Class Schedule Fall 2010

Village Wools Fall Classes

You may enroll in classes by either stopping in or calling us. Payment is required at registration to ensure your place in the class.

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If, for any reason, you must dis-enroll from your class, payment will be refunded or store credit issued ONLY IF we have at least one week's notice prior to the start of the class.

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Workshops

Azteka Vest Workshop
Dates: Saturday, December 4^th and 11^th
Time: 1 pm to 4 pm

Instructor: Patricia Werner
Fee: $85 + Tax

This design is my favorite to knit for myself. I love variety and a challenge, but not one that makes me have to think too hard! This great design fits all those criterion. With so many different shapes combined into one pattern, I promise you will not be bored. With as few as only four different colors, you can create an amazing masterpiece that all your unmitered friends will simply not be able to fathom! So let the fun begin!

Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large (X-Large)
Finished measurements:
       Chest at Underarm: 36, 38, 40, 44 (48)"
       Body Length: 17, 18, 19, 20 (20)"

Materials:
X-Small: Sport wt. to worsted wt. yarn
Small-Large: Worsted wt. yarn
X-Large: Worsted wt. to slightly Bulky wt. yarn

      Color 1: 275 yds (preferably variegated)
       Color 2: 150 yds solids or variegated
       Color 3: 150 yds solids or variegated
       Color 4: 150 yds solids or variegated

Hint: You can use as many different colors and textures as you wish, but you do need at least the 4 mentioned above. The double point needles must be approx. 8" in length.

Needles & Notions: Depending upon yarn weight, gauge and garment size:
      X-Small: Size 6 dpn; 2 sets size 6 circular needles; F crochet hook; sport or worsted wt yarn.
      Small: Size 6 dpn; 2 sets size 6 circular needles; G crochet hook; worsted wt yarn.
      Medium: Size 7 dpn; 2 sets size 7 circular needles; G crochet hook; worsted wt yarn.
      Large: Size 7-8 dpn; 2 sets size 7-8 circular needles; G crochet hook; worsted wt. yarn.
      X-Large: Size 8-9 dpn; 2 sets size 8-9 circular needles; H crochet hook; worsted/bulky wt. yarn.

All Sizes: Tapestry needle; tape measure; soft, flexible squishable stitch markers; Post-It notes; well fitting vest; and three 1" buttons; and playful, unbridled enthusiasm!!!

Weaving Classes

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Warping Front to Back (Review)
Date: Thursday, September 16; 6-9 pm
Saturday, September 18; 9-4 pm

Instructor: Cathlena Burr
Fee: $ 75 + Tax
Loom Rental Fee: $ 5 + Tax

For those of you who have ever said to yourself: "I just can't quite remember all those warping steps..." Bring a quick weaving project and Cathlena will remind you how to set it up. NOTE: You will need to weave your project off quickly (if you are using a rental loom)!

Student Supplies: Please bring the yarn for a quick project of your choice.
Intro to Doubleweave
Date: Saturday, September 25; 9 am - noon
Sunday, September 26; 3 - 6 pm

Instructor: Cathlena Burr
Fee: $ 75 + Tax
Loom Rental Fee: $ 5 + Tax

This class is an introduction to the various possibilities on four harnesses: Two layers, including slight pattern variations, tubes, slits and double width. We will work off a single sampler warp, weaving and discussing double weave theory. Students must already know how to dress the loom and weave. Looms must be warped prior to the first class.
Beginning 4-Harness Weaving
Dates and Times: Thursday, Oct. 14; 6 - 9 pm
     Saturday, Oct. 16; 9 am - 4 pm
     Tuesday, Oct. 19; 6 - 8 pm
     Thursday, Oct. 21; 6 - 8 pm
     Thursday, Oct. 28; 6 - 9 pm
     Saturday, Oct. 30; 9 - 11 am
     Tuesday, Nov. 2; 6 - 8 pm
     Thursday, Nov. 4; 6 - 8 pm
     Saturday, Nov. 6; 9 - 11 am
     Thursday, Nov. 11; 6 - 8 pm
     Saturday, Nov. 13; 9 - 11 am

Instructor: Cathlena Burr
Fee: $235 + tax
Loom rental: $20 + tax

Students will learn the basics of weaving: terminology, how to read and draft patterns, calculate yarn amounts and of course, weave. Special emphasis is placed warping the loom so that you will master the set up. You will begin with 2 samplers and there may be time for a project.

