Hi Everyone,
KNITTING CLASSES
Color work - 1 two hour classLearn to knit 2 color Fair Isle knitting Continental style. A couple of basic hat patterns will be available to choose from. Basic knitting skills neededSaturday November 7th - 10am-12pm $20 Teacher: Carla Bossieux
Continental Knitting 101 - one and a half hour class
For beginners - take as many sessions as you need & all ages are welcome.
Saturdays November 7th & 21st, December 5th & 19th - 2-3:30pm $15 per class
Teacher: Bente Petersen
Knitting with Beads - 1 three hour classExplore the possibilities of adding your own personal touch with beautiful beads. Basic knitting skills needed. Sunday November 8th - 2-5pm $30 Teacher: Melinda Van Roey
Diagonal Fun Scarves - 1 two hour classCreate fun and beautiful scarves - great presents. Basic knitting skills needed.Sunday November 22nd - 3-5pm $20 Teacher: Melinda Van Roey My Own Beret - 1 two hour classRobbin has designed a beret for everybody to try out. Learn how to knit from a chart or use written instructions. Basic knitting skills needed. Wednesday November 18th - 6-8pm $20 Teacher: Robbin Hayes
Knitting 1/2 Mittens - 2 two hour classes
Great half mittens - to wear while you knit or as Holiday gifts.
Basic knitting skills needed and knitting on double pointed needles will be very helpful.
Saturdays December 5th & 12th - 10am-12pm $40 Teacher: Michaela Popoff
Socks 101 (adult sizes) - 2 two hour classesLearn to knit the basic sock - turn the heel and knit the toes. Basic knitting skills needed and knitting on double pointed needles will be very helpful.Sundays December 6th & 13th - 2-4pm $40 Teacher: Melinda Van Roey
CROCHET CLASSES
Advanced Crochet - 3 two hour classes
This class is for people who know a good deal about crochet and would now like a good challenge. Up your skill level to perfection! Sundays November 8th, 15th & 22nd - 12-2pm $50 Teacher: Peter Franzi
Crochet Edges & Trims - 2 two hour classes
This class is designed for the knitter who would like to learn how to add crochet edging and trims to their knitted wear Thursdays November 12th & 19th - 7-9pm $40 Teacher: Peter Franzi
Crochet for Beginners - 1 two hour classes
This class is for people who would like to try out crochet. Basis stitches are taught in this class to get you going. Sundays November 15th - 3-5pm $20 Teacher: Peter Franzi
Diagonal Scarf - 1 two hour class
Learn to crochet on an angle. Create wonderful scarves.
Basic crochet skills needed.
Sunday December 6th - 12-2pm $20 Teacher: Peter Franzi
Post Watch Cap - 1 two hour class
A great guy's cap - for yourself or last minute gift. Basic crochet skills needed.
Sunday December 13th - 12-2pm $20 Teacher: Peter Franzi
SPINNING CLASSES
Drop Spindle for Beginners - 1 two hour classStart using a drop spindle with ease. David has many years experience and is a great resource.
Saturday November 14th - 1-3pm $20 Teacher: David Oorbeck
FREE -This class is followed by an introduction to Spinning Wheels from 3-5pm. FREE
FELTING CLASS
Felting Ornaments - 1 two hour class
Learn to dryfelt small cute ornaments for the holidays. Materials will be provided. No experience needed - but the needles are sharp so the class is not suitable for younger children.
Saturday November 21st - 4-6pm $25 Teacher: Jennifer Briffa
OTHER CLASSES
Keep your Hands Working - 1 one hour class.
Problems with your hands and arms when you knit or crochet? This class will help.
Saturday December 12th - 3-4pm $10 Teacher: Bente Petersen (Licensed in Chinese Medicine and Massage Therapy in Hawaii)
$5 off when you register 3 days or more prior to the beginning of the first class. Please register and pay prior to each class either in person or over the phone. We need at least 3 students for a class to take place. If we do not have enough students signed up the class will be cancelled and a credit or refund will be issued to those who paid. If we have too many students we will schedule a second class.
We will give you a reminder/confirmation call prior to each class. Refunds will not be given for no shows. Expect homework!
Free Gatherings:
Crochet Tuesdays 3-7pm
Fiber Artist Wednesdays & Fridays 3-7pm (mostly knitting)
Spinners’ Thursday 3-7pm
Bring your project and join us. Free help is available if you need.
Piedmont Yarn & Apparel
4171 Piedmont Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
510-595-9595
www.piedmontyarn.com
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Classes for October
September & October Classes at Piedmont Yarn & Apparel
4171 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland – 510-595-9595
Continental Knitting 101
For beginners - take as many sessions as you need & all ages are welcome.
Saturdays September 26th, October 10th & 24th
- 2-3:30pm
$15 per class
The 26th might take place in the lounge area. Teacher: Bente Petersen
Working thru Mistakes - 1 two hour class
Learn to not be afraid of mistakes and fixing them.
Bring a knitted project needing fixing and swatches to make mistakes on. Basic knitting skills needed.
