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Knit School with English Jane
Have you always wanted to learn to knit? Join English Jane for a series of knitting classes at the newly
renovated WooL SchooL. Take one class in the series or take them all!
- Instructor: English Jane
- Skill Level: beginner
- Supplies Included: Local wool and needles
- Workshop Fee: $30 per class or four classes for $100
Weave an Egg Basket
Weave this traditional egg basket, also called a "buttocks" basket. It is a 12" ribbed basket with God's eye pattern, woven around a solid oak handle.
- One Session: Saturday, March 7 9:00-3:00
- Instructor: Melinda Kessler of Baskets & Boards
- Skill Level: all adults welcome
- Workshop Fee: $95
- No experience necessary! All instruction and supplies are included, plus coffee, tea & light refreshments.
- Melinda suggests that you take the Melon Basket Class FIRST to learn some basic weaving techniques.
Weave a Wool Drying Basket
Wool drying baskets were used in the 18th century. The sheep were sheared and their wool was placed in the basket. The basket was submerged in a swift-flowing creek to clean, then set to dry in the sun. This reproduction basket is a must for the fiber artist!
- One Session: Saturday, March 12 9:00-3:00
- Instructor: Melinda Kessler of Baskets & Boards
- Skill Level: all adults welcome
- Workshop Fee: $125
- This oak bushel basket has handles and feet with sold oak base, and measures about 13" deep
- No experience necessary! All instruction and supplies are included, plus coffee, tea & light refreshments.
- Limit 8 participants. Claim your reservation today!
Spinning with Locks
Learn to spin locks into beautiful yarns from my Teeswater, Wensleydale and Gotland Sheep.
- One Session: Saturday, April 4 10:00-1:00
- Instructor: Hope Horn
- Skill Level: Intermediate spinning experience
- Workshop Fee: $85 (includes spinning fiber)
You will need a jumbo flyer and bobbins OR if you don't have one use one of my wheels. Just starting out with big textured yarn? We will discuss the different types of wheels available!
Modern Weaving
Learn to weave a modern tapestry piece. We will be using a tapestry frame loom and learning the basic techniques to make a simple woven wall hanging or pillow top. Use of loom and yarns is included in workshop fee. Feel free to bring your own yarn/string/ ribbon to create your one-of-a-kind hand woven tapestry.
- One Session: Saturday, April 18th 10:00-1:00
- Instructor: Hope Horn
- Skill Level: no experience necessary
- Workshop Fee: $65
Oxford Punch Needle Class - Hoop Wall Hanging
Punch needle is gaining new found popularity and for good reason! Join us and learn why so many are raving about this stress relieving craft. Learn the basic techniques of punch needle as you create a hoop wall hanging from start to finish, learning to punch with an oxford punch and wool yarn.
You may come with your own design in mind to punch.
- One Session: TBD
- Instructor Katie from The Bee & The Bear
- Skill Level: beginner
- Workshop Fee: $75 includes supplies needed to create your project
- Additional supplies available for purchase
Weave an Oval Bread Basket
This Oval Bread Basket is versatile, beautiful and useful. Melinda from Baskets & Boards will guide you through this beginner class.
An Oak base makes this basket sturdy for more than just bread!
- One Session: TBD
- Instructor: Melinda Kessler of Baskets & Boards
- Skill Level: all adults welcome
- Workshop Fee: $105
- No experience necessary! All instruction and supplies are included, plus coffee, tea & light refreshments.
Weave a Melon Basket
Melon Baskets are originated in Europe and came to the colonies with early settlers. As their popularity spread, even Native Americans began to weave this type of basket.
- One Session: TBD
- Instructor: Melinda Kessler of Baskets & Boards
- Skill Level: all adults welcome
- Workshop Fee: $95
- No experience necessary! All instruction and supplies are included, plus coffee, tea & light refreshments.
- Get the basics. Weave a 12" ribbed basket with solid oak handles wrapped with God's eye pattern BEFORE moving on to the Egg Basket class.
Learn to Spin on a Suspended Spindle
Learn how to spin fiber on a suspended spindle -- and feel connected to the ancient art of making yarn. This timeless skill can be part of a daily meditative practice, and yields beautiful yarn with loads of character.
- One Session: TBD
- Instructor: Sara Bauer of Yarns at Yin Hoo podcast - sarapomegranate on Instagram
- Skill Level: beginner
- Workshop Fee: $60 (including fiber to practice spinning)
- You will learn:
- the types of suspended spindles
- anatomy of a spindle
- how to draft your fiber
- starting slowly with the "park and draft" method
- the difference between S and Z twist
- how to ply your singles
- steps for finishing your yarn
- methods of fiber preparation (rolags, roving, carded fleece)
- Bring a drop (or Turkish) spindle if you have one. Hope will have several different types of spindles available for purchase in the shop, or you may borrow one of the instructor's student spindles to use during the class. Sample fiber for spinning will be provided.
