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Winter/Spring 2008
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Wednesday, January 30th
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Parallel Dreams – Beginner canvasInstructor: Ietje Jackovich 6 classes Every other Wednesday 11:00am –2:00pm Fee: Supplies on 1st day, $20.00 teaching fee each of the remainding workshops. Stitched on a 20” x 20” piece of 18 ct canvas with Caron Collection Watercolours and DMC PC#5. Learn how to read a canvas work chart, colour layout, proper laying techniques, and working with each fibre. Each square is different. Select your own colour grouping.
Need to bring – Scissors, Laying tool. If you do not have these, you can purchase these at Gitta’s before class
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Saturday, February 2nd
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Beginner HardangerInstructor: Kathrin Ellison Fee : $45.00 Includes full kit, and stretcher bars Full day workshop : 11:00 am to 4:30 pm Stitched on 22ct Lugana, with #5 and #8 pearl cotton. Learn kloster blocks, how and which threads to cut, woven bars, dove eyes, and spider web stitches. Finished with buttonhole stitches and decorative rice stitch with variegated thread. If class time is not enough to finish lesson, workshop will be concluded for a ½ day on February 23rd. Need to bring – Scissors, and working frame. If you do not have these, you can purchase these at Gitta’s before class |
Saturday, February 9th
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Beginner NeedlepointInstructor: Ietje Jackovich Fee : $45.00 Includes full kit, and stretcher bars Half day workshop : 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Stitched on 12 ct canvas with Paternayan wool. Learn the continental stitch, how to read a chart, proper laying techniques, and tips on how to handle paternayan wool.
Need to bring – Scissors, and Laying tool. If you do not have these, you can purchase these at Gitta’s before class |
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Beginner Cross StitchInstructor: Kathrin Ellison Fee : $25.00 Includes full kit Half day workshop : 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Cross-stitched on 28 ct Lugana with cotton floss. Learn to read a cross stitch chart, cross stitching 2 over 2 in full , ¼, ½, ¾ stitches and backstitching. Need to bring – Scissors, and Laying tool. If you do not have these, you can purchase these at Gitta’s before class |
Wednesday, February 20th
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Ornament finishing Instructor: Nancy Cline Fee: $45.00 Full Day class 10:00 am to 4:30pm
Nancy will teach her special technique of transforming a small stitched item into a fabulous ornament. Turn those small projects into beautiful gifts and get a head start on Easter . Learn which shape best suites your ornament, stretching it onto the foamed shape, and finishing it with ribbons & trims. No sewing is involved!!
If you do not have a stitched piece, we have a nice selection of small 1 day cross stitch projects.
Need to bring: A stitched project. |
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Saturday, February 23rd
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Beginner Counted Petit Point
Instructor: Kathrin Ellison
Petit point relies on the subtle change in thread colour to achieve great detail, with no 1/4 stitches or backstitching. This floral design is stitched on 23ct. silk gauze with Anchor floss in the continental stitch.
Workshop Fee: $25.00 ( includes kit ) Time: 10:00am to Noon |
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Conclusion of Feb. 2nd beginner Hardanger Time: 2:00pm to 5:00 pm |
Saturday, March 1st
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Ornament finishing Instructor: Nancy Cline Fee: $45.00 Full Day class 10:00 am to 4:30pm
Nancy will teach her special technique of transforming a small stitched item into a fabulous ornament. Turn those small projects into beautiful gifts and get a head start on Easter . Learn which shape best suites your ornament, stretching it onto the foamed shape, and finishing it with ribbons & trims. No sewing is involved!!
If you do not have a stitched piece, we have a nice selection of small 1 day cross stitch projects.
Need to bring: A stitched project. |
Saturday, March 29th
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Introduction to Bargello Instructor: Ietje Jackovich
Full Day class 10:00 am to 4:30pm
Class Fee: $65.00 Includes kit and stretcher bars |
Saturday, April 26th
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Introduction to Pulled Thread Instructor: Kathrin Ellison
Full Day class 10:00 am to 3:00pm
Class Fee: $40.00 Includes kit and stretcher bars |
Saturday, May 3rd & May 24th
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Canvas WorkInstructor: Ietje Jackovich
Full Day class 10:00 am to 4:00pm Class Fee: $50.00 Includes kit and stretcher bars
Stitched on an 11ct painted penelope canvas with cotton floss. Learn a great number of canvas stitches, including Turkey Tuff, Satin, Mosaic, Eyelet, Ribbon, and Basketweave to name a few. Also covered will be proper laying techniques.
Finished as a pillow or framed it will be a fun addition to any childs room.
Workshop concludes on Saturday May 24th.
Need to bring – Scissors, and Laying tool. If you do not have these, you can purchase these at Gitta’s before class |
Saturday, May 10th
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Beginner Cross StitchInstructor: Kathrin Ellison Fee : $25.00 Includes full kit Half day workshop : 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Cross-stitched on 28 ct Lugana with cotton floss. Learn to read a cross stitch chart, cross stitching 2 over 2 in full , ¼, ½, ¾ stitches and backstitching. Need to bring – Scissors, and Laying tool. If you do not have these, you can purchase these at Gitta’s before class |
Saturday, May 24th
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Conclusion of May 3rd’s Canvas Work Class Time: 10:00am to 4:00 pm |
Saturday, May 31st
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Intermediate HardangerInstructor: Kathrin Ellison Fee : $45.00 Includes full kit, and stretcher bars Full day workshop : 11:00 am to 4:30 pm Stitched on 22ct Lugana, with #5 and #8 pearl cotton. Learn a variation to kloster blocks, how and which threads to cut, and more intricate woven stitches. If class time is not enough to finish lesson, workshop will be concluded for a ½ day on June 21st .Need to bring – Scissors, and working frame. If you do not have these, you can purchase these at Gitta’s before class |
Saturday, June 14th
Final workshop for fall 2007’SBooklet of Alphabet Samples |
Saturday, June 21st
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Beginner Counted Petit Point
Instructor: Kathrin Ellison
Petit point relies on the subtle change in thread colour to achieve great detail, with no 1/4 stitches or backstitching. This floral design is stitched on 23ct. silk gauze with Anchor floss in the continental stitch.
Workshop Fee: $25.00 ( includes kit ) Time: 10:00am to Noon .Need to bring – Scissors, and working frame. If you do not have these, you can purchase these at Gitta’s before class |
Saturday, June 14th
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Conclusion of March 31st Intermediate Hardanger class Time: 2:00pm to 5:00 pm |