The Fibers Program is changing. We are adding an exciting series of courses related to Fashion Design for teens and adults. Sawtooth will continue to offer a variety of traditional classes such as weaving, spinning, dyeing, basketry, and special skills workshops for beginning and advanced levels. Most Fibers classes are held in the Weaving Studio or Wet Room, both located on the main floor of the Sawtooth Building off the hall to the left of the office.

322. Beginning & Intermediate Weaving
Instructor Pat Mauck
Beginning students will learn how to use the four-shaft floor loom by weaving a sampler, then planning and weaving a textile of their own design. Intermediate students will investigate structure and weave variations as they continue to work on weaving techniques. Bring scissors and tape measure to first class.

Location: Weaving Studio
member fee: $165 non-member fee: $195
8 Tuesdays, 4/8 - 6/3, 7:00 - 9:30 pm (skip 5/13)

334. Basic Sewing
Instructor Denni McCann
If you have a portable sewing machine you don’t know how to use, this class is for you. Bring your machine to class along with scissors, thread (any color) and straight pins. You will make at least one quilt square to be included in the final project, a tote bag! We will discuss color theory and how to choose fabrics. If you don’t have a machine, but still want to take this class, we will have several available to share. Bring a bag lunch.

Location: Wetroom
member fee: $85 non-member fee: $105
2 Saturdays, 5/3, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm & 5/10, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

319T. Learn to Sew From A Pattern - For Teens
Instructor Denni McCann
Do you have leanings toward a future in Fashion Design, but don't know how to put a garment together? This class is for you. You will be cutting and sewing a garment from a commercial pattern. You will have step-by-step instruction on the terms used in construction, how to measure and fit a garment and how to tweak a style so it is more "you". Bring a pattern of your choice to the first class (a summer dress, or tunic that requires a woven [not knit] fabric). After the first class you will need to purchase fabric and supplies and bring to the second class. Bring in your sewing machine, but no previous sewing experience is required... just a desire to sew.

Location: TBA
member fee: $135 non-member fee: $165
Monday - Friday, 3/31 - 4/4, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

WORKSHOPS

3115. The Art of Needle Felting
Instructor Melisse Hopping
In this class you will create colorful shapes of your own design utilizing the ancient technique of needle felting. Barbed felting needles are used to make wool fibers adhere together without using water. A variety of colorful wool yarns will be available for use in your designs. You will be able to create your finished shapes as decorative pins, 3 dimensional shapes and more. A $10 supply fee is included in cost.

Location: Wetroom
member fee: $45 non-member fee: $65
Saturday, 4/19, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

4176. Floorcloth Workshop
Instructor Kathy Cooper
Join Kathy Cooper, the nationally recognized floorcloth artist and author of two books on the subject, for a fun 2-day workshop. Today's floorcloths are truly art for the floor. You will be introduced to a variety of decorative techniques: sponge painting, brushwork, squeeze bottles, washes, collages, stenciling and block printing. You will begin by hemming the canvas and will be encouraged to create your own floorcloth designs. Additional topics will include construction, design, care and use. You do not need to have painting experience to produce a successful floorcloth. A canvas primed in white that finishes to a 2.5' x 3' will be furnished, along with the other materials needed. A $60 supply fee is included in the cost. (Bring a bag lunch.)

Location: Graphics 2
member fee: $230 non-member fee: $260
Saturday & Sunday, 5/3 & 5/4, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

336A. Puppet Making 101 - A Special Mother's Day Activity
Instructor Cheryl Mosca
In this four-hour class the day before Mother's Day, Mom and daughter or son can spend time together making a 22" adorable, half-body, moveable-mouth Muppet-style puppet. Bring in 1/2 yard of your favorite color fleece fabric for your puppet body and use our supplies to bring your puppet to life. Use your imaginations and add your own special touches to create your one-of-a-kind puppet. This class is designed for children ages 7 to 12 accompanied by Mom (or another special adult).

Location: TBA
Member fee: $55 non-member fee: $75
Saturday, 5/10, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

326A. Quilted Postcards
Instructor Muriel Riggs
You will learn the craft of sewing and quilting small works of art that you can mail to your family and friends. Turn scraps of fabric into a unique form of mail. There will be time to make several quilted cards during class and you will learn to make many more on your own at home. Bring your own sewing machine if you have one (we have several here to share). We will furnish postcard backing and scraps of fabric, but feel free to bring additional fabric and any beads, or embellishments to add to your designs.

Location: TBA
member fee: $45 non-member fee: $65
Saturday, 5/17, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

3223. Rags to Riches
Instructor Pat Mauck
Rug weaving and more! In this class you will create a one-of–a-kind textile of your choice, for example, a rug, wall hanging, table runner, etc. You can choose from a variety of raw materials to weave into your creation, i.e. interesting cloth strips or a variety of yarns. You are free to use our supplies, or provide your own. No experience in weaving on a floor loom required. This will be a fun, creative one week workshop. Bring in a bag lunch.

Location: Weaving Studio
member fee: $165 non-member fee: $195
Monday - Friday, 6/9 - 6/13, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

3223. Rags to Riches
Instructor Pat Mauck
Rug weaving and more! In this class you will create a one-of–a-kind textile of your choice, for example, a rug, wall hanging, table runner, etc. You can choose from a variety of raw materials to weave into your creation, i.e. interesting cloth strips or a variety of yarns. You are free to use our supplies, or provide your own. No experience in weaving on a floor loom required. This will be a fun creative one week workshop. Bring in a bag lunch.

Location: Weaving Studio
member fee: $165 non-member fee: $195
Monday - Friday, 3/10 - 3/14, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
late Winter session Class... sign up now!

3320. How to Draft Twill Patterns – A Weaving Workshop
Instructor Pat Mauck
In this one-day workshop, you will draft several twill patterns for 4 to 12 harnesses, dress the loom with a short warp, and weave a towel using the twill patterns you create. All supplies are provided. Some harness loom weaving experience is required; you should know how to put a warp on the loom.

Location: Weaving Studio
member fee: $85 non-member fee: $105
Saturday, 3/8, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Bring a bag lunch)
late Winter session Class... sign up now!

347. Introduction to Fashion Drawing
(Mature 5th & 6th Graders Welcome)
Instructor Kathleen Loveland
Is your mind filled with fashion design ideas? This class will teach you how to put them on paper. Students will learn the basics of drawing fashion designs. We will start by drawing modest fashion figures and then learn the techniques of drawing clothing. You will get to take home a fashion designer's sketchbook of your own so you can continue to create! The class is suitable for beginners and experienced students.

Location: Youth II
member fee: $120 non-member fee: $150
6 Thursdays, 3/6 - 4/17, skip 3/27, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
late Winter session Class... sign up now!