Beginning Spinning On a Spinning Wheel

Taught by Yvonne Madsen,
Two 3-hour classes Session 1: Sunday,  October 10,  17,  11:30–2:30
Session 2: Sunday,  November 7,  14,  11:30–2:30

For the very beginning spinner. You will make your own two and three ply yarn using wool roving. Yvonne is a wonderful enthusiastic spinner,  and a great patient teacher to learn spinning from! Use your own wheel or arrange for the use of a shop wheel. Materials fee to teacher: $20.00 class fee $60.00 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TAKING CLASSES AT NW HANDSPUN YARNS:

1. Class fee must be paid in advance to register for classes, no later than 3 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellation of class by student must be prior to 3 days for refund. No refund for class if student cancelled within three days of the start of class.

2. Minimum class enrollment : 3 students. 

3. Please arrive to class 10 minutes prior to the start of class, so class can begin on time. 

4. Materials list for the class will be provided to each student at the time of registration. 

5. Please gather/purchase your materials ahead of class time. 

6. Classes are structured for: (b) beginner, (i) intermediate, (a) advanced

Open house

Open House

Friday, October 8

5–8pm

Come celebrate with us for a welcoming party for Meg and goodbye to Nancy as these two transition into new roles. We’ll have food, music and lots of fun!

Toothbrush Rugmaking

Renee Baranek

Two 3-hour classes Monday & Wednesday of same week, 4:00–7:00pm

Session 1: September 27, 29
Session 2: November 15, 17

Learn how to easily craft a fabric rug using a “toothbrush” as your tool.

This is not braiding or crocheting, it’s a technique beginning in Sweden and used by the Amish. It’s easy on your hands and wrists, so if you have trouble crocheting rugs, this is for you. During the first class, you’ll learn about choosing the best materials, a quick and easy way to make your fabric strips, as well as joining your pieces with no sewing.

You can finish a rug in 8 hours if you wish, so this is a fast way to create a custom-colored rug to warm the tootsies of those you love!

See materials list provided at registration
Class fee $45.00 Skill level (b)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TAKING CLASSES AT NW HANDSPUN YARNS:
1.    Class fee must be paid in advance to register for classes, no later than 3 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellation of class by student must be prior to 3 days for refund. No refund for class if student cancelled within three days of the start of class.
2.    Minimum class enrollment : 3 students.
3.    Please arrive to class 10 minutes prior to the start of class, so class can begin on time.
4.    Materials list for the class will be provided to each student at the time of registration
5.    Please gather/purchase your materials ahead of class time.
6.    Classes are structured for: (b) beginner, (i) intermediate, (a) advanced

Weave a Rag Rug or Rag Bag

Nancy Bjerke

One 4-hour class.

Friday, 11:00–3:00pm December 10

In this fun class you will use your rigid heddle loom or table loom to warp and weave a rag rug or bag. Nancy will take the beginner and intermediate student through the process of figuring warp, warping and weaving your fabric. This is a fun class and you will enjoy the process of working with fabric scraps for weaving!

See materials list at registration
Class fee $40.00 Skilllevel(b-i)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TAKING CLASSES AT NW HANDSPUN YARNS:
1.    Class fee must be paid in advance to register for classes, no later than 3 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellation of class by student must be prior to 3 days for refund. No refund for class if student cancelled within three days of the start of class.
2.    Minimum class enrollment : 3 students.
3.    Please arrive to class 10 minutes prior to the start of class, so class can begin on time.
4.    Materials list for the class will be provided to each student at the time of registration
5.    Please gather/purchase your materials ahead of class time.
6.    Classes are structured for: (b) beginner, (i) intermediate, (a) advanced

 

Beginning Weaving

Sondra Rose

Six 3-hour classes.

Fridays, 2:00–5:00pm

October 1, 8, 15, 22, skip a week, Nov. 5, 12

This class has been restructured for the beginner and intermediate beginner student.

For beginners, learn the basics of 4 shaft weaving. Sondra will teach the very beginning student to warp the loom 3 times, read pattern drafts, and weave a variety of patterns, including plain weave, twill, monk’s belt, overshot and others.

For the intermediate student, Sondra will have you work new weaving drafts and work more independently. Bring your own loom or use one of ours. $10.00 material fee paid to teacher. See materials list  at registration for other supplies.
Class fee $115.00 Skilllevel(b-i)

DYOS-Design Your Own Sweater Class!

Joanne Clark

Raglan

Six 1.5-hour classes. Thursdays 1:00–2:30pm

Sept. 23, Oct. 7, 21, Nov. 4, 18, Dec. 2

This popular class is like the eveready battery – it keeps going and going and going!

In this class you will choose and knit a sweater design of your choice.

