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| Armenian Needle Lace |
Armenian Needle Lace, $75.00 Thursdays
(6-8pm), Learn the ancient art of Armenian Needle
Lace, which is also known as Mediterranean Needle Lace or Knotted Needle Lace. In this class, students will begin with a lace edging and then work their way up to working in the round for
a doily. This style of lace making does require concentration, but the end results are well worth the efforts.
It is also recommended, but not required, that students
take the Netting class before entering this one. All materials provided for students to keep.
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| Working on a lace pattern |
Bobbin Lace, $75.00 Mondays (6-8pm), 1/23, 1/30, 2/06, 2/13 & 2/20 Mondays (6-8pm), 2/27,
3/05, 3/12, 3/19 & 3/26 Mondays (6-8pm), 4/02, 4/09, 4/16, 4/23 & 4/30 The
world's most intricate form of lace. Bobbin Lace originated in Eastern Europe around the beginning of the Renaissance
approximately 700 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 student to purchase for an additional fee of $65.00 Bobbin Lace kits for non-students is $75.00
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| Tessa Makximenko learning to crochet |
Crochet 101 (ABC's to Crochet), $75.00 Thursdays
(6-8pm), 4/05, 4/12, 4/19 & 4/26 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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| Broomstick Lace |
Crochet 103 (Broomstick Lace) $75.00 Teusdays
(6-8pm), This class is a continuation of Crochet
101: the ABC's to Crochet. After learning the basic skills of crocheting in the beginner's class, this class will
teach the fundimentals of making lace with yarn. During this class we will make a simple scarf or a wider shawl in Broomstick
Lace and if time permits another project can be completed using thread instead of yarn. Broomstick Lace kits
are available for students to purchase for an additional fee of $15.00.
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| Stephen crocheting with thread. |
Crochet 201 (Thread Crochet) $75.00 Thursdays
(6-8pm), This class is a continuation of the Crochet 101: 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 crocheting a lace doily. All materials provided for students to keep.
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| Hairpin Lace Doily |
Crochet 202 (Hairpin Lace) $75.00 Thursdays
(6-8pm), This class is a continuation of Crochet
201 / Thread Crochet. After learning the basic skills of crocheting with thread, this class will teach making lace on
a hairpin fork. 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. Hairpin Lace kits are available for students to
purchase for an additional fee of $20.00.
Crochet 203 (Irish Crochet Lace) $75.00 Thursdays
(6-8pm), This class is a continuation of Crochet
201 / Thread Crochet. After learning the basic skills of crocheting with thread, this class will teach making lace in
a more difficult manner known as Irish Crochet. In this class we will make a simple lace doily before moving on
to more challenging projects. Irish Crochet Lace kits are available
for students to purchase for an additional fee of $20.00.
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| Learning how to cast on |
Knitting
101 (Beginners), $75.00 Wednesdays
(6-8pm), 1/25, 2/01, 2/08, 2/15 & 2/22 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. Knitting 101 kits are also available for student to purchase for an additional fee of $15.00.
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| Lisa French, intermediate knitting |
Knitting 102 (Intermediate), $75.00 Tuesdays (6-8pm), 3/06, 3/13, 3/20 & 3/27 This class is a 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 student, however, please feel
free to bring someting you want to work with.
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| Stephen knitting self striping socks |
Knitting 103 (Sock Knitting), $75.00 Thursdays (6-8pm), 3/01, 3/08, 3/15 & 3/22 This
class is a continuation of Knitting 102. In this class students are taught how to create handmade socks from scratch
using either double pointed needles or small circular needles. The
pattern used for beginners is the afterthought heel and for repeat students to this course, you will learn how to turn a heel. Knitting 103 kits are also available for student to purchase for an additional
fee of $25.00.
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| Stephen knitting lace for display |
Knitting 201 (Lace Knitting), $75.00 Wednesdays
(6-8pm), 4/04, 4/11, 4/18 & 4/25 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.
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| Stephen working Lucet fork. |
Lucet, $50.00 Learn the almost lost art of the Lucet cord making. Originating during the Renassaince, the Lucet fork
was used to make a cord that was used as shoestrings, purse strings or even as clothing. This form of crafting incorporates
a single knot that is so diverse, it can be used from the tiniest of lace to the strongest of ropes. Lucet Forks are also available for student to purchase for an additional fee of $15.00
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| Netting with the "Fork" & "Stick" |
Netting (Netted Lace), $75.00 Wednesdays (6-8pm), 2/29, 3/07, 3/14, 3/21 &
3/28 Learn the world's oldest form of lacemaking,
Netting. Originating in the ancient world by fishermen who created the first fishnets and hammocks. 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 nets. Netting kits are also available for student to purchase for an additional
fee of $35.00 Netting kits are also available for non-student to purchase for an additional fee of $50.00
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| Traditional Pag Lace in progress |
Pag Needle Lace of Croatia, $75.00 Learn the one of the world's most obscure forms of needlelace,
Croatian Pag Needle Lace. Originating 0n the Island of Pag in the Adriatic Sea, this handwork was used by the inhabitants
of Pag to develope their own unique style of making lace used on garments and head-dresses to large ceremonial pieces.
