{"product_id":"gansey-design-workshop-fall-2026-graduate-level-virtual","title":"Gansey Design Workshop - Fall 2026 - Graduate Level - Virtual","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe phrase “Gansey (or Guernsey!) Knitting” is synonymous with densely knit, richly textured English fishermen’s sweaters, worn since at least the nineteenth century. Gansey sweaters are known for their ingenious construction, including brilliant under-arm gussets and nearly seam-free knitting. This course will go deep into this traditional art, focusing on pattern and layout and the history of Gansey knitting. If you have been dreaming about designing your own Gansey sweater, this workshop is for you! In the company of yoru fellow WEKP grads, you will discuss, brainstorm, and create your own custom, entirely original Gansey sweater. Since this class is available only to WEKP graduates, it assumes full mastery of all program techniques and skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"\u003eYou will receive the Zoom link 1-2 business days before the virtual\nclass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat: \u003c\/b\u003eVirtual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\nPrerequisite:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMUST be a WEKP graduate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\nMaterials Required: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eStitch markers \/ Tapestry needle \/ Your knitter's tool kit \/ circular and dpn knitting needles, in size necessary to get a gauge you like for this sweater\/Yarn for first session: 1 skein of yarn that you plan to use for your sweater (ganseys are traditionally with worsted-spun sport-weight yarn at 6–6.5 stitches to the inch). On the first night of class, you will work with the instructor to calculate the rest of your yarn requirements. (If you have questions,feel free to reach out to instructor for input!) Because this class will be offered remotely (via Zoom), the instructor strongly recommends you have reliable Internet access. You will also need a good-sized screen through which to take part in class (computer is best, but a tablet will also work).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBook:  \u003c\/span\u003eREQUIRED TEXTS:\u003c\/b\u003e Janet Szabo’s Aran Sweater Design, and Beth Brown-Reinsel’s Knitting Ganseys: Techniques and Patterns for Traditional Sweaters, revised and updated (2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested additional materials: \u003c\/b\u003eDi Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell, The Gansey Knitting Sourcebook:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e150 Stitch Patterns and 10 Projects for Gansey Knits (2021); Gladys Thompson, Patters for Guernseys, Jerseys Arans: Fishermen’s Sweaters from the British Isles (any edition); Beth Brown-Reinsel, Knitting Ganseys (1993); Priscilla A. Gibson-Roberts and Deborah Robson,Knitting in the Old Way: Designs and Techniques for Ethnic Sweaters (2004 [or any edition!]) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHOMEWORK: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRead Janet Szabo’s Aran Sweater Design, pp. 1–135.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen possible, please buy your materials from WEBS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"\u003eCancellation\nPolicy: For all classes, payment of full tuition is due at time of\nregistration. Tuition will be refunded only if the class is cancelled by WEBS,\nor if there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yarn.com\/pages\/registration-info\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:\n\" arial\u003eClick here for complete Registration Information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family:\" arial color:black\u003eNote: If you are purchasing more than one unit of the same class,\nplease call \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yarn.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:\" arial\u003eCustomer\nService\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family:\" arial color:black\u003e with that person's name and information.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Webs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54668731023706,"sku":"20043627","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/5224\/7642\/files\/31e520fa495a5e423c14e1faf6300a79b775288b_20043627_Gansey_Design_Workshop_Fall_2026_Graduate_Level_Virtual_Close_Up_1_1_2.webp?v=1788187714","url":"https:\/\/www.yarn.com\/products\/gansey-design-workshop-fall-2026-graduate-level-virtual","provider":"Yarn.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}