Photo Recap: Rhode Island School of Design Workshops
My students from the Step It Up Knits II: Finishing Techniques workshop.
Last month I had the pleasure of teaching a couple of workshops through the continued education program at the prestigious, Rhode Island School of Design. I spend most of my teaching time in a virtual classroom, so getting to interact personally with passionate knitters was an absolute treat! Thanks to all of the students, RISD CE staff, and Rhonda Fargnoli for inviting me to their beautiful campus!
Here are just a few shots from the classes, and my subsequent New England jaunt with my husband and youngest child.
Enjoy!
xx,
Vickie
Treats awaiting students.
Students in Step It Up Knits I: Intermediate Techniques.
(I have to admit, it was pretty fun using my book as a text book!)
Signage.
Hallway of the Library building/dorms at RISD.
Glue guns and duct tape? Now this is my idea of a college school supplies store!
Post class / pre shopping cuddle with Clover.
Providence thrift store score!
We made the pilgrimage to Salem, MA–a long time wish of mine.
Unfortunately, the yarn stores were closed the day we were there — so no, “Stitch & Witch” for me. Alas.
Historic house where one of the Salem “witches” was unjustly hung.
Pit stop in Scarborough, ME to visit my childhood buddy and his beautiful family.
Dear YarnYAY! Community & Supporters,
It’s with all of the feels, and a deep breath, that I announce that month’s will be the last monthly box, as we begin the process of closing YarnYAY! by Vickie Howell.
Five and a half years ago, this business essentially fell into my lap. I was just wrapping a tour promoting the launch of The Knit Show, and in the middle of writing my 13th book, The Knit Vibe when an executive from CrateJoy approached me about co-founding a subscription box for knitters. The arm of their company that ran subscription box businesses with creators and entrepreneurs who already had a following would handle the capital, fulfillment, customer service and sourcing. I would be in charge of project design, pattern writing, product curation, marketing, media content, and anything else creative. I had longtime been wanting to add a retail aspect to my overall offerings, but with a very full plate hadn’t yet figured out a viable, responsible way to do that. This seemed ideal.
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