Fall 2022 Superstar:
Shirley Paden

We’re excited to welcome Shirley Paden to the AKG for our Fall Superstar Event, October 4-6, 2022! As an internationally recognized hand knitwear designer and author, Shirley’s designs and articles have appeared in leading industry publications including Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits, Interweave Crochet, Knitters and more, as well as in 17 different books and in the collections of leading yarn companies. Shirley has been featured on HGTV and Knitting Daily TV as well as in the well-known Designer’s Studio series. The British magazine The Knitter has listed her in their “Who’s Who in North American Knitting.” She is also the owner of Shirley Paden Custom Knits located in New York City. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best in the knitwear industry!

 Get to know Shirley and a new technique:

• A Taste of Lace—and More – Friday Morning, 9am – 1pm
• “Beauty and the Bead” Beading Workshop – Friday Afternoon, 2:30 – 5:30pm
• Design Master Class – Saturday 9am – 12pm, 1 – 4pm (full day class)
• The Final Touch: Garment Finishing – Sunday 9am – 1pm