Masonic Lodge Building, 285 Whitney Ave., New Haven, CT
Hotel Info: Howard Johnsons, 2260 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT (203) 288-3831.
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Workshop Projects
What to Bring to Workshop
Directions and map:Available for download on the ConnectiKITER Yahoo Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CTKiters/files/2003 Kitemaking Workshop/
Simple directions from anywhere: Take I-91 to Exit 3. Exit 3 merges with Trumbull Street, headed west. At second traffic light, turn RIGHT onto Whitney Ave. The Hall is just past the second traffic light, on the right.
Travelling I-95 north, bear left onto I-91, and Exit 3 is the first possible
exit on I-91.
I-95 southbound, stay in right lane over the Q Bridge (Pearl Harbor Bridge),
bear right onto I-91 north, take Exit 3.
Southbound on I-91, take Exit 4, turn RIGHT onto Humphrey Street. At second traffic light, turn RIGHT onto Whintey Ave. Hall is immediately on right.
There is limited parking next to the hall. There is much more (free) parking across Whitney Ave in the Peabody Museum lot. It is possible to pull up the right side of the building and unload, then park across the street.
Masonic Lodge Building, 285 Whitney Ave., New Haven, CT
Enter through the door on the right of the building (as viewed from Whitney Ave), not the front doors.
We will be in the main room, downstairs. Go down to the right after entering the door.
Parking lot is small, use the parking lot across the street if possible.
Hotel Info: Howard Johnsons, 2260 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT (203) 288-3831.
The hotel is 4.4 miles north (turn right out of Hall) on Whitney Ave., near the Junction of Rte 15, the Merritt Parkway.
The following is available for download on the ConnectiKITER Yahoo Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CTKiters/files/2003 Kitemaking Workshop/
What to bring to the workshop: Necessary items:
The first and very important is: MANUAL FOR SEWING MACHINE. Even though all sewing machines work on the same principles, they are all different and having the Manual is the first step for Maggie to diagnose a problem. People won't be turned away without one, but it makes life much easier to have it.
Sewing machine that works. A recent Clean/Oil/Tune-up helps.
Screwdriver for machine. (Small enough to remove throat plate & adjust
tension)
12 EMPTY bobbins that fit the machine.
Spare package of needles, #14 (90) Regular Point.
Needle threader
Thread: HB (or HSB) 33 nylon or V-30 Polyester only.
Thread: This is important:V-30 polyester or HB (HSB) 33 nylon thread. NO
Coats & Clark.
(If you don't have this thread, make sure you have the empty bobbins !!!!)
Possible thread substitutes: (small diameter only - NOT coat or button
thread)
Güterman, Mölnlycke, or Mettler Metrosene polyester thread.
Scissors (& sharpener)
Pencil (& sharpener)
Seam ripper
Notebook
Nice to have items:
Thread stand
Hot Knife, Hot Tacker
Appliqué Scissors (note: good cheap pair may be made from Fiskars
9507 Craft Scissors, $7)
Sharpener for scissors.
4 foot Straightedge
Framing square
Nylon scraps to tension machine
I will bring:
Extra sewing machine that works.
Some tools to fix some machines.
Straightedges.
Extra thread and thread stands and needles.
Patterns, plans, and templates for project.
Glass & cutting tools for project.
Any special items required for project: Seamstick, flagcloth, hole punch,
whatever.
Any materials we agree I should provide.
Some backup materials just in case.
Scraps to adjust tension.
ConnectiKITER Weekend Kitemaking Retreat Workshop 2003 Registration Form
Name(s)___________________________________________________
ConnectiKITER Members:…$40 x ______ people = $ _________
Non-Members:………………$55 x ______ people = $ _________
Non-sewing attendees:……... $15 x ______ people = $ _________
Total $ ________
I am interested in the following Projects:
____ 8 foot Bol by Jim Johannesen
____ Individual Club Banners (6 foot or 4 foot)
____ TIRIPS Quad Line Kite
____ Easy Beginner Project: SquareFlake
Fees cover the use of the hall for the weekend, Project Book with plans,
and food by Jim and Peggy Burnett.
Any material costs will be paid by Attendees.
Steve Ferrel of Kite Studio will be there to sell materials, fabric, sticks
and notions.
Mail this form with payment to: Peggy Burnett, 88 Spruce Street, Manchester, CT 06040
More information: Peggy Burnett, (860)643-8151 (5 PM to 10 PM), e-mail:
[email protected]
This form is available for download on the ConnectiKITER Yahoo Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CTKiters/files/2003 Kitemaking Workshop/
