2008 Class/Workshop Schedule

Space still available in the classes marked in RED.
Updated 6/9/2008.

The Knitting & Weaving Center

Our 2008 workshop schedule is looking better than ever. This is a quick-reference list.  To Register Call the HD Knitting and Weaving Center today at 1-603-827-3996. A 50% deposit will hold your space.

Download the 2008 Workshop Schedule/Brochure

Class Name - Instructor Dates Tuition
Spinning and Knitting with Icelandic Fleece - Donna Kay March 13, 14 $230
Shadow Weave - Sarah Fortin May 12 - 16 $420
Learning to Spin - Jeannine Bakriges May 21 - 23 $300
Navajo Weaving - Tom Jipson June 2 - 6 $425
Rug Weaving Intensive, Welt-faced Weaving - Jason Collingwood June 9 - 13 $475
Explore and Expand the Use of the Harrisville Rug Loom - Jason Collingwood June 14 $85
Blockweaves in Rugs - Jason Collingwood June 16 - 20 $475
Intermediate Hand Spinning - Carol H. Rhoades June 23 - 25 $375
Felting: Painting with Fiber - Sharon Costello June 27 - 28 $300
Design and Color for Weaving - Tom Jipson July 7 - 11 $360
Learning to Weave - Deborah Chandler July 14 - 18 $400
Advanced Beginning Weaving - Deborah Chandler -  2 spots left July 21 - 25 $400
Advanced Beginning Weaving - Deborah Chandler July 28 - Aug. 1 $400
Dye, Spin and Knit with Lynne Vogel Aug. 4 - 8 $400
Make a Beautiful Color Gamp Sweater - Mary Germain & Sandy De Master Aug. 11 - 15 $475
Woolworks - Curriculum Guide for Educators - Lorna McMaster Aug. 18 - 20 $265
Beginning Weaving and Beyond - Tom Jipson Aug. 25 - 29 $400
Traditional Ethnic Mittens - Donna Kay Sept. 15 - 19 $375
Traditional Black Ash Basketry - Jo Ann Catsos Sept. 24 - 26 $360
Construct a Jacket with Your Handwoven Fabric - Sarah Fortin Oct. 1 - 3 $250
Fiber Preparation for Handspinning - Jeannine Bakriges Oct. 11 - 12 $250
Weaving Wool - Wet Finishing - Fulling and Felting - Sara Goodman Oct. 15 - 17 $300
Beginning Weaving and Beyond - Tom Jipson Oct. 20 - 24 $400

To Register Call the HD Knitting and Weaving Center today at 1-603-827-3996. A 50% deposit will hold your space.

Harrisville, New Hampshire is a village whose tradition in textiles dates back more than two hundred years. We are continuing that tradition at Harrisville Designs by manufacturing quality yarns, looms and accessories. In addition, since 1971 we have sponsored workshops to give students the opportunity to study with exceptional instructors in the relaxed atmosphere of this unique village.

Our workshops are held on the second floor of the renovated Harris Mill located across the street from the Harrisville Designs offices. Built in the 1830’s as a spinning mill for locally raised wools, it now serves as The Knitting & Weaving Center providing excellent studio space for students. This beautiful brick building sits at the end of the canal overlooking the mill pond and originally operated on water power. It is relished for its sunlit windows, fresh air and tranquility.

In order to create the atmosphere of a working studio rather than a classroom, we limit enrollment in our workshops. Classes meet daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; however, the studio is open to students 24 hours a day. During the week students will have the opportunity to tour our spinning mill, listen to a talk on the history of Harrisville while picnicking next to the mill pond, and get together for an informal wine/lemonade and cheese party.

HOUSING is available on the 3rd floor (no elevator) of the Cheshire Mills Boardinghouse, local bed and breakfast inns, and rooms in private homes offered by individuals in the village and nearby. There are also many motels and campgrounds in the area. If you want to splurge and bring the whole family, click here for a phenomenal retreat located just minutes away.

EATING. Harrisville is a small village with a General Store that sells groceries, prepared food and has a small café. Keene and Peterborough, both about 10 miles away, offer a good variety of restaurants and stores.

GENERAL INFORMATION will be sent to you when you register. You will receive a map on how to get to Harrisville by car, bus or plane, and an accommodations sheet, which explains in further detail about our boardinghouse and local places to stay. About a month before your workshop begins you will receive a reminder letter along with a list of what you will need to bring to class.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at: The Knitting & Weaving Center: 603-827-3996 Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 - 5.