GMKG is pleased and proud to host our first day long event in far too long. On Sunday, May 1 from 9:30-4:00 we will host a one day workshop at the White River Craft Center in Randolph, Vermont. Our instructors are Leslie Roth and Susan Snider.
The GMKG is able to pay venue and instructor fees for this event because we have had much lower expenses through the pandemic, and that may not be the case in future years. We’d like to charge a small fee to participants to help cover the costs, but we also want to make sure that all our events are accessible to as many people as possible. We’re offering two price points for this full-day event- $25 and $0- and everyone should feel free to choose the one that best meets their needs.
Click here for the sign up sheet and schedule. Lunch will be potluck. Masks will be encouraged or required.
Finishing Workshop Description:
Non-knitters like to say, “I don’t knit, because I don’t have the patience for it.” The reality is that many knitters get to a certain point in a project and find themselves impatient to be done; able to wear their new knitted item, give it as a gift or move on to something new. For some, this means rushing through the final steps, with the view that finishing tasks are a nuisance or speed bump on the road to a sweater. Unfortunately, the quality of a knitter’s finishing techniques can make or break a project. This workshop will focus on four techniques that are typically associated with completing a garment: seaming, sewing a hem or facing, picking up and knitting stitches, and weaving in ends. A materials list and homework swatches can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gH2URyWDsFva7ikpzZq6hsOtO7nnQ3WC/view?usp=sharing
Techniques:
• seaming—mattress stitch
• sewing a hem or facing—overhand stitch
• picking up and knitting stitches
• weaving in ends
Breed Specific Yarn Workshop Description:
Breed specific yarns are full of life and highlight the spirit of the animals it is from. As it relates to yarn, we will discuss the broad categories of sheep and then specific breeds within in each category, the characteristics of the breed and it’s best uses. How yarn construction can enhance the characteristics of a breed will also be discussed. Please bring samples for discussion and Q&A.
Through the combined hard work of fiber advocates, the Vermont Sheep and Goat Association and custom fiber mill owners, Vermont has an impressive selection of sheep and goat breed fiber and yarn available. The Vermont Yarn Sourcebook, a listing of VSGA members and swatches of their yarn, will be available at the retreat.