NAT'L RUG BRAIDERS CONF.
Oct. 3-6, 2012



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The days are planned to accommodate braiders of ALL skill levels, from those who want to learn beginning skills to those who are more experienced and would like to share their knowledge.
 

CLASSES have a teacher who will present specific topics through the use of PowerPoint presentations and/or handouts, demonstrations and hands-on time Types of Classes Offered (Subject to change depending on attendee preferences):    * Beginning Rug Braiding (braiding, lacing, ending with taper/rattail)    * Rugs with corners    * Butting    * Braided Shapes and 3D    * Multi-Strand Braiding    * Braided Borders on Hooked Rugs
* Fancy Borders - Picot/Lacy Edge
* Pattern within Rugs (lining up braids/tones to create a pattern within the rug)
* Unique Braid Designs

WORKSHOP is work/sharing time with attendees learning from each other in a social atmosphere

DISCUSSION GROUPS are for those interested in talking about specific rug braiding topics.
Possible Discussion Topics (Based on attendee preferences):
   * Planning a Rug (Color plans, designs, patterns)
   * Selling and Marketing your Rugs
   * Teaching Rug Braiding (How to get started, teaching an effective and fun class)
   * Braiding tools and Materials
   * Attendee demonstrations and discussions on unique braiding projects

Please note that extended lunch breaks have been scheduled each day to allow for braiding, resting, shopping, or visiting the village of Gig Harbor.

WEDNESDAY OCT 3
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.	Pre-Conference "Welcome Gathering" with appetizers (attendance optional)
THURSDAY OCT 4
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.	Breakfast
9:00 - 9:45 a.m.	Introductions
9:45 - 11:45 a.m.	Classes (Basics & Advanced) or Workshop / Sharing Time
Noon - 1:00 p.m.	Lunch - Free Time
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.	Extended Lunch / free time or Workshop / Sharing Time
2:00 - 4:45 p.m.	Classes (Basics & Advanced) or Workshop / Sharing Time
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.	Dinner
6:45 - 9:00 p.m.	Discussion Group or Workshop / Sharing Time
FRIDAY OCT 5
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.	Breakfast
9:00 - 11:45 a.m.	Classes (Basics & Advanced) or Workshop / Sharing Time
Noon - 1:00 p.m.	Lunch - Free Time
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.	Extended Lunch / free time or Workshop / Sharing Time
2:00 - 4:45 p.m.	Classes (Basics & Advanced) or Workshop / Sharing Time
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.	Dinner
6:45 - 9:00 p.m.	Discussion Group or Workshop / Sharing Time
SATURDAY OCT 6
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.	Breakfast
9:00 - 11:45 a.m.	Classes (Basics & Advanced) or Workshop / Sharing Time
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.	Lunch - Free Time
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.	Extended Lunch / free time or Workshop / Sharing Time
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.	Classes (Basics & Advanced) or Workshop / Sharing Time
5:00 p.m.	Conference Ends (no dinner served)

  Final schedule may vary slightly.  Host reserves right to make adjustments to classes, discussion topics and schedule to best serve the needs of the attendees.