Hand Spinning with a Drop Spindle
Date: Tuesday, July 12, 4:30-6:30 pm
Description: Learn how to use a drop spindle to create beautiful hand spun yarns. Jim will demonstrate both spinning and plying. Participants will need to bring a drop spindle or can borrow and/or purchase one of Jim’s hand turned spindles.
Who: All ages, 8 and above! Limit: 8
Instructor: Jim Holzschuh
Cost: $20.00. Materials fee payable to instructor: $10; optional spindle: $35.00
Yes, we have gallery goats!
Grand Isle Art Works is summer camp for several of our Angora goats! Currently Luigi, Montague, Liebfraumilch, Thunder, and Banjo are enjoying their new digs!
We have had 3 kids born so far this year. Twins to Sappy – Satchmo and Ella. Ella was rejected so became our first bottle baby. Everyone fell in love with her. Ella passed away on April 11th. We did not see it coming. Satchmo continues to do well. He and his mom will head up to the gallery this weekend.
We had a single birth to Chianti on April 18th – a little boy kid that we named Bix. Again, the mom, Chianti – rejected her kid. Bix is now helping us to heal after losing Ella. He has a great personality and can be seen at the gallery most days that we are open. A bit tricky with the cafe in operation – but we are working around and with all the animal rules!
Come on out and see for yourself – Angora goats are very social and love people. They also produce great fiber for yarn!
TEMARI BASICS: SIMPLY ELEGANT EMBROIDERED THREAD BALL
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2:30-5:30 pm
Description: In this class, students will learn to make a 6- or 8-segment lozenge-style temari ball, based on a traditional Japanese design. This simple design, which results in a 4”-diameter ball, teaches the basic skills of preparing, wrapping, marking, and stitching the ball. In addition to learning these skills, we will discuss color choices and materials, options for embellishing the ball beyond the basic stitched design, consider books and other instructional materials for furthering students’ temari knowledge, and touch on the history of this ancient craft. No prior skills are required, but students might choose to begin their temari journey with the “Small Embroidered Temari Ball Ornament” class offered in October.
Sufficient materials to complete one temari ball will be provided. Students may be able to complete their temari ball during the scheduled class time, but if not, they will leave class with the knowledge and materials needed to complete it on their own. Students should bring their own small craft scissors and a pin cushion.
Who: Adults Limit: 8 Minimum: 4
Instructor: India Tresselt
Cost: $30.00. Materials fee payable to instructor: $15
MATERIALS FEE $15.00 includes Styrofoam balls, yarn and thread for wrapping, pins for marking, embroidery needle, and perle cotton and metallic thread for stitching. Sufficient yarn and thread will be provided to make one ball per student. Students may keep pins and needles for future projects.
Must register by November 6! Register here!
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Functional Curves: Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop
Date: July 12, 9-5:00pm
Description: Have you ever wanted to carve something useful from a tree? Starting with green cherry log, students will carve spoons using hand tools. The spoon is shaped and hollowed-out with a Sloyd and a bent knife. Design will be explored, keeping an eye on beauty while emphasizing function.
We’ll cover carving techniques, safety, wood selection, tool sharpening, drying and finishing of spoons. This workshop is for all levels of woodworking experience. All tools and materials will be provided for students to use during this workshop.
Who: All ages, 8 and above! Limit: 9
Instructor: Randall Hensen
Cost: $45 Materials fee payable to instructor: $5
Note: Class participants will receive a $3 off coupon that can be used for lunch that day at Zach’s Café at the Gallery!
Creating Rustic Camp Stools
Date: Sunday, July 12, 9:30-12:00
Description: Participants will craft a 3-legged slab top rustic camp stool using a draw shave to create the tenons and to taper the legs. A hand drill will be used to create the mortises in the slab.
Who: All ages, 8 and above! Limit: 9
Instructor: Greg Drew
Cost: $35 Materials fee payable to instructor: $10
Note: Class participants will receive a $3 off coupon that can be used for lunch that day at Zach’s Café at the Gallery!
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Wood Turning Demonstrations
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1:00-3:00
Description: Have you always wanted to know how items are turned on a wood lathe? We will start with a wooden top, graduate to a small nut bowl. Demonstration will take place outside.
Who: All ages, 8 and above!
Instructor: Jim Holzschuh & Greg Drew
Cost: FREE
Making Felt Owls
Date: Sat, July 11, 1:00-3:00pm
Description: Learn how to sculpt your own little owl from unspun wool! You will learn the basics of needle felting while sculpting a sweet little owl and take home enough materials to make another at home!
Note: Taught by fiber artist Susi Ryan of The Felted Gnome Knows. Susi’s work has been displayed at GIAW, The SPACE Gallery, Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Market Place, Champlain Leather and Brown Dog Books and Gifts. She has been working with wool for 5 years and is inspired by her little pixie of a daughter.
Who: All ages, 8 and above! Minimum: 4
Instructor: Susie Ryan
Cost: $30.00 Materials fee payable to instructor: $25
Sign up now! http://grandisleartworks.com/programs/
We want you…
Are you an artist looking for a great summer venue! We want you at our 5th Annual Trunk Show held on the grounds of Grand Isle Art Works on July 25 and 26th! Check out the details and send your application in now!!!
