Saturday Classes
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9am – 10:30 am
Knitting 101 – Part 1 – Starting to Knit
with Jessica Bruner
Have you wanted to learn to knit? This is the perfect place to start! You will learn how to cast on, both knit and purl, and to bind off and finish your knitted piece. NOTE: This class is in two parts – Saturday and Sunday – to give you time to practice your knitting!
9am – 11am
with Kyle Kunnecke
You CAN knit colorwork! This all-in-one introduction workshop will provide an introduction for a variety of colorwork techniques including stranded knitting (Fair Isle), intarsia, mosaic, helical, and slip-stitch knitting. We will learn about color dominance, how to read charts, manage yarns, swatch both flat and in the round, and more. This class is ideal for the newer knitter interested in building confidence as they explore various colorwork techniques.
9am – 11am
with Nancy Skakel
Learn to create your own unique t-shirt! Using the slow melting of the ice and powdered dyes we let nature guide the designs we create, resulting in a unique piece of wearable art.
9am – 12pm
Laying the Groundwork: Foundation Mastery for Crochet
with Karen Whooley
A strong foundation makes everything that follows easier. When you know how to start a project cleanly and confidently, the rest of your work flows.
In this class, you’ll learn to create the chain and first row simultaneously for single and double crochet. This technique solves tension issues and gives you a more stable base to build from. We’ll also cover alternative foundations for textured starts: shells, bobbles, clusters, ripples, and openwork patterns.
These skills apply to nearly every project you’ll make. Master your foundations, and you’ll start every piece with clarity and control.
11am – 12pm
with Sarah Liljegren
Fire Cider is an herbal tonic made from apple cider vinegar, roots, herbs, vegetables, or fruits. This is a great autumn preparation perfect for helping boost your immunity for winter!
11:30am – 12:30pm
with Jessica Bruner
Do you wish you knew exactly what it would take to make a sweater look how you want? Do you wonder why your sweaters never look like the one in the pattern photos? Have you knit sweaters that you’ve stuffed in the back of your closet, never to see the light of day?
In this class, we’ll talk about everything that goes into making a sweater—from gauge to construction—and how to make one that looks exactly how you want. We’ll learn about different should styles, the way those look on different frames, and how to pick a pattern you’ll love to wear.
11:30am – 1:30pm
“You want me to do WHAT to my knitting?!” – An Introduction to Steeks
with Kyle Kunnecke
Cutting our knitting may seem like the stuff of nightmares, but in a controlled environment following a few simple steps; it’s a tool that makes stranded knitting a dream. In this workshop we will face our fears while learning to master the skills required to steek knitted fabric and explore the steps necessary to create a beautifully finished edge.
1pm – 1:30pm
Fleece 101 – A Sheep for Every Occasion (Free Class)
with Katrina Walker
There are so many breeds of sheep – how do you choose? Every sheep’s fleece is different and every sheep has a purpose! Come and learn about crimp, staple length, and hand – and where to use each type – as you see and touch a variety of wool from different breeds.
1pm – 2pm
with Rena Bailey
Yes, you can make your own yarn! Experienced instructor Rena will patiently guide you though the process of learning to spin yarn using a drop spindle. All tools and fiber are provided in class, but if you have a spindle you are welcome to bring it, too!
1pm – 4pm
Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving – A class for those wanting to start their first project!
with Caroline Levin
You’ll put the warp yarn on the loom which may be easier than you think. By the end of the class you’ll have learned all the steps to dressing the loom and started weaving one or more cotton mug rugs.
What you’ll learn:
Parts of the loom, the accessories and how they function to create cloth
Direct warping on a peg
Rolling the warp onto the loom
Winding and passing the shuttle
Spreading the warp and weaving headers
Preventing draw-in
Finishing techniques to complete at home — straight sewing or hemstitching, trimming fringe, wet finishing
1:45pm – 2:15pm
with Katrina Walker
Before you use your fleece – you must skirt it! Whether you will be processing your wool yourself, taking it to a processor, or entering your homegrown fleeces into fleece shows – you need to learn how to skirt. Taught by the Spoiled Sheep shepherdess.
2pm – 5pm
with Karen Whooley
Tunisian crochet creates fabric with a woven, textured appearance that drapes differently than standard crochet. It’s worked on a long hook using a two-step process that builds rows of loops, then works them off. The result is dense, warm fabric perfect for blankets, cowls, and structured garments.
In this class, you’ll learn how to choose the right hook size for your yarn, work the foundational Tunisian simple stitch, and finish your edges cleanly. We’ll create a sampler scarf together that demonstrates several stitch variations. You’ll also learn basic increasing and decreasing techniques so you can shape your work.
This technique opens up new texture possibilities. Once you understand the rhythm, it becomes meditative and satisfying to work.
2:30pm – 3:30pm
with Rena Bailey
There are many reasons to process your own fleece. Some simply enjoy the hands-on fiber journey. Others prefer to be able to control how their fiber is prepared. Many appreciate the cost savings. And some enjoy all those things! Come and learn how to easily and inexpensively prepare your fiber for spinning or felting using simple tools. This hands-on class is a must for every fiber enthusiast!
3:45pm – 4:15pm
Make Your Processor Happy – Fleece Preparation (free class)
with Katrina Walker
Beautiful roving and yarn starts with a beautifully prepared fleece! Learn how to save money and increase finished product quality by ensuring your fleece is ready for processing. Your processor will thank you!
4pm – 5pm
with Kyle Kunnecke
A knitting project begins with a cast on, yet many knitters rely on the same method again and again. In this one-hour workshop we’ll explore several cast-on techniques and how each one influences the beginning edge of your fabric.
4pm – 5pm
Weaving a Mixed-Warp Project – Serious Stash Busting!
with Caroline Levin
A mixed warp is a great way to use up leftover yarn from previous projects. You can mix together different fibers (natural and synthetic) of various thickness including novelty and knitting yarns. While we’re often cautioned not to mix yarns when weaving, it works here because each yarn is spread out at regular intervals. This class is a must for every weaver!