Wednesday September 23rd - 7-9pm
$20 Teacher: Bente Petersen
Left-handed Knitting 101 - 1 one and a half hour class.
Designed for those who need to learn knitting left-handed in American/English style.
Saturday September 26th & October 24th - 12-1:30pm
$15 Teacher: Renee Rothman
Machine Knitters Beginner Class - 2 three hours classes
Are you considering buying a knitting machine? Then this is the perfect class. (And no - you are not cheating - just using available tools!) We provide knitting machines and swatch yarn. There will be a scarf or baby cardigan project for the class. Angela will help with good machine knitting yarn choices.
Saturday September 26th 2-5pm and Sunday 27th - 1-4pm
$55 Teacher: Angela Silva
Intermediate Crochet - 3 two hour classes
This class is for people who have taken the beginner class and know the basic stitches. This class will take you to the next level with confidence. Thursdays October 8th, 15th & 22nd - 7-9pm
$50 Teacher: Peter Franzi
Baby Surprise Jacket - 2 two hour classWork your way through Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket. Basic knitting skills neededSaturdays October 10th & 17th - 10am-12pm$40 Teacher: Carla Bossieux
Making Scarves Fun - 2 two hour classesHave more fun knitting scarves - explore the possibilities and add your own personal touch. Basic knitting skills needed.Sundays October 11th & 18th - 2-4pm$40 Teacher: Melinda Van Roey
Felting Pumpkins - 1 two hour class
Learn to dryfelt small cute Halloween or Thanksgiving pumpkins. Materials will be provided. No experience needed - but the needles are sharp so the class is not suitable for younger children.
Saturday October 17th - 1-3pm
$25 Teachers: Jennifer Briffa
Introduction to Weaving and Looms - How to select the right loom - 1 two hour class
Want to learn how to weave but how to choose the right loom ? Lou can help with many years of experience. In this class she will talk about and demonstrate several looms on the market. You get to ask all the beginner questions and try out the looms.
Sunday October 18th - 11:30am-1:30pm
$20 Teacher: Lou Grantham
Baby Socks - 1 two hour classesLearn to knit baby socks on double pointed needles in a day. Basic knitting skills needed.Wednesdays October 21st - 7-9pm$20 Teacher: Bente Petersen
Keep your Hands Working - 1 one hour class.
Problems with hand and arms when you knit or crochet ? This class will help.
Wednesdays September 30th - 6-7pm & October 21st - 7-8pm $10 Teacher: Bente Petersen (Licensed in Chinese Medicine and Massage Therapy in Hawaii)
Traveling Woman Lace Shawl - 1 three hour classThis is a great shawl for the fall season. Learn how to knit lace from a chart or use written instructions. Basic knitting skills needed. Saturday October 24th - 3:30-6:30$25 Teacher: Robbin HayesContinental Cable Scarf - 1 three hour class
Peter has been published several times - and this is a great opportunity to do a project workshop with him - learning one of his special designs.
Intermediate crochet skills needed.
Sunday October 25th - 1-4pm
$30 Teacher: Peter Franzi
Drop Spindle for Beginners - 1 two hour class
A great way to get started. Fun for all ages. Create something unique.
Thursday October 29th - 7-9pm
$20 Teacher: Katie Egeland
$5 off when you register 3 days or more prior to the beginning of the first class. Please register and pay prior to each class either in person or over the phone. We need at least 3 students for a class to take place. If we do not have enough students signed up the class will be cancelled and a credit or refund will be issued to those who paid. If we have too many students we will schedule a second class.
We will give you a reminder/confirmation call prior to each class. Refunds will not be given for no shows.
When you sign up for the class(es) there will be a list of materials to bring to each class for the samples and project you will be working on; unless noted as provided. All materials can be bought at the store during regular business hours. Expect homework J
Free Gatherings – just show up with your project. We will be there to help you out.
Crochet Tuesday 3-7pm FREE
Fiber Artist Gatherings on Wednesdays & Fridays 3-7pm FREE
Spinners’ Thursday 11am-7pm FREE
4171 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland – 510-595-9595
Continental Knitting 101
For beginners - take as many sessions as you need & all ages are welcome.
Saturdays September 26th, October 10th & 24th
- 2-3:30pm
$15 per class
The 26th might take place in the lounge area. Teacher: Bente Petersen
Working thru Mistakes - 1 two hour class
Learn to not be afraid of mistakes and fixing them.
Bring a knitted project needing fixing and swatches to make mistakes on. Basic knitting skills needed.
Wednesday September 23rd - 7-9pm
$20 Teacher: Bente Petersen
Left-handed Knitting 101 - 1 one and a half hour class.
Designed for those who need to learn knitting left-handed in American/English style.
Saturday September 26th & October 24th - 12-1:30pm
$15 Teacher: Renee Rothman
Machine Knitters Beginner Class - 2 three hours classes
Are you considering buying a knitting machine? Then this is the perfect class. (And no - you are not cheating - just using available tools!) We provide knitting machines and swatch yarn. There will be a scarf or baby cardigan project for the class. Angela will help with good machine knitting yarn choices.
