Winter & Spring Classes 2010

Explore the only American weave structure. Learn the basics and then step off the path and push it to the max! This is a round robin workshop, so you will have the opportunity to work on several different versions of shadow weave.

Student Supplies: Students will receive a booklet with a material list and drafts (for warps) on February 5, or upon class sign up, and must pre-warp their loom according to one draft of their choosing. Notebook and one hand-painted warp are included in the material fee.

Weaving Classes

1. Fixing On Loom Errors

   Date: Saturday, Jan. 23
   Time: 1 - 4 pm
   Instructor: Cathlena Burr
   Fee: $40 + Tax
   

   "Everything is fixable." You have heard Cathlena say this many times. In this demonstration class, she will show you how to recognize errors, how they happened, and how to fix them. With this class and her notes, you will conquer your fear of mistakes.

   Student Supplies: Note paper and pencil

   
   
   

2. Rag Rug Workshop

   Date: Tues., Jan 26; Thurs., Jan. 28; Sat., Jan 30; Tues., Feb. 2 pm.
   Time: 6 - 8 pm; except Saturday, 1/30; 9 - 11 am
   Instructor: Cathlena Burr
   Fee: $ 95 + Tax
   Loom Rental Fee: $10 + Tax
   

   Here is a wonderful way to use old clothes, towels, sheets or that fabric you can't remember why you bought, and weave beautiful rugs, mats and clothing. We will start class with a pre-warped loom and weave 6 coordinating place mats each with a different technique. We will discuss fabrics, stripping methods etc, for a desired outcome. This is a class for weavers who know how to warp a loom.

   Student Supplies: Fabric and PRE WARPED looms with cotton rug warp

   Instructor Supplies: Notes and patterns, sewing machine, rotary cutter.

   
   
   

3. Intro to Doubleweave

   Date: Tuesday, Feb. 9; & Thursday, Feb. 11;
   Time: 9:00 am - noon
   Instructor: Cathlena Burr
   Fee: $ 75 + Tax
   Loom Rental Fee: $ 5 + Tax
   

   This class is an introduction to the various possibilities on four harnesses: two layers, including slight pattern variations, tubes, slits, and double width. We will work off a single sampler warp, weaving and discussing double weave theory. Students must already know how to dress the loom and weave. Looms must be warped before the first class.

   
   
   

4. Beginning/Advanced Tapestry Weaving

   Date: Sat. & Sun.; Feb. 20, 21, 27, 28, Mar. 6 & 7;
   final class Mar. 13 at Donna's Studio
   Time: 10 am - 4 pm
   Instructor: Donna Contractor
   Fee: $ 300 + Tax
   Rental Fee: $ 20 + Tax
   

   Learn basic tapestry techniques or refine those you've already learned while completing a 10 inch tapestry. Topics discussed will include color theory and design principle, as well as reference books and loom referrals. Looms will be warped in class during the first session, and tapestries will be steamed during the studio tour on the last class meeting.

   Student Supplies: 12/6 Swedish cotton warp and 3 skeins of any 3 of the Lamb's Pride Worsted in: Black, red, heather blue, light gray, dark gray, light brown, or dark brown.

   
   
   

5. Handwoven Transparencies

   Date: Saturday & Sunday (2 consecutive weekends); March 20, 21, 27 & 28
   Time: 10 am - 4 pm
   Instructor: Myra Chang-Thompson
   Fee: $ 180.00 + Tax
   Material Fee: $ 5 + Tax
   Loom Rental Fee: $ 10 + Tax
   

   Transparencies are woven with an open background and an inlay design pattern. Design, warp and weave this traditional Swedish weaving with a minimum of effort. Special effects can be woven with pattern in the design areas. For weavers from beginners to advanced.

   Student Supplies: Linen for warp and weft, various colored wools for patterns

   Instructor Supplies: Syllabus, handouts including warps, weaving tips, some pattern wool yarn

   
   
   
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  Navajo Weaving (Introductory Class)
  

  Saturdays, April 3 & May 1
  10 am - 4 pm
  Instructor: Tyra Preston
  Fee: $275+ tax
  Material Fee: $50+ tax
  Loom rental: $10 + tax
  

  Learn warping and weaving on an upright Navajo Loom. Learn the basic techniques of weaving usin contrasting color palettes. Students should complete a 12 inch by 12 inch piece.

