Fall 2008 KNITTING, CROCHET AND OTHER CLASSES
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FREE KNITTING/CROCHET DROP-INS
If you already know the basics (cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off/chain, sc, hdc, dc) come join us to knit/crochet and ask questions. Learn a new stitch or get a quick refresher. Come once or make Drop-in part of your weekly schedule. Get help or get motivated to complete new or continuing projects. This is a great opportunity to escape from the real world for an hour or two, knit, chat, and be inspired by the creativity of others! Be sure to bring your knitting tool kit with you. Just a gentle reminder: drop-in sessions are not substitutes for regular classes! For example, if you need to learn to finish a sweater, please sign up for a finishing class. If you need to learn to knit or crochet, please sign up for Knitting I or Crochet I.
Section 1:* Instructor: Pixie Benoist
Tuesdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm
* Crochet questions are welcomed at this session.
Section 2: Instructor: Beth Altimari
Thursdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Section 3: Instructor: Melissa Morgan-Oakes
Thursdays, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Knitting
SUSANNA HANSSON
COLOR MAGIC** Special Price for Both Knitting with Color and Stripes: How
to Add color to your Knitting the Easy Way
- $220.00
Note: The first two one-day workshops will satisfy the Program requirement for Stitches I.
| Description | Price |  |
| Color Magic: 2 Class Discount Price | $220.00 |
KNITTING WITH COLOR
Have you ever wondered what intarsia means? How can you knit with one color per row but make it look like you are using two colors? When do you use a bobbin and what is it anyway? Come and learn techniques that are certain to create colorful knitting. And for those who have done some color knitting already but haven’t been happy with the results, this technique-oriented workshop will likely help you achieve more professional-looking results. Three methods for adding color to knitting will be covered: slipstitch knitting, intarsia, and stranded knitting.
Skill Level: Advanced Intermediate
Date: Friday, October 17
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Materials Cost: Stash may be used.
Tuition: $80.00
| Description | Price | |
| Knitting with Color | $135.00 |
STRIPES: HOW TO ADD COLOR TO YOUR KNITTING THE EASY WAY
Vertical or horizontal? Skinny or wide? Dramatic or coordinating? Play with colored paper and pencils to create stripe swatches and discuss what actually constitutes a stripe. See how foregrounds and backgrounds can change your stripes and discover how medieval Italian mathematics can create an internal sense of rhythm resulting in visually pleasing fabrics. Utilizing these strategies can go a long way toward making your scrap yarn projects look elegant! During the hands-on portion of the day, you will learn to carry colors not in use along the side of your knitting instead of cutting the yarn and reattaching it. This will help you avoid having lots of ends to weave in but, for the few you do have, you will practice weaving them in as you go, making finishing a breeze. Finally, you will learn how to avoid the dreaded “jog” when you are knitting stripes in the round. This final swatch can be made into a sweet baby hat (pattern provided in class).
Skill Level: Intermediate
Date: Saturday, October 18
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Materials Cost: Payable to instructor
Tuition: $135.00
| Description | Price | |
| Stripes: How to Add Color to Your Knitting the Easy Way |
$135.00 |
JAPANESE DOMINO SCARF**
Domino knitting, Vivian Hoxbro’s take on modular knitting, is a fun, easy way to knit in blocks that you assemble as you go. For multicolor projects you knit with one color at a time, so while the result may look complicated it really is very easy to do. This class will focus on a beautiful scarf from Vivian’s Japanese book that offers plenty of opportunities for you to think about the importance of color selection and placement within a piece. Using colored pencils and paper will allow you to work on color selection and create swatches without yarn and needles! During the knitting portion of the workshop, you will come to understand the directional aspects of domino knitting as you navigate your way around squares and triangles. And if you ever thought scarves were boring and plain, this colorful, light-as-air project will surely change your mind! The pattern is provided. Note: This class fulfills the Program requirement for Traditional Folk Knitting.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Date: Sunday, October 19
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Materials Cost: $5.00 payable to Instructor
Tuition: $135.00
| Description | Price | |
| Japanese Domino Scarf | $135.00 |
GALINA KHMELEVA
ORENBURG LACE: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BASIC ELEMENTS AND PATTERN DESIGNS **
Mouseprint, cat’s paw, honeycomb...these are but three of the ten basic elements that form the basis of Orenburg’s knitted lace, combinations of which result in the near-mystical pattern designs that evolve into Orenburg lace shawls and scarves. In this class, Galina will introduce students to the basic elements, border and corner preparation, grafting methods...all in preparation to render each student capable of knitting his or her own heirloom shawl. Note: This class fulfills the Program requirement for Traditional Folk Knitting.
