Leslie Wind

A Necklace of Many Colors: Open all day (FREE with admission)
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ER session: 10:00 - 11:00 am (FREE with admission)
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Spend a little time or a lot of time just hanging out with your friends knitting or crocheting a square for the Warm Up America Foundation. Instructors from Pat Catans will be on hand to assist you. Pat Catans will provide yarn and needles for your use. The squares, knitted or crocheted, are assembled and distributed to families in need. Since 1992, Warm Up America has donated more than 250,000 quilts to homeless shelters, women’s shelters, churches, hospices, hospitals, nursing homes, Red Cross chapters, and more. Make a 7 x 9 inch square, learn a new stitch, spend some time socializing while you do some charity work. No registration necessary. All day Saturday and Sunday.

Free class sponsored by Coats and Clark for those who have never knitted or crocheted before. Learn to cast on, a knit stitch or chain stitch and to cast off. Participants will be given a set of needles, a crochet hook, yarn, instructions and a simple pattern to take home. Classes are one hour and students may sit in the Warm Up Lounge or attend ER to assist with any further help needed. Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 - 1:00pm.

“ER” Sessions: (Free, with admission): No registration necessary, stop in and let the Pat Catan’s instructors assist you with that project that you were having trouble with. Drop a stitch and can’t pick it up? Can’t figure out the pattern? Bring in your knit and crochet “mistaykes” and we’ll help you make some sense out of it or fix it. The “ER” sessions are designed to help you with all of your emergency needs. Saturday & Sunday morning sessions.

A Necklace of Many Colors: All Levels No registration necessary (FREE with Admission) ”NEW”

This class is open all day Saturday and Sunday, is for all ages, and is FREE with your admission. It requires no knitting or crochet experience. Various yarns, ribbons and an accent bead will be provided for you to explore your creativity. This is an open classroom format. There is no reservation or registration necessary. This is a great class to take with your friends as it requires little concentration. Simple color selection and an easy binding technique is all that is needed to create a “one of a kind” necklace for yourself or as a gift. This necklace is a creative and imaginative way to use your yarn stash and a great idea for a home party. You may bring your own yarn, if you prefer, for the necklace.

All day Saturday and Sunday. This class will be led by local fiber artists.

Stitch Pattern Sampler: All Levels, but may be best suited for beginners. 2 sessions in the morning, 2 in the afternoon (Saturday & Sunday) each sampler class is ONE HOUR , there are 8 total offered both days: $10.00 per sampler, 4 for $35.00 or all 8 for $70.00 w/ Jane Bigelow & Jill Bigelow-Suttell ”NEW”

This is a new class format: Each sampler class session is one hour long. There are eight offered, 4 each day. You may take only one class sampler, 2, 3, or all 8. Do you want to move beyond stockinette and garter stitch? Do you find those huge stitch pattern books a little intimidating? Then this class is for you! We will introduce you to 8 different patterns that will add texture to your knitting. We will slip stitches, twist stitches and even drop them on purpose. Turn each pattern into a block for an afghan, or add what you have learned to your other knitting projects. Registration necessary. Sampler sessions are:

Saturday afternoon sampler classes:

1:30-2:30: Cables: Basic cables are easy. Complex cables are easy too….once you know how. $10.00

3:00-4:00: Bobbles: Make your knitting pop - literally; bobbles are a great accent to garments. $10.00

Sunday morning sampler classes:

9:00-10:00: Lace: Add elegance to your knitting with some basic lace stitches. $10.00

10:30-11:30:Combining Knit & Purl: Combine knit & purl (sometimes in one stitch) to create texture: $10.00

Sunday afternoon sampler classes:

1:30-2:30: Traveling stitches: Similar to cables, yet different, learn why! $10.00

3:00-4:00: Dropped stitches: Drop a stitch and let it unravel……………intentionally. $10.00

The other stitch sampler sessions will also be listed in Sat Pm, Sun Am, and Sun Pm sections.

Supplies Needed: Smooth worsted-weight yarn (wool or cotton), and appropriate size needles.

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: None.

Beginning Tri-Loom Weaving-Make a 2-Foot Triangle Scarf All Levels 9:00 am-1:00 pm $50.00 w/ Pam Kelly ”NEW”

Students will be making a 2 foot triangle scarf on a Triangular Loom. You will be learning to do a continuous weave on the Tri-Loom, how to attach the fringe and how to take the scarf off the loom. Latch hooks and yarn will be provided in the class material fee of $15. A Class handout will be provided in the class fee. Looms will be available for purchase at a 10% discount from the instructor. Students will take a break during this 4 hour class. Registration necessary.