  Student Supplies: Scissors, batten, weaving comb, wool (in 4 contrasting colors), Navajo warp.

  Instructor Supplies: Looms (available for purchase), dowels

  
  
  

6. Beginning 4-Harness Weaving

   Thursday, April 8; 6 pm - 9 pm
   Saturday, April 10; 9 am - 4 pm
   Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29; 6 pm - 8 pm
   Saturday, April 17; 9 am - noon; Saturday, April 24; 9 am - 11 am
   
   Instructor: Cathlena Burr
   Fee: $235 + tax
   Loom rental: $20 + tax

   Students will learn the basics of weaving: terminology, how to read and draft patterns, calculate yarn amounts and of course, weave. Special emphasis is placed warping the loom so that you will master the set up. You will begin with 2 samplers and there may be time for a project.

   Student Supplies: warp yarns to be purchased throughout class and for a final project; calculator, measuring tape, scissors.

   Instructor Supplies: Notes which you will use forever! - and weft yarn for samplers.





7. Pattern Reading & Drafting

   Saturday, April 17
   9 am - noon
   Instructor: Cathlena Burr
   Fee: $25 + tax

   If you've ever wondered what those numbers, lines, boxes, strokes, X's and O's next to those delicious patterns in the Handweaver's Pattern Book or Handwoven mean, this is your class. You will learn how to read pattern drafts, do drawdowns, and invent your own patterns.





8. Mixed Warp

   Date: Saturday, May 22
   Time: 9 - 4 pm
   Instructor: Cathlena Burr
   Fee: $ 70 + Tax
   Loom Rental Fee: $ 5 + Tax
   

   Learn how to pick multiple fibers, textures and colors to make a dramatic warp, which can be woven quickly. Discussion will pertain to picking materials, winding a multiple thread warp, sleying the threads to avoid a stripy look, and patterns that will show off the warp. PREREQUISITE: A good working knowledge of warping front-to-back and weaving is necessary.

   Student Supplies: 8, 10 or 12 dent reed or make arrangements with the shop to borrow a reed to use with rental loom; yarns can be brought, or purchased in class.

   
   
   

9. Warping Back to Front

   Date: Thursday, June 3; 6-9 pm
         Saturday June 5; 9-4 pm
   Instructor: Cathlena Burr
   Fee: $ 75 + Tax
   Loom Rental Fee: $ 5 + Tax
   

   This workshop is for weavers who are frustrated by some of the problems encountered when warping a loom from front to back. This technique is useful if you are working with a very fine and/or delicate, or a very long warp. This is the perfect excuse to dust off that raddle you never knew what to do with. Do not pre-wind the warp. PREREQUISITE: Weaving experience required.

   Student Supplies: Please bring the yarn for a quick project of your choice. DO NOT PREWIND WARP !

   
   
   

Spinning Classes

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10. Beginning Spinning

    Date: Sundays, April 11, 18 25 & May 2
    Time: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
    Instructor: Linda DeBlois
    Fee: $ 95 + Tax
    Material Fee: $ 10 + Tax
    Wheel Rental Fee: $ 20 + Tax
    

    Classes will cover the history of spinning, hand spindles, moving onto the wheels, basics of fiber preparation, spinning and plying. Spinning is a wonderful experience! The first class will address the hand spindle, a very ancient method carried to the present. Then second week you will start the process of spinning on a wheel - you will be assigned a different style of wheel each session. Next you will learn about fleece preparation (skirting, washing, carding, combing). We will also learn body stretching exercises to prevent overuse injuries. Spindles and wheels will go home with students each week. IF YOU HAVE A WHEEL THAT YOU INTEND TO USE DURING CLASS, PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH LINDA TO VERIFY IT IS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION, AND APPROPRIATE FOR BEGINNERS.

    Student Supplies: Additional roving for experimenting

    Instructor Supplies: Some fibers/roving for class; plying yarn

    
    
    

11. Spinner's Tune Up

    Date: Saturday, May 22; 10 am - 4 pm
         & Sunday May 23; 10 am - 1 pm
    Instructor: Jen Fehlau
    Fee: $80 + Tax
    Material Fee: $ 15 + Tax
    

    Come build your spinning confidence with the course designed for advanced beginners. Whether you have taken a beginning class or taught yourself, this workshop will help you build confidence in your skills, build you knowledge of terms and concepts, and learn alternative methods of spinning and plying yarns. Bring your wheel and your questions and come prepared to have fun.

