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Judith McKenzie McCuin

SPINNING WITH A PURPOSE
JUDITH MCKENZIE MCCUIN $175
FRIDAY, JULY 18, SATURDAY, JULY 19 &
SUNDAY, JULY 20, 9:30-4PM
In this workshop, students will learn to spin three very different types of yarn. In each case, the fiber and the spinning yarn will be matched to create the ideal yarn for the given project. Sample patterns will be provided for students and worksheets for the different projects. First day: spin worsted yarn to create the perfect sock yarn. Second day: spin woolen yarn, medium weight for a fulled wool project. Third day: spin a very fine yarn for lace weight, suitable for either a shawl or a camisole. Wheel adjustment, how to sample and finishing techniques will also be covered. STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO SPIN A CONTINUOUS THREAD AND HAVE A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR WHEEL. MATERIALS PROVIDED.

Judith Mackenzie McCuin has been a textile artist for the last 30 years. She has taught all over the United States and Canada. Her adventures in fiber include repairing the King of Afghanistan’s carpet, leading tours in Turkey, raising sheep and managing a buffalo ranch. Her depth of knowledge is incredible.

Beth Brown-Reinsel

THE DANISH SEJERØ SKRÅ-TRØJE
BETH BROWN-REINSEL $125
THURSDAY, JULY 31 & FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 9:30-4:30pm
This remarkable Danish garment was created at the end of the 1800’s. It’s unusual in that most Danish knitting at that time was of one color, while this skrå-trøje was knitted in navy and white. In this class, a sampler will be knitted circularly to explore the following techniques: working from a chart, working with two different sizes of yarn, seam stitches, the main motif, the underarm half gusset, working with a yarn in each hand or with two yarns in the left hand, purling in pattern with two yarns on the wrong side of the garment, creating a front slit, creating facings, a twined knitting braid on the cuff, an overlapped cuff slit and assembly. Designing a skrå-trøje and weaving yarns to eliminate long floats in the back of the work will also be covered.
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED. MUST BE EXPERIENCED AT READING CHARTS AND USING DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES.

Beth Brown-Reinsel has been involved in many facets of the fiber arts, but teaching is her passion. She developed and implemented the correspondence course, “Traditional Ganseys” for The Knitting Guild of America. She is author of Knitting Ganseys, published by Interweave Press. Her articles have appeared in Vogue Knitting, Threads, Cast On, Interweave Knits and Knitters magazines. She continues to design for yarn companies, magazines, and for her own pattern line.

Sara Lamb

KNOTTED CUT PILE: NOT JUST FOR CARPETS!
SARA LAMB $140
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 & SUNDAY AUGUST 10, 9:30-4:30pm
One of the most luxurious fabrics, knotted cut pile is surprisingly simple to weave. Using modest equipment, and readily available tools and materials learn to weave this ancient and beautiful technique long used to make Oriental cut pile carpets. We will learn the process while weaving a small sample project and discuss ways to incorporate this technique into more than just rugs. All materials and use of loom provided. BEGINNING WEAVING SKILLS REQUIRED.

Sara Lamb is a long time spinner, weaver and dyer. Her fascination in knotted pile has turned into an addiction. Look for her work in Spin•Off, Handwoven, Design Collections 5 & 13, Weaver’s and Shuttle, Spindle and Dyepot. She is also the subject of the video Warp Painting Plus.

Because Judith, Beth and Sara are visiting instructors our rules on class sign up will be different. To register in the class we must have full payment at the time of registration. If for some reason you cannot take the class after signing up, a refund will be made only if we can fill your space. We have made a commitment to these teachers and are liable for costs.

Classes for Kids

INKLE WEAVING FOR KIDS (Age 10 & up)
2 Sessions $50
Friday June 20 & 27, 10-12:30pm
Sally Kuhn, instructor
Inkle weaving is simple, portable and fun. Learn the basics of warping and weaving on an inkle loom. We’ll make two different projects of increasing complexity. USE OF OUR INKLE LOOM AND MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED.

DISC KUMIHIMO FOR KIDS (Age 10 & up)
1 Session $40
Thursday, June 26, 10-12noon
Sally Kuhn, instructor
Learn to braid a colorful friendship bracelet using a Kumihimo disk and cotton yarn in class and keep the disk to braid more at home.
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.

CROCHET FOR KIDS (Age 10 & up)
1 Session $35
Wednesday, July 23, 1-4pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
It’s a loop through a loop, and kids can have fun crocheting too. We’ll cover the basics and make some cool juggling balls. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.

FELTING FOR KIDS (Age 10 & up)
1 Session $35
Wednesday, July 30, 1-4pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
Getting wool wet and transforming it into felt is great fun. Come see what you can create. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.

KNITTING FOR KIDS (Age 10 and up)
1 Session $35
Wednesday, August 6, 1-4pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
It’s fun. It’s creative. Come see what it’s all about. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.

BASKETRY FOR KIDS (Age 10 & up)
1 Session $35
Wednesday, August 13, 1-4pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
Another wet class, we’ll soak colored reed and twist it into small baskets and wreaths. BRING A TOWEL. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.

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