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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, 07/08/2010 (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.

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.

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

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

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. 

Hands on 2010 Knitting Retreat

Submitted by beaderknits on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 10:26am
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Thu, 05/13/2010 - 6:00pm - Sun, 05/16/2010 - 6:00pm

Thursday, May 13 - Sunday, May 16, 2010, Hilton Garden Inn, Chicago, IL

A wonderful weekend of education & fun for mitten and glove knitters. Join us to enhance
your skills and get your creative juices flowing! The goal of the retreat is to offer each
student the opportunity to learn new techniques, gain insight and inspiration, and to be
able to apply it all to their own projects.

You'll find a variety of classes, along with presentations, a banquet with Keynote Speaker
Franklin Habit, a design contest, a Design Luncheon & Seminar, and more!
www.handsonretreat.com
 

Stitch-n-Pitch

Submitted by beaderknits on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 9:17am
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Sun, 08/02/2009 - 4:00pm - 9:00pm
The Rockford Riverhawks are putting together a Stitch-n-Pitch night. Tickets are $15, includes hotdog, chips and drink make checks payable to Rockford Riverhawks Orders can be picked up Mon-Fri 9-5 call 815.885.2255 ask for CJ Finn or by email cfinn@carthage.edu for more details.
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