Fiber Arts had a busy August, and the momentum is carrying right into fall. Volunteers have been showing up everywhere this month, tuning looms, reorganizing cabinets, and helping run orientations, while area coordinators line up an exciting slate of new classes for the year ahead. A generous loom donation and a few new class offerings mean there’s plenty to explore in the studio this season.
A Glimåkra Loom!
Terri Byer has generously donated a beautiful eight-shaft Glimåkra loom to the studio. This large, sturdy loom is perfect for weaving rugs, but it’s just as capable as an all-purpose loom and is a wonderful addition to our lineup.
Look for it on the studio reservations page starting in late September. New to Glimåkra looms? Giovanni is happy to walk you through how it works. Reach out anytime at fiber.programming@bainbridgebarn.org.
Volunteer Appreciation
Thank You, Fiber Volunteers!
This studio runs on volunteers, and August proved it. Area coordinators spent the month lining up new classes for the year ahead, and plenty of others pitched in to keep things running smoothly.
Huge thanks to Tony Dietl for tuning up our two Leclerc looms. Thanks to his careful work, weavers will enjoy two well-tuned machines for hours of weaving ahead.
Thank you to Danielle Mariani, our sewing area coordinator, for reorganizing the sewing machine cabinets. Every cabinet now holds everything you need for that machine, all in one place. Let’s help keep it that way!
And thank you to Janna Lynn, Jenny Lidington, and Polly Du Bois for helping run Fiber Arts Orientations and Sewing Machine Certification for Sewists this month.
Classes We Think You’ll Love
NEW: Open Studio, Little Looms
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1 – 2:30 PM: Drop into our new small-loom open studio to try weaving hands-on in a low-pressure setting. A great way to explore weaving basics before committing to a full class. Also planned for Oct. 14, Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Nov. 25, Dec. 9, and Dec. 23.
Big Willow Herb- and Flower-Drying Basket
3 meetings, beginning Friday, Oct. 16, 9 – 1 PM: Weave a big, colorful willow basket built to hold and dry your favorite herbs and flowers all season long. You’ll leave with a functional, beautiful piece for the kitchen or craft room.
NEW: Sashiko Basic Skills
Friday, Nov. 6, 10 AM – 1 PM: Learn the Japanese art of sashiko stitching to mend, embellish, and give new life to your favorite garments. A beginner-friendly introduction to visible mending.
Krokbragd Weaving with Debby Greenlaw
3 meetings, beginning Friday, Dec. 4, 10 AM – 4 PM (online workshop): Join fiber artist Debby Greenlaw for a three-day online workshop exploring the history, structure, and motifs of krokbragd, with hands-on weaving along the way. Choose the session that matches your equipment:
Coming Soon
Screen Printing with Dana Seeger
Local instructor Dana Seeger is bringing a new screen printing series to the studio this fall. Check the studio catalog for even more classes as they’re finalized!
Multi-Color Reduction Screen Printing
2 meetings, beginning Friday, Oct. 23, 10 AM – 3 PM
Painterly Screen Printing
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10 AM – 3 PM
Screen Printing Basics
Saturday, Dec. 19, 10 AM – 3 PM
Save the Date
Tidy Thursday
Thursday, Oct. 1, 4 – 6 PM
Join us as we deep clean the studio ahead of Night at BARN, just two days later. Many hands make light work; come help us get the space gala-ready!
Reminder: Check for Closures
Just a reminder that some classes close the Fiber Arts Studio to the public for part of the day. Check the calendar posted at the studio entrance, or look for “Studio Closed” in the catalog, before you plan your visit.
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