Shop Info

 

HOURS:

 TUES, WED, FRI & SAT:    

  10AM-6PM

 THUR: 10AM-8PM

 SUN:  NOON-5PM

 MON:  CLOSED

 

 

We are now carrying buttons by porcelin artist, Alice Hunt.
Come & create a Needle Felted Dragon of your own.

This class is $90 (materials are included)
 
A happy new spinner.

This class is $100 (materials are included)
 
One of Dina's beautiful bracelets crocheted with beads on wire.

This class is $50(materials are included)
 
 

Spring/Summer 2009 Schedule
KNITTING
    

Beginning Knitting:

Students will learn to cast on stitches, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, increasing and decreasing, reading

pattern basics, making eyelets, the drop stitch, cable basics and binding off.  One skein light-colored

Encore Yarn and size US 7, 8 or 9 knitting needles.

 

  
4 Classes                                              $90 (Materials not included)

 

  

          5/6, 13, 20 & 27                          Wednesdays, 6-8pm

 
          5/30, 6/6, 13 & 20                       Saturdays, 10am-Noon
   

          5/14, 21, 28 & 6/4                       Thursdays, 10am-Noon

 

  
         
   
     

Intro to Lace Knitting:

 

Learn the stitches and techniques for knitting lace using charts and written directions. 

Students will pick out needles and yarn for project during first class.

   
2 Classes                                            $50 (Materials not included)
   
        6/13 & 20                                   Saturdays, , 1-3pm
   
 
Socks on Circular Needles:
   

Knit an adult sock using 2 circular needles - it's easier than you think.  Learn sock basics such as cuff or

top treatment, heel flap, turning the heel, ankle gusset, shaping the toe and Kitchener stitch.  One skein

of light colored Encore and two 24" circular needles in size selected after gauge swatch knit in first class.

 
3 Classes                                             $60 (Materials not included)
   
         4/28, 5/5 & 12                            Tuesdays, 6-8pm
 
       
      
Bead Knitting :
    

Students will knit a scarf using the bead knitting technique.  Other methods of using beads with

   
knitting will be discussed and demonstrated.
   
2 Classes                                              $50 (Materials not included)
   
       5/15 & 29                                      Fridays, 6-8pm
   
     
WEAVING
    
     
Fiber and Weave :
   

A 6-week comprehensive course.  Students will learn all the basic weaving skills:  winding a warp chain,

warping a loom, reading a pattern and weaving cloth.  Supply fee based on yarns needed to weave one

adult- sized Alpaca scarf and a set of 4 kitchen towels.

   
6 Classes                                             $275 ($50 deposit at sign-up.  Materials not included)
    
         3/31, 4/7, 14, 21, 28 & 5/ 5          Tuesdays, 1-4pm
   
         8/13, 20, 27, 9/10, 17 & 24           Thursdays, 1-3pm
   
     
Rigid Heddle Loom :
   

This class will cover the complete set up and loom dressing on a rigid heddle loom for a scarf.

   
1 Class                                                 $100 (Includes new loom set up. Materials not included)
   
                                                           $80 (Without new loom set up.  Materials not included)
   
         4/22                                           Wednesday, 10am-4pm
   
                             -Or-    
2 Classes
   
        
5/20 & 27                                    Wednesdays, 6-9pm
   
     
FELTING
    
     
Needle-Felted Dragon:
   
Learn to "sculpt" with wool roving and a felting needle while creating your dragon fantasy.
   
1 Classes                                             $90 (Materials included)
   
        6/7                                             Sunday, 12-5pm
   
     
Felted Rug, 100% Wool:
   
Wet felt a long-lasting floorcovering or wall hanging, approximately 24"X 36".  Participants will use a
   
felting needle and locks (natural or dyed) to apply a design onto lightly pre-felted wool batting and
   
then wet felt the piece to completion.  During the class, the instructor will discuss the history of felting
   
and mechanics of felting wool fibers, processing wool fleece along with the properties of various wool
   
breeds, types and sources. Participants are encouraged to create their own design, or the instructor will
   
supply several designs to choose from.  Participants will have the opportunity to use single felting
    
needles and a multi-felting needle holder.  Participants should bring a bath towel. No previous felting
   
experience is required.
   
1 Class                                               $120 (Materials included)
   
        6/6                                            Saturday, 12-6pm
   
     
Felted Rug, 100% Wool:
   
Wet felt a long lasting floor covering or wall hanging, approximately 36" X 36" (round or square) using
   
natural colored fleece (several colors to choose from).
   
1 Class                                               $70 (Materials included)
   
       6/14                                            Sunday, 12-5pm
   
     
Felted Purse Using Muslin:
   
Needle felt natural colored or dyed wool locks onto a piece of cotton muslin, then wet felt it to create a
   
purse approximately 8" X 12" (also a good size for a pillow top or wall hanging).  Participants will have
   
the opportunity to use single felting needles and a multi-felting needle holder.  During the class, the
   
instructor will discuss the history of felting, and mechanics of felting wool fibers, processing wool fleece,
   
along with the properties of various wool breeds, types and sources.  Participants are encouraged to
   
create their own design, or the instructor will supply several designs to choose from.  No previous
   
felting experience is required. Participants should bring a bath towel.
   
1 Class                                               $95 (Materials included)
   
       6/14                                            Saturday, 12-6pm
   
   
Felted Rug Using Muslin:
   

Needle felt natural colored or dyed wool locks onto a piece of cotton muslin, then wet felt it to wool

batting to create a finished piece approximately 24" X 36" - a good size for a rug or wall hanging.

Participants will have the opportunity to use single felting needles and a multi-felting needle holder.

During the class, the instructor will discuss the history of felting and mechanics of felting wool fibers,

   
processing wool fleece, along with the properties of various wool breeds, types and sources.
   
Participants are encouraged to create their own design, or the instructor will supply several designs to
   
choose from.  No previous felting experience is required.  Participants should bring a bath towel.
   
1 Class                                                $120 (Materials included)
   
       8/1                                               Saturdayday, 12-6pm
   
     
CROCHET
    
     
Intro to Crochet:
   

This class covers the basic crochet stitches, pattern reading as well as tips and techniques.  Students will be

started on a scarf which incorporates several of the stitches used in class.

   
2 Classes                                             $50 (Materials included)
   
        4/17 & 24                                    Fridays, 6-8pm
   
     
Crochet with Wire & Beads:
   

Crochet two bracelets using wire and beads.  Learn basic jewelry techniques for attaching clasps. 

Knowledge of basic crochet stitches required.

   
1 Class                                               $50 (Materials included)
   
     
       4/ 2                                             Thursday, 10am-1pm
   
     
Crochet for Knitters :
   
Learn some of the basic crochet stitches used to finish and enhance your knitting projects.
   
1 Class                                               $40 (Materials included)
   
        
    
     
SPINNING
    
     
Beginner Comprehensive Class:
   

Learn to spin a continuous thread and a two-ply yarn.  Students will also have fun spinning a variety of

"designer" yarns.

   
3 Classes                                            $100 (Includes initial 8 oz of roving and use of wheel)
   
         5/9, 16 & 23                              Saturdays, 1-3pm
   
         
    
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
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