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The NeedleArts Market 2011 Classes
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, Ohio
June 11-13, 2011
Education begins June 9 |
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TT201 Strick-ly Shawls
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · Noon - 3:00 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C111
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Candace Strick
Knit a purely relaxing, beautifully fitted shawl without any hassle of reading patterns or charts. Use any weight yarn, any size needles, make it any size. Worked from the top down, this shawl incorporates easy shaping that makes it stay on your shoulders. You can finish it off in any number of different ways ... bind off, easy crochet edge bind off, or knit a ruffly border.
Students should bring: about 2 ounces of any weight yarn and appropriately sized needles, one crochet hook the same size as needles.
Class Max: 31
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TT202 Bodacious Beading
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Technique (needlepoint - intermediate)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · Noon - 3:00 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C112
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Alice Borge
Think you hate beads? This class will change your mind. Discuss and learn single bead attachment, single line beading, brick stitch method, skip tent beading, basketweave beading and beading with wire. Come see many examples and be inspired. Students will be using easy to see 13 mesh.
Students should bring: 9x9 stretcher bars and tacks along with usual stitching supplies.
Materials Fee: $15 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 16
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TT204 Profit from Learning Continental Knitting
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Technique (knitting - all levels)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · Noon - 3:00 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C114
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Leslye Solomon
There's nothing wrong with the American/English method of knitting, which requires winding with your right hand; however, you and your customers, whether right or left-handed, will benefit from knitting faster and with fewer imperfections. As yarn smoothly dispenses from your left hand, you will be able to seed stitch or rib with only a slight turn of the wrist. In this three-hour class, new and experienced knitters will begin knitting using this more ergonomic, faster and potentially pain-reducing method. During the practice and instruction to achieve the technique, you'll begin to understand the benefits for you and your store.
Students should bring: Aran weight smooth light color wool and size 9 needles, one black pen with a roller-type tip.
Class Max: 35
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TB205 Creating eNewsletter Campaigns
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Business (business)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · Noon - 3:00 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C115
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Leslie Cumming
eNewsletters are a powerful communication, sales and measurement tool that allows businesses to regularly distribute value added news and company product and class information to target customers. They not only create a conversation but enable you to maintain consistent contact with existing customers, and build new customers via recipients who often forward them to others. In this seminar, we'll discuss, break down and construct what makes an effective Newsletter and how you can create an eNewsletter plan and program for your business. We'll also discuss online programs and tools to disseminate, create and manage said program.
Student should bring: pen and paper.
Homework: Come prepared with examples of newsletters you like and don't like.
Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 30
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TT207 Shading - The Last Class You Will Need
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Technique (needlepoint - all levels)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · Noon - 6:00 pm
Sponsored By: Rainbow Gallery, Zweigart, Caron Collection, ThreadworX
Room: C121
Admission: Member $80.00 ~ Non-Member $100.00
Speaker: Adrienne Spencer
Demystify shading for your customer, sell more canvases and stitch more sophisticated projects. During this workshop you will create a shading techniques sampler for reference in your shop or personal library. The class covers multiple techniques of shading with yarns and stitches, needle painting and three types of thread blending. Models and guidelines will help clarify how and when to use these techniques.
Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 35
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TT208 A Brick & Mortar Advantage: Offering Personal, Profitable Instruction
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · Noon - 6:00 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C122
Admission: Member $80.00 ~ Non-Member $100.00
Speaker: Cat Bordhi
I've used my professional training, love of teaching and years of honing instructional strategies to help many discouraged shop owners streamline and improve their delivery of knitting help without jeopardizing profits or tying up staff who need to be helping others. I've identified eleven common-sense keys that enable shops to satisfy customer needs so they become loyal shop supporters. You'll digest and practice the keys by practicing in class, so you'll return to your shop confident to begin applying them. What was a former aggravation will become an enjoyable interaction that enhances your profit margin, builds community and refuels you.
Students should bring: note-taking materials.
Class Max: 32
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TT209 Pinstriped Knitting
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · Noon - 6:00 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C123
Admission: Member $80.00 ~ Non-Member $100.00
Speaker: Lily Chin
This is a quick and easy way of creating complicated looking fabric with slimming optical effects. Infuse other colors for different "rhythms." Make increases, decreases and counting stitches simpler. Throw in some textures for added seeming-complexity.
Students should bring: two or more contrasting colored, worsted weight yarns; a circular knitting needle size 8 or 9; a cable needle; graph paper, 4 squares to the inch preferable.
Homework: Begin with any color of supplies below, cast on 12 sts, knit 4 rows garter.
Materials Fee: $1 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 32
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TT210 Tunisian Crochet 101
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Technique (crochet - beginner)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · Noon - 3:00 pm
Sponsored By: ChiaoGoo/WestingBridge LLC
Room: C124
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Marty Miller
Tunisian crochet (once called Afghan Stitch) is a happy marriage of knitting and crochet, and a great way to teach knitters and new stitchers how to crochet. You will learn the basic stitches, some intermediate stitches, shaping techniques and more. We'll talk about how to teach Tunisian and what some good beginner projects would be. Find out what all the buzz is about and why everyone is "going Tunisian!"
Students should bring: plain, solid colored, worsted weight yarn (cotton is good), scissors, yarn needle. One ChiaoGoo Tunisian hook will be given to each student. Other ChiaoGoo Tunisian style hooks will be available to try.
Materials Fee: $4 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 26
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TT211 2 Mittens on 2 Circs
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · Noon - 6:00 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C125
Admission: Member $80.00 ~ Non-Member $100.00
Antje Gillingham
Fingerless mittens are timeless, their designs limitless and they are hot items for the cooler seasons in ANY state! We will be using this quick, gratifying project to learn how to knit in the round on 2 circular needles and then try working a set 2 at a time. The embellishments such as cabled bands and knitted flowers not only push up the level of difficulty, they also add interest and uniqueness to the mittens. Challenge yourself as you try different techniques. Once the basics are mastered, step out of the box and let your inner designer take over!
Students should bring: 4 balls of light-colored worsted weight yarn in different colors, size 5 circular knitting needles (one of each 16" and 24"), point protectors, 3 regular stitch markers, 2 lockable stitch markers, tapestry needle, normal knitting supplies such as scissors, crochet hook, etc.
Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 20
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TB214 Share Your Passion - Teach
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Business (business)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · Noon - 3:00 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C212
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Gwen Bortner
We love our craft and we want to share it with everyone in hopes that they will fall in love with it too. But there is more to teaching than just knowing the skill being taught. Whether just getting started or an experienced veteran, there is always more to learn. Learn tips and tricks to improve your teaching technique, discover the method to converting a project into a class and gain insights on managing the business aspects of this very fun and enjoyable profession.
