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Course
schedule: 2010
Preregistration Required
Spring
schedule
The Folk Art Center
at Dill's Tavern is happy to announce our spring class schedule for
your family to enjoy. The Folk Art Center is a learning center that
offers traditional handcraft and folk art classes to children, adults
and families.
Spinning
Beginning Spinning
Friday May 21 and May 28 from 7-9pm
A two day class (4-hours total)
Ages 15 - adult (if children are younger,
please call first)
Teacher: Cheryl Heck
Cost: $40
Material Fee: $5
If you have ever wanted to learn how
to spin wool on a spinning wheel and make your own yarn this is your
chance. Spinning classes will cover wool preparation, combing and
carding, spinning wool, and plying. We will discuss selecting types
of wool for your future projects. With plenty of individualized
attention this class will get you well underway to becoming a
proficient spinner.
Locks to Loom
4-week class
May 22, 29, June 5, 12
Saturdays from 9-10:30, 11-12:30 or 1:30-3pm
Teacher: Cheryl Heck
Cost: $120
Material Fee: $10
Because spring is
the time for sheep sheering we will be starting our spring kick-off
with the family class Locks to Loom. This is a family class
where parents and their children work on a project together. The
Locks to loom class walks the family through the process
of sheep sheering, wool washing, dying, carding, spinning and
weaving. You will go home with a lovely woven mat of handspun
wool. Locks to Loom class size is limited so please sign up
early. Note: two classes will be offered.
Summer
schedule
Penny Rug
June 19 from 9-12 noon
Class 1 is a Parent/Child class (ages
10-14)
Teacher: Cheryl Heck
Cost: $30
Material Fee: $5
June 19 from 1-4 pm
Class 2 is for ages 15 thru adult
Teacher: Cheryl Heck
Cost: $30
Material Fee: $5
Penny rugs are small decorative rugs
for table-tops. These rugs are made from felted wool material and
various designs are appliquéd to its surface. You will enjoy sewing
these fun, folksy projects.
*During the Parent/Child class the
parent and child work together on a Penny rug.
Basketweaving
June 26 from 9-12 noon
Class 1 is a Parent/Child class (ages
10-14)
Teacher: Cheryl Heck
Cost: $30
Material Fee: $7
June 26 from 1-4 pm
Class 2 is for ages 15 thru adult
Teacher: Cheryl Heck
Cost: $30
Material Fee: $7
During the parent/child class an adult
will be working with their child as they work together on a 6" melon
basket. During the adult class individuals will weave an 8" melon
basket. Melon baskets are beautiful rounded-bottom baskets
that use a rib structure. The course will teach you how to
construct a basket from scratch, teaching you how to weave a 'gods
eye, cut and size ribs and weave flat weavers to complete this
basket..
Scherenschnitte (paper cutting)
Saturday August 21from 9-12 noon
Class 1 is for children ages 10-14
Teacher: Cheryl Heck
Cost: $30
Material Fee: $2
Saturday August 21 from 1-4pm
Class 2 is for adults ages 15 - thru adult
Teacher: Cheryl Heck
Cost: $30
Material Fee: $2
Pennsylvania Dutch paper cutting is
known as Scherenschnitte. It was a very popular hand craft in the
United States through the 1800's. Come find out more interesting
facts a bout this wonderful art form. You will be able to choose a
pattern of your liking and we will learn to fold cut and color our
projects.
Fall
schedule
Ukrainian Eggs (Pysanky)
Saturday September 18 from 9-12pm
Class 1 is for children ages 10-14
Teacher: BJ Martin
Cost: $30
Material Fee: $2
Saturday September 18 from1-4pm
Class 2 is for ages 15- adult
Teacher: BJ Martin
Cost: $30
Material Fee: $2
You will learn to decorate a real egg
with beautiful and ornate designs. The pattern our teacher has
chosen is ideal for the beginner. You will use a kiska (wax funnel)
to apply a wax resist to your egg before dipping it into a series of
dyes. The many intense colors and detailed patterns make these eggs
just gorgeous.
Fractur (PA
German watercolor and calligraphy)
Saturday October 2 from 9-12pm
Class 1 is for children ages 10-14
Teacher: Cheryl Heck
Cost: $30
Material Fee: $2
Saturday October 2 from 1-4pm
Class 2 is for ages 15 - adult
Teacher: Cheryl Heck
Cost: $30
Material Fee: $2
Pennsylvania Dutch (German) created an
artform called Fractur or broken lettering. The art work often
accompanied writings that were done in calligraphy or broken
lettering. The pieces were made as certificates for special events,
house blessings, and decorations. Many familiar folk motifs are used
such as hearts, birds, tulips, and angels. We will be working on a
house blessing for you to display in your home. All ability levels
are welcome as we will be tracing our patterns.
Wheat Weaving
(corn dollies)
Saturday October 23 from 9-12 noon
Class 1 is for children ages 10-14
Teacher: BJ Martin
Cost: $30
Material Fee: $5
Saturday October 23 from 1-4pm
Class 2 is for ages 15 - adult
Teacher: BJ Martin
Cost: $30
Material Fee: $5
Wheat weaving is a wonderful old folk
craft. It has traditions in Sweden, England, and many European
countries which of course these people then brought with them to the
New World. These decorations were hung over windows and in barns as
a good luck charm.
Wheat straw is
plated and twisted to create interesting shapes and
designs. Our instructor will work with you on completing a beginning
level piece that will be fitting to hang in your home. Make sure you
register early so the teacher will be able to order supplies.
Beginning Spinning
A two day class (4-hours total)
Saturday November 6 and 13th from
9-11am
Ages 15 - adult (if children are younger,
please call first)
Teacher: Cheryl Heck
Cost: $40
Material Fee: $5
If you have ever wanted to learn how
to spin wool on a spinning wheel and make your own yarn this is your
chance. Spinning classes will cover wool preparation, combing and
carding, spinning wool, and plying. We will discuss selecting types
of wool for your future projects. With plenty of individualized
attention this class will get you well underway to becoming a
proficient spinner.
Holiday Handcrafts
Christmas Scherenschnitte
Saturday November 6 from 1-4pm
Ages 15 - adult
Teacher: Cheryl Heck
Cost: $30
Material Fee: $5
Pennsylvania Dutch paper cutting is
known as Scherenschnitte. It was a very popular hand craft in the
United States through the 1800's. Come find out more interesting
facts a bout this wonderful art form. We will be working on a
Christmas themed Scherenschnitte.
Wooly Santa
Saturday November 13 from 1-4pm
Ages 15 - adult
Teacher: Cheryl Heck
Cost: $30
Material Fee: $5
Our wooly Santa's are fun folksy
holiday decorations. Enjoy working with wool roving, felted wool
fabric, and curly wool locks. Santa's face is needle felted along
with his wooly beard. Needle felting is great fun to learn and can
be used to decorate many different craft projects.
Tin-Punch Angel
Saturday November 20 from 1-4pm
Ages 15 - adult
Teacher: Cheryl Heck
Cost: $30
Material Fee: $5
We will be cutting, punching, and
forming tin to make a lovely Christmas decoration. These angels can
be used to top your Christmas tree or set on a counter. Lights from
your tree or a candle will shine beautifully through the punched
holes of your angel.
To register
for any class print a copy of the
registration form. Class sizes may be small so please get your
registration in along with a $30 deposit. The deposit will secure
your place in class. Send your deposit to: Cheryl Heck, 1469 South
Mountain Rd. Dillsburg, PA, 17019.
If the class is
full or cancelled your deposit will be returned to you in full. The
balance of the course fee is due the first day of the class.
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