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Sister-ARTS Studio, Inc.
WEEK 1–June 16–20:
Sock Creatures (AM)–Loom Weaving (PM)
AM/ Fiber Artists will use colorful socks, buttons and hand sewing techniques
to design & create a crazy lovable sock creature or sock monkey.
PM/ Fiber Artists will discover the basics of weaving to create a beautiful
six-color rainbow scarf. Weavers will each work with the Harrisville rigid
heddle loom & learn to dress their loom, weaving terminology, plain weave,
changing weft colors and finishing with fringe. Scarves will be hand washed
to soften fibers.
WEEK 2–June 23–27:
Jewelry, Macramé & Rainbow Loom (AM)–Machine Sewing (PM)
AM/ Fiber Artists will learn the basics of jewelry design by experimenting with
a variety of materials including glass beads, wire, hemp & jewelry findings.
Designers will learn basic beading, macramé and a variety of finishing
techniques to create bracelets, necklaces & earrings. In addition designers will
explore advanced techniques using the Rainbow Loom.
PM/ Fiber Artists will develop beginning machine sewing skills. Each will learn
to use their own sewing machine, read a pattern, cut out pattern pieces, pin &
sew pieces together. Two projects will be completed; quilted pillow & pajama
bottoms. Student must bring their own machine.
Max 4 students. (Ages 9+ best suited)
WEEK 3*–June 30–July 2nd
Learn to Knit (AM)–Rainbow Loom (PM)
AM/ Fiber Artists will learn to knit a scarf with size 10.5 needles and their
choice of yarn. Knitters will learn to cast on, knit, purl, bind-off, weave in
ends and finish their scarf with fringe. Advanced knitters can learn to knit in
the round and make a hat.
PM/ Fiber Artists will explore advanced jewelry making techniques using the
Rainbow Loom and a variety of loom bands.
WEEK 4–July 7–11:
Learn to Crochet (AM)–Loom Knitting (PM)
AM/ Fiber Artists will learn the basics of crochet to create a trivet, small
rug, hat or scarf. Crocheters will learn the chain stitch, single & double
crochet, increasing & finishing.
PM/ Fiber Artists will learn to knit a hat, scarf or legwarmers with the use
of flat or circular knitting looms and their choice of yarn. Loom knitters
will embellish their hat with a pom-pom or scarf with fringe.
Creative Camp '14
TEACH LOVE THROUGH "CREATIVE-CAMPS!"
WEEK 5–July 14-18:
Arm & Needle Knitting (AM)–Yarn Dying & Spinning (PM)
AM/ Fiber Artists will learn to knit a scarf with size 10.5 needles and their
choice of yarn. Knitters will learn to cast on, knit, purl, bind-off, weave in
ends and finish their scarf with fringe. Advanced knitters can learn to knit in
the round and make a hat. Artists will also learn the art of Arm Knitting.
PM/ Fiber Artists will explore the basics of dying wool & cotton yarn with
color safe dyes. In addition each will make a drop spindle from household
materials and learn basic hand spinning techniques. Afterwards spinners
will experiment with spinning yarn on a traditional spinning wheel.
WEEK 6–July 21-25:
DYO Ugly Doll (AM)–Machine Sewing (PM)
AM/ Fiber Artist will design their own Ugly Doll by drawing a pattern of their
own creation. Patterns are transferred to fleece fabric and cut-out, features are
sewn by hand to the fleece bodies. Bodies are sewn together then stuffed.
Campers will design their own Ugly Doll hang tag & story.
PM/ Refer to Week 2 for description.
WEEK 7–July 28–August 1:
Sewing, Embroidery & Quilting (AM)–Learn to Crochet (PM)
AM/ Fiber Artists will explore the basics of sewing by hand, embroidery and
quilting. Sewers will create a stuffed bear, an embroidered pillow and small
quilted, 9-square blanket. PM/ Refer to Week 4 for description.
