tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29715665539436864502024-03-05T07:30:02.767-05:00Kristin Nicholas Classes at Leyden Glen FarmInternationally known knitting and stitching author, designer, and artist Kristin Nicholas opens her family's farmhouse for intensive weekend classes on her working sheep farm. Kristin is author of the blog "Getting Stitched on the Farm"Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-90499531254009867622017-04-12T15:43:00.000-04:002017-04-12T16:46:24.953-04:002017 Creative Retreats At Leyden Glen Farm<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have planned 3 Creative Weekends here at Leyden Glen Farm. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Two day Retreats will open up Thursday April 14th. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is a new experiment I am trying this year to see how 1 Day Retreats compare to 2 Day Retreats in the form of attendance, work load for me, and income. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I will welcome students for one or both days but Two Day Retreat Registration will be available first. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Two Day Retreat - $360 ($38 savings)</b></span><br />
<b style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">July 15 - </b><b style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fabric Printing $199 </b><br />
<b style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">July 16 - Lampshade Painting $199</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">July 29 - Fabric Printing + Decorative Embroidery $199</b><br />
<b style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">July 30 - Ceramic Tile Design $199</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Two Day Retreat - $360 ($38 savings)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>September 23 - Color for Knitters and Embroidery on Knitting $199</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Other days/weekends are available if you want to get together a group of your own and take a trip to the farm. Costs will be the same as classes listed here. You will need a minimum of 4 people to book a class. <a href="http://kristinnicholasclasses.blogspot.com/2012/03/one-day-private-knitting-retreats-at.html">See more about booking a class for you and your friends here</a>. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Weekend 1</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Saturday - Fabric Printing</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Dates:</b> July 15-16, 2017</span><br />
<b style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Come for both days ---- $360 ($38 savings) - NOW AVAILABLE</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Fabric Printing + Color:</b> July 15, 2017 ---- Saturday $199</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hours:</b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> 9:30 to 4:00 </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Class Limit 8 students</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Prices include morning snacks, farm-raised lunch, all supplies with extra being available for purchase.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To see photos from past year's Fabric Printing Retreats, click</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2015/07/fabric-printing-retreat-wrap-up-part-two.html" style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2015/07/weekend-fabric-printing-workshop-wrap.html" style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2015/05/fabric-printing-retreat-wrap-up-part-two.html" style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2015/05/fabric-painting-weekend-wrap-up-part-1.html" style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Day One July 15</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">•You will learn to design and print your own fabric using my easy favorite printing technique. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">•Introduction to fabric design and what shapes and motifs are successful and why. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">•Make your very own foam printing blocks that you can take with you for further fabric and paper printing. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">•Learn about paints and fabrics to use for successful projects.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">•Make a printed fabric bag or fabric for a printed dishtowel or napkin. The fabric can also be turned into a pretty pillow. Additional fabrics to print will be available.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Afternoon Session will include demonstration of Linoleum Block Printing. Students will be able to carve a block and print depending on their interest.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Day One will also include a tour of our farmhouse with its decoratively painted walls and handmade interiors.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>What is included:</b> Materials for making printing blocks. Fabric paints for printing will be supplied. Fabric for tea towel or a canvas bag to print on. If you want to purchase additional fabric, it will be available. Feel free to bring your own fabric. Food, beverages, snacks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Paint Your Own Lampshade. Using textile paints, you will paint a fabric lampshade. You will be given design and color guidance to plan out your project. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">•Bring your own lampshade. I will have extra for purchase if you are traveling too far.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>What is Included:</b> All fabric paints and brushes. Bring your own lampshade to paint. If you are traveling from far away, I will have shades available to purchase. I will send a list of lampshades that will be suitable for painting. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Food, beverages, snacks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Hours:</b> 9:30 to 4:00</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our farm is 2 hours from Boston and 3 1/2 hours from NYC. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Shortly after purchasing the class, you will receive an email with more information on where to stay, directions to the farm and more. This is not an automated email, so please be patient. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Saturday - Fabric Printing + Embroidery</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday - Ceramic Tile Design </b></span></span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;">**NEW CLASS**</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Dates:</b> July 30-31, 2016</span><br />
<b style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Come for both days ---- $360 ($38 savings) - NOW AVAILABLE</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Fabric Printing + Embroidery:</b> July 30, 2016 - Saturday --- $199</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Ceramic Tile Surface Design:</b> July 31, 2016 ---- $199</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hours:</b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> 9:30 to 4:00</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Day One: Fabric Printing + Embroidery</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">•You will learn to design and print your own fabric using my easy favorite printing technique. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">•Introduction to fabric design and what shapes and motifs are successful and why. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">•Make your very own foam printing blocks that you can take with you for further fabric and paper printing. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">•Learn about paints and fabrics to use for successful projects.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">•Make a piece of fabric which we will stitch in the afternoon. The fabric can also be turned into a pretty pillow for your sofa. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Day One will also include a tour of our farmhouse with its decoratively painted walls and handmade interiors.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To see photos from last year's Embroidery Retreat, <a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2015/08/advanced-crewel-embroidery-farm-retreat.html">click here</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To see photos from past year's Fabric Printing Retreats, click <a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2015/07/fabric-printing-retreat-wrap-up-part-two.html">here</a> and <a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2015/07/weekend-fabric-printing-workshop-wrap.html">here</a> and <a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2015/05/fabric-printing-retreat-wrap-up-part-two.html">here</a> and <a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2015/05/fabric-painting-weekend-wrap-up-part-1.html">here</a>. </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">What will you make?</b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Printed fabric for stitching. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>What is included?</b> Day One - Linen fabric to print and stitch on. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Selection of crewel wool. Crewel needle.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>What do you need to bring:</b> Scissors, portable <a href="http://www.amazon.com/OttLite-OTL13MAGWT-SHPR-13-watt-Magnifier-White/dp/B00B8NPAIK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398885522&sr=8-3&keywords=ottlite/www.kristinnic-20" target="_blank">Ott-lite with magnifying glass</a> if you have difficulty seeing small things. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There will be additional embroidery supplies and fabric available for sale at the end of the class. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• You will be introduced to pattern design. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• You will learn how to handpaint a simple pattern. <b>No painting experience is necessary.</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• You will hand paint a set of 4 ceramic tiles using underglazes, brushes, and with help and guidance from Kristin.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• If you are quick, extra tiles can be purchased and painted during the retreat.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Your tiles will be fired in my electric kiln <b>after the retreat is over</b>. You can make arrangements to pick them up later or they will be shipped to you at the cost of shipping. </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Come for both days ---- $360 ($38 savings) - OPEN NOW</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Day One:</b> Saturday July 29th - $199 - </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Registration Opens May 1st.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Day Two:</b> Sunday July 30th - $199 - </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Registration Opens May 1st.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our farm is 2 hours from Boston and 3 1/2 hours from NYC. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Shortly after purchasing the class, you will receive an email with more information on where to stay, directions to the farm and more. This is not an automated email, so please be patient. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Saturday - Color + Embroidery for Knitters</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Sunday - Crazy Quilt Swatch Blanket </b></span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;">**NEW CLASS**</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Date:</b> September 23-24, 2017</span><br />
<b style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Come for both days ---- $360 ($38 savings) </b><b style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- NOW AVAILABLE</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Day One:</b> September 23, 2017 - Saturday --- $199 Registration Opens May 1st.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Day Two:</b> September 24, 2017 - Sunday ---- $199 </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Registration Opens May 1st.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Hours:</b> 9:30 to 4:00</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Visit <b>Leyden Glen Farm</b> when the autumn leaves are beginning to turn gold, red, orange, and bronze (nature permitting). See growing lambs grazing in the pastures. </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">This class is for anyone from advanced beginner to experienced knitter. You will leave incredibly inspired and you will never think of your knitting the same. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">You will be supplied with a couple homework assignments to bring along which will be used during the class.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">To read past student's comments about their experiences on Kristin's Weekend Retreats, <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/Testimonials.html">click here</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">To see past knitting retreats, click <a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2015/09/colorful-knitting-retreat-wrap-up.html">here</a> and <a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2011/10/getting-stitched-on-farm-october-2011.html">here</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the first time I have taught this class and it is going to be loads of fun. Bring all the knit and crochet swatches you own with you. You will learn how to sew them all together into your very own Crazy Quilt Swatch Blanket. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Learn how to piece different size swatches together.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Learn how to cut your knit swatches into different sizes. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Learn how to add decorative embroidery to swatches.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Watch a demo on how to dye swatches to create a more appealing color selection.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Learn how to seam swatches together.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Learn different types of edgings.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Learn how to seam different swatches made with different weights of yarn together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Full instruction and hand-outs. Homework and a supply list will be provided. Some studio yarn will be shared.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Each class runs for one day from 9:30 to 4:30. Space is limited to 8 students. You can come one day or both days. Registration will open up first for Two Day Workshops to accommodate those traveling from far away.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One day registration will open up May 1st. </span><br />
<b style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">TWO DAY Pricing:</b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> $360 - SAVINGS OF $38.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our farm is 2 hours from Boston and 3 1/2 hours from NYC. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Shortly after purchasing the class, you will receive an email with more information on where to stay, directions to the farm and more. This is not an automated email, so please be patient. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Includes:</b> Instruction and necessary hand-outs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Most supplies</b>: You will be sent a list of what to bring and "homework" if any depending on which class you choose.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Meals:</b> Morning snacks, lunch, and beverages and end of day wrap-up session. You will be on your own for dinner -<a href="http://kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/GreatEats.html"> a list of suggested restaurants is here</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Where to Stay:</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/p/where-to-stay-close-to-leyden-glen-farm.html">This page</a> gives suggestions of where to stay in our beautiful valley. A neighboring farm is now doing Airbnb. <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3775319">Eden Pond Farm</a> is 4 miles from our farm. They rent an apartment that is available for up to 5 people. <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3775319">Here is the link to their accommodations</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Other AirBNB are popping up in the area. Check for the towns of Bernardston, Leyden and Greenfield, Massachusetts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Payment is by Paypal at check-out. If this doesn't work for you, I can take credit cards by phone. Please e-mail me and I can make arrangements for a credit card sale via a telephone call. Email - kristinnicholasATgmailDOTcom</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Check is fine too. Email me and I will send you our address. </b></span></div>
Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-22760380985843198762014-05-01T16:04:00.000-04:002014-05-01T16:51:33.821-04:002014 Getting Stitched Classes at the Farm<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here's
what "Getting Stitched on the Farm Classes" I have planned for 2014.
