2018 Workshop Descriptions
The following workshops were offered in 2018. They are being kept on this site until the 2019 workshop descriptions are posted in order to provide a sample of what these classes look like from year to year.
2 Day Workshops - thursday-friday, June 7-8
INSTRUCTOR: Maggie Casey
SKILL LEVEL: Beginning Spinning Skills Required
MATERIALS: $20 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Spinning wheel and all its parts, lazy kate and at least 3 bobbins, wool hand cards, combs if you already own them.
DESCRIPTION: It was love at first sight! You bought a fleece-- and now what do you do with it? It depends! We will prepare a fine, medium and long wool fleece. We will card and comb all three types of fleece and spin them woolen and worsted and then ply. You will have enough fleece to knit samples with your yarn, so we can discover the perfect combination of preparation and spinning for your project.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginning Spinning Skills Required
MATERIALS: $20 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Spinning wheel and all its parts, lazy kate and at least 3 bobbins, wool hand cards, combs if you already own them.
DESCRIPTION: It was love at first sight! You bought a fleece-- and now what do you do with it? It depends! We will prepare a fine, medium and long wool fleece. We will card and comb all three types of fleece and spin them woolen and worsted and then ply. You will have enough fleece to knit samples with your yarn, so we can discover the perfect combination of preparation and spinning for your project.
Beginning Navajo Weaving |
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Sarah NataniEmail the Instructor Sarah Natani has been teaching weaving throughout the US and abroad for over 50 years. Her classes include basic weaving methods and stories of how Navajo weaving came to the Navajo people. |
INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Natani
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: $100 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Graph Paper, pencil, sacking needle
DESCRIPTION: Students will learn how to weave the Navajo way using 2 sheds. Students will learn how to weave stripes and create a design using vertical interlock method. Students will hear Navajo weaving creation story.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: $100 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Graph Paper, pencil, sacking needle
DESCRIPTION: Students will learn how to weave the Navajo way using 2 sheds. Students will learn how to weave stripes and create a design using vertical interlock method. Students will hear Navajo weaving creation story.
Inkle Weaving |
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Robin WiltonEmail the Instructor Robin Wilton has earned a BFA with a concentration in Weaving from CSU in Ft. Collins. She has been weaving for over 40 years. Known also as “the Weaving Lady”, Robin specializes in doing programs about weaving and spinning to Denver metro area children in schools and at events. Robin has taught Inkle Weaving for shops and weaving guilds throughout the Front Range for many years. |
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Wilton
SKILL LEVEL: Any
MATERIALS: No Fee!
STUDENTS TO BRING: Inkle loom, shuttle, scissors, 3 contrasting colors of 3/2 Pearl cotton 3 oz. of each, Note taking materials, Carpet warp in any color (for making heddles) Students can share, 4 or 5 Popsicle sticks if you have them. See note below on renting equipment
DESCRIPTION: Inkle Weaving is a fun way to learn about weaving without the investment of expensive equipment to start out. An Inkle loom is a portable belt loom that can be warped up in an afternoon and woven in 3- 4 hours. Inkle bands can be used to make belts, straps bookmarks, ornaments and more. In this beginning two-day workshop, you will be warping your loom and start weaving on the first day. In the second day you will have plenty of time to weave off your project and learn some finishing techniques. Bring your own loom and shuttle or rent them at a cost of $5. Yarn can be purchased from the instructor for a materials fee of $10 or bring your own.
SKILL LEVEL: Any
MATERIALS: No Fee!
STUDENTS TO BRING: Inkle loom, shuttle, scissors, 3 contrasting colors of 3/2 Pearl cotton 3 oz. of each, Note taking materials, Carpet warp in any color (for making heddles) Students can share, 4 or 5 Popsicle sticks if you have them. See note below on renting equipment
DESCRIPTION: Inkle Weaving is a fun way to learn about weaving without the investment of expensive equipment to start out. An Inkle loom is a portable belt loom that can be warped up in an afternoon and woven in 3- 4 hours. Inkle bands can be used to make belts, straps bookmarks, ornaments and more. In this beginning two-day workshop, you will be warping your loom and start weaving on the first day. In the second day you will have plenty of time to weave off your project and learn some finishing techniques. Bring your own loom and shuttle or rent them at a cost of $5. Yarn can be purchased from the instructor for a materials fee of $10 or bring your own.
