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Orenburg Lace Design with Galina Khmeleva (Sat all day)
In this class students will learn the ten basic elements of Orenburg knitted lace, which forms the core foundation of luxurious shawls and scarves. Galina will introduce students to the basic elements and discuss how the knitters of Orenburg combine specific basic elements to create the elegant motifs used in their exquisite heirloom lace pieces. During class there will be a lively discussion of the history and technique of Orenburg Lace Knitting. There will also be time for students to feel and explore the different samples of Galina’s shawl collection.
NOTE: A kit is required for this class. The kit contains samples of lace weight yarns and color charts. The cost of the kit will be $15.
The class is 6 hours long.
Level: Intermediate - Students need to know how to knit and purl plus be able to read charts and have plenty of patience.
Ages:13+ (students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult taking the class)
Materials Fee: $15 material fee includes: yarns and charts used for the class
Options: none
Please Bring: Note taking materials - paper and pencil *no pens*, Colored pencils (basic colors), Favorite needles, any style, size US 0-3, Paper scissors, Measuring tape, Scotch tape, Glue stick, Eraser
To Do BEFORE Class: nothing
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This Class will be held in Building 1 (Classroom Building)
In Classroom Area: 3
Date/Time: Sat April 26 - 9am - noon AND 2pm - 5pm (6 hour class)
Please arrive at Class Check-In (at the entrance to the Class Building) at least 10 minutes early to receive your Nametag and find your class area.
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Instructor Bio
Galina Khmeleva is a Russian American artist and former student of Olga A. Fedorova, the famed Orenburg Lace expert. For the past 30 years Galina has worked to build her business in the U.S. teaching and promoting easy to knit, heirloom quality pieces. She is a huge proponent of U.S. grown fibers such as; cashmere, cashgora, Pygora, bison, qiviut, and paco-vicuna. She has been featured in PieceWork, Spin Off, Knitter’s, and Cast On magazines all while traveling locally and internationally to promote her craft. She has also published two books through Interweave Press, Gossamer Webs: The History and Techniques of Orenburg Lace Shawls
and The Gossamer Webs Design Collection. When not knitting and teaching, Galina enjoys tending to her many and varied plants throughout her yard. Since stay at home orders in March due to COVID-19, Galina’s garden has never looked better!
Cancellation / Refund Policy
In the unfortunate event you need to cancel your registration, please contact the Great Basin Fiber Arts Fair team at greatbasinfiberartsfair@gmail.com or by calling 385-429-3201.
Please note: Refunds are available until March 31, 2025. After March 31st, we will refund 50% of the class fee, and after April 12, 2025, refunds are no longer available.
Transfers to other classes will be approved on an individual basis.