Liz Moncrief, Burlington, WA Workshop and Classroom Instruction Workshop and Program Options Burlington, WA

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1 A Weavers Way Studio Liz Moncrief, Burlington, WA Workshop and Classroom Instruction Workshop and Program Options Burlington, WA

Dyeing Techniques For the Fiber Artist Whether you consider yourself a fiber artist or not, if you work with fiber, then increasing your color sense is an invaluable skill to have.

2 Dyeing Techniques For the Fiber Artist Whether you consider yourself a fiber artist or not, if you work with fiber, then increasing your color sense is an invaluable skill to have. In this workshop, we ll focus on protein fibers (sheep s wool, silk, alpaca, llama, camel, even your 4- legged companions), and explore the many methods for dyeing and blending fibers to achieve your goals. I will introduce basic color theory, discuss why we see colors and how our brain interprets them. Then the fun begins when we go through a rotation of pots, kettles, and painting. You ll make a mess and have a ball, and leave with a large bag of yarns and roving, a dye book and the knowledge to explore on your own. This workshop is provided in a 6-8 hour session for basic dyeing techniques, and to fully explore the possibilities of coloration. The workshop is a must for people who work directly with wool and protein fibers: spinners, knitters, weavers. A materials fee is collected to cover the costs of the fiber and dyes.

Loom Maintenance, Repair, and Restoration This session is intended to be presented as a 1-hour guild or group program.

The program reviews the various types of looms available and what they are designed for in terms of cloth or product to be woven.

If your loom is routinely cared for in the proper order you can avoid recurring problems and improve the quality of your cloth while maintaining the value of this wonderful tool.

3 Loom Maintenance, Repair, and Restoration This session is intended to be presented as a 1-hour guild or group program. It is geared towards all weavers and all looms, and is invaluable for every level of weaver, from beginning to seasoned. The program reviews the various types of looms available and what they are designed for in terms of cloth or product to be woven. We then explore structural components, discuss the issues often troubling both older and newer looms, and how to correct the problem. If your loom is routinely cared for in the proper order you can avoid recurring problems and improve the quality of your cloth while maintaining the value of this wonderful tool. Liz has taken in used and antique looms for 17 years and given them the love and attention deserving of an olde dame. Some need a total break-down and rebuild, refinishing, retooling and hardware. Others just require a thorough cleaning and adjustment to bring them back to life. As a result, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Nebraska are now home to 17 looms that have been reborn into useful service again. Liz was requested to write an article for Handwoven Magazine on this subject: Jan/Feb 2011, and routinely blogs for WeavingToday.com. If you love your weaving, you should love your tools as well.

We will be using locally produced wool and everyone will be able to create their own felted wearable using natural colors.

4 Felting Wearables In this workshop we will learn the primary methods used in flat felting. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own felted wearable, such as fitted booties, mittens or slippers. We will be using locally produced wool and everyone will be able to create their own felted wearable using natural colors. This workshop is designed for all experience levels and will be a productive and supportive group experience. The session is best provided in one 6-8 hour session as the process is somewhat time consuming. A dye workshop is a good follow-up to this class. Materials fee is collected to cover the cost of the wool and my own home-made soap the best for felting.

Double Weave And the things you can do with it This presentation will discuss double weave techniques for both a complex cloth using double-faced double-weave, or a multi-layered but simply-woven

In double layered weaving, the weaver can produce as many separate layers of cloth as he/she has harnesses and can produce double or triple width cloth on a very narrow loom.

5 Double Weave And the things you can do with it This presentation will discuss double weave techniques for both a complex cloth using double-faced double-weave, or a multi-layered but simply-woven cloth. Double woven cloth can be a thick or thin fabric depending on the weight of the yarns used and can produce a completely different design on each side of the cloth. In double layered weaving, the weaver can produce as many separate layers of cloth as he/she has harnesses and can produce double or triple width cloth on a very narrow loom. We will explore both techniques, explain the set-up on your loom, discuss harness envy, and look at samples and what type of projects are a good fit for these techniques. Each participant should come prepared with a 4-shaft loom. Each registrant will receive instructions well in advance of the workshop in order to wind the warp and dress your loom for double weave. This is a 2-day (6 hr sessions each) workshop.

Deflected Double-Weave Deflected Double Weave has surfaced in a big way just in the past five years or so, and though it looks mysterious, it s really a very simple technique.

treadlings. The students will then be able to weave and take home their own samples from each warp. All drafts used in the class will be available as hand-outs.

