{"title":"2026 Workshops","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"beginning-weaving-part-1-with-megan-karlen-oct-13-17","title":"Beginning Weaving Part 1 with Megan Karlen (OCT 13-17)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 13 - 17 (TUES-SAT, 9 AM–4 PM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you’ve never wound a warp, dressed a loom, or thrown a shuttle, but you’re interested in learning how to weave - this is the workshop for you! Megan Karlen’s deep understanding of beginning weaving principles will guide you through the basics with her cheerful, can-do attitude. This comprehensive introductory workshop will explore the concepts of what cloth is - and how a loom works - ensuring your new knowledge becomes an intuitive skill. You’ll delve hands-on into the warping process as well as experiment with basic weave structures - and enjoy learning from your mistakes! \u003cstrong\u003eA Harrisville Designs Model A4 loom is provided, along with all necessary equipment and our 100% woolen yarns in 64 colors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeginner. No experience necessary. This class is also appropriate for anyone needing a refresher course on dressing a loom and reading drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials List:\u003c\/strong\u003e Notebook, slippers or socks, pens, pencils, scissors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*If you reserve a room in the Boarding House, \u003cem\u003eyour room fee is due at the end of your stay. \u003c\/em\u003ePlease scroll down to read more important information about the Cheshire Mills Boarding House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Deadline: \u003c\/strong\u003e8\/18\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET YOUR TEACHER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/2835\/8820\/files\/megank_240x240.png?v=1706128823\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMEGAN KARLEN is an award winning-painter who loves bringing her strengths of abstraction to textile art. Her specific focuses include limited-edition kitchen cloths, scarves and masks. Each is inspired by the slow-art movement and the recognition that hand-made quality-conscious pieces bring with them an intrinsic feeling of satisfaction simply by having them around. Megan resides in North Adams, MA, a turn-of-the-century textile mill town in the Berkshires. She's a student in the Hill Institute Master Weaver program.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Harrisville Designs","offers":[{"title":"Class","offer_id":51213442842788,"sku":"L-Class","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Class + Reserve RM #1","offer_id":51213442875556,"sku":"L-Class","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Class + Reserve RM #2","offer_id":51213442908324,"sku":"L-Class","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Class + Reserve RM #3","offer_id":51213442941092,"sku":"L-Class","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Class + Reserve RM #4","offer_id":51213442973860,"sku":"L-Class","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Class + Reserve RM #5","offer_id":51213443006628,"sku":"L-Class","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Class + Reserve RM #6","offer_id":51213443039396,"sku":"L-Class","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/2835\/8820\/files\/BegWeaving2JuneMK.jpg?v=1774464744"},{"product_id":"make-your-own-wardrobe-jersey-knits-with-cal-patch-oct-27-31","title":"Make Your Own Wardrobe with Cal Patch (OCT 27-31)","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 4\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 27 - 31 (TUES-SAT, 9 AM–4 PM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you’ve always dreamed about creating patterns based on the measurements of your own beautiful body, here’s your chance! Using techniques from her book, Design-It-Yourself Clothes, Cal will break down the process of drafting basic patterns for a boxy woven top, a knit T-shirt, and a lounge pant—all custom-fit to your unique shape and size. Then, you’ll learn how to take those patterns and stylize them into endless variations. For each of the three styles, you’ll draft a pattern, make a muslin, fit and correct your pattern, and finally sew one or more finished garments. Before you know it, you’ll have a whole new hand-made wardrobe, and leave with the skills to make the clothes you envision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdvanced beginner to intermediate. Students must be comfortable using a sewing machine. Intermediate and advanced sewists are also welcome, and can take on more challenging projects. No previous pattern making experience is necessary. