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Meg Swansen's Knitting Camps and Retreats 2010 Session Start

Submitted by beaderknits on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 10:26pm
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Thu, 07/01/2010 (All day)
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Thu, 07/15/2010 (All day)
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Thu, 07/22/2010 (All day)

©2005—2010 Schoolhouse Press - 6899 Cary Bluff - Pittsville WI 54466 - All Rights Reserved. Prices Subject to Change

CAMP Session 1: arrive Thurs, July 1- depart Monday July 5. Meg covers updated details of Elizabeth Zimmermann's Percentage System (EPS) for circular, seamless garment construction plus color-patterns, steeks, and assorted techniques and tricks. There will be small projects to knit during the session, plus optional Show-and-Tell. We recommend reading at least one of Elizabeth Zimmermann's five books prior to your arrival, or watch some of her DVDs.

RETREAT 2.75: arrive Thurs, July 8- depart Monday, July 12th. A mixture of intermediate and expert knitters. Plenty of Show and Tell, mini-workshops and group discussions; a contest (Contest 2010: Elizabeth Zimmermann 100th Birthday Celebration) will highlight this session.

CAMP Session 2: arrive Thurs, July 15 -depart Monday, July 19. For those knitters already familiar with EPS and Elizabeth's books, we will explore additional territory based on questions and offer handouts for small projects to knit during class.

RETREAT 3: arrive Thurs, July 22 - depart Monday, July 26th. A mixture of intermediate and expert knitters; Retreat 3 will include Show-and-Tell, mini-workshops by volunteering participants, group discussions and a contest (Contest 2010: Circa 1910) to highlight the session.

Housing:

We stay at the new Holiday Inn Conference Center in Marshfield, WI with all the amenitites you expect including fridge and microwave in the rooms, indoor pool/hot tub and more. We have a large conference room for our classes, a private dining room and a knitting supplies marketplace. There is a bar and restaurant attached to the hotel.

Tuition (2010 prices):

Single ($810)
Double w/knitting camp roommate ($660)
Your tuition includes lodging, some meals, and teacher's fees. Transportation is not included.

Questions? Call us at (715) 884-2799 or send us an email.

Meg Swansen's Knitting Camps and Retreats 2010 Session Start

Submitted by beaderknits on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 10:26pm
Posted in
Date: 
Thu, 07/01/2010 (All day)
Date: 
Thu, 07/08/2010 (All day)
Date: 
Thu, 07/15/2010 (All day)
Date: 
Thu, 07/22/2010 (All day)

©2005—2010 Schoolhouse Press - 6899 Cary Bluff - Pittsville WI 54466 - All Rights Reserved. Prices Subject to Change

CAMP Session 1: arrive Thurs, July 1- depart Monday July 5. Meg covers updated details of Elizabeth Zimmermann's Percentage System (EPS) for circular, seamless garment construction plus color-patterns, steeks, and assorted techniques and tricks. There will be small projects to knit during the session, plus optional Show-and-Tell. We recommend reading at least one of Elizabeth Zimmermann's five books prior to your arrival, or watch some of her DVDs.

RETREAT 2.75: arrive Thurs, July 8- depart Monday, July 12th. A mixture of intermediate and expert knitters. Plenty of Show and Tell, mini-workshops and group discussions; a contest (Contest 2010: Elizabeth Zimmermann 100th Birthday Celebration) will highlight this session.

CAMP Session 2: arrive Thurs, July 15 -depart Monday, July 19. For those knitters already familiar with EPS and Elizabeth's books, we will explore additional territory based on questions and offer handouts for small projects to knit during class.

RETREAT 3: arrive Thurs, July 22 - depart Monday, July 26th. A mixture of intermediate and expert knitters; Retreat 3 will include Show-and-Tell, mini-workshops by volunteering participants, group discussions and a contest (Contest 2010: Circa 1910) to highlight the session.

Housing:

We stay at the new Holiday Inn Conference Center in Marshfield, WI with all the amenitites you expect including fridge and microwave in the rooms, indoor pool/hot tub and more. We have a large conference room for our classes, a private dining room and a knitting supplies marketplace. There is a bar and restaurant attached to the hotel.

Tuition (2010 prices):

Single ($810)
Double w/knitting camp roommate ($660)
Your tuition includes lodging, some meals, and teacher's fees. Transportation is not included.

Questions? Call us at (715) 884-2799 or send us an email.

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Submitted by beaderknits on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 10:15pm
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Fri, 09/10/2010 (All day) - Sun, 09/12/2010 (All day)

Jefferson County FairGrounds, Jefferson, WI
http://www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Submitted by beaderknits on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 10:15pm
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Fri, 09/10/2010 (All day) - Sun, 09/12/2010 (All day)

Jefferson County FairGrounds, Jefferson, WI
http://www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair

Submitted by beaderknits on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 10:11pm
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Fri, 07/16/2010 (All day) - Sun, 07/18/2010 (All day)

The Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair, Lake County Fair Grounds, Grayslake, IL (new location)
http://www.fiberandfolk.com/
Times: Fri: 10am-6pm
Sat: 10am-6pm
Sun: 10am-4pm

The fourth annual Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair is July 16-18, 2010 at the corner of Peterson Rd. and Midlothian Rd. in Grayslake, Illinois, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake, IL  60030. To learn more about the fair and to register for workshops, please see their website: www.fiberandfolk.com.

Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair

Submitted by beaderknits on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 10:11pm
Posted in
Date: 
Fri, 07/16/2010 (All day) - Sun, 07/18/2010 (All day)

The Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair, Lake County Fair Grounds, Grayslake, IL (new location)
http://www.fiberandfolk.com/
Times: Fri: 10am-6pm
Sat: 10am-6pm
Sun: 10am-4pm

The fourth annual Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair is July 16-18, 2010 at the corner of Peterson Rd. and Midlothian Rd. in Grayslake, Illinois, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake, IL  60030. To learn more about the fair and to register for workshops, please see their website: www.fiberandfolk.com.

