In this class we will learn how to manipulate 3 colors of thread using hybrid Pearl Tatting and other techniques such as Zig-Zag/Node Stitch and Spiral.

Beaded floral motifs are a fun way to add texture and interest to multimedia jewelry. The graduated flowers build upon each other affording the budding jewelry designer a variety of sizes while also offering cohesive design elements.

Make a motif with buttons and block tatting

Skills needed: rings, chains, joins, picots

Techniques taught: block tatting, joining to buttons.

This is a simple project class, but it's possible that one could learn how to attach tatting directly to a finding via 'mignonnette-join' technique.

Make a beaded Cloverleaf Earrings and Pendant set!

Techniques & Elements: Chains, Up-Beads, Down-Beads Working with metallic thread & Thrown Rings

Four ring butterflies gather to dance as a square motif! Four butterflies combine into a small square while four small squares combine into a large square. Motifs can be joined to other motifs in progress - square or rectangular mats or tablecloths are possible!

Gary's flower (aka stacked picots).
Celtic-style tatting (ala Rosemarie Peel) using three motifs. A spoke, a wheel, and a joining motif to create a Celtic look.
This project can be tatted traditionally or the frontside/backside method by either shuttle or needle.
Needle instructions ARE NOT included but are easily interpreted by a needle tatter.

Helix Tatting, Rings, SCMR, TOR, working with up beads and down beads

Make a pair of earings (beaded or plain) using modified pearl tatting

Techniques & Elements: Alternate pearl tatting & Single Shuttle Split Ring; Working with Up-beads, & Down-Beads.

This cute little baby elephant is made with chains and split rings and rings on split rings. You will also learn the CTJ(Continuous thread join). Don't let the split rings scare you. We will work on learning that skill. It opens the door to so many possibilities.

Comparable in size to a healthy red-oak acorn, these colorful, bead-jeweled acorns are a decorative fall accent for a wreath, or in a bowl on the table, or to carry in a tatting kit as a pretty and ouch-proof home for pins and needles.

This chain-only project hides a secret in its unusual construction. From the outside you can see its alternating floating, beaded petals but they're anchored to an inside layer that makes the bag sturdier and more substantial - not to mention useful! You're tatting the lining at the same time you're tatting the beaded outside. This bag can hold a coin handkerchief, small coin purse and a few extra teabags.

Tatting a beaded bracelet using Rhoda Auld's Piggyback bead technique. Need to tat Rings, Long Picots, Bead onto Picots, Loop over Bead, Chains, Picots, Lock Joins. I will teach the Piggyback bead technique.

Using single beads and double beads, make a ring and chain edging to spell out a message in Morse Code.

This butterfly is ideal for adding to home decor like fresh cut or potted
greenery or flowers, for use as a paperclip book mark or hair decoration
because it is possible to create it as a 3 dimensional object. It is helpful if
participants are familiar with floating rings, Catherine Wheel Joins and
inverted picots.

This class will introduce the tatter to TheShuttleSmith's approach to Split Ring Tatting Technique, specifically how to read and use 'illustrated' patterns. You will learn: how to identify and work TOR's (Thrown/Take-Off Rings) from a split ring; why the pattern path is the way it is written/illustrated; how to get information such as when to reverse work and use of FS/BS tatting. Karen will also discuss 3 different approaches to physically tat the split ring--specifically the 'second' part. Once you understand how to read TheShuttleSmith's illustrated pattern & are comfortable physically tatting SR's, you'll truly understand the 'Fun' in Split Ring Tatting!

This is a fun and easy pattern. Using your bright colors, this pattern can be used for a variety of things from coasters to jewelry. Originating from the center of a Dora Young "Pot Holder" pattern, I have added beads and a different final round to complement it.

In this class we will make a witch's broom using Turkish tatting techniques. Students should be comfortable with rings, chains, picots, joins, and unflipped stitches/ reverse stitches/ untatted stitches. This broom also utilizes cut picots.

Learn two ways of adding beads for an easy-to-make, easy-to-wear, quick-moving bracelet that uses mostly chains. Two sizes of beads add texture, variety and durability.

Sashiko is a Japanese handcraft that arose as a way to mend clothing. Now, sashiko is appreciated for its beauty and design. In this class students learn basic techniques such as starting, stopping, the ratio for stitches, which thread and fabric to use, and start a quick project.

Create a tatted cozy suitable for a 16 ounce Starbucks hot beverage cup or equivalent. It can be embellished with another tatted motif if desired. Techniques include split rings, split chains and broomstick picots

The tatter will tat a length of lace suitable for a lanyard, choker, bracelet, bookmark, clip on decoration; 2 variations are given, The work uses only rings and split rings.

The tatter can make a garland of butterflies to grace a Christmas tree - or the length of butterflies can be used as an edging. A slip-on ball ornament topper is also included. We will cover split rings in class.

Pineapples were everywhere in the TV show Psyche. Dexter the cat is a fun little pineapple project which features rings, chains, split rings, split chains and lock chains.

Let's celebrate being Loony About Tatting! This cute little chick is pretty easy to do. There are a couple of split rings and some bead joins, and drop picots, but she will be a fun addition to a card or shirt or baby bib.

Make a Nautilus Shell using Helix Tatting!

Techniques & Elements:
Helix Tatting working with down beads

Infinite symbol incorporated into a heart. Techniques are split rings, ring, half balanced double stitch and chains.

If you have said I will do that when pigs fly...Well now is your chance. Let's learn to make onion rings, split rings, rings on chains, and Victorian sets and make this pig fly.

Make a fun dangly, jingly, jangly, sparkly, spangly bracelet. Use sequins like the sample for a lightweight bracelet or add beads, bells, or multiple sequins to make your bracelet clink. This is a beginner friendly pattern.

A few simple techniques can enable the tatter to create a wider variety of jewelry pieces. Using cord, the student will learn how to create slide necklaces with cord and bead knotting using bead cord and tweezers.

Beaded earrings using Rhoda Auld's piggyback beads technique. Techniques: Techniques: Ring, Long Picot, Beads on threads, Beads onto Picot, Loop over Bead, Chain, Picot, Lock Join.

An unusual and fun pattern based on Dora Young techniques. A swirly pinwheel inside a snowflake shape. Skills needed are climbing out of ring with faux picot and lock joins.

Let's make a cute little sheep. Lots of things to learn ... SCMR, Curled sides in ring, Thrown off rings, Beads, use of a picot gauge. It will be so fun you will want to make a whole flock!!

This class will introduce the tatter to TheShuttleSmith's approach to Split Ring Tatting Technique, specifically how to read and use 'illustrated' patterns. You will learn: how to identify and work TOR's (Thrown/Take-Off Rings) from a split ring; why the pattern path is the way it is written/illustrated; how to get information such as when to reverse work and use of FS/BS tatting. Karen will also discuss 3 different approaches to physically tat the split ring--specifically the 'second' part. Once you understand how to read TheShuttleSmith's illustrated pattern & are comfortable physically tatting SR's, you'll truly understand the 'Fun' in Split Ring Tatting! Using a tiny, 6-ring, cross pattern, you will learn the basics of The ShuttleSmith's approach to the designs in her book series.

The class project is a butterfly motif using buttons and work in one pass. Students will probably not complete the motif in class, but should learn enough to finish on their own.

Skills needed: rings, chains, joins

Techniques taught: joining to buttons.

This pattern should be possible for needle tatters, but I would be able to give only limited advice.

This witch's hat is a great way to explore split rings and pointed chains. Students should be familiar with rings, chains, picots, and joins. Knowledge of split rings is beneficial, but students may learn pointed chains in class.