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Class, Workshop & Fiber Festival Calendar
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SPRING 2010

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Classes

Private Lessons 

Spinning-Weaving-Knitting-Rug Hooking 

Offered at a rate of $30 per hour -2 Hour minimum-Please call to schedule.

Free Knit In
Fridays 11 AM to 1 PM - Informal lunch time social and instruction.

Stop in on your lunch hour & bring your lunch.  Learn from others knitters and our staff. Fellowship and fun!  Informal, non-structured social and knitting time, with space to spread out your brown bag lunch.  Get a little help with your knotty spots, or help someone else with theirs! Fellowship and fun at for lunch are available right here at The Woolery.

May 2010

Knit a Sock

Learn the basics of knitting a sock in just one short class, as we do a sample sock with all the easy, routine bits done in miniature, and all the "hard parts" worked out full-size. You must be able to knit, purl, and cast on competently; and it would help if you've also worked in the round before.

Materials supplied by The Woolery: a 5-needle set of double-points, size 6 or 7 or 8, and a skein of light-colored, worsted-weight yarn, and a tapestry needle. Please bring note-taking supplies. Be prepared to buckle down and work hard, but you'll come out of the class with the ability to knit the socks you've always wanted!

Max enrollment: 8
Fee: $80
Instructor: Nancy Reid

 

Rigid Heddle Weaving for Beginners

This is a 2 Day Class. In this class you will learn everything you need to become a basic weaver. You will learn about the technical aspects, how to make a warp, dress a loom, and start perfecting your technique. We will also go over problems you might encounter and how to fix them. You will be weaving a sampler and scarf with wool yarn using a plain weave. The cost of this class includes instruction, handouts, the yarn for two projects, and a 10" rigid heddle loom. All you need to bring is a three ring binder, a simple calculator, and the excitement of learning.

Class duration: 6 hours
Max enrollment: 5
Fee - $180 includes loom and materials
Instructor – Nancy Reid

 

June 2010

Hand Bag-on-a-Box, or An Easy Introduction to Tapestry Weaving

This is an off-loom (way off-loom!) weaving project that requires very little in the way of equipment, materials, or prior knowledge.  We'll weave a small tote bag, using a cardboard box as the loom, and along the way see what tapestry weaving is all about.  You'll probably never look at a box the same way again!  Fairly thick wool yarns work best for this, and you'll need less than 8 oz. total, in whatever color palette you choose; or of course yarns can be purchased here.  The instructor will provide a choice of boxes to be used.  Bring a tapestry needle or sacking needle, and small belt shuttle or netting shuttle, or buy those things here.  You'll also need a ruler, box cutter, pen or marker, and some duct tape.  This is a chance to really let your free-form creativity flow, as pictorial work can be incorporated into the design.

Class duration: Once a week for 3 weeks, 2 hours/evening
Max enrollment: 12       
Fee: $85 -Materials not included                
Instructor:  Nancy Reid

An Introduction to 4-Shaft Weaving

If you've always wondered about weaving, but had no idea where to start, this is the class for you.  We'll go through every step in the process, from choosing yarns and winding the warp, to getting it on the loom, weaving it off, and wet-finishing.  We'll produce a sampler first, and then repeat the whole process again and plan the first "real" project, a scarf, and weave it.  Along the way you'll learn to read drafts, the symbolic language that weaving is written in, and learn the names of a whole host of odd objects!  Weaving can be a rather expensive hobby, as the equipment is significant; see if you like it before you take the plunge.  All materials and equipment are provided, but bring note-taking supplies and a pair of scissors.

Class duration: 2 full (8 to 9 hour days)
Max enrollment: 2
Fee: $340 plus materials (@$52)
Instructor:  Nancy Reid

Intermediate Spinning

Explore a little more deeply the world of making your own yarn as we get into the technicalities of plying, how much twist is too much, setting twist and working with singles yarns, fleece and wool selection, washing raw wool, the importance of sampling, spinning for knitting and how it differs from spinning for weaving, finishing yarns, and lots of other aspects of the yarnsmith trade.  Participants should already know how to spin, and bring with them a spinning wheel in good working order, a lazy Kate (we'll learn in class how to make one very inexpensively from a shoebox), 3 bobbins, a sample niddy-noddy if they have one, and note-taking materials. Wool for spinning will be provided.

