1/2 Day Classes - Friday (June 7) AM
Checkin: 8:30am
Class: 9:00am-12:00pm
Lunch: 12:00pm-1:00pm
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The online registration deadline was May 15, 2019. If you are still interested in attending a class, please call our office at 970-586-6104 to inquire about availability. Some classes have been cancelled due to low enrollment, some have seats remaining, and some are sold out.
Class: 9:00am-12:00pm
Lunch: 12:00pm-1:00pm
(Back to Workshop Home Page)
The online registration deadline was May 15, 2019. If you are still interested in attending a class, please call our office at 970-586-6104 to inquire about availability. Some classes have been cancelled due to low enrollment, some have seats remaining, and some are sold out.
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INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Taylor
SKILL LEVEL: All (Able to operate a wheel) MATERIALS: $35 (collected by instructor at class) STUDENTS TO BRING: A working wheel with a larger orifice,2 bobbins, lazy kate DESCRIPTION: Have you ever looked at fun textured batts and wonderd how to do them justice? Bought a fleece that you discovered was tender? Then corespinning is for you! We will learn how to spin a balanced yarn that shows off locks, texture and streaks of color. INSTRUCTOR BIO: Elizabeth began with alpacas in 2011 and hit the ground running with fiber arts in mind. After quickly learning to spin, knit, dye and weave she quickly gained a following of her products under Spotted Circus Alpacas both at festivals & online. She has vended and taught at many prestigious festivals and has been judging spin-offs since 2012 including Nationals, MAPACA, Southern Select, RAC and more. She currently offers classes to take fleece from raw to finished goods and has taught at Magical Farms, Heritage Suri Farms & for the Alpaca Breeders of Western New York. She has been featured in several online podcasts and vended at the Knit Girllls SSK retreat. Recently Elizabeth has published an ebook on Amazon entitled TANNING ALPACA HIDES AT HOME which walks you though step by step the process of working your own hides. Elizabeth is currently breeding Huacaya alpacas with an emphasis on consistent fleeces that remain fine in grey, dark brown and multi colors. The more odd the color the more she likes it! Elizabeth is a certified Master Classer and has sorted commercially for ACOA. She is also an accredited Spin Off judge for the Alpaca Owners Association. She enjoys talking about fiber and adding super bright colors and sparkle to everything she does. Contact Instructor |
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Fun with Bosnian CrochetINSTRUCTOR: Mary Berry
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner MATERIALS: $6 (collected by instructor at class) STUDENTS TO BRING: 4-ply cotton yarn in two different solid colors; scissors; a size E crochet hook. If you know that you crochet loose or tight, you might also want to bring a smaller and/or larger size hook DESCRIPTION: Bosnian Crochet, Shepherd's Knitting, Slip Stitch Crochet. Depending on what book you are reading or what Ravelry forum you are in, people call it different things. Whatever it's called, it's a fun and different way to be creative with slip stitches. In this class, we will learn the stitches while we create a super cute and durable potholder from cotton yarn. We will also use short rows and modular construction techniques. INSTRUCTOR BIO: Mary Berry is living her dream raising sheep; teaching spinning, weaving, dyeing, and rug hooking classes; and creating fiber art that she loves. When she is not at home on the farm, you will find her teaching at her studio or at fiber festivals around the country coaxing one more student into trying something new, stretching a few boundaries, and doing more than they thought they could. Contact Instructor |
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Introduction to Portuguese KnittingINSTRUCTOR: Shatzie Wardall
SKILL LEVEL: All (Students should already have a solid foundation of basic knitting skills, such as how to hold needles, knit and purl stitch) MATERIALS: $25 (collected by instructor at class, covers the cost of a magnetic Portuguese knitting pin and a couple stitch markers) STUDENTS TO BRING: One ball of at least 30 yards, of cotton yarn - worsted or DK, size 6 (for DK) or 8 (for worsted) knitting needles, scissors and a darning needle DESCRIPTION: This class will cover the basics of Portuguese knitting. We will be making a dishcloth, that will encompass learning the knit stitch, purl stitch, increasing and decreasing. INSTRUCTOR BIO: I learned to knit almost nine years ago, when my youngest son was born. I wanted wool diaper covers for him and couldn't really afford to buy them, so I learned to make them. It has since become a passion. From knitting, I have moved on to spinning and some crochet. In 2015 I began to experienced sever carpel tunnel symptoms, so I learned Portuguese knitting, so I could alternate styles and continue knitting. In 2016 I opened my Etsy store, specializing in Portuguese knitting pins. Contact Instructor |
