We’ve all had disappointments pulling a project off the loom. We cut the warp, lay out the piece, and feel our expectations dashed-yet it often represents hours of work and considerable expense. You hurry through the finishing, or don’t do it at all, then fold it up and stuff it, forgotten in a drawer. This workshop will help you finish your projects with professionalism and pride.

Learn how to deal with wonky edges, skipped warps, and other common issues. Practice sampling proper finishing for fringes, hems, sewing, hanging devices, and framing your work. Incorporate finishing techniques in your plan before you even begin.

Pull your “dogs and UFOs” out of the drawer, or bring your next idea and materials. Through “oops” examples, professional textiles, visuals, demos and hands-on, you’ll find out how to transform your work into items suitable for sale, exhibit, or personal enjoyment.

Date:  Saturday, October 4, 10:00-11:00 am: Intro Lecture (then lunch break)

 Saturday, October 4, 12:00-2:00 pm: Workshop part one

 Sunday, October 5, 10:00 am-2:00 pm: Workshop part two  (with lunch break)

Location: DFG Studio at 2701 W. Superior St., Suite 210, Duluth, MN 55806

Tuition: Members: $75, Nonmembers: $85

Skill Level: All skill levels. Students will need some hand dexterity for stitching, knotting, and other fiber techniques, but will not require weaving or warping. 

Note: Youth 12+ may participate with an adult. The adult will pay full tuition, and the youth is eligible for a reduced rate (25% reduced tuition). Please contact education@duluthfiberguild.org if interested in this option.

Materials to bring to class:

• an unfinished project or examples of your work
• basic sewing supplies: scissors, needles, thread, etc.
• If you are planning a future project, bring your yarn, draft, photo ideas etc with you.
• tapestry needles (optional)

Instructor: Sandra Stephens

Instructor Bio: Sandra Stephens taught advanced weaving classes in color, structure, and design after earning her degree in Fiber Design. She has produced custom pieces for interiors, designed samples for a handweaving mill, and sold her work at art fairs, galleries and through designers. She later transitioned from weaving to beadwork, creating a line of knotted jewelry sold directly and on commission. Within the Minnesota textile community, she has volunteered within schools, started an area guild, juried shows, and co-chaired events.

Refund policy: If you need to cancel your class registration, you will receive a refund, less an administrative fee of 10% of tuition, if the cancellation is received fourteen days prior to the class. If you cancel less than fourteen days before the class, you will not be eligible for a refund. If for some reason DFG needs to cancel a class, you will receive a full refund. Please contact education@duluthfiberguild.org if you need to cancel.