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IN PLANNING STAGES ...
Leader: Rose Mary & Rebecca
- Needlepoint Sampler/Beginners - BEING SCHEDULED
- Knitted/Beaded Amulet Bag
- Fair Isle Knitting
- Quick Gifts (pincushions, etc.)
- Sheep to Shawl
- Knitted Lace - Start with a bookmark
- Shawl Knit-Along - STARTS IN SEPTEMBER!
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EMBELLISHED TEXTILES EXHIBIT
Leader: National Czech & Slovak Museum
The National Czech & Slovak Museum
April 7 thru October 1, 2006
Workshops and lectures related to the textile exhibit are scheduled on June 8, 9 & 10.
Demonstrations are scheduled throughout the run of the exhibit.
See the museum website for details: Czech Museum
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CROSS STITCH - BEGINNING ** CLASS FULL **
Leader: Rose Mary
Tuesday, August 15 - 6 to 7:30 PM
Purpose: Complete a small project while being introduced to cross stitch techniques. All project supplies included for this class.
Bring: Needlework scissors and your extra set of eyes (if you need them.) You will be stitching during each session.
Fee: $20.00 (plus requested Food Bank donation)
(Pre-registration required; maximum 3)
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KUMIHIMO ** CLASS FULL **
Leader: Rose Mary
Tuesday, August 22 -- 6-7:30 PM
Purpose: Kumihimo is a Japanese braid-making technique that is beautiful ... and easy! A single pattern will be used in this class to make a scissor fob (although many more patterns are available.) The class fee includes your project supplies.
Bring:
* Scissors for cutting paper
* Pencil (#2 is fine)
* Notetaking materials
Fee: $20.00 (Plus requested Food Bank Donation)
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COMMUNITY STITCHING
Leader: Rose Mary & Rebecca
Thursday, August 24 -
10-11am OR 6-7pm
Purpose: Work on holiday projects to be donated to retirement and assisted living centers. Other projects may be started during the year, but that is up to the group.
Bring: A friend and lots of enthusiasm!
Fee: Food Bank Donation requested
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A VILLAGE CHRISTMAS
Leader: Rose Mary
August 26 (4th Saturday) - 9 to 10 AM
Purpose: Come join this fun group whose main goals are stitching chatter, show & tell, and some stitching time so you are ready for next Christmas. Each month Rose Mary also shares the latest holiday charts/kits plus stitching tips.
Join us for conversation, camaraderie and even some stitching. We would love to see you!
Fee: Annual membership fee of $20. (plus requested Food Bank donation)
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KUMIHIMO
Leader: Rose Mary
Monday, August 28 -- 6-7:30 PM
Purpose: Kumihimo is a Japanese braid-making technique that is beautiful ... and easy! A single pattern will be used in this class to make a scissor fob (although many more patterns are available.) The class fee includes your project supplies.
Bring:
* Scissors for cutting paper
* Pencil (#2 is fine)
* Notetaking materials
Fee: $20.00 (Plus requested Food Bank Donation)
(Pre-registration required.)
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STARS FOR A NEW MILLENIUM
Leader:
Saturday, September 2 - 1 PM
Village Needlework is pleased to host a group devoted to completing Tony Minieris Stars for a New Millenium design, an exquisite canvas project.
This group meets on the 1st Saturday of each month.
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SHUTTLE TATTING
Leader: Chris Thomson
Tuesday, September 5 -- 6:30-8 PM
(4 sessions; consecutive Tuesdays)
Purpose: Tatting is an old and beautiful art whose origins are shrouded in mystery. The French name is Frivolite. Hmmm!?
In this class you will learn the basic stitches to make rings and chains with picots, learn how to read different styles of patterns.
Bring:
* 2 Tatting Shuttles
* Sz 10 & 20 Tatting Thread
* Tatted Snowflakes by Vida Sunderman (available at class)
* Notetaking materials
Fee: $40.00 (Plus requested Food Bank Donation)
$15.00 for a single class
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SHUTTLE TATTING
Leader: Chris Thomson
Saturday, September 9 -- 10-11:30 AM
(4 sessions; consecutive Saturdays)
Purpose: Tatting is an old and beautiful art whose origins are shrouded in mystery. The French name is Frivolite. Hmmm!?
In this class you will learn the basic stitches to make rings and chains with picots, learn how to read different styles of patterns.
Bring:
* 2 Tatting Shuttles
* Sz 10 & 20 Tatting Thread
* Tatted Snowflakes by Vida Sunderman (available at class)
* Notetaking materials
Fee: $40.00 (Plus requested Food Bank Donation)
$15.00 for a single class
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STITCH-ALONG - SAMPLERS GROUP #1
Leader: Rose Mary
Monday, September 11
The first Monday of each month is Sampler Day (unless that is a holiday.)
Join one of these this no-fee groups ... no requirement to come to a class, making it easier for your busy schedule.
Join us while we sample different stitches, different types of motifs, different fabrics and threads through our work on samplers selected by you.
Samplers for 2006:
* Mouline Rouge (continued from 2005)
* Floral Sampler
Fee: Again, there is no fee. The only expenses are related to your sampler and your supplies.
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STITCH-ALONG - SAMPLER GROUP #2
Leader: Rose Mary
Monday, September 11
The first Monday of each month is Sampler Day (unless a holiday.)
Join one of these no-fee groups ... no requirement to come to a class, making it easier for your busy schedule.
