Harness Creativity
Instructor: Trish Anderson
Learn how to make predictable yarn, from fiber to fabric. We will dye super-wash
Merino using several methods, then spin our dyed creations in ways that will change the colors and enhance the fiber's
potential. After we have manipulated the color and yarn we will choose to knit, crochet or weave a project suitable to our
yarn. You will need to be able to make a continuous yarn on your spinning wheel and have knowledge of knitting, crocheting
or weaving.
Dye, fiber and patterns will be supplied.
You will need to bring a dye pot, working spinning wheel, four bobbins, toilet tubes, lazy kate, knitting needles or crochet
hooks, and if desired a one skein pattern you want to create yarn for.
Materials Fee: $30
Maximum
Class size: 12
So What Else Can We Do With Handspun Yarn?
Instructor: Kay Fielding
We will explore the use of our beautiful
handspun yarns and ribbons to create interesting original jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets. The first day we will work
on chinese knotting with yarns and threads with beads and findings. The second day we will introduce KumiHimo braiding using
our yarns plus other threads and cords. The third day we will explore needle tatting which is very easy and fun to do. Each
day we will construct a piece of jewelry using textile techniques of the day incorporating beads, ribbon, chains, etc. We
will study jewelry techniques such asthe use of wire loops, cones, jump rings, clasps and chains. The class will use beads
of different kinds and sizes. I will bring corkboards, threads, ribbons and yarns of different sizes, lots of beads, findings,
chains etc. I will also supply KumiHimo kits and tatting needles for everyone in the class. Students should bring beautiful
yarns of their making, essecially non-strechy fibers such as silk, rayon, metallics, etc. Also a 14"x14" pizza box,
and basic jewelry tools i.e. round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, wire cutters. Jewelry pliers have no teeth. Economically
priced, good quality tools are availible at large craft stores. Also any beads or other pieces the student would especially
like to incorporate into a piece of jewelry. Also a small crochet hook, about size 8 to 10.
Materials Fee: $50
Maximum
Class Size: 12
Spinning Stripes
Instructor: Diane Cutler
Learn how to spin striped yarn.
Day one: you will learn fiber blending.
Day two: making stripes on the drum carder
Day three: spin and ply stripes.
Please bring your drum carder, doffer, working spinning wheel, pencil and paper.
Materials Fee: $25
Maximum Class Size: 10
Armatures In Needle Felted Sculpture
Instructor: Ayala Talpai
What are the options for stiffening
up your work?
Over the days at Workshops
In The Woods Ayala will pass along her experience solving various floppy needle felting dilemmas while we turn out a procession
of flora, fauna and folk by way of practice and example. Participants need never have touched wool before. Ayala keeps instructions
interesting even for Adepts in the workshop ...
Bring some wool with you or buy it on site. Ayala will provide, basic instructions, 2 felting needles, other tools
& equipment, dyed and natural curly locks, scraps and bits.
Materials Fee:$15
Maximum Class Size: 10
Gotland-Style Swedish Colorwork Mittens
Instructor: Shelia January
The Swedish island province of Gotland
is home to several breeds of sheep, including the distinctive grey Gotland. Gotlander knitting traditions combine the natural
light and dark grey wool with overdyed wool to create standard colorwork patterns, which can be geometric or representative
of nature. We will spin both natural and dyed carded fiber in the traditional woolen style to create yarns that we will use
to make traditional mittens to fit you or another lucky person.
The wool we will be using for the class has been brought directly to the US from Gotland and will
produce a lovely medium-soft yarn with a slight fuzzy halo. Overdying with rich jewel-tones produces tonal colors that give
a unique colorwork product. You'll need to bring a spinning wheel in good working order with at least three empty bobbins,
a kate, a niddy-noddy, ballwinder or nostepinne, knitting needles to work circularly in your preferred method (double pointed
needles, 2 circulars or one long circular for the Magic Loop) in sizes that you would use for fingering weight yarn (generally
#3 or #4 US), and your usual knitting and spinning supplies. For this class you must be able to spin a consistent single on
your wheel, and be able to knit a circular tube.
Materials Fee: $25
Maximum Class Size: 12
Let's Design A Basic Sweater
Instructor: Barb Quinn
With just a few bits of knowledge
you can design any sweater you can imagine starting with three basic styles; the "T", the raglan-sleeved sweater
and one with set in sleeves.
By understanding
knitting guage you can virtually use any yarn that you can create or buy to make the perfect sweater. Learn the formula for
tapering a sleeve or shaping an armhole or sholder. Draw on your own schematic as a pattern, choose a particular stitch or
a color scheme and let the creativity flow.
This
class is based on the Elizabeth Zimmerman percentage theory. Many other tips will be shared.
Please bring with you: Yarn - any color(s) will do. You can start a sweater in the
workshop or knit teddy bear sized samples. Needles - a size appropriate for your yarn. You will need two sizes, one for the
body of the sweater and one two sizes smaller for the ribbing. When doing sleeves you will either need two circular needles
of each size or a circular needle and double points for both sizes. Stitch Markers - These can be made from
odd color yarns, or rings of any material. Pencil and Paper - There will be a class handout but there maybe some technique
you will want in your own words. The kind that is punched for three ring binder is preferable. Tapestry Needle. Straight Edge
Ruler. Quilting or Seemstress Tape Measure. Scissors. Small Calculator. A favorite garment that fits well - This might be
a vest, sweater or blouse. A set of colored pecils (optional). Any questions or a project you need help with - there will
be a time while knitting that aside questions can be answered. Bring your sense of adventure and an open mind - this class
is fun and will stimulate the creative juices.
Materials Fee: $15
Maximum
Class Size: TBA
It's A Warped Life
Instructor: Diane McKinnon
Warping is often
the biggest hurdle in any weaver's career. It's often a mystery to beginners and can be just like the blank sheet
of white paper that causes writer's block to even the most practiced weaver.
This class is designed to help you overcome 'warping block'
and to help you see warping as the first step in the highly creative and fulfilling craft of weaving.
We will learn to judge yarns for appropriateness
for three projects:
Scarf
Hand Towel
Shawl
Next, the three different projects will be discussed as a group. Topics will cover design possibilities, yarn selections,
and most importantly, calculations made easy. You will have the opporunity to learn and practice how to calculate warps for
all three projects.
After
that, you will wind a warp for the one project you have chosen, dress your loom, and begin to weave your project. Special
wasy warp winding and loom dressing techniques will be taught that will help to makethe warping process faster and easier
to do.
On the third
day, you will wind a second warp to take home for another one of the three class projects. This will give you the opportunity
to practice learned techniques and ask any additional questions. And, you will have more time to continue working on your
first project.
This
class is for all skill levels.
Materials Fees: $30.00
Maximum Class Size: TBA
