The Spinnery

November 2009 to May 2010 Newsletter

Upcoming Classes and Events

Coming Events

 

Nov 24-Dec. 5 10% off on any special order for the holidays!!!!!!

Nov 27-29 Turkey weekend 10% off all needles *

Dec 19-20 10% off our beautiful new knitting bags. Great gifts! *

Jan 23-24 10% off anything white *

Feb 13-14 10% off anything red *

March 20-21 first day of spring sale 10% off any books *

April 24-25 10% off all natural yarn   *

May 1-2 Visit us at the Md. Sheep & wool show barn 6  booth 9

 

 NOTE: * Not on special orders, sale items in stock

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Knit Wits meet to chat and knit at The Spinnery every 4th Tuesday  7pm-9pm

Tea and Knitting with Donna usually the 3rd Sunday of the month 1pm-3pm 

 

GIRLS NIGHT OUT!

PARTY!

With your friends and learn a new craft at the same time.

      Call The Spinnery

         and we will work out

      the details

 

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All new Bags, Pouches, Binders and Clutches

In wonderful fashion conscious

colors. For all your knitting needs and more. Great gifts.

 

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For Children age 6 and up

2nd Sat. of each month 1pm-3pm

A new Historical craft will be taught.

“Tea” will be served.

Children may bring their favorite adult.

All supplies included $30.00 

Nov. 7 Learn needle stitchery and make a personalized handkerchief doll.

Dec. 12 Make a cotton pot holder.

Loom and loops included.

Jan 9 How to cross stitch.

Make a mini sampler.

More classes to be announced

KNITTING

 

  2 at Once or ‘Socks—a pair at a time’

(Some experience necessary)

Learn to make a small pair of socks using a circular needle.

All materials included. 2 sessions $85.00

 Sat.  Jan 23 and  30, 10-1

 

Socks 101 class

This class is designed for knitters who have never made a pair of socks and want to learn the basic techniques and concepts of sock knitting. Students will complete a mini-sock using worsted weight wool.

Some experience necessary. 1 session $70.00

Fri. Nov. 13, 11-3

 

Knit Thrummed Mittens

Make wool lined mittens with simple decorative stitch on straight needles.

You will want to make 100’s of these.

2 sessions  $85.00

Sat. Feb. 13 and 27 10:00 –1:00

 

Knit a Cardigan Sweater

Learn how to read a pattern and construct a small basic cardigan sweater.

All supplies included. 2 sessions $80.00

 Sat. March 6 and 13 10-1

 

SPINNING

 

 BEGINNING SPINNING

       Learn how to choose a fleece, card, spin on a drop spindle and spinning wheel, ply, skein, wash and set your yarn. .

  Carders, spindles, wheels & fleece will be supplied for class & home use.

4 sessions  $105.00

Starting *Fri. Jan. 8 10:30-1:30

Starting *Sat. April 10  10:00 –1 :00

 

WEAVING

 

 Beginning Four Harness Weaving    

Prepare a warp, dress the loom & explore a variety of 4 harness weaves. 

4 sessions,   Limit 6 students.   $105.00

Starting *Sat. Jan. 9, 10-1 or  Fri. *Feb, 26 10:30-1:30  or  Sat. *June 5, 10-1                                                                         

                                                                                                                                    

  Scottish Tartan

Learn the history, lore & most important, how to weave a Scottish Tartan. 

Each student will weave a tartan scarf in their choice of colors. 

Call ahead to let us know your color choices .  3 sessions.   $95.00 .   

Starting *Sat. May 15, 10-1

 

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 & others in plain & patterned weaves. 

 2 Sessions  $80.00

                Starting *Sat. March 6 and 20, 10-1

 

 Double weave

Discussions & hand-on loom work with some very special  weave structures.

2 sessions   $80.00

 Sat. May 22 and 29, 1:30-4:30

 

All materials and loom use included in price for class and home use.

 

*Beginning Date of Class

 

Special half day (single session) classes. All supplies included $50.00

Learn to Knit   3rd Sat. Of  every  month 10–1:00

        Learn basic techniques of knitting while  making a scarf..  

 

Needle Felting  Sat. Nov. 14, 10-1  or Sat. May 22,  10-1

      A variety of techniques will be covered as a lavender scented bag is made.

 

Needle Tatting Made Easy  Fri. Dec. 18, 10:30-1:30 or Sat. May 8, 10-1

       History and techniques will be covered while making a lace edging.

 

Knit a Beaded Scarf  Fri. March 5, 10:30-1:30

     Learn to make a scarf with beads, using  a unique multi purpose needle. .

 

Spin with a Drop Spindle Sat. Nov 21, 10-1 or Sat. March 13, 1:30-4:30     

     Experience the ancient art of spinning.

 

 Warping with confidence Sat.. Nov. 28, 1:30-4:30 or Fri. Feb.19, 10:30-1:30

     Lots of tips for new or experienced weavers including  how to wind, beam,  

        thread, slay and tie on your warp with confidence.                 

 

Variegated Dyeing  Fri. Nov. 20 or Fri  April 9, 10:30 –1:30

    Create beautiful variegated  colors on yarn; a skein will be yours to take home.

 

Knit a Lace edging on a linen towel Sat. Dec.5,10-1 or Fri. March 19, 10:30-1:30

      Learn beginning lace edge knitting and how to keep track of stitches.

 

Wool combing Sat. Feb. 6, 10-1

     History, selecting fibers, washing, blending , using diz and hands on use of combs.

 

Knit a newborn’s hat  Fri. Nov. 13 10:30-1:30 or Sat.  April 10, 10-1

       Make an adorable little hat while learning how to use circular needles

 

Open 10am - 4pm Everyday

 

The Spinnery, Inc.

33 Race Street, Frenchtown, New Jersey 08825

Phone: 908-996-9004

Fax: 1-908-996-5009

Email: spinnery@aol.com

 

http://www.spinnery.net

 
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