Classes are held at Shannondale Community Center's Timber Lodge, a United Church
of Christ facility located 24 miles south of Salem, Missouri on Highway 19.
Students at the 2010 Workshop were able to choose from more than three dozen crafts.
While adults enjoy craft classes, children are occupied with age appropriate programs.
Besides taking classes, teenagers particularly enjoy our afternoon activities.
Classes are offered Monday through Friday mornings and some afternoons. Afternoons
are for relaxing, swimming, working on class projects, taking part in planned tours,
float trips on the Current River, shopping at Wobus Memorial Craft Center, demonstrations,
or simply enjoying the Ozark setting. Scheduled evening entertainment includes live music,
dancing, the annual Art Auction, and a talent show. Enjoy demonstrations such as herding
by border collies, music, and guided nature hikes. A daily schedule is posted listing extra
activities.
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BLACKSMITHING
Jim Vandike will work one-on-one with students interested in learning the fundamentals of blacksmithing. Please bring leather-palmed gloves, safety glasses, & a leather apron if possible. There will be many project choices, including hooks, towel bars, or campfire tripods. Materials cost will be based on the amount of materials & fuel used. Ages 18+. Some students ages 14-18 may be admitted with parental & instructor permission. Students who participated in 2010 may register for the waiting list, but preference will be given to students have not taken the class for 2 or more years. 2 hours needed. Cost $20+.
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BLACKWORK SAMPLER
Blackwork embroidery goes back to a time when Henry the VIII's first wife came from Spain. It became the vogue in England to recreate the intricate iron work of the queen's home country. With Linda Pietz, students will learn some of the beautiful geometric patterns in this sampler. Please bring scissors and a six inch embroidery hoop. Out of class time is required. Cost: $15.
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BOBBIN LACE & LACE PROJECTS
Learn to weave in miniature with Toni Soetaert using bobbins wound with thread. Make a 3 color plaid bookmark to learn the basics. Then choose another project from displayed samples or select one from the available books. Plan to spend 3 hrs. on the 1st project. Cost $20. A Mother/Daughter (both need to be enrolled) class will also be offered for $10.
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BOOKMAKING
Bonnie Black will teach a beginning class in which students will make 6 sample books using a variety of papers on M 8-12. Advanced students will make a signature book to be used as a journal or photo book on T 8-12. Ages 13+. Cost $20 per class.
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BROOM MAKING
Bill Soetaert & Terry Wyatt will teach students to make their choice of several brooms including round, flat, whisk, cobwebbers, & fireplace brooms. Will teach up to five classes during the week. Ages 13+. 2-4 hours. Cost $9-$23.
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CABIN DOLLS
Prior to the industrial revolution, almost every household had a loom. After cloth for the family’s needs were woven, dolls were fashioned on the looms for the children. Linda Pietz will teach students to weave & embellish their own cabin or hang up doll. Bring scissors. Weaving time – 1-2 hours. Embellishment times will vary. M-Th 9-12. Ages 14+. Cost $15 per doll.
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CHAIR CANING
Bob Laatsch will lead students through the traditional 7-step caning pattern. Caning an oak stool will take 5 -8 hours. Oak stool can also be woven with rush in 3-4 hours. Indicate on registration cane, rush, or flat reed. If you do not designate, you will be registered to cane a stool. Call for clarification. Students may bring their own refinished chair. If you bring a chair, you must call Bob at 573-686-2973 at least a month in advance, so proper materials are available. Limited number of chairs done. Ages 14+. Cost $40 cane, $30 rush.
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CONTINUOUS STRAND WEAVING ON TRIANGLE, SQUARE & RECTANGLE FRAME LOOMS
Students in Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser's class will complete a woven triangle, square, or rectangle piece using the magical continuous thread weaving method. Plan to spend 3 hrs for small triangle scarf, pouch, or hat, 12-15 hrs for large triangle shawl, 4-6 hrs for small rectangle scarf, sash, runner, 15-20 hrs for blanket. Advanced technique instruction available for experienced students. $10-$20 fee, depending on loom chosen, covers loom rental & written instructions. Variety of yarns available for $8-$35 & up, depending on project size. All ages welcome. Students may call with questions or special orders: 1-800-874-9328 (TRI-WEAV).
