Spring Fling April 2—3, 2016

This year, we are having the event on the first Saturday and Sunday in April. We will once again be

gathering at The Center located at 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park, IL 60464. We will be holding

classes in the log cabins nestled at the edge of the woods. Due to The Center’s rules, no alcohol is

permitted.

The registration fee of $50.00 also includes meals—Saturday dinner, as well as Sunday breakfast and

lunch. The menu will be included with your class confirmation letter.

We welcome the following teachers to Spring Fling 2016:

Cynthia Boudreau..………………………………….Naperville, IL

Sharon Klusmann…….….……………………...…..Tallmadge, OH

Debbie Mroczenski..…………….…………..……....Waukesha, WI

Pam Talsky.……………..………………………...…Waterford, WI

Please read each of the class descriptions carefully noting the days, times and weaving levels when

making your selections. All weavers are expected to bring their own basic supplies. If you have any

questions, please contact Michelle Burns at (708) 301-5530 or ourpetzoo2@comcast.net.

Your registration form must be received by January 1, 2016 so class assignments can be made

quickly. Classes will be assigned once the registration forms are received. Classes fill quickly, so don’t

delay. All registrations received after January 1st will be placed in classes where space is available.

Class assignments will be sent and teachers notified as soon as possible after the forms have been

received and classes assigned.

Raffle Prize Donations This year we will be doing a bag raffle and need your help. If you have any

donations for us or information on where to get basket-related prizes, please

contact Jane Dwyer (708) 732-0143 or jdwyer7752@gmail.com. Bring your

donations with you on the day of the event.

Hotel Information

Country Inn and Suites (708) 560-9300

18315 S. LaGrange Rd, Tinley Park, IL

The hotel is just north of I 80 on LaGrange Rd.

We have reserved a block of rooms with double queen beds for our group at a rate of $125 plus tax. This

is a non-smoking hotel. Reserve your room by March 12, 2016.

Directions to The Center From the North: Take I—294 South to I—55 North to Chicago. Exit La Grange Rd South to 131st Street.

Turn left (east) to Southwest Hwy. Turn left and The Center will be on the left. Parking on the lower

level. Please use the upper level for handicapped parking and drop offs only.

From the South: Take I—55 North to I—80 East or I—57 North to I—80 West. Exit La Grange Rd. Turn North to 131st

Street. Turn right (east) to Southwest Hwy. Turn left and The Center will be on the left. Parking on the

lower level. Please use the upper level for handicapped parking and drop offs only.

Spring Fling Schedule

Saturday Sunday

10:00 am Set-up 8:00 am Registration / Breakfast

12:00 pm Registration 9:00—3:30 pm Classes

5:00 pm Dinner 12:00 pm Lunch

1:00—9:00 pm Classes

Vendors East Troy Basketry (www.easttroybasketry.com) will be returning to Spring Fling. If you would like

to preorder anything, contact them directly.

There is still space available for additional vendors. The fee is $37 and also includes meals with us but

only one meal when The Center serves. Please contact Michelle Burns (ourpetzoo2@comcast.net) if

you have any questions or are interested in being a vendor at this event.

Class Information

Felted Vessel Cynthia Boudreau All Levels

Make a unique felted vessel as an Art piece or as a useful Art Utili-tarian Vessel for a plant or any use in your home. You will dry felt on a foam form and then wet felt and shape your piece over a glass vase. Size can vary from 10 inches to 15 inches or so in height, and about 6 inches in width at the widest point. Instructor will provide foam form, all felting needles, all wool and novelty fiber embellishment pieces, clamps, beads for finishing, glass vases for your choosing, or you may bring one of your own if you would like. Those glass vases from florist deliveries are per-fect! You will leave with a very personalized felted container. Dimensions: 6” Diameter x 10—15” H $95.00

SATURDAY CLASSES

Oma’s Knitting Basket Sharon Klusmann Intermediate Level

Nestle yarn balls or anything you would like to keep protected in this swing handle beauty. Begin with a round wooden base and learn 4-Rod Wale, 2-2 Twill, Arrow Randing and handle embellishment. Lids with random space dyed knob ($15) and liners are available for purchase. Specify color choice: Autumn Space Dyed or Pastel Space Dyed. Also specify if you would like to order a lid.

