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Beginning Weaving: To be announced
WEAVING 101 - THE PLAIN TRUTH ABOUT PLAIN WEAVE Click here for the registration form (PDF format) Mary Scott will offer a beginning, 4-harness weaving workshop. Participants will learn how to measure and sley a warp, read a draft, and weave a simple project. Small table or table looms are acceptable. Those who have no loom may contact the instructor by phone (757-986-2010) or e-mail (sheepman@gte.net) to reserve one prior to the workshop. A variety of yarns will be available for use and are included in the fee. Additional materials and supplies will be available for purchase from the instructor. Not new to weaving, but need some tips? Mary can assist you in this workshop, too! No prior experience or scientific knowledge is necessary!! All meals and lodging are included! Limited to 25 participants! Only $150 for this wonderful experience!!! Registration Deadline Refund policy: For more information and a Registration Packet mail in registration and check or contact: For more information Contact Nate Mahanes at 434-248-5444 or nmahanes@vt.edu
Natural Dyes- Bugs and Botanicals Click here for the registration form (PDF format) Mary Scott will conduct a hands on natural dye workshop using easily obtainable plants, vegetables, minerals, etc. Although wool will be used as the basic fiber, students are welcome to experiment with other fibers, also. A list of things to bring to class will be distributed prior to the workshop. Dye stuff, mordants and yarns are included in the fee. Additional materials and supplies will be available for purchase from the instructor. A list of things to bring will be included with your registration acceptance. No prior experience is necessary. For additional information, contact Mary at sheepman@gte.net or call 757-986-2010. No prior experience or scientific knowledge is necessary!! All meals and lodging are included! Limited to 25 participants! Only $165 for this wonderful experience!!! Registration Deadline: Refund policy: For more information Contact Nate Mahanes at 434-248-5444 or nmahanes@vt.edu
Dyeing 101 - MUSHROOMS - COLOR TO DYE FOR! Click here for the registration form (PDF format) This is a class you'll want to tell your great grandchildren about!
Mary has traveled to several different countries collecting and experimenting with pigment from wild mushrooms. Workshop participants will work in pairs to extract color from known species of dried mushrooms and will produce a set of samples to be shared. If time and weather permit, a foray might be scheduled after class for those interested, however, this is not a mushroom identification class. A supply list will be distributed to participants prior to the workshop. All dye-stuff and yarns will be included in the registration fee. Some additional materials and supplies will be available for purchase from the instructor. No prior experience or scientific knowledge is necessary!! All meals and lodging are included! Limited to 25 participants! Only $150 for this wonderful experience!!! Refund policy: For more information and a Registration Packet mail in registration and check or contact: For more information Contact Nate Mahanes at 434-248-5444 or nmahanes@vt.edu
or Virginia Cooperative Extension |
Mary Scott will direct a hands-on mushroom dye class for the curious and allergy free!