Classes
Tuesday January 31, 2012
Oakland Shawl
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This would be an excellent class for those who have completed knit 101. It will require knitting at home between classes. We will discuss color choices in yarn in the first class.
Supplies include: Two skeins Kauni Effectagarn yarn- 2 different color ways.
Four skeins Elemental Effects - 3 of one color and one of the same hue but lighter value.
1 US 4 or 5 needle with 20 inch cable
1 US 4 or 5 needle with 46 or 60 inch cable
Stitch markers
-- Oakland Shawl pattern
Note: This class will teach both the written pattern for the Oakland Shawl and LuAnn's design with extra striping. If you want to do the Oakland Shawl pattern as written, you do not need to purchase the Elemental Effects yarn.
Instructor: Luann Williams
Tuesdays, Jan 31, Feb 7 and Feb 14
$35
Tuesday January 31, 2012
Rigid Heddle Loom Spa Wash Cloth
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Learn the techniques to make a durable, exfoliating spa cloth out of wool and hemp. These cloths make great gifts or keep them to spoil yourself. Students need to know how to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom and will learn the technics for making looped pile. We will discuss fiber choices at the beginning of class. View samples in the shop.
Supplies needed include:
200 yds of sport weight wool (I used Mountain Meadows Cody)
1 skein/ball Hemp
12 Dent reed (or appropriate for warp choice)
US 7 or 8 straight knitting needle or dowel close to these sizes
US 5 or smaller crochet hook
Instructor: Kathy Popoff
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $25
Wednesday February 01, 2012
Norwegian Mittens
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mittens are quick projects that are always in demand by family, friends and your local homeless shelter. Norwegian mittens are knit with 2 colors with small needles to create a dense and warm fabric. A must have for everyone in the 'Mitten State'.
Skills required: Students must be able to knit in the round on double pointed or 2 circular needles.
Skills learned: Knitting with 2 colors, Norwegian thumb gusset, seam stitches, shaping
Supplies needed: dpns or 2 circular needles in size 2 (or size needed to obtain gauge of 7.5 sts per inch in stockinette st), 2 colors of dk weight wool.
Instructor: Jill Bigelow Suttell
Date: Wednesdays, Feb. 1, 8 and 15
Time: 6 to 8pm
Cost: $40
Tuesday February 07, 2012
Granny Squares
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Granny Squares are super fun! You start in the middle and work your way out. Once you know how to make a square, you can go on to make shawls, blankets, scarves, bags, and more. You have been seeing crochet on the fashion scene, and a lot of it is based on the granny square.
Materials include:
50 gram skein of yarn in 3 different colors. Should be all the same type of yarn.
Hook to match
Instructor: Nancy McRay
Tuesday, Feb 2
$15
Tuesday February 07, 2012
Cables Decoded
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Class Description: Adding a cable instantly brings a new dimension to your project. Decoding the terms and reading the charts often leave knitters uneasy about attempting them. Cables are simple once you uncover the mystery. In this class, we will try different types of cables, learn to interpret all those abbreviations and read a chart.
Skills required: cast on, knit, purl, bind off
Skills learned: Mock Cable Left Twist
Mock Cable Right Twist
Basic 4 Stitch Cable Left
Basic 4 Stitch Cable Right
Follow a Cable Chart
Multiple Twist Cable
Cable Without a Cable Needle
Supplies needed: worsted weight yarn, needles in size 7, or 8 and a cable needle.
Instructor: Jill Bigelow Suttell
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 7
Time: 6 to 8
Cost: $15
Thursday February 09, 2012
Theo Moorman on a Rigid Heddle loom
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Learn to use your Rigid Heddle loom to make graphic and pictorial designs, with this technique that mimics tapestry, but is much faster.
Supplies needed will include a Rigid Heddle loom with two 10 dent heddles, sport weight wool and lace weight wool for weft, in a neutral (background) color, plus an assortment of colorful yarns and fibers. We will set up the loom and discuss basic technique in the first class. In the second class we will begin work on a design of your choice.
Thursdays, Feb 9, and Feb 16, Feb 23, 6 to 9 p.m
$45
Saturday February 11, 2012
learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Learn how to weave on a Rigid Heddle loom.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This loom is easy to set up and use. It also is light weight and portable. It is amazing what you can make on this very simple loom. In this class you will learn how to warp the loom, and how to weave a beautiful scarf, in yarns of your choosing.
You will need about 250 yards of a smooth worsted weight yarn for warp, and about 200 yards of almost any kind of worsted weight yarn for weft. We will discuss yarns appropriate for weaving in class.
