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SUMMARY:Intro to Leather 10-2:30
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nCOURSE OVERVIEW: \nThis beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the art of hand-sewing leather and canvas using a sewing awl. You will learn basic leather working skills while making a small pouch-style project and also a small wallet completely by hand. \nDuring the class\, students will learn simple pattern-making\, how to mark and cut leather\, how to set up and thread a sewing awl\, and basic hand-sewing techniques for joining leather pieces together. \nEach student will receive a small tool kit to take home\, including: \n\nA sewing awl\nA scratch awl\nCloth measuring tape\nExtra needles\n\nBy the end of the class\, you will have completed two small leather projects and gained the basic skills needed to continue sewing leather\, canvas\, and other heavy materials on your own. \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nI am a self taught craftsman in leather and wood. The skills I have \, come from a lifetime with tools in my hand\, and ideas in my head.\n\nFor the past 32 years of my life \, I have been owner\, manager\, and designer for the Leelanau Trading Company . A company I created in 1994 to sell my craft work. With the process of running a business\, I have learned\, and developed unique leather working procedures\, that have helped make our business successful and thrive.\n\nI have always found joy\, and contentment in making things. And have been very fortunate\, and thankful to have been able to make a living with my hands. I want to spend  sometime now passing on some òf the skills I have \,that make me happy.\n\nREQUIRED TOOLS: \n\nRequired tools/materials are provided by your instructor an and will be available for purchase once the course begins.\nParticipants should bring lunch.\n\nCOURSE DATES \nJune 3rd 10am-2:30 \nCOURSE DETAILS: \nTuition: $100 \nSupply fee to the Instructor: $25 (CASH OR CHECK ONLY)
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LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
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SUMMARY:Sleeping Bear Dulcimer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  \nCOURSE OVERVIEW: Dulcimer Making: Build\, Learn & Play: 2 day workshop \nDiscover the joy of building and playing your own instrument in this hands-on dulcimer-making class with Scott Connor! After introductions\, we’ll explore the history of the All-American Mountain Dulcimer and how Scott developed his unique travel dulcimer design. \nYou’ll learn the basics of wooden instrument construction\, explore the principles of sound generation\, and experience the satisfaction of creating something with your own hands. Along the way\, we’ll introduce basic music theory\, including notes\, chords\, and rhythms\, and discover how playing music can bring a sense of peace\, creativity\, and connection. \nLeave with a handcrafted instrument\, new skills\, and the joy of making music to share with others! \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nScott Connor \nScott Connor holds a BA in Geology\, a CPM\, and a Master of Public Affairs (MPA). A lifelong model builder since the age of 12\, he brings decades of experience working with woodworking tools and building with precision and care. Over the past 20 years\, Scott has taught dulcimer-building classes 15–20 times\, sharing his craftsmanship and knowledge with students of all skill levels. \nIn addition to woodworking\, Scott is a professional music instructor at Evansville Music Academy\, where he teaches dulcimer\, Irish harp\, penny whistle\, guitar\, and ukulele. His blend of hands-on craftsmanship and musical expertise makes him a passionate teacher of both traditional instruments and the skills used to create them. \n  \nREQUIRED TOOLS: \n\nRequired Supplies will be included in the Supply Fee paid to the Instructor upon arrival:\n\nOPTIONAL TOOLS: \n\nParticipants are welcome to bring trigger clamps if they have them available.\n\nCOURSE DATES: \nJune 19th: Building  10am-3pm \nJune 20th: Play 10-12pm \n  \nCourse Details: \nTuition: $200 \nSupply Fee to the Instructor upon arrival: $25 (CASH OR CHECK ONLY)
URL:https://phsb.org/event/sleeping-bear-dulcimer-workshop/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
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SUMMARY:Exploring Indigo Dyeing
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nCOURSE OVERVIEW: \nLearn a bit about the different types of indigo dye and the varied sources for them. Explore techniques for folding and tying items to be dyed to create a variety of patterns. Dye a bamboo scarf (included in supplies purchased from the instructor) and one other item that participants provide. These items must be cotton\, linen\, bamboo or silk for best results. Preparing the fabric using shibori folding techniques and watching them appear on the fabric is magic. \nWith a resurgence of interest in indigo and ethnic patterning in the fashion world\, this class is sure to be a winner! The techniques are varied but simple and beautiful designs can be created in a short time. Participants can complete two projects during the class and will have knowledge to repeat the process at home if desired. \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nJennifer Kelly is  lifelong fiber enthusiast. Over the years she has dabbled in many different processes. She especially enjoys knitting\, spinning\, weaving and dying. Indigo dying is one of her favorites. She is the current VP and program planner for the Northland Weaving and Fiber Arts Guild. Her membership in this guild for the past 20 plus years has given her many opportunities to experience a myriad of fiber arts. She enjoys sharing what she has learned with others and feel it is important to pass on knowledge of the fiber arts to keep them alive for future generations.  \n  \nREQUIRED TOOLS/SUPPLIES: \n\nRubber Gloves\nAn item made of natural fiber to be dyed\nA container to take wet items home\nOther required tools/materials are provided by your instructor and Folk and Field School and will be available for purchase once the course begins. Supply Fee will cover:\n\nIndigo Dye\nBamboo Scarf\nMaterials for stitching\, tying folding and clamping items to be dyed\n\n\nBring your own lunch\n\nCLOTHING REQUIREMENTS \n\nSomething comfortable that may get stained while participating in the dying process. Indigo dying can be messy.\n\n  \nCOURSE DATES:  \n\nJune 19th\, 10-3:30pm\n\nCOURSE DETAILS: \n\nTuition: $125\nSupply Fee to Instructor: $15 (Cash or Check only)
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SUMMARY:The Art of Sustainable Paper Making
DESCRIPTION:CLICK TO REGISTER \nCOURSE OVERVIEW: \nYou will learn the sustainable art and practice of creating handmade paper with equipment you probably have at home!  Utilizing kitchen blenders\, handmade mould & deckles and recycled paper\, you can create beautiful papers for your artistic practices\, including collage\, journaling\, sculpture and more.  Students will learn the Western dip method of papermaking with recycled paper\, creating a pulp mixture\, pulling a sheet\, couching and drying.  Time will be provided to experiment with a variety of added colorants\, inclusions and textures to create unique artful papers. \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nKim Bigard is a life-long learner & collector of skills.  Graduating from CMU with degrees in art & museum studies\, she has worked with Art Reach of Mid Michigan since 2009 and currently holds the position of Education Coordinator.  She practices & teaches a variety of media to all ages\, but focuses heavily on fiber arts. Environmentally conscious\, she embraces the sustainability of fiber arts and enjoys being able to marry her love of gardening and the natural world with papermaking by including botanicals in her works. \n  \nREQUIRED TOOLS: \n\nRequired tools/materials are provided by your instructor and Folk and Field School\, and will be available for purchase once the course begins\n\nSupply Fee to the instructor upon arrival: $10\n\n\n\nOPTIONAL TOOLS: \n\nAdditional recycled papers (free of plastic or staples\, colored paper is fine.\nClean dryer lint (natural fibers only – no synthetics or pet hair)\nPressed botanicals if desired\n\n  \nCourse Dates: \nJune 25th 2-5pm \n  \nCourse Details: \nTuition: $100 \nSupply Fee to the Instructor upon arrival: $10 (CASH OR CHECK ONLY)
URL:https://phsb.org/event/intro-to-papermaking-2-5-pm-2/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
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