Student Supplies: warp yarns to be purchased throughout class and for a final project; calculator, measuring tape, scissors.

Instructor Supplies: Notes which you will use forever! - and weft yarn for samplers.
Pattern Reading & Drafting
Date: Thursday, October 28
Times: 6 - 9 pm

Instructor: Cathlena Burr
Fee: $25 + tax

If you've ever wondered what those numbers, lines, boxes, strokes, X's and O's next to those delicious patterns in the Handweaver's Pattern Book or Handwoven mean, this is your class. You will learn how to read pattern drafts, do drawdowns, and invent your own patterns.

Twills! Twills! Twills!
Date: Friday - Sunday; December 3, 4 & 5
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Instructor: Myra Chang Thompson
Fee: $185 + Tax
Material Fee: $15 + Tax
Loom Rental: $10 + Tax

Twills are considered the ideal fabric for garments due to their drape and flexibility. Students will sample a number of 4 and 8 shaft twills on a variety of different fibers and select one which will be woven into yardage for a vest or small wrap. Students may be required to warp a loom twice depending on their selections.

Student Supplies: notebook, scissors, meas. tape, t-pins, some warp and weft material.

Instructor Provides: handouts of tips tricks and important information , some warp and weft material, all weaving drafts and references.
Intro to Weaving Overshot
Date: Saturday, December 11;
Times: 9 am - 2 pm

Instructor: Cathlena Burr
Fee: $ 60 + Tax
Loom Rental Fee: $ 5 + Tax

Often seen in "traditional" coverlets, this two shuttle weave creates embroidery designs on the cloth. Cathlena will give a brief history of this weave, examine the structure and how to weave one threading with various treadlings. We will learn one method of designing an original overshot pattern. One loom will be warped for the class to weave samples. Students will sign up for weaving times.

Spinning Classes

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Spinning with a Spindle

Date: Sunday, November 14
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 pm

Instructor: Linda DeBlois
Fee: $35 + Tax
Material Fee: $8 + Tax

Learning to spin with a hand spindle (drop, top whorl, bottom whorl or support) is a very ancient process. It is a wonderful and fun thing to be able to do - you can carry a spindle anywhere and spin in your spare time! We will learn a brief history of all types of spindles and their purposes. Worldwide, hand spindles are still in use as the primary means of fiber preparation. Come learn to use a spindle, and become a part of this elite group of spinners.

Student Supplies: Spindles will be supplied for use in class, and will be available for purchase. If you already own a spindle, please feel free to bring it with you to class.
Beginning Spinning
Date: Sundays, January 9, 16, 23 & 30
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 (or 4!) pm

Instructor: Linda DeBlois
Fee: $ 95 + Tax
Material Fee: $ 10 + Tax
Wheel Rental Fee: $ 20 + Tax

Classes will cover the history of spinning, hand spindles, moving onto the wheels, basics of fiber preparation, spinning and plying. Spinning is a wonderful experience! The first class will address the hand spindle, a very ancient method carried to the present. Then second week you will start the process of spinning on a wheel - you will be assigned a different style of wheel each session. Next you will learn about fleece preparation (skirting, washing, carding, combing). We will also learn body stretching exercises to prevent overuse injuries. Spindles and wheels will go home with students each week. IF YOU HAVE A WHEEL THAT YOU INTEND TO USE DURING CLASS, PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH LINDA TO VERIFY IT IS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION, AND APPROPRIATE FOR BEGINNERS.

