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New Times to Learn @ Halcyon Yarn

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 Posted in Events, General News | No Comments »

Class Alert: We’ve had so many people who want to take the Continental Knitting Class we’ve added another session Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, 1:00 pm – 3:30 PM.
The cost is still $30.00. Sign up now before this session fills up. Call 1.800.341.0282 now.

ALSO:

New at Halcyon Yarn starting September 2, 2010:
Thursday Evening Spin Share every 1st Thursday of the month 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Evening Spin Share meets in our 3rd floor classroom. Bring your wheel and some fiber and spend the evening spinning and learning with old friends and new. There is no charge for this event. We hope this evening group will allow those who cannot attend the daytime group the opportunity to spin and share their love of fiber and spinning with like minded folks.

Help deciding…

Friday, August 13th, 2010 Posted in Events, General News | 13 Comments »

Had lots of fun with a catalog photo shoot the other day, now just deciding which photo to use! Halcyon staff Beth’s daughter was wonderful… Catalog is progressing well, but decisions are tough…

..Any opinions? help?

The sweater is the Baby Kimono knit out of Encore Worsted. Thanks!

Option #1

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Option #4

Yarn: Remembering the Way Home

Thursday, March 25th, 2010 Posted in Events, General News | No Comments »

Mark Your Calendar! On Tuesday April 20 at noon, Kyoko Mori will be here at Halcyon Yarn discussing her latest book: Yarn: Remembering the Way Home. In this memoir, she describes finding herself and her way through grief and transition with knitting. It is thoughtfully written and poignant and will speak to anyone who has used needle craft to work their way through loss.

Don’t miss the story of this amazing woman, in person, here at Halcyon Yarn.

Melissa Morgan-Oakes is Coming!!

Thursday, March 25th, 2010 Posted in Events, General News | No Comments »

Head to Halcyon Yarn for a 2-at-a-Time Socks Extravaganza! Just in time for the release of her new book, Toe Up 2-At-A-Time Socks, Melissa Morgan-Oakes is coming to teach us all the new technique. (Book: Toe-Up 2-At-A-Time-Socks Class: Toe-Up 2-At-A-Time-Socks )

Learn Top Down: 2-at-a-Time Socks on Saturday May 22 and/or Toe Up: 2-at-a-Time Socks on Sunday May 23. Melissa’s new Toe Up book is due out in April – grab a copy and learn the technique from the Master at your favorite place for all things fiber – here at Halcyon Yarn! Go on-line or give us call to sign up today! (Book: 2-at-a-time Socks / Class: 2-at-a-time Socks )

Products featured in this post:

Toe-Up 2-At-A-Time-Socks

2-at-a-time Socks

It’s Coming!

Monday, October 26th, 2009 Posted in Events, General News | No Comments »

Yarn Catalog XII, arriving soon! Click to download (40mb) now!

Volume Twelve of the Halcyon Yarn Catalog is fresh off the printing press and on it’s way to your doorstep as we speak! Here is a sneak peek at the cover to tantalize you. Volume Twelve is more fabulous than ever with lots of new Halcyon Original Patterns to look forward to. Psst… you can also download it here: 40MB PDF file. We can’t wait to hear from you on how we did…

National Weaving and Spinning Week & “OPEN HOUSE” @ Halcyon Yarn

Thursday, September 17th, 2009 Posted in Events, General News | 1 Comment »

National Weaving and Spinning week, a decades long tradition in the fiber arts world, is October 5th – 10th this year. At Halcyon Yarn we are featuring activities honoring the crafts and topping it off with our Annual Open House held in conjunction with Main St Bath’s Autumnfest Celebration.

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Weaving and Spinning Week at Halcyon Yarn will be a celebration of weaving and spinning times three:

First the “Twisted Spinsters” of Halcyon Yarn will do a “Show and Spin” from 10am- 3pm, October 6th. They will gather to share their spun yarns, rovings they’ve dyed, projects they’ve created, and to share just being together to celebrate the day. Drop in, bring your wheel or spindle, and any items you’ve finished throughout the year.

Second, enjoy an evening with our master weaver and friend Michael Patterson, as we get together with weavers in our classroom. Join the gathering from 5pm- 8pm whether you are a novice or expert weaver and submerge yourself in conversation and craft. Bring any “show and tell” you would like to share along with your creative ideas.

**For both of these events we’ll be hosting the fun with decadent fall cookies from Marnees, and hot and cold apple cider as we honor the weaving and spinning crafts and the people who do them.

Lastly, but truly not least, we’ll be joyously celebrating fiber with our Annual Open House, October 10th, 2009 from 9am-4pm. During this once-a-year special event we open our doors to share demonstrations in all the fiber arts, delicious seasonal goodies, and a fun filled day of fiber extravaganza… plus generous discounts.

Mark your calendars and plan to stop in for a visit or come for the day, it’s always a treat to gather here at Halcyon Yarn!

We look forward to seeing you and sharing this time together.

Summer Classes Through Labor Day…

Thursday, August 6th, 2009 Posted in Events, General News | No Comments »

I hate to even think that the end of summer is heading our way, but the school year will be upon us before we know it and the final free time events that you can make time for are winding down. Check out our classes that are left for this term and see if anything strikes your fancy.

“Crackle Weave” with Michael Patterson on August 14 & 15. Call immediately to sign up for this weekend’s class!

There is a whole week of “kid classes” scheduled for the week of August 17 thru August 21. Check our class listings to see what’s available and don’t miss out. The classes are gauged mainly to teach children ages 6 and up, but the kids at heart are always welcome as well.

“Have a Ball Blending” with Susan Douglas on August 22. Susan will show you her techniques in blending wool for color combinations and texture that will give you amazing variations in your spinning fibers. Susan’s classes are always full, so call and register soon.

“Beyond The Basics Spinning” with Rudy Amann August 28 & 29. Stretch your spinning knowledge with this advanced beginner class that will range from spinning worsted and woolen yarns, dyed roving and different plying techniques as well.

Lastly, but not least of course is..

“Going To The Dogs” with Marianne Dubois on September 4. Marianne teaches needle felting that is so adorable you can hardly stand it. Bring your favorite pooch to life with a pile of natural colored wools and a needle… A fun medium and a great craft to take on the go.

The Summer Class List Is Out… Register Early!

Friday, May 8th, 2009 Posted in Events, General News | 2 Comments »

Make sure you check out our summer class list sooner then later to see what we are offering from June through Labor Day weekend! We have a few different ideas for kids and adults alike and are anxious to share our knowledgeable instructors with all of you. Come learn for an afternoon, a day or an entire weekend and see what this summer can become for you in this fiber emporium. Hope to hear from you soon! Classes fill quickly.

There is still time…

Sign up for the Sunday workshop with “2-at-a Time Socks” with Melissa Morgan-Oakes, May 17th from 9:00am- 3:30pm. Call and reserve your spot! There will be a book signing Friday May 15th from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the shop, come join us.