Stitches Midwest

Submitted by beaderknits on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 10:42am
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Thu, 08/19/2010 (All day) - Sun, 08/22/2010 (All day)

Located in Schaumburg, IL

Stitches Midwest

Submitted by beaderknits on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 10:42am
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Thu, 08/19/2010 (All day) - Sun, 08/22/2010 (All day)

Located in Schaumburg, IL

National Alpaca Farm Days

Submitted by beaderknits on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 5:43pm
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Sat, 09/25/2010 - 8:34am - Sun, 09/26/2010 - 4:42pm

National Alpaca Farm Days

Submitted by beaderknits on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 5:43pm
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Sat, 09/25/2010 - 8:34am - Sun, 09/26/2010 - 4:42pm

Stitches Midwest

Submitted by beaderknits on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 5:37pm
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Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:00pm - Sun, 08/22/2010 - 6:00pm

In Schaumburg, check www.knittinguniverse.com for details

Stitches Midwest

Submitted by beaderknits on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 5:37pm
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Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:00pm - Sun, 08/22/2010 - 6:00pm

In Schaumburg, check www.knittinguniverse.com for details

Stranded Knitting & Steeking Workshop, with Amy Detjen

Submitted by beaderknits on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 5:29pm
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Sat, 04/24/2010 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Get ready for a few challenges, guided by the patient, knowledgeable & funny Amy Detjen of 'Knit Camp' fame.  Amy will help us learn all about 'stranded knitting,' also known as Fair Isle.  And if you are bold & willing, as Amy says, you'll learn how to knit, prepare & cut a steek. 

Guild members tuition is $30; Non-Members may attend for $45.  See the 'Files' section of the Cultured Purls website for the homework information.

Stranded Knitting & Steeking Workshop, with Amy Detjen

Submitted by beaderknits on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 5:29pm
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Sat, 04/24/2010 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Get ready for a few challenges, guided by the patient, knowledgeable & funny Amy Detjen of 'Knit Camp' fame.  Amy will help us learn all about 'stranded knitting,' also known as Fair Isle.  And if you are bold & willing, as Amy says, you'll learn how to knit, prepare & cut a steek. 

Guild members tuition is $30; Non-Members may attend for $45.  See the 'Files' section of the Cultured Purls website for the homework information.

YarnCon

Submitted by beaderknits on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 5:24pm
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Sat, 10/02/2010 - 9:00am - 6:00pm

This year YarnCon will take place
>> on October 2, 2010 at the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse. 

YarnCon

Submitted by beaderknits on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 5:24pm
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Sat, 10/02/2010 - 9:00am - 6:00pm

This year YarnCon will take place
>> on October 2, 2010 at the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse. 

Sheep in the City Retreat

Submitted by beaderknits on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 5:20pm
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Fri, 02/26/2010 - 12:19pm - Sun, 02/28/2010 - 3:00pm

Sheep in the City, knitting retreat in Milwaukee. Plenty activities planned including classes, vender fair, pajama party and fashion show. See site for more details. http://web.mac.com/jmassie1/Sheep_in_the_City/Welcome.html   Sun Valley Farm, the wonderful family that opened their house to us during the retreat, will be there. 

Sheep in the City Retreat

Submitted by beaderknits on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 5:20pm
Posted in
Date: 
Fri, 02/26/2010 - 12:19pm - Sun, 02/28/2010 - 3:00pm

Sheep in the City, knitting retreat in Milwaukee. Plenty activities planned including classes, vender fair, pajama party and fashion show. See site for more details. http://web.mac.com/jmassie1/Sheep_in_the_City/Welcome.html   Sun Valley Farm, the wonderful family that opened their house to us during the retreat, will be there. 

January 12, 2010 Meeting

Submitted by beaderknits on Fri, 01/08/2010 - 11:25am

We have planned friendship scarves for this month.  The idea is to share your remnants with your knitting
friends.Please, go through your stash and bring lots of yarn remnants.  These
pieces should be at least 5 yards in length and worsted weight.  Bring a variety
of colors. The yarn can be variegated, flecked, solid, boucle, fuzzy - whatever
you have.  These scarves are worked length-wise.  A long circular needle works
well for this project.  The needle size is up to you.  I made my last one with a
size 10 1/2.  Others made the scarf with smaller sized needles.  We will share
our yarn.  Each person's scarf will be different and interesting.  I will bring
2 examples along.  If anyone has a friendship scarf, please bring it to
show. 

 We will vote for our officers and board members this month.Dues for this
year will be $15 again.

See you Tuesday,
Helga Berutti
 

January 12, 2010 Meeting

Submitted by beaderknits on Fri, 01/08/2010 - 11:25am

We have planned friendship scarves for this month.  The idea is to share your remnants with your knitting
friends.Please, go through your stash and bring lots of yarn remnants.  These
pieces should be at least 5 yards in length and worsted weight.  Bring a variety
of colors. The yarn can be variegated, flecked, solid, boucle, fuzzy - whatever
you have.  These scarves are worked length-wise.  A long circular needle works
well for this project.  The needle size is up to you.  I made my last one with a
size 10 1/2.  Others made the scarf with smaller sized needles.  We will share
our yarn.  Each person's scarf will be different and interesting.  I will bring
2 examples along.  If anyone has a friendship scarf, please bring it to
show. 

 We will vote for our officers and board members this month.Dues for this
year will be $15 again.

See you Tuesday,
Helga Berutti
 

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