2024 Festival Workshops
Important Note: Each workshop has a minimum age for students to register, specified by our instructors. If you are registering a student under age 18, double check that their age is allowed in the workshop you selected.
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Altering Knit and Crochet Patterns for Size, Gauge, and Style with Kira Dulaney
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It can be hard to find just the right knitting or crochet pattern to fit your yarn, body, and fashion sense. We will go through common alterations including working in the round, changing stitch gauge and row gauge, adding or altering waist shaping, calculating rates of shaping for curves and slanted edges to adjust armholes and necklines, and changing the size of a pattern both in an easy way with limited usage, and more thoroughly. This class will be useful for anyone who knits or crochets garments or accessories, including those using handspun yarn.
This workshop is open to students age 12+
Date & Time
Sunday June 2, 1pm-4pm
Skill Level
Knitters and crocheters of all levels who are interested in altering patterns.
Materials Fee
N/A
Students Should Bring
Optional:
- Patterns that you'd like to alter
About the Instructor
Kira Dulaney has been teaching fiber arts classes and hosting crafty events in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond since 2002. As a teacher, her focus is on providing valuable information in a stress-free environment, and supporting students through the learning process. She is also the designer behind Kira K Designs, a line of original knitting and crochet patterns and kits featuring clean lines and intriguing details that are both interesting to make and easy to wear. Kira has taught at Estes Park Wool Market, Interweave Yarn Fest, Lambtown Festival, the Natural Fiber Fair, Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat, Stitches events, and TNNA, as well as numerous guilds and yarn shops.
Workshop Refund & Cancellation Policy
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Whakairo Wonders in Knitting: Blending Māori Inspirations with Japanese Lace Techniques with Françoise Danoy
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Unveil the intricate beauty of Japanese lace knitting as you embrace the rich tales and artistry of Whakairo, the Māori tradition of wood carving. In this 3-hour workshop, the delicate threads of Japanese lace techniques intertwine with the profound narratives of Whakairo. As we knit, every twist and turn, every stitch and pattern, becomes a tribute to both these art forms. Dive deep into mastering stitches inspired by traditional Japanese patterns, perfect for expanding your lace repertoire, while exploring the Māori culture's tales, values, and teachings. Join us on a transformative knitting journey where ancient traditions meet delicate artistry, weaving together stories from the land of the rising sun and the heart of Māori heritage!
This workshop is open to students age 18+
Date & Time
Sunday June 2, 9am-12pm
Skill Level
Students must be comfortable with and able to demonstrate the following stitches/skills:
- SSK
- K2TOG
- YO
- KFB
- K1 TBL
- Basic chart reading
Materials Fee
N/A
Students Should Bring
- One or two skeins of fingering weight/4-ply yarn (440 yards)
- US 5/3.75 mm needles (for practice during the workshop)
- Notions including buttons, crochet hook, darning/tapestry needle
About the Instructor
Françoise is a textile fiber artist and creative business coach whose unique background and cultural heritage inform her work in captivating and meaningful ways. Born to a Franco-Māori family in Australia and raised in America, Françoise's diverse background has given her a unique perspective on the world and a rich tapestry of experiences to draw from in her work. With a deep passion for the fiber arts, Françoise has honed her skills over the years as a knitwear designer producing designs that are at once beautiful, intricate, and thought-provoking that tell deeply personal stories of her experiences as a diaspora Māori that resonate and connect with audiences worldwide. Her love of color, texture, and pattern is evident in every piece she creates, and she is always experimenting with new techniques and materials to bring her visions to life. Currently residing in San Antonio, Texas, Françoise continues to produce captivating fiber art and coach others in their design journeys, and as an Expert Generalist with Magical Teams. Her work has been internationally recognized, and she is highly sought after as a teacher and speaker, sharing her wisdom and expertise with others in the fiber arts community.
Workshop Refund & Cancellation Policy
http://www.flagwool.com/workshop-refund-and-cancellation-policy.html
Using Your Wheel's Ratios to Spin Efficiently with Nancy Wilson
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In this half-day class, students will learn what spinning wheel ratios are and how to measure them for their specific wheel. We will discuss how ratios affect the resulting yarn. Students will learn how to count twists per inch and make yarn samples using each ratio on their wheel. We will analyze a variety of yarns and discuss how using a different ratio will help spinners replicate yarns, both handspun and mill spun. Students will receive a variety of fibers and use what they have learned to make spinning decisions for the fibers.
