Decisions, Decisions taught by Melanie Smith                        Class Fee: $45

Beginner and up

Now that you know how to knit or crochet and you have even finished a few projects, maybe you are asking yourself why is my scarf so stiff, or why doesn’t my sweater fit right? In this class, students will learn how to choose the right yarn for a project and learn why it matters. Sample several types of yarns, so that they will be able to make the best choice for any project. They should be able to answer the following questions with confidence: Does gauge matter? What about “feel”? What if the pattern I want to make isn’t in my size? and many more.  Students need to bring size 2, 6, 8 knitting needles, tape measure or ruler, pen or pencil for taking notes.

                                                                                                       Materials fee: $5

Weaving out of the Box taught by Judith Emerson

All levels                                                                                        Class Fee: $30

  This is a class about doing all sorts of weaving on other than traditional looms. You’ll start with non-traditional pin weaving, then move on to using wire, curved & Y-shaped branches, and Devil’s Claws (from the Arizona desert). You will see the technique for weaving spider webs as well. The students will start a project, work on it long enough to be comfortable with the technique, then move on to the next project, with all the completion being done at home.  I hope to cover a dried-plant wall hanging, a woven butterfly, a shaped-branch weaving with other natural products used, and wire weaving, and weaving or spider web on a Devil’s Claw. I will include techniques for displaying the finished creations. Because these are “out-of-the-box” techniques, individual creativity is encouraged.

Students will need to bring small scissors, ball-headed pins, tamping tool (a flat comb works), yarn needles (rounded point with big eyes, plastic or steel), small Elmer's glue, all kinds of yarn, roving, ribbon (use up your remnants), reading glasses (if you use them for close work), small-nosed (jewelry) pliers, and foam board (two people can share a 20" x 30" board, or one person should have two of the smaller boards).

                                                                                                     Materials Fee: $5

Viking Knit taught by Mary Walter                                               Class Fee: $40

Beginner Level

An easy technique teaches the student to make various weights of chain or decorative rope. The class will include instructions on various types of closures both purchased and self-made as well as instruction on how to adorn with charms. Beads will be included in the materials that will allow for making of charms. Mary will supply dowels and 24 gauge copper wire. Students with small round nose jewelry pliers and nippers are asked to bring them.  Draw plate will be available for use. Any student wishing to purchase a draw plate must indicate at registration (cost $26).   

Note the unusual class time.                                                   Material Fee: $10

Sock Knitting Basics taught by Sarah Kain                                 Class Fee: $30

Have you been dying to learn how to knit socks but scared of how to get started? Socks are nothing to fear and tons of fun to knit! We will walk through all the steps of making socks from cast on, through the heel turn to finishing the toes! You will knit a baby sock in class; learn about different sock knitting techniques and resources to walk you through your first sock with flying colors. Bring size 4 to 6 double pointed needles or 2 circular needles, your choice; and light colored worsted weight wool.

Color Spinning taught by Katie Kain                                         Class Fee: $30

Intermediate    

Ever seen a beautifully dyed fiber and walked away because you weren’t sure how it would spin up? This class will show different methods for plying and blending to best bring out the great colors in any dyed fiber. Bring a wheel or spindle, 3 empty bobbins and a lazy kate.

                                                                                                      Materials fee: $15

Faux Ikat taught by Deanna Baugh                                                Class Fee $45

All levels

There are so many space-dyed yarns, both commercial and hand-painted. We also have the wonderful self-striping sock yarns.  Deanna has explored ways to use these yarns to give an Ikat like look to her fabrics.  In this class you will see examples of Deanna’s projects and learn the steps that she used to explore the possibilities in these yarns.  Multi-colored yarns will be tempting you even more for your weaving. Bring paper and pencil for note taking.

