Atlanta Knitting Guild: Workshops

October Superstar

Sivia Harding

AKG Workshops October 8 - 10, 2010

As a teacher, Sivia appeals to the creative spirit, and few can remain untouched by her verve and passion for her subjects. In her classes, technique, though important, is a means to an end, which is always the delight of following the joyful knitting muse wherever it may lead.

Sivia's classes and workshops often are built around making a particular project, but only as a jumping off place for discussions on all sorts of related knitterly things. Students will often find themselves inspired to experiment outside the realm of the original project, sometimes coming up with highly original designs of their own as a result.

Sivia's specialty is knitting with beads, which she has found to have a natural affinity with lace, and can also conjure magical effects in conjunction with cables and other textural elements. Sivia loves to explore the seemingly endless possibilities for embellishment resulting from the beautiful partnership of beads and knitting. Her classes will almost always contain some type of exploration of this partnership. You can see examples of these projects and more at www.siviaharding.com.

Diamond Fantasy Shawl

Friday, October 8, 9 am - 4 pm $65.00

DIAMOND FANTASY SHAWL-A favorite lace design due to its versatility and fun factor. Whether you choose to knit with or without beads, this popular tip-to-tip diamond lace triangle shawl with knit-as-you-go edging will hone your lace knitting skills. An attached i-cord edging finishes the shawl and blocking is throughly discussed. Sivia provides many lace knitting tips and tricks along with advice on incorporating beads into your lace. (6 hours)

Proficiency level: Advanced Beginners who are Adventuresome

Aquitaine Beaded Cuffs

Saturday, October 9, 9 am - 12 pm $30.00

AQUITAINE BEADED CUFFS - This class is a virtual cornucopia of beading techniques in knitting. The Aquitaine Cuff is an elegant piece with a heavily beaded hand covering that includes ruffles, lace and twisted stitches, and a slim, ribbed cuff that can be wrist or elbow length. The overall effect is Victorian charm. Up to four different beads are used and many design options are given from simple to complex. Students are encouraged to make their own modifications for a completely unique work of art! (3 hours)

Proficiency level: Intermediate

Moonrise Necklace

Saturday, October 9, 1 pm - 4 pm $60.00 (includes materials)

MOONRISE NECKLACE - A stunning, heavily beaded necklace that has been compared to a luscious garden of beads. Students will use lace weight yarn and short rowed garter stitch to create a very special and unique, as well as fun and easy to knit neckpiece. Kit includes a fabulous mix of beads and enough materials to complete a 20 inch neckpiece. The project is knit until the necklace fits comfortably. (3 hours)

Proficiency level: Advanced Adventurous Beginners - Intermediate

Beading Techniques in Sock Knitting

Sunday, October 10, 1 pm - 4 pm $30.00

BEADING TECHNIQUES IN SOCK KNITTING - This workshop is a treat developed for the AKG! Sivia will teach various techniques for adding beads to sock projects, as seen in her designs Blossom Dearies, Fiddlehead Socks, and Cherry Blossom Socks. Take your sock knitting to a whole new level of interest, whether using one of Sivia's patterns or embellishing your own favorite sock recipe. (3 hours)

Proficiency level: Advanced Beginners Intermediate

Non Atlanta Knitting Guild members add $5 for 3 hour workshops, $10 for 6 hour workshop.

Registration form for Sivia Harding Workshops