Class Descriptions

100-
Beginning and Intermediate
Floor Loom Weaving

Have fun learning to weave as you make hand woven greeting cards for personal use or for gifts. You will also create a notebook of samples for use in future projects. This class will assist you in working toward a clear understanding of the weaving process. We will touch on all aspects of the craft of weaving. Returning students will have the option of a project of their own choosing or a class project.  8 Weeks.

Instructors:  Ann Doherty, Kay Guilmet 
Tuition: $145 CHG members/$165 non-members
Supply Fee:  $20

101-
Beginning Weaving

Beginners learn to prepare the loom for weaving and to read and design patterns. Students produce a sampler exploring loom-controlled and hand-manipulated techniques, and may create a project of their choice if time allows. Discussions include project planning, fibers, different weaves, and color interaction.  8 Weeks.

Instructor: Elaine Bradley
Tuition:  $145 CHG members/$165 non-members
Supply Fee:  $25

102-
Floor Loom Weaving–Introduction

This two-day class introduces the student to four-shaft floor loom weaving. Learn to prepare the loom for weaving and produce a sampler of loom-controlled and hand-manipulated weaves. Discussions focus on terminology, reading patterns, and basic project planning.  2 Days.

This class is approved for Georgia Department of Education PLU credit.

Instructor:  Elaine Bradley
Tuition:  $125
Supply Fee:  $25

103-
Novice Weekend: Honeycomb

Practice the traditional Honeycomb treadling method, and then weave a table runner during this intensive weekend class. Includes a review of dressing the loom and basic weave technique. Your practice piece may become a purse or eyeglass case.  2 Days.

Prerequisite: Completion of Floor Loom Weaving – Introduction or permission of the instructor.

Instructor:  Elaine Bradley
Tuition:  $125 CHG members/$145 non-members
Supplies:  Supply list provided after registration.

104-
Novice Weekend:  Texture and Differential Shrinkage

Use fibers with different shrinkage characteristics to make a scarf with texture.  Includes a review of dressing the loom and basic weave technique. Your practice piece may become a purse or eyeglass case.  2 Days.

Prerequisite: Completion of Floor Loom Weaving – Introduction or permission of the instructor.

Instructor:  Elaine Bradley
Tuition:  $130 CHG members/$150 non-members
Supplies:  Student provides

105-
Mug Rugs: Weaving Introduction

Weave colorful mug rugs while learning to weave on a four-shaft loom. Learn to prepare the loom for weaving, then weave a few sets of mug rugs for yourself or for a gift. Discussions focus on equipment and basic project planning. No prior weaving experience is required. Expect to complete about a dozen mug rugs. This is a great opportunity to recycle. 2 Days.

Instructor:  Elaine Bradley
Tuition:  $85 CHG members/$95 non-members
Supply Fee:  $5

200-
Continuing Weaving

Continuing students study a specific weave technique or design and weave a project with the help of the instructor.  8 Weeks.

Prerequisite: Completion of Floor Loom Weaving – Introduction or permission of the instructor.

Instructor:  Elaine Bradley
Tuition:  $145 CHG members/$165 non-members
Supplies:  Student provides.

201-
Weaving Fabulous Cloth

Have you ever thought of entering a Convergence exhibit, but just didn't think you were quite ready? Have you ever wanted to enter the Convergence Fashion Show, but was just a little afraid that your work would not stand up? Do you have years of experience, been accepted into Convergence exhibits, but now want a little extra push to get to the next level? Maybe all you want is to have something to enter into our next juried exhibit. Well, now's the time to start working. This class will help you find inspiration for that next great piece, help you work through the steps for weaving what you have envisioned, and then push your idea even further. What this all means is that we will come to class with ideas, your design notebook, and then samples of your ideas. You will weave these samples on your loom during the week between classes based upon what you've learned and seen in class. The class time will be spent talking about our work and sharing thoughts with each other on what could make it better. We will provide a supportive environment where risk taking will hopefully go on everyday. Weavers of all levels of ability should find value in this approach.  8 Weeks.

