Katherine Buenger
Katherine has a degree in studio art from Macalester College. She enjoys many fiber-related arts, including weaving, spinning, ply-split braiding, button making, and braiding with Sami tin thread. Whether it is spinning the yellow pages, computer tape, or adding telephone wire to weavings, she likes finding something different and fun to do with her art. She is not afraid to break the rules and try something new, and encourages others to do the same. Katherine has taught at The Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Midwest Weavers Conference, Minnesota Federation of Weavers and Spinners, White Bear Center for the Arts, Marine Mills Folk School, American Kumihimo Society, Upper Midwest Bead Society, and other venues. After teaching thousands of students, she is still having fun sharing her crafts with others.

WBCA Classes with Katherine:
H4Y8 – Stone Bead Necklace
Instructor: Katherine Buenger Students will make a five strand braid with tin thread (a fine wire pewter and 4% silver) and stone beads finished with a silver plated clasp. April…
H4Y7 – Design Your Own Cuff Bracelet
Instructor: Katherine Buenger Using tin thread (fine pewter 4% silver wire wrapped around a fiber core) and leather, students will learn several braiding styles and design their own unique cuff.…
H4Y2 – Dorset Buttons and More
Instructor: Katherine Buenger Learn to make a variety of buttons that are both practical and/or decorative! Dorset style buttons are made on a ring wrapped in thread, beads, and needle…
H4Y1 – Weave a Scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Instructor: Katherine Buenger Create a woven scarf on a rigid heddle loom! In this two-session workshop, learn to warp a loom, wind a shuttle, hem stitch, weave on the first…