Student Supplies: Additional roving for experimenting

Instructor Supplies: Some fibers/roving for class; plying yarn

Knitting Classes

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Basic Knitting

Students will learn the basics of knitting: cast on, knit and purl stitch; and bind off. Shaping, reading stitch patterns and finishing techniques will also be taught.

General Supplies: Unless otherwise noted: US 6 wood or bamboo straight needles, light colored DK weight yarn (4 Â½ to 5 sts / inch). 3-Ring Notebook and pencil

Instructors Supply: Magic, knowledge

Section A: Saturdays, Sep. 18, 25, Oct. 9 & 16
     Time: 3:45 - 5:45 pm

Instructor: Heather Folkner
Fee: $65 plus tax

     Supplies: Heather would prefer that students not purchase supplies before the first class.

Section B: Continental Knitting for Beginners: Thursdays, Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7 & 14
     Time: 6 - 8 pm

Instructor: Renate Julagay
Fee: $65 plus tax

Section C: Tuesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26;
     Time: 6 - 8 pm

Instructor: Sandy Dawson
Fee: $65 plus tax

Section D: Basic Knitting!
Wednesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27
     Time: 6 - 8 pm

Instructor: Judy Baird
Fee: $65 plus tax

     Student Supplies:Judy would prefer that students wait until the first class to purchase supplies.

Section E: Tuesdays, Nov. 16, 23, 30 & Dec. 7;
     Time: 11 am - 1 pm

Instructor: Ahza Moore
Fee: $65 plus tax

Supplies: US 9 or 10 wood or bamboo straight needles, light colored worsted weight yarn (4 ½ to 5 sts / inch).
Magical Möbius Scarf Class
Dates: Saturdays, September 18 & 25
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Instructor: Jenny DeBouzek
Fee: $45 + Tax

Using "möbius" (twisting) techniques from Cat Bordhi's wonderful book, A Treasury of Magical Knitting, students will create an elegant scarf - knit in the round, from the center out, with a single bound off edge! This is a GREAT class for "advanced beginners" - crasy cast ons, lots of practice using circular needles, and you don't even need to purl!

Student Supplies: Approx. 160 yds of worsted weight yarn, preferably something WONDERFUL (Noro Silk Garden is a great choice) and long (47 - 60") circular needles, size 8 or 9.

Introduction to Intarsia & Fair Isle Knitting
Date: Tuesdays, September 21, 28, October 5 & 12
Time: 1 - 3 pm

Instructor: Ahza Moore
Fee: $ 65 + Tax

Fun with color! Learn intarsia ("color block knitting") and Fair Isle knitting ("stranded knitting") as you knit a pillow designed by Kaffe Fassett. Skill level: Intermediate knitters.

Student Supplies: Size 8 knitting needles, yarn in 9 colors (Julia by Nashua recommended)
Sweater Finishing Clinic
Date: Saturday, September 25
Time: 1 - 3 pm

Instructor: Jenny DeBouzek
Fee: $ 25 + Tax

This is a specialized 2 hour session for students to learn the tricks of the trade on THEIR sweaters. Learn to finish the job in a satisfying and beautiful way. Professional looking seams, ribbed, hemmed, and crocheted edges, great buttonholes, blocking techniques-- whatever you need to make your sweater really SHINE-- and get it done AT LAST !

Student Supplies: your ready to finish project with needles, extra yarn, scrap yarn, (and or Perle cotton in same or complimentary colors to match your project), large needles for seams, needles in smaller sizes (in both straight and circular if possible), crochet hooks.
Advanced Basic Knitting Continental Style
Dates: Mondays, September 27, October 4, 11 & 18
Times: 6 - 8 pm

Instructor: Renate Julagay
Fee: $ 65 + Tax

Transition from Basic Knitting to pattern reading, cables, charts and color work. PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of Basic Continental Knitting.