Instructor:  Lynn Pollard
Tuition:  $100 CHG members/$120 non-members
Supplies:  Student provides.

202-
Weaving Special Studies

Weavers explore their own study topics with the help of the instructor.  Depending on your experience, expect to complete a table runner, scarf, or shawl during this class.  Discussions include project planning, fibers, different weaves, and color interaction.  8 Weeks.

Prerequisite: Completiong of Floor Loom Weaving - Introduction (Class #102) or permission of the instructor.

Instructor:  Elaine Bradley
Tuition:  $145 CHG members/$165 non-members
Supplies:  Student provides

204-
Summer Weaving Open Studio

Continuing students study a specific weave technique or design and weave a project with the help of the instructor.  10 Weeks.

Prerequisite: Completion of Floor Loom Weaving - Introduction (Class #102) or permission of the Instructor.

Instructor:  Elaine Bradley
Tuition:  $125 CHG members/$145 non-members
Supplies:  Student provides.

300-
Starter Class: Learn to Weave

Learn to weave on a simple table-top rigid heddle loom. Complete a wool scarf, then learn fancy hand-manipulated techniques. This is a good introductory class if you have no weaving experience. There will be homework between classes.  2 Weeks.

This class is approved for Georgia Department of Education PLU credit.

Instructor:  Elaine Bradley
Tuition:  $90 CHG members/$100 non-members
Supply Fee:  $25

301-
Luxury Scarf in a Day – Weaving Introduction

Create a woven scarf in just a few hours.  This introductory class will appeal to spinners, knitters, and crocheters who are interested in learning about weaving.  Working on a simple table-top rigid heddle loom, use popular novelty yarns to weave a fashion accessory.  1 Day.

Instructor:  Elaine Bradley
Tuition:  $65 CHG members/$75 non-members
Supplies:  Supply list provided after registration.

302-
Simple Weaving:  Continuing with Rigid Heddle - Colors and Textures

This class will appeal to Rigid Heddle weavers who are eager to experiment with combining a variety of colors and textures to fashion a unique fabric.  Working with the help of the instructor, design and weave a project of your choice.  Bring your own rigid heddle loom, or reserve a guild loom for a lab fee.  6 Weeks.

Prerequisite: "Starter Class" or equivalent experience.

Instructor:  Elaine Bradley
Tuition:  $125 CHG members/$145 non-members
Supply Fee:  $0

400-
Weaving in the North Georgia Mountains

Come explore the world of handwoven tapestry design with Tommye Scanlin at her studio in Dahlongega, Georgia.  Scheduled for three consecutive Saturday sessions, the class is for both beginners and those who have some experience with tapestry.  Emphasis will be on meet and separate technique with weft, building shapes independently, and the multitude of variations possible with those simple means.  Participants will design one or more cartoons for tapestry and learn several methods of weaving from those.  Mounting and display options will also be described and demonstrated.  Frame looms will be available for loan during the class session both for use in class and to take home during the week between sessions.  Warp for frame looms will be provided for a supply fee.  Students may bring weft of their own or weft may be purchased at Scanlin's studio as needed.  3 Weeks.

Instructor:  Tommye Scanlin
Tuition:  $145 CHG members/$165 non-members
Supply Fee:  $5 to $25 depending on the amount of studio yarn used.

500-
Inkle Weaving

Inkle weaving is simple, fast, portable, and fun.  This is a good beginning weaving class in which you will weave a narrow band that can be made into many different things such as a guitar strap, a belt, bookmarks, or even a small purse.  Students will learn how to warp an inkle loom and to weave.  There will also be an opportunity to create and weave your own design.  1 or 2 Days (see schedule).

Instructor:  Dinah Rose
Tuition:  $50 CHG members/$60 non-members
Supply Fee:  $5

600-
Introduction to Card Weaving

This is a hands-on introduction to the ancient and fascinating art of card weaving.  Learn the "twisty" difference between card weaving and any other form of weaving by turning, flipping and rotating four-hole square cards to produce woven magic.  Because of the speed of warping, you will produce one sampler and begin a second project all in one class.  1 Day.

