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Events and Classes
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Classes
To register: Call 740-599-7723
Weaving
Knitting
Other
Weaving
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Rigid Heddle Weaving
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A great introduction to weaving. You learn the
basic warping and weaving techniques using a simple,
small, portable loom. Weaving is a great way to use up those
odd balls in your stash, plus it's much faster than
knitting. Skills learned in this class are a good
foundation for the four shaft class.
Includes use of loom in class.
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Four Shaft Weaving
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Class is designed to be an intensive,
comprehensive learning experience that takes you
through the entire process of weaving. You
will design, calculate your yarn needs, dress the loom,
weave and finish at least two projects during
the workshop.
Includes use of loom in class.
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Inkle Weaving
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Inkle weaving is a simple technique to create
woven bands, suitable for belts, straps and
ties.
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Drafting for Weaving: the Basics |
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Learning how to read and write drafts
will unlock the knowledge of woven structures.
These drafts
have been written down in a form of shorthand for
centuries. Once you understand drafting, it will
open the door to countless patterns. You will be
working with graph paper and pencil, but we will also
discuss computer technology and how it can speed
up the process.
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Analyzing the Fabric to find the Draft
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Once
you understand drafting, you can take a fabric
swatch, analyze it row by row and determine how
to reproduce it. We will take a hand woven
swatch, and in the step-by-step deconstruction
of it, find
the instructions it holds.
Pre-Requisite: Drafting for Weaving
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Warping Workshop, Front to Back
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This is a step-by-step
class on how to calculate, wind the warp and
dress the loom and is intended as a
refresher.
The front to back method is suitable for short
warps, requires less equipment and is easy for beginners.
This is now a hands on class. You will
actually put on a short warp and weave a swatch.
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Knitting
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Beginning Knitting I |
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| Class covers the basics of knitting.
It includes several ways to cast on, knit stitch, purl
stitch,
combining stitches, increasing, decreasing, and
bind off. You will also learn about gauge, fixing
simple
mistakes, yarn information and reading a simple pattern.
This class will get you started
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Other |
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Beginning Punch Needle
Embroidery |
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Punch Needle embroidery is a fun
and easy technique that creates a textured
looped surface. You will start a
pre-printed design in class and be able to
complete it at home. Everything you need -
tools, pattern and threads are included.
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Private lesson
To be scheduled with instructor as needed
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$25/hr |
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Other classes can be scheduled if there are a
minimum of 2 students. If you are
interested in a class that is not listed or a
different time is needed, please call and we may
be able to meet your needs. |
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