This is a chance to make that sweater you’ve always wanted to make—Fair isle, Raglan, Cardigan, round yoke, Bohus, Aran, Norwegian, Two Color, are just some of the options to choose from.

Class is structured so that there are knitting weeks between class times.

Joanne is especially skilled in teaching you to make sweaters that “fit.”

See materials list at time of registration

Class Fee $90.00

Skilllevel(i-a)

Gansey Sampler

Janna Kilburn

Two 5.5-hour classes with a lunch break

Saturdays 11:00–4:30pm

November 13, 20

Using Beth Brown Reinsel’s book and Janna’s experience knitting ganseys, you will be guided through all the basic steps of knitting this pullover textured sweater.

You’ll learn gussets, patterns, including cables, and finishing techniques.

Required materials list given at registration

Class fee $75.00 Skill level(i)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TAKING CLASSES AT NW HANDSPUN YARNS:
1.    Class fee must be paid in advance to register for classes, no later than 3 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellation of class by student must be prior to 3 days for refund. No refund for class if student cancelled within three days of the start of class.
2.    Minimum class enrollment : 3 students.
3.    Please arrive to class 10 minutes prior to the start of class, so class can begin on time.
4.    Materials list for the class will be provided to each student at the time of registration
5.    Please gather/purchase your materials ahead of class time.
6.    Classes are structured for: (b) beginner, (i) intermediate, (a) advanced

Hand Knit Socks with Double Pointed Needles

Nancy Bjerke

Two 2-hour classes

Session 1: Wednesday, October 20, 27, 3:00–5:00

Session 2: Tuesdays, December 14, 21, 3:00–5:00

Prerequisite: Intermediate, with a mastery basics of knitting (k, p, co, bo, inc, dec.)

Experience with knitting in the round is helpful, but not required.

Once you discover how comfortable, well-fitting and beautiful hand- knit socks are, you’ll never be able to wear anything else! You will learn the process of special cast on for a stretchy cuff, the classic turned heel, wedge toe decreases, and the Kitchener Stitch using DPN’s (double pointed needles).

We’ll make a small sock in this class with instructions given for any size sock. Materials list for needed supplies given at registration

Class fee $40.00 Skill level (i)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TAKING CLASSES AT NW HANDSPUN YARNS:
1.    Class fee must be paid in advance to register for classes, no later than 3 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellation of class by student must be prior to 3 days for refund. No refund for class if student cancelled within three days of the start of class.
2.    Minimum class enrollment : 3 students.
3.    Please arrive to class 10 minutes prior to the start of class, so class can begin on time.
4.    Materials list for the class will be provided to each student at the time of registration
5.    Please gather/purchase your materials ahead of class time.
6.    Classes are structured for: (b) beginner, (i) intermediate, (a) advanced

Magic Loop Hand Knit Socks

Janna Kilburn

Three 1.5-hour classes.

Mondays, 5:00–6:30pm

October 4, 11, 18

Learn to knit socks on a long circular needle – the Magic Loop Way!

Once you realize how easy it is to make socks on the circular needle, you’ll soon transfer this technique to other knitted items, like sleeves, mitts, and so on. Come take this class from a patient, wonderful teacher and learn the Magic Loop!

See materials list for needed supplies

Class fee $45.00 Skilllevel(i)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TAKING CLASSES AT NW HANDSPUN YARNS:
1.    Class fee must be paid in advance to register for classes, no later than 3 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellation of class by student must be prior to 3 days for refund. No refund for class if student cancelled within three days of the start of class.
2.    Minimum class enrollment : 3 students.
3.    Please arrive to class 10 minutes prior to the start of class, so class can begin on time.
4.    Materials list for the class will be provided to each student at the time of registration
5.    Please gather/purchase your materials ahead of class time.
6.    Classes are structured for: (b) beginner, (i) intermediate, (a) advanced

Beginning Knitting

Debbie Carpenter

Two 2-hour classes. Mondays 5:00–7:00pm

Session 1: September 20, 27

Session 2: October 11, 18

Session 3: November 8, 15

Session 4: December 6, 13

Learn how to knit during the first class, and come back for follow up and more techniques at the second class.

You will learn the four basics of knitting: the knit stitch, the purl stitch, cast on, and bind off (plus a couple other neat tricks!).

There will be lots of time to practice in class so you will learn to correct mistakes as you go, and will return home to knit confidently. See materials list at time of registration

Class Fee $40.00 Skilllevel(b)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TAKING CLASSES AT NW HANDSPUN YARNS:
1.    Class fee must be paid in advance to register for classes, no later than 3 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellation of class by student must be prior to 3 days for refund. No refund for class if student cancelled within three days of the start of class.
2.    Minimum class enrollment : 3 students.
3.    Please arrive to class 10 minutes prior to the start of class, so class can begin on time.
4.    Materials list for the class will be provided to each student at the time of registration
5.    Please gather/purchase your materials ahead of class time.
6.    Classes are structured for: (b) beginner, (i) intermediate, (a) advanced

Crochet for Beginners

Debbie Carpenter

Two 2-hour classes.Your choice of session.