All classes are from 9:30 to 4:30. Lunch, beverages, and snacks
provided. There may be a "Supplies Fee" depending on the class. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Payment is by Paypal at check-out. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>If this doesn't work for you, I can take credit cards if you call me. Please e-mail me and I can make arrangements for a credit card sale via a telephone call. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Mother and Child Beginning Embroidery</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Date:</b> July 12, 2014 - Saturday</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Hours:</b> 9:30 to 4:30</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This early in the summer date will give you and your child many days to stitch as the summer progresses. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Our farm is 2 hours from Boston and 3 1/2 hours from NYC. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">See <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/WhereToStay.html" target="_blank">this page for Where to Stay ideas</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/Directions.html" target="_blank">See this page for Directions to the Farm</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Beginner Embroidery for Adult and Child:</b>
Embroidery
is such a special craft that is very accessible to children. In fact,
it is the very first needlecraft that I learned. I can't tell you how
many hours I spent stitching during the summers when I was a child and
teen. I loved (and still do love) it so much, I wrote the book <i><b>Kids Embroidery</b></i> (STC 2004). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•This class is designed for a mother, grandmother or adult to be accompanied by one child. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•You
and your young person will have a lovely day in the country learning to
stitch, seeing the animals, and eating a farm-raised lunch. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•This class is a great chance to spend a <b>very special day</b> for two which will make a lifelong memory. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•The child should be at least 9 years old and <b>interested</b> in learning to stitch.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•Includes tour of farmhouse, farm and conversation about living and working on a sheep farm. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>What will you BOTH learn?</b> Beginning embroidery</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Class includes:</b> Basic embroidery supplies including needle, cotton and wool embroidery thread, fabric and felt to stitch on. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>What you need to bring:</b>
Scissors, your own colors of embroidery floss if you are picky or
passionate about a color! No guarantees I will have your favorite
color. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>What will you take away?</b>
You both will learn many simple embroidery stitches that will be the
backbone of your craft. With these stitches, you will be able embroider
for the rest of your life. You will make a bookmark, needlebook, tea
towel, and/or ipod case - depending on student's preference.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Supply Fee: </b>Most supplies will be included in the course fee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Class size:</b> Limited to 5 couples - 10 attendees total.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Class fee: </b>$265 per couple - includes supplies as above, beverages, snacks and farm-raised lunch.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>There will be no refunds for this workshop - Please know that you can make it before registering. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You will receive a registration form to be completed. Please note any dietary restrictions so I can plan accordingly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Date:</b> July 19, 2014 - Saturday</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Hours:</b> 9:30 to 4:30</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Includes snacks, beverages, and farm-raised lunch. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Our farm is 2 hours from Boston and 3 1/2 hours from NYC. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">See <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/WhereToStay.html" target="_blank">this page for Where to Stay ideas</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/Directions.html" target="_blank">See this page for directions to the farm</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Crewel
embroidery is one of the most satisfying and easiest to learn
needlecrafts. The last big renaissance of crewel embroidery was the
1970's which was when I first learned to stitch. With the re-awakening
of embroidery as a popular craft, crewel embroidery is experiencing a
comeback. I wrote the book <i><b>Colorful Stitchery</b></i> which is
being re-published in September of 2014. Come to the farm to learn this
creative craft and spend the rest of your summer stitching and creating!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>What will you make:</b>
We will make a sampler of stitches that you can turn into a small bag,
pillow, or framed piece. Please keep checking <a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">my blog</a> as I will be
posting photos of my bag in progress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>What is included?</b> Linen fabric to stitch on. Small selection of crewel wool. Crewel needle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>What do I need to bring:</b> Scissors, portable <a href="http://www.amazon.com/OttLite-OTL13MAGWT-SHPR-13-watt-Magnifier-White/dp/B00B8NPAIK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398885522&sr=8-3&keywords=ottlite/www.kristinnic-20" target="_blank">Ott-lite with magnifying glass</a> if you have difficulty seeing small things. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There will be other embroidery supplies available for sale at the end of the class. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Class Size:</b> Limited to 8 students</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Price:</b> $225 includes fabric and some thread. Extra supplies will be available for purchase.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Includes snacks, beverages, and farm-raised lunch.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>There will be no refunds for this workshop - Please know that you can make it before registering.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You will receive a registration form to be completed. Please note any dietary restrictions so I can plan accordingly.</span><b> </b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fair Isle Check with embroidery overstitched on knits</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Date:</b> August 2, 2014 - Saturday</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Hours:</b> 9:30 to 4:30</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Includes snacks, beverages, and farm-raised lunch. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Our farm is 2 hours from Boston and 3 1/2 hours from NYC. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">See <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/WhereToStay.html" target="_blank">this page for Where to Stay ideas</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/Directions.html" target="_blank">See this page for directions to the farm</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>What will you make:</b>
We will make a zippered embroidered bag which is a perfect size for
knitting and sewing tools or cosmetics. You can also turn your
embroidery into a pillow. I will be making a sample and posting it here
soon. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Here are some posts with Student work:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2011/09/we-are-getting-stitched-this-weekend.html" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2011/10/getting-stitched-on-farm-october-2011.html" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2011/09/another-fabulous-knitting-and-stitching.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Homework:</b>
You will need to make the base stockinette stitch pieces for the bag
you will embroider. You will receive "homework" to be completed before
attending the class. I will be making this bag soon so check the blog in
the near future to see what your project will look like - although
everyone's will be different. That is the beauty of embroidery!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fair Isle knit sample decorated with embroidery</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>What will you need to bring:</b> Regular knitting supplies. Large eyed tapestry needle (blunt point and preferably NOT PLASTIC!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>What supplies are included:</b> You are welcome to use my yarn stash to embroider with while you are at the farm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Class Size:</b> Limited to 8 students</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Price:</b> $225 includes use of my worsted weight yarn stash while you are at the farm. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Includes snacks, beverages, and farm-raised lunch.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>There will be no refunds for this workshop - Please know that you can make it before registering.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You will receive a registration form to be completed. Please note any dietary restrictions so I can plan accordingly.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Paint Your Own Lampshade</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Date:</b> August 9, 2014 - Saturday</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Hours:</b> 9:30 to 4:30</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Our farm is 2 hours from Boston and 3 1/2 hours from NYC. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">See <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/WhereToStay.html" target="_blank">this page for Where to Stay ideas</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/Directions.html" target="_blank">See this page for directions to the farm</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Class Intro:</b>
Is your home full of plain white lampshades? Learn how to transform a
plain white lampshade into a piece of art that will add a designer touch
to your home. You can see many of my own painted lampshades on the <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1466034/Eclectic-Farm-House-farmhouse-hall-new-york" target="_blank">Houzz.com website here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•We will begin by talking about design. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•I will help you sketch motifs and designs on paper. If you have fear of drawing, do not worry - I will help. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•We will block out your design out on paper. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•You
will begin painting. You should be able to complete your lampshade in
the day. If not, I will send you off with a care package of paint to
finish at home.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•Includes tour of farmhouse, farm and conversation about living and working on a sheep farm. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Class fees:</b>
