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Friday, May 19, 2023 - From 9:30 to Noon

Introduction to Weaving (Part 1 - Must sign up for both parts)


Leader:  Dave Sledesky

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.

Skill:  Weaving

Level:  Basic

Cost: $20 if you need to rent a rigid heddle loom

Location: Main Room

Max Participants: 4

 

Sock Knitting 101


Leader:  Tom Belunis

Tom Belunis

Learn how to knit a top-down sock with a heel flap and gusset. We'll cover a stretchy cast-on, turning the heel, picking up stitches for the gusset, gusset decreases and the Kitchener stitch toe. Instructions will be provided for working with 4 or 5 double-pointed needles, 2 circular needles or magic loop.

Skill:  Knitting

Level:  Requires Some Knowledge

Cost: None

Location: Temple

Max Participants: 8

 

Beginner Spindle Spinning


Leader:  Aaron Bush

Aaron Bush

This workshop introduces new spinners to the craft using one of the earliest and most basic, yet amazingly versatile tools: the drop spindle. We will learn about fiber preparation, staple length, drafting and some of the different ways to do it, the different types of drop spindles and their construction, and how all of those things come together to make yarn.

Workshop participants are encouraged to bring a drop spindle, preferably a top whorl spindle weighing between 1 and 1.5 ounces. If you need help choosing one I can give recommendations for well made and affordable spindles suitable for beginners. I will also bring a few extras of my own if someone needs one.

Fiber will be provided for this workshop. If you have some fiber you’ve already purchased please bring it. You will still start with the fiber provided for class and when you feel ready you can start with yours.

Skill:  Spinning

Level:  Basic

Cost: None

Location: Sun Porch

Max Participants: 4

 

Friday, May 19, 2023 - From 1:15 to 5:00

Road Trip - Hickory Hill Fiber Farm


Gather in great room to arrange carpooling to farm at 1:15

Hickory Hill

An alpaca farm owned and run by three men. We'll get to tour the farm and purchase some of their alpacas' products.

Saturday, May 20, 2023 - From 9:30 to Noon

Crochet Harness Design


Leader:  Dan Strizak

Dan Strizak

Learn to crochet a basic harness and design your own, custom fit harness to fit your fun needs.

Skill:  Crochet

Level:  Basic

Cost: $10 or less

Location: Main Room

Max Participants: 10

 

Mini-Jumpers


Leader:  Greg Sabetta

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.

Mini Jumpers

Skill:  Knitting

Level:  Requires Some Knowledge

Cost: none

Location: Back Deck

Max Participants: 10

 

One-Color and Three-Color Brioche Knitting


Leader:  Tom Belunis

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:  Basic

Cost: None

Location: Sun Porch

Max Participants: 12

 

Saturday, May 20, 2023 - From 2:30 to 5:00

Intro To Weaving (Part 2 - Must sign up for both parts)


Leader:  Dave Sledesky

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.

Skill:  Weaving

Level:  Basic

Cost: $20 if you need to rent a rigid heddle loom

Location: Main Room

Max Participants: 4

 

Two-Handed Stranded Knitting


Leader:  Joe Wilcox

Joe Wilcox

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: Back Deck

Max Participants: 10

 

Intro to Portuguese Knitting


Leader:  James Wescott Small

James Wescott Small

Here’s your chance to learn a different style of knitting – it’s not English/throwing or Continental/picking, but its own thing! Maybe it’ll become your primary knitting style, maybe you’ll incorporate it into some projects, or maybe you’ll try it and really dislike it – only one way to find out! I intend to teach yarn tensioning, the purl stitch, knit stitch, and making yarnovers. If time allows, I’ll also teach the Portuguese cast-on and bind-off.

This knitting style is quite old, possibly the oldest, and is actually much more common in the Middle East and around the Mediterranean than it is in Portugal. It decouples yarn tensioning from stitch formation, and uses the larger muscles in your thumb to form the stitches. Please come with an in-progress swatch of at least 20 stitches that you’ve knit in stockinette or garter for a couple rows. Ideally using a light-colored worsted-weight wool (not super wash), and short wood needles that are a different color than your yarn. We can make do with whatever needles and yarn you’re able to bring, but I think the ideal I described will make it easiest.

Skill:  Knitting

Level:  Basic

Cost: None

Location: Sun Porch

Max Participants: 6