CLASSES

We believe one of the secrets to staying young is to never stop learning. Why not expand your horizons and take a class?

We have a regularly changing selection of classes. Some are listed below, but be sure to give us a call to ask about last minute additions.

Knitting & Crocheting Classes

WALK-IN Knitting Clinic

Having a problem with your knitting projects? Need some help deciphering a pattern? Want to change the shape or size of a garment? Let the "Knitting Doctor" cure what ails you.

The clinic is open every Tuesday evening, 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

Visits are $18 (or 6 classes for $90). All skill levels are welcome.

Beginner Knitting on Saturdays

We heard you! We are now offering a beginner knitting class on Saturdays from 10:30-noon. This is an open format class suitable for everyone from complete newbies to experienced beginners who need a little help to take it to the next level. Each class is $18, or purchase 6 for $90. No commitment is required but we do ask that you call so we can save a seat for you. Email us if you have questions.

Get Set to Crochet
Elaine Banville will be teaching an open (come when you can) crochet class on Tuesday mornings starting October 9. She'll start with the basics and then build skills. Classes are from 10:30-noon, and each class is $18 or buy a class "card" and get six classes for the price of five. 

Weaving

A New Summer Weaving Class!

We call this class Tea for Two! . . . iced tea, that is. Invite a best friend for a summer time picnic, complete with a refreshing cold drink, and a pair of brightly colored cotton placemats hand woven by YOU!

This class will introduce students to a color and weave effect known as Log Cabin, using two shuttles with two alternating weft colors. It appears quite complicated but surprisingly is simple plain weave. Placemats will be hemstitched, a lovely
finishing technique that is done while your piece is on the loom.

This is an advanced beginner level class. Students should be familiar with reading a weaving draft, winding a warp, and dressing a loom.

Six sessions, Monday evenings, 6-8:30pm

June 17, 24, July 1, 15, 22, 29

Six student maximum and two instructors!

Betsy Martin and Margaret B. Russell

Class cost - $260 includes use of 4 shaft Schacht table loom & weaving tools.

Fiber fee - $15

For more information or to reserve a space, contact:

Betsy - A Loom with a View

978-463-9276

betsy@aloomwithaview.com

or

Margaret - Antrim Handweaving, Studio & Study

978-465-8457

antrimhandweaving@comcast.net

 

A Woven Journey
Over six weeks, you will travel to the land of weaving.  Here is your opportunity to learn its language, discuss project planning, read a weaving draft (directions for constructing woven fabrics), measure fibers on a warping board, dress a loom, and WEAVE.   A sampler, otherwise known as a gamp, of plain and twill weaves will be woven while you discover color interaction and pattern structure.

No experience necessary. If you have never woven or need a full refresher, this class is for you.

This course is conducted at the beautiful Antrim Handweaving Studio and Study in nearby Byfield, MA.

Six student maximum and two instructors!

Monday evenings, 6-8:30pm

March 4 through April 8, 2013 (April 15th is reserved as a "rain date" in the event of a snowstorm.) 

Instructors: Margaret B. Russell and Betsy Martin

Class cost - $250 includes use of 4 shaft Schacht table loom & weaving tools.

Fiber fee - $32
This class is currently full. Please check back for future classes or sign up to receive our newsletter to stay informed.

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A Spring Overshot Scarf

Presented by  Antrim Handweaving Studio and Study 

Monday evenings, 6:00 - 8:30PM 

April 22 through June 3, 2013 

The weave structure known as Overshot has traditionally been used in the coverlets woven in early American history. Combine traditional and contemporary fibers in today's far-reaching colors, select from a plethora of overshot pattern chioces, and you'll have all the elements for a sensational scarf. 

This 6 session class allows the beginning weaver to advance skills by exploring a new weave structure while working with a fiber combination that includes bamboo, silk, wool and mohair. Finishing techiques include hemstitching, fringe supplementation and fringe twisting. 

Prerequisites: Students should be familiar with a weaving draft, winding a warp, and dressing a loom. 

Six student maximum and two instructors! 

Class cost $250 inculdes the use of a four shaft table loom and weaving tools.  Materials cost $48. 

Call or email for more information.