Student Supplies: Yarn of student's choice, appropriate needles.
Beginning Sock Knitting
Section A: Date: Tuesdays, Oct. 5, 12 & 19
Time: 6 - 8:30 pm
Section B: Date: Tuesday, Nov. 2, 9 & 16
Time: 6 - 8:30 pm
Section C: Date: Mondays, Jan. 17, 24 & 31
Time: 6 - 8:30 pm

Instructor: Becky Arnold
Fee: $75 + Tax

Learn the basics of planning and knitting socks by making a miniature sock!

Student Supplies: Size 2, 3, or 4 dpns, sport weight yarn in a light color.
Beginning Socks
Dates: Saturdays, October 9, 16 & 23
Time: 10 am - noon

Instructor: Lucinda Puckett
Fee: $75 + Tax

Learn all about making socks! We'll learn and use different methods of casting on, where to search for great sock patterns, and what you can do to make your socks fit better! We will also examine different sock yarns and how they knit up!

Beginning Fair Isle - Little Turkish Purse

Thursday, October 14 & 21
5:30 - 8 pm

Instructor: Celeste Nossiter
Fee: $60 + tax

Learn how to knit beautiful designs with just 2 colors per row in the traditional stranded knitting technique. Practice carrying one color in each hand. We’ll use easy to learn traditional Turkish motifs to make a small purse. Intermediate level.

This class takes 7 hours split over 2 afternoons. Students must know basic knitting.

Materials: size 2 or 3 circular needles 16” in length – depends if you tend to knit loosely or tight. Fingering weight yarn – bring at least 4 colors and we will all share so we have as many colors to use as possible. One skein each is plenty. Stitch marker, scissors, 2 buttons to be chosen at the end of class. I will provide charted Turkish motifs and bring samples of Turkish knitting as well as an example of the complete purse.

Homework: cast on 120 stitches onto circular needle in any one color, join taking care not to twist, knit 5 rows. Come to class with an open mind, ready to learn something new and have fun!
Knit a Bear, Bunny or Elephant
Date: Tuesdays, October 19, 26, November 2 & 9
Time: 11 am - 1 pm

Instructor: Ahza Moore
Fee: $70 + Tax

Knit an heirloom gift for a special someone. This classic garter stitch bear is knit mostly in one piece on two circular needles. You will learn to shape by knitting 'short rows' as well as some valuable finishing techniques. Skill level: Intermediate knitters.

Student Supplies: 250 yards light worsted weight knitting yarn (no thick-thin yarn); 2 pair of size 6 24 inch circular needles, stitch markers, tapestry needle, polyfil stuffing (available at craft stores). Book: Last Minute Knitted Gifts, available at Village Wools.
Pattern Conversion: Design 101
Date: Saturday, October 9
Time: 10 am - 3 pm

Instructor: Maura Stone
Fee: $75 + Tax
Material Fee: $5 + Tax

If you have a favorite sweater pattern and the perfect yarn that doesn't match the pattern, your size isn't in the pattern or you can't get gauge, this class is for you.
Learn how to adapt or design a sweater pattern for your yarn, your gauge, your measurements and your favorite stitches. Using the same skills to convert a pattern to your gauge and yarn, you can actually design your own sweater! With a hand-held calculator, a knitted swatch, a ruler and paper, you can chart your own pattern and your sweater will become what you envision.
Continental Knitting
Dates: Wednesday, November 3
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Instructor: Maura Stone
Fee: $40 + Tax

For knitters who want to expand their skills to include continental knitting (i.e., tensioning the yarn by holding it in your left hand). This is a great technique to prepare you to learn to knit Fair Isle patterns.

Turkish Sock Sampler

Saturdays, November 6 & 13
1 - 5 pm

Instructor: Celeste Nossiter
Fee: $60 + tax

Learn how to knit beautiful designs with just 2 colors per row in the traditional stranded knitting technique. Practice carrying one color in each hand. We’ll use easy to learn traditional Turkish motifs to make a small purse. Intermediate level.