WEEK 8–August 11-15:
Loom Weaving (AM)–Wet & Dry Felting (PM)
AM/ Refer to Week 1 for description. PM/ Fiber Artists will explore the art of
felting with 100% wool roving. Felters will create 3 dimensional animals,
bracelets, bookmarks, flowers, felt beads and fabric using both the wet and dry
(needle) felting techniques.
WEEK 9–August 18–22:
Arm & Needle Knitting (AM)–Recycled Clothing (PM)
AM/ Refer to Week 5 for description. PM/ Fiber Artists will use recycled wool
sweaters, jeans and sewing techniques to create wearable art. Slippers, hand
warmers, book-bags, flower pins and more will be designed & fabricated by each.
WEEK 10–August 25–29:
Sock Creatures (AM)–Jewelry, Macramé & Rainbow Loom (PM)
AM/ Refer to Week 1 for description. PM/ Refer to Week 2 for description.
Registration Deadlines: Session 1–June 8th–$235/Camp
Session 2–July 6th–$235/Camp Register by Calling 773•929•7274
•50% Deposit & Completed Registration Form Required Prior to Registration Deadline •Maximum Class Size–(8) Eight Campers•Balance Due Prior to First Day of Session•Classes are Subject to Cancellation if Not 50% Full.
Sister - Arts Studio, Inc.•721 W. Wrightwood•Chicago, IL 60614•Phone: 773•929•SASI (7274)•www.sisterartsstudio.com
SISTER-ARTS STUDIO SPECIALIZES IN CREATIVE
FIBER-ART CAMPS FOR TWEENS -- Ages 7-14
(*Week 3 – 3 days only)
"FIBER FANATICS" – SESSION 2
(AM) Morning 10 am - Noon or (PM) Afternoon 1-3 pm
WEEK 6 July 21-25 DYO Ugly Doll (AM)
Machine Sewing (PM)
WEEK 7 July 28–Aug.1 Sewing, Embroidery & Quilting (AM)
Learn to Crochet (PM)
WEEK 8 Aug. 11-15 Loom Weaving (AM)
Wet & Dry Felting (PM)
WEEK 9 Aug. 18-22 Arm & Needle Knitting (AM)
Recycled Clothing (PM)
WEEK 10 Aug. 25-29 Sock Creatures (AM)
Jewelry, Macramé & Rainbow Loom (PM)
(No Camp Week of August 4th – Chicago Yarn Crawl 2014)
Creative–Camp Hours
MORNING CAMP:
Monday – Friday 10 am – Noon
AFTERNOON CAMP:
Monday – Friday 1pm – 3pm
ALL DAY CAMP:
10 am – 3 pm, bring a lunch
(Camps include materials, healthy snack and beverage)
Creative–Camp Ages
"Tweens"
Ages 7-14
Discount Registration Deadline - May 4th - $210 / Session!
"FIBER FANATICS" – SESSION 1
(AM) Morning 10 am - Noon or (PM) Afternoon 1-3 pm
WEEK 1 June 16-20 Sock Creatures (AM)
Loom Weaving (PM)
WEEK 2 June 23-27 Jewelry, Macramé & Rainbow Loom (AM)
Machine Sewing (PM)
WEEK 3* June 30-July 2 Learn to Knit (AM)
Rainbow Loom (PM)
WEEK 4 July 7-11
Learn to Crochet (AM)
Loom Knitting (PM)
WEEK 5 July 14-18 Arm & Needle Knitting (AM)
Yarn Dying & Spinning (PM)
Sister•ARTS Studio, Inc.
721 W. Wrightwood
Chicago, IL 60614
TEACH LOVE THROUGH "CREATIVE-CAMPS!"
Sister - Arts Studio, Inc.
Creative Camp
721 W. Wrightwood Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60614
773•929•SASI (7274)
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Creative–Camp Fees
Morning or Afternoon - $235 per week
*Week 3 - 3 days $140
All Day - $440 per week (bring a lunch)
Sign-up for 1 Week, 1 Session or all 10 weeks!
Discount Registration Deadline - May 4th - $210 / Session!
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