Shuttles, Spindles & Skeins, Inc.

Shuttles, Spindles & Skeins, Inc.
weaving
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basketry . spinning . knitting
classes . equipment . yarn
635 South Broadway #E
Boulder, CO 80305
Hours: Monday 12-6
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June - Aug. 2013
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felting
Table Mesa Shopping Center
(303) 494-1071 or 1-800-283-4163 (toll-free)
Tuesday-Saturday 10-6
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Closed Sunday
www.shuttlesspindlesandskeins.com
2013 Estes Park Wool Market
Open to the public June 8 & 9
Stop by the Shuttles booth in the Vendors tent.
We’ll have lots of yarn, books and other goodies for
your consideration.
See you there!
http://estes-park.com/events/2013/06/wool-market
SWEATER DOCTOR IS IN
45 Minutes $25
ANY TUESDAY OR THURSDAY, 11-4pm
CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Roxana Bartlett, instructor
Is there an ailing sweater project in your life?
A pattern suffering from confusion? A technique so cold
it needs resuscitation? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Knits
and have a one on one session that will get that sweater up and
wearing.
SHUTTLES SPIN-IN AND KNIT-IN
Shuttles Spin-in and Knit-in
1st Monday of the month
Monday, June 3, July 1 & August 5,
7-9:30pm
Bring your wheel and/or needles and
join other knitters & spinners in an evening
of good company.
SUMMER CLOSURES
COMMUNITY KNITTING
IS ON VACATION
FOR THE SUMMER .
MONDAY, MAY 27, MEMORIAL DAY
THURSDAY, JULY 4
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, LABOR DAY
HAPPY KNITTING!
BOOK SIGNING
Saturday, June 15, 4-5pm
Heide Murray’s delightful
needle felted creatures are
featured in WEE FELT
WORLDS: Sweet Little
Scenes to Needle Felt.
She will be signing the
book after her needle
felting class.
SAVE THE DATE
2013 YARN CRAWL
SEPTEMBER 21-29!!
http://www.yarnalongtherockies.com/
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Knitting Classes
CIRCULARITY
3 Sessions $65
Begins Wednesday, June 12, 6:30-9pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
Knitting in the round…what’s it all about? Getting comfortable with
double pointed needles will be our first goal. We’ll knit some cuffs.
Then we’ll explore “magic loop”, working on two needles and other
circular needle tricks. Bring your adventurous spirit.
BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.
BEGINNING KNITTING
4 Sessions $95
Begins Saturday, June 15, 9:30-12noon or
Begins Monday, June 17, 1-3:30pm or
Begins Tuesday, July 30, 6:30-9pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
Learn to knit! Knitting warm, comfortable, attractive clothing is
calming to the mind and soothing to the spirit (and fun). This class
covers needles, yarns and basic stitches with lots of time to practice, ask
questions and discover the joy of this ancient craft. We will also make a
hat! (Hat uses #10 ½ 16” circular needles and bulky yarn to be provided
by student.)
STRAIGHT NEEDLES, SAMPLER YARN AND BOOK PROVIDED.
INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN COLOR WORK
1 Day $75
Saturday, June 22, 10-5pm
Lily Huff, instructor
Northern Russian knitted color work is deeply related to Russian
weaving traditions. Experienced Russian knitters say there is no woven
color pattern that would be impossible to knit. We will learn the main
principles of the color work of the Russian north. We will learn to make
several color patterns, and will learn how to make a scarf. Several color
patterns for Russian northern mittens will be also provided.
INTERMEDIATE KNITTING SKILLS AND ABILITY TO READ
COLOR WORK CHARTS REQUIRED.
TURKISH BED SOCKS
3 Sessions $70
Begins Tuesday, July 2, 6:30-9pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
These slipper/socks will find a way into your knitting bag. What a great
way to use a special ball of sock yarn. A small project with clever
construction, they make a great gift - after you have enough pairs for
yourself! Churchmouse pattern included.
BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.
KNITTING 2-BEYOND THE BEGINNING
4 Sessions $80
Begins Saturday, August 3, 10-12:30pm
Roxana Bartlett, instructor
You know knit, purl, increasing, decreasing and gauge. Put it all
together and knit a sweater that fits, feels wonderful and looks great!
