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Introduction to Tapestry Weaving, Level-1

Lessonface Connector Curious about how tapestries are made and ready to try your hand at pictorial weaving? This most ancient form of textile creation is rich with history and invitation for creative expression. Master weaver Laura Berlage will take you on a multi-week journey into the magical world of tapestry, where you will learn to transform warp and weft into a peaceful sunset landscape, measuring approximately 10x10 inches. Starting with a simple frame loom, focus will be given to establishing good tapestry technique and learning the process for horizontal and angled forms—beginning with foundational geometrics and building into more naturalistic forms. Fundamentals of cartoon creation and shading will also be covered. Unlock the mystery of how tapestry is made and add these skills to your expressions in fiber, infused with stories and myths from the tapestry world. Join us for this welcoming online class! Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/tapestry. Price: $362. Instructor: Laura Berlage. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Weaving. Skill Levels: Beginner. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $122 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: Level 1 kit includes: • 18x18 inch wood frame loom (ready to assemble) with nails • Stick shed dowel • Plastic hand comb • Set of large-eye tatting needles • Wool weft yarn from my farm’s sheep • Cotton warp • Printed cartoon (design) • Introductory handout with links and passwords to pre-recorded video tutorials • Detailed… Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Secrets of Shibori and Indigo

Lessonface Connector Explore the beautiful and ancient art of shibori and the use of stitches and knots to create images and patterns on fabric in David Heustess's virtual workshop - Secrets of Shibori. Participants will create small samplers of the various stitches and knots on cotton fabric; experienced students may create their own designs for wall hangings or fabric for quilts/garments. Fabrics can be dyed in an indigo vat or any other dyeing method that is preferred. Participants will receive information and instructions on the techniques, indigo vats and dyeing, other dyeing techniques, and instructions on rinsing and cleaning the fabric. Since we work independently participants may work at their own pace and contact David via email for any questions and guidance between zoom sessions. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/indigoshibori. Price: $160. Instructor: David Heustess. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Unique Offerings. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Click below to access the class supply list. https://www.lessonface.com/sites/default/files/shibori_supply_list.pdf. Monday, August 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

English Country Dance Music for Harps and Hammered Dulcimers

Lessonface Connector Learn English country dance tunes, as played for the dances, with Anne Lough on the Hammered Dulcimer and Lorinda Jones on Harp. As an online course, all participants will begin the class together, viewing the selected dance tune before heading to the breakout rooms for their respective instrument. In each “classroom” we will learn to play the tune then take a short break and come back together to listen to instruments lead the tune for a play along and discussion. Course goal will be to learn 4-5 dance tunes, become familiar with the dance structure and gain an understanding of how to play for dancers or an audience of English Country Dancers. Intermediate playing level is best for this class, as students will experience melody, chords and accompaniment in different keys and time meters in written standard notation. If interested in taking this course with another instrument, please message an instructor to check that the material is right for you. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/hammerharp. Price: $150. Instructor: Anne Lough,Lorinda Jones. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: Intermediate. Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Craft a Book to Tell The Story

Lessonface Connector Make a Book to Tell The Story with IBé Cawley Create handmade book art that tells a story connecting your family history, imagery, and craft. Narrate a story of “Who are your people?” of a particular person, or yourself. Students will be prompted before the first session to draft a concept or narrative. Dig up three photos and a few documents for inspiration. Think birth/death/or marriage record, a poem, or a artifact of family lore. As the story develops, your instructor will guide in techniques of illustration, and collage for an accordion fold structure bookbinding. Desire to capture the story. Desire to show proof that it was real. That’s what we'll share in book arts with IBé Crawley. Students will finish the class with an art book to be shared, read, preserved and appreciated for generations. All levels welcome. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/bookstories. Price: $200. Instructor: IBé Crawley. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Book Arts. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: 2 (5x8) book boards 10 (5x8) heavy weight paper Scissors PvP glue 2-3 photographs 2-3 primary source documents Colored pencils and markers. Monday, September 1, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Exploring Your Night-Dreams as Creative Sources

Lessonface Connector The bones of good art are baked into dreams: vivid imagery, metaphor, emotional intensity, associative richness, and mythic patterning. Explore how to bring this treasure back from your nighttime journeys by sharing your dreams with a supportive community. Explore each other’s dreams using with three approaches. Learn tips and techniques for remembering, recording, and honoring dreams in the process. This class may be of special interest to writers, makers, and artists, but welcomes all dreamers who are interested in bringing night-dream messages into the light of day. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/dreamworks. Price: $120. Instructor: Donna Glee Williams. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Unique Offerings. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Journals. Monday, September 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

