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Thistle
Needleworks Autumn & Early Winter Class Schedule |
* * * AUTUMN & EARLY WINTER 2008 CLASS SCHEDULE * * *
The Open Classroom Judie Solomon
Cross Stitch, Samplers, Hardanger, Pulled Thread, Drawn Thread --
Charted and Painted Canvaswork/Needlepoint -- and More! For all
levels -- beginners on up are welcome. Although classes are
scheduled in groups of 3 or 4 weeks, you may join at any time,
space permitting. Registration is on a monthly basis.
Mondays, Sept. 8 - Dec. 15 (except Sept. 15); 7-9pm -OR-
Tuesdays, Sept. 2 - Dec. 16 (except Sept. 16); 1-3pm -OR-
Wednesdays, Sept. 3 - Dec. 17 (except Sept. 17, Nov. 26); 7-9pm
-OR- Thursdays, Sept. 4 - Dec. 18 (except Nov. 27); 10am-12n
$7.50 per week
New England Welcome Connie Jensen
This bread cover or doily features a pineapple, the traditional symbol
of hospitality, and is, at the same time, a quick introduction to
Hardanger embroidery. See a picture of the class piece.
Mondays, September 22, 29; 7-9pm $15.00
Hardanger Embroidery Basics Connie Jensen
Hardanger looks complicated because of all the openwork, but it really
is not difficult to do at all! Although traditionally worked
white-on-white, we recommend the use of soft colors for beginning
students. We also often use some of the lovely hand-dyed threads for
a more contemporary look. Connie's enthusiasm for this Norwegian
counted cutwork embroidery is infectious -- do join her!
See a picture of the class piece.
Mondays, October 6, 13, 20, 27; 7-9pm $30.00
Hardanger - Beyond the Basics Connie Jensen
Have you seen openwork stitches that intrigue, but are unknown to you?
While working on a strikingly beautiful small doily, you will learn a
wide range of new filling stitches for both square openings and
elongated areas. You may choose the colors of fabric and threads that
are most pleasing to your decor. See a picture of the class piece.
Mondays, November 17, 24, December 1, 8; 7-9pm $30.00
Tatting with Needle and Shuttle Julia Appell
Although tatting with a shuttle has been around for centuries, many
stitchers now use a long tatting needle. Julia will show students in
this class the advantages of both to obtain equally lovely results.
This is an open classroom for students of all levels, whether a
beginner or continuing student.
Wednesdays, September 24, October 1, 8; 7-9pm $22.50
Beaded Bracelet Lissa Hurtado
Designed to appeal to tweens, teens and all adults who are young at
heart, these bracelets (or make yours into a scissors fob) use beads
of all sizes and shapes and colors and can be both fun and funky.
Thursday, October 9; 6-8pm -OR-
Saturday, December 6; 10am-12n $7.50
Crewel Embroidery Basics Julia Appell
This beautiful form of surface embroidery is historically tied to
New England. We have chosen a design for you that will give you the
opportunity to learn a wide variety of stitches. Julia will show you
how to execute them both correctly and with ease.
See a picture of the class piece.
Wednesdays, October 15, 22, 29, November 5; 7-9pm $30.00
Elegant Monogram Julia Appell
The single large letter of your choosing on a clean and crisp linen
fabric will be worked in a monochromatic color scheme in several
crewel stitches with fine crewel wools OR on a cotton pillowcase
with cotton flosses. Perfect for an elegant pillow, a tote bag, or
an elegant bed pillowcase or sham.
Wednesdays, November 12, 19, December 3; 7-9pm $22.50
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The Bells Are Ringing
This series of classes, all based on a bell motif, is designed
to introduce our friends to many different embroidery techniques --
ten of them, to be exact. Register for at least five classes and
any other one will be our gift to you.
Golden Bell Susan Jones
Stitch patterns worked on plain-weave fabric with metallics add a
nice glow. Although the original is festive green and red on
golden yellow, you may choose your own color of fabric and threads.
(Some students may need to bring magnification, but the lighting in
our classroom is excellent.) See a picture of the class piece.
Tuesday, October 7; 7-9pm $7.50
Shaded Bell Judie Solomon
Although our model is stitched on linen, you may choose to stitch
your bell on Aida or the fabric of your choice -- any count will
work! Note how the addition of a stitch here or there (ours are
metallic) changes the pattern. See a picture of the class piece.
Tuesday, October 14; 7-9pm $7.50
Layered Bell Judie Solomon
A soft mix of iridescent and metallic threads make this bell a
resounding success. This bargello pattern is so effective, but so
simple, that even stitchers with no canvas experience will enjoy it.
See a picture of the class piece.
Tuesday, October 21; 7-9pm $7.50
Lacy Bell Judie Solomon
Pulled Thread embroidery is a way of creating a lacy look without
ever cutting a thread in your linen -- it just looks like you did --
magic! Stitches worked on both the diagonal and straight across add
dimension. See a picture of the class piece.
Tuesday, October 28; 7-9pm $7.50
Crewel Bell Julia Appell
An excellent opportunity for people who are used to counted work to
try a little bit of surface embroidery. Add this ornament to your
tree and all your friends and family will agree you did a beautiful
job.
Tuesday, November 4; 7-9pm $7.50
Textured Bell Karen DeCasanova
This bell will add lots of texture to your tree. The original was
stitched in deep rich colors, but you may choose the colors to your
liking. Never tried punch needle embroidery? Here's the project
for you. See a picture of the class piece.