    Student Supplies: Spinning Wheel; Hand carders, niddy noddy, lazy kate; pen and paper, and any equipment you usually need while spinning (oil, etc.)

    Instructor Supplies: Fiber for class practice, handouts.

    
    
    

Knitting Classes

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12. Basic Knitting

    
    

    Students will learn the basics of knitting: cast on, knit and purl stitch; and bind off. Shaping, reading stitch patterns and finishing techniques will also be taught.

    General Supplies: Unless otherwise noted: US 6 wood or bamboo straight needles, light colored DK weight yarn (4 ½ to 5 sts / inch). 3-Ring Notebook and pencil

    Instructors Supply: Magic, knowledge

    Section A: Saturdays, January 9, 16, 23, & 30
         Time: 1 - 3 pm
    Instructor: Cheryl Kurzawa
    Fee: $65 plus tax
    
         

    Student Supplies:Cheryl would prefer that students wait until the first class to purchase supplies.

    
    
    Section B: Tuesdays, January 12, 19, 26 & February 2;
         Time: 3 - 5 pm
    Instructor: Ahza Moore
    Fee: $65 plus tax
    
         

    Supplies: US 9 or 10 wood or bamboo straight needles, light colored worsted weight yarn (4 ½ to 5 sts / inch).

    
    
    Section C: Continental Knitting for Beginners: Saturdays; January 23,& 30; February 6 & 20:
         Times: 10 am - noon, except February 20: 1 - 3 pm
    Instructor: Renate Julagay
    Fee: $65 plus tax
    
    
    
    Section D: Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23
         Time: 6 - 8 pm
    
    Instructor: Sandy Dawson
    Fee: $65 plus tax
    
         
    Supplies: Light Colored worsted weight wool yarn (Nature Spun Worsted is recommended), size 8 or 9 short, straight needles.
    
    
    Section E: Fridays, February 19 & 26; March 5 & 12
         Time: 6 - 8 pm
    
    Instructor: Heather Folkner
    Fee: $65 plus tax
    
         Supplies: Heather would prefer that students not purchase supplies before the first class.
    
    
    Section F: Thursdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25
         Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Instructor: Cheryl Kurzawa
    Fee: $65 plus tax
    

         Student Supplies:Cheryl would prefer that students wait until the first class to purchase supplies.

    
    
    Section G:  Saturdays, March 6, skips March 13, 20, 27, no class Apr. 3 & April 10
         Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Instructor: Cheryl Kurzawa
    Fee: $65 plus tax
    
         

    Student Supplies:Cheryl would prefer that students wait until the first class to purchase supplies.

    
    
    Section H: Wednesdays, March 17, 24, 31 & April 14;no class Easter Week
         Time: 1 - 3 pm
    Instructor: Ahza Moore
    Fee: $65 plus tax
    
         

    Supplies: US 9 or 10 wood or bamboo straight needles, light colored worsted weight yarn (4 ½ to 5 sts / inch).

    
    
    Section I:  Tuesdays, April 6, 13, 20, & 27;
         Time: 6 - 8 pm
    Instructor: Cheryl Kurzawa
    Fee: $65 plus tax
    
         

    Student Supplies:Cheryl would prefer that students wait until the first class to purchase supplies.

    
    
    Section J:  Wednesdays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
         Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 PM
    Instructor: Cheryl Kurzawa
    Fee: $65 plus tax
    
         

    Student Supplies:Cheryl would prefer that students wait until the first class to purchase supplies.

    
    
    Section K: Continental Knitting for Beginners: Saturdays; April 17, May 1, 8 & 15skips April 24:
         Times: 10 am - noon
    Instructor: Renate Julagay
    Fee: $65 plus tax
    
    
    

13. Advanced Basic Knitting

    Date: Section A: Saturday January 9, 16, 23, & 30
         Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
      Section B: Saturday March 6 (skips 13) 20, 27 & April 3
         Time: 1 - 3 pm
      Section C: Wednesday April 7, 14, 21, & 28
         Time: 10:30 am -12:30 pm
    
    Instructor: Cheryl Kurzawa
    Fee: $ 65 + Tax
    

    Transition from Basic Knitting to pattern reading and color work. class projects include a scarf that allows you to practice simple pattern reading, charts, a little basic cable, increasing and decreasing. The hat is an introduction to using a circular needle and simple color work. PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of Basic Knitting.