Use of fabric paint and paintbrushes are included. There will be a
selection of lampshades to choose from and purchase. If you want to
bring your own, it is possible. Please check with me as to what kind of
lampshade to purchase. If you would like to purchase the paintbrushes at
the end of the class, they will be available also. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Supply Fee: </b>Paintbrushes and lampshades will be available for sale.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Class Size:</b> Limited to 6 students</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Cost:</b> $225 includes paints, beverages, snacks and farm-raised lunch.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>There will be no refunds for this workshop - Please know that you can make it before registering.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You will receive a registration form to be completed. Please note any dietary restrictions so I can plan accordingly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Simple Fabric Printing</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Date:</b> August 16, 2014 - Saturday</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Hours:</b> 9:30 to 4:30</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Includes snacks, beverages, and farm-raised lunch. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Our farm is 2 hours from Boston and 3 1/2 hours from NYC. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">See <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/WhereToStay.html" target="_blank">this page for Where to Stay ideas</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/Directions.html" target="_blank">See this page for directions to the farm</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>What will you learn and make?</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•You will learn to design and print your own fabric using my favorite printing technique. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•We will begin by talking about design and what shapes and motifs are successful and why. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•You will make your very own foam printing blocks that you can take with you for further fabric and paper printing. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•You will learn how to print on cotton fabric and learn about the paints available for printing. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•You
will make a printed fabric bag and fabric for a printed dishtowel or
napkins. The fabric can also be turned into a pretty pillow for your
sofa.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">•Includes tour of farmhouse, farm and conversation about living and working on a sheep farm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>What is included:</b>
Materials for making printing blocks. Fabric paints for printing will
be supplied. One piece of fabric and a canvas bag to print on. If you
want to purchase additional fabric, it will be available.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Class Size:</b> Limited to 6 students </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Price:</b> $225 includes snacks, beverages, and farm-raised lunch.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>There will be no refunds for this workshop - Please know that you can make it before registering. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You will receive a registration form to be completed. Please note any dietary restrictions so I can plan accordingly.</span></span>Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-60502965262143640622012-07-14T07:00:00.000-04:002012-07-22T12:31:19.689-04:00AUGUST 4, 2012 CELEBRATION OF COLOR + FLOWERS FOR KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>CELEBRATION OF COLOR </b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>AND KNITTED + CROCHET FLOWERS</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Saturday One Day Retreat</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>August 4, 2012</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This one day retreat will awaken your creative knitting and crochet juices. Knitters and crocheters are welcome.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> First thing, we will hop right into learning about color and how to combine colors effectively and fearlessly. You will learn how to see color, how to combine colors, and how to work with colors. We will take our inspiration from nature and from art. You will learn how to use these techniques when designing your own projects later in the day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b></b></span><span style="font-size: small;">You will need to complete some homework you will receive upon registration to get the most out of your day at the farm. This class is not for beginners but is for knitters and crocheters who have basic skills and the desire to learn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Using the knitting or crochet homework that you bring with you, you will learn how to build your own flower creations. Depending on your skill level and speed, you may learn how to create your very own flower design. You will be able to bring your projects home to felt them or we may felt some of the projects if time allows. This will be a creative and fun day spent in a lovely setting and you will leave excited to try more of the techniques out when you get back to your very own home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Here are some projects which use flowers and you will be able to use the flowers you make in similar projects.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Class includes farm lunch, hand-outs, some supplies, and a goodie bag.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Arrival 10 a.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Departure 4:30 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Cost: $225 </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Spaces still available. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Class is sold out. Please email me to be put on the waiting list!</span><br />
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below to pay $225. Refunds can only be made up to the 60 days before
the class date for one day retreats. There will be a $20 bookkeeping
fee for any refunds.</span></strike><br />
<strike><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Payment may also be made by credit card via telephone. Please email me with your phone number and I will call you at time suggested to take your credit card number. </b></span></strike><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Email: kristinnicholas AT gmail DOT com </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you want to make the day into a weekend, check out the <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/WhereToStay.html">local places to stay here</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The Pioneer Valley is full of wonderful wool-inspired businesses. Extend your stay with visits to a few of the places <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/TheArea.html">listed here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://kristinnicholasclasses.blogspot.com/search/label/Registration%20and%20Payment">Click here</a> for registration and payment information.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Click here for <a href="http://kristinnicholasclasses.blogspot.com/2009/06/cancellation-policies.html">Cancellation Policy</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">For further information, see the main "Get Stitched on the Farm with Kristin Nicholas Website" <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/index.html">here</a>.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The following photos show projects that past students have made at a Two Day Flower Retreat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This is a great class for knitters who want to learn how to knit in two colors. You will learn how to:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">2. Knit with two colors in the same round.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">3. How to make a steek.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">4. How to cut a steek.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">5. How to sew in a separating zipper. </span><br />
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There is a small bit of homework necessary for this class. You will be sent instructions to make two small garter stitch pieces which we will use to make this cute little bag.<br />
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You will need to bring size 6 or 7 double pointed needles. My gorgeous <b>Color By Kristin</b> yarn will be provided.<br />
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We will begin with sewing in our zipper and making our cute little bag. When we are done with this little project, we will move onto our how-to session on knitting in the Fair Isle technique. You will learn how to follow a chart and how a chart is developed. The swatch below was made with Fair Isle Knitting worked in the round with a steek that was cut. You will make a piece similar to this swatch (although not this big nor complicated). </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">As the afternoon progresses, we will continue our Fair Isle Knitting. Each student will then learn to sew and cut their own little tube, thus making it into a piece of flat knitting. This technique is the "dreaded" steeking technique that so many knitters fear. I promise - I will hold your hand! </span><br />
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Class includes arrival snacks, farm lunch, hand-outs, two balls of Color By Kristin Yarn for your Fair Isle Swatch. and a goodie bag.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Arrival 9:30 a.m.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Departure 4:30 p.m.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Cost: $225 <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you want to make the day into a weekend, check out the <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/WhereToStay.html">local places to stay here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Pioneer Valley is full of wonderful wool-inspired businesses. Extend your stay with visits to a few of the places <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/TheArea.html">listed here</a>. </span></span></div>
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<a href="http://kristinnicholasclasses.blogspot.com/search/label/Registration%20and%20Payment">Click here</a> for registration and payment information.</div>
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Click here for <a href="http://kristinnicholasclasses.blogspot.com/2009/06/cancellation-policies.html">Cancellation Policy</a>.</div>
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As of September 9, there are currently 8 spaces available. Class is limited to 10 students.<br />
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For further information, see the main "Get Stitched on the Farm with Kristin Nicholas Website" <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/index.html">here</a>.<span style="font-size: small;"> If you have any questions, call 413.774.6514 or email kristinnicholasATgmailDOTcom.<br />