Choose a pattern from the Knitting 2 book. We will guide you in
picking the right yarn and understanding the instructions. A review of
knitting techniques and sweater care is also included. You must stop by
and select your pattern and yarn at least ONE WEEK before the
start of class.
BEGINNING KNITTING OR DEMONSTRATED ABILITY WITH
TEACHER APPROVAL REQUIRED.
PROBLEM SOLVING 101
1 Session $30
Saturday, August 10, 2-4pm
Roxana Bartlett, instructor
Are you still uncertain about the proper way to pick up a dropped stitch?
Still not sure about the proper stitch mount? Have you never learned to
“un-knit” in both directions? Discover holes and don’t know how they
got there? This is the class for you! We will spend two hours
concentrating on the most common mistakes that happen in knitting and
the most efficient ways to fix them.
BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.
KNITTING REVIEW
1 Session $30
Saturday, August 17, 2-4pm
Roxana Bartlett, instructor
If you haven’t knit for awhile or you’ve taught yourself and wish you
knew a little more, this class is for you. We will review the basics of
knitting--cast-ons, increases and decreases, gauge and other techniques
that will bring a smile to your face and make your knitting better and so
much easier!
BEGINNING KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.
INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN LACE KNITTING
1 Session $50
Saturday, August 24, 1-5pm
Lily Huff, instructor
Russian lace looks complex but it is a simple lace at its core. You will
learn the principles of Russian lace shawl construction. “The curve”
pattern teaches how to make a traditional Orenburg triangle look
modern. The pattern is provided.
ADVANCED KNITTING SKILLS AND ABILITY TO READ
CHARTS REQUIRED.
RUSSIAN KNITTING TECHNIQUES
1 Session $50
Saturday, July 27, 1-5pm
Lily Huff, instructor
How do Russians knit? Lace, socks, sweaters, how do they do that?
Learn this classic knitting method: fast knitting, easy knitting, so
forgiving on your wrists. Russian knitters pick yarn as in continental
knitting.
ADVANCED KNITTING SKILLS REQUIRED.
Make a friend a friendship bracelet. We
have many colors of yarn and lots of
pattern books.
DISCOUNT POLICY
During a class students receive a 10% discount on products sold by
Shuttles, Spindles & Skeins.
A 20% discount is available for a bulk yarn purchase of $250.
(For $200 plus tax you get $250 worth of yarn.)
Each Shuttles newsletter is available
on line the same day the printed
version is mailed.
A 25% discount is available for a bulk yarn purchase of $350.
(For $262.50 plus tax you get $350 worth of yarn.)
No credit cards for bulk purchases.
www.shuttlesspindlesandskeins.com
BULK PURCHASES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
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Spinning Classes
BEGINNING SPINNING ON A WHEEL
6 Sessions $160
Begins Thursday, June 13, 7-9:30pm
Dye day-Saturday, August 3, 10-3pm (no class July 4)
Maggie Casey, instructor
Spider Woman taught the Navajo women to spin with a spindle made of
lightning and turquoise. While we can't provide that kind of equipment,
we can continue the tradition. Wool, greasy, clean and commercially
processed is our fiber. The last class is an all day natural dye workshop.
Women who are pregnant should take the dye class at a later time
when they are not pregnant.
ALL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED.
PLEASE WEAR OLD CLOTHES.
FIBERS PROVIDED.
SPINNING 2
4 Sessions $100
Begins Thursday, August 8, 7-9:30pm
Maggie Casey, instructor
Now that you know what the knobs on your spinning wheel are for, is it
time for another class? Spinning 2 will include such varied topics as
t.p.i. (twists per inch), use of wool combs, Navajo plying and more. We
will cover different techniques to give you more control over the size
and twist of the yarn you spin.
BEGINNING SPINNING SKILLS REQUIRED.
BRING YOUR WHEEL.
FIBERS PROVIDED.