    Student Supplies: Recommended yarn for scarf- Lonesome Stone 50/50- approx. 500 yards; or one skein Plymouth Mushishi. Size 7 straight needles for scarf. For hat 2 contrasting colors of Queensland Collection Rustic Tweed, size 5 16-inch circulars and dpns (wood or bamboo)

    Instructor Supplies: stitch markers, patterns for both projects, tapestry needle, crochet hook.

    
    
    

14. Knit a Bunny, Bear or Elephant

    
    Dates: Tuesdays, January 12, 19, 26, & February 2;
    Time: 11 am - 1 pm
    
    Instructor: Ahza Moore
    Fee: $65 + tax

    Or all three! Great for gifts or to adorn your shelf ! We will use the patterns in Last Minute Knitted Gifts which were written by Ahza Moore and Marion Edmonds. Students should know the basics of knitting, casting on, knit, purl, and binding off. New skills covered in the class will be knitting on two circular needles, specific increases and decreases, and invisible seams. We will stuff the animals as time allows.

    Student Supplies: Light worsted or worsted weight yarn, 150 yds for each animal; two 24 inch circular needles US size 5 or 6 to give gauge 5-6 stitches per inch; small amounts of additional yarn for animals will be discussed in class; Last Minute Knitted Gifts.
    Instructor Supplies: polyester stuffing; embroidery thread, as needed

    
    
    

15. Continental Sock Knitting

    Section A: Date: Thursday, Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4 & 11
    Time: 6 - 8 pm
    Instructor: Renate Julagay
    Fee: $ 70 + Tax
    
    Section B: Date: Thursday, April 8, 15, 22 & 29
    Time: 1 - 3 pm
    Instructor: Renate Julagay
    Fee: $ 70 + Tax
    

    Learn to knit a pair of socks in the continental technique, using 5 dpn's; sizing, pattern adjustments, and finishing techniques will also be taught. Students must know basic continental knitting techniques.

    Student Supplies: Set of 5 dpn's US size 0 - 1; fingering weight yarn, a sock wool mix.

    
    
    

16. Circumnavigated Cardigan Knit-along

    
    Dates: Mondays: February 1, 8 & 22; March 8 & 22; April 5 & 12:
    Times: 6 - 8 pm
    Instructor: Laurie Hedrich
    Fee: $70 + Tax

    This classic v-neck cardigan by Medrith Glover was featured in an early issue of Knitter's Magazine. The cardigan is knit in one piece... only 3 or 4 ends to work in!!... sew on buttons, and you're done! Use variegated yarns to emphasize the mitered corners. Gauge determines the size of the garment. Techniques include: Provisional Cast On; 3-Needle Bind Off; and Short Rows. The pattern must be purchased for this class (available at Village Wools).

    Student Supplies: Sufficient yarn and appropriate needles for project, pattern, general knitting supplies.

    
    
    

17. Cabled Fingerless Mitts

    Date: Section A: Thursdays, Feb. 4 & 11
         Time: 6 - 8 pm
       Section B: Saturdays, Mar. 20 & 27
         Time: 10 am - noon
    
    Instructor: Lucinda Puckett
    Fee: $ 40 + Tax
    

    Learn to cable by making fingerless mitts. Learn the difference between right and left cables and how to make a mirrored pair. Also learn to make a thumb by leaving a slit or a gusset.

    Student Supplies: Worsted weight wool, 200 yards, US 6 or 7 dpn needles

    
    
    

Two Great Hats

Dates: Section A: Wednesdays, Jan. 6, 13, & 20
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
        Section B: Saturdays, Feb. 6, 13 & 20
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Instructor: Cheryl Kurzawa
Fee: $50 + Tax



