Friday, 5/20/22
9:30 – Noon
Intro to Weaving Part 1
Leader: Dave Sledesky
Learn how to weave in this two-part class that introduces you to weaving on a rigid heddle loom using color and weave effect to create a scarf that looks really complex but is actually really easy to weave. The first session will include warping the loom using the direct warp method. It will also include instructions on how to weave your scarf (two different patterns are available for you to choose – a log cabin variation and a pinwheel variation). In the second session, we will remove your woven scarf from the loom and finish the ends. Your “homework” in between the two classes will be to actually weave the scarf. Looms will be available for rent for the class if you do not have a rigid heddle loom.
This is a combined two-part workshop that requires signing up for both parts.
Skill: Weaving
Level: Basic
Cost: $20 if you need to rent a rigid heddle loom
Location: Main Room
Max Participants: 4
Advanced Beginner Skill-Building
Leader: Hayes Russock
Explore your “next steps” in broadening your range of knitting skills by assessing and collaborating with others to take your projects to the next level.
We’ll survey participants prior to the retreat to tailor the workshop to meet specific desired skills.
Skill: Knitting
Level: Requires Some Knowledge
Cost: None
Location: Sun Porch
Max Participants: 8
So You Bought A Spinning Wheel - Intro to Spinning
Leader: Aaron Bush
This workshop introduces new spinners to the basic parts and function of a spinning wheel and how it puts twist into fiber to make yarn. We will also review fiber preparation types, learn the basics of drafting fibers, and then put everything together to start spinning your first yarn.
Bring your wheel, if you can. If there are interested participants who cannot bring a wheel we may be able to borrow one for you. Fiber will be provided.
Skill: Spinning
Level: Basic
Cost: None
Location: Main Room
Max Participants: 5
Friday, 5/20/22
2:30 – 5:00
The Magic of Becoming a Hooker
Leader: Bruce Glassford
Introduction to making things with one stick instead of two. Designed for beginners – will cover chaining, single crochet, double, half double & triple crochet (US terms). Will have hooks to loan out for the class
Skill: Crochet
Level: Basic
Cost: 0
Location: Main Room
Max Participants: 6
Helical Striped Knitting
Leader: Joe Wilcox
Learn this method of striped knitting in-the-round that eliminates the “jog.” You’ll learn how to make a circular, striped fabric that is reversible and how to do multiple-round stripes in this method.
Skill: Knitting
Level: Requires Some Knowledge
Cost: 0
Location: Sun Porch
Max Participants: 12
Three-Color Brioche
Leader: Tom Belunis
We’re going to explore brioche rib in one color and three colors. This technique will allow you to create reversible (both sides look good, but different), warm scarves.
Skill: Knitting
Level: Requires Some Knowledge
Cost: 0
Location: Temple
Max Participants: 10
Saturday, 5/21/22
9:30 – Noon
Mini-Jumpers
Leader: Greg Sabetta
Perfect knitted decoration for the knitter’s home. These little holiday sweaters make a great ornament, garland or package decoration. Explore fun and interesting motifs in a miniaturized way.
Skill: Knitting
Level: Requires Some Knowledge
Cost: None
Location: Back Deck
Max Participants: 6
Knit Repairs
Leader: Sean Riley
Go beyond laddering down to fix a dropped stitch or to turn a knit to a purl. Learn how to patch holes (even in stranded knitting), repair cables that went the wrong way.
Requires some pre-work to prepare for your practicing.
Skill: Knitting
Level: Basic
Cost: 0
Location: Sun Porch
Max Participants: 6
Intro to Weaving - Part 2
Leader: Dave Sledesky
Continuation of Part 1 from Friday afternoon – Finishing off your woven masterpiece!
This is a combined two-part workshop that requires signing up for both parts.
Skill: Weaving
Level: Basic
Cost: $20 if you need to rent a rigid heddle loom
Location: Main Room
Max Participants: 4
Selvedge Edges
Leader: Tom Belunis
Ways to get the side edges of your knitting looking and acting like you want them to. There will be information about various selvedge edges and hands-on practice with various techniques.
Skill: Knitting
Level: Requires Some Knowledge
Cost: 0
Location: Temple
Max Participants: 10
Saturday, 5/21/22
2:30 – 5:00
Friending knitCompanion
Leader: Brady Robinder
knitCompanion is a pattern tracking app for knitters and fibers artists. This app / tool make tracking easy so you can enjoy the fabric you are creating, make fewer mistakes, and tackle new techniques. Join Brady to learn the basics and some advanced features of knitCompanion.
Skill: Other
Level: Basic
Cost: None
Location: Sun Porch
Max Participants: 10
Two-Handed Stranded Knitting
Leader: Chris Fava
Learn knitting with two-colors using one color in each hand. This useful technique both increases the speed of knitting using the Fair Isle or stranded knitting technique and eliminates the constant tangling of yarns. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn how to lock floats without dropping and/or twisting yarns.
Skill: Knitting
Level: Requires Some Knowledge
Cost: None
Location: Temple
Max Participants: 6
