2018 Winter Fiber Fun Retreat: Class Descriptions!

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1 2018 Winter Fiber Fun Retreat: Class Descriptions! A Taste of Art Yarn. This class will give you a taste of how to spin art yarns based upon a Thick and Thin technique. Remember your first yarn, how it was lumpy bumpy and had big fat parts and tiny thin parts with lots of character and texture? In this class you will learn how to spin that type of yarn deliberately and then we will look at ways to ply a thick and thin yarn to achieve various textures and effects. Teacher: Mary Caroe Skills Needed: Students should be comfortable with basic spinning and plying. Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Will have niddy noddy, scissors and some plying thread. Supplies Students Should Bring: -6-8 ounces of fiber (either roving or batts) -Spinning wheel with jumbo flyer (if available; regular flyer can be used if need be) -Extra bobbins to ply onto -Lazy kate -Strong thread to ply with if you don't want to use provided crochet thread. Must be strong (no sewing thread) Class Fee: $30; Supply Fee: $0 Build A Batt. Always wanted to card your own batt? Now is your chance! Mary of Butterfly Girl Designs will have 4 carders and a HUGE selection of fibers to play with. This is more of a "create your own" opportunity than a formal class. Some instruction and assistance will be provided to you as well as some suggestions for getting the type of batt you want. There is no actual class fee; you pay $6/oz for what you card. Come have fun playing with fiber! Teacher: Mary Caroe Skills Needed: None Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Drum carders and a large selection of fibers Supplies Students Should Bring: Imagination and creativity Class Fee: $0; Supply Fee: $6/oz carded

2 Color My World Like Seurat. Students will learn basic color theories and color blending using the Pointillism techniques of the French painter, George Seurat. We will work with the color wheel to learn what colors create new colors, then practice with markers to create colors visually as did Seurat with dots of color. Then using hand carders and three colors of fiber we will create variations of six new colors to spin. Teacher: Sony Hartley Skills Needed: Basic spinning skills Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Three colors of fiber, markers, paper, color wheels, handout Supplies Students Should Bring: Hand carders, spinning wheel in working order, 1-2 bobbins Class Fee: $35; Supply Fee: $10 Cotton Clothesline Basket. Create an artistic & functional basket using clothesline wrapped with fabric. Use scrap strips, a single fabric or graduated strips from a jelly roll. Baskets can be made in varying sizes amd shapes. Make coasters & trivets with leftovers. Teacher: Kristen Stebbins Skills Needed: None Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Cotton clothesline, glue sticks Supplies Students Should Bring: Sewing machine with zigzag capability, fabric (1/4 yard is sufficent), thread, rotary cutter & cutting mat * rotary cutter & mat will be available to share if you don't have one **fabric strips & thread may be purchased at additional cost Class Fee: $30; Supply Fee: $5 Creating Your Own T-Shirt Style Sweater. Have you ever purchased or seen yarn that you just couldn't resist, but you don't know what to make with it. In this class you will learn to write your own pattern for a T-Shirt style sweater. This class will show you how to turn any yarn, your gauge into a sweater; how you can choose the neckline you what, the sleeve the length you what, and the size that fits you. In class using a gauge swatch and some measurements, you will write your pattern to start a sweater by the end of class. Teacher: Mary Garing

3 Skills Needed: knit, purl, increase, decrease. Supplies Teacher Will Bring: The Booklet, calculator, design sheets. Supplies Students Should Bring: Gauge swatch 4 X 4, ( yards should make a sweater), a T- shirt or sweater that you like the way it fits. Tape measure, pencil, regular knitting supplies. Class Fee: $30.00; Supply Fee: $10.00 Crewel Embroidery. Learn crewel embroidery stitches to make a 6 piece. Teacher: Laura Easterling Skills Needed: Knowing how to sew would be nice! Supplies Teacher Will Bring: The printed patterns, yarns, hoops and needles. Supplies Students Should Bring: Scissors Class Fee: $20.00; Supply Fee: $35.00 Crochet for Beginners. Ready to learn an alternative to knitting? Join Mary and learn the basic stitches used in the age-old craft of crochet. You'll learn the four basic stitches which you can then combine to make your own patterns. Teacher: Mary Cresson Skills Needed: None Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Crochet hooks, handouts Supplies Students Should Bring: 2-3 oz of worsted weight yarn (light color, single color is best; no art yarn), open-sided stitch markers if desired Class Fee: $20.00; Supply Fee: $5.00