INSTRUCTOR: Rose Vigil
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $30 (to be collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: A tapestry loom such as mirrex, cactus, schacht, or navajo style loom. Loom must be pre-warped, students may contact instructor for help on warping the loom prior to workshop via email or phone.
DESCRIPTION: Tapestry is a weave which only the weft-faced yarns are displayed on the warp. We will learn the many ways to design and weave a small story tapestry. Students will learn the basic stitches to create a unique texture.
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $30 (to be collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: A tapestry loom such as mirrex, cactus, schacht, or navajo style loom. Loom must be pre-warped, students may contact instructor for help on warping the loom prior to workshop via email or phone.
DESCRIPTION: Tapestry is a weave which only the weft-faced yarns are displayed on the warp. We will learn the many ways to design and weave a small story tapestry. Students will learn the basic stitches to create a unique texture.
INSTRUCTOR: Caroline Spurgeon
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: $10 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: C. Cactus Flower loom, weaving fork. If students do not own a loom, they may borrow or buy one from the instructor. Traditional looms may be used with prior approval from the instructor.
DESCRIPTION: Have you always wanted to learn Navajo-style weaving? Then this class, designed for all ages and ability levels, is for you! We will spend an hour warping a C. Cactus Flower loom and then devote the rest of the time to design techniques. Learn the entire process from beginning to end; warping, basic designs, the tools, tricks and trade of Navajo style weaving. You will have fun and leave the class with a finished project plus ideas for many more.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: $10 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: C. Cactus Flower loom, weaving fork. If students do not own a loom, they may borrow or buy one from the instructor. Traditional looms may be used with prior approval from the instructor.
DESCRIPTION: Have you always wanted to learn Navajo-style weaving? Then this class, designed for all ages and ability levels, is for you! We will spend an hour warping a C. Cactus Flower loom and then devote the rest of the time to design techniques. Learn the entire process from beginning to end; warping, basic designs, the tools, tricks and trade of Navajo style weaving. You will have fun and leave the class with a finished project plus ideas for many more.
INSTRUCTOR: Deb Tewell
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
MATERIALS: $30 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: water-proof apron, embellishments (lace, threads, fibers, silk chiffon or gauze), pen and notebook, needle and nylon thread, scissors, ball brauser oe spray bottle, 3 old towels
DESCRIPTION: Warm and cozy, chic and distinctive; felted accessories add fun to any outfit in any season. By learning and combining several felting techniques, you will take home a variety of pieces that are totally different from one another. Learn easy cord-making techniques, surface design, and 3-D felting. Learn how to add felted layers onto felted layers, and how to incorporate fabrics into your felted pieces. In this 2-day class, the instructor will show her felted samples, do demonstrations of the various techniques, and teach felting procedures necessary to complete: a necktie scarf, fingerless gloves, an ear warmer, and a felted necklace. You will take home fab and funky felted accessories—maybe all of these, depending on your individual preferences and felting touch. The class has been developed to allow for the most individuality possible so each student will be able to focus on creativity and felting techniques. With step-by- step instructional handouts you will be able to take your learning beyond the classroom to create more felted projects on your own after the class. Students must have a modicum of wet felting experience with prerequisites including having a working knowledge of felting processes, understanding basic felting terminology, and the ability to lay out roving in even layers
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
MATERIALS: $30 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: water-proof apron, embellishments (lace, threads, fibers, silk chiffon or gauze), pen and notebook, needle and nylon thread, scissors, ball brauser oe spray bottle, 3 old towels
DESCRIPTION: Warm and cozy, chic and distinctive; felted accessories add fun to any outfit in any season. By learning and combining several felting techniques, you will take home a variety of pieces that are totally different from one another. Learn easy cord-making techniques, surface design, and 3-D felting. Learn how to add felted layers onto felted layers, and how to incorporate fabrics into your felted pieces. In this 2-day class, the instructor will show her felted samples, do demonstrations of the various techniques, and teach felting procedures necessary to complete: a necktie scarf, fingerless gloves, an ear warmer, and a felted necklace. You will take home fab and funky felted accessories—maybe all of these, depending on your individual preferences and felting touch. The class has been developed to allow for the most individuality possible so each student will be able to focus on creativity and felting techniques. With step-by- step instructional handouts you will be able to take your learning beyond the classroom to create more felted projects on your own after the class. Students must have a modicum of wet felting experience with prerequisites including having a working knowledge of felting processes, understanding basic felting terminology, and the ability to lay out roving in even layers
1 Day Workshops - Thursday, June 7
INSTRUCTOR: Joy Kammerer
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner-Intermediate
MATERIALS: $10 (collected by instructor)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Some handspun yarn - two ply worsted and novelty
DESCRIPTION: Coiled baskets are an ancient art, but we can give it a modern interpretation with our own handspun yarn. No longer a necessity, handcrafted baskets still give us a medium for satisfying our artistic creativity. You will learn shaping and two bastic stitches. A kit will be available for a small basket.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner-Intermediate
MATERIALS: $10 (collected by instructor)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Some handspun yarn - two ply worsted and novelty
DESCRIPTION: Coiled baskets are an ancient art, but we can give it a modern interpretation with our own handspun yarn. No longer a necessity, handcrafted baskets still give us a medium for satisfying our artistic creativity. You will learn shaping and two bastic stitches. A kit will be available for a small basket.
