DIRECTIONS
Frog Eye opened January 1st, 2002 with the intention of teaching the art of spinning. We have developed an individual lesson plan which takes about 5 hours to complete. Instruction begins with an overview of different spinning materials, i.e., wool, cotton, silk, mohair, angora ... and yes, even dog hair! The processing of wool into "roving" is explained as well as how twist turns fiber into yarn. Once the basics have been covered, fun at the wheel begins. After 2 - 3 hours of hands-on tutoring, the student is making their own "designer" yarn!

Class fees: $60 for a one-day private lesson and includes all materials.




Knitting Classes June - August 2008
Instructor: Leslie Broznak

Purchase yarn and needles at a 20% discount on the day of class

Socks, Socks, Socks (Toe up)

Using double pointed needles, students will learn to start at the toe and end at the cuff for their first sock!
Advanced Beginner skill level*

Cost: $60
Limit: 4 people
Date: Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19
Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Materials: sock weight yarn and #4 (or size to obtain gauge) wooden double point needles.

Fair Isle

Learn the two handed technique used for Fair Isle knitting, we will create a sampler purse in class to practice this new skill.
Beginner skill level *

Cost: $35
Limit: 5 people
Date: Sunday, June 8th
Time: 1pm - 4 pm.
Materials: 5 colors of worsted weight yarn, size 7 or 8 -16” circular needles

Twist and Shout (knitting cables)

You will be shouting with joy when you find out how easy cables can be. We will make a pillow top while exploring the world of cables.
Beginner skill level *

Cost: $35
Limit: 6 people
Date: Saturday, June 21
Time: 12 until 3 pm
Materials: 1 skein light colored worsted weight yarn. Size 8 needles, and a cable needle.

Traveling vines lace shawl

Learn how to make lacey holes and create decorative decreases while creating a lovely lace shawl.
Intermediate skill level *

Cost: $35
Limit: 6 people
Date: Sunday, June 22nd
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Materials: Stitch markers, 4 balls JoJo land Yarn (fingering weight yarn) size 6 circular needles

Intro to Knitting

Just the basics to get you knitting, cast on, the knit stitch, binding off. Basic skill level*

Cost: $45 includes starter kit of needles and yarn
Limit: 4 people
Dates: Saturday, June 28th
Time: 10am - 2pm (bring a snack or lunch)

Mittens with finger flap

Love to wear mittens to keep your fingers warm, but hate to take them on and off to use your fingers? These mittens have a flap so you can get your fingers out.
Advanced beginner*

Cost: $35
Limit: 5 people
Dates: Sunday, June 29th
Time: 1 pm to 5 pm
Materials: 1 skein worsted weight yarn, size 6 or 7 double pointed needles

Socks, Socks, Socks (Top down)

Using double pointed needles, students will learn to start at the cuff and end at the toe for their first sock!
Advanced Beginner skill level*

Cost: $60
Limit: 4 people
Date: Tuesdays, July 22, 29 and August 5th
Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Materials: sock weight yarn and #4 (or size to obtain gauge) wooden double point needles.

Sweater Class

In this class we will create an adult size sweater, (cardigan or pullover). We will also learn how to read a pattern and the importance of gauge.
Advanced beginner skill level*

Cost: $70
Limit: 6 people
Dates: Thursdays, July 24, 31 August 7, 14 and 28th
Time: 7 to 8:30 pm
Materials: Approximately 1400 yards of worsted weight wool; and size needles to obtain gauge

Beyond the knit stitch

Learn to purl, and follow a pattern.
Basic skill level plus the knit stitch

Cost: $35
Limit: 4 people
Date: Saturday, July 26th
Time: 10am to 2pm (bring a snack or lunch)
Materials: A light color worsted weight yarn and size 7 or 8 needles

Multi Directional Scarf

A scarf to have fun with, using short rows you create blocks on an angle, the fun begins with the color changes or have even more fun and change the textures. People will wonder “Now, how was that done??” Makes a great Christmas present.
Advanced beginner skill level *

Cost: $35
Limit: 6 people
Date: Saturday, August 2nd
Time: 10am to 1pm (bring a snack or lunch)
Materials: A yarn with large color changes, or several yarns with different colors or textures. Purchase yarn and needles at a 20% discount on day of class

 Frog Eye now also offers classes in weaving! The 6-week lesson package includes instruction, and use of a 4-shaft floor loom for the duration of the class. Looms are portable so students may take them home while class is in session!

The class is broken into 2 projects:

Project #1: Pre-warped floor loom, ready-to-weave tea towels ... in students pre-selected colors.

Project #2: Calculate warp and dress a loom with chenille yarn. Again students' select their own colors and complete two luxurious chenille scarves.

Weaving class fees: $275 -- including instruction, looms, and all materials. Classes not to exceed 6 students per session.




In addition to the natural and hand-dyed animal fibers and rovings available at the shop, we carry a select supply of commercial yarns from Blue Sky, Rowan Yarns, Blue Heron, Louet, Plymouth, Mountain Colors, Cascade, Patons, Debblie Bliss, Reynolds Berroco, and Skacel. The studio is stocked with knitting needles, patterns, books, spinning roving and accessories. We are also a retail dealer for Louet, Majacraft, Harrisville and Schacht spinning and weaving equipment.

The mission of our little country hide-away is to provide a comfortable atmosphere for the enjoyment of fibert-related arts. We pride ourselves on "being here" to answer any questions or offer encouragement ... as well as a cup of tea and companionship.






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