4 Demystifying Increases and Decreases in Knitting. Learn different types of increases and decreases to use in your knitting, why you use different types and where to use which ones for smooth shaping. We will also go over different cast on methods to use in the middle of projects, such as for button holes or adding a section for free form knitting. Teacher: Sony Hartley Skills Needed: Basic knitting skills Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Handout Supplies Students Should Bring: Size 9 knitting needle, worsted weight yarn, scissors, Class Fee: $30; Supply Fee: $0 Double Knitting for Beginners. Double knitting lets you knit two layers of fabric at once, and can be used to make double-thick and completely reversible patterns. Double knitting can be used for scarves, hats, potholders, shawls and more. The technique can be a bit of a brain-bender, but we will take it slowly and build up to following patterns and making tidy edges. We'll spend the first two hours of class practicing (no stress! rip out freely!) before starting a simple, small coaster project in the final hour. We'll use an on-screen presentation and lots of hands on help during class, and you'll get detailed written instructions and a list of resources and patterns to take home. Teacher: Melinda Morrow Skills Needed: -Cast on (any method). -Knit, -Purl, - Slip stitches. It's helpful (but not required) to have experience knitting with two colors. Supplies Teacher Will Bring: -Detailed written instructions for practice and swatching -Printed pattern for class and to take home -Post it notes and highlighters -Scissors for yarn snipping -On-screen presentation outlining steps -List of resources and patterns Supplies Students Should Bring: -Size 6 or 7 needles, DPNs or circular needles (any length) -Two contrasting yarns (you'll need about 35 yards of each for the practice swatch, and about 35 yards each for the project. You can rip apart your swatch if you want) Yarn should be worsted weight Class Fee: $45; Supply Fee: $0

5 Elementary Sweater Design. Do you wish you knew how to write up that sweater you can see in your head? That's what we are about to do. We will go over all the measurements you will need, fit, ease, gauge... all the fiddly math that terrifies everyone and really is not that difficult. This is elementary. We will be planning BASIC sweaters. DO NOT come to class thinking about cables and lace. You have to walk before you can run. This sweater could be knit or crochet, depending on your own skills. Teacher: Alissa Barton Skills Needed: You need to be able to knit/crochet consistent stitches. Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Handouts Supplies Students Should Bring: Notebook, pencils, tape measure, a shirt that fits them they way they want the sweater to fit. DO NOT WEAR IT; bring it. Class Fee: $45; Supply Fee: $0 Essential Oils - what are they? How to use? And can they protect my stash? This class will explore what essential oils are, the differences, how to use them and ways to implement them into your life. Learn which oils can protect your stash, ease your muscles, boost your mood and keep you healthy. Teacher: Misty Urech Skills Needed: None Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Oils, handouts Supplies Students Should Bring: A fun attitude Class Fee: $20; Supply Fee: $0 Flowers and Trims. If you love flowers, this is the class for you. Irish roses, daisies, hearts, bunny rabbits and even Santa Clause faces. Teacher: Laura Easterling Skills Needed: How to crochet! Supplies Teacher Will Bring: yarns and the patterns Supplies Students Should Bring: crochet hooks G-I. Class Fee: $15.00; Supply Fee: $20.00