These designs are Jared Flood. The Porom uses a simple lace rib, but it has ribbing that flows into the design, great shape, and innovative technique. The Koolhaas hatincorporates the “no cable-needle” techniques for twisting stitches. Interweave Knits is reprising this design AGAIN in Accessories issue, currently available at VW. The Porom pattern may be purchased as a pdf download on brooklyntweed.blogspot.com from Jared Flood. The Koolhaas hat may be purchased at the Interweave Knits site as a pdf download (Google Koolhaas to be taken to the correct page) or purchase the Interweave Knits Accessories issue which available at Village Wools. Prerequisite: Proficiency with the knit and purl stitch, knitting on circular needles and double-points, and some introduction to increasing and decreasing. Photos used with permission, courtesy of Jared Flood.
Materials: The Porom:
2 hanks Jamieson's Shetland DK, Size 5 and 6 16” circular needles; Set of Size 6 double-pointed needles. Student should purchase pdf download before first class meeting.
Koolhaas Hat: 2 balls Jo Sharp DK; Size 6 16” circular needle; Set of Size 6 double-pointed needles. Student should purchase pdf download before first class meeting.





18. Top Down Raglan Sweater

    Date: Saturdays, February 6 & 13
    Time: 1 - 4 pm
    Instructor: Maura Stone
    Fee: $65 + Tax
    

    The students will learn how to work a sweater from the top down on circular needles. The nifty thing about this type of sweater is there minimal finishing work to be done. In class you will knit a sample sweater- and plan a design for a quick child's sweater based on your gauge and size of yarn used.

    
    

    Student Supplies: 1 skein of worsted weight (5 st/in) yarn (approx. 190 yards) (1 skein Cascade 220 or Nature Spun Worsted) in a light color and circular US 7 or 8, 16" circular needle and a set of US 7 or 8 double point needles, stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle.

    
    
    

19. Two EZ Classic Baby Sweaters

    Dates: Saturdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27
    Times: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    
    Instructor: Cheryl Kurzawa
    Fee: $70 + Tax
    
    
    

    EZ stands for Elizabeth Zimmermann and these two charmers are among her most famous. The Baby Surprise Jacket is probably the most knitted garment in history. The second sweater is featured in Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac as the February project, hence “the February baby sweater.” It is a good introduction to top down knitting and a simple lace pattern. The instructor will provide individual patterns for each design. Prerequisite: Proficiency with the knit and purl stitch and some familiarity with increases and decrease.
    Materials: Featured yarn for Baby Surprise Jacket: Two hanks Malabrigo worsted (100% wool), approx. 420 yards, Size 7 - 26” or 29” circular needle; Size 7 double-pointed needles. Two buttons. Optional: New brochure which includes all sizes of Surprise Jacket;

    Knitter's Almanac
    by Elizabeth Zimmerman.
    Yarn for February Baby Sweater: DK or light worsted tweed, approximately 450 to 500 yards. For example, two hanks of Queensland Collection Rustic Tweed (63% wool, 27% alpaca, 10% Donegal).
    Size 5 26” or 29” circular needle. 4 or 5 buttons.
    
    
    
    

• The Bigger Bear Class

  Date: Tuesdays, Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9 & 16
  Time: 11 am - 1 pm
  Instructor: Ahza Moore
  Fee: $ 70 + Tax
  

  You can knit an heirloom teddy bear for yourself or someone you love, and perhaps even get a jump on your holiday gift list for 2010 and years to come. This classic garter stitch bear is knit mostly in one piece on two circular needles.. You will learn to knit“short rows” to create the shaping, as well as some valuable finishing techniques. For intermediate knitters.

  Student Supplies: 250 yards worsted weight knitting yarn (no thick and thin), 2 - US 6, 24" circular needles, stitch markers, tapestry needle, polyfill stuffing (available at craft stores). Pattern will be supplied by the instructor.

  
  
  

20. Beginning Socks

    Date: Saturday, Feb. 27
    Time: 10 am - 3 pm (with a lunch break)
    Instructor: Maura Stone
    Fee: $ 65 + Tax
    

    Learn to use double point needles (dpns) and techniques for a basic sock design. Student will make a sample sock from cuff to toe. Skills Required: Students must know how to cast on, increase and decrease.

    Student Supplies: Light colored worsted weight yarn and size 4 or 5 dpns.

    
    
    

21. Felted Spring Basket

    Date: Wednesday, Mar. 3, 10, & 17
    Time: 6 - 7:30 pm
    Instructor: Judy Baird
    Fee: $ 45 + Tax
    

    New to felted knitting? or just looking for a great gift project? Learn to knit bowls or (Easter!) baskets on a circular needle. Skills Required: cast-on, knit, and purl.