Skill Level: Advanced
Date: Friday, October 24
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selection.
Tuition: $135.00
Materials Fee: $10.00 payable to the instructor.
| Description | Price | |
| Orenburg Lace | $135.00 |
A LACE FOR EVERY TASTE **
In this workshop, Galina will cover the broad range of knitting techniques that will enable every knitter to successfully complete an Orenburg-inspired shawl. Galina will cover the standard basic elements, cornering techniques, the elegant borders and the grafting and finishing techniques you need to know before you embark on this knitting adventure. So much more than a knitting class, Galina’s workshops are an unforgettable cultural learning experience. Note: This class fulfills the Program requirement for Traditional Folk Knitting.
Skill Level: Advanced
Date: Saturday and Sunday, October 25, 26
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selection.
Tuition: $250.00
Materials Fee: $20.00 payable to the instructor.
| Description | Price | |
| A Lace for Every Taste | $250.00 |
CLARA PARKES
THE WONDER OF YARN **
“All knitterly creation stems from one simple element: yarn. It is the baker’s flour, the jeweler’s gold, the gardener’s soil. Yarn is creation, consolation and chaos all spun together into one perfect ball. It’s a simple concept, twisting fibers together into a continuous thread of yarn. But the variety of fibers, blends, and spins is truly infinite. So is our relationship with yarn. We love it, we covet it, we are knocked senseless by it, yet sometimes we are baffled, thwarted, and betrayed by it.” This workshop will lead you to a “much better understanding of yarn, how it’s made, who makes it, how it gets to you, and what it longs to become in your hands. The next time you pick up a skein and someone asks, ‘what are you going to do with it?’, you’ll be able to respond with confidence.”
Note: This class fulfills the Program requirement for Fiber Theory.
Skill Level: Everyone
Date: Saturday, November 8
Time: 10:00am - 4:30pm
Materials Cost:
Tuition:$150.00
Required Text: The Knitter’s Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes (15% discount)
| Description | Price | |
| The Wonder of Yarn | $150.00 |
KNITTING I AND II
KNITTING I
This class was created for those who have never knit before. In this six-session introduction to knitting, first-time knitters will learn a variety of basic techniques: the long-tail cast-on, the knit and purl stitches, and binding off in knit and purl. Other topics covered include yarn weights and corresponding needle sizes, the importance of the ball band, and fixing mistakes. The most important topic covered, however, is gauge...what it is, and how to make a gauge swatch. The Knitting I Handbook, which is included in the tuition, will guide you through the course and serve as a reference during the class and after it as well. In addition, you will receive a skein of yarn and a set of needles to get you started.
Skill Level: Beginner
Section 1: Monday, September 22, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3 6:00pm - 8:00pm Beth Altimari
Section 2: Wednesday, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5 10:00am - 12:00pm Beth Altimari
Section 3: Sunday, October 5, 12, 26, November 2, 9, 16 2:00pm - 4:00pm Cheryl Burke
Section 4: Thursday, October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20 10:00am - 12:00pm Leslie Ann Bestor
Materials Fee: Will depend on yarn selection.
Tuition: $60.00
| Description | Price | |
| Knitting 1 Sec 1 | $60.00 | |
| Knitting 1 Sec 2 | $60.00 | |
| Knitting 1 Sec 3 | $60.00 | |
| Knitting 1 Sec 4 | $60.00 |
KNITTING II**
Have you completed Knitting I or its equivalent? Are you a self-taught knitter who wants to fine-tune your knitting skills so you can move on to more intricate techniques? Are you returning to knitting after a hiatus of a year or more? If the answer to any of the above questions is yes, then Knitting II was made for you! In 6 jam-packed sessions, you will review the basics and then concentrate on fixing mistakes, using circular and double-pointed needles (a must for sock knitting) and shaping fabric with increases and decreases. Knitting tools will be discussed. Gauge, as always, takes center stage. The Knitting II Handbook is included in the tuition as are a skein of yarn, a pair of needles, a unisex scarf pattern and a formula guide for creating a hat from any yarn at any gauge.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Section 1: Tuesday, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11 6:00pm - 8:00pm Erin Holman
Section 2: Monday, November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15 6:00pm - 8:00pm Beth Altimari
Section 3: Wednesday, November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10, 17 10:00am - 12:00pm Beth Altimari
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selection.
