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Apr
10
to Jul 3

Weekly Gathering: "Sit n Stitch Every Thursday" @ NYM Cultural Center

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Weekly Fiber Artists’ Gathering
Every Thursday 5:00 – 7:00 pm
NOW MEETING @ NYM LIBRARY

All are welcome at this weekly fiber arts gathering offering time and space for some fiber fun on Thursdays from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

UPDATE: Beginning on Thursday, April 25, Sit ‘n’ Stitch will meet at the NYM Public Library Meeting Room (please enter through the front door).

Bring your own projects, get advice, or use our supplies to start a new project. Crochet, knit, weave, sew, stitch, needlepoint, felt–do whatever you like! 

Beginners and experienced fiber artists are all welcome. Regular attendees will teach beginners or help you figure out a stitching pattern.  Yarn, needles, hooks, and project bags are provided at no cost to those who need them!  Sit ‘n’ Stitch is open to all and free to attend.

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May
11
10:00 AM10:00

EVENT: "Spring Fiber Day" @ Ellison Farm

EVENT LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kae3AdmPY-s

FEE: FREE to attend bring a dish and project to share

Spring Fiber Day at Ellison farm is Saturday May 11, from 10 - 4. They'll have the dye pots going, and simple felting project.

Bring a project to work on and a dish to share. Hope you can join us.

 

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May
31
2:00 PM14:00

Workshop: "Needle Felting Gnomes" @ Kaddatz Galleries

EVENT LINK: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org/adult-art-classes.html?mc_cid=2b0b57e56a&mc_eid=d3eed49710
FEE:
$30-$45 Sliding Scale Fee

Class Description:
Learn the essentials of needle felting as you craft and add character to your own 3D gnome. Needle felting is a dry felting technique that uses specially designed needles with barbs to interlock wool fibers, creating a dense, fabric-like material. You'll learn fundamental techniques like shaping, layering, and adding details to your needle-felted gnome.

Class Date: 2-4pm on Saturday, May 31st
Sliding Scale Registration Fee: $30-$45 per person

Location: Class will take place in the ADA accessible classroom located in the lower level at Kaddatz Galleries (111 W. Lincoln Ave. Fergus Falls, MN 56537).

About the Instructor:
Amanda Callahan received a BA in studio art and a K-12 teaching license from the University of Minnesota, Morris. She enjoys exploring a variety of media while maintaining a steady focus in ceramic arts. Amanda has a deep passion for infusing art into the lives of her students and community. She currently lives in Fergus Falls where she leads a variety of art classes in her community and teaches High School Art at Kalon Prep Academy in Alexandria, MN.

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