The Evolution of Irish & Scottish Fiddle in American Fiddle Music

Lessonface Connector The traditional dance music of the Southern U.S. is inextricably linked with the music of Scotland and Ireland. I was born in the Appalachian mountains into an Irish-American family that plays Irish music. Since my earliest memories, the fiddling traditions from both sides of the Atlantic have been ever present in my life and musical career. In this lesson series, we will explore how the history of Scottish and Irish immigration has influenced the evolution of traditional Southern fiddling. I will demonstrate various fiddle styles, bowing techniques and repertoires. This lesson series is meant to be participatory (learning tunes on the fiddle) as well as inspire larger conversations about immigration, identity, and Irish & Scottish music's place in the larger tapestry of Southern culture. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/fiddletraditions. Price: $250. Instructor: Andrew Finn Magill. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: Intermediate. Class Materials: The kit includes: PDFs about fiddlers, descriptions of fiddle styles, interactive google maps about fiddle styles, and links to playlists on YouTube. Familiarity with the fiddle and learning by ear. Monday, September 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Armchair Travel Sketching - Watercolors at Home

Lessonface Connector Learn the art of urban sketching and travel journaling using pen, pencil and watercolors. This time you can skip the airport lines and paint from home! Emphasis will be on capturing a moment (like a traveler) rather than the perfection of a photo; students will build journal pages with multiple studies, text and vignettes. Lessons will include color basics, long looking and quick sketching, composition, collage and lettering. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/travelsketching. Price: $120. Instructor: Caroline Coolidge Brown. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Painting. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: a watercolor sketchbook (any size) a basic set of watercolors with an attached palette for mixing colors brushes (any brand, various sizes) pencil, pencil sharpener and eraser permanent ink pen (I prefer Micron or Pitt) water container rag or paper towels glue stick. Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Finding Your Fingers: Intro to Piano

Lessonface Connector Try your hand at playing the piano in a relaxed group setting! In this class designed for teens and adults, you will learn the basic first steps of playing the piano. Playing for the rest of the class is encouraged but not required! Online Location: https://lessonface.com/introtopiano. Price: $100. Instructor: Nathan Jones. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Unique Offerings. Class Materials: Students will need their own piano or electronic keyboard (any model). For best results, students should have a webcam setup that allows me to see their hands (a phone or iPad on a stand works well). Students will need to purchase a copy of Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Book 1: https://www.alfred.com/alfreds-basic-adult-all-in-one-course-book-1/p/00-5753/?srsltid=AfmBOory7scD0x5jUOOFAGnXLkinaly6LF1MOJFqawgUwmjCQKJjE6VI. Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Whimsical Wheat

Lessonface Connector Learn to make creatures from wheat straw. Beginner to experienced straw weavers will enjoy this session of classes. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/wheatcreatures. Price: $270. Instructor: Linda Beiler. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Unique Offerings. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $30 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.Students will also want to provide:Soaking tray for wheat and sharp scissos. Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

These Haunted Hills: The Art of Sharing and Creating Creepy Stories and Poetry

Lessonface Connector Discover tales and folklore from haunted hills and valleys. Use these as prompts to create or develop short stories and verse from the dark shadows of your imagination. Share with fellow story lovers from the safety of your home. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/creatingstories. Price: $100. Instructor: Lyn Ford. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Storytelling. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Writing tools such as tablet, pad, PC, or writing tablet/paper and pen or pencil. Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Find Confidence in Your Singing Voice: Improving Vocal Technique

Lessonface Connector Have you always wanted to feel more confident with your singing voice? In this class you will learn the elements of basic vocal technique that allow you to sing comfortably with a beautiful tone and extend your vocal range. No formal musical training is required. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/findyourvoice2. Price: $100. Instructor: Nathan Jones. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Age Range: Adults. Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Finding Your Voice: Singing for Absolute Beginners

Lessonface Connector If you have always felt uncomfortable singing or consider yourself to be "tone deaf," this class is for you! Through a simple, step-by-step process you will learn how to match pitch and navigate through melodies with your voice. No prior musical experience required. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/findyourvoice. Price: $100. Instructor: Nathan Jones. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: Beginner. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $190 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: • 17x17 inch Q Snap embroidery frame, ready to assemble • Oxford “mini” (#14) punch needle • Bent applique scissors • Monk’s cloth backing with zinnia design • Wool yarn from our sheep to complete the project In addition to the physical elements of the kit, students will receive digital access to an extensive photo essay and… Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Oil Painting for the Total Beginner