Instructor:  Susan Gilmurray
Tuition:  $30 CHG members/$40 non-members
Supply Fee:  $20
Supplies: Bring scissors. 

601-
Looks Complicated Card Weaving

If you enjoyed "Introduction to Card Weaving" and want to learn more, this class is for you.  Besides turning, flipping and rotating, you will move cards between forward and backward packs to produce double-sided patterns.  In a second sampler, experiment with jumping cards over each other to create braids within the bands.  1 Day.

Instructor:  Susan Gilmurray
Tuition:  $30 CHG members/$40 non-members
Supplies:  Bring a pair of scissors and weaving supplies from the first class.

700-
Beginning Basket Weaving

Learn the ancient art form of basket weaving.  Explore the endless possibilities of creating your own woven vessels.  Students will practice basic skills of coiling, twining, and plaiting.  Students will design and weave a ribbed Appalachian Egg Basket.  Length varies, see Schedule.

Instructor:  Yvonne Dauria
Tuition:  $65 CHG members/$75 non-members
Supply Fee:  Approximately $20

701-
Beach Weaving – Underwater  Basket Weaving

Create woven vessels and sculptural forms using the fiber techniques of twining, weaving, and plaiting.  Expect to produce several basket forms while learning ancient techniques.  4 Weeks.

Instructor:  Elaine Bradley
Tuition:  $80 CHG members/$90 non-members
Supply Fee:  Approximately $20

702-
Beginning and Intermediate Basket Weaving

Explore the ancient art of basket weaving. Experience the endless possibilities of creating your own woven vessels. Students will make two small baskets, including a Spoked Basket and a unique variation of an Appalachian Egg Basket. Students will practice basic skills of twining and plaiting. Beginning students will also practice creating a God’s Eye. Intermediate students will expand their basket weaving techniques by adding their own design variations to their projects while practicing new skills. Length varies, see Schedule.

Instructor:  Yvonne Dauria
Tuition:  $80 CHG members/$90 non-members
Supply Fee:  Approximately $20

800-
Beautiful Braids: Kumihimo Introduction

Start your exploration of this ancient Japanese braiding technique in this introductory class. We will use portable braiding disks rather than the traditional braiding stand. Your braids can be used for trims, closings, ties, etc.  2 Weeks.

Instructor:  Elaine Bradley
Tuition:  70 CHG members/$80 non-members
Supply Fee:  $20

801-
Beach Braiding

Start your exploration of Kumihimo, an ancient Japanese braiding technique, in this introductory class.  We will use portable braiding disks rather than the traditional braiding stand.  Your braids can be used for trims, closings, ties, etc.  After you learn this technique, you can braid at the beach, in the mountains, almost anywhere!  4 Weeks.

Instructor:  Elaine Bradley
Tuition:  $70 CHG members/$80 non-members
Supply Fee:  Approximately $20

901-
Knitting:  Let's Go Beyond Scarves

Learn how to knit a sweater that fits and doesn't look home made.  The class will have some lecture, demonstration, and swatch knitting to learn new techniques.  Each student will select their own project after the second or third week, and purchase the supplies to successfully complete their project.  The instructor will provide class direction and one-on-one help.

The class will cover: the importance of gauge and tension; fit, sizing, garment measurements, pattern difficulty; yarn weight and yarn labels; basic stitches (knit, purl, yarn over, increases, decreases and bind off); advanced stitches (increases, decreases, cables, buttonholes); and finishing a garment (blocking and seams). 6 or 8 Weeks.

Prerequisite: Students should be able to do the basics of casting on, knit, purl and binding off.

Instructor:  Karen Linhart
Tuition:  $125 CHG members/$145 non-members
Supplies:  Bring to first class:  tape measure, paper and pen, one ball of medium-weight yarn (worsted or aran weight) and size 8 (US) needles to practice new techniques.

Recommended reference book: The Knitter's Handbook: Essential Skills & Helpful Hints from Knitter's Magazine, Published by XRX Books.

