West Coast Regional Pomegranate Conference
June 5, 6, 7 2012
Class Sessions
(all classes are 3 hours unless otherwise indicated)
BSS = Basic Sewing Supplies you may want to bring for Pomegranate Conference classes:
hand needles, pins, thread (selection of colors), fabric/thread scissors or snips, paper scissors, larger fabric scissors,
needle threader, seam ripper, tape measure or ruler, thimble, paper, pencils, pen, eraser, scotch tape, glue stick,
extension cord/power strip, portable lighting such as an OTT light, magnifying lamp or glasses, ziplock type
baggies in multiple sizes for your class projects
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Afternoon Session 2:45 to 5:45 PM
#101 Silk Painted Miriam’s Pillow Case –Smadar Knobler www.smadarsdesigns.com
• Class Description: Students will paint a silk pillow case using textile paints and stencils. A variety of
painting methods will be demonstrated, such as drawing with guta resist, mixing colors, shading,
painting wet on wet and using salt. If you've never painted on textiles before this will be a good
introduction.
• Skill Level: All levels–no previous painting experience is necessary.
• Students should bring: notebook, pencil, and wear old clothes for painting, and your imagination
• Kit cost: $10 includes one silk pillow case with zipper, 15" x 15", use of instructors: textile
paints, resist, stencils, brushes and salt.
#102 Counted Cross Stitch Afikomen Bag–Elizabeth Tarnove
• Class Description: This embroidery project consists of a border, the Hebrew word “Afikomen”, and a
grasshopper and frog representing two of the 10 plagues. It is worked in counted cross stitch on aida.
Instructions for finishing the piece into an Afikomen bag will be included.
• Skill Level: All levels
• Students should bring: Basic stitching supplies including scissors, 6-inch hoop (optional), extra
needles.
• Kit cost: $10 includes pattern graph with color photo and finishing instructions, 14-count white
aida (9" by 15"), floss, and needle
#103 Coiled Basketry Mezuzah–Julie Kornblum www.juliekornblum.com
• Class Description: The workshop will include a little history and a look at examples of different types of
coiled baskets. Ancient people used what they had on hand to make baskets and we’ll do the same. For
them it may have been bark from local trees, vines, fibers from the stems of plants, laces made from
animal hides or sinews. We’ll use what we have on hand: any kind and color of yarn or string; and used
plastic grocery bags, dry cleaners bags and similar discarded items. The mezuzah is about 5" tall by 113/4“wide.
• Skill Level: All levels
• Students should bring: 4 used plastic shopping bags, any color, scissors, pen and paper for taking notes.
Left over yarns from your stash - optional
• Kit cost: $10 includes handout, a few (2-3) used plastic bags, any color, left over yarns of various
colors and textures, a shin charm, large eyed tapestry needle
#104 Blackwork Magen David–(designed by Bernice Malatsky z’l), teacher --Carmi Vescelus
• Class Description: Presentation and instruction for this unique blackwork design, done in cotton threads
and suitable for a pillow or bag inset. A striking piece done in light on dark. 14"square fabric, 10" square
design
• Skill Level: All levels
• Students should bring: thread scissors, straight pins, if desired - magnifier, light and/or hoop
• Kit cost: $12 includes fabric, thread needle
#105 Applique and embroidery of Apple and/or Pomegranate Placemat for serving Rosh Hashana
honey–Judith Spector
• Class Description: Students will pick a pomegranate or apple design and the desired background
and will applique and then decorate the fruit with embroidery and, if desired, with a few beads.
All the steps will be explained and demonstrated so the project will be finished with ease.
• Skill Level: All levels, with basic embroidery experience
• Students should bring: Their own embroidery kit containing scissors - sharp, assorted sharp
needles (in case the provided ones take off), pencil, ruler, thimble (optional), glasses (if needed),
special light (optional), magnifying glasses (optional),an open mind and sense of adventure.
• Kit cost: $18 includes background fabric for embroidery and/or a placemat, applique design and
fabric for it, appropriate needles – one of each size, 4-embroidery threads, beads, hoop,
instructions and diagrams.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Morning Session 9:30 am to 12:30
#201 Needlework, “Let’s Make Magic”, Hamsa with Stitched Charms–Anne Cheek La Rose
• Class Description: We'll start with a brief overview of Amulets and working with perforated paper,
then start stitching. During the class we will have more discussion about Amulets, working with
perforated paper, and finishing possibilities for the Hamsa we are making. The finished design is 4 3/4"
wide x 7 1/2 " high, worked on perforated paper 6" x 9".
