Classes
Saturday October 7th 2023 PNNAG Education Day - Scroll down for photos!
Four classes offered. Classes held at Good Shepherd Center, rooms 120 and 223.
Click here to register. Registration form is also found in the August newsletter.
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.
Click here to register. Registration form is also found in the August newsletter.
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. |
PAST CLASSES
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.