Lessonface Connector Unleash your inner artist and embark on a mesmerizing journey into the world of oil painting. Take the overwhelm away and jump into the rich medium of oil paints with the masterful Emily Fox King. This course is designed with beginners in mind and aims to provide an easy-to-follow and fun approach to oil painting basics. Topics covered: Essential Foundations of Oil Painting: Introduction to materials: paints, brushes, canvases, and more Understanding color theory and mixing Exploring basic "alla prima" brushwork and techniques Creating Depth and Realism: Grasping the concept of light and shadow Techniques for achieving three-dimensional form that aren't boring Loose and gestural painting techniques Composition and Design: Principles of balanced composition Creating focal points within floral arrangements The power of a well placed brushstroke Color Mastery: Color mixing and harmonization Creating mood and atmosphere through color choices Expressing emotions through a vibrant c… Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/oilpainting. Price: $80. Instructor: Emily Fox King. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Unique Offerings. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: '- oil paints (Titanium white, Ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow, Alizarin crimson, cadmium red, burnt umber) - a roll of shop towels (they're usually blue) palette: either disposable palette pad, or a piece of glass 16x20 inches - two brushes: filbert shape, bristle brush size 10 and 6 - one metal palette knife - oil painting paper (available from arches brand) small canvases, canvas panels, or wood panels, size 5x7 to 8x10". Thursday, September 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Arpeggios for Ukulele and More

Lessonface Connector Learn arpeggios to amplify your playing beyond strumming chords. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/arpeggios. Price: $60. Instructor: Daniel Ward. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Unique Offerings. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Playable Ukulele or guitar with a capo. Thursday, September 4, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Continuing Autoharp

Lessonface Connector Continue to build your strumming and plucking techniques as you begin to find melody on the autoharp. Learn to listen for the melodic “roadmap” of tunes and where to place the different intervals within the scales. Enjoy developing this new skill with a few folk and hymn tunes. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/autoharp. Price: $80. Instructor: Anne Lough. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: An autoharp in tune and finger picks I'll be providing PDF's for the class ahead of time. Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Soap Making Series

Lessonface Connector Master the Art & Science of Soap Making – 4-Session Series Elevate your soap-making skills in this immersive five-week series led by a master soap maker with 25 years of experience. Each hands-on Saturday session guides you through crafting unique soaps using organic oils, herbs, essential oils, salts, clays, and more. Explore everything from foundational techniques to advanced formulation, swirls, and specialty soaps like milk and beer varieties. You'll also learn to make natural household essentials while gaining the confidence to create custom recipes and troubleshoot like a pro. Ideal for passionate hobbyists or those ready to turn their craft into a business. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/soap. Price: $160. Instructor: Colleen Trickett. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Soap Making. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Ingredients: 4 lbs total with choice of one or combination of: Olive oil, Sunflower oil, Soybean oil (aka vegetable oil), Canola oil, Avocado oil 3 lb Coconut oil 2 lb Sodium hydroxide (lye) 1 lb Organic/sustainable Palm oil, 8 oz Castor oil, 8 oz-1 lb Shea butter Variety of 6 to 12- 1 oz bottles of CP tested, Phthalate free fragrance oils or essential oils Plastic pitcher for lye (4 cup capacity) Digital kitchen scale weighing in grams, oz, and pounds Plastic or pyrex pitc… Saturday, September 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Clawhammer Banjo as Accompaniment

Lessonface Connector Is your boom-ditty cramping your style? If you love playing banjo but hit a wall when the fiddle jam turns singer-songwriter, this is your class. We’ll work on adapting our right hand technique for different meters, tempos, and maximum warm fuzzy clawhammer tenderness. Prepare to drop-thumb! Online Location: https://lessonface.com/banjo2. Price: $120. Instructor: McKain Lakey. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Students will need a banjo. Sunday, September 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

From Super Folklore to Super Narratives

Lessonface Connector Examine Appalachian and Southern common-sense folk beliefs, what some folks term as superstitions. Share family and folk legends in the sessions for enrichment and discussion. Use these ideas to construct your own narratives, essays or poetry. Recognize that, even when it's not the reality, there's a seed of truth in every tale that's told. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/superfolklore. Price: $80. Instructor: Lyn Ford. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Writing. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Writing tools: electronic or paper-and-pen items for students' writing. Monday, September 8, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Clawhammer Banjo: Next Steps