• Skill Level: All levels
• Students should bring: scissors, needle threader and magnifier–if needed and, if possible, a hemostat
(the lockable tweezers doctors use)
• Kit cost: $16 includes short history of amulets, 3 amulet charts, 2 alphabets for personalization, primer
on working with perforated paper, chart of stitches used, perforated paper (14 count), cotton floss (10
colors), metallic thread and tapestry needle
#202 African Folklore Embroidery, Choice of Judaic Design–Leora Raikin www.afelmbroidery.com
• Class Description: African Folklore Embroidery is a quilt art, fiber and needle art, wearable art and a
multi-cultural visual art. It involves, beads, buttons, threads and quilt fabric. It is for those who have
NEVER held a needle as well as for those who enjoy stitching, quilting, needle art, fiber arts, COLOR
AND CREATIVITY.
• Skill Level: All levels
• Students should bring: Pair of scissors- everything else is provided in the kit
• Kit cost: $18 includes printed design on fabric( 12" square), African hand-dyed threads, needle,
instructions
#203 & 303 Chai Sunset, a Geometric (designed by Gay Ann Rogers), teacher–Liz Lennert (2 session class)
• Class Description: A small design on congress cloth with varied stitches and metallic threads, finished
8"square
• Skill Level: All levels
• Students should bring: 10 inch stretcher bars, small scissors, magnification and/or task lighting if desired
• Kit cost: $50 includes instructions, canvas, threads, needle, Chai charm for the center, fabric 10"
square
(one time kit cost for both morning and afternoon class)
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#204 Blackwork, Burning Bush–Linda Rourman www.rourmantallitot.com
• Class Description :This project is made entirely in blackwork in various colors, depicting the burning
bush, also with the use of metallic gold braid outlining each flame. This can be turned into a 15" square
pillow for the Seder service or framed for a wall hanging.
• Skill Level: Advanced, and intermediate with some experience in blackwork
• Students should bring: Embroidery hoop, #24 or #26 tapestry needles, one regular needle,
thimble, scissors, needle threader
• Kit cost: $25 includes 18" square 14 count Aida cloth with outline of burning bush, DMC cotton floss in
colors needed, 2 spools #4HL Kreinik gold braid, and 4 spools #12HL Kreinik gold braid, and
instructions with color key. The colors of the cotton floss are: 307, 351, 400, 606, 720, 721, 725, 742,
783 old, 816, 830, 838, 869, 3776
#205 Leather Beaded Hamsa–Laura Silverman www.ArtiZenBeads.com
• Class Description: Using beautiful garment quality leathers as the base for your Hamsa, you will be
guided through the basic stitches of bead embroidery and then helped to create a One-Of-A-Kind Hamsa
through mixed media techniques that can be used either as a large pendant or a wall hanging.
Approximate size 3" by 5".
• Skill Level: Should be able to handle a needle and thread
• Students should bring: Required: Sharp Scissors, large and small If available, thimble, magnifying
System for needle work if available. If the student wears reading glasses and has more than one pair,
wearing two pair at the same time will work as well as a magnifying system. Optional: Beads, buttons,
charms, broken jewelry that has parts that you might like to reuse. Threads, Yarns, or other scraps that
might be used in designing a Hamsa that is very personal to you. Daylight Lamps (Ott Lamps) if you
have them.
• Kit cost: $20 includes choices from Ms. Silverman’s extensive selection of designer garment
leathers in many texture sand colors to make their Hamsa; Access to Ms. Silverman’s Bead,
Pearl, Crystal, and Semi Precious bead collection to make their Hamsa. Students will be able to
use Ms. Silverman’s beading mats during class, glover (Leather) beading Needles, regular
beading needles, beading threads, “Lacy’s Stiff Stuff ©”, poster board, glue, Hamsa templates.
Detailed basic bead embroidery instructions.
Inspirational photos of Hamsas and Hamsa art
Students may purchase additional materials from Laura that she has available. Credit Cards are accepted.
#206 Quilted Hanukkah Placemat–Marsha Drennen
• Class Description: This class will be fun for beginners as well as more experienced quilters. You will
be taken step-by-step through the process of rotary cutting, machine piecing and fused applique to create
your placemat. Once the top is completed, students will mark, pin baste, and quilt their placemat
.
(Approximately 13" by 18")
• Skill Level: all levels
• Students should bring: white and gray cotton thread, embroidery scissors, safety pins size 0 or
1, straight pins, 1 new size 12 Microtex Sharp machine needle, pencil, blue water erasable
marking pen. IF
YOU HAVE: rotary cutter, rotary cutting mat, 6" or 6 ½" square acrylic ruler and 6" by 12" (or larger)
acrylic ruler, sewing machine, bobbins, 1/4" foot and foot that can be used for zigzag stitching (If
you don’t have the cutting tools or sewing machine, a few will be available to share)
• Kit cost: $10 includes all fabric for the placemat, directions and pattern for Hebrew letters for the
dreidel
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Afternoon Session 2:30 to 5:30 pm
#301 Silk Painted Table Runner–Smadar Knobler www.smadarsdesigns.com
• Class Description: Students will paint a silk scarf using textile paints and stencils. A variety of painting methods
will be demonstrated, such as drawing with guta resist, mixing colors , shading, painting wet on wet and using
salt. If you've never painted on textiles before this will be a good introduction
• Skill Level: All levels --no previous painting experience is necessary.
