Hi, I'm Debbie Coyle and I love learning and teaching fiber arts! I've been involved with fiber arts for over 40 years. My interests include: Needlepoint, knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, needle tatting, embroidery, spinning, weaving, bobbin lace, braiding, and much more. I enjoy teaching fiber arts to people of all ages, either individual students on in classes. Over the years as I taught, I developed kits to supply my students with proper written instructions and materials to allow them to successfully complete the class project. My husband Tim and I started Unicorn Fiber Arts to sell those kits as well as to provide classes. Our kits are Fun, Accessible, Pretty AND Useful!

What I Teach

I specialize in historical and cultural common and rare forms of fiber art; providing people with a fun new hobby and also helping connect them to the rich history of fiber arts and how they apply to today's world.

My current classes include: Beading, Biscornu, Bobbin Lace, Cross Stitch, Inkle Weaving, Knitting With BEADS!, Kumihimo: Japanese Braiding, Lucet Cord Making, Needlebooks, Needle Tatting, Ribbon Braiding, Spinning, Spool Knitting, Weave a Pouch.

Where I Teach

I am based in the Southern California area and teach regularly at group meetings and:

* Griffin Dyeworks events
* USC Experimental Anthropology classes
* Southern California Living History (SCA) events (where I'm known as Lynnette de Sandoval del Valle de los Unicornios)
* My Creative Outlet

I have also taught at:

* Pasadena City College Extension
* The Braid Society (England): Multi cord Lucet Workshop (2022) via Zoom
* Elementary & Middle school demos
* Conventions
* Local craft fairs

Recognitions

At the LA County Fair, I have received blue ribbons for knitting and weaving, and red ribbons for spinning and crafting.

Within the SCA, I have been awarded

* Local arts awards for practicing and teaching: kumihimo, lucet, and inkle
* Regional awards for practicing and teaching: herbal arts and brewing
* An advanced regional award for practicing and teaching weaving
* A regional award for teaching. The award states that I "freely and skillfully shared your knowledge with [your students] and kindled in them the same passion for knowledge that you exemplify"

Beadwork Fun! Daisy Chain Strands

Beadwork Fun! Daisy Chain Strands Class Covers Bead weaving in the daisy chain pattern Description Learn to make beaded daisy chains for bracelets, necklaces, decoration on clothing or pillows, or where ever your fancy takes you. It's a fun and easy way to play with beads! No experience at anything necessary (although being able to thread a needle would help)! Skill Level: Beginner. Options Colors can be customized for holidays or seasons — Advance notice may be required Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Beads, thread, needle, and written instructions Students Bring Note taking materials

Bead Weaving: Triangles and Cartwheels

Bead Weaving: Triangles and Cartwheels Class Covers Bead weaving triangle and cartwheel patterns Description Learn how to make beaded strands that can be used for trim, necklaces, bracelets, circlets, earrings, and more! No experience at anything necessary (although being able to thread a needle would help)! We’ll work on Triangle and Cartwheel patterns. Skill Level: Beginner. Options Colors can be customized for holidays or seasons — Advance notice may be required Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Beads, thread, needle, and written instructions Students Bring Note taking materials

Make a Biscornu for Beginners

Make a Biscornu for Beginners Class Covers How to make a tufted biscornu Description A biscornu is an interesting eight-sided stuffed pincushion or ornament. They are very quirky and fun! Biscornus can be used for pin cushions, ornaments, and jewelry. They also make great gifts! No experience at anything is needed, but knowledge of hand sewing is a plus. Skill Level: Beginner. Hand sewing involved, and will be taught in class. Options Can be customized for holidays or seasons — Advance notice may be required Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Fabric, thread, stuffing, buttons, needles, and written instructions Students Bring Note taking materials