We will take a break for lunch. Feel free to bring a lunch, or enjoy one of our local restaurants.
Instructor: Kathy Popoff
Saturday February 11, 2012
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$60
Tuesday February 14, 2012
Any Stephen West Shawl
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Any Stephen West Shawl
6:00 – 6:00 pm
Is one of your resolutions to put a dent in your sock yarn stash? This class will be geared as a general support class for any of Stephen West's glorious shawls. Meg has knitted four so far, and is eyeing a fifth. Check out the beautiful shop samples and the great selection of patterns.
Supplies: Pattern and supplies listed therein. Stitch markers are always helpful.
Homework: None
Time: Tuesdays, 6-8 pm. 2/14, 2/21, 2/28
Instructor: Meg Croft
$30.00
Tuesday March 06, 2012
Fixing Mistakes
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Class Description: Do you fix a knitting mistake by frogging (rip-it, rip-it) all the way back to the mistake? What a waste of time. Learn how to recognize many common mistakes and how to fix them without ripping.
Skills required: cast on, knit, purl, bind off
Skills learned: Improper stitch orientation
Yarn over
Leaving part of previous row stitch on needle
Dropped Stitch – knit
Dropped Stitch – purl
Dropped Stitch – knit with ladders
Dropped Stitch – purl with ladders
Tighten bind off loop
When and how to leave a dropped stitch
Supplies needed: worsted weight yarn, needles in size 7, or 8 and a crochet hook.
Homework: Knit 1 swatch of 3" in stockinette stitch and 1 swatch of 3" in garter stitch. Use 16 stitches for each. Do not bind off.
Instructor: Jill Bigelow Suttell
Date: Tuesday, Mar. 6
Time: 6 to 8
Cost: $15
Saturday March 10, 2012
Learn to Weave on A Rigidg heddle loom
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
This loom is easy to set up and use. It also is light weight and portable. It is amazing what you can make on this very simple loom. In this class you will learn how to warp the loom and how to weave a beautiful scarf, in yarns of your choosing.
You will need about 250 yards of a smooth worsted weight yarn for the warp,(not acrylic) and about 200 yards of almost any kinds of worsted weight yarn for the weft. We will discuss yarns appropriate for weaving in class.
We will take a break for lunch. Feel free to bring a lunch, or enjoy one of our local restaurants
Instructor: Kathy Popff
Saturday, March 10, 2012
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Cost: $60
Monday April 30, 2012
Knit 101
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Knit 101
A new concept in knitting classes at Woven Art. This is our first "portable" knitting class, Designed to teach you the basic skills you need for most projects. Topics covered include casting on, knit, purl, stitch combination,increasing, decreasing. The classes are technique based, rather than project based, though you will have a basic hat after the last session. Class fee is $50 and includes a notebook, a swatch page, outlines of all the classes, and four to five class sessions. Some students may want to attend five sessions for help in finishing the hat.
Class times are Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., or Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. You may come to any or all of these sessions, until you have attended 5 classes. Different instructors teach at the different times, but the outlines remain the same. When you come to class you say "I need session one" or "I need session two." Please call at least one day ahead to let us know you will be attending.
Supplies you'll need to buy include:
two skeins Plymouth Galway
16 inch size 8 circular needles
one set size 8 dpns.
For more information please call Woven Art: 517-203-4467
Monday December 31, 2012
Loom Weaving
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Please disregard the start date. Call today to reserve your loom! Classes are on-going and start anytime.
Learn how to weave on a four or 8 harness loom. Nancy McRay has been teaching weaving for more than 20 years in the East Lansing area. Beginners start with a sample designed to teach how to warp (set up) a loom, several weave structures, and the interaction of color and weave patterning. More experienced weavers can choose their own projects and techniques to study. Class meets on Wednesdays from 11:30 to 2:00, or on Thursdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sign up for six sessions, but you may start at anytime. Nancy works with each student individually. There is generally a waiting list, but once you are in the class, you have priority for continuing sessions.
$120 includes use of loom and instruction for 6 weeks. You may have up to two excused absences during your weaving class commitment.
Monday December 31, 2012
Open Knitting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
"Wannabes" to "marathon knitters (and crocheters) hitting a wall" are all welcome at this "Stitcher's Choice" style class. We will work with you on a project or technique of your choice. Meets every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Please call ahead to reserve your spot. $15 per session, or $40 for a 4 session punch card
Wednesday' s from 6 to 8 p.m.
Space limited, please call for reservations.
(517) 203-4467 We'd love to hear from you!