Students should bring: note taking supplies
Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 40
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TB215 Effective Merchandising and Branding
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Business (business)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · Noon - 3:00 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C214
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Audrey Wagner
Getting customers to your store is only part of the equation, now it's time to maximize the sale. Learn how to brand your store and your products, get your customers to advertise for you (without realizing it), and merchandise your store for organization, shopability and inspiration. Get better curb appeal to attract new walk-by customers, as well as the new DIY stitching generation. Use these techniques with Effective Marketing.
Students should bring: note taking supplies
Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 50
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TT301 Knitting it Now: Adventures in New Yarns, Colors & Techniques
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sponsored By: Prism Arts and Trendsetter Yarns
Room: C110
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speakers: Laura Bryant and Barry Klein
This class approaches the latest and greatest in fiber, colors and technique with lots of hands-on swatching. Many new yarns are worked not as yarns but as embellishments; color is so much more than a solid sweater; color and technique together can spell wow! Join Laura and Barry as two of the industry's most creative minds walk you through what they're exploring now with an eye towards making your store come alive with new samples. Bring knitting excitement to your customers and never say "I don't know what to do with this yarn" again!
Students should bring: 3 or 4 knitting needles, straight or circular, ranging from size 6 to size 10
Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 50
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TT302 Skirts For Every Body
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C111
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Candace Eisner Strick
Most knitted skirt patterns call for a turned down waistband with an insertion of elastic. This creates a bulky area of fabric right where most people don't want it! With Candace's unique new method you can banish that bulk, plus learn all the necessary techniques required to knit a custom-fit skirt. Sample some of the fun and flirty options you can use on your skirt, from ruffles, to inserts, to handkerchief hemlines.
Students should bring: worsted weight yarn and appropriately sized needles.
Class Max: 31
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TT304 Finishing Sweaters Can be a Happy Ending
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Technique (knitting - all levels)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C114
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Leslye Solomon
Your customers have a wide variety of knitting expertise, but too many lack basic finishing skills. With this hands-on and empowering class, you will learn marketable secrets of finishing and, thereby, reduce customer failure and complaints. Learn how to best provide and sell finishing services. Practice special ways to perform the following: blocking, neatly sew shoulders; pick up stitches; begin and sew side and sleeve seams; graft ribbing; install zippers, drop shoulders, set-in sleeves; crochet for knits, and invisibly weave tails. Improve your skills so that you can impart this information to maximize your customers' success and, ultimately, your profit.
Students should bring: two swatches of homework to class; yarn sewing needles provided.
Homework: Yarn: smooth, Aran wt wool in a light color, 4.5mm (US 7) ndls for rib & 5.5mm (US 9) for St st. Make 2 identical samples to practice on in class. Gauge not important for samples. Using smaller ndl, CO 21 sts leaving 20" tail. Row 1: WS - p1, (k1, p1) to end. Row 2: RS - k1, (p1, k1) to end. Continue making k1, p1 ribbing for 15 rows ending with a WS row (ready to do RS row). Change to larger ndls and St st for 21 rows. (The knit side is the side with the knit sts at each edge of the ribbing; the purl side, with the purl sts at edge). Cut yarn leaving a 20" tail. Change to a contrasting color and continue St st for 8 rows. Place stitches for each piece on a holder.
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 21
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TB305 Social Media and The Retailer
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Business (business)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C115
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Leslie Cumming
Social Media tools such as Twitter, Facebook and blogs are not for everyone. However, when used well they can be effective in building your brand, initiating customer conversations, establishing a leadership image and driving sales. In this seminar, we'll tackle the basics of what social media is, some of the pitfalls, discuss your audience and competitors and begin to create a social media strategy for your business and its brand image in support of marketing and sales.
Students should bring: pen, paper and questions.
Homework: Examples of current social media you are implementing.
Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 30
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TT306 Not Your Granny's Tunisian Crochet
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Technique (crochet - intermediate)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sponsored By: ChiaoGoo/WestingBridge LLC
Room: C124
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Marty Miller
You know how to do the basic Tunisian stitches. But do you know that Tunisian crochet is not just for afghans? Learn how to increase and decrease, work short rows and ruffles, make lace stitches and basketweave stitches, crochet mitered squares and rectangles, work on the diagonal and much more. You know how relaxing Tunisian crochet is - now see how much you can do with it!
Students should bring: plain, solid colored, worsted weight yarn (cotton is good), scissors, yarn needle. One ChiaoGoo Tunisian hook will be given to each student. Other ChiaoGoo Tunisian style hooks will be available to try.
Materials Fee: $4 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 26
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TT307 Teaching Eventide
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C210
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Laura Nelkin
This class will prepare the student to teach the Eventide Scarf designed by Laura Nelkin. The scarf is an elongated stitch pattern that incorporates pre-strung beads onto yarn overs. Attendees will learn techniques to guide their students through each step of knitting the scarf.
Students should bring: size 6 needles and stitch markers
Class Max: 20
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TB308 Plan a Shop Retreat for Fun and Profit
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Business (business)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C215
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Gwen Bortner
Retreats, camps, or weekend getaways, call them what you will, but they are becoming more popular. Busy people appreciate the opportunity to "get away from it all" and focus on themselves and the activities they enjoy. Offering a quality experience takes some preparation, but the results are well worth the effort. Learn the secrets to the most successful events, tricks for managing the registration process and resources for hosting an event the participants will not forget.
Students should bring: note taking supplies
Kit Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 40
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TT309 Small Graphic
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Technique (needlepoint - intermediate)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sponsored By: Colonial Needle Co., Norden Crafts, Kreinik Mfg. Co., Rainbow Gallery, Sharon G
Room: C213
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Sharon Garmize
Have fun using several easy techniques on a small graphic design using overdyed Gloriana, Kreinik metallics, Sundance beads and Rainbow Gallery threads.
Students should bring: usual stitching supplies, tacks to attach canvas to stretcher bars
Materials Fee: $15 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 15
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TB310 Effective Marketing
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Business (business)
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C214
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Audrey Wagner
Let's make the most out of those advertising dollars. Learn creative and innovative ways to get the word out about your store. Get quick and easy tips to make professional and attention grabbing ads. There are many untapped resources in every community that are inexpensive and some are free. Discover ways to cut costs and collaborate. Attract the new generation of stitchers. When used with Effective Merchandising and Branding, you'll increase traffic and sales.
Students should bring: note taking materials; if you've been doing your own advertising already, feel free to bring it for creative input.
