Saturday Morning Classes
September 22

Spindles of the World

FULL

Teresa Goatey         
3 hrs
9 am - 12 pm
Beginning
$40

Learn three different support Spindles of the World and keep the one you like best to take home. We will practice the Navajo inspired Southwest Spindle, the Tibetan Spindle, and the Compromise Russian Spindle. All the spindles have a non-traditional hook on the end, making them easy to learn and use. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced spinners who want to try different kinds of support spindles.

Beginning Tunisian Crochet

Barb Arnold
3 hrs
9 am - 12 pm
Beginning
$35

Tunisian crochet is the happy middle child between knitting and crocheting. You will learn how to do the tunisian simple stitch, tunisian knitting stitch, and the tunisian purl stitch. If time permits, I will demo double-ended tunisian and a few more stitches. All materials are provided. Students should bring scissors and any other tools which they use for either knitting or crocheting.

Making Rolags from a Blending Board

Patti Ruether
3 hrs
9 am - 12 pm
All Levels
​$45

This is a class for those who want to take rolags to a whole new level! Make rolags using various fibers from natural and dyed wool to glitzy, and new fibers like rose, milk, and mint using a blending board. This course teaches a wonderful, easy way to create beautiful, colorful rolags for spinning! No previous experience necessary. Bring your own blending board or let the instructor know if you need one. reedruether@yahoo.com

Continuous Strand Weaving on a Small Frame

Bex Oliger
3 hrs
9am - 12 pm
Beginning
$50

Learn the technique for creating triangles, squares, or rectangles of woven fabric that can be joined together to make shawls, scarves, pouches, rugs, pillows, etc. No measuring, warping, or math needed for this class. Finish a complete project in three hours! This is a great way to learn more about continuous strand weaving with no initial investment in the loom and equipment. Class fee includes use of looms and tools, yarn and instructional handout.

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Amazing Angoras - 8 Times Warmer
Than Wool

Nancy Barnett
3 hrs
9 am - 12 pm
All Levels
$45

This is a hands-on class with a live bunny to demonstrate grooming and handling. The bunny will be given away to an interested participant at the end of the class. Bunny care, feeding, housing, and grooming will be discussed. You will be given samples of English, French, German and Satin angora to spin and compare. If you do not know how to spin I will help you learn on a CD drop spindle. It is easy! Students should bring a lap towel to catch stray fibers.

Beginning Spinning 

Judy Crouch
3 hrs
9 am - 12 pm
Beginning
$50

If you have always wanted to spin, but just never had the opportunity, then this is the class for you! Come learn to spin on a wheel with all materials provided. Students should bring a spinning wheel in good working order or you may want to rent a wheel for $10 if you do not have your own.

​Intro to Stranded Color Knitting

​Colleen Brooks
3 hrs
9 am - 12 pm
Intermediate
$50

Intro to multi color knitting including corrugated ribbing. We will make toddler sized mittens as a class project. Several methods of handling the multiple colors will be presented. ​

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