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Bags & Baskets: Braiding Beyond Rugs

Fiber Arts

Traudi Bestler

Rugs are only one of the creative and practical ways that wool can be reused through braiding. For those who have braided wool rugs, this course offers an opportunity to learn new techniques useful in making handbags and baskets, both useful for storing tools and other goodies. We’ll cover two new concepts in depth: how to finish a project by butting the last few rows to make a very neat ending, and how to braid a circular mat. You’ll be ready to make chair pads, table mats and charming containers using wool fabric.

Wool fabric in blanket or coat weight will be used. If you have your own, please bring it. Otherwise, instructor will have materials for you to purchase. Plan to spend $10 - 20 for fabrics.

Dates

Mon, Jun 25, 2012 - Wed, Jun 27, 2012

(Early bird tuition deadline: 05/14/12)

Course Details

Length in days:

Hours:

9am-5pm

Tuition:

$225.00 per student (Regular rate)
$195.00 per student (Early-bird rate)

Materials:

varies ($10-$20)

Levels:

Intermediate to Advanced

Age with adult:

16+ (Review age guidelines/policy)

Making it happen:

When should I enroll?
We can't hold classes without students! Decisions regarding course cancellations (as related to minimum enrollment) are made three weeks before the class starts--so if you've got a course in mind, plan ahead and sign up at least three weeks in advance! That way we'll know you're coming, courses are more likely to meet minimum enrollment numbers, and then they'll actually take place.
Also watch for the words "nearly full" next to course dates. When that notation appears it means there are only one or two spots left--so sign up soon!
Do you take last minute registrations?
Of course! Although it's important that courses meet minimum enrollment three weeks before their scheduled start dates, we know that life doesn't always allow for prior planning. As long as there are still spots left in a course we're happy to accept your registration last minute.
When will new course dates be posted?
New course dates are posted both in the spring and fall to coordinate with our course catalog release dates. All the new dates are opened for enrollment on the same day and at the same time, so that everyone gets a fair crack at a spot in the courses they're interested in. As that time rolls around we announce when the new dates will "go live" in our e-newsletter. (sign up here!)