September 2022 Classes

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Our September 2022 classes are now open and ready for registration! 

You can go directly to our webstore to secure your Project class registration, or call or stop by the shop to register for a Safari class. Or scroll below to see the September schedule. 

A reminder of general shop/class policies: 

When you register for a WoolWinders Yarn Shop Safari Knitting Group, Project or Technique class you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the following.

Knitting Groups, Project classes and Technique classes are a vital part of our community. Our instructors spend many hours preparing and on instruction. We kindly ask that you consider the impact on your instructor and your LYS community as you read the following.

Class Registration Policy

Payment is due at time of registration. Participation is limited to a specific number so that instructors may provide the most personalized instruction. Availability of space is not guaranteed and may be secured only when payment is made for a particular month. The class fee is not refundable after payment unless the spot can be filled with another participant. WoolWinders reserves the right to cancel classes with less than three registered students three days prior to the first day of class due to insufficient registration. Full and complete refunds will be made to students who registered for a class and the class was canceled by WoolWinders. Refunds will be made in the same form of payment accepted during registration. There are no make-ups and no refunds if a customer misses a Safari Knitting Group, Project or Technique class/session.

Class Participation Discount

A 10% class participation discount will be applied to all purchases in the month of class participation. As such, students receiving a class participation discount are required to use only yarn purchased from WoolWinders during their class sessions.

Membership Program

Customers participating in a Safari Knitting Group class may choose to reserve their spot by signing up for a Safari Knitting Group Membership on our website. A membership reserves your spot in the group if the membership is active. Payment is automatically charged on the 1st day of every month for enrollees.

Customers may pause their membership if they do not wish to attend class for a specific month but would like to continue to reserve their spot in the class for the following month. It is the customer’s responsibility to notify the class instructor as soon as possible. It is the customer’s responsibility to place their membership on hold on the website before the first of the month. If the customer does not place their membership on hold, the customer will be automatically charged for that month as usual and will not be issued a refund.

There are no make-ups if a student misses a class session. If an instructor initiates the missed session, a make-up or refund for that session will be given. WoolWinders reserves the right to substitute instructors, as necessary. Customers may choose to cancel their participation in the Membership program at any time.

Disclaimer

WoolWinders Yarn Shop will not be held liable for any inability or error in using purchased materials or in receiving oral class instruction. Nor will the store or its employees be held responsible for any yarn that has been purchased and wound incorrectly by the customer. WoolWinders Yarn Shop reserves the right to limit class size or participation for any reason.

Terms & Policy Changes

WoolWinders Yarn Shop reserves the right to revise and modify any and all terms and conditions of sale at any time.

Newsletter Subscriptions

Upon making a purchase from WoolWinders, you will automatically be added to our mailing list with news of new classes, events, sales promotions, and discount coupons. You May remove yourself from our mailing list at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” at the bottom of all our email

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Announcing the WoolWinders Virtual Rowan Trunk Show!

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We know not everyone can or is comfortable going to stores right now. So we wanted to bring our  trunk shows to YOU! This exclusive version of the winter Rowan Trunk Shows brought to you by our amazing WW team and the good folks at Rowan.

Be sure to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to our NEW YouTube Channel - we have loads more to come!

We're absolutely positive that one or more of these garments will catch your eye. Our staff is ready to help find just the right shade of yarn, patterns, notions and whatever else you may need to get started. Visit us in one of the shops or order online at www.woolwinders.com.

No Rowan Trunk Show would be complete without a DOOR PRIZE! Purchase any Rowan yarn during the sale dates and you will be automatically entered into the drawing to occur on March 2, 2021.
This beautiful Rowan Merino Aria Scarf Door Prize includes 7 balls of one of Rowan's newest yarns - Merino Aria, 1 copy of Mode at Rowan Soft Boucle & Merino Aria book (scarf pattern included), and 1 pair of Rowan birchwood needles.


Thank You again for your continued support. Stay safe and healthy!

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WoolWinders Community is Staying Connected!