- Six spaces available. Contact the shop to reserve your spot.
Basket Weaving Workshop
Pick your choice of a basket to weave! Join Melinda as she guides you through the basket weaving experience. If it's your first one, you'll love it and you will be hooked! No experience necessary for any of the baskets listed! Spaces are limited so sign up today.
- One-session Class: TBD
- Instructor: Melinda Kessler
- Skill Level: beginner
- Workshop Fee: Market Basket $125
Wine Basket $85
Lazy Susan $90
Coiled Basketry
Have you ever looked around outside and wondered what you could make with the abundance of natural materials growing in your yard? In this workshop you will learn how to take grasses, cattails, daylily leaves, and so many other natural materials and create coiled baskets.
Coiling is an ancient and versatile basketry technique used all over the world to create beautiful vessels that can be either decorative or functional. During the workshop we will discuss how to identify, harvest, and prepare a variety of local materials and then use them to create a unique basket. Cattails, grasses, ornamental foliage, daylily leaves and several other locally harvested plants will be provided for students to make their basket. Everyone’s basket will turn out to be a unique work of art.
If you are excited about using found natural materials to create art and learning a fun and unique new skill, then join us! Everyone will leave with a basket, the skills to create more pieces in the future, and inspiration to explore your local landscape.
- One-session Class: TBD
- Instructor: Katie Grove of Katie Grove Studios
- Skill Level: beginner
- Workshop Fee: $85
Weave an Oval Gathering Basket
- One Session: TBD
- Instructor: Melinda Kessler
- Skill Level: all adults welcome
- Workshop Fee: $120
- This basket is perfect for your hearth, table centerpiece OR fill it with with local yarn for a special gift!
Dimensions: 16" wide x 9" deep x 20" high with a sturdy oak bottom & handles - No experience necessary! All instruction and supplies are included, plus coffee, tea & light refreshments.
Introduction to Rigid Heddle Weaving
Have you been wanting to learn the art of rigid heddle weaving? Join us and explore how a rigid heddle loom works, how to plan for a project, the ins and outs of warping and also weaving and finishing a project. This will be an all day workshop from 10am to 5pm. We will be designing and making a placemat with cotton yarns.
- One-day Intensive: TBD
- Instructor: Alisa Schenck of Hemlock Hollow Fiber Arts
- Skill Level: beginner
- Workshop Fee: $325 (includes Ashford 16" rigid heddle loom, project yarn, and class instruction)
- $150 if you supply your own rigid heddle loom in good working order
- Class size is limited so sign up early to reserve your spot!
Tubular Cast-0n and Bind Off
Learn techniques to give a beautiful, professional finish to your knitted garments and accessories. Class participants will make a coffee cup cozy using newly-learned techniques. These skills can be transferred to any type of pattern, yarn weight, or needle size; the instructor will suggest possibilities and answer your questions.
- One session: TBD
- Instructor: Sara Bauer of Yarns at Yin Hoo podcast - sarapomegranate on Instagram
- Skill Level: intermediate knitter with confidence using traditional methods for cast-on and bind off
- Workshop Fee: $50
- You will learn:
- how to cast-on with a tubular method
- how to adjust from 1x1 to 2x2 ribbing
- how to sew a tubular bind off
- methods for adjusting your approach for garments and accessories
- methods for managing your approach with different weights of yarn and types of needles
- Bring 30 grams of DK or worsted weight yarn (scrap yarn is great!) and a set of size US 4 double-pointed needles. Hope will have materials available for purchase at the shop.
- Eight spaces available. Contact the shop to reserve your spot.
Sign Painting Class
We're putting a "new spin" on classes here at The WooL SchooL. Join us to create your choice of a vintage painted sign to announce your passion for the fiber arts. There are seven designs to choose from. Signs may be personalized with names and dates where applicable. This process is done with custom cut stencils.
- One Session: TBD
- Instructor: Melinda Kessler of Baskets & Boards
- Skill Level: all adults welcome
- Workshop Fee: $60-100 depending on the style sign you choose -- contact the shop for more details
- Your board will be done will prepared before hand with your choice of paint color:
- Black
Baby Barn Red
Buttermilk
Mustard
Dark Green
- Black
- One Session: TBD
- Instructor: Melinda Kessler
- Skill Level: all adults welcome
- Workshop Fee: $85
- Weave this useful yet beautiful basket and pick up a a few bottles from our local wineries to make the perfect gift or centerpiece.
