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Help
Yourself To Knitting!

Kate Hartman
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. . 6/22/2009 - 6/23/2009
. . . 10/23/2009 - 10/24/2009
This class is an enjoyable, two-day beginning knitting class
which focuses not only on basic stitches and skills, but also on
recognizing and correcting common mistakes which often frustrate
the beginner. Topics include basic knitting skills, yarn basics
and pattern reading. You will be provided with a beginning
book, one pair of size 8 (Am) knitting needles, practice yarn
and several easy project patterns to help you get started in
this enjoyable craft and pastime. Children and adults may
choose to participate together on this learning experience
taking advantage of a special intergenerational rate.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 2
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $150
. . . Materials Fee: $15
. . . Intergenerational Age: na
. . . Level: Beginner
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Introduction to

Northern Knitting Traditions
Allen
Holzhueter
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. . 10/24/2009
Survey the northern knitting opportunities in this
explorative knitting workshop designed to get you started with a
hands-on project of your own. Choose from the diverse and
distinctive knitting traditions of northern Europe – from the
Icelandic sweater and the various fisherman’s sweaters of the
British Isles, to the intricate multicolored creations of the
Fair Isle tradition and fine-gauge multicolored Latvian
mittens. Out of these traditions, we will talk through and
demonstrate the similarities and differences by knitting
swatches in the areas that interest you most. Before you jump
in on one of these projects, get orientated and on your way
through this introductory workshop.
Depending on your knitting interests, the class will survey the
British Isle fisherman sweaters, including Irish fisherman (Aran)
sweaters and Ganseys (Guernseys). The multi-colored “stranded
knitting” traditions of Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Latvia and the
Shetland Islands, including the Fair Isle, off the coast of
Scotland. Knitting needles and yarn will be provided for
classroom use. Participants may bring their own needles.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 1
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $75
. . . Materials Fee: Included
. . . Intergenerational Age: na
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Knitting Socks - The Essential Craft
Allen
Holzhueter
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. . 10/25/2009
You can build your own boat and timber frame your own home,
so why not knit your own socks? After all, "you can't go
barefoot," as your mom used to say. In this day-long
introduction to knitting socks you’ll be on your way to making
your own socks for the rest of your life. You will learn the
skills to make socks including reading knitting patterns,
circular knitting on double point needles, shaping the heel and
shaping and closing the toe. You start on a model sock and are
encouraged to bring a sock pattern you would like to make in the
future. The instructor will guide you through these sometimes
daunting instructions.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 1
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $75
. . . Materials Fee: $20
. . . Intergenerational Age: 10+
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Spinning Fibers On A Wheel
Allen
Holzhueter
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. . 2/27/2009 - 3/1/2009
. . . 6/22/2009 - 6/24/2009
The classic Saxony-style spinning wheel was invented over
500 years ago, and is still a symbol of the “Olden Days.”
Although the spinning wheel is no longer a household necessity
for the production of the family’s clothing, many crafters,
knitters and fiber artists find great satisfaction in spinning
their own yarns for knitting or weaving. In this three-day
introductory spinning class, you will be introduced to fibers
suitable for spinning, fiber preparation and spinning prepared
fiber on a spinning wheel. Participants are encouraged to bring
their own working spinning wheel (both “Saxony” and “upright
castle wheel” are acceptable.) The instructor will have three
wheels available for students to share and develop their skills
on.
This course begins with an introduction to spinning using a
dropspindle and then moves on to working a spinning wheel.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 3
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $225
. . . Materials Fee: $10
. . . Intergenerational Age: 10+
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Tricks of the Knitting Trade

Kate Hartman
Session
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. . 6/24/2009
. . . 10/25/2009
OK knitters, so you have learned the basics. You are
comfortable with knitting and purling. You can shape your
knitting by increasing and decreasing. It's time to go beyond
the basics and learn techniques that will make your knitting
better and more creative. Students in this course practice and
learn alternative, special purpose cast-ons and bind-offs
including "invisible cast-on" and "3-needle bind off" seams,
reading patterns, keeping your place, grafting (the "seamless
seam") and getting the stitch gauge to make a garment that fits.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 1
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $75
. . . Materials Fee: Varies ($10-$20)
. . . Intergenerational Age: n/a
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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