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Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-43651901689716061852012-03-07T12:36:00.002-05:002012-08-31T10:59:29.132-04:00SEPTEMBER 29/30, 2012 WEEKEND RETREAT<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: lucida grande;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Autumn On a New England Sheep Farm</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Knitting and Stitching Immersion Weekend</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 100%;">Visit <b> Leyden Glen Farm</b> when the autumn leaves are turning gold, red, orange, and bronze (nature permitting). See growing lambs grazing in the pastures. </span><span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 100%;">This class is for anyone from advanced beginner to experienced knitter. The Weekend includes two days of knitting, stitching and color instruction, a farm tour, a hayride, two lunches, and one dinner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 100%;">You will leave incredibly inspired and you will never think of your knitting the same. To read past student's comments about their experiences on Kristin's Weekend Retreats, <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/Testimonials.html">click here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 100%;">You will be supplied with a couple homework assignments to bring finished which will be used in the course of the weekend.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 100%;"><b>DAY ONE: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 100%;"><b>Morning:</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 100%;">Farm Tour and Introduction</span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 100%;">Tour of the Farmhouse </span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 100%;">All about Working with Color </span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 100%;">You will learn how Kristin sees color and how you too can become confident when working with color in your knitting and stitching life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 100%;">You will learn to embroidery on your knitted creations. You will bring a knitted homework swatch with you and you will decorate it similar to the swatches in this photo:</span><br />
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<b>Late Afternoon:</b> You will have time to relax in the garden or on the porch before we take off on an old-fashioned hayride. Enjoy a cup of tea or a glass of wine while you visit with other students. </div>
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<b>Dinner:</b> Dinner features our farm-raised grilled Leyden Glen Lamb and other seasonal bounty of the Pioneer Valley. You will be treated to stories of the agriculture and area by Kristin, Mark and Julia. The dinner is always such a special time of the retreat where there is lots of laughter and fun. Spouses or traveling companions are welcome to the dinner.</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 100%;">DAY TWO: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.</span></b><br />
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Students will bring have a "Fair Isle sunflower homework pillow-top" which they will bring with them. During the Steeking Segment, you will sew and cut your own steek and learn to how to pick up around the edges. You will begin your mitered edge. </div>
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Two lunches on Saturday and Sunday</span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Saturday evening hayride with The Farmer</span><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">One Saturday evening dinner</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Full instruction and hand-outs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Class size is limited to six students. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">AS OF JULY 26, 2012 THERE TWO SPACES AVAILABLE.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Total Cost is $500 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Lodging is not included. <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/WhereToStay.html">Click here</a> for suggestions for local lodging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 100%;">To read past student's comments about their experiences on Kristin's Weekend Retreats, <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/Testimonials.html">click here</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande;"></span>Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-7427401427480694982012-03-07T12:32:00.001-05:002015-03-11T16:09:24.706-04:00One Day Private Knitting Retreats at Leyden Glen Farm<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Class size is limited to 8 people but must have a minimum of 4 to run. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Cost for a custom retreat is </span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">$225/student for Saturday or Sunday class or </span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">$175/student for weekday classes. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Includes morning snacks, lunch, beverages, and some supplies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a break for lunch. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Choose from the following class subjects. Pick two to make up your day.</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Embroidery on Knits</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Colorful Edgings on Knits</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Steeking and How to Knit with Two Colors in the Round</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Knitting Flowers and Leaves</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">The Joy of Color </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Crewel Embroidery</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Fabric Printing</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Fabric Painting on Lampshades</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Decorative Painting on Walls </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Your group will be provided with homework which must be made and brought with you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Combine a trip to Webs Yarn Store in Northampton or one of the other lovely yarn and fabric stores near here, a visit to Historic Deerfield, and a day learning about knitting with Kristin for a once in a lifetime memorable weekend away from home. <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/TheArea.html">See this page</a> for all that our beautiful Pioneer Valley has to offer. Leyden Glen Farm is located 2 hours west of Boston and 3 1/2 hours north of NYC.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Please e-mail Kristin (kristinnicholasATgmailDOTcom) with your desired date <a href="http://www.leydenglenlamb.com/Contact.cfm">or call</a> and she will get back to you with the availability of the farm and studio. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Bring some friends and Kristin will build you a custom class!</span>Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-24297113689683365732011-03-08T16:45:00.001-05:002012-10-01T12:55:54.457-04:002012 Class Schedule<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kristin reserves the right to cancel the class if there are not enough students. Please check that your class will run before purchasing airline tickets.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: small;"><b>This is the full-monty...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: small;"><b>Long days creating, stitching, and learning</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: small;"><b>(from 9 to 5)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: small;"><b>3 fabulous meals including a lamb barbeque Saturday evening</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: small;"><b>coffee, tea, drinks and snacks </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: small;"><b>a farm tour with "The Farmer"</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: small;"><b>and a hayride on an old-fashioned haywagon </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: small;"><b>pulled by the farm tractor. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">WANT TO BRING YOUR OWN KNITTING GROUP TO THE FARM FOR A DAY? </span><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Leyden Glen Farm and Kristin Nicholas are available for custom classes for your own group of friends! </span><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">This is a great opportunity for a group of friends or a small faction of a knitting guild to have a very special creative knitting, stitching and color experience.</span><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"> Kristin's availability is subject to family commitments and her teaching schedule. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;"><a href="http://kristinnicholasclasses.blogspot.com/search/label/Private%20Retreats%20at%20Leyden%20Glen%20Farm">Click here</a> to learn more about Private Retreats for your group.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">For Yarn Stores and Knitting Guilds:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Leyden Glen Farm is available for </span><span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold;">one day Knitting Guild Visits and Classes</span><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"> and </span><span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold;">Special Workshops for Yarn Shops</span><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">. <i>WOW</i> your customers or guild members by bringing them to Leyden Glen Farm for a very special day of learning about color, knitting and stitching. Please contact Kristin via e-mail or phone for further information. Classes can be adapted to your interests.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">E-Mail Kristin at kn AT kristinnicholas DOT com for further information.<br />
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<a href="http://kristinnicholasclasses.blogspot.com/search/label/Registration%20and%20Payment">Click here</a> for registration and payment information. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Click here for <a href="http://kristinnicholasclasses.blogspot.com/2009/06/cancellation-policies.html">Cancellation Policy</a>.<br />
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For further information, see the main "Get Stitched on the Farm with Kristin Nicholas Website" <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/index.html">here</a>.<br />
</span>Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-90178842426760812062011-03-08T12:00:00.002-05:002012-10-01T12:56:31.815-04:00Registration and Payment for Classes 2012<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
Payment in full is best made by Paypal. If you do not use Paypal, payment by personal check is possible. See the end of this page if you would like to pay via personal check. This year, we can also accommodate regular credit card payments if necessary. You will have to call us with your credit card number. Please e-mail any questions and to receive the phone number.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">If you want to take one of the classes and do not choose to pay for the class via Paypal, you can send a check or pay by regular credit card. Please e-mail Kristin immediately to request a Registration form by e-mail. Send the form with a check to the address which will be found on the form. </span></div>
