Register for classes at Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center

October Jack Wall Hanging

Saturday, October 6

10 am - 3:30 pm (with half-hour lunch break). Tuition: $40. Instructor: Patti Simpson.

Instead of dealing with messy slimy pumpkins seeds and sharp knives, you can make this Jack o’Lantern with squares and triangles of fabric. We will piece, layer & quilt this 14” x 18” wall hanging. Some beginning quilting experience needed. Don’t have a sewing machine to bring to class? The Textile Studio has several available for you to use. Just let us know if you need to use one of our machines when you register.

A supplies & materials list will be provided when you register.

 

City Market Basket 

Wednesday & Thursday, October 10 & 11

Two-day class. 10 am - 2 pm each day. (with half-hour lunch break). Tuition: $60. ($35 plus $25 kit). Instructor: Renee Acord.

The city market basket is designed for a beginning to intermediate student.  Renee will introduce using fillers in the bottom of the basket and a color pattern design. The basket is 8” X 12” with a 12” handle. Bring your lunch or eat at the Schoolhouse Café and plan on leaving with the finished basket! Minimum 4 students; maximum 6.

Get details and REGISTER HERE.

The Stecoah Valley Center is located at 121 School House Road in Robbinsville NC.

Upcoming Basketweaving Cloth Fiber Workshops

September 30 - Basket Making: Locust Spiral with Peggie Wilcox. In just one day you'll create a basket using natural materials. First you'll use Cedar Bark spokes arranged in a hexagon/star pattern. Then twining with Iris leaves, you'll spiral up the sides with stripes of Locust bark. To help with shaping, foot and neck borders will be incorporated. Your finished basket will measure 2 1/2"  x 3". Level of Expertise: all levels. Fee: $110 + materials fee.

October 1 - Basket Making: Bulrush & Iris with Peggie Wilcox. In this workshop you'll explore the use of basket molds with soft, natural plant materials. You'll start with Bulrush stakes and twine up the sides using Iris leaves. Other techniques such as cordage for handles and the use of a simple foot border will be taught. Gathering and prep of materials will be discussed. Instructor will provide basket molds. You'll leave the workshop with a finished basket measuring 2-4" x 3-5". Level of Expertise: all levels. Fee: $110 + materials fee.

For the complete summer/fall schedule and workshop materials lists and fees, please see the Class Description page on our website.

 

To register for workshops call 828.505.2958; stop by the studio, Mon-Sat, 10 am - 4 pm, or register online. Cloth Fiber Workshop is located in Asheville's River Arts District at Cotton Mill Studios, 122 Riverside Dr, #D, Asheville NC.