6 Granny Squares and Other Shapes. Mary will walk you through how to crochet granny squares, the basic geometric motif. She will share tips on creating pentagons, hexagons, etc. Teacher: Mary Cresson Skills Needed: Basic crochet stitches (chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet) Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Handouts Supplies Students Should Bring: 2-3 oz each of 2 or more colors worsted weight yarn, crochet hook, stitch markers Class Fee: $20.00; Supply Fee: $0.00 I-Cord Possibilities. Come join in the fun and learn about the numerous I-cords. Students will learn not only more than one style I-cord but also how to add it to your knitting!! As a bonus, each student will make a lovely bracelet to showcase what you have learned. Teacher: Dawn Burns Skills Needed: Be able to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Intermediate skills needed. Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Special yarn for the bracelet and colorful beads. Supplies Students Should Bring: Size 8 double pointed needles and size 8 straight needles. Worsted weight yarn to practice with. Yarn needle and scissors. Class Fee: $25.00; Supply Fee: $10.00 Knit A Felted Yarn Bowl Bag. Knit your own felted yarn bowl bag, along with felting instructions and tips for finishing your bag. Instructions, pattern, buttons, decorating techniques and felting tips, along with ways to alter the basic design for your own creation. Teacher: Sony Hartley Skills Needed: Basic knitting skills Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Pattern, handout, needle felting supplies to practice with, decorations, ceramic buttons Supplies Students Should Bring: Size 11 circular 16 knitting needle, total of 150 yds bulky 100% wool (NOT super wash) 1 or more colors), scissors Class Fee: $35; Supply Fee: $0

7 Left handed crocheting. You will learn the basics stitches, chain, single crochet, double crochet, to form a ring, and changing colors. Teacher: Mary Garing Skills Needed: none Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Picture instructions, and Pattern for granny square. Supplies Students Should Bring: Worsted weight yarn (left overs, small balls is all you need)about three or four colors, a size G or H crochet hook, scissors, Class Fee: $35.00; Supply Fee: $0 Lovely Lace Knitting. Come learn how to deliberately place holes in your knitting!! This class is for those who have never tried lace knitting. Class will cover the proper way to do yarn overs as well as discuss chart reading. Teacher: Dawn Burns Skills Needed: Students must know how to knit and purl, as well as read knitting patterns. We will discuss how to read charts as well. Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Pattern handout Supplies Students Should Bring: 2 skeins DK or worsted weight yarn in a smooth light color. Size 10 or 11 knitting needles, Two Stitch markers, scissors/snips, Yarn needle Class Fee: $25.00; Supply Fee: $0 Needlepoint We will start with basic stitches and progress with some of the more involved stitches. The base will be plastic. The main reason for this is because the expense of frames and canvas. This will make a piece suitable for framing. Teacher: Laura Easterling Skills Needed: Some sewing experience would be helpful but is not required Supplies Teacher Will Bring: The plastic base and the needlepoint thread, and needles. Supplies Students Should Bring: Scissors Class Fee: $15.00; Supply Fee: $25.00

8 Pine needle basket coiling. Learn the basics of making a coiled pine needle basket including starting the basket, different stitches, and finishing techniques.. Teacher: Nature Edwards Skills Needed: none Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Pine needles, base for starting, thread or raffia, needle Supplies Students Should Bring: Scissors Class Fee: $25; Supply Fee: $20 Portuguese Knitting. Learn how to knit Portuguese style and see how easy it is. There is no throwing and it is easier the continental knitting, especially purling. If you have arthritis or problems with your hands, give this a try or if you just want to try a different technique. You will also find this way of knitting is great for tension. Teacher: Mary Garing Skills Needed: knit and purl. Supplies Teacher Will Bring: picture instructions, Pattern for slipper, knitting pin. Supplies Students Should Bring: Worsted weight yarn size US 7 or 8 knitting needle (straight or circular), usual knitting supplies. Class Fee: $30.00; Supply Fee: $6.00 Pretty Plaits. Come play with knitted plaits! Whether you're a super beginner looking to learn something beyond K1, P1, or you're an experienced knitter who wants to bust out of a rut, this class is for you. A plaited stitch in knitting is a stitch that is twisted either clockwise or counterclockwise by manipulating the stich mount. Plaited stitches can be used as allover patterns or as embellishments, and they create unique surface texture and depth. In this hands-on class you will learn several techniques for creating plaited stitch patterns in a single yarn color, including ribs, crossed stitches, braids, honeycombs, cables and zig-zags. We will discuss stitch mount (how the stitch lies on the needles) and you will learn several techniques for twisting stitches. We will also examine beautiful examples of plaited stitch projects for inspiration. You should be able to proficiently cast on, knit and purl. We will provide instructions, an on-screen presentation, samples and lots of hands-on assistance. Please come prepared to think outside the stitch and be ready to learn something

