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2011 Fiber Festival Workshop
Learning to Knit Mitered Squares Hither + Yarn LLC Saturday, November 5, 2011 10am- 12Noon Class will provide the ability to knit Mitered Squares. |
Latvian Braid And More
Maryly Matthewman
Saturday, November 5, 2011
10am-12 noon Workshop room 2
Limit: 10 participants
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Add a beautiful flair to hats and mittens. Also included is corrugated rib, fringe stitch and twisted edge.
Materials required: size 6, 16" circular needles and at least 4 different contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn.
Participant Fee: $25 |
Beginners Rug Hooking
J Conner Hooked Rugs
Saturday, November 5, 2011
1-3 pm Workshop room 2
Limit: 10 participants
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Have you ever admired
the simple and whimsical designs of hand hooked rugs? Genuine hooked rugs use
wool fabric strips, not yarn, and are rich with texture and color. Like all old
fashioned crafts, rug hooking is low-tech, simple and lots of fun! Your
instructor, Janet Conner, is known as the "Happy Hooker" and she is an
experienced teacher who LOVES working with beginners! Learn the sequence and
procedure of rug hooking, from start to finish. Every step will be demonstrated.
You will choose a 12" hooked chairpad for your project, available directly from
the instructor. We will briefly discuss the history and tradition of primitive
rug hooking, learn about finding and preparing materials, and research sources
for design inspiration. Your rug hooking kit will include everything needed:
hook, instructions, design suggestions, binding, burlap, hoop and a selection of
one-of-a-kind heirloom and hand dyed wools. If you have a favorite pair of sharp fabric scissors, please bring these to class. Participant Fee: $55 |
Needle Felted Santa Ornament
Marble Meadows
Saturday, November 5, 2011
1-4:30 pm Workshop room 1
Limit: 8 participants
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During this workshop, we will be making a 3-inch tall Santa Claus ornament using felting needles and wool. The class teaches basic needle felting techniques including a discussion of wool processing, varieties of wool, and types of needles. The session would be of interest to both novice and intermediate felters. All material for the workshop will be provided. Participants will be able to take home their own ornament. Needles are sharp so it is not recommended for children under 10.
Participant Fee: $25 per person |
Two Yarns, Three Stitches
Romney Ridge Farm Yarn Co.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
10-11:30 Workshop room 1
Limit: 12 participants
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Create a colorful pair of fingerless mitts using two strands and up to three stitches. This is a beginner class, good for knitters wishing to learn how to carry yarns. Kit includes two skeins of our hand dyed yarn (860 yards), needles and pattern.
Participant Fee: $65 per person |
Navajo Spinning
Herron Crossing Farm
Sunday, Nov 6
10-11:30am
Workshop room 2
Limit: 6 participants
Learn to spin on a Navajo Spindle. You will be spindling in no time with this simple technique. No fee.
Miniature Punch Needle
J Conner Hooked Rugs
Sunday, Nov 6
12 noon-2 pm
Workshop Room 1
Limit: 10 participants
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This is an old craft, which mimics the appearance of hooked rugs--but in miniature doll house size! The design is punched from the back using a specialized punch needle tool, creating a series of tiny loops on the front surface. Using my hand dyed wool yarns makes all the difference in antique appearance and quality. In this 2 hr. class, students will choose from among a variety of complete kits ($25) which include an original folk art design, all hand dyed and natural wool threads, and complete instructions. (These kit designs may be previewed on www.jconnerhookedrugs.com) Together we will learn the technique for completing and displaying this beautiful and portable fiber craft!
Materials required: small sharp embroidery scissors, a cameo-size Small Punch needle (or purchase from instructor for $15) and 7" MORGAN brand locking embroidery hoop (or purchase for $10)
Participant Fee: $10 per person |
Right Fiber, Right Yarn Workshop
Battenkill Fibers Carding & Spinning Mill
Sunday, Nov 6
12 noon - 2pm
Workshop Room 2
Learn how to find the yarn that will give you the finished product you are looking for. This hands-on workshop will begin with a look at how yarn is made and an overview of the structure of various types of fiber and weights of yarn. Instructor Mary Jeanne Packer, owner of Battenkill Fibers Carding and Spinning Mill in Greenwich, New York, will share first-hand experience complete with fiber and yarn samples and images of the steps in the process of turning fiber into yarn. With this basic understanding, we will try knitting up some swatches with several different yarns that Mary Jeanne will provide (students may bring in finished 4" X 4" swatches that they would like to share as well).
We will observe the differences in drape, texture and other properties that can dramatically impact the final look and feel of your completed projects. There's a right project for every yarn; and after this workshop, you'll be able to identify the perfect fit for all of the yarn that you find at the Festival and beyond. In addition to the mill, Mary Jeanne is also the owner/co-owner of two yarn shops-Finger Lakes Fibers in Watkins Glen, New York; and Green Mountain Fibers in Rutland, Vermont.
Materials required: knitting needles in several sizes, yarn for swatching (optional - yarn will also be provided). |