Supplies Needed: None.

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: $15.00, payable to the instructor.

Fiber & Wire Jewelry: All Levels 9:00-12:00 $20.00 w/ Rose Ann Hunter & Leslie Wind ”NEW”

Felted sweaters, blanket wool, copper and bronze closures and focal points all rolled into one! Learn to recycle old sweaters into fashionable jewelry. Learn to make wool beads and various shapes of cut fabric to create your one of a kind piece. Join two artists teaching in tandem, Rose Ann Hunter, fiber artist and Leslie Wind, jeweler. Work in the group with Rose Ann in making your soft jewelry and then with Leslie to make the perfect closure. Walk away with at least one individual piece. You will want to start making these for not only yourself, but for gifts as well. Such simple techniques, no previous skills required, only your imagination! Registration necessary.

Supplies Needed: A pair of scissors.

Materials Fee: $20.00 for a small kit of wools and enough metal to complete your project, payable to the instructor.

Homework: None.

Cable Ready: Advanced Beginner 9:00- 12:00 $50.00 w/ Melissa Leapman ”NEW”

Does the thought of knitting cables have you totally confused and completely tied up in knots? In this hands-on workshop, explore the basics of this classic knitting technique, from deciphering charts to practicing all sorts of cable crossings. Learn expert tricks to make your cabled fabrics beautiful, not to mention fun and easy to knit!Students must be able to cast on, knit and purl! Registration necessary.

Supplies Needed: Homework swatches with yarn still attached; extra white or cream-colored smooth worsted weight yarn; two size 5 double-pointed needles; scissors.

Homework: YES, Click here to download a pdf of all of Melissa Leapman's homework.

Materials Fee: $2.00, payable to the instructor.

Garter Stitched Patchwork Cardigan Sweater: Beginner & up 9:00-12:00 pm (morning session)

1:30- 4:30 pm (afternoon session) $60.00 w/ Nancy Premoshis

This is a whole day class, taught in two 3 hour sessions; one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

A Cardigan sweater inspired by a technique used by Valentina Devine. There is not a specific pattern for this sweater, but students will be able to make this sweater to fit. Full instructions will be given for the complete sweater. Students must be able to knit, cast on and off, pick up stitches. It is helpful if student is able to do a single crochet. Registration necessary, lass size limited to 12.

Supplies Needed: 1700 yards of worsted weight yarn of various colors; different textures can be used, but the yarn should be the same content (all or mostly cotton, all or mostly wool, etc.) Lighter weight yarn can be combined to equal worsted weight. It is not necessary to bring all 1700 yards to class, but each color to be used should be brought with you. Size 6, 7 or 8 knitting needles, depending on the gauge. If student is a loose knitter, 6 or 7 could be used, if tight knitter, 8 may be better. (Double points, with end protectors can be used or 10” straight needles because at no point will there be a lot of stitches on the needles.) Crochet hook: size G, tapestry needle, tape measure, notebook for note taking.

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: None.

‘Lil Darling Baby Crocheted Hat & Bootie Set: Crochet Class: All Levels 9:30-12:00 $20.00 w/ Lauren Etling ”NEW”

Make an adorable baby set in no time! This exclusive easy pattern taught by Lauren Etling will provide you with gifts for years to come! For all those darling babies in your life, you will learn how to make a flapper-inspired hat with matching Mary Jane inspired booties or a sweet little beenie with a bill and booties for a ‘lil boy! So precious! Students should be able to read patterns, know basic crochet stitches and have experience working in the round. Registration necessary.

Supplies Needed: You will need one skein of Vanna White Brand baby yarn (or comparable yarn) in main color and one skein in an accent color (just a small amount), hook size h8 or i9, a needle, embroidery thread, scissors, and a few buttons (at least 3).

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: None.

Mitred Squares: All Levels 9:30-11:30 am $20.00 with Cynthia Spencer ”NEW”
In this class, you'll learn how to make several types of mitered squares, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.  We'll explore different ways mitered squares can be used in knitting--and show how with this technique, you can finally bust that stash! Students must be able to knit, purl and have made a project of some kind. Registration necessary.

Supplies Needed: Students should bring worsted weight yarn and appropriate size needles.

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: $3.00.

