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CLASSES

Upcoming Classes and Events

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Beginning Counted Cross Stitch: Thursday, October 17, 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Snapshots: Scenes from Photos or Memories Rug Hooking Class: Date Change! Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day

Punch Needle Embroidery: Thursday, October 24, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Beginning Wool Applique​​​: Saturday October 26; 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Bring a Buddy or One-To-One Primitive Rug Hooking Class: by appointment

Open Sews: Thursday, October 10 and Thursday, October 31

Beginning Counted Cross Stitch

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Date: Thursday, October 17, 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Costs: $30 Teacher Fee plus Kit Fee: $15.00 (includes pattern, linen and needle).  (other items and threads on your own or purchased prior to class- see below)
 

Teacher:  Pat Buckley
Date:  Thursday, April 11
Time:  11:00 to 2:30

Have you always wanted to learn to do counted cross-stitch? Come to Camp Wool to learn how to, prepare, stitch and finish your first small pattern. Pat will teach the basics and well as tips on how to easily prep your fabric, threads and finish your project.  

 

You will all be working on a Notforgotten Farm Project titled Heart Garden (see photo). You will have the opportunity to personalize your project by choosing colors/threads from your own stash and/or we can provide the colors used in the pattern.  

 

Additional items to bring include:

  • 7 colors of floss (The colors used in the project are DMC  451, 611, 830, 834, 3033, 3740, and 3790, which are available at the store for $1 each.)

  • 7" to 9" embroidery hoop

  • sharp scissors

  • pen

  • small ruler


Teacher Bio
Pat is a crafter with many years' experience doing counted cross stitch and other needle crafts. She is also a teddy bear artist and antique bear restorer.

 

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Snapshots - Scenes from Photos or Memories Rug Hooking Class

It's always fun to explore new creative avenues with fellow fiber fans! In Snapshots you will learn how to translate a favorite landscape photo to create a pictoral hooked rug using a mix of wool noodles/strips, yarn, silk, roving and other fibers from start to finish! Impressionistic styling lets you imply the details while conveying the ambiance of the scene. You will learn to analyze your photo to find the bones that become the structure of your finished piece. We will build on that using directional hooking techniques, developing a foreground, mid-ground, horizon line and sky. Color planning, outlining and perspective will be discussed. Saturday we will discuss how to finish and display the piece. Discussion on framing will also be covered.
 

When: Date change! Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day
Where: Camp Wool  - outside of store (rain or shine!)
Cost: $75.00 per person (teacher fee included)  
Register: Please call Camp Wool at 
207-298-9815 to register for this fun class!   

Note: Lunches will be available to order each day or you may bring your lunch!  (Refrigerator and microwave available on site!)
 

What to Bring
You will want to bring a rug frame or hoop that will accommodate an 8 x10 hooking area. Your hooks, scissors, a mix of wool strips from your stash, yarns, piece of linen and a snapshot of an area special to you! Generic landscape patterns will be available for anyone wishing to use them. Linen, wools and yarns are also available for purchase at Camp Wool if you need anything.  


Teacher: Donna Hezlip
Donna has been rug hooking for over 20 years and quilting for more than 40 years. Her knowledge of colors, composition and a vivid imagination are strengths that lead to a lively and super fun experience!  

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Beginning Wool Applique

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Looking to learn a new craft? Well, come to Camp Wool and try your hand at Wool Applique. In this one-time class you will learn all the basic skills required to make a wool applique (aka penny rug) project. The photo shows just one of many kits you can choose from here at Camp Wool to make during class, YOU GET TO CHOOSE YOUR OWN PROJECT! This class will be taught by our own Camp Counselor Carol Costello. Carol will be teaching this workshop for beginners learning the basics. She has many tips and tricks and years of sewing experience to get you off and running! Join us for a fun afternoon of learning a new craft!

 

Dates and Times

  • Saturday, October 26, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Limit eight

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Cost: $20 plus kit (kit price will vary – typical range is $28 to $45)

Materials needed to bring to class: small sharp tip scissors, eye glasses if you need them for up close work, pen/pencil and a notebook for taking notes! You will need to pick your project kit prior to class (can be same day of class).  â€‹

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BIO: Carol has been teaching wool applique for 15 plus years and is an avid quilter and sewer for many years.  She has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with you as you learn the fun adventure of wool applique! 

