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Yourself To Knitting!
Kate Hartman
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. . 6/18/2008 - 6/19/2008
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: 10+
. . . Intergenerational Tuition: $195-adult/child pair
. . . Level: Beginner
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Keep Your Head Warm - Knit Your Own Stocking Cap
Allen
Holzhueter
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. . 10/24/2008
What would winter be without a good stocking cap to keep
your ears and head warm? Learn the essential skills of knitting
by making your very own stocking cap. Discover the most basic
knitting skill, the 'knit, purl, increase and decrease'
technique. You can then personalize your hat by adding a
Norwegian motif in a contrasting color and making your very own
hat all in one day! Make it a weekend and learn the skills for
knitting socks and mittens by participating in two additional
knitting workshops (see separate course descriptions).
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 1
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $75
. . . Materials Fee: $20
. . . Intergenerational Age: 9+
. . . Intergenerational Tuition: $120-adult/child pair
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Knitting Socks - The Essential Craft
Allen
Holzhueter
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. . 10/26/2008
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. Build on your knitting skills by staying
another day and registering for the course 'Knit Your Own
Stocking Cap' (see separate course description).
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 1
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $75
. . . Materials Fee: $20
. . . Intergenerational Age: 9+
. . . Intergenerational Tuition: $120-adult/child pair
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Mittens - The Perfect Complement
Allen
Holzhueter
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. . 10/25/2008
In this day-long introduction to knitting mittens, you will
learn the skill and pleasure of knitting warm mittens for
yourself or to give as gifts for those fingerlings you care
about. You'll learn to read knitting patterns for mittens,
practice circular knitting techniques on double pointed needles,
thumb techniques, closing the tip of the mitten and how to shape
mittens for a good fit.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 1
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $75
. . . Materials Fee: Varies ($20)
. . . Intergenerational Age: 9+
. . . Intergenerational Tuition: $120/adult-child pair
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Spinning Fibers On A Wheel
Allen
Holzhueter
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. . 6/18/2008 - 6/20/2008
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+
. . . Intergenerational Tuition: $310 per adult/child pair
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Texture In Knitting
Linda Bauer
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. . 2/16/2008 - 2/17/2008
Go beyond the basics of the knit and purl stitch and enter
the realm of texture. How do we achieve texture? What stitch
combinations create texture? We will explore cables, lace,
overall textures and small area textures. You will learn how to
read patterns that involve textured stitches. You will examine
various stitch dictionaries and resources that will enable you
to extend your learning beyond this classroom. The student will
walk away from this class with a sampler of his/her design and a
large vocabulary of texture stitches with the confidence and the
ability to discover more.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 2
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $130
. . . Materials Fee: Varies ($25-$35)
. . . Intergenerational Age: 13+
. . . Intergenerational Tuition:
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Tricks of the Knitting Trade
Kate Hartman
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. . 6/20/2008
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
. . . Intergenerational Tuition: n/a
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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