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			Hatmaking: Blocking Straws and Felts June 22-23, 2013 (9am-5pm) — Interested in creating beautiful big brimmed straw hats for Summer and close fitting felt cloches for Winter? This fun-filled class allows you to use traditional millinery hatblocks, in varying shapes, to steam block straws and felts into fabulous hats. Learn about different kinds of straw and felt, blocking techniques, adding petersham headsize ribbon, wiring brim edges, and some pretty embellishment techniques. This class is all about old-world millinery techniques not embellishing pre-made hats. Anyone from complete beginners to more experienced hatmakers can learn from this class. Very basic sewing skills recommended. Visit website				Location: Floyd, VA Instructor: Jan Wutkowski Sponsor: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Cost: Jax Member $162 / General Public $200 / Deposit $50 Email: Leia Thompson Wood Phone: 540-745-2784

			Textile Workshop in Scotland June 30 - July 5, 2013 (9.30-4pm) — With guidance from this leading Scottish textile artist, we produce textile artwork developed from drawing, collage, and exploration of found materials from the secluded Dr Neils' Garden in the ancient village of Duddingston, near the centre of Edinburgh. Examine plant forms, fibrous structures and colours found in a typical Scottish Garden, and create a series of constructed textile experiments incorporating found materials. Working in a small group, Linda gives individual attention to each participant. Fee includes 4 star hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, workshop tutor, materials, transport within programme, and much more. All you need to do is create! Visit website				Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Instructor: Linda Green Sponsor: Wild at Art Ltd Cost: From $1,172 Flights not included Email: Ellen Colingsworth

			Continued Upholstery July 6-7, 2013 (9am-5pm) — Do you have a fully upholstered chair that needs new life or a footstool that needs uplifting? Bring your project to the weekend upholstery class. A master upholsterer will guide you through the process and enable you to complete your project. Topics include stripping old fabric off furniture, reinforcing framework, cutting, sewing, applying foam and fabrics. The class will consist of 10% lecture and 90% hands on work. Instructor is available for consultation prior to class, to ensure appropriate scope of upholstery project and the amount of fabric needed. Must have basic upholstery skills. Visit website				Location: Floyd, VA Instructor: Francine Leclercq Sponsor: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Cost: Jax Member $162 / General Public $200 / Deposit $50 Email: Leia Thompson Wood Phone: 540-745-2784

			Summer Art Institute Workshop Series July 8 - August 23, 2013 (varies) — Women's Studio Workshop presents Summer Art Institute 2013! With over 20 classes in printmaking, papermaking, letterpress, book arts, and ceramics, there's plenty to choose from. Check out our website for more details. Visit website				Location: Rosendale, NY Instructor: varies Sponsor: Women's Studio Workshop Cost: $350 - $850 Email: Sandra Brown Phone: (845) 658-9133

			Traditional Fiber Arts Seminar - Senior Special 1/2 Price! July 13 & 20, 2013 (Saturdays, 1-5pm) — Our goal will be to develop practical skills, as well as an appreciation of the history and traditions of hand sewing, wool applique' and quilting. Beginning with basic running, blanket, and whip stitches, we will create a small sampler. This will provide a basis for a wool applique' pincushion project, and while continuing to improve our skills, we will complete a hand pieced quilted pillow cover. (If you are not a senior, please call the center to register for this class Jax Member $91 or General Public $100.) Visit website				Location: Floyd, VA Instructor: Sharon Hall Sponsor: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Cost: Jax Member $40 / General Public $50 / Deposit $15 Email: Leia Thompson Wood Phone: 540-745-2784

			Traditional Fiber Arts for Kids July 17, 24, 31, August 7 (Wednesdays, 3-5pm) — Our goal will be to develop practical skills, as well as an appreciation of the history and traditions of hand sewing, wool applique' and quilting. Beginning with basic running, blanket, and whip stitches, we will create a small sampler. This will provide a basis for a wool applique' pincushion project, and while continuing to improve our skills, we will complete a hand pieced quilted pillow cover. Skills will be specialized for younger learners so that they are successful! Materials Fee: $10. Minimum Enrollment: 3, Maximum Enrollment: 10. Minimum Age: 9. Visit website				Location: Floyd, VA Instructor: Sharon Hall Sponsor: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Cost: Jax Member $60 / General Public $75 / Deposit $15 Email: Leia Thompson Wood Phone: 540-745-2784

			Textile Workshop in Scotland August 11-16, 2013 (9.30-4pm) — With guidance from this leading Scottish textile artist, we produce textile artwork developed from drawing, collage, and exploration of found materials from the secluded Dr Neils' Garden in the ancient village of Duddingston, near the centre of Edinburgh. Examine plant forms, fibrous structures and colours found in a typical Scottish Garden, and create a series of constructed textile experiments incorporating found materials. Working in a small group, Linda gives individual attention to each participant. Fee includes 4 star hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, workshop tutor, materials, transport within programme, and much more. All you need to do is create! Visit website				Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Instructor: Linda Green Sponsor: Wild at Art Ltd Cost: From $1,374 Flights not included Email: Ellen Colingsworth

