Spring Fling March 25-26 , 2017

The 2017 Spring Fling event will be held on Saturday, March 25 through Sunday, March 26, 2017.

We will once again convene at The Center located at 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park, IL 60464.

We will be holding classes in the log cabins nestled at the edge of the woods. According to The

Center’s rules, no alcohol is permitted.

The registration fee of $50.00 also includes meals—Saturday lunch as well as Sunday breakfast and

lunch. The menu will be included with your class confirmation letter.

Please read each of the class descriptions carefully noting the days, times and weaving levels when

making your selections. All weavers are expected to bring their own basic supplies. If you have any

questions, please contact Michelle Burns at (708) 301-5530 or ourpetzoo2@comcast.net.

Your registration form must be received by January 15, 2017 so class assignments can be made quickly. Classes fill quickly, so don’t delay. All registrations received after January 15 will be placed

in classes where space is available.

Class assignments will be sent and teachers notified as soon as possible after the forms have been

received and classes assigned. Class fees will be due February 15, 2017. No refunds will be

made after February 25, 2017.

Raffle Prize Donations If you have any donations for us or information on where to get basket-

related prizes, please contact Jane Dwyer (708) 732-0143 or

jdwyer7752@gmail.com. Bring your donations with you on the day of the

event.

We welcome the following teachers to Spring Fling 2017

Sandy Bulgrin..……………………………………….Franksville, WI

Jeanne Dudley…….….……………………...………Troy Mills, IA

Marilyn Parr…………………………………………Stanton, MI

Marlys Sowers.……………..………………………..Milo, IA

Spring Fling Schedule

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Hotel Information *** PLEASE NOTE ***

We have not reserved a block of rooms, so please check out on-line specials for

hotels closest to the The Center.

Country Inn and Suites (708) 560-9300

18315 S. LaGrange Rd, Tinley Park, IL

The hotel is just north of I 80 on LaGrange Rd.

Hilton Garden Inn 18335 South La Grange Rd, Tinley Park, IL

(708) 429-2266

Directions to The Center From the North:

Take I—294 South to I—55 North to Chicago. Exit La Grange Rd South

to 131st

Street. Turn left (east) to Southwest Hwy. Turn left and The Center will be on the left.

Parking on the lower

level. Please use the upper level for handicapped parking and drop offs only.

From the South: Take I—55 North to I—80 East or I—57 North to I—80 West. Exit La Grange Rd. Turn North to 131

st

Street. Turn right (east) to Southwest Hwy. Turn left and The Center will be on the left. Parking on the

lower level. Please use the upper level for handicapped parking and drop offs only.

Saturday Sunday

8:00 am Set-up

9:00 am Registration 8:00 am Registration / Breakfast

1:00 pm

Lunch

12:00 pm Lunch & Member Meeting

10:00 am - 6:30 pm Classes 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Classes

Vendors

There is still space available for vendors. The fee is $37 and also includes meals with us but only one

meal when The Center serves. Please contact Michelle Burns at (ourpetzoo2@comcast.net) if you have any

questions or are interested in being a vendor at this event.

Josephine’s Knot Sandy Bulgrin

All Levels 8 hrs

This unique ribbed style basket starts with a beautiful Josephine knot using #6 round reed the round reed. This knot forms the handle of the basket. Students will use a variety of weaving materials to create a beautiful ribbed basket. Round reed, mini sea grass, ¼”, 11/64” and 3/16” flat and flat oval reed. Each basket will be unique and different. A fun class.

Dimensions: 10” Diameter x 7” H $60

Kitchen Broom and Dustpan Set Jeanne Dudley

All Levels

Broom: Learn to tie a wonderful and very

useful large kitchen broom onto a pine sassafrass stick handle. The broom will be stitched flat with two rows of stitching. Students will also learn to weave leather strips for the handle grip and also cover the top of the wire of the broom straw. Dustpan: Learn the technique of weaving

leather strips around the wooden handle of a very useful dustpan. The dustpan will stand-alone as you sweep. Leather may be chosen to match your broom.

Hand and foot strength is a must!

$75

SATURDAY CLASSES

Piggyback Whirls Marilyn Parr

Intermediate 8 hrs

This basket is woven on an Amish made oval base. As students weave, they will be working on shaping, 3 and 4 -rod wale, inserting overlays, stack-weave, and making circles. A specially designed leather handle will add a unique touch to the basket. Color choices will be provided. Spokes will be inserted and weaver-ready for class.

Dimensions: 13" wide, 11" deep and 20'' tall (includes

handle)

$96

Harvesting Basket Marlys Sowers

All Levels 8 hrs

This is a large round harvesting basket with oak wood rims made by Jeff Sowers. Students will start with a frame that has one main rib already attached. They will weave the rib style basket using different kinds of willow that I raise.

