Spring Fling March 25-26, 2017

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1 Spring Fling March 25-26, 2017 The 2017 Spring Fling event will be held on Saturday, March 25 through Sunday, March 26, We will once again convene at The Center located at Southwest Hwy, Palos Park, IL We will be holding classes in the log cabins nestled at the edge of the woods. According to The Center s rules, no alcohol is permitted. The registration fee of $50.00 also includes meals Saturday lunch as well as Sunday breakfast and lunch. The menu will be included with your class confirmation letter. We welcome the following teachers to Spring Fling 2017 Sandy Bulgrin...Franksville, WI Jeanne Dudley..... Troy Mills, IA Marilyn Parr Stanton, MI Marlys Sowers.....Milo, IA Please read each of the class descriptions carefully noting the days, times and weaving levels when making your selections. All weavers are expected to bring their own basic supplies. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Burns at (708) or ourpetzoo2@comcast.net. Your registration form must be received by January 15, 2017 so class assignments can be made quickly. Classes fill quickly, so don t delay. All registrations received after January 15 will be placed in classes where space is available. Class assignments will be sent and teachers notified as soon as possible after the forms have been received and classes assigned. Class fees will be due February 15, No refunds will be made after February 25, Raffle Prize Donations If you have any donations for us or information on where to get basketrelated prizes, please contact Jane Dwyer (708) or jdwyer7752@gmail.com. Bring your donations with you on the day of the event.

2 Spring Fling Schedule Saturday Sunday 8:00 am Set-up 9:00 am Registration 8:00 am Registration / Breakfast 1:00 pm Lunch 12:00 pm Lunch & Member Meeting H 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Classes 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Classes Hotel Information *** PLEASE NOTE *** We have not reserved a block of rooms, so please check out on-line specials for hotels closest to the The Center. Country Inn and Suites (708) S. LaGrange Rd, Tinley Park, IL The hotel is just north of I 80 on LaGrange Rd. Hilton Garden Inn South La Grange Rd, Tinley Park, IL (708) Directions to The Center From the North: Take I 294 South to I 55 North to Chicago. Exit La Grange Rd South to 131 st Street. Turn left (east) to Southwest Hwy. Turn left and The Center will be on the left. Parking on the lower level. Please use the upper level for handicapped parking and drop offs only. From the South: Take I 55 North to I 80 East or I 57 North to I 80 West. Exit La Grange Rd. Turn North to 131 st Street. Turn right (east) to Southwest Hwy. Turn left and The Center will be on the left. Parking on the lower level. Please use the upper level for handicapped parking and drop offs only.

3 Vendors There is still space available for vendors. The fee is $37 and also includes meals with us but only one meal when The Center serves. Please contact Michelle Burns at if you have any questions or are interested in being a vendor at this event.

4 SATURDAY CLASSES Josephine s Knot Sandy Bulgrin 8 hrs This unique ribbed style basket starts with a beautiful Josephine knot using #6 round reed the round reed. This knot forms the handle of the basket. Students will use a variety of weaving materials to create a beautiful ribbed basket. Round reed, mini sea grass, ¼, 11/64 and 3/16 flat and flat oval reed. Each basket will be unique and different. A fun class. Dimensions: 10 Diameter x 7 H $60 Kitchen Broom and Dustpan Set Jeanne Dudley Broom: Learn to tie a wonderful and very useful large kitchen broom onto a pine sassafrass stick handle. The broom will be stitched flat with two rows of stitching. Students will also learn to weave leather strips for the handle grip and also cover the top of the wire of the broom straw. Dustpan: Learn the technique of weaving leather strips around the wooden handle of a very useful dustpan. The dustpan will stand-alone as you sweep. Leather may be chosen to match your broom. Hand and foot strength is a must! $75

5 SATURDAY CLASSES Piggyback Whirls Intermediate Marilyn Parr 8 hrs This basket is woven on an Amish made oval base. As students weave, they will be working on shaping, 3 and 4 -rod wale, inserting overlays, stack-weave, and making circles. A specially designed leather handle will add a unique touch to the basket. Color choices will be provided. Spokes will be inserted and weaver-ready for class. Dimensions: 13" wide, 11" deep and 20'' tall (includes handle) $96 Harvesting Basket Marlys Sowers 8 hrs This is a large round harvesting basket with oak wood rims made by Jeff Sowers. Students will start with a frame that has one main rib already attached. They will weave the rib style basket using different kinds of willow that I raise. Dimensions: 18 Diameter x 2 W x 8 Deep $85