    Student Supplies: 16" circular size 13 needles, feltable worsted weight yarn in main color, and contrast if desired; feltable odds and ends.

    
    
    

22. Toe Up Socks

    Date: Saturday, March 6
    Time: 10 - 3 pm (with a lunch break)
    Instructor: Maura Stone
    Fee: $ 70 + Tax
    

    Have you ever wondered if you were going to have enough yarn to finish a sock? If so, this is the method for you. There is no need to knit a gauge swatch. Just choose your yarn and needles and begin knitting form the toe up to the cuff. Skills Required: Knowledge of basic sock skills and construction.

    Student Supplies: approximately 425 yards of superwash sock yarn; 2 #2 circular needles- 20 or 24 inches, and an adventurous spirit.

    
    
    

23. Log Cabin Baby Afghan

    Date: Saturdays, Mar. 20 & 27
    Time: 1 - 3 pm
    Instructor: Judy Baird
    Fee: $45 + Tax
    

    Learn the simplest modular technique - "log cabin" - while creating a soft baby blanket!

    Student Supplies: Worsted weight cotton and appropriately sized 24" or 29" circular needles.

    
    
    

24. Second Saturday Sweater Clinic

    Date: Section A: February 13
         Time: 10 am - noon
    Section B: March 13th
         Time: 10 am - noon
    Section C: April 10th
         Time: 10 am - noon
    
    Instructor: Jenny DeBouzek
    Fee: $ 20 + Tax
    

    This is an ongoing, specialized 2 hour session for students to learn the tricks of the trade on THEIR sweaters. Learn to finish the job in a satisfying and beautiful way. Professional looking seams, ribbed, hemmed, and crocheted edges, great buttonholes, blocking techniques-- whatever you need to make your sweater really work-- and done AT LAST !

    Student Supplies: your ready to finish project with needles, extra yarn, scrap yarn, (and or Perle cotton in same or complimentary colors to match your project), large needles for seams, needles in smaller sizes (in both straight and circular if possible), crochet hooks,

    
    
    

25. Beginning Sock Knitting

    Date: Tuesday, Mar. 30, Apr. 6, & 13
    Time: 6 - 8:30 pm
    Instructor: Becky Arnold
    Fee: $75 + Tax
    

    Learn the basics of planning and knitting socks by making a miniature sock!

    Student Supplies: Size 2, 3, or 4 dpns, sport weight yarn in a light color.

    
    
    
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  Continental Double Knitting

  Date: Tuesday, Apr. 6, 13 & 20
  Time: 1 - 3 pm
  Instructor: Renate Julagay
  Fee: $65 + Tax
  

  Learn the basics of double knitting and produce simple two color pattern using this ingenius technique.

  Student Supplies: Size 6 needles, DK weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors.

  
  
  

26. Lace Scarf Knitting Workshop

    Date: April 7, 21, May 5 & 19
    Time: 6 - 8:30 April 7 only; 6 - 8 pm
    Instructor: Gayle Green Gilb
    Fee: $ 70 + Tax
    

    In this class we will knit a lace scarf out of un-dyed yarn, and in the last class, we will dye our scarves to the color of our choice, showing off the beautiful lace pattern. Students must be proficient and comfortable knitting, purling, increasing (including yo's) & decreasing.

    Student Supplies: Needles size 5 to 8, pins for blocking. A material fee of approximately $32 will cover yarn, pattern and dye materials.

    
    
    

27. V-Neck Vest in the Round

    Date: Thursdays, April 8, 15 & 29
    Time: 6 - 7:30 pm
    Instructor: Cheryl Kurzawa
    Fee: $ 55 + Tax
    

    This class will focus on the techniques involved in knitting a basic v-neck vest in the round to the armholes and shaping armholes and neck separately. Learn the 3-needle bind off.

    Student Supplies: Enough of Araucania Panguipulli or Donegal Tweed (approximately 800 yards, 4 skeins) and the appropriate needles.

    
    
    

28. Danish Traditional Shawl

    Date: Saturday, April 10
    Time: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm with lunch break
    Instructor: Gudy Klawer
    Fee: $ 50 + Tax
    

    This is a practical shawl that you can tie in the back to leave your hands free to work or knit.