Cross Stitch a Biscornu for Beginners

Cross Stitch a Biscornu for Beginners Class Covers The how tos of counted cross stitch and make a stuffed biscornu Description A biscornu is an interesting eight-sided stuffed pincushion or ornament. They are very quirky and fun! Biscornus can be used for pin cushions, ornaments, and jewelry. They also make great gifts! No experience at anything is needed, but knowledge of counted cross and/or hand sewing is a plus. In the 1st class we'll cover how to cross stitch and start stitching the biscornu covers. You'll finish the cross stitching at home between the classes. In the 2nd class we'll sew, stuff and finish the Biscornu. And you'll take home your own cross stitched Biscornu! Skill Level: Beginner. Cross stitch (14 stitches to the inch) and hand sewing involved, and will be taught in class. Format Hands on, with some lecture Length Two 2 hour classes, with homework between Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Cross Stitch fabric, embroidery thread, stuffing, buttons, needles, and written instructions Students Bring Note taking materials

Beginning Bobbin Lace

Beginning Bobbin Lace Class Covers How to make bobbin lace Description Come join us as we play with thread and make LACE! Bobbin lace is a relatively simple method of making beautiful lace. It uses 2 stitches in various combinations to produce many different patterns. Skill Level: Beginner, no experience at anything is required. Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, all the materials they need to make lace: 12 bobbins pre-threaded with several yards of size 20 cotton thread, large head and small head pins, pattern for a sampler and 2 other patterns, written instructions. Students Bring Note taking materials Teachers Co-taught with Tim Coyle

Beginning Counted Cross Stitch

Beginning Counted Cross Stitch Class Covers The how tos of counted cross stitch Description Cross stitch is a fun and easy way of decorating fabric. Too impatient for embroidery? Then cross stitch might be for you! This is a hands-on class. You’ll get your hands busy stitching a small project! Skill Level: Beginner. Cross stitch (14 stitches to the inch) involved, and will be taught in class. Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Cross stitch fabric, thread, needle, and written instructions Students Bring Note taking materials

Cross Stitch a Biscornu for Beginners

Cross Stitch a Biscornu for Beginners Class Covers The how tos of counted cross stitch and make a stuffed biscornu Description A biscornu is an interesting eight-sided stuffed pincushion or ornament. They are very quirky and fun! Biscornus can be used for pin cushions, ornaments, and jewelry. They also make great gifts! No experience at anything is needed, but knowledge of counted cross and/or hand sewing is a plus. In the 1st class we'll cover how to cross stitch and start stitching the biscornu covers. You'll finish the cross stitching at home between the classes. In the 2nd class we'll sew, stuff and finish the Biscornu. And you'll take home your own cross stitched Biscornu! Skill Level: Beginner. Cross stitch (14 stitches to the inch) and hand sewing involved, and will be taught in class. Format Hands on, with some lecture Length Two 2 hour classes, with homework between Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Cross Stitch fabric, embroidery thread, stuffing, buttons, needles, and written instructions Students Bring Note taking materials

Cross Stitch Needlebook Cover Needlebook Page

Cross Stitch a Needlebook for Beginners Class Covers How to cross stitch and make a Needlebook Description Tired of losing your sewing needles? Looking for an elegant and convenient way to store them? Looking for a great gift idea? We’ve got you covered! This is a hands-on class; you’ll be making your own needlebook. No experience at anything is needed. Experience at hand sewing is helpful, but knowledge of counted cross and/or hand sewing is a plus. In the 1st class we'll cover how to cross stitch and start on the stitching the needlebook cover. You'll finish the cross stitching at home between the classes. In the 2nd class we'll sew, and finish the Needlebook. And you'll take home your own Needlebook! Skill Level: Beginner. Cross stitch (14 stitches to the inch) and hand sewing involved, and will be taught in class. Format Hands on, with some lecture Length Two 2 hour classes, with cross stitch completed at home between classes -OR- One 2 hour class with needlebook assembled at home after class Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Cross Stitch fabric, embroidery thread, ribbon, needles, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials Kits available for sale at Unicorn Fiber Arts