Lessonface Connector Sit knee to knee (or rather, screen to screen!) with Aubrey and continue your clawhammer banjo journey. We'll explore a delightful variety of banjo tunes and songs in varioua tunings that Aubrey has learned from Appalachian source players such as Cari Norris, granddaughter of Kentucky banjo legend, Lily May Ledford. We will address "melodic" and "rhythmic" clawhammer styles, strum techniques, hammers, pulls, slides, drop thumb, and double thumb. Instruction will be verbal, aural, and visual with tablature provided. Exciting! Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/clawhammer2. Price: $40. Instructor: Aubrey Atwater. Session Type: Single Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: Intermediate. Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Wool Embroidery, Level 1

Lessonface Connector Embroidering with wool has captivated imaginations since at least the Viking Age, offering beautiful and textured means for stitched expression. Dive into this world and learn about its many iterations over the centuries with this immersive introductory class, while stitching your own floral piece. During the course, students will learn 14 different stitches, how best to utilize them in a design, and good process discipline while stitching—skills and concepts that you can apply to any number of future embroidery endeavors. Experience the fluidity of this freestyle embroidery using wool yarn from the instructor’s sheep. Great for beginners or those with some embroidery experience who are looking to master the finer points of decorative stitching with wool. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/embroider. Price: $200. Instructor: Laura Berlage. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Needlework & Thread Art. Skill Levels: Beginner. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $50 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: • Cotton fabric backing with hand-drawn design. Sewn edge prevents fraying while stitching. • Bias tape for wrapping inner embroidery hoop for improved grip. • White wool yarn from instructor’s sheep. • Embroidery needle. • Pattern chart. • Video tutorials and PDF of photo essay for additional instructions. Why white… Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Beginner BBQ: Smoke-Fire-Food

Lessonface Connector Learn the basics of BBQ from the comfort of your own home! This class will cover several methods of smoking. Jeff has you covered with disscussions about shopping for smokers, picking charcoal, building a proper fire for cooking with smoke. What all can you smoke? Jeff will share some of his favorite recipes, times and temps guidlines. We'll hit the highlights of standards like ribs and pulled pork. Our talk will meander around rubs, sauces and more that can take your patio cooking to the next level. This will be a very tasty class! Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/bbq. Price: $150. Instructor: Jeff Hornung. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Cooking. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: No materials are needed but having access to a smoker of some sort and proteins would allow you to cook along with me. Should you choose to smoke with me I strongly recommend a good digital instant read meat thermometer, longer BBQ style tongs and at least one heat resistant glove appropriate for grilling applications. I will be working primarily with a Big Green Egg but you can smoke with a standard kettle type charcoal grill, an offset smoker, a pellet smoker/grill and any brand of Kamado style cookers.… Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Suminagashi and Asian Style Books

Lessonface Connector Relax and enjoy watching colors swirl on the surface of water as you create decorative papers and fabrics with the art of Japanese Marbling (suminagashi). Once the papers are dried, you will transform them into Asian style soft bound books and small origami books. Enjoy seeing and creating with these two techniques that work beautifully together. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/suminagashi. Price: $80. Instructor: David Heustess. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Unique Offerings. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: • Suminagashi inks • white copy paper • colored copy paper • tray that is at least 3" deep and slightly larger than your paper • access to running water • bamboo brushes • glue stick • craft/button thread or waxed linen • blunt tapestry needle • awl • ruler • pencil • davy board • paper cutter • scissors • space for drying papers - could be empty table or a drying rack. Saturday, September 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Intro to Dulcimer (Appalachian, Mountain, Lap)

Lessonface Connector Experience the joy of the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer with Mandy! We’ll tune up to (DAD) and play songs the very first class. You will learn to read an easy form of sheet music that will open up thousands of songs to you. Topics to be covered include - tuning, strumming, single notes, melodies, chords, old-time songs, a brief history of the mountain dulcimer, and much more. So grab your dulcimer and get ready for the fun! Online Location: https://lessonface.com/dulcimer. Price: $80. Instructor: Mandy Tyner. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Monday, September 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Learn to Design Weaving with Fiberworks