INSTRUCTOR: Sara Greer
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
MATERIALS: $25 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: 24" circular knitting needle US size 3 and 1500 yards of lace weight yarn, in a solid or heather color-way, wound and ready to knit with. The lighter the color the better. This is an intermediate lace class. Students need to know how to knit, purl, and be ready for charts and decreasing.
DESCRIPTION: Traditional Estonian style cast on, knitting stitches, bind off and blocking will all be covered in this class. A booklet will be given with the pattern, and step by step details of how to do each of these with pictures. After lunch you will get to try your hand at sewing on the edging in traditional Estonian style.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
MATERIALS: $25 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: 24" circular knitting needle US size 3 and 1500 yards of lace weight yarn, in a solid or heather color-way, wound and ready to knit with. The lighter the color the better. This is an intermediate lace class. Students need to know how to knit, purl, and be ready for charts and decreasing.
DESCRIPTION: Traditional Estonian style cast on, knitting stitches, bind off and blocking will all be covered in this class. A booklet will be given with the pattern, and step by step details of how to do each of these with pictures. After lunch you will get to try your hand at sewing on the edging in traditional Estonian style.
INSTRUCTOR: Henry & Roy Clemes
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: $35 (collected by instructor)
STUDENTS TO BRING: an attitude for learning. All materials and equipment will be provided by the instructors.
DESCRIPTION: Drum carders are a mystery to the average fiber artist: fiber is fed into the carder, ends up on the big drum, and something magical happens in between. In our ‘Exploring the Drum Carder’ class, students begin the day by learning the history of drum carders, how they work, and why they function the way they do. The fun goes hands on for the rest of the day as we delve into the differences of woolen and worsted carding, explore the many tools that make drum carding more efficient, and crank out five different batts. The first batt will be hand cranked before switching over to Electric Drive for the duration of class. All materials, carders, and tools will be provided by the instructors.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: $35 (collected by instructor)
STUDENTS TO BRING: an attitude for learning. All materials and equipment will be provided by the instructors.
DESCRIPTION: Drum carders are a mystery to the average fiber artist: fiber is fed into the carder, ends up on the big drum, and something magical happens in between. In our ‘Exploring the Drum Carder’ class, students begin the day by learning the history of drum carders, how they work, and why they function the way they do. The fun goes hands on for the rest of the day as we delve into the differences of woolen and worsted carding, explore the many tools that make drum carding more efficient, and crank out five different batts. The first batt will be hand cranked before switching over to Electric Drive for the duration of class. All materials, carders, and tools will be provided by the instructors.
INSTRUCTOR: Shirley Ellsworth
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $0
STUDENTS TO BRING: Nothing!
DESCRIPTION: This class will introduce you to the wonderful world of working with fiber. At the end of this class, you’ll be wearing out an artistic, thin, and fluid scarf of silk and merino wool fibers carefully combed and effectively proportioned. Simple soap and water will transform loose fibers into soft, flattering scarves. Entertaining demonstrations on carding will give you additional knowledge on refining your own process. You will walk away with the basic foundation of wet felting. The possibilities for future creations will be endless!
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $0
STUDENTS TO BRING: Nothing!
DESCRIPTION: This class will introduce you to the wonderful world of working with fiber. At the end of this class, you’ll be wearing out an artistic, thin, and fluid scarf of silk and merino wool fibers carefully combed and effectively proportioned. Simple soap and water will transform loose fibers into soft, flattering scarves. Entertaining demonstrations on carding will give you additional knowledge on refining your own process. You will walk away with the basic foundation of wet felting. The possibilities for future creations will be endless!
