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Friday, May 15, 2026 — Friday Morning (9:30 to Noon)

Intro to Weaving-Part 1

Leader: David Sledesky

David 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.Skill: Weaving

Level: Basic

Cost: $20 if loom rental needed

Max Participants: 4

Location: Main Room

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

Intro to Crochet

Leader: Kevin McGrath

Kevin McGrath

Introduction to the basics of Crochet including chaining, single, half double and double crochet stitches. Afterward we will work on making a granny square.Skill: Crochet

Level: Basic

Cost: None

Max Participants: 6

Location: Temple

Intro to Crochet - with Kevin McGrath

Cables, Cables, Cables!

Leader: Scott Ettinger

Scott Ettinger

If you'd like a hand getting started knitting cables, if you've wondered how they work or how to read the sometimes off-putting cable charts, here's your chance to get into it. All you need to know is how to make knit stitches and purl stitches, and you're good to go. Just bring some yarn for your practice swatch(es) and needles for that yarn (regular straight or circular needles; I'll have a cable needle to give or lend you).Skill: Knitting

Level: Basic

Cost: None

Max Participants: No maximum

Location: Sun Porch

Cables, Cables, Cables! - with Scott Ettinger

Fridday, May 15, 2026 — Friday Morning (1:15 to 5:00)

Do you plan on participating in a small-group activity?

Saturday, May 16, 2026 — Saturday Morning (9:30 to Noon)

Expert Table: Spinning for the curious

Leader: Kevin McGrath

Kevin McGrath

Have you ever been curious about spinning your own yarn? Unsure of how a spinning wheel even works? Come take a seat at the wheel and give it spin.Skill: Spinning

Location: Main Room

Spinning for the Curious - with Kevin McGrath

Expert Table: Knitting Machine (Expert Table)

Leader: John Lachett

John Lachett

No sign-up necessary. Demonstrations of how knitting machines work, answering questions and seeing if you hope to add machine knitting to your repertoire of fiber-arts.Skill: Machine Knitting

Location: Main Room

Expert Table – Knitting Machines - with John Lachett
No need to sign up...just to help us assess the level of interest the table might get.

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.Skill: Knitting

Level: Requires Some Knowledge

Cost: None

Max Participants: 10

Location: Sun Porch

Mini-Jumpers - with Greg Sabetta

Saturday, May 16, 2026 — Saturday Afternoon (2:30 to 5:00)

Intro to Weaving-Part 2

Leader: David Sledesky

David 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.Skill: Weaving

Level: Basic

Cost: $20 if loom rental needed

Max Participants: 4

Location: Main Room

Introduction to Weaving (Part 2 - Must sign up for both parts)- with Dave Sledesky

Punch needle rug

Leader: Kirk Hochstetler

Kirk Hochstetler

Basic introduction for using yarn and a punch needle to make a rug, wall hanging, etc. You bring the yarn and I'll supply the punch needles, cloth and hoop/stretcher. Depending on how many are interested, this may be more of a group participation - but I'll try to get enough supplies for everyone to have their own project to work on.Skill: Punch needle

Level: Basic

Cost: None - class to bring a couple colors of yarn - stash worsted or Aran weight

Max Participants: 6

Location: Sun Porch

Punch Needle Rug - with Kirk Hochstetler

Tight Ribbing

Leader: Joe Wilcox

Joe Wilcox

Learn how to get tighter, more elastic 1×1 ribbing on your socks, sweater cuffs and hats. Combination 1×1 ribbing will be taught and guys will have the opportunity to try it themselves to see if this might be a technique that will help make their knitted items look and feel more polished.Skill: Knitting

Level: Basic

Cost: None

Max Participants: 16

Location: Temple

Tight Ribbing - with Joe Wilcox