Leigh Radford and Alterknits Felt
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 31, November 1 and 2, 2008

Leigh Radford is the author of Alterknits and One Skein. She was the Art Director for Interweave Knits for many years, where her designs were regularly published. Now Leigh writes, designs, and teaches across the country. We hope you'll join us for a celebration of Leigh's latest book, Alterknits Felt!

Book Signing, FREE

Saturday, November 1 from 3 to 5 pm

Join us to celebrate Leigh Radford's new book, Alterknits Felt. Bring your copy or purchase one here for Leigh to sign!

Felted Ornaments/Jewelry Workshop $70

Session 1: Friday, October 31 from 6 to 9 PM
Session 2: Sunday, November 2 from 2 to 5 PM

Learn to transform colored roving into beautiful felted balls that can be joined together to create one-of-a-kind ornaments, garland, jewelry or perhaps a pincushion. Students will also learn needle felting techniques to embellish felted balls with contrasting colors. Alternatives for incorporating beads and/or embroidery will also be covered. Class materials are included.

Intro to Intarsia, $80

Saturday, November 1 from 10 AM to 2:30 PM (1/2 hour lunch break)

Add a little color to your life...or at least to your knitting! Using an original pattern, learn the art of multicolor knitting while creating this useful, fun and unusual felted bag.

Shibori Felting Workshop, $65

Sunday, November 2 from 10 AM to 1 PM

Learn to apply time-honored Shibori techniques to create dimension and texture to your knitting. Shibori is a Japanese term used to describe shape-resist techniques traditionally used to dye fabric.

You will be asked to bring several swatches of simple stockinette stitch to practice these techniques in class, then felt swatches at home.

Please note that your full payment is required to reserve your space. No refunds will be made unless the class is canceled by Loop. Thank you!