Workshops

Susan Feller conducts the following workshops at the studio in Hampshire County or for hire at guild and private groups.  Contact her for teaching fees and expenses at 304-496-8073 or info@ruckmanmillfarm.com

RETREAT INTO THE MOUNTAINS each Spring in Hampshire County, WV all fiber artists invited.  3 days RETREAT INTO THE MOUNTAINS

Designing a Rug with a Fraktur Flair- History of PA German art form related to frakturs (illuminated manuscripts:, proportion, elements and colors interpreted into rug hooking patterns

Design a pattern and color planning included in workshop 3 hours to 3 days.

1792 Certificate by Susan Feller

Manipulating Fibers for Dimensional Effects: Surface Design techniques Creating dimensional artwork, beginning with a stretched backer and using materials and tools to manipulate fabric such as felting needles, quilting layers, hooked and punch needles. ½ day to 3 days

Perspective Susan Feller

Art Principles and Elements of Design…for rughookers:  problem solving making samples first, exploring the” Design Basics for Rug Hookers”, title of book written by Susan and published by Stackpole Books Nov 2011.  three hours to full week Package of four experiments excellent tool for guild or two day workshop.

Dyeing Techniques for Beginners and the Adventurous.  At studio, learn steps to use wash-fast acid dyes for wool, silk or nylon

By appointment at studio hourly rate to assist in designing and colorplanning a rug, individuals or up to 6 per session

Contact:    Susan Feller at info@ruckmanmillfarm.com or call 304-496-8073
 See Calendar for Susan’s schedule of workshops around the country.

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