The weekend of September 7, 8, & 9, 2007 are the dates set for the Fiber Arts For-'em. This Event is to be held at the Beautiful Grounds at Camp Pearl Louisiana. You can see a map on how to get to the Camp at
Camp Pearl Map Directions.

For Information and Pictures of the Camp Please go to the Fiber Arts Home Page at
Camp Pearl Fiber For-'em

Please print and return this form for desired Lagniappe Classes by clicking here:
Lagniappe Classes Form

Please print and return this form for desired workshops by clicking here:
Workshops Form

If you have a loom, you may bring it and warp your own loom, then flow through to the weaving class. There will be 6 workshop looms on first come first serve basis, and you need to speak for one at the time you send in your registration. The looms will be: 3-36 inch 4 harness Artistats; and 2-22 inch 4 harness Artistat; 1 22 inch 4 harness Norwood. Those who do not have a loom and use one of the looms supplied for the class must have their weaving complete before the end of the For-'em (Warping and Beginning 4-harness). No audits, or walk-ins for this class. Maximum students=8. Class will be taught by Margrett Stretton, and Charlene Quinilty. This class will start with teaching basic parts and terminology of the loom, how to determine warp thread and weft thread weights. If you have warped your loom and have your own you will be able to begin weaving at this point. If your loom is not warped you will need to begin the warping process Friday morning after the introductory. The Workshop looms available can be warped for you at a fee of $30.00 extra. The class will be a sampler 10 inches in width and 3 1/2 yards in length approximately. The loom will be threaded with 1234 threading using a 12 dent reed. If you are bringing your own warp or pre-warping your loom thread for 144 threads with floating selvages. The Friday morning class will go into figuring needed yardage for a project, and determining the center point of the reed and loom. There will be a short lecture on how to read drafts and how to tie the loom up for weaving. Saturday will be devoted to weaving the sampler.

If you are still struggling with the cast on process--this class is for you. I will show you how to clean, oil and set your CSM up to knit. Once assembled, you will learn how to cast on. Next you will learn to make hem topped socks with a picot edge. Mock ribbing will be covered--no ribbers will be needed. Your machine will need to be complete and in good working order-no missing parts. You will probably need to have a new set of needles--(if you need to order needles, contact me and I will give you several names of people who have them for sale). Bring yarn to use suitable for your machine along with all your tools, scissors, oil and waste yarn. An extra cyclinder spring and needles are good to have on hand especially if your machine has been sitting for a long time. Please be aware that Saturday is not a teaching class. Peggy will be available to help, but she has had medical problems and is not able to take a lot of physical stress.Please e-mail me at Peggy, to let me know what type of machine that you will be bringing. Not knowing what tables will be available at the camp, you should bring your CSM stand. I find a clamp on lamp to be helpful as well. Class taught by Peggy Lathrop from Garland, Texas, Class limit: 6. Observers are limited to 2.

learn how to lay out a pattern, cut the material and sew an apron. Teaching the basic sewing skills. This class will be taught by Katie Daffin and will last about 2 hours. Materials fee $10. Maximum students=6.

If you have a knitting machine, but do not know where to begin this is the class for you. If you don't know if you would like machine knitting but want to see what it is about, this is also your class. We will start by setting up the machine and talking about maintenance. we will also talk about tensions and what yarns are suitable for each machine gauge. When you leave this class, you should know how to do two types of cast ons and two bind offs. You will also learn how to make and measure a swatch so you can check your stitch gauge. You will recieve a pattern for a scarf that will be suitable for Christmas presents.We will cover the techniques in the scarf in class including two machine knit trims, and you should be able to make it when you get home. Students should bring their single bed machine and all accessories to class. Please state your brand of machine and model number on the class registration form. You may supply your own yarn, or work from a kit with a cost of $5.00. Machine rental may be available by prior arrangement. Taught by Liz Arthur of Roanoke, Texas. email at Liz, or call 817-431-2835. Maximum student=6.

learn how to make a basket with pine needles with Audrey Good. Maximum students =6, and will last about 4 hours.

a class to learn basic knitting and/or crochet. Maximum students=6. Class will be about 2 hours and taught by Beth Syron.

This class will cover dyeing yarn in Cotton and Wool. Taught by Rhonda Selser. Maximum students=6.

Learn 4 simple braiding techniques to use to make leads, leashes, or reins. maximum 6 people, no audits. Taught by Terry Selser.

The Garter Bar Class will give students hands on practice with their Garter Bar. They will learn how to use a Garter Bar to hold stitches, increase and decrease across a row and turn their knitting. We will be knitting a practice sampler with these techniques on it. Students need to bring a garter bar that is for their machine as well as all accessories. This is a great class for those who have a Garter Bar but have never mastered it. Please state your brand of machine and model number on the class registration form. You may supply your own yarn or work from a kit with a cost of $20.00. Machine rental may be available by prior arrangement. Taught by Liz Arthur of Roanoke, Texas. email at Liz, or call 817-431-2835. Maximum student=6.

You will learn how to Fix Problems, learn a special technique, and Figure out a pattern. Bring your problem project. If you have a special technique that you want to learn or a problem that requires special equipment, please email Beth and give information so she can have appropriate resources on hand. Taught by Beth Syron. Approximately 2 hours.

learn to spin using a Quill, whether it be Walking Wheel, Charkha, drop spindle or Saxony Quill. The class will be expanded to enclude Wheel Spinning, and plying if time permits. This class will be a relaxed short course. Taught by Margrett Stretton friday afternoon late class, lasting about 2 hours. . Maximum students=8.

In the Entralac Class, students will learn how to make Machine Knitted Entralac. We will be discussing designing projects for Entralac. Entralac is a great way to showcase those space dyed or variegated yarns. The class project may be a face cloth or dish rag. Please state your brand of machine and model number on the class registration form. Kit will be supplied with a cost of $20.00. Machine rental may be available by prior arrangement. Taught by Liz Arthur of Roanoke, Texas. email at Liz, or call 817-431-2835. Maximum student=6.

Bring your embroidery machine that you haven't ever used, don't know how to use, or are not happy with the things you've embroidered, and we'll try to figure out what your're doing wrong. You will learn basic stabilization, and short cuts and tricks. Bring along a shirt or two, that has been prewashed and the design you want to stitch already on your machine. We will do the rest together. Depending on the size of the class, we should be able to do a couple of items. No computer will be available for customizing designs. For questions email Shirley or calling 979-798-9130. Maximum students of 12. The class is taught by Shirley Spearow of Brazoria, Texas.

Project Scarf--an adaption of Russian Lace. Techniques for lace taught and you will learn to read a chart and follow a lace pattern. Basic knitting skills needed. 6-8 students maximum. Taught by Beth Syron, and approximately 4 hours. The class can be taken (if the student wants) in a divided fashioon, i.e. take one 2-hour session and learn basics and go knit on one's own, or take the full 4-hour class and do a lot of knitting in class. If the former option is desired, one can take either the 1st 2 hour session or the 2nd. You can bring either #5 straights (10 inches long) or a size 5 circular (24 inches long).

learn to prep mohair fiber for spining in the curl, and spin yarn with the curls. Class will be about 2 hours and taught by Susie Stretton. Maximum students=4

Learn the basics in how to prepare a freshly shorn fleece through ready to spin fiber. Lecture on preparing wool fleece for cleaning, dyeing, and spinning. Some hands-on. Taught by Rhonda Selser. Maximum students=6.

Beginning class in basic stitches in hand embroidery. Students will leave with small projects. Class will be taught by Susie Stretton.