For the past 5 years I have been running Upper Room Studio as a retail Fiber Art Studio. I have learned so much and have met many wonderful people during that time. Over the years the direction of Upper Room Studio has changed and expanded and in order to make room for those new changes we are having to eliminate some of the old. We are excited to announce that Upper Room is merging with Grateful Grains ( my mom's whole food and herb business) to create Grateful Living. We will no longer offer retail but you will be able to find our items at many local shops. We will be offering many classes and other services at our homestead and other various locations. You can find out more info at www.gratefullivinghomestead.com
We will be using our family blog as a kind of journal so you can "see" what we do. We will also be posting recipes, special events, photos and lots of our own version of "normal life".
Thank you!
Jan 1, 2014
Apr 23, 2013
No Knitting
NO KNIT NIGHT THIS FRIDAY (26th) or NEXT FRIDAY (the 3rd). But you can come see 1st Fiber Art show at the new Ocean City Center for the Arts on May 3rd from 5-7pm. I'll be there and hope to see you!
Mar 13, 2013
Knit-Nights on Friday!
FREE Knit-in/Spin-in/Fiber Fun on Fridays from 7-9pm.]
We will no longer be meeting on Thursdays. Starting this week (Friday the 15th) we will be meeting on Fridays!
We will no longer be meeting on Thursdays. Starting this week (Friday the 15th) we will be meeting on Fridays!
Mar 7, 2013
Felting Class
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are so pleased to announce that Marlene Gruetter of Marlene's Felting Madness
will be teaching a felted
vest workshop in May. Participants have
three options:
Dyeing
workshop
only:
Dyeing Silk Fabric: Exotic
TechniquesThis workshop will introduce participants to
various ways on how to apply WashFast acid dyes onto silk fabrics to produce a
variety of effects. May 10th 1pm-5pm $40 plus materials (estimated
$25-$30)
Vest workshop only: Nuno Felt
Vest
In this two day workshop participants will learn how to create a
lightweight, fitted and seamless nuno felt vest using traditional felting
techniques. Nuno felt is the combination of silk fabric and fine
merino wool and with the application of water, soap and friction the wool
migrates itself into the silk fabric. Use Marlene's
pre-dyed yardage or create an elegant white vest. May 11th-12th $140 plus
materials (estimated $25-$40 depending upon materials and
size)
Dyeing and vest
workshop
together! Do both classes for only $160 plus
materials (which would only be what you dyed!)
Felted Flower Class:
May 10th 6:30-9:30pm Learn to felt beautiful flowers!
(Picture on Website!) $20 +$15 Materials
Please call or email to register! Space is limited!
Dec 26, 2012
New Class List
January-March Classes
January 5th 7-9pm $45
Spinning:
Learn the basics of using a spinning wheel. Find out how to make a single, double, and triple ply yarn. Learn some of the history behind the wheels while making your own yarn. Learn proper maintenance of the wheel to keep it running smoothly for years of use. Learn how to use a drop spindle and try your hand at several different types of drop spindles.
January 26th 2-4pm $40
Yogurt, cheese, and ice cream.. oh my! : Come see how inexpensive and easy it is to make your own yogurt, ricotta, and mozarella cheese. Regular milk will be transformed into delicious and nutritious yogurt, cheese and ice cream. In the way of Nourishing Traditions the whey will be used and not thrown out. Learn about raw milk benefits. Only normal household kitchen equipment will be used. Anyone can do this in their own home. Raw milk is NOT necessary to make your own yogurt and cheese.
January 26th 9-1pm $75
Continuous Strand Weaving on a Triangle loom:
Learn a weaving technique that is enjoying a revival. Thought to have been developed by the Vikings the Continuous Strand weaving method is a fun and easy way to weave your own shirts, ponchos, coats, bags, shawls… anything! This method has no warping or setting up time! Makes symmetrical patterns with little to no planning and has no yarn waste. It is a finished product when it comes off the loom! Bring all those leftover yarns and use them up!
February 2nd 9-12pm $45
Intro to fiber arts: get your feet wet in the wonderful world of fiber! Try your hand at many different types of fiber art such as, spinning, rigid heddle weaving, needle felting, and wet felting. This is a great chance to see what you may like the best. All materials provided.
February 2nd 1-2:30pm $35
Tincture making:
Learn the differences between an alcohol, vinegar, and glycerin based tincture while making each one. Find out what herbs work best in tincture form and how they can help you.
