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Important

May 20-22, 2022


We will be following the State Guidelines in regards to COVID.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 


 2022 Classes

 Please read through our class descriptions to find the classes you would like to take. 


Please note that:

  • Our classes are limited in  size. Pick out several you'd like to attend in case your first choice is full.
  • Our class supplies may not  include your choice of color, but will provide you a learning experience in a cost-effective way.
  • There may be requirements for the class (such as a minimum age, additional fee, a prior skill, a request  to bring your own scissors, etc.). These will be in the class description in bold lettering. 
  • If you  have any questions please contact:     

     Kimberley Kormas 253-229-8871 or email at                  Beardkormas@gmail.com

classes

BAREFOOT ANNIE'S CAMP GATHERING

  • This is were you can come together to finish those old and new projects, through out the weekend.


ARCHERY

  • Linda will be your instructor for this class. 
  • Longbows have been used for millennia to feed, clothe, and protect us.  
  • We do have some bows and arrows to borrow.
  • Bring your own primitive bow (and arrows) if you have it.
  • Every woman can be successful and have fun at archery!
  • Linda will help you hit the target every time with techniques unique to women.  


BEGINNERS CROCHET

  • Emilie will be your instructor for this class.
  • You will be learning how to make a Washcloth.
  • If you have a size 4.5 to 6 crochet hook please bring it.

BLOSSOM POUCH

  • Jo will be your instructor for this class.
  • Jo will guide you through the steps to make this beautiful beaded leather pouch that can be worn around your neck or on a belt.
  • When you open the pouch it looks just like a squash blossom

BOG COAT

  • Tea & Mary will be your instructors for this class. 
  • The Bog Coat is made from a single piece of fabric.
  • Fabric can be linen, canvas or wool.
  • If you have your own fabric bring it.
  • Some limited fabric available for purchase.
  • Sewing machines will be used in this class.
  • PLEASE BRING YOUR SCISSORS.


BOOK MAKING

  • Sherri will be your instructor for this class .
  • You will learn to make a Note Book that can have pages added as you need them.
  • Everyone can always use a good note book.

CAPOTE

  • Tea will be your instructor for this class. 
  • If you have a blanket please bring it.
  • There will be a few blankets for sale for this class, but it is encouraged that you bring one you like.  
  • Capotes can last a lifetime.  
  • Sewing machines to be used. 
  • Bring SCISSORS.

DIPPED CANDLES

  • Gina & Sherri will be your instructors for this class. 
  • This fun class will have you walking in circles, socializing and creating your own dipped candle.

DRAWSTRING BAG

  • Kimala & Jo will be your instructors for this class. 
  • This will be a medium size bag.
  • It is lined with a small pocket.
  • This will be done on the sewing machines.  
  • PLEASE BRING YOUR SCISSORS.

DROPPED SPINDLE

  • Kathy will be your instructor for this class. 
  • If you have your own Spindle please bring it. Or we will have some to use and some for sale.
  • Kathy will be available throughout the weekend for any further help you my need.

FELTING

  • Maureen will be your instructors for this class. 
  • You will be taking wool roving and felting it.
  • You will have a dryer ball, pin cushion or squeeze ball by the end of the class.

FELT EMBROIDERED PIN CUSHION & SCISSOR KEEPER

  • Patty & Midge will be your instructors for this class. 
  • You will assemble and embroider a wool and felt pin cushion.
  • It will also be a keeper for your embroidery scissors.
  • If you want to use your own embroidery scissors bring them. 
  • There will be Stork Scissors for sale for  $5.00  

FRYING PAN POT HOLDER

  • Sue & Leanne will be your instructors for this class. 
  • Works great for you cast iron frying pan.
  • If you have scissors for cutting leather, please bring them.

GOURDS

  • Linda will be your instructor for this class. 
  • Learn how prepare a gourd from dried on the vine to make useful items.
  • Gourds make water carriers, bowls storage containers....

HEX SIGNS

  • Kimberley & Ann will be your instructors for this class.
  • Ever wonder what those symbols you sometime see on barns and house are or mean? They are Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs. 
  • Come learn and make your own. 

NECK POUCH-CANELLED

  • Roxie will be your instructor for this class.  
  • Roxie will provide soft leather and sinew to create the pouch.
  • Walksinwater will join you to tell you about the meaning/purpose and how a medicine bag differs from a neck pouch.
  • PLEASE BRING YOUR SCISSORS & GLOVER NEEDLE 
  • Also, a sharp awl would be helpful, but optional.

NEEDLE FELTING

  • Deb & Debra will be your instructors for this class. 
  • These ladies will have you working those needles and roving like crazy.
  • You will be learning the basics for both flatwork and 3D figures.


PAINTED CANVAS RUG

  •  Misty will be your instructor for this class.  
  • Using stencils or free hand you can make a rug for your camp.

PIN UP APRON

  • Mindy & Gina will be your instructors for this class.  
  • We will have everything you need.
  • BUT PLEASE BRING YOUR SCISSORS 

POUCH TIMES TWO

  • Smokin & Walksinwater will be your instructors for this class.  
  • Pouch one will be a Draw String Pouch.
  • Pouch number two will be a Pouch the size that will fit and store your Toiletries in. 
  • PLEASE BRING YOUR SCISSORS 

RAG RUG SEAT PAD

  • Renita & Cindy will be your instructors for this class. 
  • Using scraps of fabric that are about 2" wide and no less than 10" long.
  • Using the information from these 2 Ladies you will weave a chair seat pad.
  • There will be plenty of scraps available. If you want to use a particular color, please bring your own fabric.
  • PLEASE BRING YOUR SCISSORS  

SHOOTING

  • Kimberley, Gina & Annie will be your instructors for this class.
  • This class will be broken down into 3 parts.
  • Safety/Fundamentals, Shooting and Cleaning.
  • This year we will only be shooting Rifles. 

SILK EMBROIDERY

  • Carrie will be your instructor for this class
  • You will be taking silk ribbon and applying it to fabric in a pretty pattern.
  • PLEASE BRING YOUR SCISSORS  

SOAP

  • Mimi will be your instructor for this class
  • Two different ways.
  • One with lard and the other with coconut oil.

SPICE KIT

  • Smokin will be your instructor for this class. 
  • This kit will hold the spices you will need to to spice up any meal back at your camp.

STORYTELLING

  • Walksinwater will be your instructor for this class. 
  • A talk of the when, why and how of storytelling.
  • Both indigenous and may-be some Mountain Man.
  • So bring a chair and something to sip.

RESIST TEXTILES

  • Kimberley will be your instructor for this class.
  • Resist textiles is putting patterns on cloth with resist paste or wax.  
  • Dye the background and you have a resist pattern. 
  • A lot of the blue and white fabrics in the 1700-1800 was done this way. 
  • Come and make your own.

WEAVING A SMALL HAND BASKET

  • We will have multiple instructors for this class. 
  • You learn how to weave a basket.
  • By the end of this class you will have a very handy basket to take with you.

WIRE WRAPPED PENDENT

  • Jen will be your instructor for this class. 
  • With wire and beads you will create your own beautiful pendant. 
  • Jen will have the tools and supplies for this class.


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