Class duration: 4 hours
Max enrollment: 10
Fee: $65 - Includes Materials and use of spinning wheel or bring your own.                
Instructor:  Nancy Reid

Beginning Knitting

This is a 2 Day Class.  If it's something you've always wanted to learn to do, but trying to learn from the books just didn't get it for you, then come to a class.  We'll learn to cast on, knit and purl, increase and decrease, and finally bind off our sampler.  We'll talk about yarns of different fibers and some of their properties, the differences in knitting needles, and we'll begin to decipher the odd language that knitting patterns are written in.  Bring note-taking supplies. 

Maximum enrollment: 6
Fee - $60 includes knitting needles and a skein of wool
Instructor: Nancy Reid

 

July 2010

Needle Felting for Beginners-Sculptural Techniques

We will go 3D in this class and get into the sculptured aspects of needle felting with a small animal project. Those this one will not need a wire armature, we will also touch on the techniques required to do bigger sculptures, including ones that are articulated. All materials are provided. Includes a kit of your choice.

Maximum enrollment: 8
Fee - $70 includes a felting kit
Instructor: Nancy Reid

Begining Crochet

In this class we will learn the basics of crochet; the foundation chain; single, double and half double stitches; mitering around corner sand using crochet as edging and connecting elements on other projects. Add to your needlework repertoire with this easy class! Class fee includes a crochet hook and yarn.

Maximum enrollment: 6
Fee - $65 includes crochet hook a yarn
Instructor: Nancy Reid

Intermediate Knitting

In this class we'll take what we learned in beginning knitting into our first project, a simple stocking cap or toboggan, as they say in this part of the world. We'll combine the techniques of knit, purl and rib learned in beginning knitting; add in circular knitting and a little double-point work, sample Continental knitting and some 2-color rows; and you'll be one present closer to Christmas next year! You'll need 4 oz. of worsted weight yarn, a 16" circular size 7 or 8 needle, and a set of size 7 or 8 double-points. As usual, if you need the materials and tools, we have them here at the shop.

Max enrollment: 8
Fee - $65 includes 1 Skein of wool
Instructor – Nancy Reid

Needle Felting for Beginners-Tapestry Techniques

We will get into the basics of flat needle felting in this class, with an overview of pictorial techniques that relate to the beginnings of tapestry and embellishment on other flat objects, like clothes. Bring a garment that could use a little "perking up"; we will supply everything else but the band aids. Be sure your tetanus shot is up to date. Includes all materials that you will use to make a tapestry that can be made into a pillow or framed and hung on the wall.

Maximum enrollment: 8
Fee - $70 includes all materials
Instructor: Nancy Reid

Spindle Spinning

We will learn to spin on 3 types of spindles, the high-whorl, low-whorl, and Turkish; and also learn Andean plying, a technique for making a two ply yarn from 1 spindle of singles.  We'll also evaluate different spindles, and learn to choose the right spindle for each job.  Remember, spindle spinning may seem slow, but what it lacks in speed it makes up for in portability; and it's amazing how much you can get done while waiting for other things to happen!  All materials and equipment are provided, but bring your favorite spindle if you have one.

Max enrollment: 8
Fee: $50 -Includes all materials and bring your own if you like.                               
Instructor:  Nancy Reid

 

August 2010

Beginning Knitting

This is a 2 Day Class.  If it's something you've always wanted to learn to do, but trying to learn from the books just didn't get it for you, then come to a class.  We'll learn to cast on, knit and purl, increase and decrease, and finally bind off our sampler.  We'll talk about yarns of different fibers and some of their properties, the differences in knitting needles, and we'll begin to decipher the odd language that knitting patterns are written in.  Bring note-taking supplies. 

