- •Please note that our class policies have changed. We’ll give you an email or hard copy of the new policies upon registration. If you want to see one beforehand, just give a shout!
- •To register for any class, just call 447-3445 or stop by the shop. Registrations are accepted until 72 hours prior to the class or until all spaces are filled.
- •Descriptions below are for September classes. The full fall schedule preview is below!
Beginning KnittingWednesday, September 8th and 15th; 6:30-8pmOR Sundays October 3rd and 10th; 3:30-5pmClass Fee: $25Materials Needed: size 11 or size 13 knitting needles and two skeins of worsted weight (medium thick) yarn.Keep your hands busy with a skill that’s both relaxing and productive! Knitting creates calm and a plethora of warm accessories and great gifts. This class is for absolute beginners---we’ll start with the basics and move on up to some serious scarf making. Seasoned knitter Adrienne of Crafty Beavers will teach us casting-on, basic knit and purl stitches and combinations, as well as casting-off. In this class we’ll make an cell phone cozie and start work on a scarf.
Intro to EmbroiderySunday September 19th, 12-2pmClass Fee: $15Materials Fee: $5 (includes all materials and one Sublime Stitching pattern of your choice!)Do you dream of having a stitched pinup or darling dachshund on your pillow or skirt? Well here’s your chance to make it happen! In this workshop, you will learn several basic embroidery stitches and how to put them to use in your own designs. Also, you’ll learn multiple fun and easy image transfer methods to ensure that almost any image will be ready to be rocked (with an embroidery needle) onto your fabric. Local designer and super fun instructor AmyD has been incorporating embroidery into her designs for years and will share all the best tricks of the trade!
Project Sew: Chalkcloth BannerWednesday, September 22nd; 6-8pmClass Fee: $15Materials Fee: $25 (all materials provided in a kit)Banners and bunting are all the rage these days! Colorful flags make any occasion seem festive and can be used over and over again. The banner you’ll create in this workshop is extra special—one side of the flag is made of chalkboard cloth so you can write a new message for each occasion. This project is beginner level and is a great introduction to working with thicker fabrics like oilcloth. All materials are provided—you are welcome to either bring your machine or share the one provided.
Sewing Lab: Machine BasicsSunday, September 26th; 1-3pmOR Thursday, November 4th; 6-8pmClass Fee: $22Supplies needed: a working sewing machine, your sewing machine manual (if you have it), a bobbin, any extras that came with your machine (feet, disks, etc…), sewing scissors, sewing pins, a spool of all purpose thread, scraps of cotton quilting fabric measuring around 18” x 22” or three fat quartersDid you get a new sewing machine? Do you spend more time staring at or fiddling with your sewing machine than actually putting it to use? Emily of Umbrella Girl Productions has been sewing for over two decades and can certainly help you win the battle between human and machine. She specializes in older models but can also work a basic modern machine (no computerized models, please). We will complete a sewing techniques sampler in class to help you practice with your machine. Proper maintenance and care will also be covered during this lab. In order to ensure personalized instruction, the lab is limited to 4 people, so reserve your spot quickly!
Advanced Beginner’s Knitting ClinicSunday, September 26th; 1-3pmOR Wednesday, October 13th; 6-8pmClass Fee: $15Did you learn to knit then never make it past the basic knit scarf? If you’ve mastered the basic knit and purl stitches but feel shaky about everything else, then this is the clinic for you! Seasoned knitter Adrienne of CraftyBeavers will show you the ropes of basic knitting skills including increasing, decreasing, and changing colors. She’ll also provide trouble-shooting guidance for common knitting mistakes like the dreaded dropped stitch. You’ll also walk away with basic pattern reading skills and the confidence to tackle any beginner’s level pattern. All this in one afternoon!
FALL WORKSHOP PREVIEW! (descriptions coming soon, registrations open 9/8)
Project Sew: Oilcloth Tote BagSaturday, October 9th 2-5pmClass Fee: Materials Fee: $15 (all materials included)Introduction to Cross-StitchSunday October 10th; 12-2pmClass Fee: $15Materials Fee: $15 (all materials included)
Introduction to Spinning YarnMonday, October 11th; 6-8pmClass Fee: $15Materials Fee: $12 (all materials included in kit—drop spindle, wool roving, instructional booklet)Introdution to Zines and Zine-MakingSundays October 17th and 24th; 3-5pmClass Fee: $25Beginning NeedlefeltingMonday, October 18th; 6-8pmClass Fee: $15Materials Fee: $15 (all materials included)Intermediate KnittingWednesdays October 27th and November 3rd; 6:30-8pmClass Fee: $25Materials Needed: size 10.5/11 circular needles 16 inches or smaller, size 10.5 double Project Sew: Zipper PouchSunday, November 7th; 1-3pmClass Fee: $22Materials Needed: TBASpinning Wheel PrimerMonday, November 8th; 6-8pmClass Fee: $20Cable Knitting Crash CourseWednesday, November 10th; 6-8pmClass Fee: $20Materials Needed: TBAIntroduction to AmigurumiMonday, November 15th; 6-8pmClass Fee: $15Materials Fee: $5Materials Needed: Please bring yarn of your choice and a crochet hook smaller than the suggested gauge.Introduction to Origami Thursday, November 18th; 6-8pmClass Fee: $15Materials Fee: TBAProject Sew: Hostess ApronMonday, November 22nd; 6-8pmClass Fee: $15Materials Fee: $25Knitted Book CoverWednesday, December 1st; 6-8pmClass Fee: $15Materials Fee: $15Origami GiftsTuesday, December 7th; 6-8pmClass Fee: $15Materials Fee: TBA