Thursdays 5:00–7:00pm

Session 1: October 14, 21

Session 2: December 2, 9

For the beginner: Debbie will show you how to crochet, how to read a pattern, and create two different crochet projects. Debbie is a fun and funny teacher! You’ll love this class! See materials list. $35.00 Skill level (b)

Judith MacKenzie McCuin: Spinning for Twinned Mittens

Saturday/Sunday, November 20 & 21,
10:00–4:30 each day
Bring your wheels and come learn about spinning particular fleece types and fleece parts used for twinned knitting.

Judith will teach techniques specific for this type of Norwegian knitting. You will go home with fleece and yarn to make a warm pair of twinned mittens for winter!

Class fee $110.00 includes fiber materials. Please bring Potluck snacks to go with sandwich makings provided by the shop.

 

Drop Spindle

Margaret Magic
One 2.5-hour class

Session 1: Friday, October 15, 3:00–5:30

Session 2: Thursday, November 11, 11:00–1:30

Margaret will teach you how to spin and ply on a drop spindle. Take a drop spindle with you anywhere and spin yarn for your knitting and weaving projects. Margaret loves to drop spindle anywhere at anytime, and will love to share her knowledge with you about top whorl spindling. See materials list in store.

Class fee $30.00 Skilllevel(b)

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TAKING CLASSES AT NW HANDSPUN YARNS:
1.    Class fee must be paid in advance to register for classes, no later than 3 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellation of class by student must be prior to 3 days for refund. No refund for class if student cancelled within three days of the start of class.
2.    Minimum class enrollment : 3 students.
3.    Please arrive to class 10 minutes prior to the start of class, so class can begin on time.
4.    Materials list for the class will be provided to each student at the time of registration
5.    Please gather/purchase your materials ahead of class time.
6.    Classes are structured for: (b) beginner, (i) intermediate, (a) advanced

Beginning Spinning On a Spinning Wheel

Yvonne Madsen
Two 3-hour classes

Session 1: Sunday, October 10, 17, 11:30–2:30

Session 2: Sunday, November 7, 14, 11:30–2:30

For the very beginning spinner. You will make your own two and three ply yarn using wool roving. Yvonne is a wonderful enthusiastic spinner, and a great patient teacher to learn spinning from! Use your own wheel or arrange for the use of a shop wheel.

Materials fee to teacher: $20.00

Class fee $60.00 Skill level B

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TAKING CLASSES AT NW HANDSPUN YARNS:

1.    Class fee must be paid in advance to register for classes, no later than 3 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellation of class by student must be prior to 3 days for refund. No refund for class if student cancelled within three days of the start of class.

2.    Minimum class enrollment : 3 students.

3.    Please arrive to class 10 minutes prior to the start of class, so class can begin on time.

4.    Materials list for the class will be provided to each student at the time of registration

5.    Please gather/purchase your materials ahead of class time.

6.    Classes are structured for: (b) beginner, (i) intermediate, (a) advanced

 

NW Handspun Yarns - Ownership changes and looking forward

From Nancy—Some people say that autumn time is like New Year’s, and I fall into that category. I’ve always seen fall as the beginning of a new year. It coincides with the schools starting, and after a summer time of fun and good weather it’s time to start again with the routines of fall and beginning winter.

For those of you who do not yet know of the biggest change for me and the shop: the shop has SOLD to a new owner! You know the new owner: Meg! She has worked with many of you to select knitting projects, support you in your weaving, and repair your spinning wheels. When I decided that it was time for me to move on after 10 years of loving and doing this shop, Meg stepped up and will continue our LYS!

So, as you flock back to the shop this year for your autumn projects, please welcome Meg with your support! She will continue to make this shop all that you have loved and appreciated. I thank you for your support and learning so much from YOU all!

For more information about my transition, please go to my blog at blogger: “As the Wheel Turns.” I will continue to be around, as this is MY LOCAL YARN SHOP, where I buy materials and teach! Happy days to you all as you follow your fiber dreams! —Love, Nancy

From Meg—Greetings! I am excited (and slightly terrified) at the idea of taking the helm of our wonderful shop. I have learned many lessons since we opened full time 5 years ago, the most important of which being how interconnected we all are. A day doesn't go by in the store where connections aren't made and usually they are surprising (sometimes they are unexpected).

So much in life boils down to community and I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to continue to be a part of the culture of NW Handspun Yarns. I am looking forward to many more years sharing my home-away-from-home with you all! Thank you for giving me the opportunity. I'm looking forward to it! —Meg