INSTRUCTOR: Becky Arnold
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $25 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Note-taking materials; Recommended: spinning wheel in good working order or spindle for sampling combed top.
DESCRIPTION: Combing wool creates top, a fiber preparation with uniform, neatly aligned fibers. Use the top to spin smooth, strong, lustrous yarn. In this class, learn the technique of combing, blend fibers and colors, and experiment with several types of combs.
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $25 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Note-taking materials; Recommended: spinning wheel in good working order or spindle for sampling combed top.
DESCRIPTION: Combing wool creates top, a fiber preparation with uniform, neatly aligned fibers. Use the top to spin smooth, strong, lustrous yarn. In this class, learn the technique of combing, blend fibers and colors, and experiment with several types of combs.
INSTRUCTOR: Stefania Isaacson
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $30 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: apron, rubber gloves, 2 old towels, paper towels, calculator, small baggies and marking pen, pen and paper
DESCRIPTION: The wide variety of colors from natural dyes can be greatly augmented by adding an iron post-mordant. In this class we will cover some of the basic natural dyes like cochineal, fustic, logwood, pomegranate, and madder and the effect that adding iron has on the colors they give. We will cover some of the long history of these dyes, the mordanting process, and some color theory. Students will take home dyeing instructions, many samples, and information on each of the dyes used. No experience is necessary.
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $30 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: apron, rubber gloves, 2 old towels, paper towels, calculator, small baggies and marking pen, pen and paper
DESCRIPTION: The wide variety of colors from natural dyes can be greatly augmented by adding an iron post-mordant. In this class we will cover some of the basic natural dyes like cochineal, fustic, logwood, pomegranate, and madder and the effect that adding iron has on the colors they give. We will cover some of the long history of these dyes, the mordanting process, and some color theory. Students will take home dyeing instructions, many samples, and information on each of the dyes used. No experience is necessary.
Navajo Hand Spinning |
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Tahnibaa NaataaniiEmail the Instructor Tahnibaa Naataanii is an award-winning Navajo weaver. She uses her handspun wool for her weavings. She also has been a sheep rancher for 14 years. She has Navajo Churro Sheep. |
NSTRUCTOR: Tahnibaa Naataanii
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner-Intermediate
MATERIALS: $70 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: patience and dexterity
DESCRIPTION: Students will learn how to spin wool the "Navajo Way" using a Navajo lap spindle. Students will spin wool using rolegs and hand processed roving. Students will learn how to spin Navajo 3-ply method.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner-Intermediate
MATERIALS: $70 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: patience and dexterity
DESCRIPTION: Students will learn how to spin wool the "Navajo Way" using a Navajo lap spindle. Students will spin wool using rolegs and hand processed roving. Students will learn how to spin Navajo 3-ply method.
INSTRUCTOR: Linda Lugenbill
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $25 (to be collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: no need to buy any tools you don't already have!
DESCRIPTION: Apply the principles of splintwork (plaited) basketmaking while creating an attractive and functional tote basket A variety of sizes of dyed and natural reed of your choosing will be incorporated. The finished basket features a filled and re-enforced base, heavy compound rim, and heavy duty Shaker tape handles. This basket is designed to fit behind your seat in the car. Use it at the farmer’s market, to carry your latest fiber project, or fill it with all of the treasures you bought at the Wool Market! Class discussions will include variations for follow on projects……changing shape or size, trying a different type of handle, etc.
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $25 (to be collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: no need to buy any tools you don't already have!
DESCRIPTION: Apply the principles of splintwork (plaited) basketmaking while creating an attractive and functional tote basket A variety of sizes of dyed and natural reed of your choosing will be incorporated. The finished basket features a filled and re-enforced base, heavy compound rim, and heavy duty Shaker tape handles. This basket is designed to fit behind your seat in the car. Use it at the farmer’s market, to carry your latest fiber project, or fill it with all of the treasures you bought at the Wool Market! Class discussions will include variations for follow on projects……changing shape or size, trying a different type of handle, etc.
INSTRUCTOR: Linda George
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: $25 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Four size-9 and size-10 double-point needles, large embroidery needle, scissors, usual knitting supplies
DESCRIPTION: Inspired by the beautiful colors of nature, Romanian wool with mohair provides a natural palette to knit these handwarmers. Using basic knitting skills on 4 doublepoint needles these handwarmers are fun and easy to create. Instructions also provided for embroidered flowers and a pewter Norwegian button. Join me in knitting an adult pair and sharing a Swedish cake!