This class takes 7 hours split over 2 afternoons. Students must know basic knitting.

Materials: size 2 or 3 circular needles 16” in length – depends if you tend to knit loosely or tight. Fingering weight yarn – bring at least 4 colors and we will all share so we have as many colors to use as possible. One skein each is plenty. Stitch marker, scissors, 2 buttons to be chosen at the end of class.

I will provide charted Turkish motifs and bring samples of Turkish knitting as well as an example of the complete purse.

Homework: cast on 120 stitches onto circular needle in any one color, join taking care not to twist, knit 5 rows. Come to class with an open mind, ready to learn something new and have fun!
Felted Slippers
Date: Saturdays, November 6, 13 & 20
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Instructor: Judy Baird
Fee: $65 + Tax

Learn the basics of socks and knitting in the round with this one easy project. Knit a pair for a Christmas gift! Skills required: Cast on and knit

Student Supplies: 16 inch circular size 10 1/2, feltable worsted weight yarn, 2 skeins either Brown Sheep worsted, or Nature Spun (two strands held together).

Instructor Supplies: pattern
Learn to Read Charted Knitting Patterns
Dates: Tuesdays, November 9 & 16
Time: 6 - 8 pm

Instructor: Lucinda Puckett
Fee: $50 + Tax

Learn to read cable and lace charts while working on a pair of fingerless mittens. There will be several different patterns to choose from that include cables and/or lace. Alternatively, students can work on a sampler that includes several different charted patterns.

Christmas Ornaments: Snowflakes, Santas and Mini Sweaters!
Dates: Saturday, November 13
Time: Noon - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Laurie Hedrich
Fee: $25 + Tax

Get a head start on holiday spirit! Learn to knit a snowflake, santa or mini sweater ornament for a Christmas tree!

Student Supplies: Size 2 and 4 dpns; sport weight wool yarn in holiday colors.

The Bigger Bear Class
Dates: Mondays, November 15, 22, 29 & December 6
Time: 3 - 5 pm

Instructor: Ahza Moore
Fee: $70 + Tax

You can knit an heirloom teddy bear for yourself or someone you love, and perhaps get a jump on your holiday gift list for 2010 and years to come. This classic garter stitch bear is knit mostly in one piece on two circular needles. You'll learn to knit "short rows" to create shaping, as well as some valuable finishing techniques.
For intermediate knitters.

Student Supplies: 250 yards worsted weight knitting yarn (no thick and thin); 2 - 24" US circular needles; stitch markers; tapestry needle and polyfil stuffing

Project Class
Dates: Tuesdays, November 16, 23, 30 & December 7
Time: 2 - 4 pm

Instructor: Ahza Moore
Fee: $65 + Tax

Learn to knit from a pattern by making a hate, mittens, baby sweater or other small project that can be completed in a few weeks. Choose a pattern that has a technique you've been dying to learn...how about cables? ...or lace? ...or maybe a baby sweater in the round?
The mysteries of knitting will be revealed!
For Intermediate Knitters.

Student Supplies: Pattern, needles and yarn for your chosen project.

Classic Mittens Knit on Two Needles

Date: Wednesday, November 17
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Instructor: Maura Stone
Fee: $40 + Tax
Material Fee: $2 (pay to instructor)

Get ready for winter and ski season with a new pair of warm mittens! You will knit a classic mitten using flat knitting techniques for the cuff, hand and thumb, then sew a seam to complete the mitten. Skills required: Knit, purl, pick up stitches, increase and decrease.