• Students should bring: notebook, pencil, and wear old clothes for painting, and your imagination
• Kit cost: $12 includes one Crepe de Chine silk scarf, 14" x 72", use of instructors: textile paints, resist, stencils,
brushes and salt
#302 Copper Etched Pomegranate Brooch or scarf pin–Ruth Shapiro www.growingupjewish.com
• Class Description: Metal etching is an easy way to add texture, words, embellishment and complexity to a piece
of metal. In this introductory workshop, learn how to etch on copper and brass. The workshop will include a
handout and all supplies and materials and pre-cut copper/brass shapes that can be used to make a finished piece.
You will choose to make either a scarf pin or a brooch*. When finished, you will be able to add beads and/or
other materials as you like. No experience with metal working is necessary, and you will take home a project you
will be proud to wear!
• Skill Level: All levels
• Students should bring: You should plan to have fun and get messy! Please bring old clothes and/or an
apron, and wear closed- toe shoes in case of spills. If you need magnifiers for close-up work, please bring
them along.
Please note that this is a technique that you will definitely be able to duplicate at home with a very minimal
amount of tools and supplies.
• Kit cost: $16 includes copper pomegranates already cut out 2 ½” x 2", wire, beads, dye, laquer, pin backs,
epoxy, sandpaper, gloves and consumables such as chemicals and resists for etching
#303 Chai Sunset, a Geometric (designed by Gay Ann Rogers), teacher–Liz Lennert
Second part of morning class–check #203 for details
• Class Description:
• Skill Level: All levels
• Kit cost: $50 (one time kit cost for both morning and afternoon class) includes instructions, canvas,
threads, needle
#304 Iris Folding Pomegranate–JoDee Kane (2 hour class)
• Class Description: Iris Paper Folding was introduced to the United States by Ecstasy Crafts at an annual Paper
Arts Weekend Workshop held in Burbank, California. The Author and teacher known as ERICA came from
Holland to introduce this technique in the early 90's. It is not only easy to learn but also a lot of fun because you
don't see the end result of your work until you've completed your piece. A pre-determined shaped hole is cut out
of a piece of card stock and you apply strips of lighter weight paper using a numbered pattern. When you
complete the pattern you will be left with a small opening in the center which will then be decorated with
embellishments. The technique, Iris Paper Folding, got its name from the opening in the center which reminds us
of the iris of the eye. Come join us for fun. A surprise pattern will be handed out at the end of class to do at home.
• Skill Level: All levels–no previous experience needed
• Kit cost: $5 includes one blank envelope, one blank 1/4 folded card (51/2 " X 4 1/4"), one pre-cut
pomegranate topper, pre-cut strips for the Iris work ,embellishments for the Iris and one resealable clear
plastic bag. A surprise pattern will be handed out at the end of class to do at home.
#305 Crocheted and Beaded Chapel Cap –Paula Tesler
• Class Description: Students will learn to crochet with beads by making a beaded white chapel cap with a
beaded shell border. They may also choose to make a beaded cap (full head) with an attached beaded flower.
• Skill Level: Must know how to crochet
• Students should bring: Crochet hooks, sizes F, G, H, scissors, yarn needle and tape measure
• Kit cost: $9 includes 1/2 skein TLC Baby yarn, white, sport weight (size 3), 1/2 package iridescent glass
beads, two flexible eye beading needles and one packet of instructions
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#306 Knit, 2nd Day of Creation (Sky and Ocean) Blue Scarf–Fiona Taylor
• Class Description: Explain pattern, including showing the components used to make the scarf,
discuss options for scarf width and length to suit individual preferences; demonstrate technique
for using “Sashay” yarn, knitting into mesh track, show cast-on technique, assist participants with
knitting; show cast-off technique and finishing to bind in ends, demonstrate how to attach ribbons
and charms to the ends of the scarf
• Skill Level: Must know how to knit
• Students should bring: scissors and a regular sewing needle
• Kit cost: $13.50 includes knitting needles, Sashay yarn, 4 charms and ribbon
Thursday, June 7, 2012 Morning Session 9:00 am to 12:00
#401 Silk Painting Gelt Purse–Smadar Knobler
www.smadarsdesigns.com
• Class Description: Students will paint a silk purse using textile paints. A variety of painting methods will
be demonstrated, such as drawing with guta resist, mixing colors , shading, painting wet on wet and using
salt. If you've never painted on textiles before this will be a good introduction
• Skill Level: All levels-- no previous painting experience is necessary.
