Those of you in Oregon...the Black Sheep Festival is coming up in or near Eugene in June on the weekend of the 20-22nd. There are some classes and other happenings that may be of interest.
I'd love to take the classes Lucy Neatby is giving. Her website (tradewindknits.com)has great stuff on techniques. I really admire her technical expertise, and how well she explains/illustrates the steps. Alas, I live in Seattle, and can't get away for a long weekend.