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Winter 2010 Classes

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Knitting

Beginning Knitting                                                                                               Teacher: Darlene Umble
Mon.  Jan 11, 18                                                                                                    10:00AM-12:00 Noon
Class limit: 6                                                                                                         Cost: $25 plus materials

This class is designed mainly for the student who has never knitted before.  However, if it has been a while since you held knitting needles in your hands, this would also be a good class where you can refresh your skills.  You will learn the basics of knitting such as casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, garter stitch, stockinette stitch, binding off, and reading a simple pattern.  All of these techniques will be covered while making a simple dishcloth. 

 

Classic Socks                                                                                                         Teacher: Darlene Umble
Tues,  Jan 12, 19, 26                                                                                                          6:30PM-8:30PM
Class limit:8                                                                                                            Cost $35 plus materials
           
Hand-knitted socks continue to be very popular projects.  If you have never tried making some of your own, this may be the time to jump on board and give it a try.  In this class you will learn the classic construction of socks using double pointed needles. 

 

Felted Clogs (Slippers)                                                                                         Teacher: Darlene Umble
Mon   Jan 25,  Feb 1, 8                                                                                                           10AM-12PM
Class limit:8                                                                                                            Cost $35 plus materials
           
 This class is great for someone who has already mastered the basic knit and purl stitches and would like to learn some additional knitting techniques.  In this class you will learn how to make a stitch (m1), slip slip knit (ssk), wrap and turn (w&t).  We will use these techniques while making short rows.  This pattern also requires the making of a double sole.  After the clog is knit you will be given tips on how to do the felting.  Come and join us for this great class and when done you will have a warm pair of slippers to keep your toes warm during this cold winter season.

 

Knitted Hat                                                                                                           Teacher: Darlene Umble
Mon  March 1, 8                                                                                                                      10AM-12PM
Class limit:8                                                                                                            Cost $25 plus materials
           
 Using the free Jejune hat pattern from Berroco, you will learn a new knitting technique where yo’s are used to produce an interesting affect throughout the hat.  This hat is knit on double pointed needles and uses only two hanks of Berroco’s Inca Gold yarn.

 

 


Intro to Fair Isle Knitting: Easy Felted Tote Bag   (Evening class)                 Teacher: Jackie Lauffer
Wed. Feb 3, 10, 24                                                                                  Feb 3, only 10:00AM-1:00PM  
                                                                                                                 Feb 10, 24  10:00AM-12:PM
Class limit:8                                                                                                            Cost $40 plus materials

If you’ve been afraid to try Fair Isle, this beautiful and practical felted tote bag is the perfect way to learn how to do stranded colorwork.  In this class, you’ll be assisted with color choice and yarn selection, then we’ll cast on and learn to read Fair Isle pattern charts!  A two-handed, two strand technique will be used.  If you can knit and purl confidently, English OR Continental method, you can learn to knit Fair Isle.

 

 PENNY RUGS

Winter Posies Penny Rug     (evening class)                                                       Teacher: Terri Leamer
Tues   Jan 12, 26                                                                                                             6:30PM-8:30PM           Class limit: 10                                                                           Registration fee: $25, Materials cost: $30

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Winter Posies Penny Rug     (daytime class)                                                      Teacher: Terri Leamer
Weds   Feb 10, 24                                                                                                               10AM- 12PM
Class limit: 10                                                                           Registration fee: $25, Materials cost: $30

 Not all traditional penny rugs were made using circles.  In the 19th Century  penny rugs were just as often made from appliquéd woolen pieces.  In this class we will use the blanket stitch and appliqué techniques to create a floral table runner.  The sample is made in the reds and greens so beloved by women in the mid 19th Century making it very fitting for the holidays..

 

RUG HOOKING

Beginning Rug Hooking                                                                                       Teacher: Peg Kauffman 
 Thurs   Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11                                                                                   10:00AM-12:00 Noon 
Class limit: 10                                                                      Registration fee: $45 plus Materials cost:  $45

Material cost may be paid at time of class.  A  frame is required.  You may bring your own or one will be available for a $25 refundable deposit if returned in three months.

This class will teach the basic skills of rug hooking, enabling the student to complete a small mat that can be used as a wall hanging or a pillow.  You will choose your project using one of three primitive rug hooking patterns.  Come and join one of our most popular classes offered here at OPW.  But beware, it can be addicting!!!

*** No Saturday class has been scheduled during the winter.  However, if there is enough interest and we can get a minimum class size of 5, we would be glad to try to schedule a Saturday class.  Please call or email and give us your name if you are interested.

 

 

RUG BRAIDING (Rug or Frame for Hooked Rug)

Beginning Rug Braiding                                                                                       Teacher: Marie Kurtz
Tues Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, March 2                                                                                         9:30AM-12PM
Class limit: 6                                                                                                      Registration fee:$55 plus
                                           Material costs will depend on type and size of project:  Estimated : $30-$50

Learn the basic techniques of rug braiding by making a 6”x 18” runner that can be expanded to a larger rug or attach braids to a previously hooked rug. 
Bring your own hooked rug if you want to attach the braids. In addition to the rug also bring your own darning needle and quilt batting.


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