Inkle Weaving

Beginning Inkle Weaving Class Covers Project planning, warping the loom, weaving, completing the project Description Just beginning to Inkle? This class begins at the beginning. We’ll cover all the basics of designing a pattern, warping up the loom, and weaving. Students are encouraged to bring their own equipment and yarn so they know how to use their own loom; but loaner looms will be available and the instructor will have yarn available for sale. **If you are bringing your own loom and it’s already warped up with an old project … don’t remove the project from your loom, do bring new yarn (as below) but don’t remove the project before class.** Skill Level: Beginner. Everything will be covered in class. Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 4 hours -or- two 2 hour classes Materials I will provide written instructions, heddle yarn, loaner looms (to be used in class only), and yarn for sale. Students Bring  Inkle loom, shuttle, 2 colors of size 3 or 5 crochet cotton

Inkle Weaving

Intermediate Inkle Weaving — Next Steps: Beyond the Basics Class Covers Inkle techniques beyond the basic plain weave Description A lecture and discussion class covering weaving techniques that go beyond warp based designs. We'll talk about: bead work; adding loops, bells, and fringe; brocading; pickup work; using multiple shuttles; and more. There will be no hands on activity in the class but there will be descriptive written instructions and demos. Skill Level: Intermediate. Inkle weaving experience in not necessary as we won't be weaving, but it is helpful. I'll be discussing ways to augment and modify inkle weaving and a familiarity with weaving terms and concepts will be helpful. Format Lecture, demo, and Q&A Length 2 hours Materials I will provide written instructions and a demo inkle loom Students Bring  Note taking materials

Inkle Patterning

Intermediate Inkle Weaving: Creating Your Own Inkle Patterns Class Covers How to read and design warping patterns for your inkle weaving with Brocade and Pick Up Description If you've been getting all your inkle warp patterns from books, the internet, or friends ... come on down and learn to create your own patterns. Warp in lines, chains, bars, piano, keys, and more. This will be a lecture class, so your level of inkle weaving abilities does not matter. Beginner or expert weavers are all welcome. Skill Level: Intermediate. Inkle weaving experience in not necessary as we won't be weaving, but it is helpful. I'll be discussing ways to augment and modify inkle weaving and a familiarity with weaving terms and concepts will be helpful. Format Lecture, demo, and Q&A Length 2 hours Materials I will provide written instructions, graph paper, and colored pencils Students Bring  Note taking materials

Pickup Pickup Brocade

Intermediate Inkle Weaving: Brocading and Pickup Work Class Covers How to add design elements to your inkle weaving with Brocade and Pick Up Description Tired of only using warped in inkle patterns? Learn how to add patterns as you weave using pickup work and brocading. We'll cover how to add brocading to your weaving, and how to warp up for and do 2 types of pickup works. This will be a lecture and demo class. But instructor will have inkle looms warped up for students to play with the different techniques. Skill Level: Intermediate. Inkle weaving experience in not necessary as we won't be weaving, but it is helpful. I'll be discussing ways to augment and modify inkle weaving and a familiarity with weaving terms and concepts will be helpful. Format Lecture, demo, and Q&A Length 2 hours Materials I will provide written instructions and demo looms Student Bring  Note taking materials

Swag Bookmark Swag Bookmark

Knitting with BEADS! Knit a Bookmark Class Covers How to add beads to your knitting while knitting a beaded bookmark Description Knit a beaded bookmark to learn the basics of knitting with beads. This is not a beginning knitting class; we will be knitting with Size 0 needles, using only the knit stitch. We will also be using the long tail cast on, it’s a plus if students know that ahead of time, but it will be taught in class. Skill Level: Intermediate. This is not a beginning knitting class; students need to know the knit stitch and be comfortable using Size 0 needles. We will also be using the long tail cast on, it’s a plus if students know that ahead of time, but it will be taught in class. Options 1 of 2 different beading techniques: Heart or Swag Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Knitting needles, yarn, beads, written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials Kits available for sale at Unicorn Fiber Arts

Angel Pin Christmas Tree Pin Heart Pin

Knitting with BEADS! Knit a Pin Class Covers How to add beads to your knitting while knitting a beaded pin Description Make a fun piece of holiday jewelry! This is not a beginning knitting class; we will be knitting with Size 0 needles, using only the knit stitch. We will also be using the long tail cast on, it’s a plus if students know that ahead of time, but it will be taught in class. Skill Level: Intermediate. This is not a beginning knitting class; students need to know the knit stitch and be comfortable using Size 0 needles. We will also be using the long tail cast on, it’s a plus if students know that ahead of time, but it will be taught in class. Options 1 of 3 different patterns: Heart, Angel, Christmas tree Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Knitting needles, yarn, beads, pin, written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials Kits available for sale at Unicorn Fiber Arts