Spinning for Socks taught by Elizabeth Dailey                          Class Fee:  $40

Must be able to spin on a spindle

You be will be spinning a sport weight yarn for a pair of fun and fast socks, using an aran and textured pattern. I call them Foggy Mountain Socks and they are quick with just enough design change to make them work up fast. We will be spinning a sport three ply on spindles offered in class. Learn to spin a good all purpose soft sock yarn, that will take some wear and yet be soft to the skin. Bring 3, 4, 5 sized double pointed needles, and one cable needle. Sock pattern and 4 ounces of premiere roving provided with class materials. Students need to bring double pointed needles sized 3, 4, 5 and a cable needle.

          Materials Fee: $20

Beginning Needle Punch with Amy Oxford Punch Needle         

taught by Phyllis Bulgin                                                               Class Fee:  $55

Learn to make heirloom quality rugs for your home using Amy Oxford’s Punch Needle. Materials provided - Amy Oxford Punch Needle, instruction book, box, and stitch gauge, backing with simple design, Susan Bates hoop, and yarn.

               Materials Fee - $46.50, if you decide you do not want the Punch needle after taking the class, the materials fee is $15.

Rocky Mountain Driftwood Basket   taught by Connie Denton

Beginner to advanced basket makers                                         Class Fee: $80

Learn to make a ribbed basket with a handle, using a piece of driftwood collected from the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains. You’ll learn when and how to add ribs as you weave with a collection of hand-dyed flat and round basketry reed. Beginners will concentrate on the basics of ribbed basketry while more advanced basket makers will experiment with a variety of weave structures and materials. Go home with an artful utility basket! Tools to bring: A small screwdriver or awl, a small basin to soak reed, an old towel, sharp scissors or garden shears, spray bottle, and some clothes pins or alligator clips.

                                                                                                 Materials Fee: $25

Dyeing Variegated Yarns taught by Sarah Kain                       Class Fee: $60

All Levels

Seen the rainbow of variegated yarns, been bitten by the dyeing but don’t know how to get started? Spend an entire day learning a variety of dyeing techniques to turn out a rainbow of variegated yarns you that will be dyeing to knit up and show to all your friends! Please wear old clothes; aprons are highly encouraged. We will be playing with lots of color. Yarns to dye will be provided but students are encouraged to bring any animal based yarn or fiber they would like to dye during class.

          Materials Fee: $25

Rigid Heddle for Beginners taught by Joanne Hall              Class Fee: $75

It is easy to learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom and each participant will weave a scarf. Warping, weaving and finishing instructions will be included in the class. This class is for beginning weavers and no previous experience is necessary. Use of the loom and all materials will be provided.

                                                                                                                                           Materials Fee: $12

Beginning Spinning taught by Katie Kain                                    Class Fee: $50

This class is meant to teach the beginning methods and wheel mechanics to those just getting into the art. Spinning terms, wheel maintenance and different materials will be introduced and explained. Basic plying will also be taught. Bring a spinning wheel, 3 empty bobbins and a lazy kate.

                                                                                                   Materials Fee: $15

Oops! taught by Melanie Smith                                                     Class Fee:  $45

There is nothing more fun than to knit on a project, until you drop a stitch or look at down at your work and find a stitch in the wrong place, or even a hole! Learn to fix mistakes without starting your project all over. In this class, you will learn how to read your knitting so that you can identify a mistake before it’s too late to fix. Learn several different ways to fix a mistake and which works better for you. Learn what tools are essential to have in your tool kit.
Bring to class size 8 knitting needles, yarn needle, size G crochet hook, scissors, and a pen or pencil for taking notes.

                                                                                                    Materials Fee:  $5

Heirloom Finishes for Handwovens taught by Deanna Baugh

All levels                                                                                                                     Class Fee: $45

Planning and weaving your project is only part of the process. You also need to do finishing that will make your project an heirloom piece. These steps can be made in the finished piece. Some are simple, like the wet finishing that is necessary to finish the fabric, to the elaborate stitching and beading you can do to decorate it. You will also see examples of finished work and get hints on how to “repair” and “correct” any problems you have. Bring paper and pencil for note taking.