February 2nd 3-4:30pm $35
Salve making: Make your own herbal salves. Learn the whole process and find out what herbs are best for what healing. Find out just how easy it is and how fun it is to make new combinations!
DO THE TINCTURE AND SALVE MAKING CLASS TOGETHER FOR $60!
February 16th 2-4pm $35
Bread Baking:
Learn the history of grain and processing. Grind grain manually and electrically. Learn how easy, quick, nutritious, and delicious it is to grind and bake. What about sprouted wheat and different grains? Hard vs. soft grain, spelt, quinoa, and much more. Incorporate fresh ground whole wheat and all it’s benefits in all your cooking. Even those with gluten allergies have been able to tolerate this less processed or sprouted grain bread recipes. Learn all the basics at this one-day class. Instructor has been grinding grain and baking for 12 years.
March 2nd 2-4pm $40
Yogurt, cheese, and ice cream.. oh my! : Come see how inexpensive and easy it is to make your own yogurt, ricotta, and mozarella cheese. Regular milk will be transformed into delicious and nutritious yogurt, cheese and ice cream. In the way of Nourishing Traditions the whey will be used and not thrown out. Learn about raw milk benefits. Only normal household kitchen equipment will be used. Anyone can do this in their own home. Raw milk is NOT necessary to make your own yogurt and cheese
March 2nd 6-9pm $65
Beginning rigid heddle weaving: Learn how easy and fun a simple rigid heddle can be. Warp and weave your own bag, table runner, scarf or wrap during the class time. A great introduction to such a fun wearable art.
March 16th 2-4pm $35
Bread Baking:
Learn the history of grain and processing. Grind grain manually and electrically. Learn how easy, quick, nutritious, and delicious it is to grind and bake. What about sprouted wheat and different grains? Hard vs. soft grain, spelt, quinoa, and much more. Incorporate fresh ground whole wheat and all it’s benefits in all your cooking. Even those with gluten allergies have been able to tolerate this less processed or sprouted grain bread recipes. Learn all the basics at this one-day class. Instructor has been grinding grain and baking for 12 years.
March 16th 6-9pm $60
Continuous Strand Weaving on a Triangle loom:
Learn a weaving technique that is enjoying a revival. Thought to have been developed by the Vikings the Continuous Strand weaving method is a fun and easy way to weave your own shirts, ponchos, coats, bags, shawls… anything! This method has no warping or setting up time! Makes symmetrical patterns with little to no planning and has no yarn waste. It is a finished product when it comes off the loom!
March 23rd 10-12pm $35
Cold Process Soap Making Class
Learn step by step how to make old fashioned cold processed soap. Learn how easy it is to make wonderful, good for you soap the old fashioned way. Discover the differences between store bought soap and handmade soap. Find out what oils produce what effects and how to put it all together.
January 5th 7-9pm $45
Spinning:
Learn the basics of using a spinning wheel. Find out how to make a single, double, and triple ply yarn. Learn some of the history behind the wheels while making your own yarn. Learn proper maintenance of the wheel to keep it running smoothly for years of use. Learn how to use a drop spindle and try your hand at several different types of drop spindles.
January 26th 2-4pm $40
Yogurt, cheese, and ice cream.. oh my! : Come see how inexpensive and easy it is to make your own yogurt, ricotta, and mozarella cheese. Regular milk will be transformed into delicious and nutritious yogurt, cheese and ice cream. In the way of Nourishing Traditions the whey will be used and not thrown out. Learn about raw milk benefits. Only normal household kitchen equipment will be used. Anyone can do this in their own home. Raw milk is NOT necessary to make your own yogurt and cheese.
January 26th 9-1pm $75
Continuous Strand Weaving on a Triangle loom:
Learn a weaving technique that is enjoying a revival. Thought to have been developed by the Vikings the Continuous Strand weaving method is a fun and easy way to weave your own shirts, ponchos, coats, bags, shawls… anything! This method has no warping or setting up time! Makes symmetrical patterns with little to no planning and has no yarn waste. It is a finished product when it comes off the loom! Bring all those leftover yarns and use them up!
February 2nd 9-12pm $45
Intro to fiber arts: get your feet wet in the wonderful world of fiber! Try your hand at many different types of fiber art such as, spinning, rigid heddle weaving, needle felting, and wet felting. This is a great chance to see what you may like the best. All materials provided.
February 2nd 1-2:30pm $35
Tincture making:
Learn the differences between an alcohol, vinegar, and glycerin based tincture while making each one. Find out what herbs work best in tincture form and how they can help you.
