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Glass Fusing Fun!
Saturday, July 19, 2025 10 AM – 1 PM in the PNNAG OFFICE
Taught by Shelly Vollstedt
Create 4 stunning fused glass magnets/cabochons, 1 pendant, and a 3” pin tray/dish. All supplies and tools are provided. Students will have the opportunity to make additional items if desired (+ materials fee). Your pieces will be fired in a kiln after class, and we’ll let you know when they’re ready!
Shelly Vollstedt works in several mediums and is a multi-talented artist – she teaches art, glass fusing, and pottery at several local schools on the Eastside and participates regularly in Sheep to Shawl competitions.
Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $25 Members $35 Non-Members
Student kit fee: $25, paid to the teacher
Click here for Online Registration
Registration form to print and mail/hand deliver:
Shelly Vollstedt works in several mediums and is a multi-talented artist – she teaches art, glass fusing, and pottery at several local schools on the Eastside and participates regularly in Sheep to Shawl competitions.
Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $25 Members $35 Non-Members
Student kit fee: $25, paid to the teacher
Click here for Online Registration
Registration form to print and mail/hand deliver:
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Cement Garden Stepping Stones
Saturday, August 9, 2025 1 PM – 4 PM
Taught by Shelly Vollstedt
Create your very own large round garden stepping stone masterpiece using your choice of colored glass, natural leaves/flowers, found objects, seed beads and more. Once your design work is just as you like it, Shelly will add the cement and the drying process begins. We’ll let you know when your stepping stone is fully cured and ready to be picked up.
Shelly Vollstedt works in several mediums and is a multi-talented artist – she teaches art, glass fusing, and pottery at several local schools on the Eastside and participates regularly in Sheep to Shawl competitions.
Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $25 Members $35 Non-Members
Student kit fee: $25, paid to the teacher
Click here for Online Registration
Registration form to print:
Shelly Vollstedt works in several mediums and is a multi-talented artist – she teaches art, glass fusing, and pottery at several local schools on the Eastside and participates regularly in Sheep to Shawl competitions.
Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $25 Members $35 Non-Members
Student kit fee: $25, paid to the teacher
Click here for Online Registration
Registration form to print:
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Intro to Indigo Dyeing
Saturday, August 16, 2025 1 PM – 3 PM in the PNNAG OFFICE
TAUGHT BY Melissa Galbraith
Explore the magic of indigo dyeing with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. Learn how to fold and bind fabric to create patterns and designs with indigo dye. You’ll love seeing the dye change colors, and your designs come to life! You will receive four cotton tea towels to create your own patterns and are also encouraged to bring additional natural fiber (cotton, linen, silk, wool, etc.) materials to dye. This class can get a little messy, so please wear clothing you don’t mind getting a little dye on. If you are bringing additional items to dye, please nothing larger than 3ft x3ft.
Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $35 Members $45 Non-Members Supply fee: none
Click here for Online Registration
Registration form to print and mail/hand deliver:
Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $35 Members $45 Non-Members Supply fee: none
Click here for Online Registration
Registration form to print and mail/hand deliver:
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Create Needle Lace Flowers
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10 AM – 12 PM in the PNNAG OFFICE
TAUGHT BY Melissa Galbraith
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Want to learn how to create needle lace? Craft delicate flowers and leaves out of a needle and embroidery thread?
Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ to craft your own needle lace flowers. In this 2-hour, hands on workshop, you’ll create your own flower design, learn how to couch thread, then use the buttonhole stitch to stitch the needle lace into place. You can even add beads if you’d like! This is a beginner-friendly workshop and all materials are included. Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103 Cost: $35 Members $45 Non-Members Supply fee: none Click here for Online Registration Registration form to print and mail/hand deliver:
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BOTANICAL PRINTING on PAPER and FABRIC
Wednesday, August 27, 10 AM – 1 PM PNNAG Office
Taught by RJ JORDAN
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Nature’s toolkit at your fingertips! In this class, you will learn different techniques for taking botanical prints, including monotype gel plate printing, hammered printing, leaf rubbings, and more.
