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Winter/Spring 2012 Class Schedule

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We hope you enjoy our Winter/Spring 2012 Class Catalogue. As always, we are offering a variety of classes for all ages. Additional classes may be added, so come here for our COMPLETE class listing and important registration information. If you have any questions that cannot be answered here, please call our class registration office at (800) 590-9755. Andi Erbskorn, Curator of Education

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Sewing/Quilting Classes	Glass Blowing
More Quilting Activities	Basketry
Heritage Arts	“A Taste of History” Food Classes
Knitting & Crocheting	Registration Information
Soap Making	Registration Form

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Sewing/Quilting...

General Class Information...
Notice: Please read offering carefully. Unless otherwise noted, quilt class fees do not include supplies. Paid registrants will receive a copy of the supply list with class confirmation. If you have not received confirmation and supply list one week prior to the class date, please call Rachel at 800.590.9755. Project samples are on display in the classroom area (as well as our website). Supplies may be purchased at Threads of Tradition located in Sauder Village. For your convenience, five Bernina sewing machines are available for student use in class. Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to reserve one of these machines (limited to availability).
 

Quilter Skill Level Definitions

 • A Beginner is eager to learn and can sew a fairly straight line with a sewing machine.

• You are an Advanced Beginner if you know how to thread the sewing machine, wind a bobbin and use a rotary cutter. You can sew simple pieced designs and simple appliqué. Blocks may come out different sizes or odd-shaped.

• You are an Intermediate quilter if you have been quilting for several years, have taken several quilting classes, and are having more success with piecing skills. You are learning the finer points of pressing, cutting and adjusting seam allowances for more accuracy. You are trying more challenging patterns and designs.

• You are an Advanced quilter if you have mastered all the basic skills. You have begun designing your own quilt blocks and patterns, combining designs from various sources, and learning more advanced techniques to enhance your work.

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Saturday Sampler Reunion
Saturday, February 11
9:00 a.m.
Class Fee: FREE

Everyone who attended Saturday Sampler or is considering attending an upcoming year is invited to this reunion. If you have been in Saturday Sampler in previous years and have not taken advantage of this time to see the finished or partially finished quilts, come and join us! You will receive ideas from each other for setting together your next quilt. Let’s celebrate your finished work or work in progress and inspire each other for future creativity.

Pinwheels Then and Now
Saturday, February 18, 2012
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Sharon Moore
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Fee: $30.00 / $27.00 members
Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 10

Pinwheels Then and Now was inspired by an unknown quilter who added a unique triangle inner border to a classic scrappy pinwheel design and then added a large print border to make her circa 1840 quilt. Finished size is 74” x 74”.

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Signs Of Spring
Saturday, March 17
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Sharon Moore
Class Fee: $30.00 / $27.00 Member
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max 10
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Learn to paper piece the background baskets for this 32” by 42” wall hanging designed by Joan Jones then use raw edge fusible appliqué for the birdhouse, flowers, bunny and robins. There will also be hints for quilting your wall hanging.

Click here for the Signs of Spring Supply List.
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Knits, Knits, Knits
Saturday, March 31
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Instructor: Glora Belle Yoder
Class Fee: $20.00 / $18.00 Member
Class Size: Min. 4 /Max 10
Skill Level: All

Knits are soft, comfortable, stretchy and really allow your little ones to do what they do best, play. Whether you choose to make your play clothes out of the many wonderful knits available or out of a ruffle knit fabric, with a few basic instructions and tools, you will find how easy knits are to work with. Soon you will be whipping up the sweetest treats for the special little people in your life.

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Bento Box
Saturday, April 14
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Linda Stuckey
Class Fee: $30.00 / $27.00 Member
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max 10
Skill Level: All

The Bento Box is designed to have a strong graphic impact, yet it is simple to construct. You will be able to choose your block size and play with different arrangements of the blocks to create your own unique quilt.

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Birdhouse Banner Wool Appliqué
Saturday, May 19
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Nancy Rosendaul
Class Fee: $30.00 / $27.00 Member
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max 10
Skill Level: All

Welcome Summer with a cheerful little birdhouse banner. It’s made with beautiful hand-dyed wool andembellished with simple embroidery stitches. The pattern includes two other banners. Make one for yourself and one as a gift. A scroll stand is available for display.

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Mondo Bag
Saturday, June 2
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Linda Rufenacht
Class Fee: $30.00 / $27.00 Member
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max 10
Skill Level: All

Mondo: (mon’do) adjective-large, big: adverb-very, extremely. Make yourself a Mondo travel bag, beach bag or diaper bag. This is also a great bag for taking quilts to the quilt guild for show-and-tell. Simple technique of fusing squares onto printed interfacing sews up fast and intersections match effortlessly. Mondo easy, Mondo smart, Mondo fun!