It is also recommended,
but not required, that students take the Pulled & Drawn Thread class before entering this one. Pag Needle Lace kits are also available for student to purchase for an additional fee of $50.00
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| Pulled & Drawn Thread Sampler |
Pulled & Drawn Thread Work, $75.00 Tuesdays (6-8pm), 1/24, 1/31, 2/07, 2/14 & 2/21 Fridays
(6-8pm), 3/02, 3/09, 3/16, 3/23 & 3/30 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.
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| Needle Tatting |
Tatting 101:
Needle Tatting, $75.00 Fridays (6-8pm), 1/27, 2/03, 2/10, 2/17 & 2/24 Tuesdays (6-8pm), Tatting, the baby of lace making, is only around 220 years old.
Originating on the wooden sailing vessels of old, this art form came from the sailors who would become bored on the long journey
at sea and practice making their ever so important knots and brought the trinkets home to their wives, mothers and daughters,
who in turn learned how to do it. In this course, students will learn how to create the stitch that is basic
to all tatted pieces and have several projects completed as well as learning how to read patterns. Needle
Tatting kits are also available for student to purchase for an additional fee of $25.00.
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| Elaine tatting with a shuttle |
Tatting 102 (Shuttle
Tatting) $75.00 Tatting
with a shuttle is just as old as doing it with a needle, but doing it with a shuttle is more mobile and considered to be more
skillful as it is more difficult to perform. In this course students will learn to tat with the shuttle and create several
projects. Tatting 101 must be taken before students are allowed to take this course. Shuttle Tatting kits are also available for students to purchase for an additional fee of $25.00.
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| Example of Cro-Tatting. |
Tatting 105 (Cro-Tatting)
$75.00 Thursdays (6-8pm), 1/26, 2/02, 2/09, 2/16 & 2/23 In this advanced class, we will be learning how to combine two different type of lace making
together, Crochet and Tatting. Cro-Tatting as it is called, is a relatively new form of lace making, but if an
interesting one to master for your enjoyment. Crochet 101 and Tatting 101 must be taken
before students are allowed to take this course. Cro-Tatting kits are also available for students to
purchase for an additional fee of $15.00.
Tatting 201 (Cluny
Leaves on the Needle) $75.00 In this advanced class, we will be making Cluny Leaves with Needle Tatting. Cluny leaves are woven using
the needle as a shuttle with one hand while holding three threads (or more) in the other hand. Tatting 101 must be taken before students are allowed to take this course. Tatting
kits are also available for students to purchase for an additional fee of $10.00.
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Filet Netting Class
In October of 2011, a Filet Netting class began with some women who wanted
to suffer for their lace work, here are some pictures of the participating students working on their projects.
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| Kenna working on her netting foundation row. |
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| Julanna plotting ways to torture her teacher. |
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Pulled & Drawn Thread Class
In February of 2011, a Pulled & Drawn Thread class began with the same
workers from the historic village at Spring Mill State Park. Here are some pictures of the participating students
working on their projects. These are the same victims ... er, students ... from last year and they are having the
time of our lives!
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| Shannon working on her sampler. |
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| Kenna working hard on her corners. |
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| Pam working on her class project |
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| Julie taking a break from her work. |
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Needle Tatting Class
In the autumn of 2010, we had multiple Needle Tatting classes at the college.
All of our students enjoyed themselves very much and here are some pictures of the participating students working
on their projects.
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| Chris was seriously wondering how to do it. |
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| Sandra couldn't believe she was tatting! |
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| Every stitch is a new adventure! |
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Bobbin Lace Workshop at Always in Stitches
in Noblesville
During the first week in May 2010, Stephen Bowman was invited to teach two bobbin
lace workshops up on the north side of Indianapolis, IN. One workshop held at the Knit Stop and the other at Always
in Stitches. Here are some pictures of the three participating Always in Stitches students working on their projects.
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| Diane, Kitty and Marilyn at the beginning of their projects. |
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| Kitty working the lace for all it's worth! |
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| Diane, Kitty and Marilyn working hard on lace. |
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| Marilyn thinking about how to make this into coture. |
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Bobbin Lace Workshop at Knit Stop in
Indianapolis
During the first week in May 2010, Stephen Bowman was invited to teach two bobbin
lace workshops up on the north side of Indianapolis, IN. One workshop held at the Knit Stop and the other at Always
in Stitches. Here are some pictures of the six participating Knit Stop students working on their projects.
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| Laura and Diana making bobbin lace. |
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| Jenni and Mary Ann having fun with lace. |
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| Mary Ann, Marina and Karen working on their prickings |
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| Marina, Karen & Jenni working as hard as they can! |
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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 Needle Tatting 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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