Connecting Cultures by Native Knitter: Design your own Colorwork Cowl at Sacred Sheep
Connecting Cultures by Native Knitter: Design your own Colorwork Cowl at Sacred Sheep
$125.00
Create and learn the beautiful stranded colorwork technique with Navajo Knitwear designer Jennifer Berg and learn how to add your own personality into your own colorwork projects.
In this class you'll learn how to hold yarn in each hand and begin to create Jennifer's Tse’koh cowl design. Jennifer will also share her tips and tricks with you that include: How she finds inspiration while designing, how she carefully chooses her colors and how Jennifer creates her beautiful colorwork motifs.
You will choose colors that highly contrast with one another and create a unique item that is a mix of Jennifer’s Navajo culture and your own. Jennifer will guide you through the chart and help you add your own personal touches into the center of the Tse’koh cowl.
Class Times
Saturday, November 4th from 12:30 - 2:30 pm at Sacred Sheep (located at The Redd on Salmon)
OR
Saturday, November 4th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Sacred Sheep (located at The Redd on Salmon)
Materials
- 3 skeins of 200 yds DK weight in high contrasting colors or go here to purchase a kit
- Depending on your preference you can choose between adding your own portion of the chart into the cowl or stick to the original design.
- Size US 7 / 4.5mm 24” in length circular needles
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Students should be comfortable knitting in the round
Homework
- Complete Cast on and ribbing prior to class.
Jennifer Berg is a Dine/Navajo Knitwear designer. She grew up on the Navajo Reservation but now resides in Albuquerque, NM. She was immersed in Native Artwork while growing up in her Family’s Business, Chee’s Indian Store. She mixes her heritage into her designs and educates through each piece. She loves teaching and uses her platforms to point others to Native American owned businesses, and artistry.
Cancellation PolicyStudent cancellations, missed classes or no-shows can not be refunded, exchanged or transferred.
**Class is in person at The Redd on Salmon in Portland, OR and classes DO NOT include a ticket for Sacred Sheep event entry **