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: $25 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Four size-9 and size-10 double-point needles, large embroidery needle, scissors, usual knitting supplies
DESCRIPTION: Inspired by the beautiful colors of nature, Romanian wool with mohair provides a natural palette to knit these handwarmers. Using basic knitting skills on 4 doublepoint needles these handwarmers are fun and easy to create. Instructions also provided for embroidered flowers and a pewter Norwegian button. Join me in knitting an adult pair and sharing a Swedish cake!
INSTRUCTOR: Ann McCauley
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $2 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Sharp scissors, pen or pencil with an eraser, blunt tapestry needle, flexible tape measurer, cable needle, stitch markers, and needles (US 7 or 8), a set of double pointed needles in same or close to same size may also be helpful, and a mid-sized crochet hook. There is also Homework for this class (please see file below for instructions).
DESCRIPTION: Sweaters are my favorite thing to knit and wear! Let’s make sure you are elated when you try on your finished sweater for the first time! The keys are in the details. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, the selvage stitch, swatching, gauge, fiber and needle selection, measuring, fit, preferred increases and decreases, seaming, blocking, picking up stitches, buttonholes and more. Whether you have made a sweater before or not, this class will lead you to a successful sweater result and give you skills that will carry over into other knitting projects. We will explore the equation of techniques + tips + good choices which will never let you down.
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $2 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Sharp scissors, pen or pencil with an eraser, blunt tapestry needle, flexible tape measurer, cable needle, stitch markers, and needles (US 7 or 8), a set of double pointed needles in same or close to same size may also be helpful, and a mid-sized crochet hook. There is also Homework for this class (please see file below for instructions).
DESCRIPTION: Sweaters are my favorite thing to knit and wear! Let’s make sure you are elated when you try on your finished sweater for the first time! The keys are in the details. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, the selvage stitch, swatching, gauge, fiber and needle selection, measuring, fit, preferred increases and decreases, seaming, blocking, picking up stitches, buttonholes and more. Whether you have made a sweater before or not, this class will lead you to a successful sweater result and give you skills that will carry over into other knitting projects. We will explore the equation of techniques + tips + good choices which will never let you down.
| Sweater Skills Homework.pdf |
INSTRUCTOR: Jenifer Stoesz
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced
MATERIALS: $10 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Please bring 3-5 variegated or textured yarns for "show and tell." These will only be viewed and not used.
DESCRIPTION: Textured and variegated yarns pose special challenges for all fiber artists. What can you do when everything turns into stripes? How can you combine textures without looking too messy? There ARE some good techniques to help you. Weaver/designer and arts educator, Jeny Stoesz, shows examples from knitting, crochet and weaving that use specialty yarns in unique ways without ending up with something you regret making. (We'll critique some unsuccessful examples, too!). Bring variegated or textured yarns to discuss, and any projects you especially like (or don't like) and share in a fun day of critique and troubleshooting. We'll also needlefelt a dryer ball from thrums (weaving leftovers) to get you thinking about new color and texture combinations. Bring knitting needles or a crochet hook and your own yarns if you want to make some samples as reminders.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced
MATERIALS: $10 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Please bring 3-5 variegated or textured yarns for "show and tell." These will only be viewed and not used.
DESCRIPTION: Textured and variegated yarns pose special challenges for all fiber artists. What can you do when everything turns into stripes? How can you combine textures without looking too messy? There ARE some good techniques to help you. Weaver/designer and arts educator, Jeny Stoesz, shows examples from knitting, crochet and weaving that use specialty yarns in unique ways without ending up with something you regret making. (We'll critique some unsuccessful examples, too!). Bring variegated or textured yarns to discuss, and any projects you especially like (or don't like) and share in a fun day of critique and troubleshooting. We'll also needlefelt a dryer ball from thrums (weaving leftovers) to get you thinking about new color and texture combinations. Bring knitting needles or a crochet hook and your own yarns if you want to make some samples as reminders.
INSTRUCTOR: Peggy Doney
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $35 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: old clothes and comfortable shoes (not sandals), pen or pencil; students may need to be prepared to work outside for most of the day (hot, cold, rain, shine).