SPINNING OUTSIDE THE BOX
1 Day $65
Saturday, August 24, 10-5pm
Debi Dodge, instructor
Spinning novelty yarns is a wonderful way to have a lot of fun. Whether
this is an embellishment or Art just for art’s sake, spinning crazy yarns is
a good way to just break free. Join us for a day of spinning the unusual
(beads, feathers, paper, and thrums).
BEGINNING SPINNING SKILLS REQUIRED.
BRING YOUR WHEEL, CARDERS, EXTRA BOBBINS, LAZY
KATE & NIDDY NODDY. FIBERS PROVIDED.
TASTE OF SPINNING
2 Days $125
Saturday, June 29 & Sunday, June 30, 10-4pm
Maggie Casey, instructor
If you have always wanted to spin, have taught yourself a little, or
haven’t spun for awhile, this workshop will be just what you need to
gain confidence and skill. We will start with a beautiful fleece, learn to
card, spin, ply and set the twist. Then we will spin woolen and worsted
yarns, some commercially prepared fibers and discuss wheel
maintenance.
ALL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED.
PLEASE WEAR OLD CLOTHES.
SPIN THE CAMELIDS
1 Session $40
Saturday, July 13, 1-4pm
Chris Switzer, instructor
From Camel to both kinds of Alpacas to Paco
Vicuna and Llama, come spin these wonderful
fibers. You will blend natural colors, plus add
silk, mohair or angora for a special look. Yarns
and finished projects using handspun will be
shown.
INTERMEDIATE SPINNING SKILLS REQUIRED.
FIBERS PROVIDED.
CLASS REGISTRATION
Many of our classes fill up quickly. To guarantee a space you should
pre-register at least one week prior to the beginning of the class. To
register for a class we require ½ of the cost of the class at the time of
registration. The remainder of the fee is due the day of the first class.
We consider your enrollment a commitment to take the class. We
order supplies and make a commitment to the teacher based on your
registration.
DROP SPINDLE SPINNING
1 Session $40
Thursday, August 1, 7-9:30pm
Maggie Casey, instructor
The “dreaded drop spindle” need not be feared at all. All it takes is a
little practice and a sense of humor. Come use our spindles or bring
your own. We’ll twist the night away.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME.
USE OF SPINDLES AND FIBERS PROVIDED.
Please be sure you can attend the first session before you sign up
for a class. The first class session provides the foundation of skills
needed for the entire class.
If you cancel a week or more before the beginning date of the
class, all monies will be refunded. If you cancel with less than a
week's notice, your registration deposit will be forfeited. The cost of
the class is neither refundable nor transferable once the class has begun. A full refund of all monies will be made if Shuttles, Spindles &
Skeins cancels a class.
SHUTTLES SPIN IN 2012
FLEECE CHALLENGE SHOW
MUCH AS WE LOVE CHILDREN - ESPECIALLY YOURS - OUR
VERY LIMITED CLASSROOM SPACE MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE
TO ACCOMMODATE CHILDREN WHILE YOU ARE IN CLASS.
PLEASE MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS.
COME SEE THE WONDERFUL
GARMENTS CREATED BY THE
SHUTTLES SPINNERS FROM THE
2012 FLEECE CHALLENGE.
JUNE 17-29
A GENTLE REMINDER: THE SHOP CLOSES AT 6PM. THE
CLASSROOM WILL OPEN 15 MINUTES BEFORE CLASSES
START. PLEASE COME TO CLASS PREPARED. INSTRUCTORS CAN NOT TAKE TIME FROM TEACHING TO WIND
YARN. PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF THE TEACHERS
AND OTHER STUDENTS AND TURN OFF CELL PHONES
DURING CLASS.
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Weaving Classes
WEAVE A SCARF
1 Day $80
Saturday, June 15, 10-5pm
Sara Goldenberg-White, instructor
If you’ve wanted to try weaving, but haven’t had the time, this all-day
class is for you. Using a rigid heddle loom, students will experience all
the steps of weaving a scarf from start to finish. By the end of the class,
students should have a good idea about what weaving is all about—and
go home with a finished project!
USE OF OUR RIGID HEDDLE LOOM AND SUPPLIES ARE
INCLUDED.