Dimensions:

18” Diameter x 2” W x 8” Deep $85

SATURDAY CLASSES

Caned Trivet Sandy Bulgrin

All Levels

Always wanted to learn the seven step

caning process? Here is your chance to

learn the seven steps and gain confidence

to tackle that chair you have always

wanted to finish. A wonderful addition to

your home décor to use as a dish trivet or

an excellent setting for a plant.

Dimension: 8” Square $42

Cob-Webber Broom Jeanne Dudley

All Levels 4 hrs

Pick out a unique stick----many lengths to pick from to weave the very useful cob-webber round broom. Learn to weave the actual broom stalk to attach your broom to the stick. The student will also learn to stitch the broom round. Many colors of string will be available to choose from.

$45

SUNDAY CLASSES

Stash and Go Marilyn Parr

Intermediate 6 hrs

This tote can be used as a file box or remove the plastic insert and carry it as a tote. The base and leather handles are made by local Amish gentlemen. Color choices will be available at class. You will work on shaping and inserting color overlays. Kit includes plastic file box.

Dimensions: 16" wide, 9.5" deep, and 12"

tall

$85

Naturals Basket Marlys Sowers

All Levels 6 hrs

Students will start with a frame that has 3 ribs already in it and weave with a variety of natural materials. I will have willow, dogwood, yellow dogwood, rush, sea grass, red pulit and a variety of other materials for weaving the basket. The basket will have 4 willow feet and there will be a variety of materials to embellish baskets.

Dimensions: 12” x 12” $60

SUNDAY CLASSES

Plan now —— Sign up before 1/15/2017

Teachers’ Biographies

Sandy Bulgrin Sandy has been teaching basket weaving for over 28 years, having started by instructing 4-H

children, which she continues today. Sandy taught at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

Sandy enjoys teaching at the museums in Racine and Kenosha. She taught at basket and gourd

events and retreats in Arkansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, Missouri,

Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana: and on the high seas of the basket weaving cruise.

Sandy is also co-chair of the Basket Cruise.

Jeanne Dudley Jeanne taught 33 years at North Linn Comm. Schools. She has an MA in Fiber Arts and Art

Education and has been making brooms for the past 9 years in the traditional Ozark Shaker-style.

She has been a basket weaver for 29 years and teaching for the past 24 years. Many of her

weaving skills are incorporated into the making and teaching of brooms.

Jeanne offers basket weaving classes in her home studio and has taught broom making in IA,

AR, MO and WI.

Marilyn Parr Marilyn has been a basket weaver for over 35 years. She started out taking classes through a

Community Education Program and then later taught those classes to others. She attended

conventions as a student almost as long as she has been a weaver. Now, designing baskets has

become her ambition for the past 5 years. Marilyn also has a passion for quilting which

influenced some of her designs. She enjoys hunting as well which led to the incorporation of

antlers into her designs. Marilyn strives to design baskets that we can use daily or reflects the

love and respect she has for wildlife.

Marlys Sowers Marlys has been making baskets since 1985. She raises 13 different kinds of basket willow to

use in making rib-style, traditional-style, and many different shapes she incorporates into her

own designs. Marlys also makes several different kinds of Shaker, Appalachian, and Nantucket

baskets. Her husband Jeff Sowers makes her molds. She has demonstrated and taught at a

variety of conventions.

Spring Fling Registration Form March 25-26, 2017 The Center…….. PalosPark, Il Please Type or Print Clearly

Name…………………………………………………………………………………………

Address………………………………………………………………………………………

. City, State,

Zip……………………………………………………………………………… Phone (

)…………………………Email…………….………………………………..

LLBWA Member……...Yes…….No

Forms received after the January 15, 2017 deadline will be assigned classes subject to available space. Please mail your registration as soon as possible. The registration fee does not include class material fees that will be due by February 15, 2017. Indicate your first, second and third choices with a “1”, “2” and “3” respectively. Please do not list any classes you are not willing to take.

Teacher Saturday Class Choice Sunday Class Choice

Sandy Bulgrin Josephine’s Knot Caned Trivet

Jeanne Dudley Kitchen Broom & Dustpan

Cob-webber Broom

Marilyn Parr Piggyback Whirls

Stash and Go

Marlys Sowers Harvesting Basket

Naturals Basket

Spring Fling Registration Checklist

I have enclosed the registration fee made payable to the LLBWA $50.00 _____

If not a member of LLBWA, then dues are payable at this time $20.00 _____

Total Remitted

$_____ _____

I have enclosed a self-addressed envelope

_____

Send this form, a check for your fees made payable to LLBWA and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Michelle Burns 16819 Brentwood Ct Homer Glen, IL 60491

Please do not send any class fees at this time. Cancellations must be submitted in writing by mail or e-mail to Michelle Burns (ourpetzoo2@comcast.net) by February 15, 2017. This brochure is also available at www.llbwa.com under Events.