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Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-31895842267332691122011-01-15T12:16:00.000-05:002011-01-15T10:27:25.221-05:00Celebration of Color, Flowers, Knitting and Stitching Class<span style="font-family:lucida grande;">These are some photos from the 2010 Celebration of Color, Flowers and Knitting Class. Almost all of the projects were made by my students.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2QeNx3ihQVrlAAhvx9j0bwM1csR9u3YoS9IFcyyxeKWAxuMNpF8Sl0YDjBXGTmihkrBzkYcnTjGXpGivobShVcBBfr04raZOd9KBxwO223K2E1Qxgbj3_LVM2mh1gmlIEweZHjBsgWEA/s1600/august+%2327.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2QeNx3ihQVrlAAhvx9j0bwM1csR9u3YoS9IFcyyxeKWAxuMNpF8Sl0YDjBXGTmihkrBzkYcnTjGXpGivobShVcBBfr04raZOd9KBxwO223K2E1Qxgbj3_LVM2mh1gmlIEweZHjBsgWEA/s400/august+%2327.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506748332803215106" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrPAuOr5_Eamr6jKYl_rVPtRmV6-bUdF3q_VUXaKW_v1ewp9H2rPHwMl6pPYxecsn0GAVHv9n9SM8VELmjFD_NJ6QUuTznIL6zjCAgqZryY7vVYS6iSCvC7NtBeVddXcA4ggYAL60n8_c/s1600/august+%2315.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRF53OuCTilsQZSvZfplW8I1zFjGcx4CZkUGHdRnwpaBJ1v6e1hcOy2uQDaSJq2WY77G3c9SN6Jp7GEtT7r99YADbsgj0Gv4sFjgF8ZmDvH58g4KTKuxeUG21UqVp0yKuFsQfiLcwyQAc/s400/august+%2325.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506748320977020354" border="0" /></a>Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-14556344947570546932011-01-15T12:15:00.000-05:002011-07-19T17:06:25.518-04:00Come and "Get Stitched" at Kristin Nicholas' Leyden Glen Farm<span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Kristin Nicholas announces a new series of intensive and inspirational <a href="http://www.kristinnicholas.com/GettingStitched/index.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Knitting and Stitching Weekend Classes</span></a> being held at Leyden Glen Farm, her family’s sheep farm and farmhouse in western Massachusetts. Classes will be held throughout the year in the antique cape farmhouse, in her studio, and gardens. Come and experience a weekend on a working sheep farm with one of North America’s most well-known handknitting designers. </span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">•Sheep Grazing at the Front of the Cape House which was built in 1751•</span></span></div><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">A very small group of dedicated, creative knitting enthusiasts is invited to share Kristin’s inspirational farmhouse space while learning her knitting and stitching techniques. Participants will be inspired by Kristin’s hand-painted walls, her library full of knitting, stitching and art books, her ethnic and historic textile collection, and the antiques and ceramics that decorate the family’s home.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">•The Dining Room with Kristin's Hand-Painted Walls•<br />
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<span style="font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">•The Library with Kristin's Hand-Painted Walls•<br />
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<span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">The participants will get to enjoy the screened-in porch, the hammock strung between two apple trees, the Adirondack chairs, and garden spaces while breathing in the surrounding hillsides, abandoned apple orchard, grazing sheep, farm kitties, Border Collies, and chickens. Roosters will crow, sheep will baaaah, dogs will bark and cats will purr. A memory will be made that you can keep for the rest of your life. Kristin is creative, funny, down-to-earth and you’ll love her energy and joie de vivre attitude towards knitting and life.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">•The Screened-In Porch during the Summer•</span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold;">•Sheep Grazing the Pasture Below the Hills•</span></span></div><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold;">•Chickens Roosting•</span></span></div><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold;">About Kristin Nicholas</span> <span style="font-family: lucida grande;"><br />
Kristin’s home and needlework has been featured in many magazines including <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Country Home</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">, </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Country Living</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">, </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Better Homes and Garden’s Embellish, Vogue Knitting, Family Circle Knitting, Knit Simple, Knitter’s</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">, </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">House and Garden</span> and more. Kristin is a Knitting Expert on <span style="font-weight: bold;">PBS’s Knit and Crochet Today</span> and has appeared as well on Martha Stewart Living (February 2004). Kristin is the author and/or illustrator of 8 books including <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Kristin Knits</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">, </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Knitting the New Classics, Colorful Stitchery</span> and the her newest book <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Color by Kristin</span> (Sixth and Spring, November 2009)<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">.</span></span><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"> Kristin lives with her husband Mark Duprey and daughter Julia at <a href="http://www.leydenglenlamb.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Leyden Glen Farm</span></a> in western Massachusetts. Her family will also participate some in the weekend's festivities.</span><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Class Size</span><br />
Class size is limited to six participants. Everyone will get plenty of time to ask lots of questions while soaking up the artsy, farmhouse atmosphere. Sign up as soon as you can, as space is very limited.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">What is the Cost of the Weekend?</span><br />
$500 for the two days of total immersion in knitting, stitching, or fabric decoration which includes lunch and dinner on Saturday, lunch on Sunday and snacks and beverages on both days. This cost does not include accommodations.<br />
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To learn more about Kristin Nicholas, visit her <a href="http://kristinnicholas.com/">website</a>.<br />
Kristin is the author of the popular blog <a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/">Getting Stitched on the Farm</a>.<br />
</span> </span>Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-40872116542663660002010-02-01T20:00:00.000-05:002010-02-01T12:02:36.411-05:00Farmhouse Rules and Need To Know<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLrJK1mfR9NOF2VsQ2q4u47Zy-MdosPJmLrWkuFvffoY1XDxuuQtnRhouxFxL851bWCjk0CQfkshNEHx0A5PXvc_JZA3xmmPtrB3lx2jbw0e2dEEzEK7PZSfnTUabxqkSOQ6cDJlXZeU/s1600-h/house+at+sunset.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLrJK1mfR9NOF2VsQ2q4u47Zy-MdosPJmLrWkuFvffoY1XDxuuQtnRhouxFxL851bWCjk0CQfkshNEHx0A5PXvc_JZA3xmmPtrB3lx2jbw0e2dEEzEK7PZSfnTUabxqkSOQ6cDJlXZeU/s400/house+at+sunset.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349171448973025442" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Leyden Glen Farm is a working sheep farm and artist’s home. Please do not expect perfection and suburban looking tidiness. We try our best but things happen. We don’t have a gardener or housekeeper - the two of us do it all ourselves. Along with raising farm animals, comes all kinds of extra bonuses such as manure, mud, and bugs. Our cats and dogs are in the house and out. If any of these things may make you uncomfortable, please re-consider enrolling.<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoQYAtattE3R1efgTncfNjFdxsbUWQXK5DEr9x0KICGEZtSLfsAG6lAyOIEPSFp81IKjdLfxEF1la2HzOxXW9G7yvu4b-0CGJ2HQmhqcJwuVMeExEAFZX1kW8SD-DpLQfCG5kZwGbfB0Q/s1600-h/nessie+w-+sheep+fall+classes.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoQYAtattE3R1efgTncfNjFdxsbUWQXK5DEr9x0KICGEZtSLfsAG6lAyOIEPSFp81IKjdLfxEF1la2HzOxXW9G7yvu4b-0CGJ2HQmhqcJwuVMeExEAFZX1kW8SD-DpLQfCG5kZwGbfB0Q/s400/nessie+w-+sheep+fall+classes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349171456986844418" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">The house and studio is set up on three floors. The farmhouse was built in 1751 and is a working farmhouse. It is not handicapped accessible. This is real life here and it is charming but it surely isn’t as picture perfect as it looks in magazine photos and in most people’s minds.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">First off, <a href="http://www.leydenglenlamb.com/">Leyden Glen Farm</a> is a working farm and farmhouse. Please do not wear fancy clothing, including white pants. When you leave, they certainly won’t be white anymore! Sundresses, shorts, and blue jeans work best. In the summer, bring a sweater or a shawl because evenings can be chilly.<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZEnLylwUcsn94TBVE904c6P-2fMXLrUQRXE_4Fq6SCU49nW9_ilAqhGAOd1aTjmWmpazM4yWknWwKGqJ6XlRKTanHiby6F2MbZ7sN3Rtj4Qj8VS27aLP7DgB90FKTFwuzXv57K2c3E4/s1600-h/sheep+full+fleece+classes.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 362px; height: 344px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZEnLylwUcsn94TBVE904c6P-2fMXLrUQRXE_4Fq6SCU49nW9_ilAqhGAOd1aTjmWmpazM4yWknWwKGqJ6XlRKTanHiby6F2MbZ7sN3Rtj4Qj8VS27aLP7DgB90FKTFwuzXv57K2c3E4/s400/sheep+full+fleece+classes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349171453850416146" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">This is a real farm and there are lots of animals. There are working, jumpy Border Collies. There are sheep and chickens. We have nine farm cats that go in and out of the house. There is often a litter of kittens. If you are allergic to cats or dogs, this probably isn’t the class for you.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br />Fences are there for a reason and many are electrified. Please heed them. If you want to take a walk through a field, please check with Mark or Kristin.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br />Private spaces of the farmhouse are not open to class attendees.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br />Our water comes from a farm well. Wasting of water is not allowed, otherwise we may not be able to flush the toilet. </span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br />There are a lot of hills and valleys around our house so flat shoes, preferably sneakers or “Merrell-type” footwear is advisable. Look down while walking.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br />Please leave your cell phone in your car.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" ><br /><br />What you’ll need to bring:</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br />Bug spray</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br />Sunscreen</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br />If you have special dietary restrictions, we will need to know. This is a private home and we cook with nuts, eat meat, and drink cow’s milk. If you don’t, that’s fine too, just know we do.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Homework: </span><br />You’ll need to bring an 8 x 8” swatch knit in stockinette stitch knit of worsted weight yarn. Bring matching needles and several colors of contrasting worsted weight yarn (part balls okay). </span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br />If you would like to bring your own collection of Kristin’s books for her to sign, please do so. She would love to sign them. Many of her books will be available for sale and takeaway.