Dates and Times: This class is in three sessions — Saturday, May 27, 2023. 9am - 11am and 12pm - 2pm PDT; and Sunday, May 28, 12pm – 2pm PDT.

Location: Online via Zoom. A link will be provided.

Cost: $65 total (includes a $30 class fee and $35 materials fee)

Number of students: 12

Student skill level: All levels, but some experience twining and the ability to weave with small materials is helpful. Guild members only, please. (If you are not a Guild member but would like to become one, click here.) Sorry, no option for International members for this class.

What you will need: Scissors, small pliers. Optional: tape measure, sharp white fabric pencil.

Instructor: Cael Chappell

In this class we will use twining and optional reverse twining to create rosette earrings from 4-ply and 7-ply waxed linen thread. The finished size of the earrings will be between 3/4 and 1-1/4 inches in diameter, depending on how you would like to weave them. Kits will be mailed in advance with several color choices available. The kits include sterling silver-plated ear wires and findings as well as beading felt backing and a small tube of contact cement. The kits include enough materials to make up to 3 pairs of earrings. At least one pair should be finished in class, a second pair might be started, and materials for an “advanced” pair using 2 and 4-ply waxed linen thread is also included in the kit, to be woven later.

*Students are encouraged to use a workspace camera for demonstration, questions, and problem solving. * We ask participants to use their smartphone as a camera on their work, using a DIY camera stand. To see full directions, click here.

The last day to register is May 1, 2023. This also is the last day for refunds.

Waiting list: When the class is full, we will take names for a waiting list. Send your contact information and the title of the class to ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com.