			Antler Baskets August 17-18, 2013 (9am-5pm) — During day one students will use a pre-drilled, #1 grade, naturally shed mule deer antler, students will begin work on a buttocks style antler basket. Students will learn filling-in and shaping techniques. Students will have many different colors and materials from which to choose. During day two students will start with an in-depth demonstration of antler drilling techniques and discussion of antler basket forms, designs and construction. Visit website				Location: Floyd, VA Instructor: Pattie Bagley Sponsor: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Cost: Jax Member $162 / General Public $200 / Deposit $50 Email: Leia Thompson Wood Phone: 540-745-2784

			The Way We Wore: Historic Costume as Inspiration for Surface Design August 26-30, 2013 — Historic clothing and textiles are a rich source of inspiration for fiber artists. But workshops that combine both an understanding of the costumes and the history of the time period plus time to explore surface design techniques inspired by historic costume are rare. Join Mary on Madeline Island and examine surface decoration techniques through images of artifacts, paintings, and photographs. You will design a fiber arts project based upon historic costume inspiration, and create an inspiration notebook based on images you have seen. You will also make samples of embroidery, pleating and beading. Visit website				Location: LaPointe, WI Instructor: Mary Nowakowski Sponsor: Madeline Island School of the Arts Cost: $425 Email: Anne Leafblad Phone: 715.747.2054

			Fab Felting in Scotland September 1-7, 2013 (9.30-4pm) — The flavor of Scottish Highlands comes to this workshop. Learn the history of tartan, how and why it evolved, develop your personal interpretation, creating wearable art: a sash to swing across a shoulder, or a bag based on the traditional Scottish sporran. The workshop is in the village of Newburgh overlooking the River Tay. It is designed for beginners in felting techniques. Working in a small group of 10 - 12 people, each participant gets individual attention. Fee includes accommodation in Pitcairlie Castle Apartments, and Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, workshop tutors, materials, transport within programme. All you need to do is create! Visit website				Location: Newburgh, Scotland Instructor: Jeanette Sendler and Alison Mountain Sponsor: Wild at Art Ltd Cost: From $1704 Flights not included Email: Ellen Colingsworth

			Wayfarer's Wanderbook and Windfall Cloth September 9-13, 2013 — In this class you will colour cloth, paper and thread using leaves, water and heat. You will work with bio-regional dye sources, windfall bundle dyeing techniques and gentle meditative stitching during an explorative journey in stitch and colour for cloth and paper. You will take windfall-leaf collecting walks to gather material and may supplement the harvest with discards from the kitchen and/or green grocer. During the class, you will create a beautiful dye sampler, that may be used as a practical plant dye reference as well as being the wrapping cloth for the small but exquisite journal you will be building along the way. This is a four day class Monday - Thursday, with an independent studio day on Friday. Visit website				Location: LaPointe, WI Instructor: India Flint Sponsor: Madeline Island School of the Arts Cost: $600 Email: Anne Leafblad Phone: 715.747.2054

			Crazy Victorian Quilt Christmas Stocking September 20-21, 2013 (12pm-5pm) — Crazy Quilting was all the rage in the Victorian Era. Now it's back! Learn to do Crazy patchwork and create an elegant Christmas Stocking. Then decorate your seams with trims and fancy stitching by machine. Learn how to line the stocking to complete a gorgeous heirloom to hang by the chimney with care. Techniques: crazy patchwork piecing, applique, sewing with decorative stitches, lining and optional piping. Visit website				Location: Floyd, VA Instructor: Susan Brittingham Sponsor: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Cost: Jax Member $105 / General Public $129 / Deposit $25 Email: Leia Thompson Wood Phone: 540-745-2784

			The Slow Felt Movement - Resist Dyed Felt Books & Brooches September 23-27, 2013 — Join Chad Alice on Madeline Island and learn to felt sheets of fine Australian merino needle punch batts. You will learn how to set up a safe and workable dye kitchen and will use her unique tools. You will over-dyeing your felt samples into amazing textiles. These will be used to create two different book projects and several brooches. The books you will make are a felt covered, leather-lined wrapped journal and a Coptic bound Day Book with beaded and stitched cover insert. Techniques for text books, patterns, gluing, closures, stitching and beading will be discussed. You will also learn to stitch, bead and prepare the bookboard backing for a few beautiful wearable brooches. Visit website				Location: LaPointe, WI Instructor: Chad Alice Hagen Sponsor: Madeline Island School of the Arts Cost: $550 Email: Anne Leafblad Phone: 715.747.2054

			Fun and Funky Stool Upholstery October 4-5, 2013 (9am-5pm) — What a great way to add something special to your furniture! Make your own custom stool cushion by choosing the color, style, pattern and shape and then creating it yourself with the help of Francine. Francine will bring the heavy duty sewing machine and consult with you about appropriate fabric choices and which type of stool you are planning on recovering before the class. Then you will spend one on one time with her creating a fun and funky stool for your home! Materials Fee: $0. Minimum Enrollment, 3: Maximum Enrollment, 6. Minimum Age: Responsible Young Adult. Visit website				Location: Floyd, VA Instructor: Francine Leclercq Sponsor: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Cost: Jax Member $162 / General Public $200 / Deposit $50 Email: Leia Thompson Wood Phone: 540-745-2784