Kumihimo on a Disk

Beginning Kumihimo — on a Handheld Disk Class Covers How to braid on a handheld kumihimo disk Description Learn how to do Kumihimo (Japanese braiding) on a handheld disk! It’s a fun and portable way to create cords! The Kumihimo cord is useful for drawstrings, necklaces, trim, ribbon, bracelets, shoe laces, and more. For beginning kumihimo braiders. Skill Level: Beginner. Everything will be covered in class. Format Hands on, with some lecture Options 1 of 3 different braid styles: Round cord, Flat cord, or Square cord. With advance notice I can customize for holidays, seasons, or event theme colors. Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for class project: Yarn on bobbins attached to Kumihimo disk and counterweight, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials Kits available for sale at Unicorn Fiber Arts

Kumihimo on a Marudai

Beginning Kumihimo — on a Marudai Braiding Stand Class Covers How to braid on a kumihimo marudai Description Learn how to do Kumihimo (Japanese braiding) on a Marudai braiding stand! It’s the same technique as on the handheld cards, but more elegant and faster! The Kumihimo cord is useful for drawstrings, trim, ribbon, bracelets, shoe laces, and more. For beginning kumihimo braiders, or for experienced kumihimo braiders who are beginning marudai users. Skill Level: Beginner. Everything will be covered in class. Format Hands on, with some lecture Options 1 of 3 different braid styles: Round cord, Flat cord, or Square cord. With advance notice I can customize for holidays, seasons, or event theme colors. Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Yarn on bobbins attached to Cardboard Marudai (braiding stand) and counterweight, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials

Beaded Kumihimo

Make a Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet or Anklet Class Covers How to braid a flat braid on a handheld kumihimo disk, add beads, and attach a clasp Description Want to know learn kumihimo (a Japanese braiding technique)? Want to learn how to add beads to your kumihimo? This is the class for you! No experience at anything is necessary. You'll learn how to make a flat braid, how to add beads to it as you braid, and how to attach a clasp to finish your jewelry. It’s fun and portable! Skill Level: Beginner. Everything will be covered in class. Format Hands on, with some lecture Options Class can cover adding beads down the center or along the edges. I can customize colors for holidays, seasons, or event color themes. Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for class project: Beads pre-strung on yarn wound on bobbins which are attached to Kumihimo disk and counterweight, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials Kits available for sale at Unicorn Fiber Arts

Lucet with 1 cord

Beginning Lucet with 1 cord Class Covers How to start, work, and finish a standard lucet cord Description Lucets are totally portable and fun to use! Lucet made cord is an alternative to kumihimo, icord and crochet chains. The cord can be make from any yarn and can be used for drawstrings, trim, frogs, shoelaces, and any other cord uses. No experience at anything is required. Skill Level: Beginner. Everything will be covered in class. Options I might be able to customize for holidays or season Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Lucets, yarn, bobbin, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials

Lucet with 2 cords

Beginning Lucet with 2 cords Class Covers How to start, work, and finish a 2 color (double thread) lucet cord Description Lucets are totally portable and fun to use! Lucet made cord is an alternative to kumihimo, icord and crochet chains. The cord can be make from any yarn and can be used for drawstrings, trim, frogs, shoelaces, and any other cord uses. Class will cover a method of lucet cordmaking that uses 2 threads, allowing for two color cords, button holes, and other fun stuff. No experience at anything is required. Skill Level: Beginner. Everything will be covered in class. Options I might be able to customize for holidays or season Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Lucets, yarn, bobbins, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials

