 3-6 colors of smooth non-stretching yarn.
Time of Workshop: Sunday 5/19 10am-4:30pm
Max Number of Students: 12
Instructor: Annie MacHale
For questions or to signup click here to contact the instructor.
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