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Meg Swansen's Knitting Workshops

October 1-4, 2009: Circular Sweater and Color Knitting Techniques

Closed, No spaces available.

This workshop will be a rich discussion of many types of two-color techniques including (but not limited to) stranding (or weaving), steeks, short-rows, Armenian Knitting, reading charts, and shaping. We’ll also review using Elizabeth’s Percentage System (EPS). We'll demonstrate the basic stranding technique (using either one color in each hand, or both colors in one hand) for those who haven't tried two-color knitting before, as well as provide more advanced tips for those who want to change the shape or construction details of an existing pattern. With our focus on technique, we won't spend much (if any) time talking about color theory. There will be a bit of homework for this class for knitters interested in preparing to steek. Because these workshops are limited to a relatively small group of knitters, the range of techniques and the pace varies from group to group. Each workshop has its own flavor as directed by the participants.

General workshop information including schedule, lodging, fees is below.

Dear Knitters,

Schoolhouse Press is now offering small workshops in addition to our regular knitting camps/retreats each year with Meg Swansen and Amy Detjen co-teaching a variety of subjects. Joyce Williams, author of Latvian Dreams and co-author of Armenian Knitting, attends the latter part of workshops as a special guest.

We are limiting workshops to 20 participants, so each knitter will have ample opportunity to ask questions and get individual feedback. We have held several workshops in 07 and 08 and we look forward to welcoming more groups of knitters in 2009.

The workshops take place at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin where we hold our summer knitting camps. Special features of the workshops include: A celebratory dinner on Saturday night and an invitation to spend an afternoon visiting the Schoolhouse Press warehouse to shop and explore "The Sweater Room," where all the knitted treasures of EZ and MS are stored.

Daily Schedule for workshops:

Thursday afternoon/evening (check in after 3 p.m., and 5:45 welcome supper)

Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 (Class)

Saturday 9 a.m.-12:30 (Class)

Saturday 1:30-4:30 (Visit Schoolhouse Press)

Sunday 9 a.m.-12:00 (Class; 12:00 departure)

Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening after dinner our classroom will be open for knitters to gather, with Amy Detjen available for individual assistance.

Housing:

We stay at the new Holiday Inn Conference Center in Marshfield, WI with all the amenitites you expect including fridge and microwave in the rooms, indoor pool/hot tub and more. We have a room for our classes, with adjoining dining area.

Meals:

A supper buffet will be served from 5:45-6:30 pm on the evening of your arrival, and all meals (except Sunday lunch) are included in your fee.You will receive a coupon for breakfast at the Kitchen Table restaurant for Friday morning; other breakfast and lunch fare will be provided by the Holiday Inn chef in addition to our mid-morning fruit and coffee break. On Saturday evening we will have a special celebratory dinner at a local restaurant. Non-knitting companions may join us for the supper buffet, breakfasts and Holiday Inn dinners (lunches are not included, extra fee applies for non-knitting companions to join the celebratory dinner).

Transportation:

By air: Madison, WI, Minneapolis, MN, Milwaukee, WI, or Chicago, IL airports all have feeder lines to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA, phone:715-693-2147) in Mosinee/Wausau, WI (35 miles east of Marshfield). A van shuttle service from CWA to the hotel is available through the Holiday Inn (call in advance, 715-486-1500); the cost is $30 per person-one way. Or, you can rent a car at either CWA or a major airport (Madison, approx drive time: 2.5 hrs, Milwaukee, WI approx drive time: 4 hours, Mpls, MN, approx drive time: 3 hrs, Chicago, IL approx drive time: 5.5 hours, CWA approx drive time: 35 minutes)

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Workshop Tuition (2009 prices):

Single ($875)
Double w/knitting workshop roommate ($825)
Double with a non-knitting companion ($900)
Off-campus ($650)

Your tuition includes lodging, meals, and teacher's fees. Transportation is not included.

Questions? Call us at (715) 884-2799 or send us an email.