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Image right shows an example of one of the many projects you can choose from.

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Punch Needle Embroidery

 

Join us for a fun afternoon of learning a new craft! 

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Date and Time:

  • Thursday, October 24, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Limit six

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Teacher: Carol Costello

Cost: $20 plus materials

To sign up please call the store

Materials needed: Pattern, thread, Locking Hoop to fit pattern chosen, 3 strand punch needle and threader, small sharp tip scissors

 

Please purchase materials needed for class prior to class. The staff at Camp Wool can help you with choosing a pattern and coordinating threads for the pattern. Camp Wool also has the punch needles and threaders for purchase.

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Bring a Buddy or One-To-One Primitive Rug Hooking Class

1-2 people, by appointment only

 

Teacher: LeAnn Hodgson – Camp Wool

 

I will help you get started (or restarted) into the world of rug hooking in a 1 to 1 format. This one time class allows us to move at a good pace and cover all the basics of rug hooking. At the end of the session you will be able to rug hook using basic skills and techniques that will allow you to finish your projects and beyond! 

Note: Free follow up visits accommodated to finish your rug including instruction on how to finish your rug.

 

What do I get to hook and what is the cost?

You get to choose your own project! Generally I recommend something modest in size say 14”/15”’s round or square but that will be up to you. We have many to choose from! If you are restarting you are certainly welcome to bring what you have started. The cost will vary based on the project. You will pay for the pattern which is individually priced plus the wool which we will pick out together based on the colors YOU like.

 

Teacher fee is $60 for one person and $100 for two people (split between 2 people or $50 per person).

Hoops are $29 (subject to change) and hook prices vary greatly from $12 up to $75. Bottom line price is dependent on many variables as noted but you should budget around $175 - $200. 

Note: A $60 deposit towards cost of class is required at the time we pick out your project.

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How long is the class, what do I need to bring to class and how do I make an appointment?

You should budget 3-4 hours for class for 1 person and slightly longer for two. You will need to bring sharp scissors and if applicable any rug hooking equipment you may already own. I schedule this class by appointment and days of the week that I can offer do change based on staff scheduling. Call or stop by the store to schedule.

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Open Sew

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Date: Thursday, October 10 and Thursday, October 31, all day

Please come join us for a day of sewing here at Camp Wool! Bring any project you like and enjoy the camaraderie of other fellow stitchers, rug hookers, appliquers or any other project you’d like to work on!

 

We have coffee, tea, bottled water and snacks (small donations appreciated). The refrigerator is available if you want to bring a lunch!

Time: You can come for an hour or two or stay the day -- no rules!!! Just remember our store hours are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM!

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Cost: $5.00 which is 100% donated to a local animal shelter!

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Reservation is needed: We do ask that you call ahead to reserve a spot so we know who to expect OR if something happens weather wise we can get a hold of you! If you can’t make it, all we ask is that you call ahead to cancel.

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Third Party Teacher Policy and Fee

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We appreciate your interest in taking a class here at Camp Wool. Please take note that by securing a professional teacher there is an obligation to pay that teacher. To sign up for class is a commitment to attend. While we appreciate changes happen in schedules, health etc. we have a firm policy for payment of Third Party Teacher Fees. You must pay the fee upfront in full. A refund will only be granted only if
a) we have a weather cancellation which is the sole determination of Camp Wool (safety will always come first)

 b) class minimum is not met or

 c) teacher cancels for any reason. 

 

Note on Cancellation: As a courtesy, we ask that you call to cancel. If you do, we will try to fill your spot. If a replacement is found, we will refund your fee. If you cancel 10 days or fewer before the class, this courtesy effort will never be made. 

 

Note on Class Call Reminder: We will NOT be contacting you prior to attending. This process has proved to be very time consuming and confusing. You are responsible for taking note of the dates and times for class.

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Thank you for understanding and for taking responsibility for your attendance. 

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