Fiber Arts on 4th

This program is part of Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America Many knitters avoid knitting in the English style (a.k.a. “British” or “throwing”) or even switch to another style because they think it can’t be efficient. The truth is, it’s a very efficient method, but it’s being done wrong by most of us in the 21st century. Learn how to comfortably knit using this technique with ease from author, life-long knitter and former physical therapist Carson Demers. This class is a deep dive into the original techniques [...]Continue reading →

This program is part of Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America Learn how to knit with ease from author, life-long knitter and physical therapist Carson Demers. Many people think that continental knitting is the way to go for speed and efficiency. Yet many continental style knitters aren’t getting all they can from the technique because of technique variations away from the traditional system. These modern modifications make continental knitters very susceptible to discomfort and injury. This class is a deep dive into how to improve your technique, [...]Continue reading →

This program is part of Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America Avast ye mateys! With the help of author, knitter, and physical therapist Carson Demers, bring improved ergonomics to life in your knitting technique. This class identifies ergonomic risk in knitting and teaches you how to reduce or eliminate it. We’ll examine yarn tensioning techniques, and all phases of stitch creation and practice optimal methods of making them. You’ll practice ways to… Improve seated posture. Better understand needle choices and options to find the right fit for [...]Continue reading →

This program is part of Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America This class is appropriate for knitters and crocheters, spinners, and any crafter who uses yarn. Creating or embellishing fabric is an exercise in energy exchange between your body and the yarn. Some yarns will help with this exchange while others are ‘energy vampires’ that require you to give your all! In this class, you’ll “dissect” a variety of yarns to understand how helpful it will be in sharing the work. We’ll go far beyond what some [...]Continue reading →

This program is part of Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America Comfortable spinning helps make a beautiful you! Learn how to spin with ease from author, life-long knitter and physical therapist Carson Demers. In this workshop, we will… Work with a variety of wools to focus on how to get the yarn you want when even traditional techniques aren’t keeping you comfortable while you spin. Explore various fiber preparation and drafting techniques to reduce strain and still get your ideal yarn. Dive deeply into the ergonomics of [...]Continue reading →