- No experience necessary! You may even get to sample a few of the local wine while you weave. All instruction and supplies are included,
Weave a Spindle Basket
- One Session: TBD
- Instructor: Melinda Kessler
- Skill Level: all adults welcome
- Workshop Fee: $65
- This basket is perfect for the spindle spinner! Sling it over your shoulder with a rich leather strap. It is perfect for spinning on the go or carrying your roving/top and spindle. The supplies include a 4x7 oak base.
- No experience necessary! All instruction and supplies are included, plus coffee, tea & light refreshments.
Weave a Mobius Cowl
This fun weaving class will cover some new techniques that will take your plain weaving skill to the next level. Using the philosophy of Saori weaving students will be introduced to freestyle weaving using many different fibers. Our first session will cover getting set up for the mobius cowl and weaving instructions. Our second class will go over the weaving technique that creates the continuous cowl and finishing steps. Get ready to play with lots of texture and let your imaginations run! This is a great project for using up odds and ends of yarn, locks and fiber -- anything goes!
- Two-session Class: TBD
- Instructor: Alisa Schenck of Hemlock Hollow Fiber Arts
- Skill Level: beginner
- Workshop Fee: $85
- Students will come to class with a warped loom. Instructions and supply list will be given after registration.
Beginner Spinning Wheel Class
Treading, drafting, spinning, oh my! You have a spinning wheel and now what?
Come join the Beginner Spinning Wheel Class, where you will begin the exciting journey of turning wool into yarn!
- One-day Class: TBD
- Instructor: Robin Wiest of Treadle Handspun - sitsnspins on Instagram
- Skill Level: beginner
- Workshop Fee: $85 (including fiber to practice spinning)
- You will learn:
- the basic parts of your spinning wheel and keeping your spinning wheel running smoothly
- ratios and how to use them
- how to get those hands & feet working together to create yarn
- Z and S twist, importance and how to manage it
- how to attach a leader
- how to control diameter of yarns
- drafting zones
- plying
- using a lazy kate & niddy noddy
- finishing your yarn
- Materials Needed: your spinning wheel in good working condition, 3 bobbins, lazy kate, niddy noddy
- Four spaces available. Contact the shop to reserve your seat in this very informative class.
Oxford Punch Needle Class - Sheep Wall Hanging
Punch needle is gaining popularity and for good reason! Join us and learn why so many are raving about this stress relieving craft. Learn the basic techniques of punch needle as you create a sheep wall hanging from start to finish.
- One Session: TBD
- Instructor Katie from The Bee & The Bear
- Skill Level: beginner
- Workshop Fee: $65 includes supplies needed to create your project
- Additional supplies available for purchase
Learn to Spin on a Suspended Spindle
Learn how to spin fiber on a suspended spindle -- and feel connected to the ancient art of making yarn. This timeless skill can be part of a daily meditative practice, and yields beautiful yarn with loads of character.
- One Session: TBD
- Instructor: Sara Bauer of Yarns at Yin Hoo podcast - sarapomegranate on Instagram
- Skill Level: beginner
- Workshop Fee: $60 (including fiber to practice spinning)
- You will learn:
- the types of suspended spindles
- anatomy of a spindle
- how to draft your fiber
- starting slowly with the "park and draft" method
- the difference between S and Z twist
- how to ply your singles
- steps for finishing your yarn
- Bring a drop (or Turkish) spindle if you have one. Hope will have several different types of spindles available for purchase in the shop, or you may borrow one of the instructor's student spindles to use during the class. Sample fiber for spinning will be provided.
- Six spaces available. Contact the shop to reserve your spot.
How to Pick a Fleece
This class is jam-packed with practical information and includes how to choose a fleece, skirt a fleece for show/sale or personal use, studio production and uses for the fiber. Students will learn how to recognize fleece faults, choose a fleece for a project, and receive hands-on experience skirting a raw fleece. Participants will leave with materials suitable for future reference including small tufts of various fibers to be kept with notes and class handouts. This is a very popular class and welcomes a wide variety of student experience and questions.
- One Session: TBD
- Instructor: Judi Lehrhaupt, Master Spinner and Shepherdess
- Skill Level: all levels welcome
- Workshop Fee: $85
Wool School Recess
Wool School Recess is an open studio time for fiber arts enthusiasts. Bring a project to work on. Relax and chat with community members in the rustic ambience of the The Wool School. Hope's Favorite Things will be open during recess.
