Thursday, May 20, 2010

June Classes

KNITTING CLASSES

Continental Knitting 101 - 1.5-hour classesFor beginners - take as many sessions as you need; all ages are welcome.
Saturdays, May 22nd, June 5th, and June 19th, 2 to 3:30pm
$15 per class
Teacher: Bente Petersen

Socks for Beginners- Two 2.5-hour classes
Learn to knit the basic sock in a thicker yarn. Pattern can be adapted to thin sock yarn.
Must know how to knit on double-pointed needles.
Sundays, May 30th and June 6th, 2 to 4:30pm
$40
Teacher: Melinda Van Roey

Summer Skirt class - Four 1.5-hour classes
Choose one of Kira Dulaney's great summer skirt designs for this class with the designer. Class price includes the pattern. Check out the skirts and patterns in the store.
Saturdays, May 22nd and 29th, June 12th and 26th, 11am to 12:30pm
$65
Teacher: Kira Dulaney (from Kira K. Designs)Colorwork for Beginners - One 3-hour classLearn the basics of how to use more than one color at the same time. Must be an advanced beginner knitter.Saturday, June 19th, noon to 3pm$30Teacher: Carla Bossieux

CROCHET CLASSES

Introduction to Crochet - One 2-hour class
As it says: introduction to the very basic chain, single, and maybe double crochet stitches.
No prior skills needed.
Saturday, June 5th, noon to 2pm
$20
Teacher: Peter Franzi
Tuesday Crochet Mini Classes - 2-hour classesJune 1st, Parent/Child Intro ClassJune 8th, Pattern Reading for BeginnersJune 15th, Square of the MonthJune 22nd, Diagonal Crochet StitchJune 29th, Intermediate Pattern ReadingTuesdays, 5 to 7pm$10 per class. Sign-up in advance, please!Teacher: Peter Franzi
OTHER CLASSES

Peruvian Double Plying - One 2-hour class
In this class you will learn to ply with your drop spindle.
Saturday, May 22nd, 4 to 6pm
$20 + $5 for spindle rental
Teacher: David Oorbeck

Drop Spindle for beginners - One 2-hour class
Enjoy spinning your own yarn.
Saturday, May 29th, 1 to 3pm
$20 + $5 for spindle rental
Teacher: David Oorbeck

Rigid Heddle Looms for Beginners - One 6-hour class
Make a scarf in an afternoon with this easy-to-set-up and -use rigid heddle loom.
Sunday, June 6th, 10am to 4:30pm (with 30-min. lunch break)
$60 + $5 for loom rental. Class will take place in Lou's studio.
Teacher: Lou Grantham

Spinner's Mini Classes - 2-hour classes
The perfect get-together for those who have taken their first drop spindle or spinning wheel classes. Keep in touch and fine-tune your skills.
Every 1st & 3rd Monday, 5 to 7pm
$10 per class. Sign-up in advance, please!
Teacher: Lou Grantham

Spinner's Night - Two 2-hour classes
Learn to spin on a spinning wheel. Great beginner class.
Thursdays, July 1st & 8th, 6 to 8pm
$40 + $5 for spinning wheel rental
Teacher: Lou Grantham

3D Felting - One 3-hour class
Learn how to make fabulous felted 3D products. With use of wire and wool you can make the best and cutest animal figures. You will love this class!
Sunday, July 11th, 2 to 5pm
$35 (includes materials)
Teacher: Jenny Briffa