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Stranded Knitting Techniques   Teacher:         Susan Shildmyer                         (see Stories page, and visit her website www.esysknits.com) Date/Time:     Saturday, October 25th; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost:               $45 Registration  Deadline:   Oct. 15th, 2008   Color combinations are key whether you call this technique Fair Isle, Jacquard, or Stranded Knitting.  Susan Shildmyer brings her keen understanding of color values to this multi-stranded style.  Her experience will lead you to learning easy tricks for handling all those threads and making light work of reading stitch and color charts.    Susan’s teaching style is fluid, easy-going, and lots of fun.  Her patience is boundless (note:  spoken as a student in good standing) and her knowledge extensive.  Susan believes knitting should be enjoyable and not tedious.  What better way to relax than to conquer stranded knitting!   Student Supply List 4 colors DK weight yarn in a smooth ply (one can be multicolor 16” circular needle size 6 1 pair size 6 knitting needles Scissors Stitch markers Tapestry needle

	Felted Flower Embellishment   Teacher:  Evelyne Fischer Date/Time:  Saturday/Sunday 2 - 5 p.m. Cost:     $12 Registration:  sign up at class (limited to 10 working at any one time)   Make and Take one or more Felted flowers to adorn your garments or accessories.  All supplies provided.  Suitable for youngsters and oldsters alike.    For more information on Evelyne Fischer, check our stories page.

CLASS REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED    There's something new at the Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival this year.  We've searched in and around the Valley to find the finest fiber teachers and asked them what they thought people would like to learn.  You can select from their best ideas listed below.   All classes will be held in the Shenandoah Building.  Class dates and times are listed with each course description.  Be aware of deadlines.  Once you have registered, you will receive confirmation of your acceptance or wait-listed status.    Fees are due at time of registration.  Make checks payable to:  Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival.  Mail to:  Class Registration, Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival, P. O. Box 441, Boyce, VA 22620