INKLE WEAVING
2 Sessions $65
Friday, July 26, & August 2, 1-4pm
Sally Kuhn, instructor
Inkle weaving is simple, portable and fun. Learn the basics of warping
and weaving on an inkle loom. We’ll make two different projects.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME.
USE OF OUR LOOM AND MATERIALS PROVIDED.
PICK UP: EASY-AS-PIE PICKUP PATTERNS FOR THE RIGID
HEDDLE LOOM
1 Session $50
Saturday, July 27, 10-3pm
Sara Goldenberg-White, instructor
Now that you’ve got plain weave down on the rigid heddle loom, it’s
time to spice things up with pick-up patterns. Using a pick-up stick on
the rigid heddle loom is easier than you think and you’ll soon appreciate
how powerful this little tool can be. We’ll spend the morning creating
weft floats and the afternoon warp floats—and then put it all together to
weave both in the same fabric with just one pick-up stick. Whether it’s
honeycomb, krokbragd or lace, you can weave all of these patterns on
your rigid heddle loom—and have a blast doing it.
BEGINNING RIGID HEDDLE WEAVING SKILLS REQUIRED.
USE OF A RIGID HEDDLE LOOM REQUIRED.
TASTE OF 4 SHAFT WEAVING
2 Days $125
Monday, June 17 & Tuesday, June 18, 9-5pm or
Saturday, August 17 & Sunday, August 18, 9-5pm
Judy Steinkoenig, instructor
During this introductory four shaft weaving class, you will warp the
loom twice. You’ll weave a sample and design and weave a finished
piece to take home.
USE OF OUR LOOM PROVIDED.
TAPESTRY WEAVING
2 Sessions $80
Saturday, July 6 & 20, 1-4pm
David Johnson, instructor
In this workshop students will warp and weave tapestries using plain and
soumak techniques. Day one covers warping and weaving, and day two
focuses on ideas and design. As part of the fee, students will be allowed
to keep their looms to allow them to finish their weaving. There will be
a review session at the end of class two.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
ZOOM LOOM WEAVING
1 Session $55
Saturday, August 3, 1-4pm
Denise Renee Grace, instructor
Repurpose your time and yarn with the addictive Zoom Loom, good for
a quick weave on the go. Watch your short bits of time and “dibby dab”
yarns add up to fabulous projects! In this class you will learn how to
wind the yarn on the loom, weave, and finish the squares. We’ll explore
different kinds of yarns suitable for the Zoom Loom, as well as color and
weave techniques. You’ll learn to create different kinds of projects using squares, like the cute cuff we’ll make in class.
USE OF OUR LOOM AND SOME YARN PROVIDED, BRING
SOME YARN TO PLAY WITH.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME.
WEAVE STRUCTURE PLAYTIME
2 Days $110
Saturday, July 13 & Sunday, July 14, 9-4pm
Judy Steinkoenig, instructor
Learn new weaves and explore weaves you know in this two day round
robin workshop. We’ll work on at least five different weave structures.
Learn what makes each one unique and what wonderful creations you
can produce with each one.
BEGINNING 4 SHAFT WEAVING SKILLS REQUIRED.
USE OF A PORTABLE 4 SHAFT LOOM REQUIRED.
WEAVER CONTROLLED WEAVES
1 Day $65
Sunday, August 4, 9-4pm
Judy Steinkoenig, instructor
WEAVE A BAG IN A WEEKEND ON A RIGID HEDDLE LOOM Spend a day at your loom learning finger-manipulated weaves that can
enhance any woven piece. You’ll learn leno, Spanish lace, Brooks
2 Days $120
Bouquet and many more useful techniques.
Saturday, July 20, 10-4pm & Sunday, July 21, 10-2pm
USE OF A PORTABLE 2 OR 4 SHAFT LOOM REQUIRED.
Sara Goldenberg-White, instructor
Learn how to do double weave on the rigid heddle loom while creating a BEGINNING WEAVING SKILLS REQUIRED.
fun functional bag. This class will go over how to wind a warp on a
warping board and set up your rigid heddle loom for double weave as
WEAVE A CROSSOVER SCARF
well as how to weave two layers of cloth at once!
