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I am delighted to be teaching classes
at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts.
Learn new fiber skills in a beautiful, supportive setting.

Knitting for Beginners
Anatomy of a Sweater
Spinning on a Drop Spindle

And, we are bringing Art and Teaching
to Ridgedale Mall.
Learn how to MAKE things in a studio storefront.

Knitting for Beginners
Nature of Knitting

Call for details 952-473-7361
www.minnetonkaarts.org


SOS "Spinning On Saturdays"

Bring your spinning (and knitting, and crocheting)
and join us for a monthly Spin Along
at the Beautiful MN Arboretum. Enjoy
the changes of the seasons and
the company of other fiber folks.

$10 per session
9:30am-2:30pm
Last Saturday of the month
contact info@swagg,biz for details

Current Shows

Arts of the Holidays
at Minnetonka Center for the Arts
Nov 17- Dec 23, 2011
www.minnetonkaarts.org
952-473-7361

Holiday Sale at the Cupcake
Art & Architecture Building
Dec 3 & 4
10am-5pm
8th floor
3338 University Ave SE
(near University Ave and Hwy 280)
Felted Seed pods. Knit them, Plant them, Hang them up. They are unbreakable, can get wet and let air reach the plant roots. Perfect for hanging on the porch or from a tree limb
Seed Pods- Bring some Plants Inside!

Check Out Capstone Gallery at Frame Ups
Just across the street from the Kingfield Farmers Market lot  at 4325 Nicollet Ave. S.
A stunning collection of art and craft beautifully presented right in the neighborhood.

Skeins Yarnstore
A great local yarn store. I work at Skeins every Wednesday 2-5pm, and teach classes there

Mondays 2-4 pm & 5-7pm
Wednesdays 6-8pm
and Saturdays 10am-12noon & 1-3pm. Check the Skeins group page on Ravelry for a detailed class listing.

Hwy 7 at Hopkins Crossroad
952-939-4166

Colorwheel Gallery
Another neighborhood jewel at 46th & Grand. Tammy Ortegon always has something wonderful cooking.
Go there!
We had a fantastic Dyeing session in this class! We fired up 2 dye pots in the garden and hiked the back trails identifying Black Walnut, Sumac, Goldenrod and Aster. Agreat class - we plan to repeat it in the Spring..

(Dyeing Wool with Plants at the MN Arboreteum) completed
We will be working in the garden. Learn how to prepare dye baths and dye fiber with plant materials harvested on site.
Saturday September 17 10am-4pm
Thank You.