Join us while we sample different stitches, different types of motifs, different fabrics and threads through our work on samplers selected by you.
Samplers for 2006:
* Group #1 - Mouline Rouge (continued from 2005)
* Group #2 - Floral Sampler (pictured)
Fee: Again, there is no fee. The only expenses are related to your sampler and your supplies.
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KNIT-ALONG -- SOCKS
Leader: Rebecca Roush
Tuesday, September 12 (2nd & 4th Tuesdays)
1-2:30 PM or 6:30-8PM
Purpose:
Learn to knit a basic sock, work on a fun sock with a decorated heel or just have fun working a sock with other knitters. Choose from a variety of sock yarns and patterns.
Take advantage of this opportunity!
Bring:
* Knitting needles
* Sock pattern
* Sock yarn
* Notetaking materials
Fee: Another of our No Fee activities when supplies are purchased here! Otherwise, $5 per session. (Food bank donation requested.)
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COMMUNITY STITCHING
Leader: Rose Mary & Rebecca
Thursday, September 14 -
10-11am OR 6-7pm
Purpose: Work on holiday projects to be donated to retirement and assisted living centers. Other projects may be started during the year, but that is up to the group.
Bring: A friend and lots of enthusiasm!
Fee: Food Bank Donation requested
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CROCHET - MARKET BAG
Leader: Dian Boysen
September 19 (1st of 2 sessions) - 6:30-8 PM
Purpose: Do you need a bag to use when you go to market or a quick trip to the grocery store? If so, this is the class for you! Choose either the Nylon Crochet or Denim Quick Crochet yarns to complete a bag that finishes 11 1/2 inches wide and 18 inches long.
A basic knowledge of crochet is needed.
Bring:
* Notetaking materials
* Crochet Hook - Sz G (7)
* Nylon Crochet or Denim Quick Crochet yarn
(Hooks and yarn are available for purchase before class.)
Fee: $20.00 (plus Food Bank Donation requested)
Pre-registration required.
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KNITTING - BEGINNING ** CLASS FULL **
Leader: Ann Torbert
September 23 - 10-12 AM
(2 sessions)
Purpose: Come join new instructor Ann Torbert to learn basic knitting skills - knit, purl, cast-on, cast-off. Participants will leave with the ability to knit wonderful scarvds and simple face cloths featuring some of the wonderful yarns found at the shop. This class provides a great foundation for advanced classes with Rebecca.
Bring:
* Single Point Knitting needles - Size 8, 9 or 10.
* 1 Skein Worsted Weight Yarn
* Notetaking Materials
(Needles and yarn are available for purchase before class.)
Fee: $25 (plus requested Food Bank Donation)
$40 for you and a friend!
(Pre-registration required)
Bonus! There is a 10% discount on all knitting supplies purchased on the day of class.
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CROCHET - MARKET BAG
Leader: Dian Boysen
September 25 (1st of 2 sessions) - 1-2:30 PM
Purpose: Do you need a bag to use when you go to market or a quick trip to the grocery store? If so, this is the class for you! Choose either the Nylon Crochet or Denim Quick Crochet yarns to complete a bag that finishes 11 1/2 inches wide and 18 inches long.
A basic knowledge of crochet is needed.
Bring:
* Notetaking materials
* Crochet Hook - Sz G (7)
* Nylon Crochet or Denim Quick Crochet yarn
(Hooks and yarn are available for purchase before class.)
Fee: $20.00 (plus Food Bank Donation requested)
Pre-registration required.
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KNIT-ALONG -- SOCKS
Leader: Rebecca Roush
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
1-2:30 PM (no evening sessions in August)
Purpose:
Learn to knit a basic sock, work on a fun sock with a decorated heel or just have fun working a sock with other knitters. Choose from a variety of sock yarns and patterns.
Take advantage of this opportunity!
Bring:
* Knitting needles
* Sock pattern
* Sock yarn
* Notetaking materials
Fee: Another of our No Fee activities when supplies are purchased here! Otherwise, $5 per session. (Food bank donation requested.)
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BOBBIN LACE - INTRODUCTION TO
Leader: Anita Hansen
Saturday, October 14
Purpose: Handmade lace is becoming popular once again. Bobbin Lace, probably a term you recognize, is one such type of lace. If you ever wondered how to make sense of all those bobbins, here is your chance! It may look confusing but it can be very simple.
Learn the basic stitches to create a sampler bookmark. Techniques include: cloth stitch, whole stitch, half stitch, Torchon ground, spider motif and how to begin and end a bookmark.
The class will meet once -- 6 hours (plus a break for lunch.)
Try your hand at this heirloom technique.
1, 6-hour session --- 9AM to 4 PM
(Bring a sack lunch or get lunch elsewhere ... up to you!)
Fee: $50 (plus supplies)
Supplies: $60 (includes 18 inch pillow, pins, thread and bobbins)
Note: Some of you may have a bobbin lace pillow and possibly bobbins. If so, the supply cost is less. Please contact Rose Mary for specifics.
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ROC DAY PARTY!
Leader: Rebecca Roush
Date: Saturday, January 13th, 2007!
Traditionally Roc Day was the day spinners went back to work after the Christmas holidays. This year we are celebrating Rock Day at Village Needlework.
Local spinners and fiber workers of all kinds are invited to to celebrate with us from 10AM - 5PM. Bring something for a potluck. Bring a project to work on ... be prepared to have fun and make new friends.
Fee: There is no fee associated with this event.
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