2 Sessions $115
If you have your own loom bring it with you. If not, one will be provided Saturday, August 10, 10-4pm & Sunday, August 11, 12noon-4pm
(we will use 10 dent reeds).
Sally Kuhn, instructor
PRIOR RIGID HEDDLE WEAVING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Learn this fascinating technique while weaving a scarf of fabulous
YARNS PROVIDED. USE OF A RIGID HEDDLE LOOM WITH
Tencel. Students will select, wind, thread and weave the entire scarf in
DOUBLE HEDDLE CAPACITY REQUIRED.
class using our Wolf Pup looms.
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
BEGINNING 4 SHAFT WEAVING SKILLS REQUIRED.
IF YOU ARE TAKING A WEAVING CLASS FROM
Shuttles AND NEED TO USE A PORTABLE LOOM,
If you are taking a class at Shuttles and are
from out of town, PLEASE provide a local
phone number or your cell number where we
can reach you while you’re here!!!
TABLE LOOMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE
ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.
CALL THE SHOP TO RESERVE ONE.
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Crochet
Basketry
ALL BASKET MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED FOR EACH CLASS.
BABY CROCHET
STUDENTS SHOULD WEAR OLD CLOTHES AND BRING: SHARP
2 Sessions $50
SHEARS (KITCHEN OR PRUNING), OR DIAGONAL CUTTERS,
Wednesday, July 10 & 17, 6:30-9pm
AWL, TAPE MEASURE, PENCIL, AND TOWEL.
Margaret Tullis, instructor
Choose lightweight superwash yarn for a simple yoke style jacket.
Design your own with fun pattern stitches and trims. Top with a cap. A MARKET BASKET
great project!
1 Day $80
BEGINNING CROCHET SKILLS REQUIRED.
Sunday, June 23, 9:30-5pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
This ribbed basket is great for the farmers’ market or even a favorite
BEGINNING CROCHET
yarn project. Class includes a demonstration and discussion of fiber
4 Sessions $95
reactive dyes.
Begins Thursday, August 1, 6:30-9pm
ALL LEVELS WELCOME.
Margaret Tullis, instructor
Discover the versatility and usefulness of crochet. Learn basic crochet
stitches and how to read patterns. Several small projects will be made,
PLY SPLIT A TRI-AXIAL SPLIT BASKET
including a hat. (Hat uses worsted weight yarn to be provided by the
1 Day $60
student.)
Sunday, August 25, 9:30-4pm
BOOK, HOOK AND SAMPLER YARN PROVIDED.
Sally Kuhn, instructor
Come learn to make a ply-split basket using Danish cord with a tri-axial
start and pothold sides.
CROCHET CLINIC
ALL LEVELS WELCOME.
45 Minutes $25
ANY TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY, 11-4PM
BUT YOU MUST CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Margaret Tullis, instructor
Do you have crochet questions? Are you stuck on a project? Need help TATTING BASICS
understanding directions? Want help starting a new project or finishing 3 Sessions $70
an old one? Crochet clinic is the answer. Bring your projects and
Begins Monday, July 15, 1-3:30pm
problems, and we will talk crochet.
Margaret Tullis, instructor
Learn the basic stitches. Then discover how this “lace” is constructed.
We’ll explore some contemporary tools and materials.
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
Now at Shuttles!
Tatting
Uniques
~ Schacht Zoom Loom ~
DISK KUMIHIMO
1 Session $35
Saturday, July 6, 2-4:30pm
Sally Kuhn, instructor
Kumihimo on a disk is so portable and it is a wonderful way to create
colorful braids to embellish projects. We’ll set up for an 8-strand braid
and try several round and flat patterns. Keep the disk and bobbins to
braid more at home.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME.
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
A new loom from Schacht - on the go
weaving! Enjoy the satisfying pleasure of
weaving when you want, where you want!
PERUVIAN TEXTILES
1 Session $20
Saturday, August 17, 1-3pm
Chris Switzer, instructor
Come take a closer look at some wonderful Peruvian textiles from
Chris’ many trips to Peru. She will bring modern and antique pieces
both woven and knitted and discuss techniques and meanings of some of
the symbols. She will also have slides of the countryside and artisans.