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INTRODUCING

WoolWinders Virtual Social Safari

Knitting & Crochet Groups 

At WoolWinders Yarn Shop, our monthly group classes are called 'Safari' classes.  Our Safari class is our most popular class with many Safari students gaining lifelong friendships.  

With the current COVID-19 pandemic we know many of our Safari friends are missing the social aspects of the classes.  It's more than just the instruction (although we've been told the knitting project help is KEY!).  But also the Safari classes are a way to connect with the WoolWinders community, our friends.  So to help all of us out in this time of social distancing, we're offering FREE Virtual Social Safari sessions! 

The Virtual Social Safari sessions are online video chat sessions hosted by a WoolWinders staff member.  We are currently keeping these to a limited number of virtual seats.  These web-video sessions are not meant to be instruction or project help but instead used as a way for us to all connect with each other during this difficult time.  Come be social (virtually!) with us! 

Find the session that works best for you, registration is free but we need your email so we can send you the session link.  

As the days and weeks of our social distancing continue, we'll launch more Virtual Social Safari sessions, so check back often and register for the sessions that work for you!  The WoolWinders family will get through this (albeit at a distance!).  

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Cashmere Event

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If you are in LOVE with cashmere, you will LOVE the fascinating story behind June Cashmere.  WoolWinders is pleased to host a June Cashmere event where you’ll learn all the details behind this cashmere company and its impressive respect for the people and animals of Kyrgyzstan.

Amy Swanson, June Cashmere Managing Director, will discuss the ongoing transformation of this economic and environmental effort in Kyrgyzstan.  Amy will present an hour long program both days at noon.  (See below for details). She’ll be on hand the remainder of each day to answer questions and give brief discussions.   And, of course, there will be lots of samples, free patterns, a prize drawing, and heirloom quality CASHMERE YARN!!

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ARNE & CARLOS are here THIS week!

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Can you believe it?

ARNE & CARLOS will be here THIS week!

There are still some spaces in the Thursday evening lecture: The World of ARNE & CARLOS.  See www.woolwinders.com for lecture and venue information. 

*******Don't Forget!*******

We have a Book Signing with ARNE & CARLOS!

We are lucky to have Arne Nerjordet and Carlos Zachrisson at WoolWinders Rockville for a special book signing!  Meet them in person and get your book signed.  Several of their books will be available for purchase during the event. 
Saturday, November 16, 2019
10am - 12pm
WoolWinders Rockville
404 King Farm Blvd. 
Rockville, MD 20850

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Important ARNE & CARLOS Event Information

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All classes and the lecture will be held at Ingleside at King Farm, a short walk from WoolWinders Rockville.

EVENT LOCATION

All classes and the lecture are located on the campus of Ingleside at King Farm on King Farm Blvd., a short walk (0.3 miles) from the WoolWinders shop. We are grateful to the Ingleside community for this outstanding event space. Please visit their website (https://www.ikfmd.org/) to find out more information about this wonderful retirement community in our neighborhood.

Ingleside at King Farm
701 King Farm Blvd. 
Rockville, MD 20850
CLASSROOM/LECTURE LOCATION AT INGLESIDE

All Thursday and Friday classes are located in the Art Studio. The Thursday evening lecture is located in the Cultural Arts Center. These rooms as well as the building entrances are shown on the facilities drawing. Please note that the closest entrance to each of these locations is Lobby #2. You can, however, also enter the building through Lobby #1 at the front of the building on King Farm Blvd.

 

PARKING

There are several free parking choices. On site parking for Ingleside guests is located outside Lobby #2. Additional street parking is located along King Farm Blvd. All parking is first come first served so we suggest you arrive early to get to your scheduled class or lecture on time.

CLASS SUPPLIES

The pattern for each of the classes will be provided by Arne & Carlos at the beginning of each class. A list of supplies for each class is available in the class description at woolwinders.com. You can come by the shop, call the shop, or purchase your supplies online on our website. Please call us if you need help determining your supplies.

