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I'm pleased to announce that we are now opening registration for two more Introduction to Sprang classes to be held this fall.
Registration for these classes include: a fully warped frame ready to go for the first class, an instructional DVD, as well as access to a support website with additional PDFs images and videos. Classes will last approximately two hours and will take place on zoom once a week for six weeks. The September class will be held starting September 16 and will run on Thursdays from 7 PM to 9 PM North American central time. The November class will be held starting November 1 and will run on Mondays from 7 PM to 9 PM North American central time. Register now to secure your spot! Focused study - sprang summer classes online! Many of Carol's students have requested in-depth study sessions on particular topics. We are pleased to announce that this summer we will present a series of focused classes. At the moment, we have 3 topics lined up. Register now to save your spot! If you have any question or concerns please contact Claire (my daughter, who is taking over class registration duties) |
September Sprang Class 2021
CA$300.00
Application Register for an on-line introduction to sprang class here. The class consists of six weekly Zoom sessions of 2 hours duration each. Starting Thursday, September 16 at 7 PM Central time (North America), and every subsequent Thursday until October 21. Instruction will be available by video (which you can watch over and over) PDF instruction sheets for you to peruse, and live demo and feedback. Each week's instruction builds on what we covered last week. Optional homework assignments help you to practice and better master the technique. Pilot tests of this class have received rave reviews. Individuals who have participated in previous 3-day intensive sprang workshops say they gained so much more from this class which spread out the same information over six weeks. The time in-between allowed for reflection, absorption, and mastery of the material. Included in the price is an already warped sprang frame, a copy of Sprang Unsprung, a copy of the DVD Introduction to Sprang, assorted other bits, as well as six weekly Zoom sessions of 2 hours each. We will cover the basic interlinking stitch, several finishing techniques, how to warp your loom, as well as a variety of surface design techniques. If you have any question or concerns please contact me 
November Sprang Class 2021
CA$300.00
Application Register for an on-line introduction to sprang class here. The class consists of six weekly Zoom sessions of 2 hours duration each. Starting Thursday, November 4 at 7 PM Central time (North America), and every subsequent Thursday until December 9. Instruction will be available by video (which you can watch over and over) PDF instruction sheets for you to peruse, and live demo and feedback. Each week's instruction builds on what we covered last week. Optional homework assignments help you to practice and better master the technique. Pilot tests of this class have received rave reviews. Individuals who have participated in previous 3-day intensive sprang workshops say they gained so much more from this class which spread out the same information over six weeks. The time in-between allowed for reflection, absorption, and mastery of the material. Included in the price is an already warped sprang frame, a copy of Sprang Unsprung, a copy of the DVD Introduction to Sprang, assorted other bits, as well as six weekly Zoom sessions of 2 hours each. We will cover the basic interlinking stitch, several finishing techniques, how to warp your loom, as well as a variety of surface design techniques If you have any question or concerns please contact me 
Play with S&Z, diamonds
CA$20.00
During the two hour workshop you will learn to switch between S and Z stitches along the same row. As an example of this type of work, Carol will guide you through a lovely diamond pattern. To you take this workshop you will must be comfortable with the basic interlinking techniques described in Sprang Unsprung. As well you must be familiar with the interlacing stitch either 1-1 interlacing or 2-2 interlacing (that is, alternating rows of Z and one row of S). You will also need to have your own frame, yarn etc. This class will take place on zoom Thursday August 26, 2021. In order to accommodate as many time zones as possible we will be running 2 sessions. You can pick between 12:30-2:30pm (6:30p, London time) OR the 6:30-8:30 pm (Winnipeg time) Please let me know which session you plan on attending. Register now to save your spot! If you have any questions about prerequisites to this class please feel free to contact me 
Stripes on a circular warp Zoom Class
CA$20.00
Circular warp has some special rules when adding colors to the warp. During the two hour workshop we will discuss some of the surprising things that can happen, and different ways to manage contrasting colors of yarn within circular warp. To you take this workshop you will need to be comfortable with the basic interlinking techniques described in Sprang Unsprung. You will also need to have your own frame, yarn etc. This class will take place on zoom Thursday July 15, 2021. In order to accommodate as many time zones as possible we will be running 2 sessions. You can pick between 12:30-2:30pm (6:30p, London time) OR the 6:30-8:30 pm (Winnipeg time) Please let me know which session you plan on attending. Register now to save your spot! If you have any questions about prerequisites to this class please feel free to contact me 
False circular warp, setup and working
CA$20.00
False circular warp allows you to work on a warp that is almost twice the length of your frame. During the two hour workshop you will learn how to set it up, how to work, and how to decide if your project is suitable for it. To take this workshop you will need to be comfortable with the basic interlinking technique described in Sprang Unsprung. You will also need to have your own frame, yarn etc. This class will take place on zoom Thursday Jun 24, 2021. In order to accommodate as many time zones as possible we will be running 2 sessions. You can pick between 12:30-2:30pm (6:30p, London time) OR the 6:30-8:30 pm (Winnipeg time) Please let me know which session you plan on attending. Register now to save your spot! If you have any questions about prerequisites to this class please feel free to contact me |
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