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Upcoming Workshops !
Dorset Buttons -Jan. 25, 2025
Did you know that Dorset Buttons date back to the 17th century and were made of sheep’s horn and linen.
Come to this hands on workshop and learn for yourself how to make this unique and decorative fastener.
Using modern day supplies Ria will lead us through the process of how to create a Dorset button from start to finish.
Student will be able to complete and or know how to finish a button in the the time allotted.
Instructor will provide tools and supplies needed for project.
Student will need to bring scissors.
Dorset Buttons Workshop
Instructor: Ria Van der Aa
Saturday January 25, 2025
9:00am to 2:30 pm
Class sized limited to 8 Students
Location St.Marks Lutheran Room in the “Youth Room” in the lower level. Signs will be posted. Bring a lunch and beverage.
Cost $ 27 PFG members, $32 for non members. , sign up and registration below!
Ria Van der Aa has been active in weaving, spinning, and other handcrafts from an early age. She really enjoys weaving and loves the challenge of complicated patterns. She learned about Dorset buttons from a fellow crafter when she lived in Florida. She draws inspiration from her fellow crafters of the Piedmont Fiber Guild.
Dorset Button Workshop- Cost $27 members
$27.00
Instructor: Ria Van der Aa
Saturday January 25, 2025
9:00am to 2:30 pm
Bring Lunch, Beverage, and scissors
Dorset Button Workshop-Non-Members, cost $32
$32.00
Instructor: Ria Van der Aa
Saturday January 25, 2025
9:00am to 2:30 pm
Bring Lunch and Beverage, and scissors.
February Workshop coming soon!
Basket Coiling Workshop
More details coming soon!..
Date: February 22, 2025
Location: St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Instructor: Marilyn George
Time: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Location: St. Marks Church 1001 Queens Rd Charlotte
Located in lower level Youth Room. Follow signs
Pack a lunch and beverage. Break time will be given.
Class size limited to 8 students
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Coiled Basketry is one of the oldest forms of basket making and dates back to ancient Egypt. Coiling techniques developed independently on various continents and in various cultures around the world, using natural materials that were locally available. The process involves wrapping and “stitching” flexible materials around a firmer core. This core is known as the foundation and the wrapping materials are called binders.
Basket Coiling Workshop-coming soon COST TBD
$0.00
Date: February 22, 2025
Location: St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Instructor: Marilyn George
Time: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Upcoming Classes!
MAFA info for our members
A benefit for members of PFG, is you are also a member of MAFA- Mid Atlantic Fiber Association.
MAFA Virtual
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Visit Lessonface to see our full schedule of classes for Fall 2024 and Winter/Spring 2025 at www.lessonface.com/mafa.
The MidAtlantic Fiber Association (MAFA) 2025 Conference will be held at Millersville University in Millersville, Pennsylvania from June 26–29, 2025. https://mafafiber.org/conferences/mafa2025/