Dropped Stitch with a Purpose: All Levels 9:30 - 11:30 am $20.00 with Inge Deneen ”NEW”

In this workshop we will explore the effects of “dropping a stitch”. This is an easy technique to add stunning effects to scarves, shawls, and other garments. We will also meet its relative, the elongated stitch, and play with its effects, creating yarn floats and waves. We will knit samples for the dropped stitch and elongated stitch and talk about possibilities and pitfalls (and how to avoid them.) Lastly, we will cast-on and get you well on your way to your own design of a dropped stitch shawl or scarf. Your choice! Registration necessary.

Supplies Needed:

Yarn for samples: sport, dk, or worsted weight, solid or multicolored/variegated yarn; 3 different yarns (left-over and partial skeins are fine)

Yarn for scarf: about 200y multicolored or variegated yarn in dk or worsted weight

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Yarn for Shawl: about 400y in a variety of yarns dk or worsted weight in complimentary colors, some smooth, also ribbon yarn, railroad yarn, novelty yarn (de-stashing opportunity!)

Needles: circular (24” or longer) size US 9 or 10 for scarf/shawl, straight or circular US 8, 9 or 10 for samples and a measuring tape

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: None.

Fair Isle Hat: Intermediate 9:00 - 12:00 $25.00 with Eleanor Swogger ”NEW”

Would you like to try Fair Isle but are afraid to commit to a large project? Learn how to knit one color with each hand in this small class project. You’ll come away satisfied with the knowledge of this age-old technique. Registration necessary, class limited to 12.

Supplies Needed: Size 7-16” circular and size 7 double point needles, worsted weight yarn.

Materials Fee: None.

Homework: None.

*Due to the high level of interest, we have added a second class from 2-5 Saturday Afternoon.

Knitting Brains! Amazing Hyperbolic Shapes: All Levels 9:30-12:00 $30.00 w/ Daniel Yuhas ”NEW”

When your ruffles have ruffles, interesting things happen! Come explore the wacky possibilities of knitting that’s totally hyperbolic. This is one of the simplest patterns you’ll ever follow, but the results will wow your friends with higher math. The resulting shape looks kind of like brain coral, kind of like a spiral, and is totally impossible to put down. Students must know how to cast on, knit, purl, yarn over. Registration necessary.

Supplies Needed: One circular needle and two double-pointed needles. Worsted or aran weight yarn with a lot of bounce to it.

Materials Fee: None.

Homework: None.

A Necklace of Many Colors: Open all day (FREE with admission) click here to see description above

Knitted Carpet Bags: All Levels 1:30 - 4:00 pm $20.00 with Rose Ann Hunter

Make yourself a unique handbag. Learn to knit with fabric itself, and the various ways to construct it. Learn to use up your leftover fabrics and turn them into a useful and one of a kind bag. You will complete a swatch and the ability to go on to making your own individual handbag. Also taught in this class is the popular confetti bag. This is made with a worsted weight yarn, and strips of cotton, silk or wool fabric. You will learn how to knit right into the framework of your knitting various strips to create a plush and decorative handbag that can be decorated with buttons, and beads. For both bags, you will learn different ways to make a handle, one of which is a simple hand sewn center shirred fabric.  Once you have mastered these techniques you can go on to making a carpet for your home.  Come join the fun and start your own heirloom handbag. Registration necessary.

Supplies Needed: A pair of scissors, assorted fabrics about a ¼ yard each, three coordinated colors work well.  Worsted weight yarn and size 7-10 inch wooden (or favorite pair) knitting needles.

Materials Fee: $5.00 for assorted cut fabrics to get started must be purchased from the instructor.

Homework: None.

Art Felt® Journal: All Levels 1:30 - 4:30 pm $25.00 with Esther Bechler ”NEW”

Learn to use the new Art Felt® paper! This paper makes wet felting quick and easy! Create your own felted design and turn it into a journal cover. Once you learn this easy technique, you can use it to create garments, scarves, purses, jewelry and more! The possibilities of the unique Art Felt® paper is endless. Skacel has graciously provided the materials needed for the class. Registration necessary, class size limited to 16.

Materials Needed: Please bring a hardbound journal to cover. The hard bound sketchbooks at Michael’s are perfect and you can use a 40% off coupon. (small to medium size)

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: None, Skacel has graciously provided the materials needed for the class.

Stitch Pattern Sampler: All Levels, but may be best suited for beginners. 2 sessions in the morning, 2 in the afternoon (Saturday & Sunday) each sampler class is ONE HOUR , there are 8 total offered both days: $10.00 per sampler, 4 for $35.00 or all 8 for $70.00 w/ Jane Bigelow & Jill Bigelow-Suttell ”NEW” See full description above at Saturday AM. Registration necessary.

