Classes - The Spinnery

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.

Schedule for November 2009 - May 2010

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., Jan 9, 2010; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or

*Fri., Feb 26, 2010; 10:30 am - 1:30 pm or

*Sat., June 5, 2010; 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

*Sat., May 15, 2010; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

DOUBLE WEAVE

Hands-on-loom work will allow the students the discovery of a variety of weave structures.
2 sessions Fee $80.00

*Sat., May 22, 2010; 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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 $80.00

*Sat., March 6, 2010; 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

Sat., Nov. 28, 2009; 1:30 -4:30 pm or

Fri., Feb. 19, 2010; 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

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

This mystery of overshot is solved in class. This is a beautiful and complicated design 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 $90.00 Call for dates

SPINNING

SPINNING ON A DROP SPINDLE

Experience the ancient art of spinning.
1 session $50.00

Sat., Nov. 21, 2010; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or

Sat., March13, 2010; 1:30 - 4:30 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

*Fri., Jan. 8, 2010; 10:30 am - 1:30 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

Sat., Feb. 6, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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 Call for dates

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

Every 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, this class will cover the basic knitting skills, 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.
1 session Fee $70.00

Fri., Nov. 13, 2009; 11:00 am - 4:00 pm or

Sat., Feb. 20, 2010; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

KNIT A NEWBORN'S HAT on a CIRCULAR NEEDLE

Knit an adorable little hat while learning how to use circular needles.
1 sessions Fee $50.00

Fri., Nov. 13, 2009; 10:30 am - 1:30 pm or

Sat., April 10, 2010; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

KNIT A CARDIGAN SWEATER

Learn how to read a pattern and constructa samll basic cardigan sweater.
All supplies included.
2 sessions Fee $80.00

*Sat., March 6, 2010; 10:00 am - 1:00 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

*Sat., Jan. 23, 2010; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

KNIT THRUMMED MITTENS

Make wool lined mittens with simple decorative stitches on strainght needles.
2 sessions Fee $85.00

*Sat., Feb. 13, 2010; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

KNIT A BEADED SCARF

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

Fri., March 5, 2010; 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

KNIT A LACE EDGING

Learn to knit a lace edging on a linen towel and how to keep track of stitches.
1 session Fee $50.00

Sat., Dec. 5, 2009; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or

Fri., March 19, 2010; 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

NEEDLE FELTING

A variety of techniques will be covered as the students make a lovely lavender scented bag. All supplies included.
1 session Fee $50.00

Sat. Nov. 14, 2009; 10:00 am -1:00 pm or

Sat., May 22, 2010; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

NEEDLE TATTING

TATTING MADE EASY

History and techniques will be covered while students learn to
make a lace ribbon for an edging.
1 session Fee $50.00

Fri., Dec. 18, 2009; 10:30 am - 1:30 pm or

Sat., May 8, 2010; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

DYEING

VARIGATED DYEING

Create beautiful colors of variegated yarn. Instructions will be given on how to use natural dyes and mordants. Lots of printed material and information is supplied, as well as dyed yarn to take home.
1 session $50.00

Fri., Nov. 20, 2009; 10:30 am - 1:30 pm or

Fri., April 9, 2010; 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

CROCHETING

This class is for those who want to learn to crochet. Using basic techniques, a pull string bag will be made.
2 sessions Fee $85.00 Call for dates.

OTHER CLASSES
not currently scheduled; please call if interested

Wool Combing

Locker Hooking

Basketry

Paper Making

*Beginning Class Date