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Cirilia is a member of the Berroco Design team. The yarn world lured her away from graduate work that was very much related to the issues affecting knitwear designers: aesthetics, cultural pastiche and consumerism. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island and enjoys visiting friends all over the world. Classes with Cirilia - all classes will take place in the Cottrell Building
Introduction to Rigid Heddle WeavingLearn the basic principles of rigid heddle weaving. Class will include an introduction to the rigid heddle loom, a discussion of what yarns are appropriate for rigid heddle weaving, basic weave structures and a presentation on design possibilities. Second half of class will be a hands-on project; students will plan a project, warp their looms and start to weave a scarf. Finishing techniques will be covered regardless of whether students finish their projects in class or not. When: Tuesday, 9.30 - 5.00 Level: Beginner Class Skills: Not required What you will learn: An introduction to weaving skills Cost: £78 Class Length: 6 hours Minimum number of students: 7 Maximum number of students: 10 Please bring with you: 200 grams of double knitting yarn Homework: None
Knit DifferentThis course aims to introduce knitters to the myriad ways there are to make a knit and a purl stitch. The course will survey the many methods of knitting from around the globe and discuss their advantages and disadvantages. We’ll discuss which methods are best for which kinds of knitting and knitters and I will demonstrate and instruct styles that each knitter might want to gain familiarity with. At the very least I will hopefully get throwers to try picking and pickers to try throwing, and to introduce two-handed colour work. When: Wednesday,9.30 - 12.30 Level: Beginner plus Class Skills: Comfortable with basic stitches (knit and purl) Cost: £40 Class Length: 3 hours Minimum number of students: 10 Maximum number of students: 20 Please bring with you: 4mm (US 6) needles and double knitting yarn in at least 2 colours Homework: None
Design with Confidence Designing knitwear involves technical knowledge, knitting skill and artistic vision, but beyond that it requires confidence. This course will be a discussion of what it takes to articulate your goals as a designer. We’ll discuss what it means to be a designer in a craft sphere that relies on a shared stitch repertoire and inspiration from many sources. Lecture and discussion will take place in the morning and the afternoon will be devoted to hands-on activity: construction of a mood board, croquis and specs, and if time allows, swatching and preliminary planning. When: Thursday, 9.30 - 5.00 Level: Intermediate plus Class Length: 6 hours Class skills: Proficient knitter. This is not a beginner’s class! Cost: £76 Minimum number of students: 10 Maximum number of students: 20 Please bring with you: At least 10 images from magazines (knitting and others) that inspire you, sketchpad and pencils, eraser, glue stick, scissors, large piece of paper/board, some yarn from your stash and appropriate size needles Homework: None, although if you have any designs you wish to bring with you then that would be helpful (whatever stage they are in)
Finishing TricksFind out how professional knitters finish sweaters! From blocking to buttons, I’ll share all of the tricks I’ve picked up working in the industry. When: Friday, 9.30 - 12.30 Level: Beginner plus Class Length: 3 hours What you’ll learn: Tricks of the trade! Cost: £35 Minimum number of students: 10 Maximum number of students: 20 Please bring with you: Notepad and pen, some yarn from your stash and appropriate size needles Homework: None |
