Weaving & Fiber Arts at the Alice Bertschy Kadish Memorial Weaving Center – Offering classes in weaving and related arts. The Weaving Center is located on the lower level of Gaenslen School, 1250 E. Burleigh St. in Milwaukee. Visit us on the web at www.abkweavingcenter.org for more information and to check for materials fees and supply information. You may register online here.
Book Arts Workshop
Learn the fine art of making books. Each session will focus on a different aspect of book arts from cover to cover. Classes include: Covers, End Papers, Creating Content and Page Layout, Pop- ups, Historical Embellishments, Binding Accordion-style Books, Binding Simple Pamphlets, Binding Multi-Signature Hard Cover Books. Fee does not include materials. Materials fee payable to in- structor at first class (cash only). Materials fee is approximately $5 a week. Beginners welcome.
Gaenslen ............................. #20729
Tue., Apr 13-May 11, 6:00PM- 8:30PM $30 Residents/$30 Non-Residents/ $25 for ages 55 & up
Continuing Weaving Int./Adv.
Experienced weavers welcome. Should have knowledge of warping a loom and planning a project. Individual instruction provided when necessary. Instructor: Susan Leopold.
Gaenslen ............................. #20794
Mon., Apr 12-Jun 7, 10:00AM-12:00PM $54 Residents/$54 Non-Residents/ $43 for ages 55 & up
Jewelry Design Workshop
Create your own jewelry. Learn the basic techniques of working with sheet metal, beads, stones and wire using simple tools and tricks to create spectacular wearables. Supplies and tools to be provided by the student. A supply list will be posted at www.abkweavingcenter.org before the class begins. In- structor: Sharon Giesfeldt Van Ruiswyk
Gaenslen ............................. #21586
Tue., May 18-Jun 8, 6:00PM- 8:30PM $30 Residents/$30 Non-Residents/ $25 for ages 55 & up
Botanical Print Tote Bags
Design a unique tote using fresh flowers and leaves to create one-of-a-kind bags. Fun & easy! Materials fee extra (cash only). Instructor: Susan Leopold
Gaenslen ............................. #21591
Tue., Apr 20, 6:00PM- 8:00PM $20 Residents/$20 Non-Residents/
Cotton Cuties
Dye your own unique clothes and acces- sories! Hats, T-shirts, socks etc. Bring a white 100% cotton top to dye. Bring an old towel, rubber gloves and plastic bags. Materials fee extra (cash only). Instructor: Susan Leopold
Gaenslen ............................. #21592
Tue., May 18, 5:30PM- 8:30PM $20 Residents/$20 Non-Residents
Pattern Drafting for Beginners
Learn to use weaving shorthand and drafts for your next weaving project. Class will include using computer programs for drafting a weaving pattern. Instructor: Judy Larsen
Gaenslen ............................. #21597
Wed., May 5-May 12, 2:00PM- 4:30PM $30 Residents/$30 Non-Residents/ $25 for ages 55 & up
Open Studio for Experienced Weavers - Int./Adv.
No instructor. Enjoy the camaraderie of studio weaving. For those who wish to weave away from home. Fees are for use of our studio space and equipment. Someone will be on hand the first week to help familiarize you with the Weaving Center.
Gaenslen ............................. #21117
Thu., Apr 22-Jun 10, 9:00AM-11:30AM $49 Residents/$49 Non-Residents
Weaving Basics and Beyond
Beginners will learn to warp the loom and weave a sampler of patterns. Weavers beyond beginning level continue the learning process with a project of choice. Fee does not include materials. Materials and sampler fee are payable to the instructor at the first class (cash only).
Gaenslen ............................. #21412
Tue., Apr 20-Jun 8, 6:00PM- 8:30PM $54.50 Residents/$54.50 Non-Residents/ $43 for ages 55 & up
Gaenslen ............................. #21413
Thu., Apr 22-Jun 10, 6:00PM- 8:30PM $54.50 Residents/$54.50 Non-Residents/ $43 for ages 55 & up
Gaenslen ............................. #21414
Wed., Apr 21-May 19, 9:00AM- 1:00PM $54.50 Residents/$54.50 Non-Residents/ $43 for ages 55 & up
Gaenslen ............................. #21584
Sat., Apr 17-Jun 5, 9:00AM-11:30AM $54.50 Residents/$54.50 Non-Residents/ $43 for ages 55 & up
Wisconsin Handweaver's Meetings:
The public is welcome. Anyone interested in weaving and related arts is welcome to join us for monthly membership meetings and programs which are held on the second Saturday of the month from September to December and from February to May at Gaenslen School, 1250 E. Burleigh St., Milwaukee, WI. Meetings are held from10:00 a.m. to noon.
For online information go to www.wihandweavers.org.
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