Dimensions: 11” Diameter x 11” H $73.00

SATURDAY CLASSES

Everly Debbie Mroczenski Intermediate Level

This basket starts on an oval base with an attached D-handle. The small slot eliminates the need for twining. The Japanese weave highlights the double-spoked dyed chair cane. The spokes continue to the top and are woven into the dynamic 3-stroke braid pattern. No adding spokes, scarfing or lashing, just a beautiful rim. A butterfly top knot completes this charming basket. Just the right size for a bottle of wine and a loaf of French bread.

Rim Color Choice: Green or Dark Brown Dimensions: 8 1/2” L x 5” W x 14 1/2” H (w/handle) $80.00

SUNDAY CLASSES

Needle Felted Beret Cynthia

Brodreau All Levels

Learn how to needle felt to completely change a plain beret or a garment of your choosing into a beautiful Art Wear piece. In this class you can work on a black beret to make it your very own creation, or you could bring a wool, rayon, or linen jacket or shirt to needle felt your own unique design onto. Instructor will provide foam blocks, needle felting tools, merino wool, embellishment fibers and beads, sewing thread and needles. All you need to bring is your own creativity! You will leave with a new beautiful piece to wear. Beret $65.00 Own garment $55.00

Branching Out Pam Talsky All Levels

Make your own, one of a kind pine needle work of art! Many cabochon stones/colors to pick from for the start. Students will learn to coil with waxed linen, keeping the stitches neat and defined. Learn wrapping, adding beads, branching out and adding a fagot lace stitch to open areas. Learn to transition and change colors of waxed linen. Several samples will be on hand to inspire you! FUN! No two will look the same. Sizes/shapes will vary. Materials to Bring: Sewing scissors and an Ott Light may be helpful Dimensions: 8” Diameter x 4” H (varies) $90.00

Plan now —— Sign up before 1/01/2016

SUNDAY CLASSES

Analyse Debbie Mroczenski All Levels

This bowl starts on an round wood base over a rental mold. Alternating colors of spokes will set the stage for the alternating pattern on the sides of the bowl. Weaving with double weavers adds even more visual interest. Finish this bowl with a blanket stitch. Dimensions: ” Diameter 12” x 6 3/4” H $50.00

Smoky Valley Sharon Klusmann Intermediate Level

This striking black, natural and smoked reed basket begins with a D handle inserted into an oval wooden base. Lots of techniques to learn including start/stop weaving, triple twining in pairs, a 3 piece braid, descending rows and a decorative handle. It is embellished with a pre-made white cord flower with button center. Dimensions: W: 7" L: 8" H: 10" (w/handle) $57.00

Lidded Fairy Pam Talsky All Levels

This sweet little lidded basket is just Fairy size! Students will learn a knotted start, chain and spiral wheat stitches and how to fit a lid! Add a pine cone charm to finish the top or select from a variety of knobs, buttons, and charms to make your Fairy basket personalized. Special Tools Needed: sewing scissors and an Ott Light may be helpful Dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/2” x 1 ¾” H with lid (2” H with charm) $50.00

Teachers’ Biographies

Cynthia Boudreau

Cynthia Boudreau is a fiber enthusiast who particularly loves creating beautiful fabric using the shibori

dying and nuno felting techniques. Her work includes one of a kind clothing sewn from her own

designs along with two and three dimensional art pieces created by felting. Her designs are often

inspired by nature and travel. She holds degrees from Northern Illinois University, the University of

Wisconsin and Loyola University. Her work has been shown in several Midwest area galleries and in

Art Wear Fashion Shows.