No matter what the season, nature has bountiful materials—we will use seasonal botanicals collected fresh for this class. (You're also welcome to bring your own!). We'll discuss different methods for capturing nature's beauty on both paper and fabric. This fun, hands-on class is suitable for beginning and intermediate printmakers. All supplies provided; students can choose to bring extra materials as noted below. Class to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103 Cost: $30 Members $40 Non-Members Student kit fee: $10, paid to the teacher Students may choose to bring: Any special fresh or dried botanicals they want to print with; any additional paper or particular fabric (natural fibers preferred, though no knits) they want to print on. Click here for Online Registration Registration form to print and mail/hand deliver: |
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Punch Needle Coasters/Trivets
Sept 13, 2025 1 pm – 4 pm in the PNNAG OFFICE
Taught by Rosalie Gale
Learn how to do punch needle so you can create your own coasters, pillows, bags and rugs. Students will learn the basic aspects of punch needle and will master three different types of stitches in creating their coasters/trivets or start a wall hanging. Materials and tools provided during the class; should you wish to continue working at home, there will be an opportunity to purchase the tool.
Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $35 Members, $45 Non-Members
Kit /materials fee paid to instructor: $20
Day of class option to purchase your own Amy Oxford punch needle tool: $35
Click here for Online Registration
Registration form to print and mail/hand deliver
Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $35 Members, $45 Non-Members
Kit /materials fee paid to instructor: $20
Day of class option to purchase your own Amy Oxford punch needle tool: $35
Click here for Online Registration
Registration form to print and mail/hand deliver
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Lovely Little Felted Acorns
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025
1 pm – 4 pm (after the General Meeting)
Taught by Shelly Vollstedt
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025
1 pm – 4 pm (after the General Meeting)
Taught by Shelly Vollstedt
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You’ll learn how to prepare the wool (lots of fun wool colors will be on hand), how the wet felt process works, and take home a generous handful of lovely felted acorns complete with real acorn caps.
Shelly Vollstedt works in several mediums and is a multi-talented artist – she teaches art, glass fusing, and pottery at several local schools on the Eastside and participates regularly in Sheep to Shawl competitions. Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103 Cost: $25 Members $35 Non-Members Student kit fee: $10, paid to the teacher Click here for Online Registration Registration form to print and mail/hand deliver:
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Cancelled-Cyanotype Printing With Nature
Saturday July 12, 2025 1 PM – 4 PM in the PNNAG OFFICE
TAUGHT BY RJ JORDAN
Cyanotype is an early photography technique that uses sunlight to create beautiful, deep blue exposures. Join us for this nature adventure as we harvest leaves and flowers from a beautiful Seattle summer in order to create unique artwork on paper and fabric. Experiment with found materials, learn the techniques that work best for your next project, and leave with pieces to later collage or sew into your next project!
You are welcome to bring any materials that you want to try printing with. Stencils, beaded jewelry, translucent objects, and whatever you have in your pockets all work well. All other materials will be provided
Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $30 Members $40 Non-Members
Supply fee: $10.00
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Registration form to print and mail/hand deliver:
**CANCELLED** May be rescheduled if there is interest
Block Printing - Repeating Pattern Block Printed Tote Bag/Zippered Pouch
Saturday, June 21, 2025 10 AM – 3 PM in the PNNAG Office w/ 1 hour lunch break
Taught by RJ Jordan
Ever wanted to decorate your own textiles? In this class, we’ll learn how to make a repeating pattern block print, and then use it to stamp our designs on your choice of a canvas tote bag or zippered pouch. You’ll also gain skills to keep printing on fabrics you have at home!
Students will gain an introduction to block printing on fabric and how to create repeating patterns. The EasyCarve blocks we’ll use are soft and easier than carving linoleum. You will leave with a decorated tote bag/pouch and your own carved block to use for further printing.
Students can opt to bring extra fabric/totes etc. to print on – knit/woven fabrics are not suitable. Fabrics will be wet when students leave; we recommend letting them air-cure for up to a week before using.
Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $35 Members $45 Non-Members
Supply/kit fee to be paid to the teacher: $20
LAY-FLAT COPTIC STITCH BOOK
THURS JUN 12, 2025 10 AM – 1 PM PNNAG OFFICE
TAUGHT BY RJ JORDAN
Create your own exposed-stitch sketchbook! We’ll select our choice of paper, create hardcovers, and learn the Coptic stitch binding—which lays flat when complete! Perfect for sketching and notes on your next project.
All supplies are provided, though you are welcome to bring sheets of paper that are at least 8.5x11”.
Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $30 Members $40 Non-Members .
