Mikell Folk School Registration Friday, March 2 Sunday, March 4, 2018

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1 Mikell Folk School Registration Friday, March 2 Sunday, March 4, 2018 Please print the first two (2) pages of this form and return to the Mikell office with your $ nonrefundable deposit. Your remaining balance is due at check-in. The full amount may also be paid with your completed registration form, if you wish. Locals who choose to stay at home pay the $100 tuition plus the cost of meals, which are $10.00 each. Registration will not be complete until your deposit is received, so register early! Group sizes are limited. TUITION: $100/person ROOM AND BOARD: Cabin - $ Dorm - $95.00 There may be an additional fee for supplies and materials as determined by the instructor. Your supply fees should be paid to your instructor during the class. Please mark your room preference: [ ] Cabin [ ] Dorm Name: Roommate Preference: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Primary Phone: ( ) Please list any special needs or dietary restrictions you may have.

2 Please choose two (2) classes and make note of which is your first choice and which is your second: [ ] Copper Enameling [ ] Weaving [ ] Beginner Spinning [ ] Woodturning [ ] Knitting [ ] Soap Making [ ] Basket Weaving [ ] Independent Study [ ] Quilting PAYMENT METHOD Please make checks out to Mikell Conference Center. [ ] Check enclosed [ ] Credit Card info enclosed [ ] I will call the office with CC info. Check amount: Amount to charge to credit card: CREDIT CARD INFORMATION (We do not accept American Express) CC number: Expiration: 3-digit Security Code : Please list any comments or questions you may have. Send completed registration form and $100 deposit to: Folk School 237 Camp Mikell Court Toccoa, GA FAX: / amanda@campmikell.com

3 2018 Folk School Classes COPPER ENAMELING Instructor/ Artist: Philippa Anderson Students will be introduced to basic copper enameling techniques. They will learn different methods of applying colorful enamel to various copper forms and firing them in the kiln to create small art pieces and jewelry. By the end of the weekend, Students will have several finished pieces to take home with them. What to bring: Supplies are provided, but if you ve done some enameling and have sifters, tweezers, or other tools, please bring them. You might want to bring old leather or clean gardening gloves to wear when using the kiln. We will have some extras, but it is good to have your own. We will also have latex gloves and masks for handling chemicals or using the enamel powder, for those who choose to wear them. Supply Fee: $25.00 Class limit 8 BEGINNING SPINNING Instructor/Artist: Elke Shubert Spinning is relaxing and fun! We will discuss different types of fiber preparations and fiber selection, learn how to draft fibers, spin on a hand spindle and spinning wheel, plying and how to store yarn. Students can bring their own spinning wheel wheel has to be in good working order, or use one supplied by the teacher. Students can also bring other spinning equipment (if they have it already at home) like hand carders, niddy noddy, yarn ball winder, and nostepinne. Teacher will supply fiber and hand spindle. Supply Fee: $15.00 Class limit 5 WEAVING Instructor/Artist: Ann Lynn Whiteside Waffle weave is wonderfully absorbent weave for wash cloths and towels! In this class, you will be weaving this structure for a kitchen towel. Your instructor will supply all materials needed to complete one towel. Supply Fee of $ Class limit 7

4 WOODTURNING Instructor/Artist: Doc Davis Learn to turn a bowl, make boxes and to do spindle turning, such as candlesticks and pens. Each participant from beginner to experienced turner will work at their own pace and skill level. Bring wood turning tools if you have them. Otherwise, tools will be provided. Please bring a dust mask and eye protection. Supply Fee: $ Class limit 9 SOAP MAKING Instructor/Artist: Lenea Martel Learn how to make soap and bath products. As a group, we will make a couple batches of hot process soap. We ll also make 2 types of sugar scrubs, bath fizzes, shower steamers, lip balm, and some other surprises. You ll be able to add the scent(s) of your choice to many of the products. All participants will go home with the products that we make. If you took Lenea s class in the past, there might be some repeat (how to make soap), but the other parts will feature different recipes and techniques. Supply Fee: $ Class limit 10 BASKETWEAVING Instructors/Artists: Jan /Lavonne We will weave a round basket approximately 12 diameter with a metal swing handle. Students should bring the following: a pencil, sturdy scissors, tape measure, apron, basin or pail for water. Supply Fee: $ Class Limit 8 KNITTING Instructor/Artist: Kat Ballard and Marie Brown An art form that is fun, versatile, and easy to learn! Beginner and intermediate projects will be offered. Supply Fee: $ Class Limit of 5 Beginner and 5 Intermediate

5 QUILTING Instructor/ Artist: Hala Hess White Learn the basics of quilt-making using the newest techniques for rotary cutting and machine piecing. We supply a pattern for the weekend but welcome quilters with projects of their own as well. Join us to discover how color and patterns, cut up and re-imagined, create a work of art that warms the body as well as the soul. Beginners welcome! Hala Hess White has been quilting for four decades and leading this class since She is joined by well-known Atlanta quilt artist, Michelle Hiskey. Class Limit 10 INDEPENDENT STUDY For those who would like to work alone or with another person without an instructor, e.g. writing, painting.