IMAGINE A PLACE WHERE TRADITIONAL ARTISAN CRAFTS ARE TAUGHT AMIDST LAUGHTER, COMMUNAL MEALS, AND SET IN THE BEAUTY OF NATURE. THINK CAMP…BUT IN WONDERFULLY COMFORTABLE HOUSING AND GREAT FOOD. COME LIVE IT AT JOHN C. CAMPBELL FOLK SCHOOL.
1) A weeklong class on finishing your knitted pieces into a refined garment. We’ll cover a wide spectrum of cast-ons and bind-offs for a variety of looks, blocking methods, appropriate ways to seam and graft garment peices (so essentially for a refined look), short rows for shoulder shaping and set in sleeve cap, some button bands and holes, and zipper installation. You’ll practice on swatches and then incorporate the techniques into a baby sweater which you will complete by the end of the week.
2) A weekend class on introduction to the classic technique of Argyle knitting. You’ll knit flat with bobbins, learning the intarsia wrapping technique and a flat seaming method that is nearly invisible and not bulky. Also covered will be the mathematical formula for calculating and charting your own argyle diamond patterns for different gauges for future projects. You’ll complete an Argyle Hat by the end of the weekend.