Sampler sessions are:

Saturday afternoon sampler classes:

1:30-2:30: Cables: Basic cables are easy. Complex cables are easy too….once you know how. $10.00

3:00-4:00: Bobbles: Make your knitting pop - literally; bobbles are a great accent to garments. $10.00

“Socks” From the Toe Up! Beginners and up 1:30 - 3:30 pm $15.00 with Carla Sturgis

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Socks from the Toe Up! Have you been knitting your socks from the cuff down and want to try something new? Learn to knit your socks through measurements for a perfect fit. Prerequisite: Must have knit at least one pair of socks from the cuff down on 4 double point needles. This class includes a lot of tips and technique information. Registration necessary

Supplies Needed: Please bring with you one set of US #3 double point needles.

Materials Fee: $5.00 per student payable to teacher at beginning of class. Materials fee includes yarn to make a pair of toddler socks and pattern.

Homework: None.

To Top it Off: Crochet Class: All Levels 1:30 - 4:30 pm $20.00 with Vicki Fergus ”NEW”

I will introduce the class with a discussion and show and tell about my own crochet work and history and then all students will crochet a hat or at least get a good start on one. I will have several patterns for students to choose from, for beginners to those with more advanced skills. Beginning students should have some pattern reading skills. Instructor will have small kits of preselected colors of yarn available for $5.00 if you forget and some hooks , pins and scissors available to borrow during the class. Registration necessary, limited to 15.

Materials Needed: C, H, J hooks, marker or safety pins to use as markers, scissors for all. Beginners: 4 ply worsted weight yarn Intermediate and Advanced: a mix of colors and weights for a “funky hat” or one color for a more subtle look.

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: None, however, instructor will have small kits of preselected colors of yarn available for $5.00, payable to the instructor.

Wrapped Coil Basket: All Levels 1:30 - 4:30 pm $20.00 with Kate Silberberg

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In this class, you will learn an age old technique; how to wrap yarn around a piece of cloth rope and stitch it together to form a coiled “Navajo” basket. The process involves “starting with the navel” of the basket, the starter spiral, and changing yarn to add colors, and finishing the basket. Students will either take home a small finished basket and the skills to make a larger one or will know the skills required to complete their larger basket. Registration necessary, class size limited to 15.

Materials Needed: You may bring your favorite yarns, worsted weight or heavier (from your stash) and a tapestry needle, although instructor will have extra needles available to use and a wide variety of yarns to use as well.

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: Approximately $5.00 for roping and yarns, payable to the instructor.

Coil basket created by Sarah Grossman

Twined Knitting: Advanced 1:30 - 4:30 pm $25.00 with Amy Goodchild ”NEW”

A discussion about the Swedish technique of twined knitting will be conducted along with many examples shown. Students will learn to read the charts for twined knitting patterns and be provided with a pattern for a sampler hat project. Students will receive one on one help with using this old technique in a new way. It will be helpful if student can knit by throwing with the right hand. Must be able to KNIT IN THE ROUND.

Registration necessary, class size limited to 15.

Materials Needed: Students should bring:

1. Two contrasting colors of smooth worsted weight yarn.

2. Size 8 double pointed needles or 2 circular needles if this is your preferred method of knitting IN THE ROUND.

3. Basic supplies such as pencil, scissors, etc…

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: Yes, for a full color original pattern; $2.00, payable to the instructor.

Knitting on the Edge: Beautiful Borders: Intermediate 1:30-4:30pm $50.00 w/ Melissa Leapman ”NEW”

Jazz up your knitting with extra special edge treatments! Discover unusual textured borders, pretty hems, scalloped edges, knitted-in fringe, and much more in this hands-on workshop. These additions can transform even simple knits into eye-catching sweaters! Registration necessary.

Supplies Needed: Five homework swatches, smooth worsted weight yarn in light to medium colors; sizes 6, 8, and 10 knitting needles; one size 5 double-pointed knitting needle; cable needle; scissors.

Homework: YES, Click here to download a pdf of all of Melissa Leapman's homework.

Materials Fee: $2.00, payable to the instructor.

Mirabilis Baby Blanket: Advanced 1:30 - 4:30 pm $30.00 with Daniel Yuhas ”NEW”

Not just another baby blanket – this spectacular spiral is simple and fun to make. In the shape of a “spira mirabilis”, this blanket will surely make the perfect present for the newest miracle in your life! We’ll learn the disappearing loop cast-on and simple lace-making in class. Students should be comfortable reading a pattern and using double-pointed needles. Students should know Knitting in the round, yarn-overs, knitting 2 together. Registration necessary.

