Fall is usually a lot more relaxed, but after the mad dash this spring, I’m announcing the time in advance.
YARN SCHOOL: 10/3 – 10/6 (Thurs pm – Sunday afternoon) – EXTRA DYE LAB: 10/6 (Sun pm + overnight) – FELT SCHOOL: 10/7 – 10/8 (Mon/Tues + overnight)
Registration will be here at 10am, assuming I set it up properly. Until then, it will give an error message. In the meantime:
We’ve been busy getting ready for Cheese School. A few weeks ago, Charlene ran through all of the cheeses we’ll be making, getting accustomed to our stove and layout. I got to sample all of them, lucky me!
We also smoked some homemade mozzarella, along with some store-bought cheeses.
I’ve been working on a design for a DIY cheese press, with ample help from the Internet. Fingers crossed it will work as planned. Most of my “brilliant ideas” are rather expensive disasters, so I’m hoping this is the exception. I’ll know by Wednesday…
Yarn School is full. Please email Nikol to be put on the waiting list. Apologies to everyone who is disappointed. Spring always fills up quickly, but “quickly” usually means a week, not 12 hours. I’m attempting a bit of shuffling to accommodate roommate requests, so if that results in any openings, I’ll offer them in the order. The waiting list started around 9am Friday, so those people will get first crack.
We’re still a couple months out, so it’s not unusual to have some openings as we get closer, so please do get on the waiting list if you’re flexible. This session filled so quickly that I suspect some friends coming together might have gotten split up, which may result in a few extra cancellations. Either way, stay tuned & I’ll let you know!
Haven’t reviewed availability with Charlene yet, but if you’re interested, this may still be an option:
After nearly two years of teasing, Cheese School is finally here! April 4-7, 2013! Enrollment is limited–register now!
We have a handful of openings for Fiber School (Yarn School + Felt School + FREE Dye Lab), Yarn School, and Felt School, plus a couple add-on Dye Lab spots for people attending just Yarn School or just Felt School.
(photo by moonrat42 aka Natalia :))
Hand dyers, fiber farmers, yarn shops, etc! Advertise your fibery goodness for free in the Yarn School goody bags!
Get your wares in the hands of eager fiber enthusiasts. Send 36 pcs of fiber samples, patterns, notions, yarn–whatever you specialize in–to arrive here by Wednesday 4/25 (we can probably squeeze it in if they come Thursday, but shoot for Wednesday). In exchange, you’ll get great advertising and a free banner for the next 6 mos on thriftyknitter.com and yarnschool.com. Make sure anything you send is well labeled so customers can find you.
We also love door prizes!
Email nikol@harvyevilleproject.com if you’re sending stuff.
Send to:
Nikol Lohr
13149 Harveyville Rd
Harveyville KS 66431
785-589-2714
We’re filling a few new openings. I’m just starting down the list today, so expect an email from me soon if you signed up on the waiting list early!
We’ve had a lot of inquiries. Yarn School is definitely still on as usual this spring, but with all the extra work of the tornado recovery efforts, I won’t have ample time to dedicate to Cheese School, so we’re postponing that until this fall. I will definitely email everyone on the cheese list as soon as we nail down the dates.
For all who have been asking, at this point, we’re not sure if the storm system that spawned the tornado that destroyed half of Harveyville was large enough overall to qualify for FEMA aid. But we’ve had help from many generous groups and we keep hearing of new programs and grants on our behalf every few days.
If you want to donate:
Please donate through the United Way of Flint Hills –specify HARVEYVILLE TORNADO RELIEF in the “Focus Area” to guarantee the funds will come directly to Harveyville.
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