8.19.2009

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES FALL 2009

CROCHET FOR THE CONFIRMED KNITTERS
Learn to crochet a simple border around your knitted pieces or finish an afghan with a lovely edging.

Teacher: Janette Atwell
When: Sat. Sept 19th, 1-4pm
COST: $35. Includes all materials.


SOCK-IN-A-DAY
2 dates to choose from!!
Our most popular class. Learn the basics of 4 needle sock knitting and how to adapt any pattern to fit any foot...all in a day.

Teacher: Anne Woodall
When: Sat. Sept 26th OR Sat. Dec. 12th 10am-2pm
Cost: $45. Includes all materials.


TRADITIONAL RUG HOOKING - BEGINNERS
What an opportunity to learn the fine nuances of this beautiful craft, combining the use of cut fabrics, spun wool and fleece in a time honoured tradition.

Teacher: Rhonda Kellett
When: Sat. Oct. 3rd, 1-4pm
Cost: $45 for the class and $45 material cost.


TRADITIONAL RUG HOOKING - FINISHING TECHNIQUES
A demonstration of professional techniques to finish hooked rug pieces.

Teacher: Rhonda Kellett
When: Sat. Oct 24th, 1-4pm
Cost: $45. Materials not necessary for this demonstration.



CRAZY MODULAR KNITTING
Modular knitting is fun, adaptable to many types of knitting projects and easy to learn. Pick up all the tips and tricks while creating a scarf of glorious self striping yarns.

Teacher: Deb White
When: Sat. Oct. 17th 1-4pm
Cost: $35. for class and $20 for materials.



EASY LACE - Feather and Fan
Introduce yourself to this beautiful traditional yet easiest of lace patterns - for scarves, shawls, afghans, baby blankets, sweaters, bags etc.

Teacher: Anne Woodall
When: Sat. Oct. 31st 1-4pm
Cost: $45. Includes basic materials.


FELT AS ART - DEMO
We are proud to feature Andrea Graham, renowned felt artist, who will demonstrate different techniques of felt making as art.
Andrea Graham will show how to create one of a kind, handmade felt from unspun wool fibre using ancient nomadic feltmaking techniques! She will discuss incorporating other fibres and fabrics, using resists and also demonstrate needle felting techniques and other options to embellish finished handmade felt projects.
Check out her website http://www.andrea-graham.com/

When: Sat. Nov 7th, 1-4pm
Cost: $45.






DROP SPINDLE
The simplest way to discover the wonder of spinning fibres is with a drop spindle. Try your hand at this age old craft.
Teacher: Kim Parkinson
When: Sat. Nov. 14th 1-4pm
Cost: $45 for the class. $10 material cost.


MITT-IN-A-DAY
Learn the basics of knitting mittens for the whole family on 2 needles and/or 4 needles. Options for fingerless gloves and "convertible mitts will also be presented.
Teacher: Anne Woodall
When Sat. Nov. 21st, 10am to 2pm
Cost: $45. Includes all materials.


MYSTERIES OF THE INVISIBLE SEAM...The Mattress Stitch.
Here it is: your opportunity to learn all there is to know about the magic mattress stitch, which easily and quickly seams your knitted pieces together...invisibly. Just in time to finish your Christmas knitting projects with a professional touch.

Teacher: Anne Woodall
When: Sat. Dec. 5th 1-4pm
Cost $45. Material list handout available upon registration.