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />What’s not included: </span><br />Transportation to and from the class and your lodging. If you are flying, you’ll need to rent a car at the airport.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;">You should print out the <a href="http://www.leydenglenlamb.com/directions.htm">Directions to the Farmhouse</a> and bring them with you. You can find them <a href="http://www.leydenglenlamb.com/directions.htm">here</a>.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br />Sorry, at this time, we are not offering half or day classes. Weekend workshops only. Check back in case things change.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lamb Sales</span><br />You’d like to take away a whole or half frozen lamb when you leave? We can make arrangements! Make sure to bring a cooler for the lamb to transport it. See <a href="http://www.leydenglenlamb.com/default.htm">our Leyden Glen Lamb website</a> for pricing.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Smoking policy</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Smoking is NOT permitted in the farmhouse, on the porch or in the classes. However, you may smoke outdoors away from the house as long as you bring your smoking remains inside and put them in the trash.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Is Internet Access available? </span><br />No, we have dial-up. You wouldn’t even want to try. Cell phone service seems to work somewhat but we prefer that you leave your cellphone in your car.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is the Cost of the Weekend?</span></span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br />Cost: $500 for the 2 days which includes lunch and dinner on Saturday, lunch on Sunday and snacks and beverages on both days.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> </span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br /><br /></span> </span>Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-83447278867170818802010-02-01T19:30:00.001-05:002012-03-08T14:49:17.108-05:00Cancellation Policies<span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">If you must cancel your participation in a class, your class fee will be refunded except for a $10 cancellation fee.<br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">In the unfortunate event that Kristin Nicholas should have to cancel a class for any reason, all fees, including deposits, will be fully refunded. The costs of any travel arrangements you may have made will not be reimbursed.<br />
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Note that if a class does not have a sufficient number of students, it may be cancelled so please check ahead before booking any airline tickets.</span><br />
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</span>Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-30306711781778989162010-02-01T18:30:00.000-05:002010-02-01T12:08:48.850-05:00How to Get to Leyden Glen Farm<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">•The Studio•</span></span></span><br /></div> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib11VZr81ez3HKdbXpYL6FIgljpT295QHyqfxFG35Ilr74X37z-ChMKiTmX0so0dvy6ny-BEOWvOoj3VKm7UN0zzMOQPQjUE3fkas_qU8bRAD10M8tGC94O7SE70Q85DHmwP8QPlNsr8Y/s1600-h/studio+in+basement.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib11VZr81ez3HKdbXpYL6FIgljpT295QHyqfxFG35Ilr74X37z-ChMKiTmX0so0dvy6ny-BEOWvOoj3VKm7UN0zzMOQPQjUE3fkas_qU8bRAD10M8tGC94O7SE70Q85DHmwP8QPlNsr8Y/s400/studio+in+basement.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349178150952208338" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Flying</span><br />Hartford’s Bradley Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes from the farm. Several major airlines fly in and out of Hartford.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Car </span><br />Leyden Glen Farm is two hours west of Boston, 1 1/2 hours north of Hartford, and 3½ hours north of New York City. </span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Find driving instructions </span><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" href="http://www.leydenglenlamb.com/directions.htm">here.</a> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Train</span><br />The closest Amtrak station is Brattleboro, VT or Springfield, MA. Arrangements can be made for pick-up at either of these locations. It has been announced that Greenfield (the closest town) will have Amtrak service in 2012! Won't that make things easy?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Bus</span><br />The closest bus stop is Greenfield, MA. Arrangements can be made for pick-up at the bus station and transportation to your B&B or hotel.<br /><br />Google Maps and Mapquest don't get you to Leyden Glen Farm so make sure you print out the directions before leaving home. The phone number to the farmhouse will be included on your registration form. Please bring it with you on your trip in case you get lost and need help finding the farm.<br /></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">•The Dining Room with its Painted Walls•<br /><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLVi_xcKcfBOSq8ojdirIq8T2We2XxDD-plHLTZZjv5ij6J1AglCY-eb7p8f0teRsQJsD-bvFyKdY37N-YL0AhF_kOR3Xxr3LhasCCkB0GCKBUhK8YO0ykXBBuXqlCLDwnRo4Qy6wzF9o/s1600-h/dining+room+classes+%232.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 335px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLVi_xcKcfBOSq8ojdirIq8T2We2XxDD-plHLTZZjv5ij6J1AglCY-eb7p8f0teRsQJsD-bvFyKdY37N-YL0AhF_kOR3Xxr3LhasCCkB0GCKBUhK8YO0ykXBBuXqlCLDwnRo4Qy6wzF9o/s400/dining+room+classes+%232.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349178151256524098" border="0" /></a><br /></div> <span style="font-size:100%;"> </span>Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-13581581491469355822010-02-01T18:00:00.000-05:002010-10-18T14:01:59.444-04:00Where To Stay<span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" >Here are some B+B’s and hotels that are conveniently located to Leyden Glen Farm.<br /><br />Note that B + B's fill up fast during summer and fall. The Pioneer Valley is a popular place to take a vacation and there are several private schools located in the Valley. We suggest you make a reservation as soon as you decide to attend so you won't be disappointed.<br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bed and Breakfast</span></span><br /></div> <span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Closest B + B to Leyden Glen Farm:</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thehouseonthehillbnb.com/">House on the Hill</a><br />Donna and Alain’s lovely inn has 4 rooms (some can be shared if two knitters come together). The House on the Hill is only 3 miles from the farm and 1/2 mile from our sunflower field.<br />Please mention the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kristin Nicholas Knitting Retreat</span> when registering.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">330 Leyden Rd., Greenfield, MA 01301<br /></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">413-774-2070</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">15 to 20 minutes from Leyden Glen Farm:</span><br /><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" href="http://www.brandthouse.com/home.php">Brandt House</a> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;">A beautiful old mansion with lovely porches, gardens and grounds, this small inn has many rooms that can be shared and even a penthouse which can fit 3. There is a total of 9 rooms. There are many public spaces in which to knit and visit. This Inn ia close to downtown Greenfield and about 15 minutes from Leyden Glen Farm.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Please mention the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kristin Nicholas Knitting Retreat</span> when registering.<br />22 Highland Drive, Greenfield MA 01301</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;">800-235-3329<br /><br />20 minutes from Leyden Glen Road:<br /><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" href="http://www.westwindsinn.com/contactus.html">West Winds Inn</a> </span></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">A small inn (6 rooms) set into the side of a hill with an amazing </span><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" href="http://www.westwindsinn.com/views.htm">view of the Pioneer Valley.</a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">151 Smead Hill Road</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> Greenfield, Ma 01301</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Phone: (413) 774-4025</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >A Little further afield but lovely....</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span> <span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><a href="http://www.shelburnehouse.com/welcome.html">Shelburne House B&B</a><br />Owned and operated by Elaine Hinze, this lovely antique B&B is close to the Mohawk Trail and about 25 minutes from Leyden Glen Farm. Although the home is old, the amenities are completely up to date and very comfortable.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" >Please mention the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kristin Nicholas Knitting Retreat</span> when registering.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" >413-625-9955</span><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">For those who prefer a “regular” hotel</span></span> </div> <span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Greenfield</span>:<br /><a href="http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-greenfield-massachusetts-MA186?promo=gglocal">Quality Inn</a><br />Just off the Rt. 91 Rotary in Greenfield, the Quality Inn is about 15 minutes from Leyden Glen Farm.<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">125 Mohawk Trail</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Greenfield, MA 01301</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">(413) 774-2211</span><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brattleboro:</span><br />For those who prefer a town location, Brattleboro, Vermont is an artsy town about 25 minutes from Kristin’s farm. Here we suggest:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.latchis.com/">Latchis Hotel</a><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> 50 Main Street- Brattleboro, VT 05301</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> (802) 254-6300 | (800) 798-6301 </span> </span><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span>Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-44794179934546387562010-02-01T17:30:00.000-05:002010-02-01T12:11:34.602-05:00What Can My Spouse/Traveling Partner Do While I Knit?<span style="font-family:lucida grande;">If your spouse (or non-knitting traveling companion) will be coming with you, there are many things for he or she to do while you are knitting. Check out the <a href="http://www.franklincc.org/county_info.html">Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Website</a> for all kinds of <a href="http://www.franklincc.org/attract.html">outdoor activities</a> including hiking, fishing in stocked streams, white water rafting, and more.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">The Pioneer Valley is rich in history. It is home to </span><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" href="http://www.historic-deerfield.org/">Historic Deerfield</a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> and many schools and universities including Northfield Mt. Hermon, Deerfield Academy, Smith College, Mt. Holyoke College, University of Massachusetts, and Hampshire College.