Kit Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 50
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FT101 Modifying Sweater Patterns to Satisfy Your Customers' Particular Needs
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Technique (knitting - all levels)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Includes break from 11 am to 2 pm)
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C120
Admission: Member $80.00 ~ Non-Member $100.00
Speaker: Leslye Solomon
Learn how you can adjust, re-write or enhance an existing pattern so you don't lose the sale. Frequently, customers decline a project because it doesn't suit their needs, size requirements or personal taste. The customer might want a round neck when there's a "V", a pullover rather than a cardigan, a short instead of a long sleeve, or a plus or petite size. Using a knitter's grid, practice the secrets to shaping and changing necks, sleeves, sleeve caps and armholes. Learn how to convert a pattern to a different gauge. Maximize your selling potential by enhancing your ability to customize patterns.
Students should bring: colored pencil of red or any bright color, an eraser and a 12 inch ruler, optional: calculator.
Class Max: 35
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FT102 Blackberries on a Fence
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Technique (needlepoint - intermediate)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Includes break from 11 am to 2 pm)
Sponsored By: Adrienne Spencer Designs, River Silks, Rainbow Gallery, Kreinik, Zweigart
Room: C121
Admission: Member $80.00 ~ Non-Member $100.00
Speaker: Adrienne Spencer
Capture the flavor of summer with Blackberries on a Fence. Broaden your range of canvas embellishment techniques through the use of basic ribbon embroidery stitches. Learn to manipulate the ribbon for variety, add an open blackwork background and finish with a delightfully fuzzy bee. Create this lovely glimpse of nature and eye-catching color scheme using silks and metallics. The project could also be finished as a standup on decorated feet of dowel and base.
Student should bring: frame stand, weight or clamp is a must; 2 pr. 10" stretcher bars; tacks; #22, 24 chenille needles; #22, 24 tapestry needles; large needle to be used as laying tool; usual stitching supplies.
Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 25
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FT103 Personal Footprints for Insouciant Sock Knitters
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Technique (knitting - beginner)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Includes break from 11 am to 2 pm)
Sponsored By: Frog Tree, Skacel, Lorna's Laces
Room: C122
Admission: Member $80.00 ~ Non-Member $100.00
Speaker: Cat Bordhi
In 2008, Cat set herself the challenge of developing a sock knitting process that would be as simple as possible without sacrificing anything. Her "Personal Footprints" method is the result. The hardest thing is not over-thinking the process! Each student will knit a small sock to fit a foot mannequin and make a matching cardboard footprint, thus practicing each step of fitting. We will also explore ways to incorporate both simple and complex stitch patterns, as well as enhanced durability, into these perfectly fitted socks. Shop owners will receive clear guidance on how to teach the method to their customers.
Students should bring: the usual small bag of knitting tools; needles and yarn will be supplied.
Class Max: 26
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FT104 Bias Knitting Without Prejudice
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Includes break from 11 am to 2 pm)
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C123
Admission: Member $80.00 ~ Non-Member $100.00
Speaker: Lily Chin
Learn this diverse method of knitting that creates different, dynamic, directional lines easily and its applications. Get the angle on your pieces, try various colors and textures for head-turning work. Mix and match several effects simultaneously. Ideas for trims, accents and even whole garments will be discussed.
Students should bring: light-colored, worsted weight yarns, 3 to 5 different colors; appropriate size needles; slightly smaller double-pointed needles or shorter circular needles; square graph paper, about 8 squares to the inch - at least 2 sheets; colored pencils or markers; scissors; all homework swatches.
Homework: Swatch A: With light-colored, worsted weight yarn, cast on 12 sts. There will always be 12 sts at end of all rows. * Row 1 [RS]- k 1, k 2 tog, k 7, inc in next st, k last st. Row 2 [WS]- p across. Change to another color and rep rows 1 and 2. Rep from * until piece measures about 4", ending with a second-color row, bind off with first color. Swatch B: With light-colored, worsted weight yarn, cast on 13 sts. There will always be 13 sts at end of all rows. Row 1 [RS]- k 1, inc in next st, k to within 3 sts from end, ssk or skp for left-slanting dec, k last st. Row 2 [WS] - k across. Row 3- rep row 1. Row 4- p 1, (p 2 tog, yo) 5 times, p last 2 sts. Rep rows 1 through 4 for patt. Work until piece measures about 4" ending with patt row 4.
Teacher Fee: $1 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 32
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FT105 Essential Skills
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Technique (knitting - all levels)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Includes break from 11 am to 2 pm)
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C124
Admission: Member $80.00 ~ Non-Member $100.00
Speaker: Sally Melville
Most of us are self-taught. And no matter how advanced and accomplished we are, there are holes in our experience. Perhaps we rely upon the same cast-on, the same increase, the same decrease. Perhaps we are not confident of our seaming or are confounded by the instruction to pick up and knit 101 stitches around the neck edge ... evenly! This workshop explores the best methods that we should all have in our repertoire. We'll talk about which choices are best suited to each situation and why.
Students should bring: yarn, needles, blunt tapestry needle, crochet hook.
Homework: Use plain, light-colored yarn throughout. Worsted weight works best. Block both swatches. 1. Work an approximately 3" x 3ΓÇ¥ square swatch in stockinette, then bind off. 2. Cast on 24 stitches: work in stockinette until the piece measures 3" in length. DO EXACTLY AS WRITTEN: do not slip stitches and do not work short rows. (You are shaping a round neck, in case you wonder what is going on.) At the beginning of the next RS row, bind off 6 stitches. At the beginning of the next RS row, bind off 3 stitches. At the beginning of the next RS row, bind off 2 stitches. At the beginning of the next 3 RS rows, bind off 1 stitch. Work 8 rows straight. Bind off all stitches.
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 24
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FT106 Weaving Twill on a Rigid Heddle Loom
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Technique (weaving - intermediate)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Includes break from 11 am to 2 pm)
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C125
Admission: Member $80.00 ~ Non-Member $100.00
Speaker: Rachael Blackledge
Think twills are just for the "real" weaving looms. Think again. Using a bit of ingenuity, a couple of heddles and a pick up stick, you too can be weaving twills and many other 4-harness patterns on your rigid heddle loom. Learn how to set up your loom for twills and weave a sampler of several different patterns.
Students should bring: rigid heddle loom set up to hold 2 heddles, 2 10-dent heddles, 2 stick shuttles, pick up stick, threading hook, scissors and supplies to warp your loom using the warping peg method. A few looms will be available from the instructor for use in class; please contact Rachael (info@raesyarnboutique.com) to reserve a loom.