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CORDAGE
Learn the ancient survival skill of making twine from natural materials. Joyce Sammons will assist students as they use flax, raffia & rattlesnake master to create the cordage. The cordage can then be used as an accent in a handmade basket. Time needed – 1 ½ hrs. Ages 10+. Cost $8.
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DULCIMER LESSONS
Michael Pace will teach beginning & intermediate mountain dulcimer playing. Beginner classes will cover tuning the dulcimer, strumming & fretting, & dulcimer tablature. Intermediate classes will cover chords & modes. Bring a playable dulcimer & tape recorder if possible. We will learn an elementary tune, & 2 more well-known traditional tunes as time & skills permit. Extra dulcimers may be available. All classes will be two, 2 hr. sessions. Ages 13+. Cost $15.
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FELTING
Learn the fundamentals of feltmaking with Barbara Johnson. Using natural wool roving, along with vibrantly dyed accent colors, students may choose from several different projects, such as felted mittens, purse, or slipper (please specify). Wool & tools provided. Each project takes about 3 hours. W-Th-F. Ages 10+. Cost $15-20, depending on project chosen.
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FINGERWEAVING
Ann Anderson will help you learn this ancient Native American weaving technique using just yarn & your hands. Students will start a scarf in class. Class time 2 hrs, with outside time required for completion. Materials included. Ages 13+. Cost $12.
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FREE FORM OR RIB BASKET
Students of Eric Peterson & Barbara Sakowicz will make a free form basket using native materials. Students should bring a pocketknife & clippers. All other materials will be furnished. Please register early so materials can be collected. 2 hour session to start, then students work at their own pace with instructors to complete the project by Th. Ages 13+.Cost-$20-$40, depending on amount of material used & finished size of basket.
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FRIENDSHIP BUTTON BRACELET & MORE
In this class, taught by Nancy Amburgey & Toni Wheeler, you will use vintage & modern buttons to create friendship button bracelets, necklaces, & other button projects. Embellish your creation even more by adding beads & fibers. Find out about starting your own button collection as well. Share stories about button boxes, games & other button uses. Bring along some of your own special buttons, if you wish. Time needed: 2 class hours, includes all materials. Ages 13+.
Cost $10.
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GOURD & PINE NEEDLE BASKET
Linda Pietz will instruct students in creating a unique & stunning basket using a gourd as the base, & coiling with pine needles. Bring scissors. M or T 10 a.m. Ages 14+. Cost $15.
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GOURD POUCH
Mark Pietz will provide students with a mini gourd to create a gourd pouch or small purse. Decorate by carving, dyeing or whatever you desire. Kit & all materials include. Ages 9+. Cost $12.
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HAND-MILLED SOAP SPECIALTIES
Select from a list of specialty soaps, such as healing oatmeal, sage, chamomile, calendula, lilac, chef’s soap, French clay, etc., with Chris Thurman & learn how to re-mill plain soap. All supplies included – bring an apron & a 2-3 qt. pot. W-Th-F mornings. Cost $7-10.
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HEALING SALVES
This class with Shellei Kittrell will cover how to make infused oils & salves using your garden grown or wild-crafted herbs. We will cover first aid ointments, pain relieving balms, & healing skin care. All materials provided. Ages 16+. Cost $15.
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INDIGO DYEING
Beginning on T afternoon from 1-2, Joyce Sammons will assist students at the indigo pot, then return from 4-5 to watch the indigo magic. You may bring 1 or 2 pre-washed cotton T-shirts &/or a fat quarter of muslin or yarn to dye. Ages 13+. Cost $6.