Lessonface Connector Are you still doing your weaving drawdowns with a pencil and paper? Then it's time to trade in that pencil for a computer mouse! Learn to save time and explore endless drafting possibilities using the weaving design software Fiberworks PCW. Just like learning a musical instrument, using software is a skill that is best honed by practicing. But many weavers find design software intimidating or hard to learn on their own. This class is designed to help you learn this powerful tool by practicing with it together. The instructor will demonstrate and explain the software tools, from the basics of file management and editing tools through the most powerful design features like block substitution, parallel threading, and network drafting. There will be numerous examples for everyone to work on along with the instructor during each class, as well as suggested weekly assignments for further practice at home. Questions are welcome, and everyone will learn from their mistakes as well as successes together in a f… Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/fiberworks. Price: $200. Instructor: Jen Weber. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Weaving. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Monday, September 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Writing Your Place in the World

Lessonface Connector Explore your favorite environments on the page. Examine excerpts from a variety of genres and establish how to create a deep sense of place in your work. Write about homes and local geographies and then place them in wider, regional and global, contexts. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/writingplace. Price: $140. Instructor: Amanda Page. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Writing. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Paper and pen. Monday, September 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Decorative Bookbinding

Lessonface Connector Learn 3 styles of decorative binding: Multi-needle Coptic Stitch with 2 variations and Long-Stitch variations. This class is for people who have had some introduction to sewn bookbinding and who are willing to work independently between classes. All materials will be provided to complete 3 blank books, one in each style. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/bookbinding. Price: $335. Instructor: Anne Murray. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Book Arts. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $70 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: -All plain & decorative papers -bookcloth -thread and other supplies to create a minimum of 3 medium books with exposed spine bindings. Students will also want to provide:-Some familiarity with bookbinding -Scissors -Book cradle (or catalog to serve the purpose) -Ruler or other straight edge -Pencil -Awl -Bone or teflon… Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

How-to-Haiku

Lessonface Connector Learn the basics of composing and crafting haiku in English. Explore the power of image to evoke emotion and how artful juxtaposition may result in the haiku (ah-ha) moment. As our understanding evolves, we call upon some of the many fine haiku written in English to act as models and inspiration. A discussion of seasonal awareness and the understanding of kigo will further enhance our process. People, being part of nature will also provide a focal point as we search for moments- both serious and humorous- where the essence of being human is made manifest. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/HowToHaiku. Price: $90. Instructor: Tom Painting. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Writing. Age Range: Adults. Class Materials: Paper or writer's journal. Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Needle Felted Fox

Lessonface Connector Needle felting is fun and accessible! Learn the art of taking hand dyed wool roving from the instructor’s sheep and use a barbed needle to transform it into an adorable, little, felted friend. No previous experience necessary, and all that tiny stabbing with the tool can be excellent therapy. This dry method of felting truly is a magical experience. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/feltedfox. Price: $95. Instructor: Laura Berlage. Session Type: Single Day. Program Area: Needlework & Thread Art. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $42 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping. Sunday, September 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Singing and Playing Traditional Folk Songs

Lessonface Connector Sit "knee to knee" (or rather, screen to screen!) with Aubrey for a singing, playing, historical, and cultural adventure! Folk songs leave no stones unturned when it comes to portraying the human experience. Aubrey will draw from her extensive repertoire of traditional American, Appalachian, and Anglo-Celtic folk songs with themes of work, the sea, humor, love, childhood, play, dance, ballads, nature, protest, and more. Sessions will involve group singing and playing instrument(s) of your choice if you wish, listening, discussing, and sharing a song (optional) of your own. Fun! Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/folksongs. Price: $40. Instructor: Aubrey Atwater. Session Type: Single Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Whatever instruments folks wish to play (optional). Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Find Your Creative "Nature" in Art Journaling

Lessonface Connector Explore creativity, harness your intuitive vision and deepen your expression through the creative play of mixed media art journaling. Use classic materials and techniques: paint, collage, & printing in myriad ways to create uniquely personal works. Experiment with image transfer techniques; creating focal images for autumn inspired art journal spreads. Develop a practice that nourishes your creative flow! Online Location: https://lessonface.com/creativenature. Price: $172. Instructor: Jennifer Davies-Reazor. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Mixed Media. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $12 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: vintage paper, assorted art paper, images for collage and image transfer, craft foam for printmaking. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Ice Dye for Fabulous Fabrics

