Melissa Shirley Designs and Classes, Classes, Classes!!

 Deborah Jarchow will be back for two exciting weaving classes! After many years of teaching knitting and crochet, Deborah discovered that weaving encompasses her love of fiber, texture, and color. Since 1996, she has worked as a full-time weaver. She has won numerous awards and written for national publications. She is a talented teacher and a popular Stitches instructor.

Please call or stop by the shop to reserve your space, select your materials, and pay course fee. So that we can make arrangements for lunch, please note any dietary restrictions.

626-793-5217

Monday, August 17 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Color and Weave Sampler Scarf

Description: Learn to get outstanding color pattern effects using a rigid heddle loom.  Make your weaving look like complicated patterns with very little effort.  If you are already familiar with the rigid heddle loom, this class will help you master more advanced techniques.  If you are a new weaver, the technique is not too difficult to learn.  This type of weaving is portable, easy and fun and can add variety to your fiber abilities.  This workshop introduces students to color patterns on the rigid heddle loom.  They will learn how to control their shuttles for smooth edges.  During the day we will warp the loom and weave a sampler scarf that teaches several color patterns.  Along the way, we’ll discuss various techniques for rigid heddle weaving and finishing techniques.

Note: Instructor will provide rigid heddle loom for class unless you wish to use your own loom. 

Materials List: Rigid heddle loom with 7.5 or 8 dent reed, clamps, warping peg, threading and sley hooks, 250 yards each of worsted weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors.  (Think white and black.)  Yarn should be smooth, at least 2 ply, strong and not hairy.  2 stick shuttles or 2 boat shuttles and bobbins, tape measure, scissors, tapestry needle, cardboard tube from inside a paper towel roll, 2 brown paper grocery bags.

Maximum Class Size: 10 Participants

$100 (includes lunch)

Monday, October 26 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Zig Zag Scarf: Beginning Pick Up Technique

Note: Instructor will provide rigid heddle loom for class unless you wish to use your own loom and pick up sticks.

Materials List:  Rigid heddle loom with 7.5 or 8 dent reed, clamps, warping peg, threading and sley hooks, 1 pick up stick, 1 stick shuttle or boat shuttle and bobbin, scissors, tapestry needle, cardboard tube from inside a paper towel roll, 2 brown paper grocery bags.  150 yards worsted weight solid color yarn for the warp, 200 yards worsted weight yarn in a slow color change.  Yarns should be at least 2 ply.

Maximum Class Size: 10 Participants

$100 (includes lunch)

Knitting

Margaret Williams has a few workshops planned.

Entrelac Workshop

Thursday, July 9

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

$25.00

Learn the basics of this interesting form of directional knitting! 

Slip Stitch Cowl or Scarf
Thursday September 17, October 8
1:00 - 4:00
$110 kit and instruction
You need to come in and pick your color combinations by July 17 so we can order your kit.


Needlepoint

FOOTBALL SANTA

Gina will be teaching Kathy Sckenkel's Football Santa September 26 1-5.
Reserve your spot today. You will need to tell us what school you will be rooting for by the first of August so we can get your canvas ordered.
Class Fee $40.00
Canvas Fee $95.00
Threads $66.00


Patti Mann Worship House
This is 12 x 12 canvas on 13 mesh. It can come with or without the cross.
This is a two day workshop October 3 1 - 5 and October 4 12 - 4.
The canvas fee is $144.00
Class Fee $100.00
Threads To be determined.