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Additional Quilting Clubs, Activities & Events... go to our Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop web page for details on the various quilting clubs, activities and events happening throughout the year.

• OH-MI Shop Hop - March 22-24, 2012
• Spring Quilt Retreat - March 2 - 4, 2012
• Annual Quilt Show - May 1- May 6, 2012

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Heritage Arts for Kids and Adults...

Beginning Blacksmithing
Saturdays, March 3, 17, 31, April 14, 28
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Simon Tomell
Class Fee: $35.00/$32.00 Member per session
Supply Fee: $10.00 payable with registration
Class Size: Min. 2 / Max. 4
Skill Level: Beginner

Get acquainted with the forge, anvil, and other tools of the trade and start making useful hand-wrought items. At each session, you’ll be able to work on improving your skills.  You don’t need to attend all five sessions – register for as many as you want from one to all five! The more you come, the more you’ll learn. Safety notes:  Please do not wear synthetic clothing or footwear as these can melt. Closed toe footwear is recommended.  Safety gear will be provided.  If you have blacksmithing tools, you may want to bring  a favorite hammer or pair of tongs; otherwise tools will be provided in class for you to use.

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Pucker Toe Moccasin
Saturday, March 10
1:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Nancy Lewis
Class Fee: $27.00/$25.00 Member
Supply Fee: $15.00 payable with registration
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max. 8

These traditional Woodland Indian moccasins are easy to make. You’ll make yours to fit your foot perfectly. Not only are these great for history buffs, they make wonderful, durable slippers to wear at home.

 

Spring Time Wreath Or Teardrop Doorpiece
Saturday, March 24
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Juanita Graber
Class Fee: $10.00 / $8.00 Member
Supply Fee: $25.00 payable with registration
Class Size: Min. 5 / Max. 15
Skill Level: Beginner to Moderate

With hands on instruction you’ll learn to design and create a beautiful springtime wreath or teardrop decoration for your home or for gift giving from a large selection of spring florals and ribbons. You will also learn how to make beautiful full bows. Please indicate when signing up if you prefer the wreath or teardrop.

Fun Effects for Rug Hooking Projects
Saturday, April 14
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Rebecca Landin
Class Fee: $23.00/$21.00 Member
Supply Fee: $20.00 payable with registration
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max. 10
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Hooked wall hangings can be made even more interesting by adding some special effects. Standing circles, proddy flowers, applique, felting, sculpting, and beading are all techniques that can add depth and texture to your work. During this class you will be shown how to do all of this and have a chance to try each of the methods.

Click here for the Fun Effects for Rug Hooking Projects Supply List.
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The Virtue and Pleasure of Tea
Saturday, April 14
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Teri Bistline
Class Fee: $8.00/$6.50 Member
Supply fee: $6.00 payable with registration
Class Size: Min. 5 / Max 10

Explore the benefits and varieties of teas for pleasure and well being. Discover new flavors and tea brewing techniques. Special treat served for your pleasure.

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Knitting & Crocheting...

Rainbow Entrelac Scarf
Saturday, February 25
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Georgienne Westrick
Class Fee: $35.00 / $32.00 Member
Class Size: 4 Min. /10 Max
Skill Level: Intermediate Knitter (must be able to cast on, knit and read a chart)

This wonderful scarf is easier to knit than it looks. If multi-colored yarn is used the colors just appear as if by magic. Learn to knit backwards to make knitting the scarf even easier.

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Hot Pad and Scrubbie Class
Saturday, March 10, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Lorie Knopka
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (must know how to do single and double crochet stitches)
Class Fee: $25.00/$22.00 members
Class Size: 4 Minimum / 10 Maximum

Everyone loves these nylon scrubbies! Make your own or for other people, and feel the scrubbie love! With this class, we will also make a hot pad to complement the set. Stitches used are single and double crochet.

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Mosaic Potholder
Monday, March 12
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Georgienne Westrick
Class Fee: $25.00 / $22.00 Member
Class Size: 4 Min. /10 Max.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (must be able to cast on, knit and read a chart)

Fast knit project. Full skeins of yarn are enough to make at least three potholders. Learn the easy way to make great mosaic patterns to create one-of-a-kind pot holders to match any décor.