Materials Needed: Worsted weight yarn and a set of 5 double-pointed needles, preferably wood or bamboo. Four stitch markers. Please Note: A yarn needle is required for the cast-on. Approximately 565 yards of yarn is needed for the complete blanket, or students may complete a doily-sized swatch during class time, which requires less yarn.

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: $5.00 for the pattern, payable to the instructor.

Fair Isle Hat: Intermediate 2:00 - 5:00 $25.00 with Eleanor Swogger ”NEW”

Would you like to try Fair Isle but are afraid to commit to a large project? Learn how to knit one color with each hand in this small class project. You’ll come away satisfied with the knowledge of this age-old technique. Registration necessary, class limited to 12.

Supplies Needed: Size 7-16” circular and size 7 double point needles, worsted weight yarn.

Materials Fee: None.

Homework: None.

Interactive Noni Bag Clinic: All Levels (Saturday afternoon, following the luncheon) 2:00 - 5:00 with Nora Bellows in the Crawford Venago Ballroom $30.00 ”NEW”

The workshop will consist of lecture/demo interspersed with lots of hands-on practice for those involved. I have discovered that participants can be at any stage of bag-making: they might be beginners interested in making a first bag and thus purchase some materials for making bags, including patterns, hardware, stiffener, etc., they might be intermediate knitters with felted bag “bodies” they need to finish professionally, etc. I will cover how to structure a bag that requires crisp shaping and how to put structure in the bottom of a bag so it will keep its shape, as well as how to do the following: apply bag feet, magnetic snaps of various kinds, put in a zipper, apply handles using knitted tabs, fabric tabs, the use of resin handles, leather handles, wooden, etc., and how to design and apply embellishments, including how to bead for a dazzling, unique look. My overall objective is to empower the participants to finish their bags in a way that is professional and allows them to explore and display their own creativity. Noni patterns will be available for sale. You are invited to bring a bag you have started, needs, help or finished and wish to embellish. Items from the Trunk show will be on display.

Registration necessary.

Supplies Needed: None.

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: None

Mosaic Knitting: Colorful Knitting the Easy Way: Inter. 9:00-12:00 pm $50.00 w/ Melissa Leapman ”NEW”

Do you like the look of intricate color work but hate the thought of all those bobbins and tangled up yarns? In this workshop, Melissa will show you the in’s and out’s of this deceptively easy technique.

Registration necessary.

Materials Needed: Four homework swatches with yarn still attached; a few balls of contrasting brightly-colored (but solid) worsted weight yarn (please do not choose anything too dark); sticky notes (such as Post It™ Notes); size 8 knitting needles; graph paper, 5-squares-to-the-inch; pencil.

Homework: YES, Click here to download a pdf of all of Melissa Leapman's homework.

Materials Fee: $2.00, payable to the instructor.

Illusion (Shadow) Knitting: All Levels 9:00 - 12:00 $25.00 with Cynthia Spencer

Students must know how to knit and purl, cast on and cast off. The secret is all in how you knit and purl. Look at the knitting one way, and you will see simple strips. Turn it on an angle --- and who knows what mystery you’ll find! We’ll make a simple trivet in class to learn all the tricks. Registration necessary.

Supplies Needed: Bring 2 contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles.

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: $3.00.

The Art of Needle Felted Embellishment: All Levels 9:00 -12:00 pm $25.00 w/ Esther Bechler ”NEW”

Take your hand knits to a new level or breathe new life into the clothes in your closet! Create one-of-a-kind wearable art with needle felting! This class covers 2 dimensional needle felting techniques (with lots of hands on practice), planning your design without breaking copyright laws, matching tools and fibers to your project, as well as working on the project you bring to class. Bring a garment to embellish. Please bring the Clover felting mat and multi-needle tool if you have them. (These will also be available for purchase at a discount to students.) Registration necessary, class size limited to 16.

Materials Needed: Bring a garment to embellish. Please bring the Clover felting mat and multi-needle tool if you have them.

Homework: Please contact class Felted Embellishment teacher: esther@moonrisestudio.com when you are registered for this class so we can communicate about your choice of garment and the fibers (colors and type) I bring for you.

Materials Fee: $10.00 for basic felting supplies and fibers, payable to instructor.