EVERYONE WELCOME.
New DVDs
RETURN POLICY
SPIN TO WEAVE with Sara Lamb
KNITTER’S TOOLBOX: Lily Chin’s Techniques &
ALL RETURNS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY
THE SALES RECEIPT.
Returns will be accepted up to one year after date of purchase.
Tricks for Savvy Knitters
CROCHETER’S TOOLBOX: Lily Chin’s Techniques &
Tricks for Savvy Crocheters
KNIT FREE-SOLE SOCKS - Anna Zilboorg
Cash refunds for returns up to $20; store credit for refunds over $20.
We regret that we cannot give refunds for:
Patterns
Wound off yarn
Sale merchandise
Returned yarn must be in the original wrapper,
unused and in good condition.
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Felting Classes
ALL FIBERS ARE PROVIDED FOR THE FELTING CLASSES.
PLEASE BRING A COUPLE OF OLD TOWELS FOR THE WET
FELTING CLASSES.
PRIZE WINNING PRODUCE
1 Session $45
Saturday, June 15, 1-4pm
Heide Murray, instructor
A beginning needle felting class, focusing on
basic shapes and how to make a cute wool
vegetable ready to win big prizes at the
county fair. More than likely your vegetable
will end up with a sweet smiling face and a
first place ribbon.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME. AGE 10 AND
UP.
WET FELT BASICS (for parent and child, unattached adults
welcome too.)
1 Session $50
Saturday, July 20, 1-5pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
What does it take to felt a form or stable cloth from loose wool fiber? It's
magic with plain soap and water. We'll make cords and balls, enclosing
found objects. We'll explore surface design, including inlays. Come
play!
ALL LEVELS WELCOME.
NUNO
1 Day $75
Sunday, July 21, 9:30-5pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
Come explore layers in feltmaking. What sticks, what resists. Bring
sheer fabric, mesh, even lace. There will be more to share. You will
also need a towel and some elbow grease.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME.
KITES AND BALLOONS
1 Session $45
Thursday, August 15, 6:30-9:30pm
Heide Murray, instructor
Kites and balloons and things that fly
away…needlefelting adorable faces on tiny
wool kites and wool balls. They are the
perfect little cake toppers, gifts or pins for
your coat. Come learn the basics of needle
felting and about different wools for your
projects.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME.
A Gentle Reminder
THE SHOP CLOSES AT 6PM. THE CLASSROOM WILL OPEN
15 MINUTES BEFORE CLASSES START. PLEASE COME TO
CLASS PREPARED. INSTRUCTORS CAN NOT TAKE TIME
FROM TEACHING TO WIND YARN.
Looking for a gift for yourself or
someone special? Shawl pins are the
perfect closure for a scarf, a shawl, or
extra decoration on your sweatere.
From fancy to simple, copper, silver,
pearls, we’ll have a style that’s perfect!
AS A COURTESY TO OUR INSTUCTORS AND OTHER
STUDENTS, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WEARING PERFUME
WHEN ATTENDING A CLASS. ALSO, PLEASE TURN OFF
YOUR CELL PHONES WHILE IN CLASS. THANK YOU!
Classes for Kids
COLORFUL FELTED ANIMALS FOR KIDS (Age 10 & up)
1 Session $30
Tuesday, June 11, 1-3pm or Monday, June 24, 1-3pm or
Monday, July 8, 1-3pm or Tuesday, July 16, 1-3pm or
Monday, July 22, 1-3pm
Suzanne Connolly-Howes, instructor
Learn how to create felted colorful animals with wool. You will learn
how to wet felt, needle felt and blend wool colors to create intricate
patterns. In each class you will learn how to make a unique felted
animal. Come to more than one class and create a colorful felted mobile.
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
CROCHET FOR KIDS (Age 10 & up)
2 Sessions $50
Thursday, July 11 & 18, 1-3pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
It’s a loop through a loop, and kids can have fun crocheting too. We’ll
cover the basics and make some cool juggling balls.