This workshop is open to students age 16+
Date & Time
Saturday June 1, 1pm-4pm
Skill Level
Students must be comfortable with a spinning wheel, able to spin a continuous single, and have some experience plying yarn.
Materials Fee
A $ 15 materials fee, which covers fiber and yarn samples and a class handout, is included in the cost of registration.
Students Should Bring
- Spinning wheel, preferably with multiple whorls, in good working order
- Extra bobbins
- Magnifying glass (instructor will have a few to share)
- Approximately 1 oz. of a fiber student is comfortable spinning (this will be used to create samples)
- Niddy Noddy
- Lazy Kate
- Equipment the spinner would normally bring to a spin-in
About the Instructor
Nancy Wilson has been spinning since 1988, after acquiring the first two llamas of what would continue to be an integral part of her fiber journey. Spinning followed with knitting (which she learned from her mother) and then dyeing. After retiring in 2018, she started participating in the Artist in the Classroom program offered by the City of Sedona. Nancy enjoys sharing her love of fibers with kids, as they are the future of fiber arts. She is an active member of both the Mountain Spinners and Weavers Guild in Prescott and the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild. She completed the Olds College Master Spinner program in 2019. Nancy has recently added rigid heddle weaving to her repertoire and enjoys using her handspun yarn in all her fiber projects. For Nancy it’s all about the yarn, and she loves to share her passion for spinning with others and encourage them in any way she can.
Workshop Refund & Cancellation Policy
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Tanning Sheep Hides with Jay Begay
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Join Jay Begay for a two day immersion into the traditional art of tanning sheep/goat hides by hand. In this intimate and experiential class, students will tan one sheep or goat skin from start to finish. The art of hide tanning is a cross-cultural human legacy, one with an ancient heritage that spans across continents and lineages. Besides full hands-on experience, we will spend time discussing history, methodology and Navajo traditional approaches. Students will leave with an understanding of how to bring to life beautiful hand-tanned hides in their own small home tanning set-ups. Hide tanning is a physically demanding craft, so be prepared for two full days of very active and fun learning! We are going to learn as much as possible and our days will be packed with richness.
This workshop is open to students age 18+
Date & Time
Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 from 9am to 5pm daily (with a break for lunch)
Skill Level
All levels welcome, no experience required
Material Fee
A $250.00 materials fee is included in the cost of registration. Each student will receive the hide they worked on at the end of the workshop.
Students Should Bring
Students will need to bring rubber gloves, a pumice stone, a knife, and a 17-gallon tub to the class. The knife will be used for clearing the hide of meat and fat.
About the Instructor
Jay Begay originates from the community of Rocky Ridge in Northeastern Arizona. Jay's childhood was spent with his late Paternal Grandmother tending to the flock of sheep and goats. It was from his Grandma that he acquired these skills required to continue the pastoral ways. Today he continues to raise Navajo-Churro sheep and Angora Goats. Jay enjoys working with fiber and sharing his knowledge. Join Jay in this rare opportunity to learn the skills that were passed on from his late Paternal Grandmother.
Workshop Refund & Cancellation Policy
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Images Courtesy of Leney Breeden
Tāniko Techniques in Knitting: Crafting Colorful Cowls with Françoise Danoy
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Step into the mesmerizing realm of Maori-inspired Tāniko weaving motifs as we bring them to life through knitting. In this 3-hour workshop, you'll journey through colorwork techniques that transform simple cowls into artful masterpieces echoing the tales and tradition of the Māori. With the choice to weave your narrative from five different stitch motifs, each rooted in Tāniko's tradition, you'll unlock endless creativity, bridging the ancient art of weaving with the contemporary charm of knitting.
Join us as we knit our tales with colors, creating cowls that don't just warm our necks, but also our souls, with stories of tradition, artistry, and innovation.
This workshop is open to students age 18+
Date & Time
Saturday June 1, 9am-12pm
Skill Level
Students must be comfortable with knit and purl stitches, adventurous beginners welcome.
Materials Fee
N/A
Students Should Bring
- Two skeins of DK/8-ply yarn in two solid color ways that the student would like to use for the workshop (one skein per color)
- US 8 / 5 mm needles (for practice during the workshop).
