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3rd Annual Fiber Arts Fiesta
The Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies are pleased to present the 3rd ANNUAL DENVER FIBER FIESTA held in conjunction with the Great Western Alpaca Show, May 1-3, 2009, at the National Western Complex in Denver. We have invited vendors of any natural fibers to attend. New this year are classes/workshops taught by some well known artists. Vendors and classes will be held upstairs and will have signs directing the public to this event.
VENDOR APPLICATION [PDF]
Postmark Deadline: April 14, 2009In conjunction with the 7th Annual Great Western Alpaca Show held at the National Western Complex, May 1-3, 2009, the Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies are pleased to host the 3rd Annual Denver Fiber Arts Fiesta! We invite you to share in this wonderful event. Let's get a wide selection of natural fibers out there for all the fiber art's enthusiasts.
The Vendor spaces will occupy the upper level of Stadium Hall. Signage and a site map will direct the public to the Denver Fiber Arts Fiesta.
Space assignments will be on a first come first serve basis. The cost for booth space remains the same as last year's rate. Get your application and payment in today!
Galina A. Khmeleva, owner of Skaska Designs and author of Gossamer Webs, The History and Techniques of Orenburg Lace Shawls and Gossamer Webs, The Design Collection, has earned the reputation as one of the most respected and knowledgable lace knitting instructors in the country. As a former clothing and costume designer who worked with the 'aristocracy' of St. Petersburg's music and theater society, Galina was a pioneer in breaking down barriers in the 'new' Russia that allowed Russian women the opportunity to achieve ownership status in private companies. As the principal student to Orenburg's lace knitting elite, Galina brings the classic style and revered traditional knitting techniques of Russian lace to her classes. Her unique, inspiring and fun-loving teaching style has made her the guru of lace enthusiasts across the U.S. And as an extra bonus, Galina's classes are an awesome, unforgettable cultural experience.
Below are 4 classes she will be teaching.
Friday, May 1st - Continental Knitting - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
CONTINENTAL KNITTING...A VARIATION ON A THEME:
Are you stuck in the past...still throwing your yarn...maybe even experiencing wrist discomfort? Let Galina teach you this subtle Russian variation of the classic continental knitting method:- It's fast...
- It's easy...
- It's oh-so forgiving on your wrists!!You'll wonder why you waited so long to make the switch.
Friday, May 1st - Grafting - 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
GRAFTING WITH A RUSSIAN TWIST & MORE!!
Those innovative Russian knitters devised a simple, yet effective method for grafting. You will like it so much, you will use it on all your future knitting projects. If it seems that your seams are anything but seamless, this is the class for you.And MORE...
From start to finish without breaking a sweat! Galina will teach students creative cast-ons to fit every knitting occasion, with a unique Russian bind-off that will leave you breathless... These techniques will make your knitting more enjoyable and seem effortless.Saturday, May 2nd - Intro to Lace - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
INTRODUCTION TO THE BASIC ELEMENTS & PATTERN DESIGNS OF ORENBURG LACE
Mouseprint, cat's paw, honeycomb...these are but three of the ten basic elements that form the basis of Orenburg's knitted lace, combinations of which result in the near-mystical pattern designs that evolve into Orenburg lace shawls and scarves. In this class, Galina will introduce students to the basic elements, border and corner preparation, grafting method(s)...all in preparation to render each student capable of knitting their own heirloom shawl.Saturday, May 2nd - Handspinning, a Russian supported spindle method of spinning - 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
HANDSPINNING - ORENBURG STYLE
Learn how those talented knitters and spinners from Orenburg perform feats of textile magic by turning the raw down from native goats into luxuriously soft, exquisitely fine yarn via supported spindle that ultimately results in the most elegant lace shawls and scarves in the textile universe. In this class, Galina will introduce you both to the handspinning of, as well as, the more economical use of today's 'luxury' fibers, ie. cashmere, quiviut, pygora etc. Authentic hand-turned Russian supported spindles available for class use.All four classes are 3 hrs in length. The instruction fee for each class is $35. Materials fees only apply to the Into to Lace class ($5) and her Handspinning class ($5). For the continental knitting class, students should bring a smooth light-colored yarn and needle size to match. For the grafting class, students should bring 2 contrasting colors of yarn and appropriate needles to match yarn size. For the Intro class, students should bring their favorite needle type, size 0-3, and note taking materials.
To register for any of these classes, please contact Galina directly by emailing her lacemail@skaska.com or write her at this address: Skaska Designs, 924 W. Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Donna Druchunas loves yarn of all kinds and sizes. Her curiosity about knitting results in long trips to unusual places and the study of a variety of languages. Her previous books include Artic Lace: Knitted Projects and Stories Inspired by Alaska's Native KNitters and Ethnic Knitting Discovery: The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and The Andes. Visit Donna's website at www.sheeptoshawl.com for information on where she's been traveling and what else she's making.