DESCRIPTION: Triad dyeing is a systematic way to create a variety of colors from three stock colors using simple proportions. We will create 63 new hues using the three stock colors, and apply them to white, grey, and tan yarns. Students will leave this class with a dye recipe notebook containing samples and formulas for 198 acid dye colors!
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $35 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: old clothes and comfortable shoes (not sandals), pen or pencil; students may need to be prepared to work outside for most of the day (hot, cold, rain, shine).
DESCRIPTION: Triad dyeing is a systematic way to create a variety of colors from three stock colors using simple proportions. We will create 63 new hues using the three stock colors, and apply them to white, grey, and tan yarns. Students will leave this class with a dye recipe notebook containing samples and formulas for 198 acid dye colors!
1/2 day workshops - THURSDAY, june 7 (Am)
INSTRUCTOR: Annie Modesitt
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate & Beyond
MATERIALS: No fees!
STUDENTS TO BRING: Light colored, smooth worsted weight yarn; needles to work well with yarn; darning needle; waste yarn (contrasting color, smooth); measuring tape; homework (2 stockinette St Swatches, approx 10cm x 10cm worked in light color, smooth yarn
DESCRIPTION: You’ve put a lot of time into knitting your sweater, but if the finishing is poor all of that effort is for naught. Learn the basics of weaving in ends, blocking, sewing pieces together and picking up stitches for a collar or button band.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate & Beyond
MATERIALS: No fees!
STUDENTS TO BRING: Light colored, smooth worsted weight yarn; needles to work well with yarn; darning needle; waste yarn (contrasting color, smooth); measuring tape; homework (2 stockinette St Swatches, approx 10cm x 10cm worked in light color, smooth yarn
DESCRIPTION: You’ve put a lot of time into knitting your sweater, but if the finishing is poor all of that effort is for naught. Learn the basics of weaving in ends, blocking, sewing pieces together and picking up stitches for a collar or button band.
INSTRUCTOR: Mary Berry
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
MATERIALS: $15 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Spinning wheel, at least 3 bobbins, lazy kate, niddy noddy; optional: 2-pitch wool combs, if you have them
DESCRIPTION: Spinners sometimes shy away from mohair because it’s just so... different! No more! Fall in love with mohair by learning all it can become! We will discuss the properties of mohair, it’s strengths (and weaknesses), and its suitability for various projects. You will learn to recognize the different grades of mohair, and become familiar with the purposes for each of them. Then we will play with everything from curls to commercial top, with combs, with clouds, turning mohair roving into glossy fine yarn and highly textured art yarns. This is your chance to delve deeply into the beauty of mohair!
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
MATERIALS: $15 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Spinning wheel, at least 3 bobbins, lazy kate, niddy noddy; optional: 2-pitch wool combs, if you have them
DESCRIPTION: Spinners sometimes shy away from mohair because it’s just so... different! No more! Fall in love with mohair by learning all it can become! We will discuss the properties of mohair, it’s strengths (and weaknesses), and its suitability for various projects. You will learn to recognize the different grades of mohair, and become familiar with the purposes for each of them. Then we will play with everything from curls to commercial top, with combs, with clouds, turning mohair roving into glossy fine yarn and highly textured art yarns. This is your chance to delve deeply into the beauty of mohair!
INSTRUCTOR: Denise Bell
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
MATERIALS: No Fees!
STUDENTS TO BRING: Students should bring a size 5US or 6US circular needle(s) in both 24 and 32 inch length (or interchangeable cords), stitch markers and the usual knitting kit. Also bring three to five solid-colored fingering-weight non-superwash wool yarns of 200-300 yards each, and colored pencils or crayons in shades representing your chosen swatch, colors with maybe a few more to play around with (instructor will supply graph paper). Please see below for information on homework!
DESCRIPTION: Not all Shetland shawls are knit from skinny yarn and can pass through a wedding ring. While we love those that do, the traditional Shetland Hap Shawl is generally knit with jumper (fingering) weight yarn in the natural colors of true Shetland bred sheep. In this class we're going to add a little twist to the traditional everyday Shetland shawl. Bring three to five solid-colored fingering-weight non-superwash wool yarns to class. While the traditional choices are natural sheep colors, your swatch need not be so. Scraps of 100-200 yards are perfectly fine for our swatch. (There is a time and place for multi-color superwash sock yarns, but this is neither.) For this class you'll choose one of your colors as your main color and plan the others to coordinate a pleasing palette. We'll discuss traditional techniques and color placement in class and work on a swatch to learn the basics of modern Hap Shawl construction. This class will focus as much on color placement and design as it does on construction.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
MATERIALS: No Fees!
