Gypsy Hollingsworth Fiber Arts
Stokes County Arts Council, in partnership with Stokes County Historical Society invites you to join us in celebration as we launch the Gypsy Hollingsworth Fiber Arts Program.
A reception, free to the public, will take place March 2nd from 2pm-4pm at the Arts Place of Stokes. The Stokes County Museum of History will be open from 1:30pm - 5:00pm on the day of the event. Stop in to see Gypsy's loom and a selection of her handwoven pieces.
We are gathering memories to share at our upcoming event and to archive for future generations. Please share with us by filling out the Memory Form below. If you have any art pieces that we could display or photographs that we could copy, please let us know. These would be most welcome.
Coinciding with the program unveiling will be the awarding of the Gypsy Hollingsworth Fiber Arts Grant to regional fiber artist, Janeise Harmon.
Current Fiber Classes
5/20 & 5/27 May Intro to Crochet II
Intro to Crochet II with Janeise Harmon Tuesday May 20th & 27th6:00PM-7:30PM $46 per person-Materials includedAges 14 & upLimited to 8 students This class is for beginners and can also be great for those in need of a refresher class. We’ll start with foundation terminology and an introduction to the basic stitches of crochet. The…
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5/21, 5/28, & 6/4 Commemorative Weaving
Commemorative Weaving on a Simple Loom with Janeise Harmon Wednesday May 21, 28, June 46:00PM-7:45PM Ages 14 & up$68 per person all materials includedMax 15 students Participants are encouraged to select a memory, place, or person they wish to commemorate. They will then be guided to think creatively about how they can best use mixed…
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5/22 & 5/29 Intro to Knitting I
Intro to Knitting I with Janeise Harmon Thursday May 22nd & 29th6:00PM-7:30PM Ages 14 and up$49 per person, materials includedLimited to 8 students This class is for beginners and can also be great for those in need of a refresher class. We’ll start with foundation terminology and an introduction to casting on, knitting, purling, and…
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5/31 Youth Intro to Weaving
Youth Class- Intro to Weaving with Janeise Harmon Saturday May 31st12:30pm-1:45pm $10-materials includedAges 8-14Limited to 12 students This class is a great introduction to weaving. We’ll weave a simple wall hanging using mixed materials that will include colorful yarns, roving, and fabric scraps. Participants will learn basic weaving terminology and techniques. Creative expressions is encouraged!…
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5/31 & 6/14 Intro to Knitting II
Intro to Knitting II with Janeise Harmon Saturday May 31st & June 14th (note that these Saturdays are not consecutive)2:00PM-3:30PM Ages 14 & up$49 per person materials includedLimited to 8 students This class is for beginners and can also be great for those in need of a refresher class. Let’s make a drawstring pouch! We’ll…
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6/11, 6/18, & 6/25 June-Intro to Twining
Intro to Twining with Janeise Harmon Wednesday’s-June 11th, 18th, 25th6:00PM-8:00PM $78 per person-materials includedAges 14 & upLimited to 10 students Twining is an ancient (10,000 years old!) technique of weaving that has been used in Appalachia the past 200 years to make heirloom quality rag rugs, table mats, and more that are both beautiful and…
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6/16, 6/23, & 6/30 June-Crochet a Bucket Hat
Crochet a Bucket Hat with Janeise Harmon (Advanced Beginner) Monday’s June 16th, 23rd, 30th2:00PM-3:30PM $64 per person-all materials includedAges 14 & upLimited to 8 students This bucket hat is a wonderful summer accessory! The fabric is flexible and easy to pack in a bag or a suitcase, yet the brim is sturdy enough to turn…
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6/17 & 6/24 Intro to Crochet I
Intro to Crochet I with Janeise Harmon Tuesday June 17th & 24th2:00PM-3:30PM Ages 14 & up$46 per person-materials includedLimited to 8 students This class is for beginners and can also be great for those in need of a refresher class. We’ll start with foundation terminology and an introduction to the basic stitches of crochet. We’ll…
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6/21 June-Indigo Shibori
Indigo Shibori with Jennifer Reis Saturday June 21st12:30PM-3:30Pm $80 per person-materials includedAges 18 & upLimited to 15 students Experience the magic of natural dyeing with indigo! Participants will learn: how to prepare the dye vat techniques of binding, stitching, clamping, and other patternmaking options the dye process itself final preparation of finished products Everyone will…
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Starting 3/8 Works In Progress
Weekly Fiber Arts Gathering Starts March 8thSaturdays, 10am – 12pm The Gypsy Hollingsworth Fiber Arts ProgramKnitting, Spinning, Needle Felting, Crocheting, Weaving, Rug Hooking, Embroidery, Quilting, All Fiber Arts!!! Join us for our weekly fiber arts gathering… we’re calling it Works In Progress. All types of fiber arts are welcome, all skill levels are welcome. Bring…
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