Student kit fee: $5 to be paid to the teacher
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Registration form to print and mail/hand deliver:
All supplies are provided, though you are welcome to bring sheets of paper that are at least 8.5x11”.
Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $30 Members $40 Non-Members .
Student kit fee: $5 to be paid to the teacher
Click here for Online Registration
Registration form to print and mail/hand deliver:
Japanese Stab Binding
Wednesday April 23rd 10am – 1 PM PNNAG OFFICE
TAUGHT BY RJ JORDAN
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Create your own fancy book with the ancient art of Japanese Stab Binding! Practiced in Japan and China in the 17th century, stab binding is an exposed-stitch way to bind single sheets of paper. In this class we'll get an intro to stab binding and learn two different decorative stitches. We'll make 2 books--one with paper and one with canvas--so you can continue to use these books as notes, embroidery ideas and more!
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Saturday March 15th 2025
Botanical Printing on Paper and Fabric Taught by RJ Jordan Location: Good Shepherd Center, rooms 120 (PNNAG Office) Time: 10AM - 2PM Cost: $35 Members $45 Non-Members Kit Fee: $10 Nature’s toolkit at your fingertips! In this class, you will learn different techniques for taking botanical prints, including monotype gel plate printing, hammered printing, leaf rubbings, and more. No matter what the season, nature has bountiful materials—we will use seasonal botanicals collected fresh for this class. (You're also welcome to bring your own!). We'll discuss different methods for capturing nature's beauty on both paper and fabric. This fun, hands-on class is suitable for beginning and intermediate printmakers. All supplies provided; students can choose to bring extra materials as noted. Classes to be held at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, PNNAG Office, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98103 Cost: $35 Members $45 Non-Members Student kit fee: $10 to be paid to the teacher Registration begins now and ends Mar 10, 2025 Students may choose to bring: Any special fresh or dried botanicals they want to print with; any additional paper or particular fabric (natural fibers preferred, though no knits) they want to print on. Teacher bio: RJ (she/they) is a speculative author and artist telling stories about the natural world and exploring alien ones. RJ first got into printmaking through block printing and was immediately hooked. As a gardener and climate writer, she dug through leaves and flowers in her back yard to see what else she could print. They now use botanical prints regularly in their mixed media pieces. RJ is a watercolor artist, illustrator, science writer, and experimenter. In her free time she draws bugs, gardens, and makes weird stuff. See more and connect @beccaquibbles |
IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR EDUCATION DAY OCTOBER 26, 2024
**UPDATE** Only BEAD TULIP CLASS WILL BE HELD
Other classes were cancelled due to low enrollment
You may choose one from the 4 options described here; each class runs for 4 hours with an hour break for lunch. Registration form in the Sep & Oct Newsletters and pdf linked below.
Click here to register on-line.
Registration form to print- click on pdf below:
**UPDATE** Only BEAD TULIP CLASS WILL BE HELD
Other classes were cancelled due to low enrollment
You may choose one from the 4 options described here; each class runs for 4 hours with an hour break for lunch. Registration form in the Sep & Oct Newsletters and pdf linked below.
Click here to register on-line.
Registration form to print- click on pdf below:
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BEADED TULIP – WITH MARLA BAER-PECKHAM If you missed making beaded flowers in April, here’s another chance to learn or practice. The small Tulip is sure to make you smile! Measuring about 2" tall, it can be used as part of a bouquet, as an embellishment for a piece of jewelry, or just for fun! It is made entirely out of beads. Kits are $10 and include: all beads needed to complete the project, enough beading thread and a beading needle. Other tools like lights, bead mats, and thread cutters will be provided for use in the class. Of course, students are welcome to bring their own tools, including favorite needles and thread.
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BEGINING CROSS-STITCH - WITH JENNIE TURNER Come and learn how to cross stitch! Jennie will cover the foundations of how to read a pattern, how to adjust the size of the design, types and gauge of fabric and how to start. She will review tips to help you enjoy your stitching and get the best results and we will start stitching a simple pattern of fuchsia flowers in class. You bring: a notebook, embroidery scissors, a 5 “hoop, magnification and light source if you need it. I will have kits available for $5 containing aida fabric, floss, a needle and needle threader, project chart and conversion chart. If you have a cross-stitch piece you are struggling with, feel free to bring it along if you want Jennie to help you Class size is limited to 6, minimum of three.