Classes she is teaching:
Steeks - 9:30 AM -12:30 PM, Friday, May 1st- Steeking is a technique devised by traditional and ethnic knitters. Steeks provide ways to form openings in fabric that is worked in the round: openings for armholes, necklines, cardigan fronts, and so on. They do involve cutting your handknitted fabric! This class will quickly ease you past the obstacle of snipping your stitches and then give you practical experience in where and how to use steeks. We'll be knitting swatches in advance and cutting them in this class. Participants in this class need to be comfortable with the basics of knitting, purling, casting on, and binding off, and to know how to join for working in the round. Some experience with two-color knitting can be very helpful. For the advanced-beginner to intermediate knitter.
Materials needed: Worsted or heavy-worsted yarn, 6 to 8 ounces. Scraps are perfect: you will be making samples, and you will be cutting your work! The yarn should produce a nice-feeling stockinette (definitely not too loose, and preferably not board-like) at 4 to 5 stitches per inch. At least two colors, unless you plan to work the samples in one color. One 16-inch circular needle, size 7 or 8 U.S. Set of double-pointed needles in the same size as the circular needle. Crochet hook in a size slightly smaller than your knitting needles. Stitch markers. Sewing needle, thread, and scissors. I will provide handouts, sewing thread, and sewing machine.
Homework: Assignment will be sent via email when each student signs up for the class.
Lace Knitting 1-2-3 - 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Friday, May 1st - For years I tried to learn how knit lace, and was frustrated as I failed each time. I finally gave up because I wanted to have fun knitting and enjoy my hobby. I was able to knit cables, fair isle, intarsia, and even entrelac with no problems, but lace stymied me over and over again. I thought I would never be able to knit lace, until I stumbled onto a few simple techniques. If I learned how to knit lace after years of frustration and failure, I know other knitters can, too! In this workshop we will discuss the tools and yarns used to knit lace, learn how to follow lace charts, and swatch. For the advanced-beginner to intermediate knitter. Students should know how to cast on, bind off, knit, and purl, and should have completed several projects.
Materials needed: Size 5 and 3 straight needles. Approximately 50 yards of worsted weight and sport-weight yarn in any animal fiber, light colors are best. Stitch markers, large sticky notes (recommended) or row counter, basic knitting tools. Handouts will be provided.
Japanese knitting books are hot right now. Although the patterns are written entirely in Janpanese, they are not impossible for American audiences to read. Very light on text and very heavy on charts ans schematics, with a cheat sheet of translations, any adventurous knitter can enter the world of Japanese knitting. Handout will include a Japanese pattern, chart and text translation key, and several charted stitch patterns. Participants need to know basic knitting skills, and be familiar with reading English-language patterns, charts and garment schematics. For the intermediate to advanced knitter.
Japanese knitting 1 - 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Saturday, May 2nd - We will learn how to read Japanese patterns, focusing on the charts and schematics. Materials needed: About 50 yards of worsted or sport weight yarn and size 7 or 5 needles for swatching.
Japanese knitting 2 - 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Saturday, May 2nd - We will learn a few interesting Japanese stitches and techniques that can be used to add an extra level of finesse to any project. Materials needed: About 50 yards of worsted or sport weight yarn and size 7 or 5 needles for swatching. Basic knitting tools.
Cost for each class is $35.
To register for this class or obtain more information email Donna directly: donna@sheeptoshawl.com.
Sue Bunch
Classes she is teaching:
Felted Treasure Purse - 9 AM - 12PM, Friday, May 1st
Limited to 10 people per classNew and easy techniques to wet felt a small, seamless, felt purse with a hidden treasure embellishment.
Class will be enjoyed by beginners through experienced felters. Zell Collum, a long time friend of Sue and crafting buddy, will be helping guide the felting instruction. She is retired from teaching gifted children in the Mesa Public Schools where she specialized in teaching art for many years.
The three hour class with a $40 class fee includes instruction and felting materials featuring Pacafil alpaca products from Back to Back Fiber.Class supplies to bring:
Scissors-regular scissors and small embroidery scissors
Two large terry towels
Plastic bottle to hold hot water.....spray bottle will work fine too
Your treasure to hide in your purse flap. A button, old jewelry, small shell, flat stone.
Treasure should be about 1" across and no thicker than 3/8"
(Alpaca embellishment buttons will be available for $10 each if you chose this for your treasure.)
Needlefelting Embellishment - 10 AM - 12 PM, Sunday, May 3rd
Limited to 10 people per class
Bring your Felted Treasure Purse to embellish AND learn how to make a felted handle to match.
OR
Chose a finished felted purse to embellish and learn various needlefelting techniques
to make a one of a kind fashion accent.
This two hour class for $30 includes all material.
Bring your own scissors.....everything else provided.Email or call interest in the classes:
sue@backtobackalpaca.com
480-445-9068
Payment can be made by check (made out to Back to Back Fiber) and mailed to the address below, or by Credit Card by calling Sue at 480-445-9068.Sue Bunch
5901 E. McKellips
Suite 109 #306
Mesa, AZ 85215
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