At WC Mercantile, we have a passion for all fiber-related things! Whether you are a spinner or knitter, advanced or novice, we have a class just for you. We like keeping groups "tight-knit" with a maximum of seven students per class located in a private classroom area.

If you belong to a group and would like a class set up just for your "gang", we can accommodate you as well.  Just contact us and we'll be happy to set up a something special.

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Camp PLUCKYFLUFF! at WC Mercantile

These Pluckyfluff workshops are two full days of class that cover a broad range of spinning techniques from Lexi's books Handspun Revolution, Intertwined and HandSpun. But these techniques are just a place to start, the point of this class is to investigate and develop your own creative ideas. There will be ample opportunity to try new things one-on-one, or get the whole class involved! The goal of the class is to develop an artistic awareness within students so that they can see fiber and yarn as a medium for creative expression.

Bring an open mind and you’re sure to leave with a smile (oh, and…LOTS of cool yarn!)

Date: November 9th & 10th from 10am-5pm

Lexi will also be joining us as a special guest at our Fall Spin-In on Sunday Nov. 11th!

Enrollment with Lexi begins on August 9, 2012. Please email Lexi to let her know you want to be added to the class list! pluckyfluff@hotmail.com

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Come join us for a “fiberlicious” day of playing with different fiber colors and textures. The day will begin with kettle dyeing fibers, followed by funky carding techniques to make a one of a kind art batt. We will end the day by learning how to corespin on the wheel. Corespinning is a versatile spinning technique for art yarns that allows you to add unique pieces to your yarns, such as beads, novelty yarns, and sequins. It is a fun way to spice up your handspun yarns. At the duration of class you will have both the kettle dyed fibers and the art batt to play with at home.

Date: March 24th 2012

Time: 10am - 4:30pm (feel free to bring a lunch)

Supplies to bring: Size 10 crochet thread, a bowl and a spinning wheel.

Prerequisites: Must be able to comfortably spin and ply a continuous yarn on your wheel. 

One Class, $75

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Fair Isle Knitting! by Cheryl Dowdy

Learn the art of Straned Colorwork. This class will have your projects POPING with color. With Cheryl you will learn how to begin a new color, how to hold your yarns, yarn management techniques and more!

Date: February 9th 1-4

One Class: $30

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One Bead, Two Bead, Red Bead, Blue Bead! by Rhonda Lance

Does your knitting need a little bling, or some sparkle?  Come join us and learn how to accessorize your knitting with beads. Please bring size seven knitting needles to class; all other supplies will be provided. 

 

Prerequisites: Basic knitting skills. If you can cast on, knit, and purl, you can knit with beads.  

Date:March 31st 10am-Noon

One Class, $25

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Get your Cricket Clickin' by Petra Wright

This is the beginning to weaving on a Cricket Loom. In this class you will get your cricket put together, warped and start to weave. Lots to tricks and tips along the way!

Date: March 10th 1pm - 4pm

One Class, $30

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Beginning Spinning: Taking life for a Spin!  by Sue Ellen Duree

This class is FUN! It covers everything about drop spindles, the different fibers, how to control tension and twist on a spindle and more! A Drop Spindle and fiber is included with the class.

Date: Saturday January 7th, 2012

Time: 1pm - 4pm

One Class $30 + $8 material fee.

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Sock Knitting 101: Make Socks that ROCK! by Sue Ellen Duree

This class is a great way to dive into sock knitting. Participants will knit a mini sock, cuff down, learning the components necessary for the construction of a full sized sock. Please bring your own set of double point needles and a small crochet hooks or purchase before class. Yarn will be provided. The finished mini sock can be used as a knitting gauge swatch or a reference for future sock knitting or as decoration.

Prerequisite: Please know how to cast on, knit, purl, knit in the round on double point needles.

Dates: Saturday February 18th, 2012

Time: 12:30pm - 4:30pm

One class $30

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Learn to Knit: One Stitch at a Time! by Stephanie Cunningham

This is a basic skills class. We will get you knitting and beyond! You will learn how to cast on, knit stitch and cast off. Yarn and needles are provided for class; feel free to buy some to take home to practice. Come back as often as you would like to increase your skill set.

