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Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 Posted in Current Issue, Events, Fiber Arts Education, General News, New Items | No Comments »Get updates on classes, regional fiber-arts happenings, and in-store events and sales!
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Then, we’ll send you two free pattern download links, as well as information about regional happenings of interest.
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Two free pdf patterns? Yes! One is our Alpine Topper pattern – a favorite for knitters, and the other is our Organic Cottolin Tea Towel pattern, a favorite weaving pattern.
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FiberME 2013: Come see what Maine has to offer
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 Posted in Events, Fiber Arts Education, General News | No Comments »Why FiberME 2013?
You won’t want to miss FiberME 2013, this year’s new and revised week long fiber tour of fabulous Maine fiber sites. Artists’ studios, farms, mills, galleries, and educational locations are so interesting and all while you enjoy the beauty of coastal Maine in the peak of summer. While you can find a list of all of the weeks visits and activities on our website, we wanted to fill in some details about two of the new visits that we’re excited about for this summer.
The newly founded Maine Top Mill in Waldoboro is a new venue this summer. The Mill started up operations in April, 2012, as a center for processing small batch, high grade top from local alpacas and sheep, offering small farmers and growers a place to have their high quality fiber processed, and contributing to sustainable local fiber production while helping to sustain a rural farming lifestyle.
The Maine Top Mill is also an educational center with a classroom/workspace where classes in grading, animal nutrition, and fiber arts are being scheduled.
The Maine Top Mill is involved in several areas of research including animal nutrition, fiber blending to foster better quality and stronger animals and fiber, and creating new combinations of compatible natural fiber blends. Some of their early experiments in fiber blending include bamboo and silk.
Cloud Hollow Farm in Waldoboro owned by Bob and Erin Weintraub will be another high point of our tour. The Weintraubs breed animals recognized for high quality fiber, plus they offer stud service and sell their animals for fiber production and companionship.
The Maine Top Mill and Cloud Hollow Farm are excellent examples of ongoing efforts to strengthen a sustainable rural farm lifestyle in Maine. Both Cloud Hollow Farm and Maine Top Mill have researched and installed more efficient lighting (through the use of LED lights), solar technology for heating and hot water, and introduced waterfowl (ducks and geese) for pest control. Both are dedicated to developing a higher quality lifestyle and a gentler impact on Maine’s environment.
For more information, check out all the details of FiberME 2013. Learn about each day’s destinations and the artists we’ll be visiting. More postings are coming soon but don’t wait to sign up!
Tour Maine, see its vibrant fiber arts: announcing FiberME 2013
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 Posted in Events, Fiber Arts Education, General News | No Comments »
Last year’s FiberME - a 5 day tour of all things fiber in the beautiful state of Maine – was such a success, we couldn’t wait to start planning FiberME 2013. The dates are set and the final details are being worked out as we speak. This year we’ve added a special day in Bath with a ‘make it and take it’ class in the morning with Maine rug hooking artist Susie Stephenson and a fiber craft fair in the afternoon with fiber artists from all over the state. The tour will kick off Sunday, August 4th, with a Welcome Reception at Halcyon Yarn and we will close out the week Friday afternoon, August 9, with a traditional Lobster Bake on the shore.
Details will be posted on our website as soon as they are available. For immediate inquiries, feel free to contact me directly by e-mail at classes@halcyonyarn.com or call 1-800-341-0282 Wednesday-Friday and ask for Jane.
It’s going to be an exciting time. I hope you join us.
Fall and Winter Classes at Halcyon Yarn
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 Posted in Events, Fiber Arts Education, General News | No Comments »
Our classes through February 2013 are now on-line. Take a peek.
The school year is in full swing. Don’t let the children in your lives be the only ones taking classes. Sign-up for a class at Halcyon Yarn. Enjoy the pleasure of learning a new craft or refining an existing one. The thought of classes might not elicit a smile from the kids, but as an adult it’s an exciting opportunity. So go ahead and indulge yourself with the gift of time and learning.
We offer a wide variety of classes. This session we have classes in rug hooking, felting, knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving and new this session, rug braiding. There’s sure to be a class for everyone.