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Sampler Socks
Saturday, March 17
10:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Instructor: Gail Richardson
Class Fee: $32.00/$/29.00 Member
Class size: 4 Min./10 Max.
Skill level: Intermediate

Design your own socks! It’s a great place to try out new patterns and there’s no rule saying they have to be identical. Step out of the box and try a new experiment with sampler sock knitting!

 

Short Summer Socks
Saturday, March 24
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Georgienne Westrick
Class Fee: $35.00 / $32.00 Member
Class Size: 4 Min./10 Max.
Skill Level: Intermediate

Quick knit project for the summer. These will fit a ladies size 8 ½ shoe. They take only one skein of yarn and make a comfy, fun pair of socks to keep your feet warm year round.

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Knit Day!
Saturday, March 31
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Georgienne Westrick
Class Fee: $6.00 / $5.00 Member
Class Size: 4 Min./ No Max.
Skill Level: All

Come spend the day or even just a few hours working on any project that could use some time dedicated to knitting. This is a great opportunity to try and finish up a project or get help with a problem spot you are having.

 

Continental Knitting
Saturday, May 12
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Instructor: Debbi Russell
Class Fee: $25.00 / $22.00 Member
Class Size: 4 Min./10 Max.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (must know how to knit and purl in your current style)

Learn to knit in the Continental method, sometimes referred to as German knitting or Picking Knitting. This method of knitting requires that working yarn be held in the left hand and remain stationary as the right needle is used to do most of the work or ‘picking’ up of stitches, resulting in a smoother, faster process of knitting. Both the Continental knit and purl stitch will be taught in class.

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Shopping and Beach Bag
Saturday, April 7, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Lorie Knopka
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (must know how to do single and chaining stitches)
Class Fee: $23.00/$21.00 members
Class Size: 4 Minimum/ 12 Maximum

Just in time for spring! Make a reusable bag that can go everywhere, especially to the beach! Sand drops out of these bags, and they are easily washed. Make it white so it can be disinfected, or out of bright colors to be easily seen. Chaining and single crochet are all the stitches you need to know!

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Soap Making

Advanced Soapmaking
Saturday, February 18
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Karin McGilvery, Abundance Soaps
Class Fee: $23.00 / $21.00 Member
Supply Fee: $6.00 payable with registration
Class Size: 3 Min. / 10 Max.
Must have taken the Beginning Homemade Soaps class or have prior cold process soapmaking experience.

In this class we will discuss highs and lows of soapmaking on your own and answer questions you have had.  New techniques we will cover include layering of two colors/scents of soap, swirling/marbling of soap using 2 plus colors, embedding soap with shapes and more.  We’ll try the “heat exchange method” of soaping, too as well as discuss hot process soapmaking. Students will leave the class with 2 bars of soap (or they can pay for 2 bars of the soap they made to be shipped to them).  Please wear long sleeved shirts and clothes that are ok with spills.  Eye protection, gloves provided.  Class is observe AND/or create depending on your comfort level.

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Homemade Soaps 101
Saturday, March 3
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Karin McGilvery, Abundance Soaps
Class Fee: $23.00 / $21.00 Member
Supply Fee: $6.00 payable with registration
Class Size: 3 Min. / 10 Max.

Do you enjoy using hand made soap sold in boutiques?  Here is your opportunity to learn the basics to create awesome vegetable based natural herbal soaps from scratch!  Due to the nature of making soap from scratch, this class is mainly demonstration but you’ll leave with very thorough handouts and enough information to make soaps at home from start to finish. Plus each participant will get two bars of Abundance Soaps wonderful creations!  Note: You’ll want to wear comfortable clothes that can get messy.

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Glass Blowing

Glass Blowing Experience
Choose One session:
Saturday, May 12: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30
Sunday, May 13: 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 or 3:00
Instructor: Mark Matthews
Class Fee: $45.00/ $40.00 Member
Ages: 10 and up
Class Size: up to 4 people per session

This memorable experience will give you the opportunity to work with internationally acclaimed glass artist Mark Matthews to create your own ornament or flower.  You’ll get to select the colors for your piece, help Mark turn the molten glass into your own artwork and get an ‘up close’ chance to learn more about glass making.  Please indicate on your registration form date, time and if you would like a flower or an ornament.  Because the pieces will need to go through a cooling process, arrangements will be made at the time of the class to pick up your piece later or have it shipped. 

Register by clicking here for the Glass Blowing Experience

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Basketry

Joseph’s Coat
Saturday, June 2
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Instructor: Cinda Metcalf
Class Fee: $25.00/$22.00 Member
Supply Fee: $7.00 payable with registration
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max. 8
Skill level: Beginner

Named after the legendary “coat of many colors”, this stunning 6” x 10” market basket is sure to be a keepsake. There will be many colors to choose from to customize your basket. The basket will be woven with multiple colored spokes and weavers alternating with natural flat oval weavers.

