The weekend of September 5, 6, & 7, 2008 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. If you are warping your own loom warp for a 12 dent reed at 144 threads 3 1/2 yards in length. You will need to use 8/2 cotton or equivalent, contact if you have questions. You will have a choice for patterns to weave and please inquire. 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 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.

Please note that these are two classes. The class on Friday is for the Basic Class and the class on Saturday is for the Ribber Class. Peggy will help in the afternoons to practice what you have learned in the morning class.

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. Your machine will need to be complete and in good working order-no missing parts. If you have not purchased new needles for your machine, you will probably need to do so. Bring yarn to use suitable for your machine (sock yarn, or fingering weight) 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 period. You will need to bring your CSM stand and a light. Please e-mail me at Peggy, to let me know what type of machine that you will be bringing.

Class with cover, setting up the machine to knit, making a hemmed top, picot edging, mock ribbing, making heels and toes.

Class taught by Peggy Lathrop from Garland, Texas, Class limit: 6. Observers are limited to 2.

In this class, we will expand to using the ribber on the CSM. Class will cover functions of ribber parts, setting the ribber up, and making various types of ribbing.

Prerequisite: CSM Basics Class.

Class taught by Peggy Lathrop from Garland, Texas, Class limit: 6. Observers are limited to 2.

Purpose: To help the beginning knitter learn fair-isle techniques for borders and slightly larger motifs and some intarsia techniques as well. Project will be a small pillow top that incorporates these skills. Materials fee will include yarns, handouts, and needles. Class will be taught by Beth Syron.

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.

A short discussion about the Alpaca, and Llama on care, fleece and breeding will start this class. We will discuss Skiritng and sorting of the fleece with hands on time. The last part of the class will be spinning alpaca fiber. Students will learn about, and spin all three grades of alpaca fiber. The student needs to have some knowledge of spinning. Class is taught by Martha Hancock of Ran-Mar Alpacas. Contact:Martha or call at: 229-890-1055. Maximum number of students=8, no observers.

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

This class will cover basic dyeing wool fiber and yarn. 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.

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 2 hours. You can bring either #5 straights (10 inches long) or a size 5 circular (24 inches long).

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.

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

Learn basic care for sheep & goats. We will cover feeding and foot care, parasite control, & record keeping. We will be introducing students to fecal samples with a microscope and a McMaster slide to count eggs using the "Veterinary Parisitology Reference Manual" by William J. Foreyt. Question and answer session at the end of the class. The students will be given an outline that will enclude sample record sheets, & referance information. Maximum students: 9, no observers. There will be no materials fee unless students request McMaster slides, which are extra and need to be requested at least 4 weeks ahead of class. Class to be taught by Rhonda Selser, Susie Stretton, and Norman Stretton. Class will be about 4 hours.

Class duration: 2 days, 2 hours each day. Materials need for class: scissors, 36 heavy cardboard (like matt board) rectangles 2" X 6" and 1 heavy cardboard rectangle 2" X 12", please no color other than white, or light to medium grey, small bottle of glue. I will have some extras if needed. Class discription: Day 1: Hands on working with color. We will be looking at color relationships, and values that can be transferred from the world of two-dimensional painting to integration into a three-deminsional fiber work. Day 2: Weaving samples of the color work from the previous class. Bring any troublesome yarn or fiber that you may be having trouble using because of it's color. If you have a finished project that you want to have critiqued please bring this also. Bring your yarn or yarns that you are struggling to find colors to go with.

notes will be provided for classes.

Please note that no previous art experience is necessary for these classes. These classes are intended to introduce color theory to beginners and to brush up and review for the more experienced. Class taught by Albion Norman. Maximum students limited to 10, no observers.

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

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.