Sharon Klusmann

Sharon Klusmann has been weaving, designing and teaching basketry for 30 years. Her website:

www.SharonKlusmann.com has seven pages of her original designs. She not only teaches basketry from

her home studio in Tallmadge, OH, but at national conventions and guilds throughout the country. She

has had three of her designs featured in Create and Decorate Magazine and is the author of “Business

in a Basket” to help others who love basket weaving turn their passion into a successful teaching

business.

Debbie Mroczenski

Debbie started weaving in 1992 at a PTO meeting. She has shared her skills with, family, friends, and

taught 4-H. She has taught at East Troy Basketry in Wisconsin, Canada, Jabez, Michigan, Minnesota,

and Missouri. In 2014, she won first place in the professional/teacher category at the Michigan

convention. Debbie enjoys all types of weaving. She finds it a wonderful way to unwind and relax. She

is looking forward to meeting you at Spring Fling and sharing her designs with all of you.

Pam Talsky

It started with a pine needle basket in June of 1994. Pam Talsky has since traveled to Thailand with the

Royalwood tour and has made 15 trips to Alaska since 1998, to learn Pine Needle Basketry from Jeannie

McFarland and Native Haida weaving with Delores Churchill. She also goes to harvest and prepare her

own western red and Alaskan yellow cedar barks and Sitka spruce root.

She loves everything about weaving, from the gathering and preparation of materials to creating

beautiful, mostly functional vessels. The connection of weaving across the cultures continues to amaze

and inspire her. Sharing her knowledge and continuing to learn from other weavers brings her great joy.

Pam has earned numerous awards, among them; the AMB Best Coiled for General Membership in 2003.

In 2004 she won the Teachers awards for both Coiled and Naturals, for Coiled in 2005, for both Coiled

and Art Piece in 2006, she won the AMB best coiled Teacher in 2009, the AMB Coveted Viewer’s

Choice Award in 2010, TBWA 2015, 2 NCBA awards in 2015, AMB Professional in Pine Needles and

Miscellaneous Materials in 2015.

Registration Form Spring Fling April 2—3, 2016

The Center…….. Palos Park, Il Please Type or Print Clearly

Name…………………………………………………………………………………………

Address……………………………………………………………………………………….

City, State, Zip………………………………………………………………………………

Phone ( )…………………………Email…………….………………………………..

LLBWA Member……...Yes…….No

Forms received after the January 1st deadline will be assigned classes subject to available space.

Please mail your registration as soon as possible. The registration fee does not include class material

fees which will be due by February 15th. Indicate your first, second and third choices with a “1”,

“2” and “3” respectively. Please do not list any classes you are not willing to take.

Teacher Friday Class Saturday Class

Cynthia Boudreau _____Felted Vessel _____Needle Felt Beret

Sharon Klusmann _____Oma’s Knitting Basket _____Smoky Valley include color choice: ___Autumn Space Dyed ____Pastel Space Dyed

Lid (additional $15): (Y/N) _____

Debbie Mroczenski _____Everly _____Analyse include color choice: ____Green ___Dark Brown

Pam Talsky _____Branching Out _____Lidded Fairy

Spring Fling Registration Checklist

______I have enclosed the registration fee made

payable to LLBWA

Registration $50.00 $ ———

If not a member,

LLBWA Dues $20.00 $———

(registration form on back of brochure)

______I have enclosed a self-addressed stamped

envelope.

TOTAL $—————

Send this form, a check for your fees made payable to LLBWA and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Michelle Burns 16819 Brentwood Ct Homer Glen, IL 60491 Please do not send any class fees at this time. Cancellations must be submitted in writing by mail or e-mail to Michelle Burns (ourpetzoo2@comcast.net) by February 15, 2016. This brochure is also available at www.llbwa.com under Events.

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Send your check and application to:

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Note: Be sure to check your newsletter label for information about your membership. You will find the year you are paid

through. If you find "2015, your membership is paid through March 31, 2016. Others may see COMP or LIFE, if they have

received a complimentary copy or have been granted a life membership, respectively. The membership year runs from April 1 to

March 31. Dues are $20 per year. No partial year payments are accepted. Dues are not refundable or pro-rated. Land of Lincoln

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