February 2nd 3-4:30pm $35
Salve making: Make your own herbal salves. Learn the whole process and find out what herbs are best for what healing. Find out just how easy it is and how fun it is to make new combinations!
DO THE TINCTURE AND SALVE MAKING CLASS TOGETHER FOR $60!
February 16th 2-4pm $35
Bread Baking:
Learn the history of grain and processing. Grind grain manually and electrically. Learn how easy, quick, nutritious, and delicious it is to grind and bake. What about sprouted wheat and different grains? Hard vs. soft grain, spelt, quinoa, and much more. Incorporate fresh ground whole wheat and all it’s benefits in all your cooking. Even those with gluten allergies have been able to tolerate this less processed or sprouted grain bread recipes. Learn all the basics at this one-day class. Instructor has been grinding grain and baking for 12 years.
March 2nd 2-4pm $40
Yogurt, cheese, and ice cream.. oh my! : Come see how inexpensive and easy it is to make your own yogurt, ricotta, and mozarella cheese. Regular milk will be transformed into delicious and nutritious yogurt, cheese and ice cream. In the way of Nourishing Traditions the whey will be used and not thrown out. Learn about raw milk benefits. Only normal household kitchen equipment will be used. Anyone can do this in their own home. Raw milk is NOT necessary to make your own yogurt and cheese
March 2nd 6-9pm $65
Beginning rigid heddle weaving: Learn how easy and fun a simple rigid heddle can be. Warp and weave your own bag, table runner, scarf or wrap during the class time. A great introduction to such a fun wearable art.
March 16th 2-4pm $35
Bread Baking:
Learn the history of grain and processing. Grind grain manually and electrically. Learn how easy, quick, nutritious, and delicious it is to grind and bake. What about sprouted wheat and different grains? Hard vs. soft grain, spelt, quinoa, and much more. Incorporate fresh ground whole wheat and all it’s benefits in all your cooking. Even those with gluten allergies have been able to tolerate this less processed or sprouted grain bread recipes. Learn all the basics at this one-day class. Instructor has been grinding grain and baking for 12 years.
March 16th 6-9pm $60
Continuous Strand Weaving on a Triangle loom:
Learn a weaving technique that is enjoying a revival. Thought to have been developed by the Vikings the Continuous Strand weaving method is a fun and easy way to weave your own shirts, ponchos, coats, bags, shawls… anything! This method has no warping or setting up time! Makes symmetrical patterns with little to no planning and has no yarn waste. It is a finished product when it comes off the loom!
March 23rd 10-12pm $35
Cold Process Soap Making Class
Learn step by step how to make old fashioned cold processed soap. Learn how easy it is to make wonderful, good for you soap the old fashioned way. Discover the differences between store bought soap and handmade soap. Find out what oils produce what effects and how to put it all together.
Thursday Night Knitting Class!
Come join us at Upper Room Studio for a month long class and sweater knit along. Tammy Schilling will be leading us in making Shelly Mackie's Adult Pinwheel Sweater. You can see it here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pinwheel-sweater-adult
This is a very wearable sweater that is doable by knitters with just a little knitting experience. The sweater is sized as you knit, so you are certain to get the fit you want. Tammy will be teaching the magic loop technique for circular knitting, so you will only need one length knitting needle for this whole project (those who prefer DPNs and multiple length circulars are welcome to use that technique)!
Our project kicks off on Jan 10th and will run for 4 weeks! We will meet at Upper Room Studio at 7pm until 9pm. These sweaters are so fun and easy. We are going to have a great time with them. We'll also get to learn how to do applied I-cord and make design choices for our edgings!
The cost for this class with yarn kit is only $90! You will get 8 skeins of Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in colors of your choice (from available stock). There will be 40 colors to choose from! Knitting needles will also be available to purchase for those who need them.
This sweater is knit in a changing gauge (going from tighter to looser), so you will need three needle sizes to complete the sweater. Bring to class a 32" needle in each of the sizes to meet your gauge (sizes 5/6/7 for loose knitters, 7/8/9 for tight knitters), some stitch markers, and some non-fuzzy scrap yarn.
Contact Monika today to reserve your spot and yarn pack. Supplies are limited! Email upperroomstudio1@gmail.com or call 443 373 3115.
If you have technical questions about the sweater you can email Tammy at magistra@verizon.net
Get ready for a great January knit!
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