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Knit or Crochet, then felt a Japanese Knot BagINSTRUCTOR: Jody Francis
SKILL LEVEL: All (Basic crochet and knitting skills ) MATERIALS: $5 (collected by instructor at class) STUDENTS TO BRING: knitting needles or crochet hooks appropriate for the single strand wool of choice. Single strand wool in DK or worsted weight, ideal for felting. Scissors, darning needle. DESCRIPTION: Learn to knit or crochet a Japanese knot bag or 'dumpling bag' as its sometimes called, using single strand wool. In this class, you'll get a chance to work on the body of the bag, and instructions for the handles. Once the bag is complete, it can be felted using the washing machine method. Once dry, you can felt it even more with needles if you desire, or just felt designs of choice onto it. Patterns and illustrations will be provided. Let's stitch! INSTRUCTOR BIO: I’ve been a fiber artist for most of my life. Starting around 5 years of age, my mother taught me to knit. There were many square blankets for my dolls to be sure, and potholders a plenty for gifts. Around 8 years of age, my Aunt taught me to crochet whilst camping in the Big Horn mountains of Wyoming. Not to be too cliche, but I was hooked. The rest is history (or her story, as it turns out) and now I’ve graduated to teaching classes and passing on my fiber knowledge to the next group of fiber artists in the making. Hopefully, in the near future, there’ll be a Master of Stitches pin on my lapel. Until then, looking forward to more teaching and learning moments in my life. Let’s stitch!! Contact Instructor |
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Learn to Crochet - Getting Hooked!INSTRUCTOR: Larissa Breloff
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner MATERIALS: $15 (collected by instructor at class) STUDENTS TO BRING: NOTHING! DESCRIPTION: Quickly master all the essentials you need to get started on your own crochet project! Learn the basics of chain, slip stitch, single and double crochet to crochet flowers, a hat, or a simple scarf. No previous experience needed. INSTRUCTOR BIO: Fiber artist Larissa Breloff, originally from Ukraine, moved to Colorado 25 years ago. Although her primary profession was engineering she has been knitting and crocheting professionally for over 45 years. She is a teacher, designer, “troubleshooter “of knitting / crochet problems and sales associate at Lambspun of Colorado. Larissa has been teaching and designing the art of Tunisian crochets for over 8 years and was a teacher at the Estes Park Wool Market in 2012 – 2018 Contact Instructor |
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INSTRUCTOR: Pamela Schultz
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: NO FEE!
STUDENTS TO BRING: A working camera - your smartphone camera is fine!
DESCRIPTION: You've been working on that project for what seems like ages. You finally finished it, and it looks fantastic. Now comes the hard part: taking the "finished object" photos. Have you ever found photographing your fiber art frustrating? Why did those fabulously bright and vibrant colors suddenly fall flat in the picture? This workshop focuses on making photographing your fiber art fun and easy.
INSTRUCTOR BIO: Pamela Schultz is a knitter, spinner, weaver, dyer, rug hooker/puncher, and occasional dabbler in crochet. As a lifelong student of history, she is fascinated by the intersection of historical studies of handcrafts and the hands-on work of creating textiles. She teaches workshops and gives guild talks on a number of subjects, including photography, history, and copyright law. Pamela lives in Grand Junction, Colorado with her husband, their border collie, and her ever-growing herd of looms and spinning wheels.
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SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: NO FEE!
STUDENTS TO BRING: A working camera - your smartphone camera is fine!
DESCRIPTION: You've been working on that project for what seems like ages. You finally finished it, and it looks fantastic. Now comes the hard part: taking the "finished object" photos. Have you ever found photographing your fiber art frustrating? Why did those fabulously bright and vibrant colors suddenly fall flat in the picture? This workshop focuses on making photographing your fiber art fun and easy.
INSTRUCTOR BIO: Pamela Schultz is a knitter, spinner, weaver, dyer, rug hooker/puncher, and occasional dabbler in crochet. As a lifelong student of history, she is fascinated by the intersection of historical studies of handcrafts and the hands-on work of creating textiles. She teaches workshops and gives guild talks on a number of subjects, including photography, history, and copyright law. Pamela lives in Grand Junction, Colorado with her husband, their border collie, and her ever-growing herd of looms and spinning wheels.
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