Lucet with 4 cords

Intermediate Lucet with 3 & 4 cords Class Covers How to start, work, and finish a 2 color (double thread) lucet cord with gimp cords added Description Lucets are totally portable and fun to use! Lucet made cord is an alternative to kumihimo, icord and crochet chains. The cord can be make from any yarn and can be used for drawstrings, trim, frogs, shoelaces, and any other cord uses. Class will cover adding "gimp" cords to a 2 thread method of lucet cordmaking. The gimp cords are not only decorative, but they also allow for the addition of beads and other augmentations to your finished cord. Skill Level: Intermediate. Students will be expected to know the techniques taught in "Beginning Lucet with 2 cords". Options I might be able to customize for holidays or season Format Hands on, with some lecture Perquisite Beginning Lucet with 2 cords Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Lucets, yarn, bobbins, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials

4 Prong Lucet

Using a Four Prong Lucet to make a two color square cord Class Covers How to start, work, and finish a square 2 color (double thread) lucet cord on a four pronged lucet Description Lucets are totally portable and fun to use! Lucet made cord is an alternative to kumihimo, icord and crochet chains. The cord can be make from any yarn and can be used for drawstrings, trim, frogs, shoelaces, and any other cord uses. Class will cover starting, working, and ending a square two color cord on a four prong lucet. A four nail spool knitter can be substitued for double or four pronged lucet. Skill Level: Beginning, but experience with the single cord lucet is a plus. Options I might be able to customize for holidays or season Format Hands on, with some lecture Perquisite None. But "Beginning Lucet with 1 cord" is a plus Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Spool knitter (to be used as 4 pronged lucet), yarn, bobbins, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials

Cover of Needlebook Page of Needlebook

Make a Needlebook for Beginners Class Covers How to make a fabric needlebook Description Tired of losing your sewing needles? Looking for an elegant and convenient way to store them? Looking for a great gift idea? We’ve got you covered! This is a hands-on class; you’ll be making your own needlebook. No experience at anything is needed. Experience at hand sewing is helpful, but not necessary. Options Can be customized for holidays or seasons — Advance notice may be required Skill Level: Beginner. Hand sewing involved, and will be taught in class. Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Fabric, ribbon, thread, needles, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials

Cross Stitch Needlebook Cover Needlebook Page

Cross Stitch a Needlebook for Beginners Class Covers How to cross stitch and make a Needlebook Description Tired of losing your sewing needles? Looking for an elegant and convenient way to store them? Looking for a great gift idea? We’ve got you covered! This is a hands-on class; you’ll be making your own needlebook. No experience at anything is needed. Experience at hand sewing is helpful, but knowledge of counted cross and/or hand sewing is a plus. In the 1st class we'll cover how to cross stitch and start on the stitching the needlebook cover. You'll finish the cross stitching at home between the classes. In the 2nd class we'll sew, and finish the Needlebook. And you'll take home your own Needlebook! Skill Level: Beginner. Cross stitch (14 stitches to the inch) and hand sewing involved, and will be taught in class. Format Hands on, with some lecture Length Two 2 hour classes, with homework between Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Cross Stitch fabric, embroidery thread, ribbon, needles, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials Kits available for sale at Unicorn Fiber Arts

Beginning Needle Tatting

Beginning Needle Tatting -- Make a beaded flower! Class Covers How to make Description Come learn needle tatting -- like shuttle tatting, but without the shuttles! If you’ve tried and failed at shuttle tatting (as I did), you’ll love needle tatting (as I do)! The class will use size 3 crochet cotton on a long tatting needle. We’ll practice the stitches and then start making a flower motif! Skill Level: Beginner. Everything will be covered in class. Options Can be customized for holidays or seasons — Advance notice may be required Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Tatting needle, yarn, bobbin, beads, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials

1 color Braid

Beginning Ribbon Braiding — 1 Color Ribbon Class Covers Starting, braiding, and finishing a single color ribbon braid band Description Learn how to braid ribbon bands. They are great for bookmarks, trim, headbands, bracelets, and more! Come on in and learn (or remember) this fun and simple craft. Skill Level: Beginner. Everything will be covered in class. Options Can be customized for holidays or seasons — Advance notice may be required Format Hands on with some lecture Length 1 hour Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Ribbon, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials

