Sunday, May 3 Classes

SUNDAY, MAY 3 CLASSES


Teacher Name: Riet Westphal
Name of Class: Double Knitting
Class time: length 2 hours (Sunday 8-10 AM)
Minimum Class size: 1
Maximum Class size: 8
Class Description: Double knitting creates a reversible, two-layer, double-thick fabric. You work both sides of the fabric at once, with stitches from each side of the fabric alternating on the needles. When working a double knit fabric, you will first work a stitch from the side of fabric facing you and then you will work a matching stitch from the opposite side of the fabric. Double knitting can come in very handy when you would like to create a thick fabric such as a cold-weather hat, a pot holder, a coat (from Knitting Terms).
Materials provided by instructor: None, but will have extra needles and scrap yarn if needed.
Materials students need to bring to class: Number 8 and up needles; skein of practice yarn or if you wish a skein of nice yarn to make a scarf.
Cost for Materials to be paid by students: $ none
Meet Riet: Originally from the Netherlands, Riet has lived in the United States for 50 years. She has been spinning almost 30 years. Riet often demonstrates at schools, spinning directly from her white English cross angora rabbit. Riet raises sheep and llamas at her farm in Cusick, WA.


Name of Class: Introduction to Needle Felting (Teddy Bear)
Class time length: 2 hours (Sunday 8-10 AM)
Minimum Class size: 4
Maximum Class size: open
Class Description: Do you want a new purpose for your wool roving? Let me introduce needle felting to you. This class will show you how to needle felt by creating a 3-4 inch teddy bear. You will receive all the materials you need including wool, felting needle, and foam pad. After this, the sky is the limit.
Materials provided by instructor: wool, felting needles and foam pad
Materials students need to bring to class: None
Cost for Materials to be paid by students: $5.00
Meet Diane: Needle Felting instructor Diane Balbi has a 30 year background in clothing design and construction. She also has interest in beading and quilting. Diane has really found her niche in needle felting. She has been needle felting for 3 years and is completely addicted. Let her enthusiasm hook you on this exciting new craft. You can also find her on the web at www.webeefelting.com.