Stitch Pattern Sampler: All Levels, but may be best suited for beginners. 2 sessions in the morning, 2 in the afternoon (Saturday and Sunday) each sampler class is ONE HOUR , there are 8 total offered both days: $10.00 per sampler, 4 for $35.00 or all 8 for $70.00 w/ Jane Bigelow and Jill Bigelow-Suttell ”NEW” See full description above at Saturday AM. Registration necessary.

Sampler sessions are:

Sunday morning sampler classes:

9:00-10:00: Lace: Add elegance to your knitting with some basic lace stitches. $10.00

10:30-11:30: Combining Knit & Purl: Combine knit & purl (sometimes in one stitch) to create texture: $10.00

Personalize Your Yarns & Roving (Yarn & Roving Painting): All Levels 9:00-11:30 am $20.00 with Laun Dunn           
Personalize your next project even more! Take a step into color with an introduction to dyeing. Learn about different dyes and how to mix them so that you can "paint" your yarn and roving. We will cover color theory, color schemes, and how to use color in your next project. We will be dyeing wool yarn for a pocket scarf project, then add even more color by dyeing washed wool locks to personalize your project. Learn how to use different tools and techniques, including a variety of ways to set your dyes and my own technique to “latch” the locks onto your project to add even more dimension. Bring an apron or work shirt, notebook, pen or pencil, and plastic bag to use to carry your samples home to dry. Please specify your preference for your color combinations. Registration necessary.
Fall: Turkey red, Sun yellow, Juniper

Spring: Raspberry sorbet, Lemon drop, Sea breeze

Sunset: Turkey red, Eggplant, Spiced pumpkin

Supplies Needed: None.

Materials Fee: $10.00, payable to the instructor at the beginning of class, includes: yarn, wool locks (.5oz.), dyes and bottles.

Homework: None.

Maybe There is a Better Way I: Beginners and up 9:00-11:30 am $25.00 with Susan Radford

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The difference between home made and a professional looking garment is often in the seams, neck, joining, grafting and buttonholes. These will all be covered in class, with any other techniques which students may request. Students are invited to bring a half finished garment on which you need help or advice. We will discuss it and (hopefully) solve the problem. This class is being offered for a beginner to intermediate level. The afternoon class is for advanced. Registration necessary, class size limited to 10.

Supplies Needed: Yarn & needles for practice, if you have a half finished garment that needs help, please bring it.

Homework: None

Materials Fee: None.

Fantastic Freeform Frenzy: Crochet - Advanced 9:00 -12:00 $30.00 w/Lauren Etling ”NEW”

Always see the cool, textured, sculptural crochet that adorns high end garments and gallery walls? Learn the basics of this beautiful artform in just a few short hours. We will learn and explore the world of scumbling and other freeform techniques, such as buillion stitches, hyperbolic crochet, and other organic shapes and will discuss how it's used with traditional crochet. Everyone's project will be unique and different, no patterns here! Take the ordinary and make it extraordinary! Take your skills to a whole 'nother level! The photos shown depict Lauren’s work, and not necessarily what you will end up with, each person’s work will be different. Registration necessary, class size limited to 15.

Supplies Needed: Yarns: Bring whatever you want to use. No specifics needed. We will be using small amounts of many different yarns, so bring a variety from your stash to choose from. Bring thick, thin, textured, fuzzy, whatever you'd like. The crazier the yarns, the cooler your projects will look. Please though, bring some run of the mill acrylic yarns as well, just because they are easy to use. Hooks: Bring a few different sizes. Please make sure that H8 is one of them.

Materials Fee: None.

Homework: I would like to please suggest that interested students look online to see what “stumbling” is before coming to class.

Beaded Lace Fingerless Gloves: All Levels 9:00-12:00 $25.00 w/ Eleanor Swogger ”NEW”

Learn to combine lace and beads to make a pair of fingerless gloves. Students must know how to cast on, knit. Yarn, beads and pattern will be provided. Registration necessary, class size limited to 12.

Materials Needed: Needles; sizes 6 and 8.

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: $7.00 for the yarn, beads and pattern, payable to instructor.

Lace and Loop Scarf: Advanced 9:00 - 12:00 $30.00 with Daniel Yuhas “NEW”

This complex scarf breaks the barrier from fancy into fabulous. Gravity-defying loops of I-cord wrap the neck, while a spreading bell of simple lace dangles below. As fun to wear as it is to make! Students should be comfortable reading a pattern and have experience knitting lace and I-cord. Registration necessary.

Materials Needed: Worsted weight yarn, preferably something drapey (e.g. bamboo, modal, rayon, alpaca), 2 straight needles and 2 double-pointed needles of the size recommended on the yarn wrapper.. About 300 yards needed for the complete scarf.

