An Introduction to spinning, Fair Isle knitting, and lace knitting
Hutt Art Centre, Myrtle St, Lower Hutt on May 4th & 5th 2024.
An opportunity for knitters with basic skills, for a “hands-on” introduction to:
- Gotland sheep fleece preparation and spinning
- Traditional Fair Isle (stranded) knitting
- Traditional lace knitting
Cost:
Single day registration $40.00
Two day registration $60.00
Register:
Workshops limited to 25 people
Registration includes morning and afternoon teas with light refreshments.
BYO lunch (Dowse Gallery cafe and food outlets nearby).
Register at: wool@shetlandwellington.org.nz or phone 027 6855742 for more information.
Registration closes 31st March 2024
Programme
| Day 1: 9:30am - 4:00pm full day workshop |
Wool fleece preparation & spinning
- Shetland - an overview of the wool Industry and history
- Gotland sheep fleece
- demonstration of components
- Preparation for spinning
- Learn to spin
- [Spinning wheels and fleece provided]
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| Day 2: 9:30am - 4:00pm full day workshop |
EITHER Option 1: Fair isle knitting
- An overview of traditional techniques
- create a fair isle sample piece
OR Option 2: Lace knitting
- An overview of traditional techniques
- Create a lace sample piece
- Reference books, patterns and sample garments will be on display
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