STUDENTS TO BRING: Students should bring a size 5US or 6US circular needle(s) in both 24 and 32 inch length (or interchangeable cords), stitch markers and the usual knitting kit. Also bring three to five solid-colored fingering-weight non-superwash wool yarns of 200-300 yards each, and colored pencils or crayons in shades representing your chosen swatch, colors with maybe a few more to play around with (instructor will supply graph paper). Please see below for information on homework!
DESCRIPTION: Not all Shetland shawls are knit from skinny yarn and can pass through a wedding ring. While we love those that do, the traditional Shetland Hap Shawl is generally knit with jumper (fingering) weight yarn in the natural colors of true Shetland bred sheep. In this class we're going to add a little twist to the traditional everyday Shetland shawl. Bring three to five solid-colored fingering-weight non-superwash wool yarns to class. While the traditional choices are natural sheep colors, your swatch need not be so. Scraps of 100-200 yards are perfectly fine for our swatch. (There is a time and place for multi-color superwash sock yarns, but this is neither.) For this class you'll choose one of your colors as your main color and plan the others to coordinate a pleasing palette. We'll discuss traditional techniques and color placement in class and work on a swatch to learn the basics of modern Hap Shawl construction. This class will focus as much on color placement and design as it does on construction.
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1/2 day workshops - THURSDAY, june 7 (Pm)
INSTRUCTOR: Annie Modesitt
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: No Fees!
STUDENTS TO BRING: Light colored worsted weight yarn, needles to work well with yarn
DESCRIPTION: Christened “Combination Knitting" by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts (Fall 2000 Interweave Knits magazine), this combination of Western and Eastern style knitting is faster, creates a nicer tension with less "rowing out" and less wrist strain. Established knitters may enjoy this different method, new knitters can mistress this technique right away!
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: No Fees!
STUDENTS TO BRING: Light colored worsted weight yarn, needles to work well with yarn
DESCRIPTION: Christened “Combination Knitting" by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts (Fall 2000 Interweave Knits magazine), this combination of Western and Eastern style knitting is faster, creates a nicer tension with less "rowing out" and less wrist strain. Established knitters may enjoy this different method, new knitters can mistress this technique right away!
INSTRUCTOR: Mary Berry
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: $10 (to be collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Electric spinner and its various cords, pedals and attachments; three bobbins; threading hook; lazy kate; a battery for your spinner if you have one
DESCRIPTION: When you first purchase an electric spinner, you're happy to be able to spin anything on it without losing control! This class is designed to move you to the next phase in your spinning by showing you how to convince your spinner to spin and ply the yarn YOU want to spin. Thick, thin, worsted or woolen, artsy or not — take control and master your electric spinner!
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: $10 (to be collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Electric spinner and its various cords, pedals and attachments; three bobbins; threading hook; lazy kate; a battery for your spinner if you have one
DESCRIPTION: When you first purchase an electric spinner, you're happy to be able to spin anything on it without losing control! This class is designed to move you to the next phase in your spinning by showing you how to convince your spinner to spin and ply the yarn YOU want to spin. Thick, thin, worsted or woolen, artsy or not — take control and master your electric spinner!
1 Day Workshops - Friday, June 8
INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Taylor
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: $30 (collected by instructor)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Wear old clothes you don't mind getting dirty in, and bring a notebook to take notes
DESCRIPTION: This one day class will teach students how to select fleeces that are appropriate for hand processing. We will then wash a fleece without felting and dye it using professional acid dyes. After lunch we will then explore drum carding & other methods of fiber prep. Using a drum carder we will blend dyed alpaca with various types of fiber including bamboo, milk, silk & sparkle to make a fun embellished batt that can then be sold, used for felting or spinning.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: $30 (collected by instructor)
STUDENTS TO BRING: Wear old clothes you don't mind getting dirty in, and bring a notebook to take notes
DESCRIPTION: This one day class will teach students how to select fleeces that are appropriate for hand processing. We will then wash a fleece without felting and dye it using professional acid dyes. After lunch we will then explore drum carding & other methods of fiber prep. Using a drum carder we will blend dyed alpaca with various types of fiber including bamboo, milk, silk & sparkle to make a fun embellished batt that can then be sold, used for felting or spinning.