This Arne & Carlos event is sponsored by Rowan and as such, all the yarns specified for the classes are Rowan yarns. Arne & Carlos respectfully request that you use the exact yarns and colors identified in the class description.

The WoolWinders class policies apply: we require that your yarn be purchased at WoolWinders and you will receive a 10% discount on the materials needed for this class.

Please note that some classes require homework. For these classes, you will need your yarn in advance. For non-homework classes, you can make a credit card payment (either online or by phone) and we will have your supplies available the day of the class. 

CHECK IN

For classes, please be present in the classroom prior to the scheduled beginning of the class to check in. For the Thursday evening lecture, please pick up your badge at the badge table prior to the schedule time of the lecture.

CANCELLATION POLICY

WoolWinders requires a minimum of 72 hours (3 days) advance notice to receive a refund. No exceptions please.

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ANNOUNCING... A Book Signing with ARNE & CARLOS!

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The fun doesn't stop with our ARNE & CARLOS event! 

We are lucky to have Arne Nerjordet and Carlos Zachrison at WoolWinders Rockville for a special book signing!  Meet them in person and get your book signed.  Several of their books will be available for purchase during the event. 

Saturday, November 16, 2019
10am - 12pm
WoolWinders Rockville
404 King Farm Blvd. 
Rockville, MD 20850

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Brooklyn Tweed Pop Up Shop & Trunk Show

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WoolWinders is bringing you a month-long BROOKLYN TWEED Pop Up Shop and Trunk Show in ANNAPOLIS!  We will be featuring Peerie, Shelter, Loft, and the new Marled colorways for Shelter and Loft.  See below for more info on these highly coveted yarns that are breed specific and milled here in the USA!

We are the ONLY yarn store in Maryland to offer Brooklyn Tweed so make sure you stop by Annapolis during the month of October! 

 

 

 

The Brooklyn Tweed Pop Up Shop and Trunk Show are at WoolWinders ANNAPOLIS only for the month of October 2019.

 

*All images in this blog post are used with permission of Brooklyn Tweed with credit to Jared Flood/Brooklyn Tweed

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WoolWinders Instructor Gives Back to Community

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Susan Allaway, WoolWinders staffer/instructor, was selected as a Judge for the Skein & Garment Competition at the 2019 Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival.  Susan was thrilled to see and judge the wonderful finished garments that were submitted by our talented fiber arts community.  There were multiple awards for finished items, including those made from hand spun and breed specific yarns as well as items that were made from Maryland fleeces.  According to Susan, all were just stunning.  She urges you to stop by the judged exhibition at next year's festival. 

 

Susan teaches many classes at WoolWinders and is the ongoing instructor for the Fixing Mistakes and Finishing Technique classes.  After having been exposed to all the inspiring handmade items at the 2019 Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, she stresses the importance of properly finishing a garment.  Simple techniques such as weaving in the ends, blocking, and seaming are essential to completing a project that was so beautifully made by hand.  Check out all of the classes offered by the extraordinary WoolWinders instructors or stop by the shop for a printed schedule.

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Knitspiring Story

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Jeanne Tufano was recently featured in an article on the Holy Cross Health website titled “After Melanoma, Reconstructive Surgery Helps Restore Jeanne's Quality of Life.”  Jeanne chose the Woolwinders Rockville shop as the location of the photo shoot for the article.  Read Jeanne’s testimonial below which speaks about her connection to knitting and Woolwinders.  We are so happy that Jeanne has conquered her battle with melanoma and has returned to Woolwinders for her weekly Safari class. 

" Woolwinders was a large part of my recovery.  The friends I’ve made through Safari and other classes, as well as the staff, helped me deal with the healing process of my physical “deformity”.  Knitting has always been my happy place. Woolwinders has given me a happy place to knit.  Now I have two happy places in one!  I chose Woolwinders to be the place for the centerpiece of my photo shoot because in addition to its being the best LYS in the area, it's also the best place to learn and grow as a knitter and a person."  -- Jeanne Tufano            

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