Lessonface Connector Need a new rabbit hole to jump down? Ice dyeing is addictive and a great way to upcycle your garments, napkins, pillow cases, fat quarters, and more. Using simple household supplies and the proper dyes, you will learn the basic principles of using ice to take tie dyeing to a whole new level. Cut through the overwhelming amount of information on the internet for a starting place then the sky is the limit. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/icedye. Price: $120. Instructor: Geri Forkner. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Dyeing. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Students will need to order"ice dye color set" of their choice here: https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/fiber-reactive-dye-custom-color-sets-highlight.html?lnav=default.html soda ash fixer: https://www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/soda-ash-fixer.html 2 - 5 pounds. bag of crushed ice, several cardboard strips cut from packing box (4" x length of box), clips to hold cardboard strips, drying/cooling racks, one gallon container with lid, large vessel for soaking garments, tray large enough to hold bakin… Saturday, September 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Traditional Old-Time Fiddling for Beginners and Beyond

Lessonface Connector Come to class prepared with a few basic skills (like how to hold the fiddle and bow, and get into standard tuning), a willingness to learn short phrases of music by ear, and with a few tunes already under your belt, and you’ll come away knowing a few more great old-time tunes sourced right from old master players of the past. They’ll be relatively simple old-time fiddle tunes, broken down into short phrases and taught entirely by ear. In addition to learning the tunes themselves, you’ll learn about bowing and an alternate tuning or two. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/oldtimefiddling. Price: $125. Instructor: Kenny Jackson. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Fiddle, bow, rosin, tuning device, notebook. Sunday, September 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Improving Your iPhone Photos

Lessonface Connector Learn the advantages of your iPhone while you brush up on basic concepts of photography such as color, lighting, composition, background, and foreground. Then learn specific tips for using the iPhone for certain types of photography. Explore different ways of shooting, using extra equipment, and the most common editing apps and how to use them. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/iphonephotagraphy. Price: $180. Instructor: Charles Gattis. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Photography. Class Materials: Fairly recent iPhone. Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

These Haunted Hills, Level 2: More on The Art of Sharing and Creating Creepy Stories and Poetry

Lessonface Connector Revisit these haunted hills and valleys. Gather more tales, folklore, tips, resources and reflections to use as prompts for your own short stories and verse. Creatively write and share with fellow story lovers from the safety of your home. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/creatingstories2. Price: $160. Instructor: Lyn Ford. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Storytelling. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Writing tools for themselves: paper and pen or pencil, or electronic writing tools. Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Foundations in Free-Motion Quilting

Lessonface Connector Join us for a beginning machine quilting class to get the most out of your domestic home machine. Quilt making is a combination of skills coming together to create and make something beautiful and practical. This class covers the practical means to achieve beautiful work; from accurate piecing to options in free-motion quilting. Teri shows us the little tricks that make all the difference in piecing and quilting. We'll make a small quilt and then move onto practice pieces. The capacity for this class is 20 students. Registration for this class will close on October 19, 2023. This class is presented in collaboration with the John C. Campbell Folk School. There will be an optional Orientation and Closing Ceremony hosted from the Folk School campus that students can attend online. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/free-motion. Price: $308. Instructor: Teri Lucas. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Quilting. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $120 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: Book: Color, Thread & Free-Motion Quilting Batt Scooters 60 weight thread for piecing and in the bobbin size 70/10 Microtex Needles One pre-marked quilt sandwich for practice, Students will also want to provide:Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $120 shipped to your door. Residents outside the… Thursday, October 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Color Theory for Quilt Makers

Lessonface Connector Color is an area of quilt making that quilters new and well-experienced struggle with, from selecting fabric to piece the quilt top to thread weight and color options. You will learn several techniques for selecting fabric, the color tools available and how to use them, and how to give a quilt depth, or change something that isn't quite working for you. At the end you will have a small series of quilts that are an inspiration for your next quilt. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/colortheory. Price: $200. Instructor: Teri Lucas. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Quilting. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Thursday, October 9, 2025, 6:12 PM – 8:42 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Make Sheepskin Mittens with Wool Embroidery

