Timberlee Hills
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Quilt in a Weekend
Timberlee Hills 10484 S Timberlee Dr, Traverse City, MI, United StatesA two day class to learn the basics of improvisational patchwork and how to put together your first (or 100th) quilt! In this two day quilting class we will learn about the radical histories of quilt making, learn to use the sewing machine to create beautiful improvised patchwork, and put our layers together to make […]
Introduction to Wet Felting
Timberlee Hills 10484 S Timberlee Dr, Traverse City, MI, United StatesWith a little patience and gentle agitation, transform wool into a beautifully felted project of your choosing! During this two day course, we’ll learn about the properties of wool and the process of wet felting. After some practice and play, we’ll dive into planning and creating individual projects. Wet felting involves soap and hot water; […]
Improv Comedy: Play, Laugh, Connect!
Timberlee Hills 10484 S Timberlee Dr, Traverse City, MI, United StatesWelcome to the most fun you’ll have on a Saturday morning! This beginner improv class is perfect for anyone who’s ever thought, “Improv sounds fun, but I could never do it!” Spoiler: Yes, you can—and we’ll prove it. No experience? No problem. You’ll be supported every step of the way, with exercises tailored to your […]
From Raw Wool Fleece to Handspun Yarn
Timberlee Hills 10484 S Timberlee Dr, Traverse City, MI, United StatesIn this class, we will start with raw wool fleece (sheared off the sheep). Then we will wash (or "scour") some of that wool. Next, we will prepare that clean fleece for spinning with hand tools (flick card, hand cards, hand combs). And we will spin and ply some of that prepared fiber into yarn […]
Creating a Stitch Journal: The Art of Meditative Stitching
Timberlee Hills 10484 S Timberlee Dr, Traverse City, MI, United StatesSometimes described as - "No rules, no projected outcome. A record of days, but not a daily record." Slow Stitching or stitch journaling is not necessarily about having a plan or creating an item, but it is a meditative approach to stitching. This fiber-based equivalent to journaling or a sketch book is about the process […]