6 Deflected Double-Weave Deflected Double Weave has surfaced in a big way just in the past five years or so, and though it looks mysterious, it s really a very simple technique. This presentation will discuss drafting for four and eight shaft looms and will feature a round-robin format to allow all students a hands-on approach to several drafts and treadlings. The students will then be able to weave and take home their own samples from each warp. All drafts used in the class will be available as hand-outs. Students must contact the instructor several weeks prior to class for their assigned draft and looms must be warped and ready to weave. This class is structured as a 1-day, 8 hour workshop.

Fundamentals of Spinning and Yarn Construction This workshop has been a very well received class for spinners, whether beginning or well- seasoned. This is organized to be a 6-8 hour session.

7 Fundamentals of Spinning and Yarn Construction This workshop has been a very well received class for spinners, whether beginning or well- seasoned. This is organized to be a 6-8 hour session. We will discuss every aspect of your specific spinning wheel, what works and why, what doesn t and why, spindles, mechanics, drives and treadles, flyers and whorls, ratios and all general maintenance that should be part of every spinners repertoire. Participants should bring their wheels and all spinning tools, so that we can try several techniques to help you achieve what you want in a yarn. Even long-time spinners will learn something new to help appreciate their own wheel and let them produce the best yarn that they can for a specific purpose. Especially cranky wheels are encouraged.

8 Spinning with a Purpose If you re considering spinning for an article of clothing or interior fabric, this is the class for you. We ll talk about using the appropriate fiber, and what wears well for a specific project, type of spinning, type of plying, finishing, and how to take it to the next level, be it crochet, knitting or weaving. Not all fibers or yarns are suitable for all projects! This class is about YOUR yarns, bring what you have and we ll analyze the properties as a group. This is not a spinning class per se, but we allow for a bit of spinning to discuss how you can change or modify your fiber to suit your purpose. Please bring your wheels, cards, combs anything that you generally use in your home studio. This session is designed to be a 6 hour workshop.

Art of the Surface Design World Make your Weaving Shine If you work with fiber, be it yarn or finished cloth, then increasing your design options is an invaluable skill to have.

9 Art of the Surface Design World Make your Weaving Shine If you work with fiber, be it yarn or finished cloth, then increasing your design options is an invaluable skill to have. In this workshop, we ll focus on using cellulosic fibers, (bamboo, cotton, rayon even ramie and hemp) and applying several techniques for value-added effects. We ll use fiber-reactive dyes, and textile paints and stains, oil pencils, discharge, stamping, nature printing, and stenciling. The instructor will discuss basic color theory in order that participants will be able to produce successful results both in class and at home on their own. You ll make a mess and have a ball. A recipe and possibility book will be provided. This workshop is best provided as a 3-session class to fully explore all possibilities of textile design. If preferred, any one segment of design or dyeing can be given alone for a 4-hour class. The most popular series of this workshop is Warp Painting, for fabulous effects on an otherwise dull pallet of warp yarns. Liz will guide the class through testing, mordanting, dyeing and finishing, and you could have a gorgeous, colorful warp on your loom within days. A fee is collected to cover the costs of the materials and the participants are encouraged to wind off and bring their own chosen (cellulosic) warp chains for painting.

10 From Your Garden Series Aromatherapy Odiferous molecules seem to play a key role in our own biological functions and the environment that surrounds us. Perhaps it is not unexpected that many of the fragrance molecules found in plants also occur in insect and human pheromones and may be effecting our own interaction with everyone else - both animal and vegetable. This class will be an open discussion of the chemicals that humans carry around versus other beings, how we can use them to our benefit, and what we can do to enhance the quality of our lives. This class can be tailored for a 2-hour discussion and it is suggested that the participant either start with or follow-up with the SOAPS, LOTIONS or DECOCTIONS classes for applicability. Decoctions, Tinctures and Infusions This class features making decoctions (extractions of water-soluble substances) from herbal and medicinal plants for use in other products such as soaps, lotions and body products. We will also explore tinctures, infusions and hydrosols, as they relate to use in products for the body, soul, and even around the house. No claims are made as to medical remedy or cure-all - that s up to the FDA to regulate. This is simply a good for the soul (and possibly resolve-an-issue) class. An instruction book is provided along with recipes and suggestions for product use. The SOAPS or LOTIONS class is a very good prerequisite to this workshop. This can be considered a hands-on cooking-type class. This class is best provided as a 2-3 session (2-hr each) workshop.

