In-person registration will be available at the Festival if there is any space remaining in the classes at that time.
Saturday
9am-12pm
Rug hooking with the oxford punch tool
Teacher Bonnie Lundorff
$15 class fee at time of registration, $25 kit fee pay to teacher in class
Learn the basics of rug hooking with the Oxford Rug Punch Tool as you make one of these adorable 6” ornaments. They can also be framed or made into sweet little pillows or wall hangings. * No sewing skills needed. * The kit and all tools needed will be provided for use in class. * Students choose which design to make.
12-4pm
Zipply Art landscape pumpkin
Teacher Rhonda Berman
$55 class fee at time of registration
In this class we will make a pumpkin-shaped brooch or art piece using zippers, roving and embellishments. The zipper is hand sewn onto wool felt making the outline of the pumpkin. The inside is filled with wool roving by needle felting. The center of the pumpkin will become your canvas to create a miniature fall landscape. Trees on either side of the landscape will make the perfect frame and small beads will be added to depict fall leaves completing the look.
This class is open to all skill levels…if you can thread a needle, you can do this art form, however very sharp needles are used so it is preferable if students are at least 12 years of age. Needle-felting experience is a plus but not a prerequisite for this class.
Needle felting with locks
Teacher Heather Schmidtke
$25 class fee on registration, $10 kit fee pay to teacher in class
Make a little lamb wall hanging using felt, wool locks and a decorative backing. A frame for the finished piece is included in the class price. Kit includes everything needed.
Sunday
12-3pm
Introduction to drop spindle
Teacher Vanessa Stenger
$15 class fee on registration, $15 kit fee pay to teacher in class
For beginners or those looking for a refresher! In this hands-on class, students will explore a brief history of the drop spindle, discover the various fibers that can be used, and gain a general understanding of how this craft transforms fiber into yarn. The session will include guided practice, allowing students to spin their own roving and create unique yarn to take home. Kit includes everything you need.
Intro to Dorset buttons
Teacher Rhonda Berman
$30 class fee at registration
We will learn the basic steps of creating a Dorset Button. Thread is wrapped then woven over a plastic ring using various stitches and weaving techniques. Different threads and colors will be available.
These can be used as buttons, however as with any art, the ideas are only limited by imagination. Buttons have been used in jewelry or accent pieces on other items. Examples will be shared in class along with a brief history and book options.
Classes
Classes for the 2025 Festival are listed below
Classes will take place on both Saturday and Sunday, times listed below. Online registration is now open!
In-person registration will be available at the Festival if there is any space remaining in the classes at that time.
Saturday
9am-12pm
Rug hooking with the oxford punch tool
Teacher Bonnie Lundorff
$15 class fee at time of registration, $25 kit fee pay to teacher in class
Learn the basics of rug hooking with the Oxford Rug Punch Tool as you make one of these adorable 6” ornaments. They can also be framed or made into sweet little pillows or wall hangings.
* No sewing skills needed.
* The kit and all tools needed will be provided for use in class.
* Students choose which design to make.
12-4pm
Zipply Art landscape pumpkin
Teacher Rhonda Berman
$55 class fee at time of registration
In this class we will make a pumpkin-shaped brooch or art piece using zippers, roving and embellishments. The zipper is hand sewn onto wool felt making the outline of the pumpkin. The inside is filled with wool roving by needle felting. The center of the pumpkin will become your canvas to create a miniature fall landscape. Trees on either side of the landscape will make the perfect frame and small beads will be added to depict fall leaves completing the look.
This class is open to all skill levels…if you can thread a needle, you can do this art form, however very sharp needles are used so it is preferable if students are at least 12 years of age. Needle-felting experience is a plus but not a prerequisite for this class.
Needle felting with locks
Teacher Heather Schmidtke
$25 class fee on registration, $10 kit fee pay to teacher in class
Make a little lamb wall hanging using felt, wool locks and a decorative backing. A frame for the finished piece is included in the class price. Kit includes everything needed.
Sunday
12-3pm
Introduction to drop spindle
Teacher Vanessa Stenger
$15 class fee on registration, $15 kit fee pay to teacher in class
For beginners or those looking for a refresher! In this hands-on class, students will explore a brief history of the drop spindle, discover the various fibers that can be used, and gain a general understanding of how this craft transforms fiber into yarn. The session will include guided practice, allowing students to spin their own roving and create unique yarn to take home. Kit includes everything you need.
Intro to Dorset buttons
Teacher Rhonda Berman
$30 class fee at registration
We will learn the basic steps of creating a Dorset Button. Thread is wrapped then woven over a plastic ring using various stitches and weaving techniques. Different threads and colors will be available.
These can be used as buttons, however as with any art, the ideas are only limited by imagination. Buttons have been used in jewelry or accent pieces on other items. Examples will be shared in class along with a brief history and book options.