6 SUNDAY CLASSES Caned Trivet Sandy Bulgrin Always wanted to learn the seven step caning process? Here is your chance to learn the seven steps and gain confidence to tackle that chair you have always wanted to finish. A wonderful addition to your home décor to use as a dish trivet or an excellent setting for a plant. Dimension: 8 Square $42 Cob-Webber Broom Jeanne Dudley 4 hrs Pick out a unique stick----many lengths to pick from to weave the very useful cobwebber round broom. Learn to weave the actual broom stalk to attach your broom to the stick. The student will also learn to stitch the broom round. Many colors of string will be available to choose from. $45

7 SUNDAY CLASSES Stash and Go Intermediate Marilyn Parr 6 hrs This tote can be used as a file box or remove the plastic insert and carry it as a tote. The base and leather handles are made by local Amish gentlemen. Color choices will be available at class. You will work on shaping and inserting color overlays. Kit includes plastic file box. Dimensions: 16" wide, 9.5" deep, and 12" tall $85 Naturals Basket Marlys Sowers 6 hrs Students will start with a frame that has 3 ribs already in it and weave with a variety of natural materials. I will have willow, dogwood, yellow dogwood, rush, sea grass, red pulit and a variety of other materials for weaving the basket. The basket will have 4 willow feet and there will be a variety of materials to embellish baskets. Dimensions: 12 x 12 $60 Plan now Sign up before 1/15/2017

8 Teachers Biographies Sandy Bulgrin Sandy has been teaching basket weaving for over 28 years, having started by instructing 4-H children, which she continues today. Sandy taught at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Sandy enjoys teaching at the museums in Racine and Kenosha. She taught at basket and gourd events and retreats in Arkansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana: and on the high seas of the basket weaving cruise. Sandy is also co-chair of the Basket Cruise. Jeanne Dudley Jeanne taught 33 years at North Linn Comm. Schools. She has an MA in Fiber Arts and Art Education and has been making brooms for the past 9 years in the traditional Ozark Shaker-style. She has been a basket weaver for 29 years and teaching for the past 24 years. Many of her weaving skills are incorporated into the making and teaching of brooms. Jeanne offers basket weaving classes in her home studio and has taught broom making in IA, AR, MO and WI. Marilyn Parr Marilyn has been a basket weaver for over 35 years. She started out taking classes through a Community Education Program and then later taught those classes to others. She attended conventions as a student almost as long as she has been a weaver. Now, designing baskets has become her ambition for the past 5 years. Marilyn also has a passion for quilting which influenced some of her designs. She enjoys hunting as well which led to the incorporation of antlers into her designs. Marilyn strives to design baskets that we can use daily or reflects the love and respect she has for wildlife. Marlys Sowers Marlys has been making baskets since She raises 13 different kinds of basket willow to use in making rib-style, traditional-style, and many different shapes she incorporates into her own designs. Marlys also makes several different kinds of Shaker, Appalachian, and Nantucket baskets. Her husband Jeff Sowers makes her molds. She has demonstrated and taught at a variety of conventions.

9 Spring Fling Registration Form March 25-26, 2017 The Center.. PalosPark, Il Please Type or Print Clearly Name Address. City, State, Zip Phone ( ) ... LLBWA Member...Yes.No Forms received after the January 15, 2017 deadline will be assigned classes subject to available space. Please mail your registration as soon as possible. The registration fee does not include class material fees that will be due by February 15, Indicate your first, second and third choices with a 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Please do not list any classes you are not willing to take. Teacher Saturday Class Choice Sunday Class Choice Sandy Bulgrin Josephine s Knot Caned Trivet Jeanne Dudley Marilyn Parr Marlys Sowers Kitchen Broom & Dustpan Piggyback Whirls Harvesting Basket Cob-webber Broom Stash and Go Naturals Basket Spring Fling Registration Checklist I have enclosed the registration fee made payable to the LLBWA $50.00 If not a member of LLBWA, then dues are payable at this time $20.00 Total Remitted $ I have enclosed a self-addressed envelope Send this form, a check for your fees made payable to LLBWA and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Michelle Burns Brentwood Ct Homer Glen, IL Please do not send any class fees at this time. Cancellations must be submitted in writing by mail or to Michelle Burns (ourpetzoo2@comcast.net) by February 15, This brochure is also available at under Events.