Now at Village Wools:
Strandavarious Yarns Trunk Show
Strandavarious Yarns are painted right here in Bernillo, NM, by Gudy Klawer. Many of you are familiar with Gudy as the Knitting Helper on Thursday afternoons at Village Wools. Now through February 13, stop in and see the wonderful colors and textures, and get 10% all your Strandavarious Yarns and Patterns.
But Hurry! The Strandavarious Trunk show ends February 13!
New Calendar of Starting Dates!!!
Click on the date to see what classes start on that date.
We have lots of new yarns coming in from our favorite lines, including Berroco, Louisa Harding, Louet, Mission Falls and Araucania, but
there's more!!
We are carrying a new line of stainless steel knitting needles by Hiya-Hiya! They are light and flexible,
have great tips, and connecting cords that are super easy to get along with!
We will also be welcoming Malabrigo Yarns
, Handmaiden Sea Silk
and all the way from Japan, Habu Textiles will be gracing our shelves.
I know that I'm not just speaking for myself, but, I'm so excited!
Watch this space, I will let you know the moment they arrive!!
Events coming up:
The Handweavers' Guild of America Convergence
will be in Albuquerque, July 18-25, 2010
HGA’s Convergence 2010 Albuquerque will be held at Albuquerque Convention Center, July 18-25, 2010. Convergence is organized and sponsored by the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. Along with many dedicated fiber enthusiasts and the Albuquerque CVB, HGA is pleased to welcome you to North America’s beautiful Southwest. Click here to go to the Convergence Website!
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE CLASS SCHEDULE PAGE!
AROUND THE SHOP
Winter 2010
This Winter at Village Wools:
If you haven't already signed up to get our e-mail
newsletter, sign up now, or pick up a
printed copy at the Shop!
Swatch Group:
Second Friday of every month. 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Call and sign up for dates if you can come, or if you're free, just stop in and see what Pam has on the needles. Come and join Pam to try out some of our new yarns!Check out Pam's Yarn Reviews Latest entry: November 17, 2008!!
Special Help:
We now have specially staffed hours for help:Mondays: 11 am - 1 pm
Thursdays: 3 - 5 pm
Saturdays: 3 - 5 pm
During these hours there will be an extra staff person here, just
to help with knitting problems. For crochet help, please call to
be sure someone who crochets is here. Linda can help with
spinning and dyeing questions on Tues and Fri. Cathlena can help
with weaving and crocheting on Mon. Thurs., and Fri. Please call
ahead.
Village Wools has on-site looms and spinning wheels for you to look at and rent for try-out. We can order the looms and spinning wheels with a reasonable turn around time. Looms: Schacht, Leclerc, Harrisville, Macomber, Ashford, Louet, Glimakra and Norwood. Spinning Wheels: Schacht, Lendrum, Ashford, Louet and Kromski. We also have weaving and spinning supplies.
For those of you taking day-long classes at Village Wools – we have a wonderful large refrigerator for lunches, a microwave, and in addition to the Subway and Pizza place down the street, three new places have opened just across Paseo del Norte ( Greek, Mexican, and Chinese ) We are also close to Jason Deli, Chik-fil-A and Wecks!
NEW FACES
We give up. Taking pictures of our staff is like taking pictures of vampires.
BUT...the gauntlet has been thrown, and the challenge accepted. Look for New Pictures of the Staff...Coming SOON!
Visit Village Wools today for an exceptional fiber adventure.
We have over 200 years of fiber experience in dyeing, knitting, crocheting, any kind of felting, tatting, spinning, and weaving. All the material needed for these crafts as well as books and classes are offered in over 5,000, well lit square feet. Join us for free help sessions, Monday 11-1 pm, Thursday 3-5 pm and Saturday 3-5 pm. Give us a call to make sure the extra staff member is in.
We ARE your fiber addiction specialists!
