Schedule for January 2012 - June 2012

CLASSES

A minimum of 3 students per class.

Private sessions may be arranged.

A $15.00 deposit is required in advance for all classes.

*Dates given are beginning dates of multi-session classes.

 

WEAVING

BEGINNING FOUR HARNESS WEAVING

Prepare a warp, dress the loom and explore a variety of 4 harness weaves. All materials and loom will be provided for class and home use.
4 Sessions Limit 6 Students. Fee $105.00

*Sat., February 11, 2012; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or

*Fri., May 11, 2012; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

SCOTTISH TARTAN

Learn the history, lore and most important how to weave a tartan. Each student will weave a scarf. Call ahead to inform us of you color choices.
3 Sessions Fee $95.00

*Call for Dates

 

DOUBLE WEAVE

Hands-on-loom work will allow the students the discovery of a variety of weave structures.
2 sessions Fee $85.00

*Call for Dates

 

COLOR WEAVE

If you have trouble knowing how a color will work with others, this class is for you. Students will start with a pre-warped loom in a spectrum of color. You will learn how a color interacts with itself and others in plain and patterned weaves.
2 sessions Fee $85.00

*Sat., March 31, 2012; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or

*Sat., April 14, 2012; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

 

WARPING WITH CONFIDENCE

This class is a must for all weavers. Warping on a floor or table loom, without help, will be demonstrated. Students will wind, beam, thread, sley and tie on a warp. New or experience weavers will benefit from this class.
1 session Fee $50.00

*Thurs., Feb. 9, 2012; 10:00 am or

*Sat., March 10, 2012; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

 

WOVEN RAG RUG TECHNIQUES

Learn how to weave a rag rug and make a small one in class.
1 session Fee $50.00

*Call for dates

 

CHILDREN'S WEAVING

Children seem to find a very natural way to express themselves. In this class, they will learn to set up a loom and weave a design. Students will have a frame loom and yarn to use in class and take home.
1 session Fee $50.00 Call for dates.

OVERSHOT WEAVE

This mystery of overshot is solved in class. This beautiful and complicated design is made simple. Learn all the secrets of this weave on a pre-warped loom. Includes all materials for making a colonial overshot table runner.
3 sessions Fee $95.00

*Sat., January 20, 2012; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

SPINNING

SPINNING ON A DROP SPINDLE

Experience this ancient art of spinning and learn about drafting fleece.
1 session $50.00

*Fri., February 10, 2012; 10:00 am -1:00 pm or
*Sat., May 12, 2012; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

BEGINNING SPINNING

Learn how to choose a fleece, spin on a drop spindle and spinning wheel, ply, skein and set the yarn. Carders, spindles, wheels and fleece will be supplied for class and home use.
4 sessions limit 6 students Fee $105.00

Sat., January 14, 2012; 10:00 am -1:00 pm or
Sat., June 9, 2012; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

WOOL COMBING

This class covers history, selecting fibers, washing, blending, using a diz and hands on use of combs.
1 session Fee $50.00 Call for dates.

SPINNING 2

In this session, increase your spinning confidence with problem solving, color blending, plying, and reviewing the proper care of maintaining the spinning wheel.
1 session Fee $50.00

*Sat., March 24, 2012; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or

* Sat., May 19, 2012; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

 

FLAX SPINNING

History and how-to in this session will be covered. Learn how to prepare, and spin flax. Bring you wheel or use one of ours.
1 Session Fee $50.00 Call for dates.

 

KNITTING

BEGINNING KNITTING

1st Saturday of every month from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
This class will cover the basic knitting skills of casting on & off and the knit stitch,
while making a small project.
1 session Fee $50.00

SOCKS 101

A class designed for knitters who have never made a pair of socks and want to learn the basic techniques while making a 'starter' sock on double-pointed needles using worsted wool. A workbook is included. Some experience necessary. All materials included.
1 session Fee $85.00 (Bring a lunch)

Fri., March 23, 2012; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

LEARN TO KNIT A BOLERO JACKET (NEW CLASS)

Make a stylish bolero jacket while learning how to read a pattern,
how to make basic increases and decreases and how to finish a garment
3 sessions Fee $155.00 Yarn & Needles included

*Call for Dates

TURKISH CAST-ON

Knit a small bag while learning the Turkish Cast-on method
(also great for knitting socks from the toe up).
1 session Fee $50.00

*Call for Dates

 

MAKE A BUNNY PUPPET (NEW CLASS)

A fun bunny puppet will be made in the round
using a loop knit stitch
1 session Fee $50.00

*Sat., March 3, 2012; 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

 

2 AT ONCE or 'SOCKS - A PAIR AT A TIME'

Learn to make a small pair of socks using a circular needle
(some knitting experience necessary)
2 sessions Fee $85.00

*Call for Dates

 

NEXT STEP in your knitting journey (NEW CLASS)

Learn purling, increasing & decreasing while making a small mitten.
1 session Fee $50.00

*Call for Dates

KNIT A BEADED SCARF

Learn to make an elegant scarf with beads
using a unique type of multi purpose needle.
1 session Fee $50.00

*Call for Dates

 

LEARN TO KNIT CABLES (NEW CLASS)

Make a small sampler utilizing three different cable stitches
and also receive a pattern for a wonderful cabled neck warmer.
1 session Fee $50.00

*Sunday, April 15, 2012, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

KNIT A LACE EDGING

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33 Race Street, Frenchtown, New Jersey 08825
Phone:  908-996-9004 Fax: 1-908-996-5009
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