Classes by Kathe Todd-Hooker and/or Pat Spark

Kathe Todd-Hooker teaches ongoing  Wednesday tapestry classes and private classes by appointment.  These classes can be from a few hours to several days, depending on the needs and schedules of the students. She also teaches weaving classes.   Call 1-541-917-3251 for more information.  Most classes are held in Fine Fiber Studio, 101 SE Jefferson Street;  Albany, Oregon.

Pat Spark teaches private felting, spinning or weaving classes by appointment.  Students can choose from one of the subjects in the list of seminars and workshops (see her website link below) or we can talk about special interest areas which could be explored.  Private instruction is $200 per day for a 6 hour workshop. With 2-3 students the cost is $125 each per 6 hour day.   For 5-7 students, the cost is $50 each per 6 hour day.  (NOTE: because of space issues, the limit on some workshops is 3 students, while others have a limit of 7.) If a student wishes to meet on a weekly basis for an hour or so, the fee is $35 per hour. Class times are arranged at the convenience of the student and the instructor. A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to hold that date with the balance due one week prior to class. Classes are held in Fine Fiber Studio, 101 SE Jefferson Street;  Albany, Oregon.  All materials and the use of tools are included in the cost of the class.    Call 1-541-926-1095 for more information.

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Pat and Kathe also teach classes away from the studio.  For a list please check their personal web pages.

Nov. 8. Laminated (Nuno) Felted Wool and Silk Scarf with Pat Spark.  Make a white scarf and then dye it if you'd like. Fine silk is a beautiful fabric to use with merino wool to create a uniquely textured scarf with felt lamination technique (the technique where wool fibers are felted onto a woven or knitted fabric).  All materials included. $40   9:00-4:00 (NOTE: class limited to 4 students.) 

Nov. 15. Needlefelted Holiday Table Runner or Neck Scarf with Pat Spark.. Needle felt holiday motifs onto a cloth base to make a table runner or neck scarf.  Learn to blend colors in wool fiber and to apply them to the base using a felting needle. All materials included.$40.00   12:00-4:00  

Nov. 23. Needle Felted Holiday Ornament with Pat Spark..  Make a wonderful holiday ornament that can be worn as a brooch or hung from your mantle or tree. All materials included.$20 1:00-3:00. 

Dec. 2. Dyeing Silk Scarf Workshop with Pat Spark.. We will dye a China silk neck scarf using special dyes developed for animal fibers such as wool and silk. We will be dyeing using a multi-colored process to create a unique mottled effect on the veils. These make terrific holiday gifts. Materials for one scarf included. Others available for purchase. $20   6:00-9:00    

Dec. 4. Dyeing Silk Dance Veil Workshop with Pat Spark..  We will dye silk dance veils in either 35 x 108 inch or 45 x 108 inch sizes.  The veils are made of 5mm silk habotai (China silk.) The fabric floats beautifully when you're dancing!  We will be dyeing using a multi-colored process to create a unique mottled effect on the veils. Or, if you don't want to use it for dancing, it would make a lovely shawl.  Materials for one veil included. Others available for purchase. $40   6:00-10:00  Depending on the number of participants, people will be scheduled during the 4 hours to make best use of the 3 hot plates we have for dyeing.