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“A Taste of History” Food Classes

Meatloaf and More
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Shellee Murcko
Fee: $22.00/$20.00 members
Supply Fee: $10 payable with registration
Class Size:  4 Minimum / 12 Maximum

Finely chopped meats mixed with savory ingredients and baked alone or stuffed into peppers, cabbage leaves, or other vegetables and topped with robust sauces make a hearty entrée. Learn to combine ingredients and cooking techniques that result in a moist, flavorful meatloaf every time! We will bake in an oven and try a fabulous microwave recipe as well.

Monkey Bread for Little Monkeys
Saturday, March 17
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Shellee Murcko
Class fee: $12.00 / $10.00 members per adult child pair.
Supply Fee: $10 payable with registration
Ages: 8 and up (Please note: Each child should be accompanied by an adult)
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max. 12

We will make monkey bread (pull-apart cinnamon rolls with nuts) with recipes from scratch and using frozen bread dough. Each child/adult grouping will take home a yummy monkey bread.

Easter Breads II
Saturday, March 31
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Shellee Murcko
Class fee: $22.00 / $20.00 Member
Supply Fee: $10 payable with registration
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max. 12

Many European traditions include special breads for Easter. We will make and take home two loaves of different traditional Easter breads.

Sweet Rolls
Tuesday, April 10
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Shellee Murcko
Class fee: $22.00/$20.00 members
Supply Fee: $10 payable with registration
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max. 12

Remember the scent of fresh baked cinnamon rolls? Is your mouth watering already? We will make three different variations of sweet rolls to enjoy and take home to share with family.

Quick Breads
Tuesday, May 8
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Shellee Murcko
Class fee: $22.00/$20.00 members
Supply Fee: $10 payable with registration
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max. 12

Quick breads are leavened with baking powder and baking soda, often mixed with fruits and nuts and are quick to mix, bake and serve to your family. We will try different recipes and each person will take home two loaves.

Jams and Jellies
Tuesday, June 5
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Shellee Murcko
Class fee: $22.00/$20.00 members
Supply Fee: $10 payable with registration
Class Size: Min. 4 / Max. 12

Make three different jams and jellies using cooked and frozen methods of preparation. Each person will take home three jars of jam and jelly made by the class that day besides sampling our creations.

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Custom Cooking Class
Instructor: Shellee Murcko
Class fee: $22.00/$20.00 members
Supply Fee: $10 payable with registration
Class Size: Minimum 4/ Maximum 12

Looking for a fun and unique experience to share with friends or family? Get together 4 or more of your friends and register for one of the cooking classes listed below. You will enjoy learning new information and skills, tasting what you've made in class and taking something home to share. When the fees are paid, the instructor will contact you to arrange the date and time of the class.

Basic Bread Baking

Whole Grain Bread Baking

Easter Bread I or II

Hot Pot of Soup (can also be vegan or vegetarian)

Pie Baking 101 (a fool-proof piecrust and tasty fillings)

Pretzel Class (suitable for adults and children age 7 and up)

Cupcakes for Kiddos (suitable for children aged 7 and up)

Duck Cluck Goose (how to stuff and roast poultry)

Cheesecake

Jams and Jellies

In a Stew

Holiday Baking (pastries)

Let Them Bake Cake

Canning and Preserving (July-September)

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Class Registration Information...

Please register early as classes fill quickly. All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment along with the registration form. We reserve the right to cancel classes if we do not meet minimum registrations. In the event we need to cancel a class, your registration and supply money will be refunded. 

Any cancellation made more than two weeks prior to the class will receive their class fee refunded minus a 20% processing fee (minimum $2.00). Cancellations made after the cancellation date and no shows the day of the class will not receive a refund.

All registrants will receive written confirmation, additional information and supplies list.

Members must include the name on their current membership card and expiration date. Volunteers, Junior Historians and Employees of Sauder Village qualify for members’ rates. For more information on any of our classes call call 800.590.9755 and ask for Rachel.

Note: No registrations will be taken over the phone prior to one week before the class. You must fill out the class registration form and either...

Mail to: Classes, Sauder Village, P.O. Box 235, Archbold, Ohio 43502
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Fax to: 419.445.5251
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Deliver to: Sauder Village Welcome Center Office, 2^nd Floor, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
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Online: Click here to register online safely and securely

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