9 new...even when it might require pointing your needles toward Venus and holding your mouth right. Fair warning--playing with plaits is quite addictive and you will come away with a plethora of new project plans! Teacher: Lynette Elliott Skills Needed: Be able to cast on (common cast on of any type: long-tail, backward loop, knitted, cable, etc.) Be able to knit Be able to purl Supplies Teacher Will Bring: On-screen presentation with videos Knitted samples of all stitch patterns Written step-by-step stitch instructions Post-it Notes Highlighters Hands-on Assistance (from myself and my lovely and talented "a-sister," Melinda Morrow) Supplies Students Should Bring: 20 yard (or so) lengths of DK or worsted weight yarn in a light solid color--we will be knitting several separate stitch pattern samples, so feel free to bring multiple lengths of scrap yarn U.S. size 7 or 8 needles (straight or circulars) Stitch markers Class Fee: $45.00; Supply Fee: $0.00 Rug Hooking with YARN!. Create beautiful designs to hang on the wall, coasters, or rugs to put on the floor with rug hooking. In this class, we will learn the techniques and create a small art piece. The great thing about using wool YARN is that you don t have to have any special cutting equipment and there is such a great variety of yarns to choose from! Teacher: Mary Berry Skills Needed: No prior rug hooking experience necessary Supplies Teacher will Bring: Hooking frames, canvas, patterns (or you can draw your own), hooks, and yarn. Supplies Students Should Bring: Scissors Class Fee $45; Supply Fee: $5

10 Silk Ribbon Embroidery. Curious about embroidering with silk ribbon? In this class, we will embellish a small zipper case with some needle felted locks enhanced with silk ribbon techniques. You will learn several silk ribbon embroidery techniques to get you started. A fun and stunning project. Teacher: Mary Caroe Skills Needed: None Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Felt case, needles, silk ribbon, locks, beads, thread Supplies Students Should Bring: Scissors Class Fee: $30; Supply Fee: $15 Spinning for a project. Tired of not knowing what to do with one single 4oz skein of handspun? Let's talk about what it really takes to spin for an entire project. Think Sweaters, shawls, afghans! BIG! There will be some spinning here, but you do not needle to be a wheel spinner to spin for a project. Bring what you would enjoy spinning on most. You don't have to be an expert, any level spinner who can make yarn that holds together can work a project. Not a knitter? Doesn't matter! Knit, crochet, weave - heck! Tat if you want. Teacher: Alissa Barton Skills Needed: Spin a yarn that holds together. Supplies Teacher Will Bring: None Supplies Students Should Bring: Notebook, pencil, spinning device, fiber prepared and ready to spin (does not need to be the fiber you want for your project - just something to fiddle around with in class) Class Fee: $30; Supply Fee: $0 Spinning Skills 201. This class is for people who can spin and ply but want to take the next steps to create beautiful yarn. We will start by reviewing the parts of the wheel, when you should adjust them, and why. Your wheel should work for YOU, not the other way around. Then we will focus on techniques such as spinning across the top, fractal spinning, spinning from the fold, and more. We will talk about when you might want to use these (and other) techniques, and how they will benefit you. Teacher: Mary Berry Skills Needed: Students should be able to spin and ply. Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Some fiber