- When: every Thursday evening unless a class or other event is being held in The Wool School
Log Cabin Hand Towel
Come explore this interesting pattern and make a beautiful and useful object for your home.
We will be going over how color plays a big part of this pattern, warping with two colors, then
weaving the pattern to create a hand towel. Other techniques such as hemstitching and yarn
management will also be taught.
- One-day Class: TBD 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- Instructor: Alisa Schenck of Hemlock Hollow Fiber Arts
- Skill Level: familiarity with weaving on a rigid heddle loom
- Workshop Fee: $TBD (includes yarn, and class instruction)
- You will need:
- rigid heddle loom and 2 shuttles
- warping peg
- 8 dent reed
- tapestry needle
Gorgeous Color with Fiber
This color workshop was specifically for spinners, knitters, weavers, hookers, quilters and free-form fiber artists.
Learn how to determine beautiful color choices. Take a giant step forward on the road to mastering color and
enhancing your unique style of expression with fibers as your medium. We will be working with watercolors also!
- Two-day Class: TBD
- Instructor: Chris Carter
- Workshop Fee: $275 (includes instruction and a light lunch)
- You will need:
- samples of roving and yarn -- bring as many colors as possible
- if you work with fabric -- bring fabric scraps
- three plastic containers for water (i.e. yogurt containers
A Smorgasbord of Yarns
This is a fun class that will help you elevate your spinning skills to the next level. This workshop focuses on using a variety of techniques to create different yarns from the same fiber.
- One session: TBD
- Instructor: OHS Master Spinner Judi Lehrhaupt from Ewe Can Do It Shetland Sheep Farm
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- The morning will be dedicated to practical skills such as:
- Finding the angle of twist
- Determining the length from the orifice to the pinch
- Measuring wraps per inch for singles and plied
- Learning to count (dancing with your yarn)
- The afternoon will be dedicated to playing with these creatively, making a variety of yarns and samples.
- The morning will be dedicated to practical skills such as:
- Class fee: $175 (includes fiber materials)
- Skill Level: Must be able to spin singles and ply (yarn does not have to be consistent)
- Bring your spinning wheel in good working condition
- Other instructions will be given after registration
Basket Weaving
Weave a tote for your spinning tools or projects. As an experienced weaver of 30+ years, Melinda can assure you that no previous experience is necessary to create this beautiful, handwoven tote basket (15" wide x 18" tall x 8" deep) which will be constructed of a solid oak base, premium quality reed and braided leather handles. Various colors of hand- dyed reed will be available along with personalized monogram stencils for a customized, one of a kind basket. Mingle with new friends over a morning tea along with lunch that will be provided to complete a relaxing, fun- filled day.
- One-day Class: Saturday, August 7 OR Saturday, September 7th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Instructor: Melinda Kessler
- Skill Level: beginner
- Workshop Fee: $125.00
One-Day Skirt
Make a skirt in one day! In this 6-hour class, Cal will show you how to cut from a pattern and sew a classic, flattering A-line skirt. You will learn how to sew darts, seams and seam finishes, hems, invisible zippers and bias-tape facings, all of the elements you need to begin making your own clothes. The pattern will be provided. Students should be at least "advanced beginner" level, and must have a basic knowledge of how to use the sewing machine before taking this class.
- One-day Intensive: TBD
- Instructor: Cal Patch
- Skill Level: advanced beginner
- Workshop Fee: $150 (check supplies list below and be sure to arrive with all supplies)
- Only 8 spots available
- sewing machine
- 1 1/2 yards of medium-weight woven fabric*, such as printed cotton, denim, etc.
- all-purpose thread to match
- 1/2" single fold bias tape to match (you can make your own, but it must be made before class), 2 yards
- 7" (or longer) invisible zipper to match
- invisible zipper foot: If using your own machine, you will need an invisible zipper foot, which does not come with the machine. I recommend YKK brand, if not the one made by your machine's manufacturer.
- basic sewing kit: Scissors, pins and cushion, seam ripper, tape measure, tailors' chalk (or other marking tool)
Embroidery Basics
Adding a touch of embroidery can turn nearly any plain thing into an heirloom. You can stitch on clothes, home goods, accessories and other textiles you’ve made yourself, or bought pre-made. By embellishing on these items, you can make gifts more personal, commemorate events, hide mending or stains, or just give a tired old item a new life.
We will learn 12 different classic embroidery stitches and experiment on a free-form sampler, or a project of your choice. Once you know how, you’ll want to add a touch of stitched decoration to everything you own, make or give.
