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 May 2010 - November 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., June 5, 2010; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or

*Sat., Sept 11, 2010; 10:30 am - 1:30 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

*Fri., August 13, 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

*Fri., July 9, 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

Fri., July 23, 2010; 10:30 am - 1:30 pm or

Sat., Sept. 4, 2010; 1:30 -4:30 pm

 

WOVEN RAG RUG TECHNIQUES

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

Sat., Jul 3, 2010; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or
Fri., Oct. 15, 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

Fri., May 14, 2010; 10:30 am - 1:30 pm or
Sat., Aug 21, 2010; 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., July 17, 2010; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or
*Fri., Oct. 22, 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., Sept. 4, 2010; 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 2nd 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 (Bring a lunch)

Sat., Sep. 18, 2010; 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

KNIT THRUMMED MITTENS

Make wool-lined mittens with a simple decorative on the outside
using straight needles.
2 sessions Fee $70.00

*Sat., Oct. 2, 2010; 1:30 - 4:30 pm

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

Sat., Nov. 6, 2010: 1:30 - 4:00 pm

 

KNIT MINATURE ORNAMENTS

Use double-point (DP) needles to make small ornaments
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., Sept. 4, 2010; 1:30 -4:30 pm

 

INTRO TO CIRCULAR NEEDLES

Make an adorable new-born's hat while learning how to use circular needles.
1 session Fee $50.00

Sat., Sept. 4, 2010; 2:00 - 4:00 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

Sat., Dec. 4, 2010; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

 

KNIT AND FELT A WINE BOTTLE SACK

Using DP and circular needles knit a sack to carry a wine bottle in
and felt it at home following instructions given in class.
1 session Fee $50.00

Sat., Nov. 6, 2010; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

KNIT A LACE EDGING

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33 Race Street, Frenchtown, New Jersey 08825
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