    Student Supplies: approximately 1200 yards worsted weight yarn or equivalent. If you have some handspun, this is a good project for it! Needles size 6 or 7 24 and 36 inches or longer.

    
    
    

29. Translating Flat Construction to In the Round : Part II

    Date: Saturday, April 10
    Time: 10:30 - 11:15 am
    Instructor: Cheryl Kurzawa
    Fee: $ 15 + Tax
    

    Further options for translating construction from flat knit patterns to in the round knitting.

    Student Supplies: Holiday 2009 issue Vogue Knitting for Jared Flood's Part II of article; note taking material

    
    
    

30. Pattern Conversion: Design 101

    Date: Saturday April 17
    Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Instructor: Maura Stone
    Fee: $45 + Tax
    

    If you have a favorite sweater pattern and the perfect yarn that doesn't match the pattern, your size isn't in the pattern or you can't get gauge, this class is for you.
    Learn how to adapt or design a sweater pattern for your yarn, your gauge, your measurements and your favorite stitches. With a hand-held calculator, a knitted swatch, a ruler and paper, you can chart your own pattern and your sweater will become what you envision.

    
    
    

31. Introduction to Intarsia & Fair Isle Knitting

    Date: Thursday May 13, 20, 27 & June 3
    Time: 3 - 5 pm
    Instructor: Ahza Moore
    Fee: $ 70 + Tax
    

    Fun with color! Learn intarsia ("color block knitting") and Fair Isle knitting ("stranded knitting") as you knit a pillow designed by Kaffe Fassett. Skill level: Intermediate knitters.

    Student Supplies: Size 8 knitting needles, yarn in 9 colors (Julia by Nashua recommended)

    
    
    

Crochet Classes

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32. Basic Crochet

    Section A: Date: Saturday, Jan. 16, 23, 30 & Feb 6
         Time: 1 - 3 pm
    
    
    Instructor: Jenny DeBouzek
    Fee: $65 + Tax
    Section B: Date: Thursday March 4, 11, 18 & 25
         Time: 4 - 6 pm
    Instructor: Ahza Moore
    Fee: $ 65 + Tax
    Section C: Date: Saturday, Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 20 & 27
    Skips March 13
         Time: 1 - 3 pm
    
    
    Instructor: Jenny DeBouzek
    

    This class covers the basics of crochet while working on a small project, such as a washcloth. The students should leave the class being able to begin and end, as well as working the basic stitches: single, double, treble, and half-double crochet. The students will learn how to read written patterns and graphed patterns.

    Student Supplies: Light colored worsted weight cotton yarn; size H crochet hook (clover comfort grip recommended)

    
    
    

33. Beyond Basic Crochet

    Section A: Date: Saturday, Jan. 16, 23, 30 & Feb 6
    
         Time:10 am - noon
    
    
    Instructor: Jenny DeBouzek
    
    Fee: $65 + Tax
    Section B: Date: Saturday, Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 20 & 27
    Skips March 13
    
         Time:10 am - noon
    
    
    Instructor: Jenny DeBouzek
    
    Fee: $65 + Tax

    This class goes BEYOND the basics of crochet to help you work on a project of your own choice. We will refine our skills in reading both written and graphed patterns, and work through specific problems in our individual projects, as well as learn new techniques for making future projects more successful! Prerequisite: Basic Crochet Class from Village Wools, or demonstrated competence in ALL of the basic crochet stitches (chain, slip, single, double, treble, etc.).

    Student Supplies: Pattern and all supplies to complete their individual project.

    
    
    

34. Filet Crochet (Beginner)

    Section A: Date: Wednesdays, January 20 & 27
    Time: 6 - 8 pm
    Instructor: Renate Julagay
    Fee: $35 + Tax
    Section B: Date: Wednesdays, March 17 & 24
    Time: 1 - 2:30 pm
    Instructor: Renate Julagay
    Fee: $35 + Tax
    Section C: Date: Fridays, March 19 & 26
    Time: 1 - 2:30 pm
    Instructor: Renate Julagay
    Fee: $35 + Tax
    Section D: Date: Saturdays, April 3 & 10
    Time: 10 am - noon
    Instructor: Renate Julagay
    Fee: $35 + Tax

    Learn the basic techniques of filet crochet including how to read and follow charts and how to work increases and decreases in patterns. Students have to be able to crochet in order to take this class. We'll be making a doily.

