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Saturday July 25, 2009

Rigid Heddle Weaving

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Learn how to weave on a Rigid Heddle loom. 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. Class cost includes 3 weeks of loom rental.
Saturdays 7/25, 8/1, 8/15
9 AM to 12 noon
$60
Instructor: Nancy McRay

Classes

Friday July 24, 2009

Socks on Two Circs

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Learn how to knit basic socks on two circular needles. We'll cast on, turn the heel and decrease for the toes, all on two circulars, instead of 4 double points.
It is fun, and easy! 3 sessions with Nancy McRay.
Fridays 7/24, 7/31, 8/7
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
$30

Saturday July 25, 2009

Rigid Heddle Weaving

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tuesday August 04, 2009

Easy Top Down Hat

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Learn how to knit in the round on circular needles while making this easy, fits everybody hat. You can use any yarn, and a circular needle that works with your yarn. Instructor: Nancy McRay

8/04 and 8/11
Tues 11:30 to 1p.m.
$20

Thursday August 20, 2009

Thursday Morning Open Knitting

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open Knitting is expanding to Thursday mornings. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. Meg Croft will be on hand to help you with your knitting questions. "Wannabes" to "marathon knitters hitting a wall" are all welcome at this "Knitter's Choice" style class. We will work with you on a project or technique of your choice. Please call ahead to reserve your spot. $15 per session, or $40 for a 4 session punch card
Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon
Space limited, please call for reservations.

Sunday October 04, 2009

Introduction to Lace Knitting

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Instructor: Sharon Winsauer
Level: Beginning Lace
If you can knit and purl you can knit lace. Learn the basics of knitting
lace while creating a lovely lace scarf.

Materials:
500 yards of light colored lace weight or sock weight yarn. Please -No cobweb lace weight or mohair.
Needles: sizes 3 to 6, final size selection determined by yarn
Row counter, stitch markers, dental floss, highlighter.

Six 2-hour classes. Limit 10 students
Sundays 1 to 3 p.m.
Class meets on 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/18

$90

Monday November 09, 2009

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 15 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 1:30, or on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Class meets for six weeks, but students may start at anytime. Nancy will work with each student individually.
$90 includes use of loom for 6 weeks.

Monday November 09, 2009

Tapestry Weaving

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Please disregard the start date. Classes are on-going, you can start anytime. Tapestry is a plain weave, weft faced fabric, using discontinuous weft to create image or pattern. It is also a fun and satisfying way to make beautiful wallhangings, pillows, or even hand bags. Nancy has one or two hanging in her office, and sometimes in the gallery. Equipment includes a simple frame loom you make yourself, and appropriate wool for tapestry - Tekapo wool works very well. Tapestry weaving meets on Wednesday mornings or Thursday afternoons, at the same time as the loom weaving class. Each session is 6 weeks long, but students can begin their session at any time.

$60

Wednesday January 06, 2010

Open Knitting

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Good News! Open Knitting is expanding to every Wednesday! Marlene Osborn will be teaching the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, Nancy McRay will teach the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Kristina Zwick will teach on 5th Wednesdays. "Wannabes" to "marathon knitters hitting a wall" are all welcome at this "Knitter'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.

Events

Saturday November 07, 2009

Socks- Portuguese Style!

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Andrea Wong: Knitting the Wong Way
at Woven Art
November 7 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Learn the Portuguese Style of knitting to knit all kinds of socks, including sideways socks, Fair Isle socks plus all skills to start and finish customized socks.

In this class we will be covering several socks, from a very easy one that requires only Garter Stitch to a classic sock and learn why the Portuguese Style of knitting gives you an advantage in knitting these socks. Plus: elastic ways to cast on, 3 different heels, 3 different toe shapes, grafting Stockinette and Garter Stitch, 3 needle bind off. We will even cover a sock worked inside-out with 2 color knitting!

Materials: worsted weight yarn for practice in assorted colors, double pointed needles size #6 or #7 OR two 24" circular needle same sizes, tapestry needle, paper, pencil, scissors and stitch markers.

Class size limited!
$75 plus materials (knitting pin included in price)

Saturday November 14, 2009

Woolen and Worsted

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Come spend the day with the Spinning Guru! Patsy Zawistoski is coming to Woven Art!
Do you look longingly at other spinners soft, fuzzy knitting yarns and wonder how they are created? Or do you envy their perfect smooth worsted yarns? We will work with different varieties of clean fleece as we practice worsted and woolen techniques. Each student will be challenged to work toward creating yarns of three different sizes and three different amounts of twist. You will learn the secrets to producing those soft fuzzy yarns that create lightweight warm knitted garments or smooth faultless yarns that are perfect for weaving or intricate knitted patterns. The "Woolen and Worsted" Booklet is included with the fibers in your fees. Participants are invited to bring wool fibers or projects that are giving them difficulties. Take charge, and learn to spin the yarn that you want now.
Saturday, Nov 11 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$95
There will be a break for lunch

Sunday November 15, 2009

Blending Basics

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Come spend the day with the Spinning Guru! Patsy Zawistoksi is coming to Woven Art!
Work through the variables involved with blending fibers and colors on hand or drum carders. The class works with fibers of different colors, lengths and properties. The importance and ease of record keeping is stressed. The Miss America plying is taught for easy evaluation of your yarn. The "Blending" booklet is included in the fiber fees.
Sunday, November 15
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$95

Wednesday December 30, 2009

Second Sunday Knit-in

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join our fun and relaxed group of knitters and crocheters for loads of technical support and lots of laughs. Second Sunday of every month.

Wednesday December 30, 2009

3rd/5th Sunday Weave and Spin- in

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

New to spinning and looking for some help? Or are you a veteran spinner looking for spinning friends? Bring your wheel or drop spindle to Woven Art on the 3rd and 5th Sunday of every month for some spins and grins!

Also, weaver's are invited to bring their rigid heddle looms, and weave together! We have plenty of table space for setting up your looms, or your warp.