Date: Saturday March 17th, 2012.

Friday April 20th, 2012

Time: 10am - Noon

Each Session $20

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YAY for Dyeing Yarn! It's a "How to" Workshop! by Loretta Eaton

Ever want to create your own colorway? This is the perfect way to roll up your sleeves and dive right into the thick of it! You'll learn about mixing up the dyes, different ways to apply the dye and what to do with the yarn when you are done with your Masterpiece! As a part of this workshop, you will hand-paint your very own skein of sock yarn or wool top...you choose!

Date: Saturday April 21st, 2012

Time: 1pm - 4pm

One Class $30, All Supplies Included 

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Procion Custom Colors Dyeing Class by Loretta Eaton

 We will explore the unlimited number of hues possible by using only the pure reds, yellows and blues of Procion MX dyes.   We will start to build a sample book that can be used as a reference for future dyeing.  Two color rainbows will be created that will give the dyer a sense of what the dyes will do and how to produce unique colors.  Dye methods, materials and techniques will be explored.  The student will leave with a sample book and all the knowledge necessary to start creating their own perfect colors.  All materials will be provided.

 Date: Saturday Mau 19th, 2012

 Time: 10am - 2pm

 One class $40

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A Kool-way to Dye! Dyeing with Kool-aid and other Food Colors. by Loretta Eaton

Explore the use of food-safe dyes on wool and yarn. Learn how to mix "flavors" and set colors. This class is SWEET! Provided with this class is all the materials needed and you will get to keep the skein of yarn that you dye.

Date: Saturday June 16th, 2012

Time: 1pm - 4pm

One class $30

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Crochet the Day Away! Get HOOKED! by Debbie Gau

With this introductory class, you will learn chain stitch, slip stitch, single and double crochet. Yarn is provided for the class. Please bring a G or H hook with you or buy one before class.

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm

Advanced Crochet...go beyond the basics. Acquire more skills like crocheting in the round, increasing, decreasing, half-double and triple stitches, edging and even flowers. Bring your G or H hook and a light colored worsted weight yarn.

Time: 1:30 - 3:30

Date: Saturday February 25th, 2012

Each Class $20 or both on the same day for $35

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Knit Entrelac: Discover the Beauty of Modular Knitting by Julie Harris

Entrelac is a knitting technique that has a wonderful woven look to it. This is a fun and easy way to add texture to your project. In this class you will knit a small bowl in Entrelac which can be felted when you are finished.

Prerequisite: Please know how to cast on, knit, purl and knit in the round on double point needles or small circular needles.

Please bring with you to class the following:

•  Worsted Weight yarn that is 100% Wool
•  Set of Double Point or 12" Circular in size 7 to 10
•  Stitch Marker

Date: Saturday February 25th, 2012

Time: 10am - 2pm

One Class $30

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Kumihimo: Japanese Braiding by Debbie Gau

Use fun and colorful yarn and cord to make these beautiful Japanese braids. Braids can be used as jewelry, purse handles, bookmarks or as decoration for your finished projects. You will get a Kumihimo kit that will include a booklet and a foam "compass" to keep.

Please bring all your odd and end pieces of yarn to braid up.

Date: Saturday March 10th, 2012

Time: 1pm - 3pm

One Class $25 + $15 materials fee

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Intro to the Wheel: Get Your Wheel Spinning!

by Rowena Philbeck

This class is perfect for new wheel owners wishing hands-on guidance to start spinning on a wheel. The class covers the parts of the wheel, care and transport, history of the spinning wheel and you will learn about tension, plying and finishing your yarn. This is a hands-on class.

Please bring your wheel (in workign order) and at least three bobbins. Call ahead of time if you have any questions and to reserve your spot as space is limited. You can also reserve a shop wheel.

Prerequisite: Beginning Spinning or the ability to draft on a drop spindle.