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSewing Machine, with at least zigzag stitch or ideally with stretch stitches\u003cbr\u003eA pad of 18 x 24″ paper, or a roll at least 14″ wide (newsprint or drawing paper)\u003cbr\u003ePencil, sharpener, eraser\u003cbr\u003eSee-through 18″ ruler\u003cbr\u003eOptional: Hip curve or French curve tool\u003cbr\u003eTape measure\u003cbr\u003eScissors (for cutting paper)\u003cbr\u003eClear tape\u003cbr\u003e2-3 yards light to medium weight woven fabric* (for boxy top\/tunic\/dress)\u003cbr\u003e2-3 yards muslin or inexpensive woven fabric* (for boxy top\/tunic\/dress muslin) Note: all muslins can most likely become \"wearable muslins\"\u003cbr\u003e2+ yards cotton jersey or similar knit fabric** (for T-shirt) (i don’t usually pre-wash jersey)\u003cbr\u003e2+ yards inexpensive jersey\/knit** (for T-shirt muslin)\u003cbr\u003e2-3 yards medium-weight woven fabric* (for pant)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*If you reserve a room in the Boarding House, \u003cem\u003eyour room fee is due at the end of your stay. \u003c\/em\u003ePlease scroll down to read more important information about the Cheshire Mills Boarding House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Deadline: \u003c\/strong\u003e9\/1\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET YOUR TEACHER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/2835\/8820\/files\/CalPatchheadshot.jpg?v=1706215677\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAL PATCH has been making, designing, and teaching all things textile related since 1991. She sews, crochets, embroiders, spins, prints, knits, dyes, and more. Cal owned a boutique for four years which showcased her own and other local Indie designers’ work, and she opened a wonderful craft school in 2002. She offers classes in the Hudson Valley and travels to teach at retreats and events like Squam Art Workshops, the Makerie, and Lucky Star Art Camp. 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The Nordic coastal regions have a rich heritage of beautiful and functional garments. You’ll be inspired by the timeless designs and stich patterns from Norway, Sweden, Iceland and the Faroe Islands that you can incorporate into your own classically patterned sweater. As a professional pattern designer, Donna Donna will guide you through the construction techniques as well as planning and customizing a garment. The class projects will use Harrisville Designs \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/harrisville.live\/products\/shetland-skein\"\u003eShetland \u003c\/a\u003eor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/harrisville.live\/products\/highland-skein\"\u003eHighland\u003c\/a\u003e yarns. You’ll begin your sweater in class and leave with a complete plan to create you unique fisherman sweater at home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdvanced beginners. Open to knitters with some sweater experience and who are comfortable working with circular needles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials List: \u003c\/strong\u003eCircular needles (32”) in the sizes needed for the yarn you choose, stitch markers, scissors, pen and pencil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*If you reserve a room in the Boarding House, \u003cem\u003eyour room fee is due at the end of your stay. \u003c\/em\u003ePlease scroll down to read more important information about the Cheshire Mills Boarding House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Deadline: \u003c\/strong\u003e9\/7\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET YOUR TEACHER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/2835\/8820\/files\/donnakay_480x480.png?v=1706213085\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDONNA KAY, a knitting instructor and designer for over thirty years, is also an accomplished handspinner. Known for her patient teaching manner, she delights in sharing her knowledge and passion for \"folk\" knitting with her students. Donna is also a freelance knitwear designer and author for publications such as I\u003cem\u003enterweave Knits, Spin Off, PLY\u003c\/em\u003e, and her company, Tree of Life Designs. 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Starting with an unbalanced treadling, instructor Stephanie Morton will show you how to weave complex patterns, followed by two tie-up changes that will expand and embolden your designs. You’ll learn to design a polychrome draft; design while weaving on the loom; understand basic color theory for weft-faced textiles; play with warp and weft balances to find the best thickness of rug; start and end your rug with sturdy decorative headers; perfect your angling and beat; execute clean selvedges; and securely finish your edges. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUsing Harrisville Designs’ line of 64 fabulous colors of woolen-spun yarns, you will be encouraged to experiment using many colors you’ve never tried combining before that will inspire rug weaving at home. 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