Lessonface Connector Jump into a cozy, interdisciplinary experience of all things sheep with this unique project! Explore Scandinavian-style wool-on-wool embroidery using hand dyed wool yarns from the instructor’s sheep on upcycled washed wool fabric, as well as learn how to stitch shearling sheepskin pelt to create the comfy chopper-style mittens. The leather is from the instructor’s farm’s sheep and is naturally bark tanned. An exciting attribute of this class is the sourcing network of the beautiful items that will arrive in your kit. Three, small-scale woman-owned operations from rural Wisconsin make each of the elements possible—Laura’s farm that raises the sheep, the artisan mill that spins and dyes the yarn, and the natural tannery that turns the hides into leather. Savor this multi-faceted course infused with cozy stories and warm hands for years to come. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/mittens. Price: $330. Instructor: Laura Berlage. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Leather. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $180 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: -Bark tanned shearling sheepskin pre-cut pieces for mittens: choose from unisex small, medium, or large. -5 colors of wool yarn from instructor’s sheep. -Washed wool fabric with design: please choose black, teal, or red. -Embroidery needle. -Glover’s needles and faux sinew for stitching -PDF of photo essay for additional… Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Temari Basics

Lessonface Connector Learn three of the foundational temari stitch techniques (wrapped bands, spindles, triwings) in this basics-focused series. You'll need to know how to make a base beforehand (video provided), but no prior experience is necessary! Whether you want a refresher, have tried picking temari up on your own before but not quite gotten it, or just want to try something completely new, all are welcome. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/temari. Price: $180. Instructor: Dana Watson. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Needlework & Thread Art. Class Materials: Students will need to prepare an already wrapped base (requiring core material, yarn, serger thread), size 5 pearl cotton in 3-4 colors of their choice, a long sharp darner needle (ie, sashiko or Brazilian embroidery needle), thread scissors, pins (multicolored if possible), and a measuring tape with cm markings. 1/4" wide paper strips (as from a paper shredder or for use in paper quilling) are very useful but not required if you have a measuring tape and a willingness to do math. Saturday, October 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

All About Jigs for Fiddle

Lessonface Connector Have you ever wanted to join a Celtic jam session but been intimidated by the confusing variety of tune types in Celtic music?  In this class series we'll focus on jigs; specifically double, single, slip, and hop jigs. Explore the difference between double jigs and slip jigs, then later how to identify single and hop jigs. Ten common tunes as well as lesser-known ones will be covered over the five weeks. Standard notation will be provided and slow, play-along recordings will help us learn by ear. Students may be accommodated on fretted instruments by prior approval from the instructor. The series is intended for fiddlers who already play a handful of tunes with confidence. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/jigs. Price: $100. Instructor: Rebecca Spann. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Functional instrument. Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Fun Fiddle Basics

Lessonface Connector You've got a half dozen or so tunes under your fingers but what is the difference between a hoedown and a hornpipe? When they say "Key of A" how does that help you play along? Come with your questions and your bow rosined and we will smooth out some bumps in the fiddling journey and learn some fun tunes along the way. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/fiddlebasics. Price: $120. Instructor: Jennifer Armstrong. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Class Materials: Tuned fiddle and rosined bow ready to go and an easy going attitude. Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Needle Felt a Pumpkin

Lessonface Connector Needle felting is fun and accessible! Learn the art of turning wool roving into adorable pumpkins! No previous experience necessary, and all that tiny stabbing with the felting needle can be excellent therapy. This dry method of felting truly is a magical experience. Suitable for beginners but also fun for felters with experience. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/apply/Needle-Felt-Pumpkin. Price: $82. Instructor: Laura Berlage. Session Type: Single Day. Program Area: Felt Making. Age Range: Adults. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $42 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: • 1 Foam work pad • 2 38-gauge felting needles (sharp!) • 2 pipe cleaner pieces for vines armature • Generous quantities of wool for your project , Students will also want to provide:• Wool roving suitable for felting in oranges and green • A piece of pipe cleaner (preferably green) • A felting pad (upholstery foam works well)… Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Woodturning: Plate with Basket Illusion Rim

Lessonface Connector Learn to turn a wooden platter that resembles a woven basket with a colored, beaded rim. In your own shop, with simple tools, discover how to create personalized jigs from scrap wood and then use them to turn a platter that tricks and delights the eyes. Gain a deeper understanding of wood choice, pattern design, and shape, and try out applying color and wood-burned embellishment as you explore your own unique style. Students should have access to a lathe, hand tools, a band saw, and come with basic knowledge of turning a platter or bowl. The capacity for this class is 12 students. Registration for this class will close on December 08, 2023. This class is presented in collaboration with the John C. Campbell Folk School. There will be an optional Orientation and Closing Ceremony hosted from the Folk School campus that students can attend online. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/WoodturningPlate. Price: $150. Instructor: Jeff Hornung. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Woodturning. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Woodturning lathe, woodturning chuck, appropriate bowl turning tools, Live center, drive spur or woodworm screw and at least 2 blanks appropriate for bowl turning. Fresh or green wood is suggested but not required. On the second bowl you will be provided with a list of hobby type acrylic paints to recreate a faux metal look. Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Bark-Tanned Sheepskin Hat with Bead Embroidery