Using Natural Cleansers and Botanicals... To Maintain a Healthy Home Environment This class will feature making and using natural cleaning and beauty products for yourself, your family and your home.

11 Using Natural Cleansers and Botanicals... To Maintain a Healthy Home Environment This class will feature making and using natural cleaning and beauty products for yourself, your family and your home. We ll discuss market products, what s good and what isn t, how you can replace your current supply with products that you can feel good about using. We ll make and use some formulas in this class and discuss recipes for special situations. It is recommended that you ve taken the SOAPS class prior to this workshop. This is designed for a 3-4 hr session. Natural Body Care from Your Garden We ll make and take home several skin-care products using botanicals from your garden and base and essential oils found in your local health food market. In this class we ll gain a better understanding of your skin s needs, what makes a product work (or not), how to add or delete special elixirs and essential oils, and develop an appreciation for the ingredients in your own herbal collection. All materials and containers will be supplied for a materials fee, including a classroom workbook with recipes. This workshop is best provided in a two or three session class with the student taking home a minimum of 2 products from each session. This can also be offered as a 6- hr complete workshop.

Botanicals, Hydrosols and Flower Waters from your Garden In this class we ll explore the special properties of common garden flowers and herbs, and how they can assist in healing and general wellness.

12 Botanicals, Hydrosols and Flower Waters from your Garden In this class we ll explore the special properties of common garden flowers and herbs, and how they can assist in healing and general wellness. Making a hydrosol is a complex and expensive process, but we ll explore simple techniques to achieve our own version in a kitchen environment with botanicals from your garden. We ll also discuss the use of these natural ingredients in your topical products, and medicinal elixirs for your well-being, and use in potpourri. Students will receive a workbook, dried botanicals to use at home, and a few products made with hydrosols or botanicals. This is designed as a 4-hr session. This class can be tailored to a minimum of a 2- hr discussion or expanded to a 2-3 session course to fully explore the possibilities. A minimum materials fee is collected to cover materials and containers.

Soap Making Basic to Complex SOAPS BASIC, FANCY & FRENCH-MILLED The process of soap making is extremely easy, but it should be experienced first in a classroom setting, as there are some risks if

..skin irritation, emolliency, gardener s soap, fleece and dog washing, baby soap, laundry needs and making liquid soaps.

13 Soap Making Basic to Complex SOAPS BASIC, FANCY & FRENCH-MILLED The process of soap making is extremely easy, but it should be experienced first in a classroom setting, as there are some risks if ingredients are handled improperly. A thorough discussion of the process of soap making is followed by ingredient use and recipes to produce a product for a specific need...skin irritation, emolliency, gardener s soap, fleece and dog washing, baby soap, laundry needs and making liquid soaps. This workshop can be tailored to a minimum 4-hour basic class or expanded to a 6-8 hr workshop to cover the full spectrum of soap making. A recipe and instruction booklet is provided and a minimum materials fee is collected. *I also offer a LIQUID SOAPS and SHAMPOOS class, however the soap solution must cure for a minimum of 5 days between sessions, therefore I only offer this workshop as a 2-session class, with 1 week in between. This liquid soap can be formulated for washing fleece and wool, for your body and family, or for special pet care needs.

Liz Moncrief During her career with the US Forest Service, Liz also maintained a small business of spinning, weaving, dyeing and fiber arts and has exhibited several woven pieces in Colorado,

14 Liz Moncrief During her career with the US Forest Service, Liz also maintained a small business of spinning, weaving, dyeing and fiber arts and has exhibited several woven pieces in Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, and now Washington art galleries. She has offered workshops in those venues including being a presenter at the Estes Park Wool Market, Intermountain Weavers Conference, Scotts Bluff Fiber Fest, Northwest Regional Spinners Association, the Fibers and Beyond annual conference for 2015 & 2016, and Fiber Fusion Liz has been published in Handwoven Magazine several times, just recently November 2015, May 2016, and January 2017, and is a frequently requested blogger for WeavingToday.com. Liz focusses her efforts on sharing her knowledge of fiber arts and personal enrichment. Please visit her website on: or arrange for a visit to her weaving studio located west of Burlington, WA

SECTION 25 FIBER ARTS

SECTION 25 FIBER ARTS ENTRY FORMS DUE: Friday, September 2 EXHIBITS DUE: 9:00 p.m., Thursday, September 15 JUDGE: Erda Kappeler RELEASE TIME: 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 18 for walk-in/out exhibits JUDGING