• Students should bring: notebook, pencil, and wear old clothes for painting, and your imagination
• Kit cost: $15 includes white silk Charmeuse purse with zipper, 7" x 7", use of instructors: textile paints,
resist, stencils, brushes and salt
#402 Paperfolded Yarmulke–Cathy Perlmutter (2 hour class)
http://www.judaiquilt.com/Easy_Paper_Fold_Jewish_Art_hats.html.)
• Class Description: Paper kippot are fun, artistic, personal and recyclable alternatives to
traditional bulk-quantity kippot. (Examples are at
http://www.judaiquilt.com/Easy_Paper_Fold_Jewish_Art_hats.html.) In this class, you’ll learn everything
you need to make paper kippot, just for fun, and/or for a simcha. First, see (and feel) a wide (and wild)
variety of paper kippot, and discuss how they’re made and embellished. “Shop” (included in your kit
charge) from a variety of inspiring papers. Learn how to cut and fold each of the 6-8 patterns in the
teacher’s booklet. Learn about a wide array of embellishment techniques, from stamping to mixed media
collage. If there’s time, begin collage with the items the teacher brings, and learn how to finish at home.
Learn about different ways to personalize the inside of these hats, with names, date, monograms, etc.
BONUS: If there’s time, we’ll fold and cut the bonus patterns in the book that use the excess paper. These
include a pyramid table favor boxes, and matchbook notepads.
• Skill Level: All levels
• Students should bring: Optional: Bring beautiful/interesting paper that you’d like to turn into
kippot: 8” square minimum.
• Kit cost: $18 includes a hard copy of Cathy’s 20-page booklet, ‘e-z Paper Fold Jewish Art Hats’
(normally available only as an epattern). Multiple pieces of interesting paper. Glue stick. Six pieces of
plain copy paper with the different folding patterns copied onto them (with extras available).
#403 Assisi Embroidery, Pomegranate and Border - Ilene Minnich (2 hour class)
• Class Description: Assisi embroidery is a beautiful counted thread technique in which the main motifs are
outlined and left blank and the background is filled with monochromatic stitches. This project is a 4" x 4"
design of an ornate Pomegranate, surrounded by a continuous border of pomegranates. The outlines and
borders will be worked in either an outline or double running stitch. The background will be worked in
cross stitch. Several color choices will be available at the beginning of class.
• Skill Level: All levels
• Kit cost: $14 includes 28-count off white linen, silk floss, needle and instructions
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#404 Beaded Pomegranate Chatelaine–Fran Cohan (2 hour class)
• Class Description: Create a unique Chatelaine using extra beads from your needlework projects. Use this
around your neck to keep your sewing tools in one place. It is designed to be a tape measure as well as a
tool holder
• Skill Level: All levels
• Students should bring: scissors, ruler or tape measure, any beads or buttons you want to incorporate in
project
• Kit cost: $12 includes instructions, one pomegranate charm, one I (love) to Sew charm, enough beads* to
create a chatelaine approximately 36” long ,beading wire, crimp beads, and four clasps to attach your
scissors, needle threader, or other tool.
*beads may vary from picture. **Breast cancer bead available as an additional charm.
#405 Huck Towel, “Rachatz” (Wash)–Barbara Goldstone
• Class Description: Huck weaving is a counted thread surface work from Sweden. We will create
geometric inspired motifs as borders for hand towels that are appropriate for Shabbat or holiday use.
• Skill Level: All levels; some experience with following a chart is helpful.
• Students should bring: Scissors, 18 inch ruler, 1 spool bright colored sewing thread (red or orange), any
aids that you use such as magnifier or needle threader
• Kit cost: $12 includes huck fabric, floss, tapestry needle, pins, directions and diagrams.
#406 How to Make a Tallit–Rita Lipshutz, (1 hour class)
• Class Description: How to make a tallit, lecture and discussion
• Skill Level: All levels
• Students should bring: pen
• Kit includes: $2.00 includes How to Make a Tallit booklet
#406 How to Design a Needle point–Judith Pettigrew (1 ½ hour class)
• Class Description: You don’t need to be an artist to design your own needlepoint canvas! Students wil
learn how to use readily available source materials as inspiration and templates for creating their own
designs. Students will also learn easy techniques to transfer the designs onto canvas.
• Skill Level: All levels
• Students should bring: A sense of fun and wonder
• Kit cost: $5.00 includes one 9" blank needlepoint canvas, one sharpie pen, photocopied design
inspirations, resource lists for design ideas
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