Lessonface Connector Hold your head high in style with this combo sheepskin leatherworking and stash-busting hat-making class. Work with beautiful, naturally bark-tanned shearling sheepskin from the instructor’s farm, combined with an invitation to play with decorative millinery techniques such as bead embroidery, plaiting, and feather accents. Express your individuality by raiding your stash (or local shops and thrift stores) for beads, yarn, and embellishments to create a piece that is totally unique and yours. Beginner friendly, while being engaging for all skill levels. An exciting attribute of this class is the sourcing network of the beautiful items that will arrive in your kit. Two, small-scale woman-owned operations from rural Wisconsin make each of the elements possible—Laura’s farm that raises the sheep and a natural tannery that turns the hides into leather. Savor this multi-faceted course infused with cozy stories and warm heads for years to come. ** Course Overview ** 3 2-Hour Sessions, a week apart with hom… Online Location: https://lessonface.com/sheepskinhat. Price: $245. Instructor: Laura Berlage. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Needlework & Thread Art. Age Range: Adults. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $125 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: • Bark tanned shearling sheepskin pre-cut pieces for the hat. (Please choose between white or gray wool). • Glover’s needles and faux sinew for stitching • Obenauf’s Heavy Duty Leather Preservative (oil and beeswax product) • Feathers from the instructor’s poultry. • PDF of photo essay for additional instructions. Finished hats… Saturday, October 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Quilting Ornaments: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Stars!

Lessonface Connector Make 3 twinkling, quilted Star Ornaments by machine to sparkle on your tree. Enjoy learning our easy, 4-step method trace, iron, snip, & stitch to machine reverse applique and applique for two ornaments made speedier with appli-quilting. Construct the 3rd ornament by paper-piecing with step-by-step instructions. Perfect your zig-zag/ satin-stitch work skills while making something beautiful. All skill levels welcome from confident beginners of all ages on up, who have comfort using a sewing machine. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/quiltingornaments. Price: $295. Instructor: Margaret Willingham. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Quilting. Skill Levels: All Levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $55 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: Twinkling Star Ornament Kits: Fabric + Pattern (Choose the kit colorway you want) Fabric for Top, Binding & Backing: Colors refer to pics at right for a reference point 1 Fat Eighth - Red - Ornament 1: Machine Reverse Applique; Ornament 2: Machine Applique 1 Fat Quarter - Yellow/ Orange - Ornament 1: Machine Reverse Applique;… Monday, October 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Hammered Dulcimer - Taking the Next Step

Lessonface Connector Now that you can play melodies on your instrument, it’s time to work on refining basic skills and techniques. Explore simple embellishment techniques to "dress up" your melodies and start to understand the use of chord patterns to enhance and create interest in your tunes. Online Location: https://lessonface.com/hammered2. Price: $200. Instructor: Anne Lough. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Music. Age Range: Adults. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Hammered Dulcimer in good tune. I'll be providing PDF's of material closer to the time of class. Monday, October 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.

Watercolors Made Easy! (October 2025)

Lessonface Connector Watercolors are not difficult! This carefully designed class will allow all participants to become comfortable creating watercolor paintings of various subjects and sizes, using a variety of painting methods. The class will explore background washes, color contrasts and complements, light and dark emphasis, masking, foreground and background structure, overall composition, and how the eye and mind see art. Participants will produce many watercolor paintings to examine and refine their understanding of the "best practices" of watercolor painting. Online Location: https://Lessonface.com/WatercolorsMadeEasyOct. Price: $305. Instructor: Joe Synan. Session Type: Multi Day. Program Area: Painting. Skill Levels: Beginner. Intermediate. Class Materials: Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $60 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.The kit includes: 5 x 7 high-quality watercolor paper – 40 pieces 8 x 10 high-quality watercolor paper – 2 two pieces 8 x 10 mats for 5 x 7 images, High quality –20 mats, Students will also want to provide:Watercolor paints… almost any quality will be OK Watercolor paint brushes… almost any quality will be OK Paper towels, facial tissue,… Monday, October 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit lessonface.com.