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| Tessa Makximenko learning to crochet |
ABC's to Crochet, $65.00 Wednesdays (6-8pm), 1/20, 1/27, 2/03, 2/10 & 2/17 . Teusdays (6-8pm), 4/06, 4/13, 4/20 & 4/27 Learn the
basics of Crochet. This art form, roughly 250 years old, is the easiest and the most diverse of any of the fiber
arts today. Crochet can be used to make the smallest of laces or can be used to make afghans, sweaters and even hats
and socks. . All materials provided for students to keep.
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| Pioneer woman working on a pricking |
Bobbin Lace, $65.00 Saturdays (1-3pm), 1/23, 1/30, 2/06, 2/13 & 2/20 Mondays (6-8pm), 3/01,
3/08, 3/15, 3/22, & 3/29 Mondays (6-8pm), 4/05, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 & 5/03 The world's most intricate
form of lace. Bobbin Lace originated in Eastern Europe around the beginning of the Renaissance approximately 600 years
ago. This form of lace making became a major industry in Europe until the Industrial Revolution. Come learn
the oldest and purest form of Bobbin Lace: Torchon Lace. Bobbin
Lace kits are also available for students to purchase for an additional fee of $50.00. Bobbin Lace kits for non-students is $75.00
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| Learning how to cast on |
Knitting
101 (Beginners), $65.00 Thursdays
(6-8pm), 1/21, 1/28, 2/04, 2/11 & 2/18 Wednesdays (6-8pm), 3/03, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 &
3/31 Learn the thousand year old art of Knitting. Today a hobby for young and old alike, knitting
was once a male dominated guild that came out of the medieval days. Come learn to cast on, knit, and purl and revel
in the possibilities. All materials provided
for students to keep.
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| Lisa French, intermediate knitting |
Knitting 102 (Intermediate), $65.00 Thursdays (6-8pm), 3/04, 3/11, 3/18 & 3/25 Continuation of Knitting 101. In the
intermediate level classes, students are taught how to use circular needles to create hats and/or a headband.
Double pointed needles are also introduced to students Students will also learn how to add in a new color
to a piece they are working with. . A selection of yarn will be provided for students, however, please feel
free to bring something you want to work with.
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| Stephen knitting lace for display |
Knitting 201 (Lace Knitting), $60.00 Fridays (1-3pm), 10/30,
11/06, 11/13 & 11/20 . Learn to knit using thread and small sized needles. This class
students will begin with knitting a lace edging and then work their way up to either working in the round for a doily or a
shetland shawl. This style of knitting does require concentration, but the end results are well worth the efforts. . All materials provided for students to keep.
Knotted Needle Lace, $65.00 Teusdays
(6-8pm), 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 & 11/03 . Learn the ancient art of Knotted Needle Lace, which is also known as Mediterranean
Needle Lace and most commonly known as Armenian Needle Lace. In this class
students will begin with a lace edging and then work their way up to either working in the round for a doily or a more complex
project. This style of lace making does require concentration, but the end results are well worth the efforts. . All materials provided for students to keep.
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| Tatting lace |
Needle Tatting, $65.00 Teusdays (6-8pm), 3/02, 3/09, 3/16, 3/23 & 3/30 . Thursdays
(6-8pm), 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 & 4/29 . . All materials
provided for students to keep.
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| Netting technique |
Netting / Filet Lace, $60.00 Wednesdays (6-8pm), 4/07, 4/14, 4/21 & 4/28 . Learn the world's
oldest form of lacemaking, Netting. Originating in the ancient world, this form of lacemaking incorporates a single
knot that is so diverse, it can be used from the tiniest of lace to the strongest of ropes. . All materials
provided for students to keep.
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| Pulled & Drawn Thread Sampler |
Pulled & Drawn Thread Work, $65.00 Fridays (6-8pm), 3/05, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 & 4/02 This form of lace making originated in the far east of ancient China, where silk was woven
into cloth and stretched onto frames that were called "Peek-a-boo curtains" (though they resemble a modern day room
divider). Ladies would carefully pull threads from the silk cloth from right to left and with the smallest needle, would
weave in a new design into the open threads. All materials
provided for students to keep.
Thread Crochet / Hairpin Lace, $60.00 Thursdays (6-8pm),
11/05, 11/12, 11/19 & 12/03 This class is a continuation
of the ABC's to Crochet. After learning the basic skills of crocheting in the beginner's class, this class will teach
the fundimentals of reading written patterns as well as being able to look at an existing piece of crocheted lace and re-creating
it. Also we will make a simple lace edging before moving on to Hairpin Lace and then if we have enough time, crocheting
a lace doily.
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Bobbin Lace Class with the Spring Mill
Village Babes
In January of 2010, a new bobbin lace class began in Bedford, IN with some of
the historic village workers from Spring Mill State Park. Here are some pictures of the participating students
working on their projects. So far we are having the time of our lives!
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| Pam making bobbin lace |
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| Shannon working on her pricking and ignoring us! |
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| Shannon is trying her best to out do Pam! |
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| Pam works while Stephen & Julie play! |
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Bobbin Lace Workshop, Brookville, IN
In October of 2009, Stephen Bowman was invited to teach a bobbin lace workshop
up in Brookville, IN (near the Indiana/Ohio border near Cincinatti). Here are some pictures of the six participating
students working on their projects.
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| Shonda working on learning bobbin lace |
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| Diana & Bonnie playing with the lace |
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| Hear no lace, See no lace, Speak no lace! |
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| Bonnie in the foreground and Diana behind her. |
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Bobbin Lace Workshop, Southport, IN
In October of 2009, Stephen
Bowman was invited to teach a bobbin lace workshop up in Southport, IN (on the south side of Indianapolis). Here
are some pictures of the four participating students working on their projects.
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| Elizabeth & Dianne working hard on their lace! |
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| Catherine and Dianne also working on their lace |
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| Knit one, Purl two....damn, thats knitting not bobbin lace! |
Lace Classes at Basic Beginnings, Corydon,
IN
In the spring of 2009, Stephen Bowman agreed to go down to Corydon to Basic Beginnings
and teach a tatting class and a bobbin lace class. Here are some pictures of the students working on their projects.
The Bobbin Lace class had two students in it, Jodi and Nathan. Jodi is an experienced
knitter, tatter and spinner and enjoyed the challenges that bobbin lace brought. Nathan is also an experienced knitter
and spinner, but he became an over achiever and actually began drawing his own designs for bobbin lace.
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| Jodi Bullock working with the bobbins |
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| Nathan Newby working with his pricking |
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| Janet tatting with beads |
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| Joyce tatting with beads |
The Tarring Class was taken by Joyce and Janet.
The two ladies learned the whole process from the beginning of constructing rings and chains and advanced onto split
rings and tatting with beads. Both students worked very hard
learning how to tat and even completed the final project early. Stephen was very proud of these students.
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