			Scottish Landscape in Batik October 10-14, 2013 (9.30-4pm) — Explore the delicate and the weather beaten flora of the stunning Scottish Lowlands using the technique of Batik with Manna. In a small group of six per workshop, each gets individual attention. Fee includes 4 star hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, art tutors, materials, transportation to hotel and Blawhorn National Nature Reserve, and much more. This course runs alongside a photography course allowing participants to enrich their creativity by seeing two wholly different approaches to a shared experience develop simultaneously. Visit website				Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Instructor: Manna Dobo Sponsor: Wild at Art Ltd Cost: From $1024 Flights not included Email: Ellen Colingsworth

			Modern Quilting October 12 and 26, 2013 (Saturdays, 9am-5pm) — Make a quilt in no time at all (well, for making a quilt at least!). Using modern techniques and the economical "Turning Twenty" quilt pattern, students in this class will create a beautiful heirloom quilt in four 2-hour sessions (okay, so you should probably do a little homework, too). The Turning Twenty quilt is so named because it requires only 20 fat quarters to complete a 70x86"* quilt top, with no fabric waste. This class will include a brief history of quilting, fabric selection, rotary cutting, production piecing, tie finishing (or long arm machine), and binding. Materials Fee: $20-$30. Minimum Enrollment, 3: Maximum Enrollment, 12. Minimum Age: Responsible Young Adult. Visit website				Location: Floyd, VA Instructor: Sharon Hall Sponsor: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Cost: Jax Member $162 / General Public $200 / Deposit $50 Email: Leia Thompson Wood Phone: 540-745-2784

			Beginning Leatherworking: ID Wallet October 26, 2013 (9am-5pm) — In this class you will learn the basics of working with leather. This will include stamping, carving and tooling. You will learn how to prepare the leather for working on, and choose a pattern for your project. We will conclude with staining and finish, and assembly, with either lacing or stitching. You will go home with a useful item that you can enjoy! Materials Fee: $30. Minimum Enrollment, 3: Maximum Enrollment, 12 Minimum Age: Responsible Young Adult. Visit website				Location: Floyd, VA Instructor: Holly Moore Sponsor: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Cost: Jax Member $81 / General Public $100 / Deposit $25 Email: Leia Thompson Wood Phone: 540-745-2784

			Felting Scarves November 2, 2013 (9am-5pm) — Learn how to create a beautiful soft flowing scarf that is warm and wonderful for winter and a comfortable light throw for a cool spring evening. Working with a fine silk base and layers of merino wool, students will create unique, colorful scarves while learning the fun technique of laminated felting. Felting involves the layering of silk chiffon with wonderful colors of soft merino wool and added embellishments of silk fabrics and yarns. This mixture is then wetted down with warm soapy water and then rolled to cause agitation and make the piece "felt". Students are encouraged to bring color inspirations in the form of a piece of yarn or a picture of a favorite piece of clothing. Visit website				Location: Floyd, VA Instructor: Glenda George Sponsor: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Cost: Jax Member $81 / General Public $100 / Deposit $25 Email: Leia Thompson Wood Phone: 540-745-2784

			Knitting No-Gauge Scarves and Shawls November 9, 2013 (9am-5pm) — Get rid of your preconceived ideas about knitting from instructions and create beautiful scarves or shawls. Learn exciting techniques for designing while you knit, without ever making a gauge swatch. Create unique scarves and shawls while embellishing them with beads, cords, tassels or edgings to create a unique personal treasure. This class is designed to explore creativity through knitting and is appropriate for adventurous beginners through advanced knitters. Materials Fee: $0. Minimum Enrollment, 4: Maximum Enrollment, 12. Minimum Age: Responsible Young Adult. Visit website				Location: Floyd, VA Instructor: Margaret Radcliffe Sponsor: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Cost: Jax Member $81 / General Public $100 / Deposit $25 Email: Leia Thompson Wood Phone: 540-745-2784

			Needle felting: Wearable Art and Ornament Workshop November 23, 2013 (12-4pm) — This class is designed for learners of every level. Using a felting needle and fiber of wool and mohair and embellishments of beads and small found objects from nature, we will construct petit objects d'art which will be suitable to be worn as a necklace or perhaps mounted on a pin back. We will also construct a seasonal tree or year round window ornament. The instructor provides samples of various items and demonstrates completing one project step by step. All materials will be provided for this class, however, participants are invited to bring their own very small embellishments to be used to enhance their creation. Visit website				Location: Floyd, VA Instructor: Sarah Reyburn Sponsor: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Cost: Jax Member $43 / General Public $53 / Deposit $10 Email: Leia Thompson Wood Phone: 540-745-2784

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