BEGINING CROSS-STITCH - WITH JENNIE TURNER Come and learn how to cross stitch! Jennie will cover the foundations of how to read a pattern, how to adjust the size of the design, types and gauge of fabric and how to start. She will review tips to help you enjoy your stitching and get the best results and we will start stitching a simple pattern of fuchsia flowers in class. You bring: a notebook, embroidery scissors, a 5 “hoop, magnification and light source if you need it. I will have kits available for $5 containing aida fabric, floss, a needle and needle threader, project chart and conversion chart. If you have a cross-stitch piece you are struggling with, feel free to bring it along if you want Jennie to help you Class size is limited to 6, minimum of three.
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KOGIN – WITH TERRY JANKOWSKI Come try your hand at this fun style of stitching from Japan! Kogin is a form of Sashiko that is counted like cross stitch but is done in straight lines. Participants will learn by doing and create a bookmark to take home. You will also get enough patterns that you can create a sample like the lovely one pictured done by our own Gloria Young. Kits containing enough aida cloth for 2 bookmarks, a skein of floss and needle will be available for $5 or students may bring their own supplies. Students should bring scissors and light if you need it. Thimbles and embroidery hoops optional. |
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DECOUPAGED BOXES WITH SUZANNE TILLEY Students will cut out paper images with fine-pointed scissors or a craft knife and glue them to a wooden cigar box, inside and out. The box will then be coated with Mod Podge or similar medium. One coat will be done in class. The following two coats will be done at home, letting the box dry thoroughly between coats. Any bumps can be sanded off between coats with fine sandpaper. Please bring a variety of paper images, such as greeting cards, calendar pages, book pages, ticket stubs, photos, labels, etc. Three-dimensional objects or knobs can also be attached at home after all of the coats have been applied. Kits containing all other supplies needed will be available at the workshop for $10 |
Saturday August 17th 2024
Embroidery for Embellishment and Fun
Location: Good Shepherd Center, rooms 120 (PNNAG Office)
Time: 10AM - 2PM
Cost: $25 Members $35 Non-Members
**CLASS IS FULL**
Embroidery for Embellishment and Fun
Location: Good Shepherd Center, rooms 120 (PNNAG Office)
Time: 10AM - 2PM
Cost: $25 Members $35 Non-Members
**CLASS IS FULL**
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Tsunami Barnes will offer a class teaching how to do the wonderful types of embroidery you’ve admired on her jackets and other projects.
Would you like to decorate a denim jacket, add exciting stitchery to a quilt, create an embroidered picture or simply learn some stitches and techniques? Then this class is for you! Tsunami will teach some basic stitches and variations as well as demonstrate some of her favorite stitches and those working well for outlining and filling shapes. Should be fun! |
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Some materials will be provided but you should bring a few things:
• At least 3 colors of Perle Cotton, size 5 (Threadneedle Street in Issaquah has the best selection). Tsunami will bring extra that you can buy if need be, let her know at [email protected]. • Embroidery scissors • Size 2 and 3 embroidery/crewel needles • Thimble (I like the ones with a recessed tip) • Embroidery hoop, about 5 “ diameter While you don’t absolutely need it for class, the book by Jacqueline Enthoven, The Stitches of Creative Embroidery is recommended (a copy is available in the library). Questions? Please call Margaret at 206.234.8040 or email her at [email protected]. NOTE: Photos are examples of Tsunami's work, not what will be made in class. You can decorate what you want, or create a sampler.
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Saturday October 7th 2023 PNNAG Education Day - Scroll down for photos!
Four classes offered. Classes held at Good Shepherd Center, rooms 120 and 223.
Shuttle-Tatted Christmas Tree Ornament - Melissa Eakman
Peyote Stitch Beaded Necklace - Jennifer Brown
Stitched Sun Bonnet Brooch - Denise Forsyth
Needle-felted Lamb - Tammy Dow
Classes will begin at 9:30 am and end at 2:30 pm with a break for lunch (pack your own).
Schedule:
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Set Up
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Classes
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Brown Bag Lunch
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Classes
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Clean Up
Four classes offered. Classes held at Good Shepherd Center, rooms 120 and 223.
Shuttle-Tatted Christmas Tree Ornament - Melissa Eakman
Peyote Stitch Beaded Necklace - Jennifer Brown
Stitched Sun Bonnet Brooch - Denise Forsyth
Needle-felted Lamb - Tammy Dow
Classes will begin at 9:30 am and end at 2:30 pm with a break for lunch (pack your own).