- One-day Intensive: TBD
- Instructor: Cal Patch
- Skill Level: beginner
- Workshop Fee: $75 (check supplies list below and be sure to arrive with all supplies)
- Only 8 spots available
- a fat quarter or approximately 18" square of woven cotton or linen cloth (gingham works great) for your sampler
- embroidery floss
- embroidery needles
- small scissors
From Fleece to Finished Object
This four session series is an opportunity to engage with raw materials and hand tools to create a garment or accessory of your own design.
The focus will be process, not product, as we work slowly, thoughtfully, and intentionally. Starting with beautiful Jacob fleece from Spring Hills Farm, we will engage in multiple practices for scouring, carding, spinning, and finally turning yarn into a woven, crocheted, or knitted item.
Short readings and discussions will fuel our understanding as we deepen our experience with wool. We will also explore some ways to incorporate fiber arts into a daily meditative practice.
This series is open to those who are experienced in working with wool, as well as adventurous beginners.
Course Details:
- 4 Saturdays: TBD
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Class Fee: $380
- includes instruction, raw fleece, beverages, snacks and a $75 credit to purchase tools & materials at Hope's Favorite Things)
- Celebration and sharing of finished objects will take place during Last Saturday Spin-in: May 25
- Class is limited to six participants
Art Yarn Class
Come and learn to spin beautiful textured yarns in an old country store and Hope's wool studio.
Bring your wheel with jumbo flyer or use one of hers.
Hope will show you how to work with fiber from her personal flock, including Teeswater, Angora, and newly adopted Gotland.
- Date: TBD
- Workshop Fee: $85 includes instruction/inspiration and fiber.
Shetland for a Day
Join Master Spinner and Shetland Shepherd Judi Lehrhaupt at the shop.
You don't want to miss this!
- Date: TBD
- Class Fee: $100 includes instruction, fiber and lunch
- Introduction to the sheep of Shetland
- A bit of history
- North American Shetland Sheep
- Shetland fleece then and now
- Hands on experience with a variety of Shetland fleeces from Shetland and North America
1. Spinning wheel in working order or drop spindle
2. Adventurous spirit
3. Notebook and writing implement
4. Hand cards, combs, flickers are helpful but there will be some available to share
5. Plastic bags for samples
Mobius Saori Cowl
This fun weaving class will cover some new techniques that will take your plain weaving skill to the next level.
- Dates: TBD
- Instructor: Alisa Schenck of Hemlock Hollow Fiber Arts
- Skill Level: beginner
- Workshop Fee: $80
- Students will come to class with a warped loom. Instructions and supply list will be given after registration.
Using the philosophy of Saori weaving students will be introduced to freestyle weaving using many different fibers.
Our first session will cover getting set up for the mobius cowl and weaving instructions. Our second class will go over the weaving technique that creates the continuous cowl and finishing steps. Get ready to play with lots of texture and let your imaginations run! This is a great project for using up odds and ends of yarn, locks and fiber -- anything goes!
Advanced Weaving Techniques (pick up sticks and patterns)
- Date: TBD
- Skill Level: must be familiar with weaving on a rigid heddle
- Class Fee: $84 + Materials Fee: $30 = $114
- Learn to weave a sampler / table runner
This class is the perfect next step after taking the beginning rigid heddle weaving workshop. Learn a new technique and experience the magic of creating patterns using a simple pick-up stick. You will learn:
- hem stitching, an alternative to knotted fringe done while your project is still on the loom
- how to create a 3rd shed and move beyond the simple over and under of plain weave to create warp and weft floats.
- floating selvedges and when to use them
Bring your own rigid heddle loom warped, set up and ready to weave. (See Warping Help, below.) Details and kit colors available for preview at Hope's Favorite things. You will need:
- 7.5 or 8-dent rigid heddle loom, 12-inch or more weaving width, set up and ready to weave with all accessories
- two shuttles for weaving
- pick-up stick included in materials fee
- tapestry needle
- tape measure
- scissors
Advanced Weaving Techniques (exploring double heddles)
- TBD
- Skill Level: Must be familiar with weaving on a rigid heddle
- Class Fee: $150 + Materials Fee: $20 = $170
- You must have a double heddle kit for your loom!
In this class we will be creating a sampler of double weave techniques. You will learn:
- how to double the width of your loom and also create patterns using a double heddle technique.
- how a double heddle works and how to warp with 2 heddles
- patterns with a double heddle
- double width weaving
- tubular weaving
Bring your own rigid heddle loom. You will need:
- 7.5 or 8-dent rigid heddle loom
- loom accessories
- two shuttles for weaving
WARPING HELP!
If you would like to come in and get help warping your loom before class, call the shop to schedule an appointment.
Warping Assistance Appointment: $25