Tuition: $60.00
| Description | Price | |
| Knitting 2 Sec 1 | $60.00 | |
| Knitting 2 Sec 2 | $60.00 | |
| Knitting 2 Sec 3 | $60.00 |
ELIZABETH ZIMMERMAN SERIES
EZ SET-IN SLEEVE SWEATER WORKED IN THE ROUND**
Love the look of a set-in sleeve but hate the seaming? Tired of the raglan sleeve as your only sweater option in the round? There is no doubt that this is the class for you! You will construct a sweater in the round to your measurements using Elizabeth’s Percentage System. Bring a sweater that fits you well to use as your starting point. Techniques taught are: how to make a swatch in the round, how to knit in the round using two circular needles, circular construction and steeking. Pattern is included.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Annie Foley
Date: Saturday, September 20, October 11, 25
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selection.
Tuition: $50.00
| Description | Price | |
| EZ Set In Sleave Sweater | $50.00 |
FOUR MONTHS, FOUR HATS, FOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS
#1The Kliban Hat*, Saturday, September 27, 9:30am - 12:30pm
#2The Tam-o-Shanter*, Saturday, October 11, 9:30am - 12:30pm
#3The Ganomy Hat*, Saturday, November 8, 9:30am - 12:30pm
#4The Triton or Spiral Hat*, Saturday, December 6, 9:30am - 12:30pm
*Alternate hat choices will be available each month as well.
Over a series of four workshops, you will be given the opportunity to create your own hats based on Elizabeth Zimmerman’s techniques. Each class will focus on one of EZ’s hat designs as listed above. Take one class or take them all! Hats make excellent gifts and work up quickly. This is a great opportunity to knock a few names off the holiday gift-giving list and learn great new concepts in hat knitting that will allow you to use any yarn and any needles to create hats for every head in your life. Patterns are included.
Note: Students may choose to be a “blind follower,” as Elizabeth says, and use the recommended yarn and stitch gauge, or a “free-thinker” who picks a yarn and builds the hat around it.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Melissa Morgan-Oakes
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selection.
Tuition for Each Class: $30.00
Special Price for All Four: $100.00
| Description | Price | |
| #1 The Kliban Hat | $30.00 | |
| #2 The Tam-o-Shante | $30.00 | |
| #3 The Ganomy Hat | $30.00 | |
| #4 The Triton or Spiral Hat | $30.00 | |
| All 4 Workshops | $100.00 |
THE RIB WARMER
This delightful garter stitch vest is knitted in two pieces: right-hand front and back, left-hand front and back. These two pieces are then joined at the center back to create a one-size-fits-most garment. See pages 104-105 in The Knitting Workshop for more info. See Stephanie Pearl McPhee’s March 5, 2007 blog for pictures of her Rib Warmer. There are also myriad versions on Ravelry for you to view. Pattern is included.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Beth Altimari
Date: Thursday, October 23, 30, November 6, 13
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selection.
Tuition:$65.00
| Description | Price | |
| The Rib Warmer | $65.00 |
THE MODULAR TOMTEN JACKET*
This timeless, clever design was first knitted by Elizabeth for her infant son. The original Tyrolese garter stitch jacket was knitted with a hood, but it can also have a collar or cardigan neck. It can be fastened with buttons, clasps or zippers, knitted in a solid color, stripes, slip-stitch or textured pattern, or worked in hand painted yarn. See pages 102-103 in EZ’s Knitting Workshop for schematic drawings or take a look at all the variations on Ravelry.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Katy Wight
Date: Wednesday, September 24, October 1, 15
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selection.
Tuition: $60.00
Required Text: Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Knitting Workshop (15% discount)
| Description | Price | |
| The Modular Tomten Jacket | $60.00 |
KNITTING TECHNIQUES
FIRST PULLOVER**
If you are ready to move on from the world of scarves to the world of sweaters, then this is the class for you! The sweater is a basic one because the stress is on finishing techniques. Knitting the pieces for a sweater is the easy part...it’s the finishing that makes the difference between “homemade” and “handmade”! You will learn invisible seaming for shoulders, sleeves and side seams as well as how to pick up stitches around the neck. After this class, you will be able to make a pullover for any member of your family! Please note that this sweater must be made for the person knitting it. The basic pattern is provided, and some variations may be allowed with permission from the instructor.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Beth Altimari
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 28, November 4, 18, 25, December 2
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selection.
Tuition: $100.00
| Description | Price | |
| First Pullover | $100.00 |
STITCHES II: TERRIFIC TEXTURES**
In knitting, it’s not all about color. Have you ever admired a sweater with Aran or Gansey patterning? How about a breathtaking lace shawl? These beautiful designs are created with textural techniques that look complicated but are easy to learn...after all, it’s only knit and purl! In this four workshop class, you will follow the Stitches II Handbook (included in the tuition) which will lead you through chart reading and symbolcraft as well as chapters on Knit and Purl stitch patterns, Cables, Bobbles and Lace, and Twist stitch designs. There is also a chapter called “Just For Fun” if you are up to the challenge!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Date: Sunday, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14
Instructor: Leslie Ann Bestor
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Materials Cost: Stash may be used.
