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Upcoming Workshop: November 2, 4, 6, 9, 11

Beginning Weaving - Rita L. Hagenbruch
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday, 9am-4pm.
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Learn what weaving is all about in a beautiful pastoral setting. For a beginner project, students will weave a scarf or runner. They will learn how to calculate warp and weft yardage, and prepare for weaving. Looms are available, or you may bring your own table loom. We will discuss choice of yarns suitable for weaving, and yarns mayb be purchased at The Fold's yarn shop. Students will learn how to "dress" a loom and read a weaving draft. They will also learn the process of properly finishing their handwoven.

Bring: scissors, tape measure, calculator, graph paper, pencil or pen, and a tapestry needle (large eye). Please also bring a lunch and beverage.

Reserve your space in this class by October 29, 2004. Class is limited to 4 students.

Fee: $100, plus materials due by October 29. Payable by cash, check or charge.

Upcoming Workshop: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6

Sockology 101 - Gary Lee Phillips (Sock Meistro)
Saturdays, Oct. 23, 30, and Nov 6, 10am-12pm

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This class is designed to give the advanced beginner or intermediate knitter an introduction to the techniques of traditional sock knitting. It includes a grounding in 4 or 5 needle round knitting that can be applied to socks as well as mittens, hats, sleeves, and other knitted garments.

The course will consist of three weekly 2 hour sessions to allow the student a chance to practise the techniques covered in each session. Some class time will be devoted to problem solving, questions and answers, and discussion of additional methods and resources beyond those demonstrated in class.

Students will receive a pattern for plain socks in men's or women's size with extra options for the toe or heel shaping, and a list of additional helpful books and web sites for the sock knitter. Selecting appropriate yarns will also be discussed. At least one whole sock should be completed by each student during the course of the three sessions. Faster students will probably complete the pair and may even start a second pair!

Bring:set of 5 6 or 7 inch double pointed needles in US size 3, possibly larger if you are a very tight knitter, scissors, tape measure, pencil or pen, and a tapestry needle (large eye). 350 to 400 yards of smoothly-spun sport weight in wool or wool blends. Call for list of suggested yarns. Suitable yarns are available for sale at The Fold. Please also bring a lunch and beverage.

Class is limited to 6 students.

Fee: $40, plus materials. Payable by cash, check or charge.

Ongoing Workshop: Every Wednesday, except holidays

Beginning Knitting - Priscilla Harper
Wednesdays 10am-12pm (no class Oct 6 and 13)

Priscilla has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Art Institute of Chicago. She is a wonderful knitter!

This class teaches all the basics, from casting on, to knitting and purling, to binding off. All are welcome from new mommies through old grannies. Beginning projects can be baby sweaters, hats, mittens, and scarves. These days scarves are really a hot item and are mostly decorative. You may provide your own needles and yarns or purchase them at the shop.

Fee: $20/session. Come to as many sessions as you wish or need.