Kit Materials Fee: $15 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 12
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FT107 Elegant Ornament Tree
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Technique (needlepoint - intermediate)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Includes break from 11 am to 2 pm)
Sponsored By: Raymond Crawford, Kreinik Mfg. Co., Colonial Needle, & More, YLI, Edmar, Rainbow Gallery
Room: C211
Admission: Member $80.00 ~ Non-Member $100.00
Speaker: Julia Snyder
This design by Raymond Crawford is one that has so many areas for different stitches. You will learn off canvas weaving, 4 different ways of beading and learn how to create something then couch it to the canvas. I want each student to come from this class feeling that they have learned something new and they know several different applications for the stitches and techniques they have learned. My hope, also, is to introduce you to threads that you may not have worked with in the past. We will be using & More Merino Wool, & More Beading thread, & More 15 seed beads, Kreinik metallics, YLI Ribbon Floss, Rainbow Gallery Arctic Rays and Edmar Lola. Happy Stitching!
Students should bring: a frame that will hold a 10 3/4 (wide) x 14 1/2 (tall) canvas. This can be a scroll or stretcher bar frame. Bring whatever is needed to attach your canvas to the frame, plus your favorite stitching gadets.
Teacher Fee: $15 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 24
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FT201 Let It Snow
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Technique (needlepoint - intermediate)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sponsored By: Alice Peterson Co., Colonial Needle, Just Another Button Co., Rainbow Gallery, Wiltex Threads
Room: C210
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speakers: Ruth Dilts & Joan Lohr A candy-studded gingerbread house nestled in a snow globe from the Alice Peterson Company will certainly appeal to a wide range of your customers. Please join us as we stitch Gayla Elliott's recent addition to her delightful series of snow globes. We'll use a variety of threads from Rainbow Gallery and Wiltex Threads, seed beads from Mill Hill, a charming candy cane from Just Another Button Company and even a little something from the hardware store. We feel sure you'll have great fun teaching this piece in your shop. Colonial Needle will supply needles for the class. Students should bring: 2 pairs of 10" stretcher bars, tacks or staples, embroidery scissors, a laying tool and normal stitching supplies. Class Max: 20
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FB202 The ABCs for Business Owners: Accounting, Bookkeeping and Contracts
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Business (business)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C212
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Gwen Bortner
If you own a shop, teach classes, design or provide contract services like "stitching or finishing for hire," you are the owner of a small business. And as a business person you need to understand the basics of accounting, bookkeeping and contracts. Learn simple methods of tracking income and expenses, developing business agreements and managing the information you need to make sound business decisions. Gain insights on maximizing your relationship with tax and legal professionals while increasing your own understanding of what truly matters to make your business venture successful.
Students should bring: note taking supplies.
Kit Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 40
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FT203 Two-Color Double Knitting
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C213
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Melissa Leapman
With this fascinating knitting technique, both sides of the knitting appear to be stockinette stitch. In just a few fun hours, learn how to knit - and design! - these beautiful reversible fabrics.
Students should bring: three homework swatches with yarn still attached; a few balls of contrasting brightly-colored (but solid) worsted weight yarn (please do not choose anything too dark); sticky notes (such as Post It(TM) Notes); two size 6 double-pointed knitting needles; [optional: graph paper, 5 squares to the inch]; pencil.
Homework: Three pieces as follows: #1: With smooth, solid light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 6 needles, CO 28 sts. Slip sts onto holder. #2: With smooth, solid light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 6 needles, CO 40 sts. Slip sts onto holder. #3: With smooth, solid light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 6 needles, CO 24 sts. Slip sts onto holder.
Teacher Fee: $2 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 32
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FT205 Planning Ahead for Perfect Finishing
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C215
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Margaret Radcliffe
Perfect seams and borders make a garment look handcrafted rather than homemade. Make your finishing faster, easier and better looking by learning the best way to start your garments. Produce perfect edges on your knitting so you can pick up smooth, even borders around neck and armholes with no gaps. Plan pattern stitches and shaping so they enhance your finishing and make ribbed patterns look continuous even when there are seams. Learn to avoid extra ends of yarn that must be woven in later.
Students should bring: plain, light-colored worsted weight yarn, needles sized appropriately for the yarn, tapestry or yarn needle.
Homework: Swatch #1: Make 2. Leaving an 18" tail, cast on 13 sts. Work K1P1 rib for 10 rows. The side with a knit stitch at both edges is the RIGHT SIDE. On next right side row, knit, increasing 1 st at center (14 sts). Work stockinette for 15 rows. Beginning with a right-side row, work 10 rows in K2P2 rib. Bind off. Swatch #2: Make 2. Leaving an 18" tail, cast on 10 sts. Work garter stitch for 20 rows. Bind off. Swatch #3: Leaving an 18" tail, cast on 15 sts. Work stockinette for 3". Bind off.
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 20
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FT206 Mitered Origami Slippers
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Technique (knitting - all levels)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sponsored By: Aurora Yarns
Room: C216
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Cynthia Yanok
Amaze your customers with this pair of mitered slippers. The unusual construction provides lots of fun and making them is habit forming! Gain confidence in teaching mitered squares, reasons to use different kinds of decreases, how to pick up stitches, planning color placement and more!
Students should bring: size 10.5 US needles, tapestry needle, bulky yarn: 110 yds/100 g each of 2 colors or leftovers of up to 8 colors (recommended), small safety pins or locking stitch markers. Yarn should yield 12 sts x 24 rs + 4" in garter stitch.
Kit Materials Fee: $1 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 40
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FB207 Effective Marketing
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Business (business)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C220
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Audrey Wagner
Let's make the most out of those advertising dollars. Learn creative and innovative ways to get the word out about your store. Get quick and easy tips to make professional and attention grabbing ads. There are many untapped resources in every community that are inexpensive, and some are free. Discover ways to cut costs and collaborate. Attract the new generation of stitchers. When used with Effective Merchandising and Branding, you'll increase traffic and sales.
Students should bring: note taking materials; if you've been doing your own advertising already, feel free to bring it for creative input.
Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 50
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FB208 Social Media and The Retailer
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Business (business)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C221
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Leslie Cumming
Social Media tools such as Twitter, Facebook and blogs are not for everyone. However, when used well they can be effective in building your brand, initiating customer conversations, establishing a leadership image and driving sales. In this seminar, we'll tackle the basics of what social media is, some of the pitfalls, discuss your audience and competitors and begin to create a social media strategy for your business and its brand image in support of marketing and sales.
Students should bring: pen, paper and questions.
Homework: Examples of current social media you are implementing.
Kit Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 30
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FT209 Underwater - Part of 11th Hour Triptych
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Technique (needlepoint - intermediate)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sponsored By: Colonial, Norden, Kreinik Mfg. Co., Rainbow Gallery, Sharon G
Room: C222
Admission: Member $50.00 ~ Non-Member $70.00
Speaker: Sharon Garmize
The 11th hour triptych right side will offer a few new twists--we will put the fish underwater, enhance the sky, apply various threads by Kreinik, Gloriana and Rainbow Gallery to enhance the canvas. Beads from Sundance will add elegance.
