Smooth Coiling
Beginner, Intermediate
Required Skills:
This is a class for all levels of coilers. Beginners can learn the basics while those with some experience can try different stitches and techniques.
Class Length:
One and a Half Days
Class Times:
Thursday, 1 pm to 4 pm
Friday, 9 am to 12 pm
Friday, 2 pm to 5 pm
Begin your base on a stone cabochon shape of your choice. Learn the slant/single stitch and how to wrap a solid row with colorful threads, add a new thread, change colors, and add accent beads. Students begin by coiling around the cab for the base; then learn to shape the sides and add beads! Depending on your skill level, you may not finish in class but you will learn to finish on your own.
Registration Fees:
For FTWG Members: $255
For all others: $300
Materials Fee:
$70
Materials Fee Includes:
Material fees include a stone cabochon 4 ounces of prepared pine needles 3 colors of waxed linen threads Beeswax Needle grabbers A large hole sewing needle
Registration Fees are paid when you register to attend the FTWG Conference. Materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class. You should plan to pay the materials fee in cash.
- Small sharp scissors
- Ott light if available
Char has been a basket weaver for more than 30 years - designing, weaving, and teaching reed baskets at many major basketweaving conventions and guild events. About 9 years ago, Char became very interested in the lapidary process of cutting rocks into beautiful cabochons to use in both jewelry and pine needle art. As she worked at perfecting her coiling techniques on many pine needle baskets and winning several awards for her art, she was encouraged to teach this awesome art form! Char enjoys teaching the techniques that students will use to design and weave THEIR OWN CUSTOM ARTWORK. She loves to teach students to PLAY with colors and textures.
These photos were provided by the instructor to demonstrate the experience of taking this class.
