Fiber Adventures

Registration Is Now Open for the Second Guided Tour with Fiber Adventures

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PREREGISTER FOR THE SECOND GUIDED TOUR WITH FIBERADVENTURES.

We invite you to join us for our second guided tour. We are currently accepting registrations for this3 day workshop to be held the first weekend after Labor Day, that’s Sept 7-9 atTreehaven near Tomahawk, WI.

During this workshop we will focus on painting fabric, thread painting and free motion quilting. Jamie, who is an accomplished artist will beteaching about applying paint to fabric. No experience or artistic training is needed. Participants can choose to follow Jamie’spremade designs or create their own. Louise, who’s strength is in thread painting and free motion quilting,will be taking participants from the basics to more advanced designs andtechniques. At the end of the weekend eachparticipant will go home with a piece of their own which they have painted andstitched.

SCHEDULE FOR THE RETREAT

Friday Evening –6:00 PM – A trunk show by the fireplace withsnacks, wine and soft drinks introducing your tour guides, Jamie and Louise. They’ll show samples of their work and apreview of the weekend’s activities. Usethis as an opportunity to get oriented and socialize with tour guides and otherparticipants.

Saturday – 9 AM - Instructionstarts with participants divided into 2 groups of no more than 12 each. Techniques will be demonstrated and practicedthroughout the day and evening.

Sunday –Participants will have all morning and afternoon towork on their final project. Jamie andLouise will be available for help during this time. At 3 PM we say goodbye and look forward toour next tour together.

What to bring: sewing machine, freemotion quilting foot andcamera if desired. Other informationwill follow.

Cost is$260 includes instruction, 2 nights lodging (double occupancy), and 5meals. Special rates are available forcommuters and for private rooms as needed.

Join Us On Our Second Adventure!

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More information coming soon . . .
First come first served - Maximum 24 people. We will be accepting registration soon. Don't miss it. Sign up for email notices in the left column on this page.

Videos from Various Workshops at Treehaven 2011

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Beading on Fabric with at the Fiber Adventures Workshop

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Beading fun!

Crazy Quilting Class

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Crazy Quilting Class - lot's of happy stitching once they realized just how easy this is!

Soy Wax Batik Workshop from Fiber Adventures

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Here are some of the shots from the Soy Wax Batik class. The results were fabulous, I wish I'd have taken more photos! Enjoy.

Gelatin Printing Workshop and Student Results

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Enjoy the photos of the gelatin printing workshop. We used pizza pans to hold the gelatin. Students used a variety of materials and templates to create their new fabrics.

Tracy places leaves into the painted gelatin surface.

Fabric is then carefully place on top of the gelatin . . .

The fabric is pressed down gently into the gelatin plate . . .

Tah Dah

Removing the templates for the second print.

Tah Dah

Plate and print side by side

Rose uses a stencil

Tah Dah

Collaboration at it's best!

And another Tah Dah!!!

Plate & Print

Gelatin plate

One never knows for sure what the result will be . . .

Foiling on Fabric Workshop with Fiber Adventures

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Fabulous rainbow foiling effect was achieved here using a stencil.

Rose achieves a great result using the stamp method.

Sara too achieve a desirable result with stamps and leaves.

Adhesive has dried and it's time to apply the foils

Once again the hair dryer comes in handy in drying the adhesive

Layering of foil colors

Adhesive only on a swatch of black linen

Layers of foil are starting to bring this piece to life.

Black linen, stencil and layered foils in gold and red - Outstanding work!

Crazy Clutch project in process with two foiled features!

Simply Stunning! Blue Bird and Butterfly!

A simple technique with a fabulous out come! Well done ladies!!!

Flour Paste Resist Technique for Fabric Design

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Video of student results using the Flour past resist techinque. She thought it would be "icky" but now that she's rinsing it she thinks it's NICE!

Photos below are from the flour paste resist workshop.

Flour Paste is dried, paint has been applied, it still needs rinsing.

Rinsing begins . . .

Drying the wet paste with the help of a hair dryer.

We had a fabulous large work room . . . this is just half of it.

More hair dryer assistance

More batter needed.