Tuesday, November 11; 7-9pm $7.50
Banded Bell Julia Appell
Begin with a simple backstitched outline, then add a band of drawn
thread embroidery to make this bell shine -- especially when backed
with a shiny or metallic fabric. See a picture of the class piece.
Tuesday, November 18; 7-9pm $7.50
Scandinavian Bell Connie Jensen
An ornament in Hardanger with a bell, of course. Designed especially
for us (you!), Connie promises to make it both simple and enjoyable
to add this to your ornaments collection.
See a picture of the class piece.
Tuesday, December 2; 7-9pm $7.50
Secret Bell Candy Katsarakes
Our newest staff member has been asked to create a needlepoint bell
to introduce herself to you and you to the joy of canvas embroidery.
Tuesday, December 9; 7-9pm $7.50
Vibrating Bell Judie Solomon
This class will break out of the ornament mode to stitch a band for a
festive fingertip towel or butterfly pillow. So quick and easy,
you'll have it hanging for your guests to use in no time.
Tuesday, December 16; 7-9pm $7.50
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Extraordinary Animal Shading Martha Piontkowski
Martha is, hands down, the premier stitcher of furry animals. She
will share her secrets with you in this class as you stitch a small
squirrel on Sante Fe Sage 18-mesh canvas. You will want to apply
her technique to all the furry beasts you stitch from now on! The
class fee includes the painted canvas.
See a picture of the class piece.
Saturday, October 18; 10am-1pm $24.00
Punch Needle Embroidery Basics Karen DeCasanova
This very old technique has been increasingly popular in the last few
years, and a great many designs are now available. Karen will get you
started on the right track with an explanation of the tools needed and
the threads and fabrics which are recommended, in addition to working
with each student to master this technique, which has a variety of
uses.
Thursday, October 23; 7-9pm -OR-
Wednesday, November 5; 10am-12n $7.50
Points To Perfection Connie Jensen
How many times have you said, "Don't look at the back"? Are you
satisfied with the quality of your work, or would you really like it
to look better? Does your needlework look as good as you expected
after it is framed? Perhaps you could benefit from sitting in on
this class which will discuss a wide variety of Points to Perfection.
Monday, November 3; 7-9pm $7.50
Festive Mini-Bellpull Susan Jones
Another twist to the "think outside the box" concept........this time
we "think inside the diamond". Students will work a mini-bellpull in
class in festive holiday colors, or colors of their choice, and will
be encouraged to create some of their own designs based on similar
motifs. Susan will also review the wide variety of uses for these
simple-to-stitch motifs. See a picture of the class piece.
Saturday, November 8; 10am-3pm $22.50
Afghan Stitching Connie Jensen
Connie has made more cross stitch afghans than you can imagine, so she
knows all the tricks to make them winners. Plan ahead -- choose an
afghan pattern and make a date with yourself to purchase that large
piece of fabric at our January sale.
Monday, December 15; 7-9pm $7.50
Hand-Painting Needlepoint Canvas Suzanne Newton
We would like to offer this opportunity again for our canvas
aficionados to paint their own needlepoint canvases. A mutually
agreeable Saturday will be set aside once we have a list of
interested students.
Saturday to be determined; 10am-4pm $30.00
Mounting and Framing I Judie & John Solomon
Learn the basics of proper mounting of needlework while mounting a
piece of cross stitch on Aida into a frame from our wide selection
that is no larger than 12" x 12".
Please check frame and needlework with us at the time of registration.
Friday, September 26; 7-10:30pm -OR-
Friday, November 14; 7-10:30pm $25.00
Mounting and Framing II & III Judie & John Solomon
Mounting needlework by lacing is the best method for mounting all
needlework, and is required for linens and other plainweave fabrics,
crewel, and needlepoint. This class also covers mounting needlework
into frames which are neither square or rectangular.
Please check frame and needlework with us at the time of registration.
Prerequisite: Mounting and Framing I (see above).
Friday, October 17; 7-10:30pm -OR-
Friday, December 5; 7-10:30pm $25.00
Extra Holiday Shopping Hours:
Sundays, November 2 through December 21; 12n - 4pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas -- closing at 2pm on Christmas Eve
Mark your calendar now!
Mid-Winter Madness Sale (at least 20% off everything in stock)
Friday, January 9; 9:30am to 8pm
Saturday, January 10; 9:30am to 6pm
Class fees do not include materials -- we will contact you 3-7 days
before your class with a supplies list or kit fee.
Class Registration:
1) Class fee is payable at time of registration
2) Registrations close 72 hours before the start of each class
(late registrations are accepted on a space-available basis)
3) $7.50 cancellation fee for withdrawal within 72 hours before start
of class
4) In case of cancellation or withdrawal, refunds will be made only at
the store -- we cannot mail out refund checks
5) We cannot accept registrations for partial sessions -- please check
your calendar carefully -- only one absence per session may be
carried over to the next session
6) Missed classes may be made up at the discretion of the shop
management in cooperation with the instructor -- make-ups must be
taken during the next scheduled session of the missed class -- only
one absence per session may be carried over to the next session
7) Class size is limited: minimum -- 4 students
maximum -- 6-16 students
For more information about a class:
or call us at (860) 633-8503
| Thistle Needleworks, Inc. 1005 Hebron Avenue Glastonbury, CT 06033 |
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Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30am-6pm Thursday 'til 9pm Closed Sunday (except Nov. 2- Dec. 21, 12n-4pm) |
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Thistle Needleworks - Glastonbury CT
Revised - November 14, 2008