Student Supplies: Size 4 needles, 1 skein of worsted or DK yarn in a medium to light color (no dark colors or black, please!), stitch holder, Pattern (available at Village Wools).
Top Down Raglan Sweater
Date: Saturdays, December 4 & 11
Time: 10 am - 2:30 pm on Dec. 4^th; 10 am - 1 pm on Dec. 11^th

Instructor: Maura Stone
Fee: $75 + Tax
Material Fee: $5 (payable to instructor)

The students will learn how to work a sweater from the top down on circular needles. The nifty thing about this type of sweater is there minimal finishing work to be done. In class you will knit a sample sweater- and plan a design for a quick child's sweater based on your gauge and size of yarn used.

Student Supplies: 1 skein of worsted weight (5 st/in) yarn (approx. 190 yards) (1 skein Cascade 220 or Nature Spun Worsted) in a light color and circular US 7 or 8, 16" circular needle and a set of US 7 or 8 double point needles, stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle.
Simple Two-color Hat
Dates: Saturdays, December 4, 11 & 18
Time: 10:30 am - noon

Instructor: Judy Baird
Fee: $ 50 + Tax

Learn two color knitting and knit a great holiday gift at the same time! All you need to know is how to cast on, knit and purl! Judy will take care of the rest.

Student Supplies: 16" circular needles in US Size 6, two contrasting colors (1 skein each) of worsted weight yarn

Felted Bowls
Dates: Tuesdays, December 7 & 14
Time: 6 - 8 pm

Instructor: Judy Baird
Fee: $ 40 + Tax

Learn to knit bowls and experience the magic of felting!
Skills required: Cast on and knit!

Student Supplies: 16" circular needles US Size 13, feltable worsted weight wool yarn, in one or more colors, plus any odds and ends you might want to include in your masterpiece.

Crochet Classes

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Basic Crochet
Section A: Date: Tuesdays, Sep. 28, Oct. 5, 12 & 19
     Time: 6 - 8 pm

Instructor: Renate Julagay
Fee: $65 + Tax

Section B: Date: Wednesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27
     Time: 1 - 3 pm

Instructor: Jenny DeBouzek
Fee: $65 + Tax

Section C: Date: Mondays, Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1 & 8
     Time: 3 - 5 pm

Instructor: Ahza Moore
Fee: $65 + Tax

Section D: Date: Wednesdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19 & 26
     Time: 11 am - 1 pm

Instructor: Ahza Moore
Fee: $65 + Tax

This class covers the basics of crochet while working on a small project, such as a washcloth. The students should leave the class being able to begin and end, as well as working the basic stitches: single, double, treble, and half-double crochet. The students will learn how to read written patterns and graphed patterns.

Student Supplies: Light colored worsted weight cotton yarn; size H crochet hook (clover comfort grip recommended)
Beyond Basic Crochet
Date: Wednesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27

Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Instructor: Jenny DeBouzek

Fee: $65 + Tax

This class goes BEYOND the basics of crochet to help you work on a project of your own choice. We will refine our skills in reading both written and graphed patterns, and work through specific problems in our individual projects, as well as learn new techniques for making future projects more successful! Prerequisite: Basic Crochet Class from Village Wools, or demonstrated competence in ALL of the basic crochet stitches (chain, slip, single, double, treble, etc.).

Student Supplies: Pattern and all supplies to complete their individual project.

Dyeing and Color Classes

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Easy Dyeing on Silk and Wool Yarns
Date: Saturday, September 25;
Time: 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor: Myra Chang Thompson
Fee: $ 50 + Tax
Materials Fee: $ 15 + Tax

Using ProChemicals new "ONE SHOT" dyes, students will easily dye yarn/fiber in just a few simple steps.