Students should bring: tacks and normal stitching supplies.
Kit Materials Fee: $15 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 15
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FB210 Basic Business Accounting 101
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Business (business)
Friday, June 10, 2011 · 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C223
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Dave Krebs Part of TNNA's new Core Business Curriculum, BusAcc 101 (3 credit hours) consists of an initial 2-hour class at the show and a follow-up webinar. Students will come away with a solid understanding of basic accounting principles and terminology (spreadsheets, banking processing, tracking systems, etc.) as well as a definition of Key Performance Indicators to help maintain an accurate picture of their shops' financial health at any given time. Class Max: 25
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SB101 Seven Essentials to Turn "I'm Just Looking" into "I'll Take It"
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Business (business)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C110
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speakers: Chris Bylsma, Kathy Morrow No, we're not trying to turn you into a used car salesman but if a customer walks in the door, she (he) wants to buy. Are you helping or hindering the decision process? Do you know what never to say or what non-verbal cues the customer provides? What are the steps of the decision process? A gorgeous shop with the most beautiful items is not enough. Find the answers to increase sales in another fun workshop from the dynamic duo that always gets rave reviews. Your bottom line will thank you. Class Max: 30
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ST102 Spin Easy - Learn the Basics of Spindle Spinning
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Technique (spinning - beginner)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: Schacht Spindle Co., Inc.
Room: C111
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Liz Gipson Spindle spinning is a super way to give your customers a taste of spinning. This class will teach the basics of spinning on the High-Lo drop spindle, as well as provide ideas and inspiration for introducing a successful class and merchandising in your shop. Class Max: 12
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SB103 Capturing the Crochet Market
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Business (business)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C112
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Mary Beth Temple Catering to the crocheter can create more opportunities to sell merchandise you already carry! Here are practical ways to make your store more crochet-friendly without investing a fortune, so that when the crocheter does walk into your store, she can walk out with a few less dollars in her pocket. We will talk about customer service, merchandising, how to re-purpose merchandise you already have, and how to judiciously add crochet products for maximum effect with minimum investment.
Class Max: 25
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ST104 Spooky Stitches
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Technique (needlepoint - beginner)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: June McKnight Books, Rainbow Gallery, Kreinik Mfg. Co., ThreadworX, Caron Collection
Room: C113
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: June McKnight
Join me and learn some creepy, crawling, eerie and downright frightening needlepoint tricks that will horrify and terrify any Halloween project you or your customer might consider. Please ignore the screams coming from our classroom, step over the bloody body at the doorway and be prepared for the wildest needlepoint experience you have ever had. After all, June McKnight Books is launching its horrifying newest edition and anything deadly is possible.
Students should bring: scissors or a thread cutter and magnification if needed
Kit Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 20
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ST105 Noses, Roses, Bows and Such - The Final Touch
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Technique (needlepoint - all levels)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C121
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Cynthia Thomas
Glue gun noses! Ribbon roses! Attachments! Beards and hair! Twisted wire! We'll wrap, twist and all those fun things that add wow factor to a needlepoint canvas will be discussed, demonstrated and tried.
Students should bring: 10"x10" 18 count canvas mounted on stretcher bars, needles, scissors and usual sewing supplies.
Kit Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 12
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ST106 A Grand Introduction to Moebius Knitting
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: Skacel, Shibui, Lorna's Laces
Room: C122
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Cat Bordhi
I'll teach you my Moebius Cast-On, introduce you to the graceful and unusual characteristics of the Moebius, and get you started knitting a Moebius scarf. Along the way I'll offer other options like a care-free trick that opens up the surface to form anything from a pocket to a sleeve to a surface design - the Moebius is an addictive playmate! You'll leave with all the Moebius signposts clearly mapped out, ready to explore this wonderful form independently or to teach it to others.
Students should bring: the usual small bag of knitting tools; needles and yarn will be supplied by sponsoring companies.
Class Max: 26
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ST107 What to Look for in Yarn
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Technique (knitting - all levels)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C123
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Lily Chin
Have lots of inventory and don't know what it's good for? Ever ordered yarn not knowing what you're getting? Get an insight into how yarn is made and what are some properties. Use these properties to determine what projects are suited for which yarns. Be a better shopper as well as a yarn user. Bring in present yarns from your shop to see how to market and sell it better. Learn to be a better shopper!
Homework: Work TWO identical swatches of at least 3 inches by 3 inches in any of the yarns you want to test out (that is, work two of the same yarns). Wash and block ONE of these two swatches as per label's instructions.
Students should bring: various knitting needles; various yarns you've been waiting to use or try out as well as the ones from homework.
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 32
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ST108 Two Colors, Two Hands
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C124
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Sally Melville Two color stranded is one of knitting's most glorious traditions. This workshop explores the techniques we need to make beautiful fabrics with heavy emphasis on alternative methods of using your hands (and even your neck) to manage the yarn. Homework: With DK or finer yarn and appropriate size circular needle, long-tail cast on 120 stitches (or whatever number of stitches fits comfortably on the needle). Join work, and knit 1 round. Students should bring: more homework yarn and part balls of 2 other colors Class Max: 20
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ST109 Dyeing for Sock Yarn
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Technique (knitting - beginner)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C125
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Rachael Blackledge
Learn to create your own custom sock yarns! We'll cover some easy methods that you'll easily be able recreate right in your own kitchen or class room using professional color safe dyes. You'll go home with 2 custom dyed skeins of sock yarn, one variegated and one self striping pre-knitted blank! Please remember to wear clothes you don't mind getting stained.
Students should bring: wear clothing you don't mind getting stained or bring an apron.
Kit Materials Fee: $30 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 24
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ST110 Christmas Pudding
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Technique (needlepoint - all levels)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: The DMC Corporation, Fleur de Paris, Rainbow Gallery, YLI
Room: C210
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speakers: Ruth Dilts, Joan Lohr
This charming Christmas pudding, one of a new series of canvases from Kirk & Hamilton, offers shop owners a fun-filled class to take home to teach to their customers. We'll be creating texture with some interesting stitches in a variety of wonderful threads from The DMC Corporation, Rainbow Gallery and Wiltex Threads, as well as Sundance beads for additional embellishment. Use this piece during your 'Christmas in July' store promotions!
Students should bring: 2 pairs of 8" stretcher bars, tacks or staples, embroidery scissors, a laying tool and normal stitching supplies.
