Workshop
Schedule - Spring & Summer 2008 |
| A Top Down Sweater That Fits Instructor: Deb Gemmel Saturday, May 3 10:00 am - 11:30 am Coffee with Show & Tell (All invited) 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Workshop Participants Only $50 Many of you met Deb Gemmell from Cabin Fever when she and Lynda visited the shop two years ago. Their knitting theory is “as little sewing as possible.” Now, Deb is returning for a coffee with show & tell and an afternoon workshop on “no sew” knitting. We all love to knit, but many of us dread sewing up the finished garment. Knitting a sweater from the collar to the bottom means no seams to sew! Many of us have knit from the top down but now Deb will help you design a garment that will fit. We will practice putting a V-neck on our garment and learn how to customize the sweater: are the sleeves too wide or narrow, would you like a waist, does it fit both bust and hips, where can you add patterning? If time allows, Deb will also discuss other no-sew techniques such as knitting in the round from the bottom up and picking up around armholes for sleeves. Participants will practice these techniques while knitting a teddy bear sweater. Bring yarn and appropriate size circular needle (any length), blunt sewing-up needle, ring markers, double pointed needles, and a sweater you like the fit of. Deb and Lynda’s books: “Button Up Your Top Down”, “Top Down for Toddlers”, and Cabin Fever patterns are available at the store and the workshop for purchase and autograph. |
Spinning on a Wheel |
| Socks Instructor: Mary Philbin Tuesday, April 29 and May 6 7:00 pm -9:00 pm $40 plus materials Using double pointed needles, learn how to knit a pair of socks. The first class will be devoted to choosing your yarn, practicing with the double pointed needles and beginning the cuff and leg of your sock. The second class will be devoted to learning how to turn the heel, pick up for the gusset and how to sew the toe together with the Kitchener stitch. |
| Knit Your Own String Market Bag Instructor: Carol Quinn Tuesday, May 13 7:00 - 9:00 pm $25 Plus materials Paper or Plastic? Why not go green! Knit your own market bag using eco-friendly hemp, linen, or one or their blends to customize your design. Once you make one, you’ll probably want to make several as gifts. |
Tips and Tricks |
Weave a Small Bag |
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Knit Magic Loop Socks |
Log Cabin Squares |
| Introduction to Tapestry Weaving Instructor: Reba Maisel Tuesday, July 15 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $30 materials included No weaving experience necessary. This is an introduction to the process of tapestry weaving. There are several techniques employed in the weaving of tapestries. We will practice several stitches and the basics of this craft. This will be a simplified demonstration which hopefully encourages you to explore this medium. |
| Free Lace with Ribbons and Machine Stitching Instructor: Reba Maisel Tuesday, July 22 7:00 - 9:00 pm $40 The class fee includes materials to make a 4.5” x 60” scarf. What a fun project. Make your own piece of lace with ribbons and novelty yarns. Free-Lace is made using a simple technique. Place on water-soluble adhesive Free-Lace sheet on a flat surface. Arrange ribbons and yarn in a free-style manner on the surface of the sheet. Cove the arrangement with the water-soluble film. Machine stitch in a grid pattern, securing the arrangement in place. Soak the stitched work in water, dissolving the sheets. The lace of ribbons and yarn remains intact. See our samples at the shop. Sewing will be done at home. Sewing machine availability required. |
| Weavers' Refresher Instructor: Reba Maisel Tuesday, July 29 7:00 - 9:00 pm Has our loom been empty too long? This will be a review session to help motivate you to warp those looms! We will practice winding a warp, warping the loom, and review the necessary steps needed in planning a project. $25 |
| Beginning Knitting Instructor: Saturday, June 28 10:00 am - 3:30 pm OR Tuesday, August 5 & 12 7:00 - 9:00 pm Learn the fundamental of knitting: casting on, increasing, decreasing, and reading simple patterns. Practice yarn and needles will be provided in class. Students will be encouraged to start a simple project. Tuition includes a pair of knitting needles and a skein of yarn. $40 |
| Dyeing: Hand Painting a Skein or Warp Instructor: Reba Maisel Saturday, June 7 OR Thursday, July 17 OR Saturday, August 2 10:00 am - 3:00 pm $50 includes the use of dyes Bring one or two prepared warps or several skeins to class. We will mix the chemical dyes and prepare the yarn for accepting the color. We will then spread your yarns out and hand paint them with the dyes. The yarns must set for 24 hours before washing out, so this process will be done at home. Instructions and an equipment list will be sent prior to class. Hand painted yarns are so popular for knitting and weaving. Why not dye your own! |
- While enrolled in a class at the Fiber Loft, students are eligible for a 10% discount on yarns and fibers.
- If school is cancelled in Harvard due to inclement weather, then classes at the Fiber Loft are also cancelled.
- Teenagers are welcome in all adult classes.
- Pre-registration required for all classes. Registration reservations will only be held with payment. We accept Master Card, Visa, and American Express, as well as checks. Phone registration accepted with credit card. Refunds are given five days prior to the start of class.