Saturday September 26th 2-5pm and Sunday 27th - 1-4pm
$55 Teacher: Angela Silva
Intermediate Crochet - 3 two hour classes
This class is for people who have taken the beginner class and know the basic stitches. This class will take you to the next level with confidence. Thursdays October 8th, 15th & 22nd - 7-9pm
$50 Teacher: Peter Franzi
Baby Surprise Jacket - 2 two hour classWork your way through Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket. Basic knitting skills neededSaturdays October 10th & 17th - 10am-12pm$40 Teacher: Carla Bossieux
Making Scarves Fun - 2 two hour classesHave more fun knitting scarves - explore the possibilities and add your own personal touch. Basic knitting skills needed.Sundays October 11th & 18th - 2-4pm$40 Teacher: Melinda Van Roey
Felting Pumpkins - 1 two hour class
Learn to dryfelt small cute Halloween or Thanksgiving pumpkins. Materials will be provided. No experience needed - but the needles are sharp so the class is not suitable for younger children.
Saturday October 17th - 1-3pm
$25 Teachers: Jennifer Briffa
Introduction to Weaving and Looms - How to select the right loom - 1 two hour class
Want to learn how to weave but how to choose the right loom ? Lou can help with many years of experience. In this class she will talk about and demonstrate several looms on the market. You get to ask all the beginner questions and try out the looms.
Sunday October 18th - 11:30am-1:30pm
$20 Teacher: Lou Grantham
Baby Socks - 1 two hour classesLearn to knit baby socks on double pointed needles in a day. Basic knitting skills needed.Wednesdays October 21st - 7-9pm$20 Teacher: Bente Petersen
Keep your Hands Working - 1 one hour class.
Problems with hand and arms when you knit or crochet ? This class will help.
Wednesdays September 30th - 6-7pm & October 21st - 7-8pm $10 Teacher: Bente Petersen (Licensed in Chinese Medicine and Massage Therapy in Hawaii)
Traveling Woman Lace Shawl - 1 three hour classThis is a great shawl for the fall season. Learn how to knit lace from a chart or use written instructions. Basic knitting skills needed. Saturday October 24th - 3:30-6:30$25 Teacher: Robbin HayesContinental Cable Scarf - 1 three hour class
Peter has been published several times - and this is a great opportunity to do a project workshop with him - learning one of his special designs.
Intermediate crochet skills needed.
Sunday October 25th - 1-4pm
$30 Teacher: Peter Franzi
Drop Spindle for Beginners - 1 two hour class
A great way to get started. Fun for all ages. Create something unique.
Thursday October 29th - 7-9pm
$20 Teacher: Katie Egeland
$5 off when you register 3 days or more prior to the beginning of the first class. Please register and pay prior to each class either in person or over the phone. We need at least 3 students for a class to take place. If we do not have enough students signed up the class will be cancelled and a credit or refund will be issued to those who paid. If we have too many students we will schedule a second class.
We will give you a reminder/confirmation call prior to each class. Refunds will not be given for no shows.
When you sign up for the class(es) there will be a list of materials to bring to each class for the samples and project you will be working on; unless noted as provided. All materials can be bought at the store during regular business hours. Expect homework J
Free Gatherings – just show up with your project. We will be there to help you out.
Crochet Tuesday 3-7pm FREE
Fiber Artist Gatherings on Wednesdays & Fridays 3-7pm FREE
Spinners’ Thursday 11am-7pm FREE
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Autunno Rib Hat
Design 117 Autunno Rib HatDesigned by Bente V. Petersen
Pattern available at Piedmont Yarn & Apparel
Diamond Hat
Design 118 Diamond Hat
Designed by Bente V. Petersen
Pattern available at Piedmont Yarn & Apparel
Garter Scarf
Design 101 Garter Scarf
Designed by Bente V. Petersen
Pattern available at Piedmont Yarn & Apparel
My Basic Hat
Design 103 My Basic Hat
Designed by Bente V. Petersen
Pattern available at Piedmont Yarn & Apparel
Simple Face Cloth
Design 500 Simple Face Cloth
Designed by Lynne Williams
Pattern available at Piedmont Yarn & Apparel
The Octo Beret
Design 600 The Octo Beret
Designed by Tammy Wu
Pattern available at Piedmont Yarn & Apparel
Lite Lace Shawl
Design 201 Lite Lace Shawl
Designed by Leslie Kamhole
Pattern available at Piedmont Yarn & Apparel
Antique Cloche
Design 204 Antique Cloche Design
Designed by Leslie Kamhole
Pattern available at Piedmont Yarn & Apparel
Phrenology Hat
Design 203 Phrenology Hat
Designed by Leslie Kamhole
Pattern available at Piedmont Yarn & Apparel
Sideway Rainbow Cardigan
Design 202 Sideway Rainbow Cardigan
Designed by Leslie Kamhole
Pattern available at Piedmont Yarn & Apparel Store.
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