2 color Braid

Beginning Ribbon Braiding — 2 Colors of Ribbon Class Covers Starting, braiding, and finishing a single color ribbon braid band Description Learn how to braid ribbon bands. They are great for bookmarks, trim, headbands, bracelets, and more! Come on in and learn (or remember) this fun and simple craft. Skill Level: Beginner. Everything will be covered in class. Options Can be customized for holidays or seasons — Advance notice may be required Format Hands on with some lecture Length 1 hour Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Ribbon, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials

Braided Ribbon Wreath

Beginning Ribbon Braiding — Make a Holiday Wreath Pin Class Covers Starting, braiding, and finishing a ribbon braided wreath pin. Description Learn how to make a ribbon braided wreath pin for the holidays! Come on in and learn (or remember) this fun and simple craft. No experience at anything is necessary! Skill Level: Beginner. Everything will be covered in class. Format Hands on with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Ribbon, beads, needle, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials

Make a Biscornu for Beginners

Make a Biscornu for Beginners Class Covers How to make a tufted biscornu Description A biscornu is an interesting eight-sided stuffed pincushion or ornament. They are very quirky and fun! Biscornus can be used for pin cushions, ornaments, and jewelry. They also make great gifts! No experience at anything is needed, but knowledge of hand sewing is a plus. Skill Level: Beginner. Hand sewing involved, and will be taught in class. Options Can be customized for holidays or seasons — Advance notice may be required Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Fabric, thread, stuffing, buttons, needles, and written instructions Students Bring Note taking materials

Cover of Needlebook Page of Needlebook

Make a Needlebook for Beginners Class Covers How to make a fabric needlebook Description Tired of losing your sewing needles? Looking for an elegant and convenient way to store them? Looking for a great gift idea? We’ve got you covered! This is a hands-on class; you’ll be making your own needlebook. No experience at anything is needed. Experience at hand sewing is helpful, but not necessary. Options Can be customized for holidays or seasons — Advance notice may be required Skill Level: Beginner. Hand sewing involved, and will be taught in class. Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Fabric, ribbon, thread, needles, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials

Beginning Spinning

Beginning Drop Spindle -- Make You Own Yarn! Class Covers How to spin wool fleece into yarn Description Ever wanted to make your own yarn? Learn how to spin yarn from wool roving with a drop spindle. No experience with anything is required. We’ll go over all you need to know and give you time lots of time to practice. You’ll take home a drop spindle and some wool to work with, as well as contact information on a source to buy more wool that has been grown and dyed in the San Fernando Valley! Spinning is a very satisfying way to get in touch with our crafting past and is a great Yin to the Yang of our life full of technology. Warning: it takes practice, you won’t leave the class spinning perfect yarn, but you will know what you need to go home and work on perfecting your new skill. Skill Level: Beginner. Everything will be covered in class. Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Drop Spindle, wool, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials

Beginning Spool Knitting / Round cord, and flat fabric

Beginning Spool Knitting -- Make Round Cord or Flat Fabric! Class Covers How to make a round cord or flat fabric on a four prong spool knitter Description Spool knittters (French knitters, knitting Nancys, corkers, etc.) are a fun and very portable method of making a round cord or flat fabric. They are actually just a small version of the knitting looms that are so popular today. The cord made on the spool knitter is basically an i-cord. It can be used as drawcord, decoration, to make a "braided" rug. The flat fabric can be used for decoration, edging, and more. We'll use a spool knitter to make both the round cord and flat fabric, and cover how to start and end the project. Skill Level: Beginner. Everything will be covered in class. Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Spool knitter, thread wound on a bobbon, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials

Weave a Pouch

Weave a Pouch on a Pocket Loom Class Covers How to weave on a simple, flat loom Format Hands on, with some lecture Description Learn how to weave using a 5’x7’ board loom to make a small pouch. The pocket looms are fun, quick, easy, and handy. They can be used to weave in the round and make a drawstring pouch, a pouch with a flap, or a flat woven piece to be used for a coaster, wall hanging etc. No experience with anything is required. If you’re an experienced weaver and haven’t used a pocket loom before, come on down and learn a new method -- You can never know enough ways to weave!!! Skill Level: Beginner. Everything will be covered in class. Length 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Card loom, yarn, beater, needle, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials

