Classes
All classes are $15.00 for the first hour; $10.00 for each additional hour unless otherwise specified. Talk with the instructor about what you (and a friend) would like to accomplish, when you'd like to meet & decide how much time to reserve, based on your plans. Supplies may be purchased at the shop or you can bring your own. Call 413 587-0300 or email woolanddyeworks@gmail.com to plan & confirm class.
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Rug Hooking
For Beginners ~
Choose from our patterns or bring a design to be transferred onto the foundation fabric of your choice. Bring or choose wool, amount depends on size of project. You will also need: a frame, a rug hook & scissors. You are welcome to use our tools for the first class. With ~ Joann or Margot ~ For Resumers ~
If you have some experience hooking, but would like some help or a refresher course, bring something you've started or start something new. With ~ Joann or Margot ~ For Finishers ~
We also teach Finishing techniques for your mat, rug, pillow, or bag. Examples of these methods can be seen in the shop. With ~ Joann or Diane ~ |
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Rug Braiding
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For Beginners and/or Continuers ~
Materials needed: wool or some other fabric to braid (not all fabrics are suited to braiding) lacing needle, splice-able lacing cord, braiding clamp and/or stand, scissors, sewing needle & thread. You may wish to use braid aids as well. Bring your own tools and supplies or try ours & then purchase what you need. With ~ Diane |
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More Stuff to Braid
Braided Bag with Handles ~
Sturdy bag to carry your stuff with braided handle. Braided Tablet Case ~ Case for tablet or computer, various closures can be used. Time & Materials for each will depend on size & details. Braided Basket ~ Wool basket or cozy wool bed for cat or dog - large or small. With ~ Diane 
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Punchneedle
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Oxford Punchneedle ~
Use your yarn or ours to make a looped pile mat without a hook. You'll need a punchneedle & a frame or hoop. You can borrow ours for the class. With ~ Joann
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Knitting
We offer knitting help of various sorts, starting or finishing, choosing a pattern or lessons in basic knitting, help with repairs too. We also have
fine yarns, suitable for knitting two color stranded Fair Isle or Norwegian work. For Fair Isle or Norwegian knitting, experience using size 2 or 3 double pointed needles & fine yarn is helpful. We also suggest at least two hours for the first class & perhaps an additional class in a week or two. With ~ Margot & Diane |
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Dyeing
Delights of Dyeing ~
Basics of safely using acid dye on wool fabric. Take the samples you create home with you. Wool & dye included. Easy techniques you can use at home. Two hour class ~ $35.00 With ~ Diane Dyeing Continued ~
Explore the possibilities of using acid dye to overdye wool fabric. You'll do some dyeing & take samples home. Wool & dye included. Two hour class ~ $35.00 With ~ Diane |
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Design Your Own Original
Bring ideas, photographs &/or sketches. Get help developing your composition & using colors to enhance your ideas. With ~ Margot Portrait of Your Pet
Compose a picture you can hook & keep to remember them by. Bring photos, sketches & even their favorite toys to use as in your design. With ~ Margot |