Schedule:
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Set Up
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Classes
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Brown Bag Lunch
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Classes
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Clean Up
 Sunbonnet Brooch
Stitched Sun Bonnet Brooch - Denise Forsyth
The hat brooches are created using embroidery stitches with silk thread and then embellished. Kits ($15) will include everything needed to complete the basic brooch. Also, there will be a variety of materials to embellish the hat such as additional silk threads, sequins and silk ribbon. Students should bring scissors and any additional lighting needed.  Peyote Stitch Beaded Necklace
Peyote Stitch Beaded Necklace - Jennifer Brown
A simple peyote necklace adorned with crystal drops suitable for elegant or casual wear. Knowledge of peyote stitch preferred. Kit fee with all materials available $12; multiple colors will be available. |
 Tatted Tree Ornament
Shuttle-Tatted Christmas Tree Ornament - Melissa Eakman
Come learn to make a fun little Shuttle-Tatted Christmas Tree Ornament. This precious tree is created with the basic Tatting knots using two shuttles, variegated thread and beads. You will need to bring two shuttles and a small crochet hook. Some experience with Tatting is wonderful, but not required. Come have a knotty good time! Kits with Thread and beads & star will be available at the class. Kit fee $12.  Needle-felted Lamb
Needle-felted Lamb - Tammy Dow
Back by popular request! Learn how to make a cute needle-felted wooly lamb. This class will provide you the basics of needle felting, including some safety guidelines for working with the sharp felting needles, how to best reduce chances breaking and bending needles (though this will happen), and a bit of info on needle types and sizes. It will also offer you some fundamental skills in making a core sculpture (body) and connecting the body parts (legs, head and ears), detail work (face) and tacking on a curly woolly fleece for finishing touch. Ta Da you have a sweet little Woolly Lamb! A $15 kit with all tools and a fiber pack will be provided with the roving wool and curly locks needed to complete your woolly lamb. |
Wed August 2nd, 2-4:30 pm
Fiber Show Hanging Prep - Class with Gloria
Art pieces submitted to the Fiber Show must be ready to hang! Do you need help creating and attaching a sleeve to your artwork? Does your piece need a creative alternative to make it hang-able? Gloria has you covered - just show up, registration not needed.
Fiber Show Hanging Prep - Class with Gloria
Art pieces submitted to the Fiber Show must be ready to hang! Do you need help creating and attaching a sleeve to your artwork? Does your piece need a creative alternative to make it hang-able? Gloria has you covered - just show up, registration not needed.
Sat April 29 at PNNAG Office
Dyeing with Mushrooms with Marion Richards
Registration is closed.
Learn the process of dyeing fibers with mushrooms! Marion is an experienced mushroom hunter and fiber artist who uses natural dyes made from mushrooms. Class is on April 29 10am-4:00pm. Students will make a dye sampler from a kit which Marion will provide. Students should bring a notebook and pen, a brown bag lunch, and a large jar to take any leftover dye home. The class fee is 20.00 for members and 30.00 for non-members. Kit fee is 15.00 paid directly to Marion. Class is limited to 10, so sign up early.Masks will be required.
Sat Apr 22 PNNAG Education Day - Four classes offered. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Wallingford Senior Center down the hall from the PNNAG office in the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Suite 140, Seattle, WA 98103.
Classes last 4 hours (Part 1 9:30 am – 11:30 am & Part 2 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm) so you will only be able to register for one class.
Registration closes April 15th.
Masks will be required except when eating lunch.
Wallingford Senior Center down the hall from the PNNAG office in the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Suite 140, Seattle, WA 98103.
Classes last 4 hours (Part 1 9:30 am – 11:30 am & Part 2 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm) so you will only be able to register for one class.
Registration closes April 15th.
Masks will be required except when eating lunch.
NEEDLE-FELTED WOOLY LAMB - CLASS FULL
With Tammy Dow
Come join us and celebrate Spring with the opportunity to create your own little wooly (needle-felted) lamb.
This class will provide you the basics of needle-felting, including some safety guidelines for working with the sharp felting needles, how to best reduce chances breaking and bending needles (though this will happen), and a bit of info on needle types and sizes. It will also offer you some fundamental skills in making a core sculpture (body) and connecting the body parts (legs, head and ears), detail work (face) and tacking on a curly woolly fleece for finishing touch. Ta Da you have a sweet little Wooly Lamb!