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Inkle Weaving

Beginning Inkle Weaving Class Covers Project planning, warping the loom, weaving, completing the project Description Just beginning to Inkle? This class begins at the beginning. We’ll cover all the basics of designing a pattern, warping up the loom, and weaving. Students are encouraged to bring their own equipment and yarn so they know how to use their own loom; but loaner looms will be available and the instructor will have yarn available for sale. **If you are bringing your own loom and it’s already warped up with an old project … don’t remove the project from your loom, do bring new yarn (as below) but don’t remove the project before class.** Skill Level: Beginner. Everything will be covered in class. Format Hands on, with some lecture Length 4 hours -or- two 2 hour classes Materials I will provide written instructions, heddle yarn, loaner looms (to be used in class only), and yarn for sale. Students Bring  Inkle loom, shuttle, 2 colors of size 3 or 5 crochet cotton

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Inkle Weaving

Intermediate Inkle Weaving — Next Steps: Beyond the Basics Class Covers Inkle techniques beyond the basic plain weave Description A lecture and discussion class covering weaving techniques that go beyond warp based designs. We'll talk about: bead work; adding loops, bells, and fringe; brocading; pickup work; using multiple shuttles; and more. There will be no hands on activity in the class but there will be descriptive written instructions and demos. Skill Level: Intermediate. Inkle weaving experience in not necessary as we won't be weaving, but it is helpful. I'll be discussing ways to augment and modify inkle weaving and a familiarity with weaving terms and concepts will be helpful. Format Lecture, demo, and Q&A Length 2 hours Materials I will provide written instructions and a demo inkle loom Students Bring  Note taking materials

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Stick Weaving

Beginning or Intermediate Stick Weaving Class Covers Weaving fabric using drinking straws Description Learn how to weave using drinking straw "sticks" in this hands on class. It's a fun and easy way to weave straps and narrow weave projects. Depending on the class selected we can cover flat fabric in one or more colors, or circular fabric in one or more colors. Skill Level: Beginning or Intermediate depending on which class is selected. Format Hands on, with some lecture Options We can cover flat or circular fabric, with one or more colors. Length 1 to 2 hours Materials I will provide, and students will keep, everything needed for the class project: Straws, yarn, needle, and written instructions Students Bring  Note taking materials

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Inkle Patterning

Intermediate Inkle Weaving: Creating Your Own Inkle Patterns Class Covers How to read and design warping patterns for your inkle weaving with Brocade and Pick Up Description If you've been getting all your inkle warp patterns from books, the internet, or friends ... come on down and learn to create your own patterns. Warp in lines, chains, bars, piano, keys, and more. This will be a lecture class, so your level of inkle weaving abilities does not matter. Beginner or expert weavers are all welcome. Skill Level: Intermediate. Inkle weaving experience in not necessary as we won't be weaving, but it is helpful. I'll be discussing ways to augment and modify inkle weaving and a familiarity with weaving terms and concepts will be helpful. Format Lecture, demo, and Q&A Length 2 hours Materials I will provide written instructions, graph paper, and colored pencils Students Bring  Note taking materials

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Pickup Pickup Brocade

Intermediate Inkle Weaving: Brocading and Pickup Work Class Covers How to add design elements to your inkle weaving with Brocade and Pick Up Description Tired of only using warped in inkle patterns? Learn how to add patterns as you weave using pickup work and brocading. We'll cover how to add brocading to your weaving, and how to warp up for and do 2 types of pickup works. This will be a lecture and demo class. But instructor will have inkle looms warped up for students to play with the different techniques. Skill Level: Intermediate. Inkle weaving experience in not necessary as we won't be weaving, but it is helpful. I'll be discussing ways to augment and modify inkle weaving and a familiarity with weaving terms and concepts will be helpful. Format Lecture, demo, and Q&A Length 2 hours Materials I will provide written instructions and demo looms Student Bring  Note taking materials

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