Maximum enrollment: 6
Fee - $60 includes knitting needles and a skein of wool
Instructor: Nancy Reid

Rigid Heddle Weaving for Beginners

This is a 2 Day Class. In this class you will learn everything you need to become a basic weaver. You will learn about the technical aspects, how to make a warp, dress a loom, and start perfecting your technique. We will also go over problems you might encounter and how to fix them. You will be weaving a sampler and scarf with wool yarn using a plain weave. The cost of this class includes instruction, handouts, the yarn for two projects, and a 10" rigid heddle loom. All you need to bring is a three ring binder, a simple calculator, and the excitement of learning.

Class duration: 6 hours
Max enrollment: 5
Fee - $180 includes loom and materials
Instructor – Nancy Reid

Hand Bag-on-a-Box, or An Easy Introduction to Tapestry Weaving

This is an off-loom (way off-loom!) weaving project that requires very little in the way of equipment, materials, or prior knowledge.  We'll weave a small tote bag, using a cardboard box as the loom, and along the way see what tapestry weaving is all about.  You'll probably never look at a box the same way again!  Fairly thick wool yarns work best for this, and you'll need less than 8 oz. total, in whatever color palette you choose; or of course yarns can be purchased here.  The instructor will provide a choice of boxes to be used.  Bring a tapestry needle or sacking needle, and small belt shuttle or netting shuttle, or buy those things here.  You'll also need a ruler, box cutter, pen or marker, and some duct tape.  This is a chance to really let your free-form creativity flow, as pictorial work can be incorporated into the design.

Class duration: Once a week for 3 weeks, 2 hours/evening
Max enrollment: 12       
Fee: $85 -Materials not included                
Instructor:  Nancy Reid

Beginning Spinning

In this class you will learn to spin a yarn, first by mastering the basics of drafting on a hand spindle, and then progressing to the wheel.  The basics of fiber selection will be covered, as well as the differences in various kinds of spinning wheels.  All materials will be provided, as well as the equipment to learn on, both spindles and wheels.  Everything will also be available for purchase, and guidance offered for the first-time wheel buyer.  

Class duration: 4 hours
Class maximum enrollment: 6
Fee: $65 - Includes all materials
Instructor:  Nancy Reid

Intermediate Knitting

In this class we'll take what we learned in beginning knitting into our first project, a simple stocking cap or toboggan, as they say in this part of the world.  We'll combine the techniques of knit, purl and rib learned in beginning knitting; add in circular knitting and a little double-point work, sample Continental knitting and some 2-color rows; and you'll be one present closer to Christmas next year!  You'll need 4 oz. of worsted weight yarn, a 16" circular size 7 or 8 needle, and a set of size 7 or 8 double-points.  As usual, if you need the materials and tools, we have them here at the shop.
Class is 2 hours long each evening.

Max enrollment: 8
Fee - $65 includes 1 Skein of wool
Instructor – Nancy Reid

Knit a Sock

Learn the basics of knitting a sock in just one short class, as we do a sample sock with all the easy, routine bits done in miniature, and all the "hard parts" worked out full-size. You must be able to knit, purl, and cast on competently; and it would help if you've also worked in the round before.
Materials supplied by The Woolery: a 5-needle set of double-points, size 6 or 7 or 8, and a skein of light-colored, worsted-weight yarn, and a tapestry needle. Please bring note-taking supplies. Be prepared to buckle down and work hard, but you'll come out of the class with the ability to knit the socks you've always wanted!

Max enrollment: 6
Fee: $80
Instructor: Nancy Reid

 

September 2010

Knitting Your First Sweater, or an Introduction to EPS (Elizabeth's Percentage System)

For the slightly more adventurous knitter, here's a chance to veer off the path of the "blind follower" and plan your own sweater! It's much easier than it sounds, and it not only teaches one a great deal about the structure of knitting, it frees one up from the tyranny of following a commercial pattern line-by-line! We'll meet for 2 hours the first night to get started, and then for 2 hours in each of the next 2 weeks after that to work together and fix any problems that arise. Bring that yarn that's been hiding in the stash waiting for you to get ready to use it, and we'll go from there. Bring your knitting needle collection as well, and we'll match yarn to needle and talk about gauge swatches; note-taking supplies, as usual, and maybe even a sketch book should come. As always, if you don't have these things at home, the shop will be happy to provide inspiration and yarn for that special first sweater, for their usual reasonable price.