A $15 kit with all tools and a fiber pack will be provided with the roving wool and curly locks needed to complete your wooly lamb.
With Tammy Dow
Come join us and celebrate Spring with the opportunity to create your own little wooly (needle-felted) lamb.
This class will provide you the basics of needle-felting, including some safety guidelines for working with the sharp felting needles, how to best reduce chances breaking and bending needles (though this will happen), and a bit of info on needle types and sizes. It will also offer you some fundamental skills in making a core sculpture (body) and connecting the body parts (legs, head and ears), detail work (face) and tacking on a curly woolly fleece for finishing touch. Ta Da you have a sweet little Wooly Lamb!
A $15 kit with all tools and a fiber pack will be provided with the roving wool and curly locks needed to complete your wooly lamb.
NO-SEW BRAIDED RAG RUG
With Margaret Vance
This way of making a braided rug requires no sewing. All you need is a pair of scissors and cotton or cotton polyester blend fabric you’d like to use up. Flat sheets are ideal and easy to find at thrift shops. No flannel though. Easy peasy no experience necessary!
If you prefer, just bring scissors and pay a $10 kit fee for sheets provided by the instructor.
With Margaret Vance
This way of making a braided rug requires no sewing. All you need is a pair of scissors and cotton or cotton polyester blend fabric you’d like to use up. Flat sheets are ideal and easy to find at thrift shops. No flannel though. Easy peasy no experience necessary!
If you prefer, just bring scissors and pay a $10 kit fee for sheets provided by the instructor.
GRAPEVINE BEADED BRACELET
With Jennifer Brown
A basic beaded charm style bracelet embellished with grape clusters and tendrils. The clusters are perfect for both earrings and wine glasses. A little taste of Napa Valley in Washington!
A kit ($10) with all materials will be provided. You may bring your own clasps or purchase one of $1.50 at the class.
With Jennifer Brown
A basic beaded charm style bracelet embellished with grape clusters and tendrils. The clusters are perfect for both earrings and wine glasses. A little taste of Napa Valley in Washington!
A kit ($10) with all materials will be provided. You may bring your own clasps or purchase one of $1.50 at the class.
KANSAS SUNFLOWER BROOCH
With Denise Forsyth
Stitch up a sunflower brooch/magnet with silk threads. The petals are picots and the center is a combination of French knots and colonial knots. Fun to stitch and wear!
Kit fee of $15.
Sat Mar 25 Painted Paper Collage Class 10am–4pm. *Registration closed*
With Suzanne Tilley
Room 120 Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave Seattle WA
*Registration closed*
Students will create a torn paper collage on a 5” x 7” birch wood panel from papers that have been painted with translucent liquid acrylic paints. The liquid acrylics allow the words and designs on the papers to show through. Painted papers, such as maps, sheet music, pages from children’s books, old letters, recipes, etc., add special meaning to the collages. If desired, students can bring bits of thread, ribbons, charms, etc., to add to the collage once the paper has been applied
Students will need to trim the edges and varnish their collage at home after the gel medium has dried thoroughly. Varnish and picture wire will be sent home with the students so that they will have a finished piece of art to hang on their walls. A $25 kit includes all these materials.
With Suzanne Tilley
Room 120 Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave Seattle WA
*Registration closed*
Students will create a torn paper collage on a 5” x 7” birch wood panel from papers that have been painted with translucent liquid acrylic paints. The liquid acrylics allow the words and designs on the papers to show through. Painted papers, such as maps, sheet music, pages from children’s books, old letters, recipes, etc., add special meaning to the collages. If desired, students can bring bits of thread, ribbons, charms, etc., to add to the collage once the paper has been applied
Students will need to trim the edges and varnish their collage at home after the gel medium has dried thoroughly. Varnish and picture wire will be sent home with the students so that they will have a finished piece of art to hang on their walls. A $25 kit includes all these materials.
- All supplies will be provided except the source of inspiration! Bring photos, drawings, picture books, etc., as a source of inspiration for your collage. Flowers, fruit, and birds are good subjects, but you may also choose to make a geometric design or an abstract. There are no hard and fast rules.
- Kit fee is $25 and includes materials to make a 5”x7” paper collage on birch board
- Students may bring special papers, ribbons, threads to include in the design if desired.