It kind of looks like cooking school.

Batter has been applied to the fabric and impressions and marks applied.

More batter applications

Creating patterns in the batter while it's wet.

Making Marks!

Brayers and Batter

Lots of chatter and giggles

Anticipation!

Two heads are better than one?

I wish I had close ups of these - they're fabulous!

Great results!

The 2011 Fiber Adventures Group at Treehaven, Tomahawk Wisconsin

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The November 18-20, 2011 Fiber Adventures Group at Treehaven, Tomahawk Wisconsin - photo is missing 3 of the participants

Fiber Adventures Weekend a Success!

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This is the building we held our classes in. No snow the first day of the workshop.

Our WELCOME banner on the front door.

Dining Room where we held our opening reception on Friday evening.

This is just one of the three spacious work rooms we utilized during our stay.

The snow decided to join us.

The weather remained balmy for a Wisconsin winter. Just another layer of beauty to the landscape.

We stayed toasty inside!

And our students were INSPIRED! This is a soy batik piece, the wax has not yet been washed out and even though it's not finished it's already a stunning piece of work!

We will be posting more student work, videos and Fiber Adventures from this workshop in the next few days so stay tuned!

SURFACE DESIGN – A GUIDED TOUR

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We invite you to join us for a Guided Tour of Surface Design at Treehaven, near Tomahawk, Wisconsin on Nov 18-20th 2011.

Prerequisite: Know how to do a straight stitch on your sewing machine.

Not only will you try out 6 different techniques, you will go home with one or two finished projects using the fabric you have created. As with any good tour you will also have time provided to further explore your favorite newly discovered techniques.

During this tour you will visit (see samples below)

Flour Paste Resist

Gelatin Printing

Crazy Beading

Crazy Quilting

Soy Wax Batik

Foil on Fabric

SCHEDULE FOR THE RETREAT

Friday Evening – 6:00 PM – A trunk show by the fireplace with snacks, wine and soft drinks introducing your tour guides, Jamie and Louise. They’ll show samples of their work and a preview of the weekend’s activities. Use this as an opportunity to get oriented and socialize with tour guides and other participants.

Saturday – 9 AM - The tour begins as each technique is demonstrated and explained. Before moving on to something new each participant will create their own fabric piece(s) using that technique. Before dinner you will have 6+ fabric samples of your own creation.

6:00 PM – meet by the fireplace again for feedback and introduction of project options you can choose from to make your new fabrics into a one of a kind finished piece. You can work till 10:00 PM doing more work with your favorite techniques learned during the day, start a project or just relax by the fire.

Sunday – The guided tour continues as you choose the project/projects you want to work on. We have projects in mind, including a clutch handbag, wall hanging, or pillow top, but you may follow your muse if desired. Whatever you choose, we will be available for questions whether it's about things we have taught, making choices about your project or other aspects of surface design and quilting. At 3 PM we say goodbye and look forward to our next tour together.

What to bring: sewing machine, thread, general sewing supplies, camera if desired.

We will have shared stations set up for cutting and pressing. You may bring your own: Rotary cutter, cutting mat, iron, small ironing mat, if you prefer.

The supply fee will include all fabric and other supplies needed to complete all six techniques and your finished projects. However, you may want to bring additional fabrics from your stash for further exploration, small yardage or fat quarters. Solid or textured fabrics work best (see below). For your convenience we will also have additional fabrics for purchase.

Please scroll down to see samples of the techniques being featured on this tour.

Flour Paste Resist - Black on White

Flour Paste Resist - Black on colored fabric

Another Crazy Quilting & Crazy Beading Sample - in this workshop you will gain the skills needed to begin a project such as this.

Crazy Quilting & Crazy Beading Sample - Pillow Cover or Wall hanging. You will learn the basic techniques of both.

Foil on Fabric - with quilting

Foil on Fabric - without quilting

Soy Wax Batik

Gelatin Printing

Gelatin Print Negative Image

Gelatin Print Positive Image

Crazy Quilting & Beading with Gelatin printed leaf center and gold foiling.

Enrollment is first come first served, so please feel free to use the button below to reserve your place.