- Notions including darning/tapestry needle and stitch markers.
Note: Homework is required before the workshop to knit up a 2x2 ribbing brim. Students will receive an email from the instructor with specific instructions.
About the Instructor
Françoise is a textile fiber artist and creative business coach whose unique background and cultural heritage inform her work in captivating and meaningful ways. Born to a Franco-Māori family in Australia and raised in America, Françoise's diverse background has given her a unique perspective on the world and a rich tapestry of experiences to draw from in her work. With a deep passion for the fiber arts, Françoise has honed her skills over the years as a knitwear designer producing designs that are at once beautiful, intricate, and thought-provoking that tell deeply personal stories of her experiences as a diaspora Māori that resonate and connect with audiences worldwide. Her love of color, texture, and pattern is evident in every piece she creates, and she is always experimenting with new techniques and materials to bring her visions to life. Currently residing in San Antonio, Texas, Françoise continues to produce captivating fiber art and coach others in their design journeys, and as an Expert Generalist with Magical Teams. Her work has been internationally recognized, and she is highly sought after as a teacher and speaker, sharing her wisdom and expertise with others in the fiber arts community.
Workshop Refund & Cancellation Policy
http://www.flagwool.com/workshop-refund-and-cancellation-policy.html
Stick Weaving with Margaret Trousdale
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Too many yarn odds and ends? Use them in a stick weaving project. It’s easy, fun, and ancient. Participants can make a colorful trivet, rug, seat cushion, pet pad, artistic fossil wall hanging, and more. Discussions will include purposes, color choices, and textures for our weavings, based on the yarns participants bring. We’ll weave and make merry. Participants will walk away from this half-day workshop with a completed or started project, a pair of weaving sticks, a needle, and a tip sheet.
This workshop is open to students age 18+ alone, and 15+ if accompanied by an adult participating in the same workshop.
Date & Time
Saturday June 1, 1pm-4pm
Skill Level
All levels welcome, no experience required
Material Fee
A $17.00 materials fee is included in the registration fee, which covers tools for stick weaving for students to keep.
Students Should Bring
- Scissors or snips for cutting yarn.
- At least three different colored, worsted-weight yarns you would like to use in your stick weaving project – the equivalent of about one full skein plus two more skeins with at least half left. Bringing a mix of dark and light colors will give your project more contrast.
- Any other leftover yarns you may have in your stash to add to your project and/or share with other students.
About the Instructor
Margaret is a retired public school teacher from California and Albuquerque. For over ten years, she was an active member in various spinning guilds, sharing wool and fiber joy in public demos and sales. She raised and spun angora rabbit wool for five years. In 2017, at the 30th Southwest Spinners Retreat, Margaret learned stick weaving. She knows how to knit, but prefers crocheting. Her fiber adventures are recorded on https://theyarnmarm.blogspot.com/
Workshop Refund & Cancellation Policy
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Spinner's Toolbox with Julie Drogsvold
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Long draw spinning is a classic technique useful for every spinner. True woolen yarn can be quickly spun and is ideal for wonderful warm weather clothing. Hone your skills with this light-hearted and fun class, starting with carding washed fleece and then long drawing your prepared rolags.
This workshop is open to students age 12+
Date & Time
Saturday June 1, 9am-12pm
Skill Level
Students should have a good working relationship with their wheel and be capable of spinning a consistent single.
Materials Fee
A $10.00 materials fee, which covers fiber to be used in class, is included in the cost of registration.
Students Should Bring
- Spinning wheel or e-spinner, ideally flyer-driven with Scotch tension
- Hand Carders, preferably wool
- Lazy Kate and 3 empty bobbins
- Niddy noddy or ball winder
About the Instructor
Julie has been raising fiber animals since middle school. Her college studies focused on Secondary Education and costume design. Raising fiber animals naturally led to spinning and weaving and then into teaching. Julie has taught throughout the United States, including Wisconsin Sheep & Wool festival and Oregon Flock & Fiber. Julie’s ranch, Tangled Yarn Farms, nestled in the Sky Islands of southern Arizona, specializes in Navajo heritage Angora goats, Angora rabbits and heirloom cottons. Her teaching style reflects her love of natural luxury fibers and joy in learning.