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: $5.00 for the pattern, payable to instructor.

Nuno Felted Silk Scarf: All Levels 1:30 - 3:30 pm $25.00 with Wini Labrecque

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Learn the basics of this wet felting technique while creating a beautiful felted fiber embellished silk scarf.

Using dyed rovings, yarn snippets and threads we will create a design on a piece of silk gauze then apply soap, water and agitation to make the applied embellishments adhere to the silk. Finished scarf will still be wet when class is done so students should bring a gallon size zip lock type bag to put scarf into after class. Students should also bring 2 beach towels. We will be handling wool fibers. Anyone allergic to wool should not take this class. Students should be able to stand for 2 hours and be able to tolerate using hands, fingers and upper arm strength for rolling the felt. You will take home an original silk scarf designed and made by you. Registration necessary.

Materials Needed: Students should bring 2 beach towels with them and a gallon size zip lock plastic bag.

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: $25 per student which covers the silk scarf and all the necessary felting materials, payable to instructor.

“Maybe There is a Better Way II”: Advanced 1:30 - 4:00 pm $25.00 with Susan Radford

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This class is similar to the morning class, except that it is offered for the advanced knitter. Susan will offer tricks, tips and techniques that she has been using for many years. Subjects that will be covered: finishing garments, seams, necks, kitchener stitch, invisible cast-on, design, using the natural tendency of various stitches. Casting or binding off in rib ---- a better way? Buttonholes-- the best kind!! Grafting, knitting backwards, lace, “rolardex,” plus ways to make graph reading easier. This will be a “fluid” class where students can make requests for a certain topic to be covered, and if all are in agreement, different techniques will be covered. Learn new, different, maybe even easier and better techniques to make your knitting easier and more beautiful. Registration necessary, class size limited to 10.

Supplies Needed: Yarn and needles that you are comfortable with for practice, if you have a half finished garment that needs help, please bring it.

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: None.

Stitch Pattern Sampler: All Levels, but may be best suited for beginners. 2 sessions in the morning, 2 in the afternoon (Saturday and Sunday) each sampler class is ONE HOUR , there are 8 total offered both days: $10.00 per sampler, 4 for $35.00 or all 8 for $70.00 w/ Jane Bigelow and Jill Bigelow-Suttell ”NEW” See full description above at Saturday AM. Registration necessary.

Sampler sessions are:

Sunday afternoon sampler classes:

1:30-2:30: Traveling stitches: Similar to cables, yet different, learn why! $10.00

3:00-4:00: Dropped stitches: Drop a stitch and let it unravel……………intentionally. $10.00

Better Beginnings: All Levels 1:30-3:30 pm $20.00 with Inge Deneen ”NEW”

What is the best cast-on? As with many knitting techniques, the answer is “it depends.” Most of us use the same cast-on almost all the time. In this workshop we will expand your repertoire of cast-ons. We will review several popular cast-ons, discuss their pros and cons and become familiar with new ones.

Want to use a cast-on that stays flat in stockinette? Too tight cast-ons for socks? Matching cast-on and bind-off edges for shawls and side to side garments? Which new techniques will you add to your knitting arsenal? Prerequisite skills: Students should know how to knit, purl, and at least one type of cast -on.

Registration necessary, class limited to 16.

Materials Needed: Light colored worsted weight yarn for several samples, Size 6 and size 7 needles and a crochet hook.

Materials Fee: None.

Homework: None, samples will be worked in class.

Knitting with Beads: Intermediate 1:30 - 4:00 pm $20.00 with Adina DeRoy Stouffer

Back by Popular Demand !!

Master the basics of knitting with beads in this fun class! You’ll learn several techniques of threading beads onto yarn and how to combine different fibers with a broad range of beading materials. A simple beaded scarf kit, including yarn and beads, may be purchased at the time of class for $18 from instructor. Registration necessary.

Supplies Needed: Just bring your needles, any from size 4-6 and some lace weight yarn. If you prefer to bring your own beads, bring size 6/0 or 8/0 seed beads.

Homework: None.

Materials Fee: Optional: beads are available to purchase, for $5.00, payable to the instructor.

