Gettin' Batty with It: Art-Batt Tools & Techniques

Class Time: Sunday, April 27, 2025, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Location: St. Louis Community College - Meramec Campus, 11333 Big Bend Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122. Check in at Registration 15 minutes prior to class starting at PE Building for location.

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This class takes place at The Foldout Cat's Booth 600/700 in the Vendor Marketplace.

Instructor: Q w/ Fold Out Cat

What is an art batt? How might you make one? What can you do with it, and why would you want to? How does a dog comb come into the fiber-prep picture? And what in the world is a rolag? Come card with Q and learn answers to those questions–and more. Yes, we ARE batty for batts–and we think you will be as well! Students will leave with the basic skills needed to create art batts, knowledge of some handy creative-carding tools, and fibery clouds of various kinds designed using ingredients from the unique Foldout Cat Batt Buffet and created using hand cards, blending boards, and drum carders. 

Skill Prerequisite: No prior knowledge of fiber prep in general or carding in particular needed to take this class, which is open to all but geared towards the beginner. 

Ages: Class open to students 12 years old and up. Students must be tall enough to reach the drum carders and to treat them with the care both student and carder deserve, and must be able to focus for the duration of the class.

Supplies: Included in Class Cost: Fiber and Use of Instructors Tools.

Additional Supplies Needed: None.

Homework: None.

Class Policies

• The class minimum is 4 students. If we are unable to fill these spots, we will cancel the class and provide a full refund.
• By signing up for this class, you have admission to Friday Night Vendor Marketplace Preview.
• If a class is sold out, click here to be placed on the Wait List.
• No refunds will be issued after April 1, 2024.
  
• For any cancellations prior to April 1, 2024, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed.