Create a special heirloom. This would be a perfect gift for a bride, baby (bonnet hanky)or a treasure for yourself. Kit will include size 7 tatting needle, linen hanky, and thread. Please bring scissors. 2nd Floor Classroom – there is one flight of stairs. This is a two day class Saturday and Sunday March 22 & 23, 2025 9 AM – 4 PM.
LVA Member Price $70.00
Regular Price $80.00
Enroll NowAll sales are final, no refunds. Proceeds benefit the Museum.
Karen Wattai has been a fiber fan for as long as she can remember and has always enjoyed needlework and crafting with her mother and grandmothers, and designing pieces. She taught herself tatting about 30 years ago and finds it so fascinating – what can be done with those knots.
Education:
- Graduate of Millersville Univ. – BA – Art
- Previously taught at: various venues in south central PA including: Berks Heritage Center
- Historic Schaefferstown Festivals-Mentor Program
- Brendle Museum, Schaefferstown
- Williamsburg School of Needlework, Williamsburg, VA
Membership:
- International Organization of Lace, Inc.
- Ring of Tatters (UK)
- Lace Lovers – Lebanon PA
Judge: Needlework/Lace making – Lebanon Area Fair (when not exhibiting)
Awards:
- Various awards for tatting, cross stitch, locally and nationally including Kreinik Manufacturing 25th Anniversary Ornament Contest – first prize (tatting)
- Crafts Magazine/Aida Plus Ornament Contest – grand prize – cross stitch