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This unique program opportunity is in cooperation with “Knox Farm Fiber.” Enjoy a relaxing day at the farm learning traditional methods of weaving, spinning sewing and creating with family and friends!

Workshops are open to all ages and abilities!

If you would like to receive our quarterly Public Programs schedule please send your email and / or postal address to Maureen Curry.

Knox Farm State Park Fiber Workshops

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April 19 spacer 1pm -
3pm		 spacer Dorset Buttons
       

Make these fashionable buttons and learn about the history of this 18th century trade. These fun decorative “buttons” are made from wool and other fibers to embellish your sweaters, jackets or hand bags. For ages 8 and up. $5.00 material fee for each person. For information and registration call (716) 826-8895.
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April 26 spacer 1pm - 3:30pm spacer Flower Pins
       

In celebration of Spring, guest fiber artist Ina Randall will show how to create these beautiful one of a kind wool flowers made from old sweaters. Use them as pins and embellishments for your jackets, hats and purses or wear them as jewelry pieces. For ages 12 and up. $15.00 materials fee per person. For information and registration call (716) 826-8895.
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May 3 spacer 1pm -
4pm		 spacer Basic Rug Braiding
       

Join us for an afternoon learning this traditional art form. Guest instructor Susan Judd, will teach us how to braid wool fabric that can be used for a variety of large and small projects including a simple chair pad. For ages 12 and up. $15.00 material fee for each person. For information and registration call (716) 826-8895.
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May 9 spacer 4pm - 6:30pm spacer Beginner Drop Spindle Weaving
        Learn the basic skill of hand spinning sheep wool into yarn. You will learn this ancient art with guest artist, Linda Colligon of Raveloe Fibers. All of the supplies needed including your own drop spindle tools and the wool are included in this class. There is a $35.00 fee per person. For ages 12 and up. For information and registration call (716) 826-8895.
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May 19 spacer 10am - 1pm spacer Felt Flower Bracelet
       

Learn the ancient art of felt making from with guest artist Linda Collignon of “Raveloe Fibers.” You will learn the different techniques needed to make felted jewelry designs. $25.00 material fee per person. For ages 12 and up. For information and registration call (716) 826-8895.
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June 14 spacer 10am - 2:00pm spacer "Baskets Gone Wild"
       

Come and weave a basket adorned with woven fibers and other materials. For beginners and intermediate basket weavers. Guest instructor, Dorothy Hellwig will teach us how to weave a basket. Adults only please. A $20.00 material fee for each person. For information and registration call (716) 826-8895.
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June 21 spacer 1pm-3pm spacer Felted Jewelry
       

The new jewelry trend with some of the most famous designers and artists is jewelry made from wool felt! Learn how and create these exciting pieces including bracelets, beads and necklaces. A $20.00 material fee for each person. For ages 12 and up For information and registration call (716) 826-8895.
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