Time: Check in 4-6 pm Friday until check-out 3 pm Sunday
Cost: $250.00, plus materials fee of $35.00. Includes welcome reception, five meals (special dietary restrictions - please send us an email), two nights lodging and supplies. Remember- space is limited!

Total Amount is $285.00 Non refundable deposit $50.00. Remainder Due on or before Sept 1, 2011.

Commuter option - if you will not be staying overnight total amount due $205.00.

To pay online with credit or debit card use the payment options below. You do NOT need a paypal account.
If you prefer to mail your payment go to the Mailable Registration tab (above) and print out your registration form then mail it with your check or money order.

Participants are welcome to bring their favorite snacks and beverages. It is ten miles to town with no stores in between. There will be no evening meal served Friday evening, we will provide snacks and beverages for friday night 6 pm reception, trunk show and workshop overview.

For more information about Treehaven, directions or travel arrangements please visit the previous post on this blog.

We hope to see you at Treehaven this fall!

More About Our Host Sight for - A Guided Tour of Surface Design

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We are working hard to bring you an exciting fun filled weekend this fall Nov 18-20th. Here is a sneak peak at the location we have chosen for our first adventure with you . . .

Our host site will be at Treehaven located between Rhinelander and Tomahawk, WI.

Participants will be housed two to a room unless otherwise requested. Each room is supplied with necessary linens. Meals will be served in the conference dining room and be prepared on site by the Treehaven Chef! Treehaven even has it's own organic garden throughout the growing season.

Cost: $250.00, plus materials fee of $35.00. The weekend includes a welcome reception, with a trunk show and preview to the weekends activities, five meals, two nights lodging, instruction and demonstrations of 6 different easy to do surface design and sewing techniques plus the supplies need to complete them. More info about the classes in up coming posts.

Space is limited - first come first served. Sign up to receive notification for opening of registration upper left hand column of this blog. You don't want to miss your chance.

To learn more about the Treehaven facility please CLICK here and visit their website.

Directions to Treehaven

From North:
Take I39/Hwy 51 to Hwy A Exit. Left off Ramp. Continue on Hwy A (east). Hwy A will intersect with
Hwy H (Stay on A, left at stop sign). Go about 2 miles and turn Right on Pickerel Creek Rd. Treehaven is located at the end of the road.

OR
Take Hwy 17 to Hwy A. (You will take a Right onto Hwy A). Continue on A (west) then turn Left on
Pickerel Creek Rd. Treehaven is located at the end of the road.

From South: Take I39/Hwy 51 to Hwy A Exit. Right off Ramp. Continue on Hwy A (east). Hwy A will intersect with Hwy H (Stay on A, left at stop sign). Go about 2 miles and take a Right on Pickerel Creek Rd. Treehaven is located at the end of the road.

OR
Take Hwy 17 to Hwy A. You will take a Left onto Hwy A. Continue on A (west), then turn Left on Pickerel Creek Rd. Treehaven is located at the end of the road.

Treehaven
W2540 Pickerel Creek Rd
Tomahawk WI 54487
715-453-4106
Directions and map link to Treehaven

If you are flying in, you will want to fly into the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport. Rental car services are listed below.

Avis Rent A Car
(715) 365-3436
Oneida County Airpor
Rhinelander, WI

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
(715) 369-8880
3620 State Highway 47
Rhinelander, WI

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
(715) 369-8880
Rhinelander, WI

National Car Rental
(715) 365-3430
Rhinelander, WI

You are invited to join us . . .

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When: November 18-20, 2011
Where: Treehaven, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
Time: Check in 4-6 pm Friday until 3 pm Sunday
Cost: $250.00 , plus materials fee of $35.00.
Includes welcome reception, instruction, five meals,
two nights lodging and supplies.
Space is limited - first come first served.

For more information please sign up to receive our emails (see the left side column) We will be releasing all the details on June 15th, 2011, and you don't want to miss it.

We look forward to meeting and creating with you!

Jamie Kalvestran & Louise Schotz, your Fiber Adventures Team.

PS. If you'd like to share this with a friend, just click the [M] email link below (on the blog page), and invite your friend to join you and us on this adventure.

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