Workshop Refund & Cancellation Policy
http://www.flagwool.com/workshop-refund-and-cancellation-policy.html
Shawl Magic: ABCs of Shawl Construction with Françoise Danoy
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Step into the enchanting realm of shawl knitting with our specially curated workshop designed around the "ABCs" of shawl construction: Asymmetrical, Basic (triangular), and Crescent. Whether you're a knitting novice or a seasoned yarn enthusiast, this workshop aims to unveil the intricate secrets and techniques behind each shawl type. By crafting mini prototypes, you'll experience a tactile journey, gaining a hands-on understanding of the unique twists and turns that give each shawl its signature shape. Join us for a magical journey into the world of shawls, where every stitch tells a story and every prototype offers a lesson.
This workshop is open to students age 18+
Date & Time
Sunday June 2, 1pm-4pm
Skill Level
Students must be comfortable with and able to demonstrate the following stitches/skills:
- SSK
- K2TOG
- YO
- KFB
Materials Fee
N/A
Students Should Bring
- 110 to 220 yards of DK weight/8-ply yarn
- US 7 knitting needles for optimal results.
- Stitch markers to ensure precision in crafting.
About the Instructor
Françoise is a textile fiber artist and creative business coach whose unique background and cultural heritage inform her work in captivating and meaningful ways. Born to a Franco-Māori family in Australia and raised in America, Françoise's diverse background has given her a unique perspective on the world and a rich tapestry of experiences to draw from in her work. With a deep passion for the fiber arts, Françoise has honed her skills over the years as a knitwear designer producing designs that are at once beautiful, intricate, and thought-provoking that tell deeply personal stories of her experiences as a diaspora Māori that resonate and connect with audiences worldwide. Her love of color, texture, and pattern is evident in every piece she creates, and she is always experimenting with new techniques and materials to bring her visions to life. Currently residing in San Antonio, Texas, Françoise continues to produce captivating fiber art and coach others in their design journeys, and as an Expert Generalist with Magical Teams. Her work has been internationally recognized, and she is highly sought after as a teacher and speaker, sharing her wisdom and expertise with others in the fiber arts community.
Workshop Refund & Cancellation Policy
http://www.flagwool.com/workshop-refund-and-cancellation-policy.html
Punch and Paint with Françoise Danoy
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Discover the captivating world of punch needle artistry in this hands-on workshop. Dive deep into a technique that marries the realms of traditional yarn crafts and visual arts. Learn how to use a punch needle as your brush and yarn as your paint to create vibrant, textured masterpieces that shimmer with life and color. Step into the delightful convergence of texture and color in our Punch & Paint workshop. Craft your artistic journey, one punch at a time!
This workshop is open to students age 18+
Date & Time
Saturday June 1, 1pm-4pm
Skill Level
All levels welcome, no experience required
Materials Fee
A $48.00 materials fee, which covers a punch needle kit, is included in the cost of registration.
The kit includes:
- Punch Needle
- DK weight yarn in a spectrum of colors for "painting."
- Monk's cloth
- Embroidery hoop
- Design template
Students Should Bring
Nothing required, all materials are provided.
About the Instructor
Françoise is a textile fiber artist and creative business coach whose unique background and cultural heritage inform her work in captivating and meaningful ways. Born to a Franco-Māori family in Australia and raised in America, Françoise's diverse background has given her a unique perspective on the world and a rich tapestry of experiences to draw from in her work. With a deep passion for the fiber arts, Françoise has honed her skills over the years as a knitwear designer producing designs that are at once beautiful, intricate, and thought-provoking that tell deeply personal stories of her experiences as a diaspora Māori that resonate and connect with audiences worldwide. Her love of color, texture, and pattern is evident in every piece she creates, and she is always experimenting with new techniques and materials to bring her visions to life. Currently residing in San Antonio, Texas, Françoise continues to produce captivating fiber art and coach others in their design journeys, and as an Expert Generalist with Magical Teams. Her work has been internationally recognized, and she is highly sought after as a teacher and speaker, sharing her wisdom and expertise with others in the fiber arts community.
Workshop Refund & Cancellation Policy
http://www.flagwool.com/workshop-refund-and-cancellation-policy.html
Beginning Pine Needle Basket Making with Cheryl Coronado-Bruton
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In this workshop participants will learn to prepare pine needles, start and shape a basket. Instruction will be provided so that participants can use two different stitches to decorate their baskets.
