Knitting Weekend at Les Soeurs Anglaises
30th April / 1st May 2016
Take your knitting to the next level – a weekend packed with inspirational knitting techniques and the chance to create you own personalized, custom fit, Ziggurat sweater
30th April / 1st May 2016
Join me and a small group of knitters for an Åsa Tricosa Ziggurat Workshop, at Les Soeurs Anglaises in the creative oasis they nurture in South West France.
We will consider intricately constructed pockets, advanced hems with unusual pickup techniques, an ideal button band (well… I think it is!), stitch patterns and quirky design details.
We will master the process of incorporating bust darts, waist and sleeve shapings as well as unexpected and clever uses of colour.
The weekend will be packed with inspirational knitting techniques.
You can also choose to stick more closely to the choices I’ve already made in any of the Ziggurat patterns.
Whilst there may not be time to complete a sweater, you will be well on your way to creating a personal knitting template.
tailored shoulders :: necklines & collars
built-in pockets :: built-in button bands
stripes :: hems :: cuffs
You will be able to learn at your own pace, and we will knit in both focused ways and more relaxed modes.
When you need a break from your needles, go for a stroll in the pleasing grounds, take a swim, sip a cup of tea.
Les Soeurs Anglaises has created a beautiful space for creative escapes – you may want to take a closer look also at their other offerings of textile, art, and yoga workshops.
There will be knitting, much knitting, but also ooooh,…the food!!! (Or is that just me?)
I can’t wait!
Oh, and while you’re indulging your creative spirit you will also be doing good.
A portion of each participant’s fee is donated to Women for Women International UK, an aid organisation that works for sustainable change in areas of war and conflict.
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4 Comments
Because Ilive far, far away – too far to make impulse travel plans – can you tell me if you have plans for a Soeurs Anglaises workshop in 2017?
I will keep you posted! We’ll see how this format works this year (ususally the workshops are 5 days/six nights). Thanks for asking!
I would love to do one of these workshops but coming from Australia I would prefer five days.
Also a workshop on hand piecing/appliqué patchwork would be fantastic as there is absolutely nothing anywhere of this sort.
Jo olsen
Yes, I see your point! And yes, I think there may indeed be a 5-day workshop in the making. If you wish to be notified if and when one takes place, you can subscribe to either the (occasional) Åsa Tricosa Newsletter or to that of Les Soeurs Anglaises – or both. You may even find an applliqué/patchwork workshop in one of their upcoming workshop seasons. I don’t yet know what they have planned for 2017. It would be lovely to meet you there!