Pattern, yarn and needles for self selected project.  (Wait to purchase these items until after the second week of class.)

912-
Design for Color and Weave

The object of this course is to introduce the process of translating any picture or natural object into a warp and to create interesting effects in weave through the use of color. On completing this course the student should be able to perceive color from the textile view point and be able to use color and weave together to achieve desired pattern effects. This is a non-loom class and students should bring yarns/threads based on the picture or natural object they wish to get inspiration from. Students can use the learning from the wrapping created in this course to setup warps in subsequent courses. 2 Weeks.

Instructor:  Swati Agarwal
Tuition:  $45 CHG members/$55 non-members
Supply Fee:  $0

921-
Hand Spinning: Un-Ply the Mystery of Hand-Made Yarns

Hand-spun yarn is beautiful. Hand spinning yarn is enjoyable and relaxing. Whether you weave, knit, crochet or embroider—whatever your medium—you’ll be amazed at the many possibilities hand-spun yarns can contribute to your work. If you don’t have a plan for your yarn, place a few skeins in a basket and admire your creations. Come be inspired! Learn to spin yarn using a spinning wheel and a hand spindle. We will spin many fibers including wool, silk, cotton, and flax (linen). We will learn about fiber selection, preparation, finishing and design. Please join us as we explore the ancient art and craft of hand spinning yarn. Everyone is welcome! No experience necessary. 2 Days.

Instructor:  Leslie Bronson
Tuition:  $100 CHG members/$120 non-members
Supply Fee:  $25

941-
Bead Embellishment

Learn several basic hand bead embroidery stitches—seed stitch, backstitch, couching, and fringe—and tips for using them on your handwoven or commercial fabric or for using them to embellish clothing or quilts. 1 Day.

Instructor:  Molly Elkind
Tuition:  $57 CHG members/$67 non-members
Supply Fee:  $10, includes kit with beads of various sizes, beading needle and thread, bead mat, and practice fabric.

942-
Digital Printing on Fabric: Lecture/Demonstration

Learn how to run fabric through your inkjet printer, even (gasp!) your handwovens. Explore various ways of preparing cotton and silk fabrics, which kind of printer and ink to use, ways of using digitally printed images in your quilts, and how to care for your digital fabric art. This is a lecture/demonstration, not a hands-on class. You can take what you learn here to prepare photos for the following hands-on workshop. 1 Day.

Instructor:  Molly Elkind
Tuition:  $29 CHG members/$39 non-members
Supplies:  Bring pen and paper to take notes. Detailed handouts provided.

943-
Digital Photos in Mixed Media Collage and Quilts: Hands-On Workshop

Like scrapbooking, only in fabric! You’ll bring your photo(s) printed on fabric. We’ll start with some exercises to jumpstart your creativity and brainstorm about the story you want to tell and the feeling you want to convey. Then you’ll play with fabric, trims, embellishments, and found objects to construct a simple fabric collage or quilt block that tells the story. We’ll also discuss various ways of presenting your finished piece—as a wall hanging, a framed piece, a pillow, or maybe even the start of a larger memory quilt. 1 Day.

Instructor:  Molly Elkind
Tuition:  $70 CHG members/$80 non-members
Supplies:  Bring a sewing machine (unless you prefer to sew by hand), rotary cutting supplies, 1-3 digital photos or scanned prints injet printed on treated cotton fabric (either commercially available fabric sheets or Bubble Jet Set-treated fabric. Printing directly onto fabric is preferred for ease of stitching, but photo transfer is acceptable.), fabric and scraps to coordinate with photo(s), coordinating 14” square backing fabric, basic hand-sewing kit (needles, neutral threads, thimble, pins, scissors). Instructor will provide iron and ironing surface. Optional supplies: 14” square batting, beads, buttons, found objects, ribbon, lace, paper, rubber stamps, and ink pads.
Supply Fee: $10 for provided supplies (fusible web, beads, buttons, ribbon, lace, stamps, stamp pads)