    Student Supplies: No. 10 Filet Crochet Thread; Steel Crochet hook US size 6 or 4.

    
    
    

Dyeing Classes

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35. Dye Your Own Handpainted Yarn

    Date: Saturday, April 10 & 17
    Time: 2 - 4 pm on the 10th, 2 - 5 pm on the 17th
    Instructor: Jamie Dixon
    Fee: $ 60 + Tax
    Material Fee: $ 5 + Tax
    

    Have you ever wanted to learn how to dye your own yarn? This is the class for you! We will cover the basics of yarn dyeing using permanent colorfast dyes to create variegated and self striping yarns. You will walk away from this class with two different hand-painted yarns.

    Student Supplies: natural, white or lightly heathered yarn; wear clothing that won't matter if they are dye splashed, dish gloves.

    
    
    

36. Beginning Silk Painting

    Date: Saturday, April 24
    Time: 1 - 5 pm
    Instructor: Suzanne Visor
    Fee: $75 + Tax

    Learn to draw and paint on silk fabric. Practice color mixing, develop your own motifs applying design principles. This class just might change your life as it did mine.

    Student Supplies: Sketches that can be placed on an oblong piece of silk.
    Instructor Supplies: Silk, paints and a collection of art books for reference.

    
    
    

37. The Art of Shibori: Classical Japanese Resist Dyework

    Date: Saturday, May 1
    Time: 10 - 5 pm with a lunch break
    Instructor: Marcia Petty
    Fee: $ 100 + Tax
    Material Fee: $ 15 + Tax
    

    The art of Shibori has been practiced for thousands of years. The exquisite fabrics created have been used in garments, quilts, wall hangings, paintings, scarves, etc.

    Student Supplies: Rubber gloves, clothes for dyeing. Village Wools has the supplies to carry on your work.

    Instructor Supplies: Silk, cotton, prepared dyes, ropes, poles, thread, reference material.

    
    
    

38. Basic Natural Dyeing

    Date: Saturday, May 15 &: 22
    Time: 10 - 4 pm with a lunch break
    Instructor: Denise Davis
    Fee: $ 75 + Tax
    Material Fee: $ 10 + Tax
    

    We will cover the basic techniques for preparing and dyeing with natural dye material. How to prep and mordant, grow and gather dye materials, extracting the colors for the dyepot, as well as modifying and overdyes will be addressed

    Student Supplies: old clothes, rubber gloves, lunch

    Instructor Supplies: Dyes, yarn, masks, and dye notes

    
    
    

Classes that Defy Categorization

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39. Temari

    Date: Saturday, Feb. 27
    Time: 1 - 4 pm
    Instructor: Cathlena Burr
    Fee: $ 35 + Tax
    

    Learn one of the many design possibilities in this ancient Japanese artform. These elaborately "embroidered" thread balls make beautiful ornaments or year round decorations.

    Student Supplies: 3/2 perle cotton, gold fingering, sewing thread

    Instructor Supplies: Styrofoam balls, needles

    
    
    

40. Introduction to Naalbinding

    Date: Thursdays, February 18 & 25
    Time: 6 - 8 pm
    Instructor: Erika Thomenius
    Fee: 40 $ + Tax
    Material Fee: $20 + Tax

    Come learn this interesting and ancient technique! Naalbinding pre-dates crocheting, knitting and draft spinning, and has been in constant use since the Stone Age. Despite its antediluvian history, Naalbinding is far from primitive; it can be used to make everything from heavy-duty working mittens to lacy cowls and scarves. The class will cover a beginner's stitch and basic garment construction, and will go on to more complicated work as time and interest permits.

    Student Supplies: Needles

    Instructor Supplies: Yarn and booklet

    
    
    

41. Naalbinding: Sock Afterthought Heel Turns

    Date: Sunday, April 11
    Time: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
    Instructor Name :Erika Thomineus
    Fee: $ 40 + Tax
    
    Mat Fee: $ 15 + Tax
    

    Learn the basics of the naalbound socks! This class will cover the afterthought heel, one of the four major types of heel-turns in naalbinding. While a new stitch will be taught at the beginning of class, this is definitely a class for people who have had some experience with naalbinding.

    Student Supplies: Needle, (naalbinding or tapestry)

    Instructor Supplies: Yarn and booklet