INSTRUCTOR: Carol Larsen
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $18 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: 24 count set (minimum) of water-color pencils. These are a very specific type of pencil that are available in many brands; pencil sharpener; small round paintbrush; 4 small glass jars (no disposable cups, they are not sturdy enough), baby food jars or small canning
jars work great); pen, pencil, paper for notes; ruler; template with cut-out circles (small ranging from 0.5" to 1.5" maximum) or circular items to trace
around like water bottle lid, small jar lid and similar. You need at least 2 different sizes; photos from magazine, etc. where the colors please you; color wheel with a gray scale on it - if you already have one, check both sides, the gray scale is typically on the back; nametag for yourself; Fine point permanent marker for labeling your supplies; Apron or old shirt for final project; About 1⁄2” high of newsprint part of newspaper. (No ads or shiny pages.); NOTE: I will supply sheets of water color paper, however if you desire to start a sketchbook, get one specifically for water colors.
DESCRIPTION: The workshop starts with an overview of textiles in relation to their fiber content and structure, and how they reflect and absorb light. This is followed by studying the color wheel relationships, harmonies, values and hues; the gray scale; and the basics of line and design. There are individual and group exercises throughout the day to give the participant practical hands-on experience to develop lifelong color usage skills in their chosen textile medium. The last hour of the workshop is spent responding to individual’s questions and a hands-on review of mixing dyes whether for cellulosic or protein based dyeing.
SKILL LEVEL: All
MATERIALS: $18 (collected by instructor at class)
STUDENTS TO BRING: 24 count set (minimum) of water-color pencils. These are a very specific type of pencil that are available in many brands; pencil sharpener; small round paintbrush; 4 small glass jars (no disposable cups, they are not sturdy enough), baby food jars or small canning
jars work great); pen, pencil, paper for notes; ruler; template with cut-out circles (small ranging from 0.5" to 1.5" maximum) or circular items to trace
around like water bottle lid, small jar lid and similar. You need at least 2 different sizes; photos from magazine, etc. where the colors please you; color wheel with a gray scale on it - if you already have one, check both sides, the gray scale is typically on the back; nametag for yourself; Fine point permanent marker for labeling your supplies; Apron or old shirt for final project; About 1⁄2” high of newsprint part of newspaper. (No ads or shiny pages.); NOTE: I will supply sheets of water color paper, however if you desire to start a sketchbook, get one specifically for water colors.
DESCRIPTION: The workshop starts with an overview of textiles in relation to their fiber content and structure, and how they reflect and absorb light. This is followed by studying the color wheel relationships, harmonies, values and hues; the gray scale; and the basics of line and design. There are individual and group exercises throughout the day to give the participant practical hands-on experience to develop lifelong color usage skills in their chosen textile medium. The last hour of the workshop is spent responding to individual’s questions and a hands-on review of mixing dyes whether for cellulosic or protein based dyeing.
INSTRUCTOR: Henry & Roy Clemes
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: $45 (collected by instructor)
STUDENTS TO BRING: an attitude for learning. All materials and equipment will be provided by the instructors.
DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wondered how the fiber from a mixed breed sheep compares with the fiber from the individual breeds? In this class, we delve into just that. We will card and blend fleece to create batts with the same mix of fibers as the mixed breed. While the results obviously will not be the same as the mixed breed fleece, the exercise will help students to better understand what to look for when choosing mixed breed fleeces. Students will gain better understanding of the challenges a breeder faces and what results a breeder is hoping for when cross breeding, as well as a better sense of why to blend or not to blend certain fleeces together. All carding and blending will be done on our Elite Series Drum Carders with each student using their own electric carder. All materials and equipment will be provided by the instructors.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: $45 (collected by instructor)
STUDENTS TO BRING: an attitude for learning. All materials and equipment will be provided by the instructors.
DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wondered how the fiber from a mixed breed sheep compares with the fiber from the individual breeds? In this class, we delve into just that. We will card and blend fleece to create batts with the same mix of fibers as the mixed breed. While the results obviously will not be the same as the mixed breed fleece, the exercise will help students to better understand what to look for when choosing mixed breed fleeces. Students will gain better understanding of the challenges a breeder faces and what results a breeder is hoping for when cross breeding, as well as a better sense of why to blend or not to blend certain fleeces together. All carding and blending will be done on our Elite Series Drum Carders with each student using their own electric carder. All materials and equipment will be provided by the instructors.