BIO
Karen considers herself a fiber artist and learned
to tat as a teen from her grandmother in rural Nebraska. In the past 15
years, she has developed her own tatting patterns and designs and hopes
to publish her first tatting book very soon.
Class 1 with Karen Bovard
Tatted Bauble or Bobble Sheath, Friday, 2:00 to 5:00
Needle and Shuttle,
Intermediate,
Techniques
Description
In this class the student will learn the differences between Bauble Tatting and Bobble Tatting. Then we will learn how to tat a sheath for a scissor or small cylindrical object by the two techniques. |
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Techniques
Bobble Tatting created with tatted rings & Bauble Tatting created with tatted chains
Skill Level
The tatter must be comfortable in the basics of tatting: double stitches to make rings and chains, picots and joins.
Supplies
- Two shuttles wound with two different colors of either contrasting or coordinating thread for the Bobble Tatted piece. The two threads should be the same size/weight and if possible of the same manufacturer.
- A shuttle and ball of thread wound continuously for the Bauble Tatted piece.
- Size 20 thread is recommended.
Class 2 with Karen Bovard
Karen’s Keltic Tatting, Saturday, 9:00 to 10:30
Needle and Shuttle, Beginners and Intermediate, Techniques
Description
In this class using basic tatting techniques (double stitch to make rings and chains, picots, and joins), the tatter will learn a new form of Celtic Tatting to create 3 different patterns in the form of edgings.
Techniques
Working two separate shuttle and ball thread combinations in various color combinations, the tatter will learn how to ‘capture’ chain elements inside ring elements.
Skill Level
The tatter must be comfortable in the basics of tatting: double stitches to make ring and chains, picots and joins.
Supplies
- Two shuttles wound continuously with two different colors of ball thread for each edging.
- If time allows we will try to start a second edging which will require 2 more shuttles wound continuously with two different colors of ball thread.
- Instructor recommends Size 10 or 20 thread to see what you are doing as you learn--however any size thread will work. All the threads should be the same size/weight. The two thread sources should be of contrasting or coordinating colors to distinguish the differences in working the pattern.
Class 3 with Karen Bovard
Interlocking Rings and Split Rings Medallion, Saturday, 1:30 to 5:00
Needle and Shuttle, Intermediate, Techniques
Description
In this class we will be creating a motif that is made up of Interlocking Rings and Split Ring rounds. Done in two or thread different colors of thread it will be a stunning piece. |
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Techniques
The tatter will learn how to make a round of Interlocking Rings for the inner and outer rounds. You will learn how to join the last ring to the first ring to finish and create a continuous round. Split Ring technique will be taught to create the middle round.
Skill Level
The tatter must be comfortable in the basics of tatting: double stitches to make ring and chains, picots and joins. Experience with Split Ring tatting technique is helpful but not required.
Supplies
- For each of the outer and inner Interlocking Rings, you will need a shuttle wound with thread. For the Split Ring round, you will need two shuttles wound with thread. The two threads/shuttles can be wound continuous but is not required.
- Karen recommends size 10 or 20 thread to see what you are doing as you learn--however any size thread will work. All the threads used in the piece should be the same size/weight. Each round can be a different color.
Night Owls Class with Karen B., Friday night, after Tat & Chat and until.....
Ergonomics of Tatting, Lacemaking and Needlework
Description
Karen B. has researched material on this topic and will present a lecture
about her findings. It will give the you information about lighting,
seating, posture, breaks, and stretching exercises for longer, more
productive tatting time.
On Time: As a courtesy to your teacher and your classmates, please arrive ON TIME to your scheduled classes. If you finish your project early, or would like additional time to visit, shop, or see the lace display, you may leave any class early.
Inquiries
Teacher email: kbovard@creighton.edu
General Tat Days Classes questions: teachers@palmettotatters.org
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General Registration Questions: registrar@palmettotatters.org
Class Schedule | Teachers | Tat Days 2006 |