Class Max: 20
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ST111 Unlock Entrelac for Your Shop
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C212
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Gwen Bortner Have you always wanted to learn entrelac but thought it would be too hard? Do you know the basics, but need pointers for teaching the technique? Whether a beginner or advanced knitter, this class is for you. Entrelac is fast becoming the "hot new knitting technique," so you want it in your shop too! During this class, each student will have the opportunity to knit a small projects that can be taken back to the shop and used for teaching your customers. Students should bring: 10g - 15g each of two different colors of worsted weight yarn (wool recommended) and needles of appropriate size for yarn selected. Class Max: 30
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ST112 Mosaic Knitting: Color Knitting the Easy Way!
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C213
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Melissa Leapman
Do you like the look of intricate colorwork but hate the thought of all those bobbins and tangled up yarns? In this workshop, learn the ins and outs of this deceptively easy technique. Take this class material back to your shop and show your customers how easy--and fun--colorful knitting can be!
Students should bring: four homework swatches with yarn still attached; a few balls of contrasting brightly-colored (but solid) worsted weight yarn (please do not choose anything too dark); sticky notes (such as Post It(TM) Notes); size 8 knitting needles; graph paper, 5 squares to the inch; pencil.
Homework: four pieces as follows: #1: With smooth, solid light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 15 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for 1". Next Row (WS): Purl across. Slip sts onto holder. #2: With smooth, solid light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 23 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for 1". Next Row (WS): Knit across. Slip sts onto holder. #3: With smooth, solid light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 27 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for 1". Next Row (WS): Purl across. Slip sts onto holder. #4: With smooth, solid light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 27 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for 1". Next Row (WS): Knit across. Slip sts onto holder.
Teacher Fee: $2 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 32
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ST113 Slipped Stitch Patterns
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C215
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Margaret Radcliffe
A hands-on survey of the wide variety of pattern stitches created using slipped stitch techniques and just one color at a time. Learn special stitch manipulations used in conjunction with slipped stitches, such as extra wraps, swapping stitch positions and twisting multiple stitches.
Students should bring: three solid colors of worsted weight yarn; needles sized appropriately for yarn.
Class Max: 20
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ST114 Needlepoint Headband Finishing
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Technique (needlepoint finishing - all)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C211
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Audrey Wagner
Show your customers a quick and easy project idea. Any 2-4" circle can be finished into a stylish headband. This project is perfect for beginners and young people; would be great to teach to a group of high school students to get them interested in needlepoint. Bring a stitched needlepoint circle to class and I'll teach you how to finish it into a headband. This finishing technique can easily be done in your store and won't need to be sent off to the finishers.
Homework: Bring a stitched needlepoint canvas, preferably 2-4" round canvas. Any color or design will work. If blocking is necessary, please do that before class as well.
Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 15
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ST115 JOY
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Technique (needlepoint - intermediate)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: & More, The Colonial Needle Co., Kreinik Mfg. Co., Rainbow Gallery
Room: C120
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Julia Snyder
This canvas is by & More and is the perfect canvas to learn new stitches and techniques. You will be working with Kreinik metallics, Rainbow Gallery Neon Rays and & More beads and beading thread. Blackwork patterns and laid stitches will be taught as well as a new way to bead, 7 different stitches in all. This will make the most festive pillow or Christmas card box when finished. Design size is 5 x 7 inches. Happy Stitching!
Students should bring: a frame that will hold a 9 (tall) x 11(wide) inch canvas and whatever is needed to attach the canvas to the frame; also bring your favorite stitching gadets!
Teacher Fee: $15 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 24
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ST116 Happy Halloween Cats
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Technique (needlepoint - all levels)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: Alice Peterson Company, Weeks Dye Works, Rainbow Gallery, Norden Crafts, Wiltex Threads, Sundance
Room: C115
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Alice Borge
Three kitties in a row are ready to bring treats and profits to your store! This 13 mesh canvas by Alice Peterson Company will be filled with fun stitches and fibers from Rainbow Gallery, Weeks Dye Works and Wiltex Threads with beads from Sundance Designs.
Students should bring: normal stitching supplies to include tacks and laying tool. Stretcher bars are provided.
Class Max: 18
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SB118 How to Make a Profit
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Business (business)
Saturday, June 11, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: Trendsetter, Muench, Classic Elite, Feza, Jade Sapphire, Tahki, Tilli Tomas
Room: C216
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Jennifer Wenger-Turchen
Learn how to run a successful and profitable small business with a little planning in order to maximize your time and money. What's your profit? How do you price your products/services? How to SELL your products. How to market your business. How to increase your salary.
Homework: Research your current profit, debt status and salary to the best of your ability. Come to class knowing how much you pay for rent, utilities, employees (taxes too), business tax and insurance and other monthly costs. All of this info is for student use only and will not be shared in class.
Students should bring: pen
Class Max: 100
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NB101 The Best Kept Secrets of the Most Successful Shops
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Business (business)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C110
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speakers: Chris Bylsma, Kathy Morrow
"So many helpful, stimulating ideas!" "This class is what I hoped it would be - something to energize me to go back to work and have a renewed energy and positive mental attitude." Creating that extra something that keeps customers coming back is not just luck or "location." Join Kathy Morrow, a dynamic and successful shop owner, and Chris Bylsma, an experienced "shopper" and instructor who has visited numerous shops coast to coast, to learn some of the lessons of truly successful shops, good times and bad. Back by popular demand and different each time, this is a wonderful forum to network with other shops around the country, share your gems of success and gain insight and inspiration from what others have to share and view slides of shops.
Class Max: 50
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NT102 Halloween Night
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Technique (needlepoint - advanced)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: DC Designs, DMC Manufacturing Co., Kreinik Mfg. Co., Rainbow Gallery, Sundance Designs
Room: C111
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Cynthia Thomas
Your customers will enjoy working this Halloween scene painted on 14 count canvas. They will learn to couch wire and work the lollipops in Or Nue, beading and couching. Depth will be created using a variety of stitches and threads.
Students should bring: 12" x 12" stetcher bars, tapestry needles size 20, 22, 24, tacks and usual sewing supplies; light and magnification if needed.
Class Max: 12
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NT103 The Weather Outside is Frightful
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Technique (needlepoint - intermediate)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: Associated Talents, Inc.
Room: C112
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speakers: Carol Gantz, Don Lynch, Sandy Steere
"Let It Snow," a new addition to AT's popular patterned word series, will offer shop owners the basis for a fun class to take back to their customers. Fun embellishments, fibers and stitches will create a design that will extend the holiday fun.
Students should bring: usual stitching supplies and 9" and 13" stretcher bars.