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
KUMIHIMO FOR KIDS (Age 10 & up)
1 Session $30
Friday, July 12, 10:30-12noon
Sally Kuhn, instructor
Learn to braid a colorful friendship bracelet using a Kumihimo disk and
cotton yarn in class and keep the disk to braid more at home.
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
KNITTING FOR KIDS (Age 10 & up)
2 Sessions $45
Tuesday, June 18 & 25, 1-3pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
To knit and to purl, those are the basic stitches. In addition, you’ll learn
to begin and to end. And project ideas? We’ve got lots of possibilities.
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
BASKETRY FOR KIDS (Age 10 & up)
1 Session $30
Monday, August 5, 1-4pm
Margaret Tullis, instructor
Another wet class, we’ll soak colored reed and twist it into small baskets
and wreaths.
BRING A TOWEL.
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
KIDS SPINNING (Age 10 & up)
1 Session $20
Thursday, June 20, 10-12noon
Maggie Casey, instructor
You can spin wonderful yarn on a drop spindle! It is inexpensive and
you can take it almost anywhere.
USE OF OUR SPINDLE AND ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
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CLASS REGISTRATION POLICIES
Many of our classes fill up quickly. To guarantee a space, you should pre-register AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO the
beginning of the class. To register for a class, we require a deposit of ½ of the cost of the class. The remainder of the fee is due the day of
the first class. We consider your enrollment a commitment to take the class. We order supplies and make a commitment to the instructor
based on your registration.
Please be sure you can attend the first session before you sign up for a class. The first class session provides the foundation of
skills for the entire class.
If you cancel a week or more before the beginning date of the class, all monies will be refunded. IF YOU CANCEL WITH LESS
THAN A WEEK'S NOTICE, YOUR REGISTRATION DEPOSIT WILL BE FORFEITED. The cost of the class is neither refundable nor
transferable once the class has begun. A full refund of all monies will be made if Shuttles, Spindles and Skeins cancels a class.
MUCH AS WE LOVE CHILDREN - ESPECIALLY YOURS - OUR VERY LIMITED CLASSROOM SPACE MAKES IT
IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCOMMODATE CHILDREN WHILE YOU ARE IN CLASS. PLEASE MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS.
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Our Instructors
Roxana Bartlett - Is both an artist-quiltmaker and a knitwear designer. Leading
a double life isn’t as difficult as it sounds, she says, since both reflect an aspect of
her creativity and both are exciting. Her book SLIP STITCH KNITTING is an
Interweave Press best seller.
Sally Kuhn - Worked for yarn during high school and college, helping with
knitting, crochet and needlepoint projects. An avid weaver since 1994, you can
see her woven triple weave pick-up cougar in the main office of Smiley Middle
School in Denver. Kumihimo and ply split braiding are also addictions.
Maggie Casey - Is the author of START SPINNING—EVERYTHING YOU
NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE GREAT YARN. A spinner since 1973 she holds
the Handweavers Guild of America Certificate of Excellence in Handspinning.
Look for her workshops at Estes Park, Maryland Sheep and Wool and SOAR.
Don’t miss her DVDs START SPINNING, BIG AND LOFTY YARNS and
GETTING STARTED ON A DROP SPINDLE
Heide Murray - Has been needlefelting since 2001 and finds wool endlessly
fascinating. Making whimsical characters has been a wonderful experience,
leading to pieces in galleries in New York and Tokyo. After years of sculpting
dolls in clay and taking courses all over the states, she found wool and will never
go back. See her felted creations in WEE FELT WORLDS.
Suzanne Connolly-Howes - Taught environmental science and nature crafts to
children and families, since retirement she has devoted time to art. She creates
whimsical animals, birds and insects with felt, paints silk scarves and creates
garden sculptures with clay and mosaics.
Denise Renee Grace - Works at Schacht Spindle Company, troubleshooting
customer’s equipment problems, taking orders and assisting in creative projects.
She has an art degree with an emphasis in weaving and quilting, so the Zoom
Loom is the perfect tool for her and she enjoys spreading her enthusiasm about
this little tool.
