CLASSES
Entomology
with Laura Nelkin
Entomology is a lovely little lace shawl with a lace pattern that
is easy to get the groove of. Worked from the bottom up increasing
for the triangular shape happens as you work, so you’ll
learn the lace pattern on the fewest stitches possible and then
as you get the hang of it the shawl will grow wider and longer!
Techniques covered in this class are: working with beads; both
on yarnovers and inserted between sts, reading lace charts, and
lace knitting techniques. Please bring needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm)
A $5.00 material fee to cover the cost of beads, pattern, charts
and prep work for swatching kits, payable to the instructor. A
kit will also be available to purchase from the instructor for
$35.00 which includes beads and yarn. Class length is 3 hours.
(http://www.schaeferyarn.com/yrn_anne.html)
for the entire shawl. www.nelkindesigns.com
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Bedford
Spa Mitt with Kathy Zimmerman
How many creative possibilities are contained within
just one glorious ball of yarn? In this class, we'll explore what
can be knit with a single skein, expanding knitting skills and
experimenting with three different pattern stitch techniques in
one small project. Kathy will present how-to's for combining lace
and slip stitch with textured stitchwork details. The class project
will feature an organic cotton bath mitt inspired by the OMNI
Beford Springs Spa & Resort, a small but elegant accessory
that is perfect for gift-giving or just for you! This class is
"hands on" in more ways than one.
Class
Supplies: US size 4 knitting needles, stitch markers, row counter
Student
Skill Level: Intermediate knitters
www.kathys-kreations.com
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From
Flat to Round with Jill Bigelow-Suttell
There are lots of great books of stitch patterns out there –
all of them flat. What do you do if you want to work a pattern
in the round? Some stitch patterns are easy to convert from flat
to round; others are not. In this class we will convert patterns
of varying difficulty into the round. The next time you want to
add your own personal touch to a basic hat, sock or even sweater
pattern, you will have the confidence to do so. The next time
you want to add your own personal touch to a basic hat, sock or
even sweater pattern, you will have the confidence to do so. Please
bring worsted weight yarn and appropriate size needles. Class
length is 3 hours. www.b-ewe-tiful.com
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Fair
Isle Holiday Stocking with Jane Bigelow
According to Yarn Market News, Color Knitting is
hot!!!! Learn the technique of Fair Isle Knitting while knitting
a holiday stocking. We will be working with multiple colors but
using only 2 colors at a time holding one color in the right hand
and one color in the left hand. You will be knitting American
style and continental style at the same time. Make a stocking
for everyone in your family. After practicing this technique on
a stocking, you can begin using it in garments such as hats, socks,
sweaters, etc. This is a fun technique to know. Please bring 2
colors of worsted weight yarn, one skein of each, or a half a
skein of each for a smaller stocking, and size 6 or 7 double pointed
needles. Class length will be approx. 3 hours. www.b-ewe-tiful.com
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Weaving
on a Portable Loom with Carol Buttignol
Create beautiful scarves, shawls, vests, baby blankets, ponchos
and more. Weave triangles on a small frame loom, warping and weaving
with a continuous strand at the same time. Learn easy decorative
joining techniques. No weaving experience necessary. Class project
will be long scarf or shoulder shawl. Yarn will be provided for
you.
The materials
fee is $27.00, which includes the loom, instruction booklet and
weaving accessories for a 7" loom as well as yarn, payable
to the instructor. Class length will be 3 hours.
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Nuno
Felted Scarf with Dalis Davison
Learn the art of making a beautiful, ethereal scarf using wet
felting techniques.
Using a silk chiffon scarf as a base, you will layer on wool,
silk, mohair, glitz and yarn, all hand dyed by me. You'll learn
about wet felting, while picking up tips about color and texture.
What to bring: scissors and an old towel. Class length: about
2-3 hours. Materials fee: $24.00, which includes One 60"
hand painted silk chiffon scarf, package of wool, silk, mohair,
and glitz for embellishing and personalizing your scarf, payable
to the instructor. www.dancingleaffarm.com
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Victorian
Lace Ruffled Lace Collar with Barb Grossman
A throw back to simpler times, this simple elegant looking ruffled
lace collar is a perfect accompaniment to any outfit. It can be
worn with a turtleneck to dress it up or with any blouse or dress.
A hand painted silk lace ribbon is woven through to tie at the
neckline. It’s easy to make, simple garter stitch, short
rows and dropped stitches. All materials will be provided: enough
lace ribbon and yarn for one project. A $3.00 materials fee will
be payable to the instructor for the pattern. Class length will
be 2 1/2 - 3 hours. Please bring size 10 needles.
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Although
plenty of time has been allotted in each class; if you require
more time, all teachers will be on hand the entire weekend and
a meet up can be scheduled in one of the lounge areas to continue
on your project with the other students or teacher.
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