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><a href="http://www.shelburnefalls.com/directory.php">Shelburne Falls</a> is very close by where you can visit The Trolley Museum, The Glacial Potholes, and The Bridge of Flowers.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><a href="http://www.explorenorthampton.com/">Northampton</a> is a great "small" city to explore and it is only 35 minutes from our farm and 20 minutes from Greenfield. Knitters know it as home to Webs, America's largest yarn store and Northampton Wools but there is so much more there including the Smith College Art Museum and lots of great restaurants and stores. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Spouses will be able to attend the Saturday night dinner and the closing Sunday lunch for an additional fee. Reservation is necessary in order to accommodate them so please let Kristin know when you return your registration form.</span>Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-73539358051402916832010-02-01T16:30:00.000-05:002010-02-01T16:18:06.150-05:00Here's What Students Thought About Their Weekend!<span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Kristin’s "Getting Stitched on the Farm Weekend" was not just about the color of yarn you picked to stitch on your swatch, it was about all of the color that encompasses Kristin and her family's life on Leyden Glen Farm that was shared with myself and the other attendees. It does not get any more colorful then that. When can I go back?</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> C.D., Roslindale, MA</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Y2KIpXu9e24sRopSZ4sGbqbLsqynSFfTdJKTQ85jg23Bg9NIQP2x7RriXcopriYyjHQQjB0qlz0SNrdl7-vAGC522bz-WyGppg6IqHT7RcrOy4oii2QzF9Y-s8yE3dS-NTFL_oU_ccI/s1600-h/helping+steek.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 341px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Y2KIpXu9e24sRopSZ4sGbqbLsqynSFfTdJKTQ85jg23Bg9NIQP2x7RriXcopriYyjHQQjB0qlz0SNrdl7-vAGC522bz-WyGppg6IqHT7RcrOy4oii2QzF9Y-s8yE3dS-NTFL_oU_ccI/s400/helping+steek.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366895690491821922" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">I loved the small class size. It let us all get to know one another and to talk to Kristin, both individually and as a group. It was such a great opportunity to learn from someone who has a passion for art in so many different media, who lives and works with the creative process every day. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Color without fear...that's what kept running through my mind while I was absorbing Kristin's home, her knitting, and her art. I left on Sunday with lots of vibrant color ideas to warm a whole winter's worth of knitting.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">It's just a swatch! That was our class mantra. By the time class ended, we'd cut it in half, trimmed off an end to fringe, lopped off the bottom part and added new edgings, and embellished the remainder with all sorts of embroidery stitches. In Kristin's hands swatches aren't just about gauge; they're about design.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">While watching out for all the technical constraints, Kristin primarily thinks of knitting as an opportunity to be creative. It's very liberating to think that way; patterns become guidelines or the seed of a project you can really make your own.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> S.R., Albany, NY</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Kristin taught us to open our eyes and use what you see around you in your knitting, showing us many examples and getting the creative juices flowing. Kristin is a master at embellishing. She’ll knit a bit of fair isle or intarsia then go back to it and embroider/embellish/duplicate stitch it to the point of absolute beauty. She really taught me that much like film making, the post production is as important as the pre and actual production. She got me thinking more about knitting in stages rather than all at once. A very valuable lesson. I was sad to pack up my knitting bag, bid farewell to all the animals and our wonderful hosts. It really was a family affair and I so enjoyed the company of Kristin, her family and the wonderful knitting ladies I bonded with over the weekend.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> T.G., Jersey City, NJ</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">To see more some of the comments and see students' photos about the Inaugural "Get Stitched on the Farm" Weekend, check out these blog posts below:</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" href="http://pugandyarn.wordpress.com/2009/08/04/kristin-nicholas-is-the-coolest-or-why-my-weekend-was-better-than-yours/">Pug and Yarn</a><br /><br /><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" href="http://susanknitting.blogspot.com/2009/08/color-immersion.html">Where is Susan Knitting?</a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">To see Kristin's photos of the first weekend, <a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2009/08/weekend-classes-at-kristin-and-marks.html">click here</a>.</span>Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-4694894601681002422010-02-01T16:00:00.000-05:002010-02-01T16:19:07.943-05:00Sunflower Knitting and Stitching Weekend 2009<span style="font-family:lucida grande;">The<a href="http://kristinnicholasclasses.blogspot.com/"> Sunflower Knitting Stitching Immersion</a> is over. It was a great success in my eyes. </span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">I was able to merge the students' ideas from the first class in August to improve the experience. And now I have another whole bunch of students' comments to make next years' weekends even better.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Here are some scenes of what we did.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">We started out the day with a tour of the farm and farmhouse and a slide presentation called "The Joy of Color." After the slide show, I handed everyone some clippers and we all went outside to find a natural object of beauty to translate into a colorway. It was a beautiful day - quite warm and the leaves were just beginning to turn. My garden and the fields around our house have begun turning the lovely autumn shades that I love so much. The students walked around - really looking at the plants that are around our house and trying to find a few they found colorfully stimulating. This was a great success. As the sheep and donkey grazed and the guinea hens raced around after bugs, the knitters clipped away.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;">We came back in on the porch and got to work making several colorways of yarn for future projects inspired by the natural object they found outside.</span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> I don't think they would have had quite as much success or fun if they weren't in our farm setting.<br /><br /></span> <a style="font-family: lucida grande;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLm0clDy4gqKtXUXn6kmx5dfPpmjLWFu8C4z31aWtw_naBJ4s74F8XY92R61OmZKfJlJow6M-U_3B0ylWl1ZR_i40vzQ_uAvAtDy3UqP9DcwlKqtdT0bqlNcxRCpM2fIhFV58A8TdVULI/s1600-h/working+on+colorways+class.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLm0clDy4gqKtXUXn6kmx5dfPpmjLWFu8C4z31aWtw_naBJ4s74F8XY92R61OmZKfJlJow6M-U_3B0ylWl1ZR_i40vzQ_uAvAtDy3UqP9DcwlKqtdT0bqlNcxRCpM2fIhFV58A8TdVULI/s400/working+on+colorways+class.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384285070457383970" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Here are just a few of the colorways they came up with......<br /></span> <a style="font-family: lucida grande;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYDcShrjFIzgfIGzYhdj85anOViFcvsE8RNfyzRq4Thkg8zLg2-qzzr36wz9y7iKvyntRzW2re8nDoeC-5JjeJZjKmWc7DgYyARVw47mwRk6552pTg2zblUVOn-7ZK1Zywf-hwvq2OuIk/s1600-h/colorways+students+sunflower+class.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYDcShrjFIzgfIGzYhdj85anOViFcvsE8RNfyzRq4Thkg8zLg2-qzzr36wz9y7iKvyntRzW2re8nDoeC-5JjeJZjKmWc7DgYyARVw47mwRk6552pTg2zblUVOn-7ZK1Zywf-hwvq2OuIk/s400/colorways+students+sunflower+class.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384286028100275298" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;">In the afternoon, after a wonderful lunch prepared by my friends Linda and Alice, we steeked, fringed, and stitched the day away. Here are the little samplers they made.<br /><br /></span> <a style="font-family: lucida grande;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtZA6ig4xtQAuijEJ6Srln1U0Irnt-4MKKiP1mImp77slq9BNmhgKcQHXHX9JFX2IAR4OpTrwbEPhp-PEiClZg2WjO54EhymhQY06rDCwjTaMyJJ1WN-TiyRKctJ830_i1TuDdIYRjkHg/s1600-h/samplers+sunflower+immersion+weekend.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtZA6ig4xtQAuijEJ6Srln1U0Irnt-4MKKiP1mImp77slq9BNmhgKcQHXHX9JFX2IAR4OpTrwbEPhp-PEiClZg2WjO54EhymhQY06rDCwjTaMyJJ1WN-TiyRKctJ830_i1TuDdIYRjkHg/s400/samplers+sunflower+immersion+weekend.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384285064228556754" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;">There was no rest. The Farmer brought his tractor with a haywagon attached to it and we left on a hayride. I supplied everyone with a wooly blanket and we were off. Here's the gang enjoying the view to the south and west from the top of the hill near our house.<br /></span> <a style="font-family: lucida grande;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn7FigmO5lr6911E4NtSPQ9BlH5u_XVhD_BsSaYJ8EtjaNJY2m-T-l1U-vgcIeU8gwo_zYXWoQLs4MyiZDUfTDKR9YlbwPDgktQKGsIdAppmu05b6TjRzV9m_YiquVhU1JEW3YQU-dQg4/s1600-h/hayride+sunflower+immersion+weekend.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn7FigmO5lr6911E4NtSPQ9BlH5u_XVhD_BsSaYJ8EtjaNJY2m-T-l1U-vgcIeU8gwo_zYXWoQLs4MyiZDUfTDKR9YlbwPDgktQKGsIdAppmu05b6TjRzV9m_YiquVhU1JEW3YQU-dQg4/s400/hayride+sunflower+immersion+weekend.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384285057721761042" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;">On the way back, we stopped to check on the sheep who were grazing a nearby field. The dogs did a little herding demonstration.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7f7Ddmm1wtjUPiVInjgmqX-luMmdJgS5XaG_0RIuGn4qv4rN3iyxSKqrinSX7IcqKfrk2JRcay_uU6sB8NVqHiVThNMPup_K4Tr_TKmbC8Lgx6qhCkr83txumc8yG172J82dlwg9dYyw/s1600-h/watching+the+sheep+class.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7f7Ddmm1wtjUPiVInjgmqX-luMmdJgS5XaG_0RIuGn4qv4rN3iyxSKqrinSX7IcqKfrk2JRcay_uU6sB8NVqHiVThNMPup_K4Tr_TKmbC8Lgx6qhCkr83txumc8yG172J82dlwg9dYyw/s400/watching+the+sheep+class.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384285054015565650" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br />We dined on leg of lamb from our Leyden Glen Farm in our painted dining room and spent the evening sharing knitting stories.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ivt_o9XwEWpm_cps-Uh1W14RAo0zc6O3fA7Sw9I4DJY2yK7_QYcIhgrhiVtUm6PLS8mOQj39FOMrDSPzsNjXfVVB8Mb8g5CxM0MurhAJuD-SgEyKMPbvoX65A7AdvgVF5orr3o2YEqg/s1600-h/zinnias+on+red+tableclosth.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ivt_o9XwEWpm_cps-Uh1W14RAo0zc6O3fA7Sw9I4DJY2yK7_QYcIhgrhiVtUm6PLS8mOQj39FOMrDSPzsNjXfVVB8Mb8g5CxM0MurhAJuD-SgEyKMPbvoX65A7AdvgVF5orr3o2YEqg/s400/zinnias+on+red+tableclosth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384292293639099218" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Early on Sunday morning, we met at the sunflower field and picked sunflowers for the students to take home. It really is fun to walk through the field of blooming flowers - especially this field which is full of so many different varieties.