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• WORKSHOP Dyeing Wool Braids the Easy Way with Christine Schneider

  • Start
    November 01, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    November 02, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lamms End Studio, Fort Collins, CO
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  Create your very own personal dyed braids by learning four different dye application techniques.  Each will have different effects and different color blending.  On the second dye day we will test what we created by spinning or felting samples.  Pick your favorite and then dye a full 4 oz braid using your favorite technique.  You will dye a total of 8 oz., enough for a future project.      

  Skill Requirements:  Beginning to advanced spinning or felting or any other fiber technique that uses wool top

  Nov. 1 & 2, 2025      10:00 AM - 4:00 PM     
  

  Location:  Lamms End Studio - 3001 Colt Court, Fort Collins, CO

  Registration Fee:  $170

  Materials Fee to be paid to instructor: $35

  Materials Provided by Instructor: 

  • All dyes and auxiliaries
  • Fiber
  • Handouts

  Participant materials/equipment to bring (Day 1):

  • Materials fee $35

  Participant materials/equipment to bring (Day 2):

  • Scissors
  • Your favorite method of working with fiber:  Spinning wheel or drop spindle, felting tools

  Instructor Bio: 

  "I can’t remember not working with fibers.  I began by teaching myself to knit in sixth grade.  I was exposed to weaving in 8th grade when I went to camp.  In high school we had a fabulous arts program where I learned to spin and really learned about weaving.  From there I followed my dreams and started creating on my own.  I am primarily self-taught, which gave me the freedom to experiment with colors and techniques.  I began dyeing wools for my own sweaters around 1978 and ran with it over the years.  There are so many different techniques using fiber and dyes that I could do only that for my entire life.  

  "I will usually plan my project first and then create the dye technique to accomplish what I envision.  Experimentation is the key to growth and continued color play makes me happy." -- Christine Schneider

  Follow Christine at Carr Park Artisans and on Instagram

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• PROGRAM Stash-Busting Techniques with Christine Schneider

  • When
    November 08, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    First Baptist Church of Loveland 1003 W. Sixth St.

  
  

  Stash-Busting Techniques with Christine Schneider

  November 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

   
  

  Do you have a huge collection of fibers or yarns that called to you that you just had to buy?  Now they're in your closet and you have no idea what to do with only one braid or one skein of yarn or a partial warp.  Start to think outside the box and use them in a way that you'll love.  Learn to combine colors into a larger project with different techniques in spinning, knitting and weaving.   

  Presenter Bio:  

  "I can’t remember not working with fibers. I began by teaching myself to knit in 6 th grade.  I was exposed to weaving in 8th grade when I went to camp. In high school we had a fabulous arts program where I learned to spin and really learned about weaving. From there I followed my dreams and started creating on my own. I am primarily self-taught, which gave me the freedom to experiment with colors and techniques. I began dyeing wools for my own sweaters around 1978 and ran with it over the years. There are so many different techniques using fiber and dyes that I could do only that for my entire life. I will usually plan my project first and then create the dye technique to accomplish what I envision. Experimentation is the key to growth and continued color play makes me happy." -- Christine Schneider

  Christine dyes cellulose and protein-based warps for weavers through her online shop, Carr Park Artisans.  Follow her on Instagram and Carr Park Artisans.

  Presentation follows general Guild meeting

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• WORKSHOP The Fundamentals of Orenburg Knitted Lace with Galina Khmeleva

  • When
    February 14, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    First Baptist Church of Loveland 1003 W. Sixth St.
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  The Fundamentals of Orenburg Knitted Lace With Galina Khmeleva

  
  

  Date:  February 14, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  Location:  First Baptist Church, 1003 W. Sixth St., Loveland CO

  Registration fee:  $50

  Skill Requirements: Intermediate 

  Materials Provided by Instructor: 

   Yarn and charts

  Materials Registrants should bring:

  • $20 materials fee
  • Favorite needles, any style, sizes 0-3
  • Note-taking materials

  Instructor Bio:  

  Galina Khmeleva, lace knitter/spinner extraordinaire, is the author of Gossamer Webs, the History and Techniques of Orenburg Lace Shawls and Gossamer Webs, The Design Collection.  She has mentored classes all over the globe.  Galina's work has appeared in Piecework, Interweave Knits, Spin-Off, Knitting Traditions, Knitter's Magazine, Cast On, Wild Fibers and Verena.  Most recently Galina finished work on four DVD's, three about Orenburg lace and one about intarsia.  

  Follow Ghmeleva at Instagram and on her website, Galina Khmeleva

  
  

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• PRESENTATION: Inkle Weaving A-Z

  • When
    March 14, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    First Baptist Church of Loveland 1003 W. Sixth St.

  Inkle Weaving A-Z with Robin Wilton

  March 14, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  First Baptist Church - 1003 W. Sixth St., Loveland CO

  

  Whether you're interested in learning how to start weaving inexpensively or whether you have an inkle loom gathering dust in your closet, Robin will talk about the different versions and what's important to know when buying or building an inkle loom.  She'll also give us ideas about inkle weaving projects that go beyond simple bookmarks.   

  Presenter Bio:  

  Robin has a BFA with a concentration in weaving from Colorado State University and has been weaving for over 50 years.  Although she's experienced in complex weaving techniques, Robin still loves the simplicity and symmetry of inkle weaving and has taught many workshops in Colorado.

  
  

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• WORKSHOP Beginning Inkle Loom Weaving with Robin Wilton

  • Start
    March 14, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    March 15, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
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   Beginning Inkle Loom Weaving with Robin Wilton

  Inkle weaving is a fun way to learn about weaving without investing in expensive equipment.  An inkle loom is a portable belt loom that can be warped up in an afternoon and woven in three to four hours.  Inkle bands can be used to make belts, straps, bookmarks, ornaments and more.  

  Students in this two-day workshop will learn to warp the loom and read patterns so they can re-warp the loom on their own.  The students will be weaving by the end of the first day and can finish weaving their projects on their looms at home.  Finishing techniques will also be covered.

  Skill Requirements:  All skill levels are welcome.

  When:   March 14  1:00 PM - 5:00 PM and 

  March 15     9:00 AM - 4:00 PM     

  Location:  First Baptist Church - 1003 West Sixth St., Loveland CO (Mar. 14) and Lamms End Studio - 3001 Colt Court, Fort Collins, CO (Mar. 15)

  Registration Fee:  $95

  Materials provided by Instructor: 

  • Handouts

  Participant materials/equipment to bring:

  • Inkle loom (available for rent through NCWG and from instructor if none are available through the Guild)
  • 3 or 4 oz each of three contrasting colors in 3/2 cotton yarn; instructor will also bring a selection of colors to purchase for $10
  • Scissors

  Instructor Bio: 

  Robin has a BFA with a concentration in weaving from Colorado State University and has been weaving for over 50 years.  Although she's experienced in complex weaving techniques, Robin still loves the simplicity and symmetry of inkle weaving and has taught many workshops in Colorado.
  

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