Openings for FiberMe 2012
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012 Posted in Events, Fiber Arts Education, General News | No Comments »
Dear Fiber Friends,
Unexpectedly, FiberME 2012 has room for several more people on our amazing Maine fiber adventure!
Have you heard about FiberME? Were you hoping to be a part of this amazing event?
We’ve just had several spots open up on our sold out tour… Don’t miss your chance to join Halcyon Yarn for five fiber filled days in Maine this summer!
Due to a broken leg, several who had signed up for the tour have had to cancel, they will be missed and we’re hoping they’ll be the first ones on the bus next summer. Please join us in sending them good wishes for a speedy recovery!
Meanwhile, our first annual FiberME Tour is shaping up to be a fantastic event, you’ll have to hurry though because August will be here before you know it. We have several spaces available for our tour running from August 6th through 10th. We’ll be spending time with some of Maine’s finest fiber artists, visiting working fiber farms and spinning mills, taking a journey up to the Haystack School and boat ride to Cabbage Island for a traditional coastal clambake! For complete details and a full itinerary of farms, studios, mills and more please call or click here to visit the website.
There’s truly nothing better than summer in Maine – except a fiber arts summer in Maine – we’d love to have you join us!
Felting Classes you Don’t Want to Miss
Monday, May 21st, 2012 Posted in Fiber Arts Education, General News | No Comments »The time is fast approaching for internationally acclaimed felter, Martien VanZuilen, to teach at Halcyon Yarn. Being from Australia, this is a rare opportunity to take one of her classes. Don’t miss this chance to take a class from this remarkable teacher! Take a look at our previous post to find out more about Martien or visit her website.
Choose from 2 different classes.
Multiple Resists & Repurposed Knitwear: Felt Adventures of the Irresistible Kind June 24-26, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM each day.
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Advanced Techniques in Hand-Felted Jewelry June 28-30, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM each day.
For more information call Halcyon Yarn (1-800-341-0282 or 207-442-7909) or email classes@halcyonyarn.com.
Australian Felt Maker and Teacher Martien VanZuilen Coming to Halcyon Yarn
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 Posted in Events, Fiber Arts Education, General News | 1 Comment »Don’t miss an opportunity to learn from Martien VanZuilen. We’re well acquainted with her remarkable teaching ability and the wonderful artistry of her work and with what a great time students have in her classes. Martien’s visits are always filled with great fun and phenomenal learning experiences. She seamlessly accommodates different levels of abilities and expertise, allowing both advanced or less experienced felters to benefit from her classes. You will be able to work at your own speed and hone your skills while getting Martien’s excellent guidance and suggestions to further develop your work. This year we’re thrilled to offer the following classes:
Multiple Resists & Repurposed Knitwear: Felt Adventures of the Irresistible Kind June 24-26, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM each day.
and
Advanced Techniques in Hand-Felted Jewelry June 28-30, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM each day.
Class fee for each class is $300.00, OR $250.00 if registered before May 1, 2012. To receive the discount use code MVZ2012. THAT’S A $50.00 DISCOUNT ON EACH CLASS! Class fee does not include a small materials fee to be paid directly to the instructor. A list of additional materials and equipment will be sent upon registration.
For more information call Halcyon Yarn (1-800-341-0282 or 207-442-7909) or email classes@halcyonyarn.com.
Don’t Miss FiberME 2012, A Guided Tour of Maine’s Fiber Arts Community
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 Posted in Events, Fiber Arts Education, General News | 5 Comments »
Imagine spending 5 fiber filled days in the beautiful state of Maine this summer. Join us, August 6-10 for FiberME 2012, as we visit artists’ studios, spinning mills, fiber producing farms, beautiful galleries and educational centers, as well as enjoy a few traditional Maine summer activities! The FiberME 2012 tour is a great opportunity to meet new fiber friends, relax in the natural beauty of Maine and to inspire your passion for fiber arts. More about this fantastic fiber adventure can be found by visiting www.halcyonyarn.com, FiberME 2012. For additional questions contact Jane at Halcyon Yarn by calling 1-800-341-0282 or e-mail her at classes@halcyonyarn.com.