11 Supplies Students Should Bring: Several different braids or batts of fiber from your stash. Please stick with wool and wool blends. Try to bring things that are different from one another; your spinning wheel, threading hook; Lazy Kate; at least 3 bobbins the normal stuff. Class Fee: $30. Supply Fee: $0 Tatting 101. Rita T and Alissa are teaming up to share their love of this beautiful lace technique. Tatting is made with a series of knots, similar to macrame but MUCH finer. In this class we will be learning shuttle tatting to make beautiful little butterflies. Use these butterflies to make earrings, notecards, or connect several to make a bookmark or edging. Teachers: Alissa Barton and Rita Tobianski Skills Needed: none Supplies Teacher Will Bring: 2 tatting shuttles, threads, patterns. Supplies Students Should Bring: Scissors, pen and paper Class Fee: $30; Supply Fee: $20 Tiny Toe-Up Socks. Learn to knit socks from the toe up with an afterthought heel. We will be making toddler sized socks so that you can learn the most during the class. We will be working with 2 circs and start with Judy's Magic Cast-on, make paired increases, discuss how to plan for an afterthought heel and work a stretchy bind off before returning to our afterthought heel and opening up our knitting for the finishing touches. Teacher: Alissa Barton Skills Needed: Students should know how to knit and purl. Being able to work in the round is helpful. Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Pattern/handouts Supplies Students Should Bring: DK weight yarn, 50 g (NOT COTTON! If it is going to be a sock, it needs to stretch!) US #4 (2) 24 circs. Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors. Class Fee: $30; Supply Fee: $0

12 Tunisian Crochet Basics. Learn the basics of this technique, sometimes called afghan stitch, and make thick but supple crocheted fabrics for scarves, shawls, and other items.. Teacher: Mary Cresson Skills Needed: Basic crochet stitches (chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet) Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Tunisian crochet hooks, handouts Supplies Students Should Bring: 2-3 oz of worsted weight yarn, stitch markers Class Fee: $15.00; Supply Fee: $5.00 Tunisian in the Round. You ve got the basics down, but now would like to make some hats with your new technique. Join Mary for a quick review of the Tunisian Simple Stitch and learn how to make seamless circular items. Walk away from the class with new-found knowledge and a phone case or water bottle sleeve in the colors of your choice. Teacher: Mary Cresson Skills Needed: Knowledge of basic Tunisian stitches (we will do a short review of needed stitches to start the class) Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Double-ended Tunisian crochet hook, handouts Supplies Students Should Bring: 2-3 oz each of two colors worsted weight yarn, stitch marker, scissors, yarn needle Class Fee: $10.00; Supply Fee: $5.00

13 Weave a Scarf in a Day (or so). Learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom. On Thursday evening we will warp our looms. Then you will have until Saturday evening to weave off your scarf! Teacher: Mary Berry Skills Needed: No prior weaving skills required Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Rigid Heddle looms for those who do not have them, with stands; bring your own if you have one! Yarn for weaving; Tools Supplies Students Should Bring: Scissors Class Fee: $45; Supply Fee: $15 Why doesn't It Fit? This class is for every knitter who has done their gauge swatch, followed all of the instructions on a fabulous pattern, and has finished a sweater that somehow just doesn t fit quite the way they intended. Learn the basics of fitting sweaters, how wearing ease in patterns effects fit, and how to adjust patterns for your measurements and body type. Basic math skills will be used to make pattern adjustments based on body measurements. Teacher: Sabrina Brown Skills Needed: How to read a measuring tape How to measure a gauge swatch Supplies Teacher Will Bring: Body measurement forms, measuring tapes Handout with information Supplies Students Should Bring: Measuring Tape, if you have one, Pencil, That sweater that you finished that somehow doesn t fit, A pattern for a sweater that you want to make Class Fee: $15; Supply Fee: $0