<br /><br /><br /></span> <a style="font-family: lucida grande;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7sZbJvrma2SGZjs6UDmnqfE4j-UvlXuzvasjV1Z7Ai10E7FhD3QwXbvx6iXgOll0BOv1RlbLo25w5nbF-i18FgQzIDsTNuOhPfifUQsihononC_RbrrXNFsphQd3SW2WLxCsUHQMEDz0/s1600-h/sunflower+immersion+weekend+sunflower.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7sZbJvrma2SGZjs6UDmnqfE4j-UvlXuzvasjV1Z7Ai10E7FhD3QwXbvx6iXgOll0BOv1RlbLo25w5nbF-i18FgQzIDsTNuOhPfifUQsihononC_RbrrXNFsphQd3SW2WLxCsUHQMEDz0/s400/sunflower+immersion+weekend+sunflower.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384286030769195858" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Sunday, everyone worked the day away on their Sunflower Pillow Project. They all had learned a lot on Saturday and I know that they left with the skills to finish their project when they return home.</span> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoeyvtmJ5F9HX_L1VH8QaKDiwDCkAVZFFue36y5YnEV17UeLudQGCAAqAWEkrrP3GeZAR7zOiC9aevEJ6SdMUQCB1bMJ_fd91b8xwWWlZlFKFxsFtOezXt82gNsJVz_NbcrEt67ffW7C4/s1600-h/nancy+stitching+sunflower+weekend.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoeyvtmJ5F9HX_L1VH8QaKDiwDCkAVZFFue36y5YnEV17UeLudQGCAAqAWEkrrP3GeZAR7zOiC9aevEJ6SdMUQCB1bMJ_fd91b8xwWWlZlFKFxsFtOezXt82gNsJVz_NbcrEt67ffW7C4/s400/nancy+stitching+sunflower+weekend.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384289922342578434" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Thank you Nancy, Karen, Bonnie and Faith for making the trip to the farm. We all had a great time sharing our place with all of you.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVSRWiDB3BVw-0zjuT57IpFstMBAgPPTA4ZacRy4ArYIkIq6JECYtg3pD4KCJJEl4voL1N3jfVb2bjlvhDdTh4mbV_atd5QR0KW0-HOLvr1yjIa9YRPz0wc3XaG-EEwsGYZb8hqoo8BH8/s1600-h/faith+stitching+sunflower+weekend.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 314px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVSRWiDB3BVw-0zjuT57IpFstMBAgPPTA4ZacRy4ArYIkIq6JECYtg3pD4KCJJEl4voL1N3jfVb2bjlvhDdTh4mbV_atd5QR0KW0-HOLvr1yjIa9YRPz0wc3XaG-EEwsGYZb8hqoo8BH8/s400/faith+stitching+sunflower+weekend.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384289916767903890" border="0" /></a>Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971566553943686450.post-8083206182335363952010-01-30T17:52:00.000-05:002010-10-18T14:04:00.129-04:00Announcing a New Kristin Nicholas Class at Leyden Glen Farm<span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Kristin Nicholas is excited to announce a new class being added to her "Getting Stitched on the Farm" class series. Entitled "A CELEBRATION OF COLOR AND FLOWERS - KNITTING AND STITCHING IN THE GARDEN." This new class will be held the weekend of August 14/15, 2010.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >Day One - August 14, 2010</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">9 a.m. Morning Arrival</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Quick Tour of the Working Sheep Farm with Kristin's husband Mark aka "The Farmer"</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Color Lesson - A Hands-On Learning to Work with Color Kristin's way</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Flowers as an inspiration - Pick your own bouquet from Kristin's Cutting Garden</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKk5bNsX_R7xkyIytDZTEdbu3rzJCQTNkMkqp4NVkP-hMlm1TTXVrUF2xziXVMZgKJWVGEz5nqRZ6HuIVHiabGCENyGabCrhI_8RHLRl6NfePJwf6jzuFJH0_vtG0CIUyqHaObnShKxc/s1600/color+%26+flowers+%231.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKk5bNsX_R7xkyIytDZTEdbu3rzJCQTNkMkqp4NVkP-hMlm1TTXVrUF2xziXVMZgKJWVGEz5nqRZ6HuIVHiabGCENyGabCrhI_8RHLRl6NfePJwf6jzuFJH0_vtG0CIUyqHaObnShKxc/s400/color+%26+flowers+%231.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488689642499605218" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Noon-ish</span> - Farm Inspired Lunch</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >Afternoon Session:</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Flower Examination and Translation into knitting</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv_sX9WuywXrvfqbcSg47vLkubGvA7Fbr_16GjxOMjuyEt_p1e2xETm4XcZx5ehBnpeJhRZYMLIHWUv7Y9rTKIDwmQPLT9-h_wKC682pOPrinIZwUOhE_W8NN4qJrvXgFvn-Be7Hih-mk/s1600/sunflowers+.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 326px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv_sX9WuywXrvfqbcSg47vLkubGvA7Fbr_16GjxOMjuyEt_p1e2xETm4XcZx5ehBnpeJhRZYMLIHWUv7Y9rTKIDwmQPLT9-h_wKC682pOPrinIZwUOhE_W8NN4qJrvXgFvn-Be7Hih-mk/s400/sunflowers+.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488690218715395314" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Dissection of floral shapes and learning from flowers</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ewPB2b9Dc2lvOrVIL1VaDdlzn9nIWQ6zkkpVvNFm-94cy2WwuTsIscwZl4PYkY6aNJ40kckjbEWyDiJ7IbbKWWNmLYPj-_XxDWrOGYegjAToF12tXB_61g1zFy5AmUd2rum3YbbvvMk/s1600/rockets+red+glare.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ewPB2b9Dc2lvOrVIL1VaDdlzn9nIWQ6zkkpVvNFm-94cy2WwuTsIscwZl4PYkY6aNJ40kckjbEWyDiJ7IbbKWWNmLYPj-_XxDWrOGYegjAToF12tXB_61g1zFy5AmUd2rum3YbbvvMk/s400/rockets+red+glare.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488688918463739298" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">We will then spend the rest of the afternoon knitting, crocheting and felting flowers.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bI4nOJClHEbS5_JWDjl5LUsVWwJZGOqHDSWfC0ffRnCpDHDCUny7_ze-WfzumHtxZktg3WxZfUyyFMVUsQBSXDeWgat_PEsROBDz30OhJYYMnePdUXqUud3xkd0_Pim1hMDun2DgSDM/s1600/close-up+of+felted+flowers+for+class.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 243px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bI4nOJClHEbS5_JWDjl5LUsVWwJZGOqHDSWfC0ffRnCpDHDCUny7_ze-WfzumHtxZktg3WxZfUyyFMVUsQBSXDeWgat_PEsROBDz30OhJYYMnePdUXqUud3xkd0_Pim1hMDun2DgSDM/s400/close-up+of+felted+flowers+for+class.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488700813040626226" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDEnh1692nz62Xg862ekZ0Uq5Nk5oq3VL0rcYYlCVBF9aHFyE3VnoQLUijO9eijaJoLPDFCRWPFi92C_fP-B2ZJ8co7KER2G773sZkg4qIbLZukptyB9IWZMb3e57pm1onVQcwsrnWFec/s1600/iris+purple+%26+green.jpg"><br /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >6:00 Hayride with The Farmer</span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> - Fabulous Views, beautiful scenery, riding on bales of hay on the back of a wagon. A memory forever.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >7:00 Dinner</span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> of Farm Raised Lamb and lots more.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >Day Two - August 15, 2010</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Early Morning (optional) - Tour of the Sunflower Field and picking if in bloom</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" ><br />Morning at the Farmhouse<br /></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Embroidered Flowers</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" ><br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbBcQ6nv-qjXq_BdufQBeoLtTZnOTXvP-Gv2Pe_5p6gaHkQGJBEpQfBC11XnG64Ti9O9FG2nlqD81_K0y6sPoISZDE7s6T-XxdWbNhhSmyge0u1FzyopbWMFqJ0oa6c4nSqtn4un6ayjE/s1600/embroidered+flower.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbBcQ6nv-qjXq_BdufQBeoLtTZnOTXvP-Gv2Pe_5p6gaHkQGJBEpQfBC11XnG64Ti9O9FG2nlqD81_K0y6sPoISZDE7s6T-XxdWbNhhSmyge0u1FzyopbWMFqJ0oa6c4nSqtn4un6ayjE/s400/embroidered+flower.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488690221246424994" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">You will learn several embroidery stitches that can be added to your flowers or stitched onto linen with tapestry wool.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Bxoni5Z9lprFPPMdwRA0vNOBkByZMeMUOWqplNAlNOq1dPD5W0SaacARHKilh5se5ldcUlAn0lqnj-qPFdokjVvf1E5nGywjsuZnjtbgB5x_YdotRm9j7XP8hdvqI_8Xg6RlA7vdD0U/s1600/embroidered+pillows.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Bxoni5Z9lprFPPMdwRA0vNOBkByZMeMUOWqplNAlNOq1dPD5W0SaacARHKilh5se5ldcUlAn0lqnj-qPFdokjVvf1E5nGywjsuZnjtbgB5x_YdotRm9j7XP8hdvqI_8Xg6RlA7vdD0U/s400/embroidered+pillows.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488688932353673874" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Demo of transferring a design to fabric for stitching</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >Late Morning</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Begin working on your chosen project whether it be a sculptured knit pillow or an embroidered pillow.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Noon-ish:</span> Another Farm Inspired Lunch</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >Afternoon</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Continuation of working on chosen project with hands-on help from Kristin</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Demo - How to print floral themed fabric by Kristin</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFsd2FpPC1hazY7TZM67Q-HeBrIhAgGCvhwhcU8aJ4JIBgqPIng_XiXuS_5hMbJl91CN7VlnmFanlmYbHIFK6PtkpagsgoKlY8QFl8v3_kUP7NuKdud4Gp-kfPpw0wd8QBdARFuSh4jaX/s1600-h/blue+fabric+%233.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFsd2FpPC1hazY7TZM67Q-HeBrIhAgGCvhwhcU8aJ4JIBgqPIng_XiXuS_5hMbJl91CN7VlnmFanlmYbHIFK6PtkpagsgoKlY8QFl8v3_kUP7NuKdud4Gp-kfPpw0wd8QBdARFuSh4jaX/s400/blue+fabric+%233.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249601307524486962" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Departure</span> - 5 p.m.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">You will make this pillow or something similar to it depending on your skills and colors. There is required homework which you will be supplied with when you register. </span><span style="font-family:arial;">You must bring many of the knitted components with you in order to make good progress on the pillow. If you choose not to do the homework, you are still welcome. Just know you will not leave with a finished pillow.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9XRZOw8PFJbquemzXiuGQs9WkjieYhPP4JNtLD00jHlUETHyXtZqH4coLf0X3isdQMNMg3o3I7EN6z4W1hq2XkCID6piOY_pHDUqC4ZOg1gNWoc5IoyCox0QaLfcuumhF8fQIxXHahf0/s1600/felted+flower+pillow+class.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9XRZOw8PFJbquemzXiuGQs9WkjieYhPP4JNtLD00jHlUETHyXtZqH4coLf0X3isdQMNMg3o3I7EN6z4W1hq2XkCID6piOY_pHDUqC4ZOg1gNWoc5IoyCox0QaLfcuumhF8fQIxXHahf0/s400/felted+flower+pillow+class.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488690366319418866" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">To pay for the entire class:</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"></form></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /><input name="cmd" value="_s-xclick" type="hidden"><br /><input name="hosted_button_id" value="86W9P4BWSG3EY" type="hidden"><br /><input src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!" border="0" type="image"><br /><img alt="" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" border="0" width="1" height="1" /><br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">The cost if $500 and you can find out more </span><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" href="http://kristinnicholasclasses.blogspot.com/2009/07/registration-and-payment-for-classes.html">about it here</a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">. </span><br /><p style="font-family: lucida grande;" class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Kristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.com