Class sizes are limited, so please register early!
To join one or more classes, you must register in advance and pre-pay.
Please call the park at (423) 543-5808 for more information
SEPTEMBER
Anyone Can Crochet! – Crocheting a Scarf
Instructor: Amy Gawthrop
Sunday, September 14 1:30 pm – 4 pm
Cost: $25 Min: 1 Max: 10
You will learn all of the necessary techniques to get you started in the art of crochet! Bring at least 2 skeins of worsted weight solid color yarn (if you want a long scarf, you will need at least 3 skeins) or any fiber that will make a comfortable scarf; bring a crochet hook – either size H, I, or J (5, 5.5, or 6 mm)
Cornhusk Dolls
Instructor: Terri Asbury
Saturday, Sept 27 9 am – noon
Cost: $25 Min: 5 Max: 20
Kick off the fall season with this old-time tradition! Choose from a variety of styles including Native American dolls, Victorian dolls, or something of your own design. Bring a large bowl and a pair of scissors.
Spinning Basics
Instructor: Amy Gawthrop
Sunday, September 28 1:30 pm – 4 pm
Cost: $40 includes fleece (1st time students in this class)
$15 for returning students Min: 1 Max: 5
Learning about wool, it’s structure and how it reacts. Wool preparation with hand cards, viking combs and drum carder. Practical on the spinning wheel.
OCTOBER
Traditional Rug Hooking with Wool
Instructor: Joani Douglas
Saturday, October 11 (during Spinning and Fiber Meet)
9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: $35 (includes frame and hook, and all project supplies) Min: 4 Max: 8
Students will learn about traditional rug hooking and how to plan and complete a project from start to finish. A kit is supplied to each student that contains everything needed to complete one 8 inch “Christmas Tree”. Additional kits will be available for purchase.
Bring a friend and have some fun! Bring a lunch too.
Inkle Weaving
Instructor: Ronnie Lail
Saturday, October 11 (during Spinning and Fiber Meet)
9 am – Noon
Cost: $60 includes loom (to keep!) & all supplies
Min: 3 Max: 8
$20 thread only
$10 instruction only
Learn how to weave wide sashes, narrow bands, and shoelaces on a loom that is light-weight and easy to carry around! You can create wonderful patterns through varied placement of colorful thread. Bring scissors.
Wet Felting
Instructor: Nan Sexton
Saturday, October 11 (during Spinning and Fiber Meet
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Min: 4 Max: 6
Cost: $20.00 (materials provided)
Come learn the skill of wet felting. You wil use a flat resist to make a hat or bag. If you took the class last year, this will be something new. If this is your first venture into felting, you will enjoy it!
Beginning Spinning
Instructor: Margaret Couch
Saturday, October 11 (during Spinning and Fiber Meet)
1 pm – 3 pm Min: 2 Max: 4
Cost: $30.00 (materials provided)
This 2 hour class is meant for those who have never used a spinning wheel before. You’ll learn the basics of drafting wool and using the wheel to make yarn. If you have a spinning wheel, you should plan to bring it; if not, we’ll have one for you to use.
Twined Rugs
Instructor: Fiona Zahnke
Saturday, October 11 (during Spinning and Fiber Meet)
1 pm – 4 pm Min: 3 Max: 6
Cost: $30.00 (materials provided)
Come learn the skill of making Twined Rugs. You will make a small twined mat to practice the techniques needed to do this old craft.
Anyone Can Crochet! – Crocheting a Scarf
Instructor: Amy Gawthrop
Sunday, October 12 1:30 pm – 4 pm
Cost: $25 Min: 1 Max: 10
You will learn all of the necessary techniques to get you started in the art of crochet! Bring at least 2 skeins of worsted weight solid color yarn (if you want a long scarf, you will need at least 3 skeins) or any fiber that will make a comfortable scarf; bring a crochet hook – either size H, I, or J (5, 5.5, or 6 mm)
Primitive Trapping and Fishing
Instructor: Steve Ricker
Saturday, October 18 10 am – 4pm
Cost: $35
Min: 5 Max: 10
Learn traditional methods of hunting, trapping, and fishing, using ordinary materials to survive in the wild. This class will take place outdoors, so dress accordingly.
Get Ready for Spring – Winterizing Your Garden
Instructor: Ben Hunter
Saturday, October 18 10 am – 1 pm
Cost: No Charge – Registration is NOT necessary for this session
It’s not too early to be planning & building your spring garden. Gardener extraordinaire, Ben Hunter, will be joining us to share his experiences & techniques for growing the garden of your dreams! Sponsored by the Northeast Tennessee Master Gardeners.
Spinning: Beyond the Basics
Instructor: Amy Gawthrop
Sunday, October 19 1:30 – 4 pm
Cost: $40 includes fleece (1st time students in this class)
$15 for returning students Min: 1 Max: 5
If you are a brand new spinner, or have been dabbling on the spinning wheel for some time; this class is for you! Bring your questions and join Amy for an afternoon of “All Things Spinning!”
NOVEMBER
Indian Corn Basket
Instructor: Jane Doan
Saturday, November 1 9:00 – noon
Cost: $30 Min: 3 Max: 6
Create three beautiful ears of corn from basket reed. Please bring the following supplies: Sharp Scissors, 8 to 12 small clips or clothes pins.
Anyone Can Knit! – Making a Scarf Instructor: Amy Gawthrop
Sunday, November 9 1:30 – 4 pm
Cost: $25 Min:1 Max: 10
You will learn to cast on, cast off, knit and purl, left and right handed knitting, and
how to pick up dropped stitches. Bring at least 2 skeins of worsted weight wool in a solid color (if you want a long scarf, you will need at least 3 skeins) or any fiber that will make a comfortable scarf; Set of US#8 Knitting needles (no longer than 10”),wood or plastic, straight or circular.
Rag Rugs
Instructor: Terri Asbury
Saturday, November 15 10 am – 2 pm
Cost: $25 Min: 5 Max: 15
Take something old and make something beautiful! Make a rug, table runner, placemat, or basket out of the fabric of your choice. Just bring some size Q (big) crochet hooks and two or three yards of any material, old or new. Basic crochet skills recommended.
Basketry – “Orville’s Bowl”
Instructor: Candy Alexander
Saturday, November 22 9 am – 3 pm
Cost: $28 Min: 4 Max: 12
A slotted wood base gives this basket a sturdy, flat bottom. The sides are plain weave. Discover several ways to embellish a basket using inserts and overlays, such as the Cherokee Wheel. The size works well for holding anything from popcorn to yarn.
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