Designing Heirloom Rugs All Levels 1:00- 4:00 pm $20.00 with Rose Ann Hunter ”NEW”

All knitted rugs are formed by assembling strips, blocks and wedges. Learn to construct various shapes with simple knitting, such as coiled, corded, washboard, heart shaped, and ovals. All techniques are adapted from rug patterns from the early 1800’s and brought to present day. While you are listening to a short lecture on heirloom rugs, start working on a hands on project that you will combine knitting with a hand sewn process using old wool fabric to make a small mat. You will go home and want to recycle your old clothes into heirloom rugs! Registration necessary.

Materials Needed: Scissors.

Homework: Knit with any yarn and color choice of a worsted weight yarn, a strip of just garter stitch of 4 stitches and 12 inches long. Then knit the same but knit 5 strips 6 inches long.

Materials Fee: $10.00 for a small kit that includes the right size short wooden needles, bits of yarn and wool fabric, payable to the instructor.

Celtic Cables: Intermediate/Advanced 1:00 - 4:00 pm $50.00 with Melissa Leapman ”NEW”

Learn how to use basic cabling techniques to create beautiful Celtic inspired panels and motifs. (Shhh, don’t tell anyone, but these gorgeous cables are much easier to knit than they look!) Registration necessary.

Supplies needed: Four homework swatches with yarn still attached; a few balls of contrasting brightly-colored (but solid) worsted weight yarn (please do not choose anything too dark); sticky notes (such as Post It™ Notes); size 8 knitting needles; graph paper, 5-squares-to-the-inch; pencil.

Homework: YES, Click here to download a pdf of all of Melissa Leapman's homework.

Materials Fee: $2.00, payable to the instructor.

Making Yarn from Recycled Materials: Treasure from Trash All Levels Knit & Crochet 1:00-4:00 pm $20.00 with Karen Page ”NEW”

In this class, we will explore finding and preparing recycled materials. It is a 2 phase class format. This class will focus on finding and making recyclable materials into strips that are recognizable “yarns” for knitting or crocheting, Identifying useable recyclable materials.

Phase one: A discussion that will will focus on the preparation of the materials for the finished piece. It will show the preparation materials as a means of making “yarns” for knitting and crocheting.This includes:

Searching for and selecting appropriate materials, preparation of materials such as washing, folding and cutting of materials, assembling and winding into balls of yarn and adding embellishments: such as beads, buttons, other yarn, etc.

The discussion will address the sourcing of materials: what you have at home, where to find materials and how you can identify and process them. I will have samples to show – the different “yarns” that can be made as well as some pieces that have been completed. The end product of this class will be at least one ball of “yarn” ready to knit/crochet. Registration necessary.

Phase two:

Knitting with recycled materials:

The second phase of this class will focus on producing a product with your ball of recycled materials “yarn”. The participants will make a small piece with size #8 needles that will be either a cell-phone bag, an id card carrier or a coin purse. Must be able to cast on, knit, purl, cast off.

Crocheting with recycled materials:

The second phase of this class will focus on producing a product with your ball of recycled materials “yarn The participants will make a small piece with size #g or h crochet hook. Suggested projects include a cell-phone pocket, an id card carrier or a coin purse. Must be able to single crochet & double crochet.

Students should bring: Several old cotton t-shirts, (I prefer 100% cotton rather than blends but that’s a personal choice), a clear ruler, scissors, a sharp rotary cutter and cutting board if you own one or very sharp scissors and a clear ruler will do. You may also bring plastic shopping bags and pieces of clothing, buttons, various yarns from your stash. Knitters: size 8 needles. Crocheters: # G or H crochet hook.

Homework: Scouting through the house to find some materials that are suitable to bring with you as noted in the description above.

Materials Fee: None.

Fabulous Versatile Pinwheels: Intermediate/Advanced 1:30 - 4:30 pm $30.00 with Daniel Yuhas ”NEW”

Around and around we go! In this class we will learn the easy and fun pinwheel technique to make a fabulous and quick blanket, a simple baby hat or a smart grown-up cap, all from the same basic pattern. Students may finish a baby cap during class time, or be well on their way towards a blanket or adult hat. Simple, easy-to-follow pattern adapts on the fly to any yarn weight and any size head. Students should be comfortable using double-pointed needles. Yarn-overs will be covered in class, and there’s barely any purling. Students must know knitting in the round, yarn-overs, ribbing. Registration necessary.

Supplies Needed: Worsted or bulky weight yarn (100 yards for a baby cap, 200 yards for an adult hat, or 400 yards for a blanket) and a set of 5 double-pointed needles, preferably wood or bamboo. A 24 or 36 inch circular needle if completing the blanket. Stitch markers.

Materials Fee: $5.00 for pattern, payable to the instructor.

Homework: None.