This workshop is open to students age 14+
Date & Time
Sunday June 2, 9am-12pm
Skill Level
All levels welcome, no experience required
Materials Fee
A $15 materials fee is included in the cost of registration. This covers:
- Centers
- Raffia
- Artificial sinew
- Darning needles
- Gauge
- Processed pine needles
- Handouts
Students Should Bring
- Small scissors
- Thimble
- Needle nose pliers.
About the Instructor
As a child, teen and young adult Cheryl was enthralled with crafts. Sewing, crocheting, knitting, spinning, weaving, pottery, batik, book and jewelry making all caught her attention. She pursued some crafts for short periods of time, others have become lifelong hobbies. Cheryl began making pine needle baskets in the mid-1970 and continued through the mid-1980's. Marrying, building a home, having a baby, and starting two companies left little time for any crafts including basket making, so Cheryl put her raffia aside. 35 years later her community and the world were hit with Covid. Many of her recreational activities were no longer available and she was pondering how to replace them. As she watched her husband hauling off pine needles one day she thought, "What a waste. Those pine needles would make lovely baskets." And so, it began again.
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Needle Felting Soft Sculpture with Kira Dulaney
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Needle felting is a fun way to create fuzzy soft sculptures using wool and special felting tools. We'll start with flat images that can be turned into pins or patches, then move into 3-D projects. You can felt your favorite food, animals, or abstract art - the sky's the limit!
This workshop is open to students age 12+ alone, and age 8+ if accompanied by an adult participating in the same workshop.
Date & Time
Sunday June 2, 9am-12pm
Skill Level
All levels welcome, no experience required
Materials Fee
A $10 materials fee is included in the cost of registration. This covers:
- Felting needles
- Felt fabric
- Wool roving
- Foam
Students Should Bring
Nothing required, all materials are provided.
About the Instructor
Kira Dulaney has been teaching fiber arts classes and hosting crafty events in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond since 2002. As a teacher, her focus is on providing valuable information in a stress-free environment, and supporting students through the learning process. She is also the designer behind Kira K Designs, a line of original knitting and crochet patterns and kits featuring clean lines and intriguing details that are both interesting to make and easy to wear. Kira has taught at Estes Park Wool Market, Interweave Yarn Fest, Lambtown Festival, the Natural Fiber Fair, Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat, Stitches events, and TNNA, as well as numerous guilds and yarn shops.
Workshop Refund & Cancellation Policy
http://www.flagwool.com/workshop-refund-and-cancellation-policy.html
Sunday: Spinning Fiber with a Navajo Spindle with Venancio Aragon
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Workshop participants will learn to spin fibers into yarn on a Navajo spindle. Participants will also explore the history of Navajo textile arts and continued contributions of Navajo fiber artisans to the cultural history of the Southwest.
This workshop is open to students age 12+
Date & Time
Sunday June 2, 9am-12pm
(Another session of this class is offered Saturday morning.)
Skill Level
All levels welcome, no experience required
Materials Fee
A $15.00 material fee for raw wool and roving is included in the cost of registration.
If students do not have their own Navajo spindle, the instructor will have handcrafted spindles available for direct purchase for $45.00 at the beginning of the workshop. If you would like to purchase a spindle, please make a note in the comments section of the checkout form to ensure enough spindles are available.
Students Should Bring
- Navajo spindle if they already own one.
Optional:
- Carding combs or wool combs,
- Any fiber or roving the student wishes to learn to spin with.
- Notebook for notes
About the Instructor
Venancio Aragón is a Diné textile artist and holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees: one in Cultural Anthropology from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and the other in Native American Studies from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. Prior to becoming a full-time artist, Venancio worked for the National Park Service as an interpretive ranger in various parks and monuments throughout the Southwest. His interest in archaeology, anthropology, and art has led him on a journey of researching and reviving portions of the Diné weaving repertoire that are in danger of being lost. Venancio was the 2020 Rollin and Mary Ella King Native Artist Fellow at the School for Advanced Research (SAR) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His work at SAR centered on documenting and recreating lesser known and uncommon Diné weaving techniques. He lives and works Farmington, New Mexico, where he continues to educate and promote Diné weaving as a form of decolonial expression. Venancio’s textiles have been features in numerous exhibitions, films and publications.
Workshop Refund & Cancellation Policy
http://www.flagwool.com/workshop-refund-and-cancellation-policy.html