Class Max: 15
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NT104 Colorful Stitches for Over-dye Threads
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Technique (needlepoint - beginner)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: June McKnight Books, ThreadworX, Caron Collection, Rainbow Gallery, Kreinik
Room: C113
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: June McKnight
Fascinating, dramatic, intriguing...not words to describe George Clooney...but adjectives to honor over-dye threads. Here is the workshop that will explore the amazing creative possibilities that exist when using magnificent color collections. Satin, Upright, Cross, Leaf and Compound stitches will be used to create a sampler that is destined to become a powerful additon to your shop's class program. Learn secrets to addict your customers to over-dyes.
Students should bring: scissors or a thread cutter and magnification if needed.
Design Fee: $5 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 20
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NB105 That's The Way That the Wheel Goes Round: Selling Spinning Equipment in Your Shop
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Business (business)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: Schacht Spindle Company
Room: C114
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Liz Gipson
Spinning wheels fascinate yarnies. A wheel in the window is a sure way to get passersby to stop and shop. Learn how to merchandise spinning equipment from the small and accessible spindle to the beautifully crafted spinning wheel and all the accessories in between. Discussed will be techniques on how to host effective spin-ins, making the most of your floor space and starting a spinning education program. Offering spinning in your shop is a great way to introduce the local element by offering fleece sales and fiber tastings or host visiting farmers and organizing field trips to visit them.
Class Max: 15
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NB107 Designing for Print Publication
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Business (business)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C120
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Mary Beth Temple
This class is about the business of being a professional designer. Even if you don't want to design full time, having a good understanding of the process will allow you to better serve your customers, and having a few designs of your own published in a book or magazine is a terrific way to get great PR for your store or other yarny business.
Class Max: 25
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NT108 Painted Stitches Ribbon Sampler
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Technique (needlepoint - all levels)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: Barbara Bergsten Designs, ThreadworX, Vineyard Silk
Room: C121
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Barbara Bergsten
Painted Stitches Ribbon Sampler is a new twist on the standard needlepoint sampler and is a great shop class. Increase your knowledge of decorative stitches and get acquainted with overdyed threads in a fun, colorful and easy format. You will learn 10 decorative stitches, on this 6" x 6" #14 mesh handpainted needlepoint canvas especially developed for ThreadworX Overdyed Vineyard Silk and harmonizing Vineyard Silk Classic. Each decorative stitch area is uniquely painted to highlight each stitch step. Students will stitch with 10 ThreadworX Overdyed Vineyard Silk colors and 11 Vineyard Silk Classic colors. Free downloadable stitch guide included.
Students should bring: usual needlework tools.
Class Max: 20
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NT109 Abundant Creative Designs, Guaranteed
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C122
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Cat Bordhi
I'll lead the class through one of my favorite creative design exercises, which automatically gives anyone (whether or not they think they are at all creative) access to a vigorous fountain of fresh ideas. We'll work in pairs, focusing the design process on an agreed-upon garment. I've taken many groups through this exercise - each time we produce so many intriguing and diverse designs that someone says, "We have enough for a whole book!" Whether for a knit night or shop class, this exercise can make your customers deliriously happy and inspired, sell a lot of yarn and create community.
Students should bring: colored pencils, mechanical pencil, eraser, scissors and paper.
Class Max: 32
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NT110 Knit to Flatter and Fit
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Technique (knitting - all levels)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C123
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Sally Melville
A knitter who spends the time and energy to make her own clothes should be rewarded with a result that makes her happy and proud. It should fit, it should flatter and there should be no mystery as to how this happened. But sadly, and too often, this is not the result. Why? Because the knitter chooses the wrong pattern OR chooses the right pattern but follows the directions without questioning them OR makes the right garment but wears it with the wrong thing. There are a few simple rules to follow for successful knitting: start with styles that flatter, knit with appropriate decisions for a personalized fit and then wear it with something that makes it look wonderful!
Class Max: 45
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NT111 Crochet Like A Pro
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Technique (crochet - all levels)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C124
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Robyn Chachula
In the class, we learn designer tips and tricks to make your crochet work look sensational. We discuss the joys of blocking, the ways around frogging some of the worst mistakes (like how to move a button hole and how to cut your crochet), finishing techniques that will make your garment look store bought. We will also try out different techniques to crochet colorwork and crochet with beads. This class is packed with tips that you can impart to your customers to expand their love of crochet.
Homework: One swatch of 16 hdc across by 10 rows tall total. After 6 rows, crochet 6 hdc, ch 4, sk 4 hdc, 6 hdc in last sts to create a buttonhole. Next row, crochet in each hdc across and 4 hdc in ch-4 sp. Cont in rows of hdc across the remaining 2 rows.
Students should bring: any 2 balls of plain yarn (contrasting colors) and matching hook
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 25
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NT112 Presents 'Round the Tree
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Technique (needlepoint - intermediate)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: A Collection of Designs, Colonial Needle, Rainbow Gallery, Wiltex Threads
Room: C210
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speakers: Ruth Dilts, Joan Lohr
Please join us as we stitch this elegant package from A Collection of Designs with a variety of luxurious thread from Rainbow Gallery and Wiltex Threads. In this class we will use both traditional and non-traditional canvas work stitches and some surface embroidery techniques. We will also discuss manipulating stitches to fit the available space. This lovely canvas will surely catch your customer's eye and would be great to teach in your shop. The stitch guide will adapt to several of ACOD other package canvases. Good things really do come in small packages!
Students should bring: one pair each of 8" and 9" stretcher bars, tacks or a stapler, extra light if needed and normal stitching supplies.
Class Max: 20
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NT113 Knitting in Both Directions
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C212
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Gwen Bortner
Most of us knit in one direction, but what would happen if you could knit in EITHER direction? Bobbles would pop out faster, entrelac would be even more fun, edgings would be added quicker and your yarn would be less tangled. Some call it knitting backwards, but regardless of the name, it is a great skill to have in your knitting arsenal, especially as a knitting instructor. You can learn the basics to knitting (and purling) in "the other direction" regardless of the way you knit now! All it takes, as with most things, is a little bit of practice.
Students should bring: 1 oz of smooth worsted weight yarn and appropriate size needles
Class Max: 30
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NT114 Cable Variations: The Next Tier
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Technique (knitting - intermediate)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C213
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Melissa Leapman
Thinking about adding a new "tier" to your "basic cable package?" Join author/designer Melissa Leapman as she expands your options! In class, you'll knit up several fun and unusual cable stitch patterns and motifs, including some that include color and lace techniques.
Students should bring: homework swatches with yarn still attached; extra white or cream-colored smooth worsted weight yarn; two size 4 or 5 double-pointed needles; scissors.