Debi Dodge - Was the Superintendent of the Handspun Yarn Show at the Boulder
County Fair for 10 years. She has been the judge at the Estes Park Wool Festival
and is a 3 time Medallion winner for her designer yarns at the Taos Wool
Festival.
Judy Steinkoenig - Has been teaching weaving classes since 1983 including
Beginning Weaving at Convergence 2004. You can see her weavings in
Handwoven magazine. This, plus being a knowledgeable and lively speaker,
keeps her in much demand up and down the Front Range.
Lily Huff - Is an expert of hand knitted super fine Russian lace, continuing a
centuries old family fiber art tradition. She learned to knit lace at an extremely
young age from her family in Russia. Lily is a lace designer, avid fine lace
spinner and knitter.
Chris Switzer - Is the author and publisher of SPINNING LLAMA AND
ALPACA and editor of PROJECTS FOR LLAMA AND ALPACA. She began
weaving and spinning in 1971 and has been a member of the Handweavers Guild
of Boulder and the Northern Colorado Weavers Guild ever since. She received a
BFA in Weaving from CSU in 1984. She raises alpacas and paco-vicunas in
Estes Park.
Sara Goldenberg-White - Earned her MFA in Fibers from Colorado State
University. During her time at CSU she created her own art as well as taught
multiple classes in the Fibers department. Sara assisted Jane Patrick with her
rigid heddle weaving book THE WEAVERS IDEA BOOK. Sara has shown her
artwork throughout the U. S. and beyond. She is an avid weaver, knitter and
sewer and enjoys working with non traditional fiber materials.
Margaret Tullis - learned to tat and crochet as a child from a sitter who found
she could keep her quiet with a shuttle or hook and a ball of string. Later, by
then a weaver and spinner, she couldn’t resist basketry when the material fell
from her Florida trees. She has produced baskets and craft for mail-order as well
as installations and galleries. She loves to learn and she loves to share.
David Johnson - Holds degrees in weaving from Colorado State University and
the Cranbrook Academy of Art. His teaching experience includes positions at the
Oregon College of Arts and Crafts, the Appalachian Center for Craft and Front
Range Community College. In addition, David has taught workshops at Penland
and Arrowmont.
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Heide Murray book signing!
Saturday June 15 - see front page for details!!
Knitting, Weaving, Felting, Spinning, Crochet, Basketry, Uniques, Tatting and lots of
classes for kids. Also lots of new yarns and books!
SUMMER CLASSES
June - Aug. 2013
Shuttles, Spindles & Skeins, Inc.
635 South Broadway #E
Boulder, CO 80305
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VISIT OUR WEB SITE:
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New Yarns!
Lago - a weaver’s delight for a fun summer
project or knit a cute top
Kauni - very long color changes for making
interesting fair isle or slip stitch motifs,
softens with washing
Reflective yarn - make a luminous hat trim, and
they’ll see you in the dark
Cotton Supreme - super soft, quick knitting
for this summer
Bamboo Pop - Coordinating variegateds & solids
in a lightweight bamboo/cotton yarn
Ultra Pima - a cotton that’s soft, lightweight
and perfect for summer
Legong - Make a fun scarf already decorated
with beads
Batik - self striping heavy worsted weight 100%
cotton. A quick summer vest or a soft yoga mat
New DVDs - see page 5!
New BookS!
KNITTTING PATTERN ESSENTIALS - Sally Melville
60 QUICK BABY BLANKETS
MEDIEVAL-INSPIRED KNITS
ARTFUL COLOR, MINDFUL KNITS Laura Militzer Bryant
KNITTED ANIMAL HATS
TOPSY-TURVY INSIDE-OUT KNIT TOYS Susan B. Anderson
50 SUNFLOWERS TO KNIT, CROCHET & FELT
CROCHET A ZOO
18 TOWELS ON 4 WARPS
KNIT TO FLATTER – Amy Herzog
ADVENTURES IN POMPOM LAND
LITERARY KNITS – Lohr
LIGHT & LAYERED KNITS – Vicki Square
CROCHET ONE SKEIN WONDERS –
Durant & Eckman
KNITTED LETTERS
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