Class duration: 3 weeks; 2 hours first night, once a week for 2 hours after that, 6 hours in all
Max enrollment: 8 Fee: $75 -Materials not included
Instructor: Nancy Reid

 

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Wool Santa Workshop

A Kentucky native and known artist Norma Jean Campbell will be having a sculpting workshop at the Woolery. From 10:00-4:00 You can explore the art of sculpting wool using a felting needle. The artist, teacher is going to share her secrets for making a beautiful santa claus using wool from the farm flock.

This workshop is perfect for art groups, social clubs or just an escape from everyday routine. The classes are designed for beginners, as well as the more experienced felter. The Santa sculpture is an easy figure to begin with - mitten hands and a beard help to cover any mistakes.

At the end of the day, a beautiful, jolly figure will accompany you home! Maximum Class size 7. Cost is $125 includes materials.

• Class will be cancelled if less than 5 registrations are received.
• If you have a group of 5-7 people, feel free to call and schedule a class.

You can bring a lunch to have a picnic around the corner or there are several restaurants within walking distance. Come for a day of fellowship and fun.

 

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Instructors

Nancy Reid - I've been knitting since I was 5, and that's (gasp!) over 50 years now. I've taught various knitting classes for the last 15 years, and even managed to teach my husband to knit. I've been spinning since 1993, and took up weaving in 1994 when I realized that yarn was coming out much faster than I could possibly knit it all up. I've taught both spinning and weaving classes at festivals and retreats, as well as privately, for the last 12 years. I also teach dyeing, but that takes a whole other set of equipment. I've got Blue State Fair ribbons for weaving, spinning, and knitting. We raised sheep here on the farm for several years before giving up livestock, and now just watch the deer and turkeys in the pasture.

Abby Franquemont - Abby is the author of “Respect the Spindle: Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool” coming out his fall from InterWeave Press. She has been spinning since 1977 and teaches nationwide at premier fiber events such as the Spin-Off Autumn Retreat and Sock Summit. Her writing has appeared in Spin-Off, Knitty, Spindlicity, Twist Collective and more. She blogs at http://www.abbysyarns.com.

Anita Themer - I have been knitting for over 20 years. I am a former instructor for both adults and children.  I have taught knitting in the past and even taught my pre-teen son to knit.  My knitting has won ribbons at the fair.  

Melissa Elliott - Melissa first fell in love with rug hooking in 1998 when she attended a three day workshop at Shaker Village in Pleasant Hill KY.  After completing her first project, a small Tree of Life mat, she knew she had found her passion.  Soon after, she began drawing her own designs eventually turning her love into a small design business, Main Street Rugs.  In addition to hooking her own designs, Melissa also developed a love of teaching others to hook and found herself teaching the same Shaker workshop where she had learned to hook several years earlier.  She regularly attends the Southern Division of the McGown Teachers’ Workshop in Ripley, West Virginia where she received her McGown certification.  She also enjoys teaching at camps and workshops. Several of Melissa’s rugs have been featured in “A Celebration of Hand Hooked Rugs” and she was recently honored by being asked to judge the upcoming juried exhibit sponsored by Rug Hooking Magazine.  She has also been a contributing writer for the magazine, most recently in the September/October 2009 edition where she shared her attempt at a personal goal, “The Seven Day Rug Challenge”. For the past two years, Melissa has been involved with the planning and execution of the ATHA Biennial in Louisville KY which was held in September 2009.  In addition to organizing the tours, she also designed the Biennial logo and designed a special Biennial pattern, Kentucky Montage, for the “One Rug Three Ways” presentation.

 

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