Homework: Four swatches as follows: #1: With smooth, light-colored worsted weight yarn (ribbon is OK) and size 8 needles, CO 20 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for 1". Work four rows of stockinette stitch. Slip sts onto holder. #2: With smooth, light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 16 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for 1", then work stockinette stitch for four rows. Slip sts onto holder. #3: With smooth, light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, CO 40 sts. Work K1 P1 rib for six rows. Row 7: K8, P2, K9, P2, K9, P2, K8. Row 8: P8, K2, P9, K2, P9, K2, P8. Row 9: K8, P2, slip next 4 sts onto cn and hold in BACK of work, K4, K4 from cn, K1, P2, K1, slip next 4 sts onto cn and hold in FRONT of work, K4, K4 from cn, P2, K8. Row 10: Same as Row 8. Do not cut yarn. Slip sts onto holder. #4: With smooth, bright or dark-colored worsted weight yarn (in a solid color only, please) and size 8 needles, CO 22 sts. Work K2 P2 rib for 1". Do not cut yarn. Slip sts onto holder.
Teacher Fee: $2 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 32
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NT115 Needlepoint Ornament Finishing
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Technique (needlepoint - all levels)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C211
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Audrey Wagner
Finishing ornaments is quick and easy. Learn the techniques for your store's finishing, or learn an easy class to teach to your customers. Doing your own ornament finishing saves both time and money. This class will teach you an easy technique for charming heirloom ornaments.
Homework: Bring a stitched needlepoint canvas, preferably 2-1/2" round canvas. The Raymond Crawford "Noel," "Peace" and "Joy" ornaments work best (HO168, HO169, HO170).
Students should bring: sharp scissors and hot glue gun can come in handy
Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 15
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NB117 How to Make a Profit
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Business (business)
Sunday, June 12, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: Trendsetter, Muench, Classic Elite, Feza, Jade Sapphire, Tahki, Tilli Tomas
Room: C216
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Jennifer Wenger-Turchen
Learn how to run a successful and profitable small business with a little planning in order to maximize your time and money. What's your profit? How do you price your products/services? How to SELL your products. How to market your business. How to increase your salary.
Homework: Research your current profit, debt status and salary to the best of your ability. Come to class knowing how much you pay for rent, utilities, employees (taxes too), business tax and insurance and other monthly costs. All of this info is for student use only and will not be shared in class.
Students should bring: pen
Class Max: 100
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MT101 Steeks to the Rescue
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Technique (knitting - all levels)
Monday, June 13, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C110
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Chris Bylsma
Knitters often think scissors are the enemy of yarn, but actually they are the great enablers. Learn three different non-machine ways to anchor and cut your knitting (yes!) to change a pullover to a cardigan, shape a neckline, re-size a garment, add armholes and put you in charge.
Students should bring: various size crochet hooks appropriate for the swatches, scissors, calculator, tape measure, tapestry needle, yarn and needles used for the swatches.
Homework: Work 3 stockinette swatches of 5" x 5" in a smooth, light colored worsted weight yarn. On the first swatch keep 4 sts in the middle in twisted knit (knit through the back on the right side, purl through the back on the wrong side). Put the last swatch on a stitch holder rather than binding off.
Homework will be mailed with class ticket.
Class Max: 31
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MT102 Fantasy Fish
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Technique (needlepoint - advanced)
Monday, June 13, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: A Bradley Needle Arts, Inc., Rainbow Gallery, Kreinik Mfg. Co., Sundance Designs
Room: C111
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Cynthia Thomas
This fish on 18 count canvas will delight your customers with a variety of threads and techniques. Students will create needlelace and needlewoven fins, attach hot fix crystals and beads, couch design elements.
Students should bring: 9" x 7" stretcher bars; tapestry needles 24, 22, 20; tacks; usual stitching supplies; light and magnification if needed; stand or frame weight.
Class Max: 15
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MT104 Crochet Jewelry
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Technique (crochet - all levels)
Monday, June 13, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: TNNA
Room: C113
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Robyn Chachula
In this class, we will learn how to make some fun crochet jewelry. All you need is a ball of yarn and a crochet hook plus some basic knowledge of crocheting granny squares. We will be discussing the secrets behind symbol crochet diagrams, working with thread and wire and tips for customizing the jewelry for your own taste. We will also discuss working with beads and jewelry supplies. Come see how easy it is to jump-start your customer's creativity with this fun class.
Students should bring: ball of plain yarn and matching hook, ball of thread and matching hook.
Kit Materials Fee: $5 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 25
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MB105 Cricket Club: Why Becoming a Weaving Coach Matters
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Business (business)
Monday, June 13, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: Cricket Club
Room: C114
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Liz Gipson When you educate your customer, you increase sales. Learn the secrets to hosting effective ongoing drop-in coaching sessions such as Schacht's Cricket Club. Harness the power of mini-lessons to build community, increase sales, grow long-format education programs and drive traffic to your shop. Group coaching sessions keep beginners engaged and encourage the more experienced to try new techniques (and for each to buy more yarn). Learn the difference between long and short format classes, how to market your efforts, how to promote product to increase sales and ways to keep it fun and manageable. Class Max: 15
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MT106 Making the Most of Handpainted Yarns
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Technique (knitting - beginner)
Monday, June 13, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: Claudia Hand Painted Yarns
Room: C115
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Gwen Bortner
Handpainted yarns are beautiful and seductive in the skein, but what will happen when they are knit up? Learn the secrets to maximizing the exquisiteness of these alluring yarns, controlling their natural tendencies and extending the investment made in these artisan creations. Students will be given the opportunity to sample a wide range of color options from Claudia's Hand Painted Yarn in class, as they practice new techniques and ideas. Only basic knitting skills are required to create beautiful fabrics; we let the yarn do all the hard work!
Students should bring: US #4 - #6 circular or DPNs.
Class Max: 40
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MT107 Design Your Own Hat
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Technique (knitting - all levels)
Monday, June 13, 2011 · 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored By: The YarnSisters
Room: C120
Admission: Member $35.00 ~ Non-Member $55.00
Speaker: Nathalie O'Shea
This class will teach you how to design your own hat using different models. There are a few simple rules to follow which you will learn such as incorporating your favorite pattern repeat, choosing the correct yarn, calculating the number of stitches needed, sizing and yardage. This class will provide many ideas for you to get inspired by. Come and create your very own pattern and expect to have fun!
Students should bring: graph paper 10 squares to inch, calculator, pencil and eraser, tape measure, stitch markers, size 7, 8 & 9 16" circular and/or double pointed needles.
Homework: 2 4x4 stockinette swatches using DK weight yarn and size 7 & 8 needles. 2 4x4 stockinette swatches using worsted weight yarn using 8 & 9 needles.
Kit Materials Fee: $10 Please pay instructor onsite. Correct change appreciated.
Class Max: 25
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