Student Supplies: Rubber gloves; old work clothes; 1 pound of yarn or fleece in 4 oz or smaller skeins or bundles; disposable dust masks.
The Art of Shibori: Classical Japanese Resist Dyework Intermedtiate Class
Date: Saturday, October 16
Time: 10 - 5 pm with a lunch break

Instructor: Marcia Petty
Fee: $ 100 + Tax
Material Fee: $ 15 + Tax

"Shibori is the Japanese word for a variety of ways of embellishing textiles by shaping cloth and securing it before dyeing. The word comes from the very root shiboru, "to wring, squeeze, press." Although shibori is used to designate a particular group of resist-dyed textiles, the very root of the word emphasizes the action performed on cloth the process of manipulating fabric. Rather than treating cloth as a two-dimensional surface, with shibori it is given a three-dimensional form by folding, crumpling, stitching, plaiting, or plucking and twisting. Cloth shaped by these methods is secured in a number of ways, such as binding and knotting. It is the pliancy of a textile and its potential for creating a multitude of shape-resisted designs that the Japanese concept of shibori recognized and explores. The shibori family of techniques includes numerous resist processes practiced throughout the world. (From: SHIBORI: The Inventive Art of Japanese Shaped Resist Dyeing; Wada, Rice, Barton; Kodansha, 1983).

Student Supplies: Rubber gloves, clothes for dyeing. Village Wools has the supplies to carry on your work.

Instructor Supplies: Silk, cotton, prepared dyes, ropes, poles, thread, reference material.
All That Madders
Date: Saturday, October 30;
Time: 10 am - 4 pm

Instructor: Denise Davis
Fee: $ 30 + Tax
Mat. Fee: $10 + Tax

Explore the natural dye, madder, and all the possibilities it offers! We will use different mordants and assists to achieve at least 25 shades and tones!

Student Supplies: Masks, apron (wear your old clothes!
Beginning Silk Painting
Date: Saturday, November 20;
Time: 1 - 5 pm

Instructor: Suzanne Visor
Fee: $ 75 + Tax

Using silk as your canvas, learn how to draw and paint your own designs. This can be both scary and exciting! Treat yourself before 2010 runs out!

Student Supplies: Bring your sketches, colorways and subject ideas, we will translate them to silk!

Classes that Defy Categorization

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Finishes for Garments using Handwoven Fabrics
Date: Saturday, October 9
Time: 10 am - 5 pm

Instructor: Myra Chang Thompson
Fee: $ 40 + Tax

What can you do with your handwoven fabric? Sew it into a great garment with great seam finishes!! Demonstrations of finishing techniques using sergers and sewing machines, as well as the opportunity for students to try these techniques on their own!

Student Supplies: Handwoven fabrics or scraps, scissors, sewing needles, thread, note taking materials.
Art Felt Demonstration
Date: Saturday, December 4
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Instructor: Denise Davis
Fee: $ 10 + Tax
(Includes Materials)

What is Art Felt? It is a technique that combines wet felting with needle felting and fulling! Come and explore all the possibilities!

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Fall Classes 2010

Call Us to Register! 883-2919

Newly Added

Azteka Vest Workshop

Warping Front to Back (Review)

Intro to Doubleweave

Beginning 4-Harness Weaving

Pattern Reading & Drafting

Twills! Twills! Twills!

Intro to Weaving Overshot

Spinning with a Spindle

Beginning Spinning

Basic Knitting

Magical Möbius Scarf Class

Introduction to Intarsia & Fair Isle Knitting

Sweater Finishing Clinic

Advanced Basic Knitting Continental Style

Beginning Sock Knitting

Beginning Socks

Beginning Fair Isle - Little Turkish Purse

Knit a Bear, Bunny or Elephant

Pattern Conversion: Design 101

Continental Knitting

Turkish Sock Sampler

Felted Slippers

Learn to Read Charted Knitting Patterns

Christmas Ornaments: Snowflakes, Santas and Mini Sweaters!

The Bigger Bear Class

Project Class

Classic Mittens Knit on Two Needles

Top Down Raglan Sweater

Simple Two-color Hat

Felted Bowls

Basic Crochet

Beyond Basic Crochet

Easy Dyeing on Silk and Wool Yarns

The Art of Shibori: Classical Japanese Resist Dyework Intermedtiate Class

All That Madders

Beginning Silk Painting

Finishes for Garments using Handwoven Fabrics

Art Felt Demonstration

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