Interested in learning new skills and techniques?
We offer a variety of classes for fiber enthusiasts. New classes are added regularly so please check back and/or contact us to join our email list to get direct information. Please note that all classes, except beginning classes, require students to have a basic understanding of either knitting or crochet.
Please join us for these upcoming classes:
Miniature Ornaments with Fran Jepperson. Some of our favorite holiday decorations are, of course, miniature knitted ornaments to hang on the tree. Come to class and go home with the beginnings of a darling batch of new cozy ornaments this holiday season — sweaters, mittens, socks, & hats. Each ornament takes only about 25 yds of yarn, can be worked up in fingering, DK, or worsted-weight yarn, and knits up fast! So bring some remnants from long-finished projects (or we can suggest new yarn in the shop) and appropriately-sized needles for your yarn (double pointeds or 32″ circulars for magic loop) and get started on fun quick holiday knits. This is a 1-session class and will meet Saturday, December 8th, 10:30am-12:30pm. Class fee is $25.
Basketweave Cowl/Scarf with Emily McNeil. Join us for creating a simple yet beautiful cowl using just knits and purls — a wonderfully relaxing knit for this busy time of year. We will discuss using different yarns as well as how to take a pattern written for working in the round and changing it to a flat piece perfect for scarves, blankets, and more. Suggested yarn is 100g Merino DK, with 24″ US7 needles. This is a 1-session class and will meet Thursday, 12/13, 5:30-7:30pm. Class fee is $25.
Knit One Purl Two with Anita Luvera Mayer. This workshop is an exploration of how to create unique garments featuring modules of free-form knitting/crochet and will include color studies, yarn selection, and methods of applique and beading. Each participant will complete a polar fleece scarf with modules and a reference notebook of color wrappings, instructions and handouts detailing the steps. Students will be given a list of required materials upon registration. This is a two-session class and will meet on January 12th and January 19th from 9am-4pm. Please bring a lunch. Class fee is $140.00.
Playing with the Linen Stitch with Emily McNeil. The knitted linen stitch is an amazing stitch, creating a sturdy fabric with the beautiful look of being handwoven. It provides a canvas for playing with different colors and fibers, and even different yarn weights. It’s a lovely way to use up remnants, and in fact we will be doing just that with this class! The first half of class will be spent learning the stitch, and the second half of class will be spent playing with various yarns from which students will create their own scarf kits. We will provide yarn, and students are encouraged to bring some in as well, if desired. Recommended needles are 24″ US7 and US9. This is a 1-session class and will meet Thursday, January 24th, 5:30-7:30pm. Class fee is $30.________________________
Private and Group Lessons. Are you looking to learn a particular technique or perhaps could use a one-on-one beginner or refresher session or two? Or maybe you have a couple friends with whom you’d like to set up a project class? Let us know what you’d like help with, and we’re happy to schedule instruction tailored specifically to you!