Tuition: $100.00
| Description | Price | |
| Stitches 2 | $100.00 |
TOP-DOWN RAGLAN SWEATER FROM MEASUREMENTS++
Imagine this: no more dependence on patterns, no more endless purling, no more poor fit, and most importantly, no more sewing seams!! The top-down raglan you knit will be your own design and made to your own measurements...what a concept! This sweater is not only fun to make and very comfortable, but it will also reflect your own unique sense of style. Please note that this sweater must be made for the person knitting it.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Erin Holman
Date:Sunday, November 2, 9, December 7, 14
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selection.
Tuition: $65.00
Required Text: Knitting from the Top Down by Barbara Walker (15% discount)
| Description | Price | |
| Top Down Raglan | $65.00 |
KNIT DIFFERENT
During this half-day workshop you will learn the differences between various styles of knitting. We will discuss stitch mount and how it affects your knitting and how you can use it to your advantage. Learn to knit with both hands, knit “backwards” and discover the difference between English, Continental and Combination knitting and much more in this fun-filled class. Bring an open mind, needles and yarn, and be prepared to work outside your knitting “comfort zone”.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Melissa Morgan-Oakes
Date: Saturday, September 27
Time: 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Materials Cost: Stash may be used.
Tuition: $30.00
| Description | Price | |
| Knit Different | $30.00 |
KNITTING PROJECTS
BASIC TOE-UP SOCKS
Socks are hot, and everyone is making them, but every sock knitter seems to have her (his) favorite method. Since most socks are knitted from the cuff down, toe-up socks are a true knitting adventure that you should add to your sock knitting repertoire. Why knit from the toe up? Well, if you’re not sure you have enough yarn for a pair, and you start at the toe, you can use the yarn you have to knit the foot and the heel of each sock, then divide the yarn you have left in half and work on the leg and cuff of each sock until you run out of yarn. You can also try on your socks while knitting them to be sure that you are getting the right fit. Provisional cast-on, gusset shaping and turning the heel with short rows are skills that will be acquired. Experience with double pointed needles is a must! The pattern is provided.
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Instructor: Beth Altimari
Date: Friday, September 26, October 3, 10, 17
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selected.
Tuition:$65.00
| Description | Price | |
| Basic Toe Up Socks | $65.00 |
BIRD-IN-HAND MITTENS*
These mittens were so much fun on our Ready, Set, Knit podcast knit-a-long that we decided to offer them as a class. Designed by Kate Gilbert, an up-and-coming blogger/designer, these mittens have pizzazz! And, you will learn Nancy Bush’s Estonian Braid in the process. Check out the amazing array of these mittens on Ravelry to help you decide how to personalize them and make them uniquely yours. Please note that you must have experience with stranded knitting and double pointed needles as these techniques will be reviewed, but not taught as part of the class.
Skill Level: Advanced
Instructor: Cheryl Burke
Date: Saturday, October 4, 11, 25, November 1
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selected.
Tuition: $65.00
Pattern: $7.50
| Description | Price | |
| Bird In Hand Mittens | $65.00 |
BULKY MITTENS
A New England winter without a pair of cozy mittens? Not a good idea! Must be why this is one of our most popular classes...
Bulky Mittens is a non-threatening introduction (or re-introduction) to working with double-pointed needles by learning to make a pair of bright, warm, simple mittens. You will be pleased and surprised at how fast they knit up...hopefully before you lose the only other pair you have! And, think gifts...who doesn’t need a great pair of mittens? The pattern is provided.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Leslie Ann Bestor
Date: Saturday, November 8
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Saturday, November 22 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selected.
Tuition: $45.00
| Description | Price | |
| Bulky Mittens | $45.00 |
FELTED SLIPPERS
You’ll think you’re knitting for a giant when you see these slippers before they’re felted, and your family will think you’ve gone over the edge, but they are great fun. Treat yourself to something out of the ordinary to get your mind off the holidays! You’ll learn some new techniques while enjoying the fun and surprises of making these toasty slippers. The thick woolen fabric that is the end result of the felting process will keep even the chilliest feet warm. Learn how to choose appropriate yarns for felting and how to plan and adjust for size. The felting process will be thoroughly discussed.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Beth Altimari
Date: Friday, November 7, 14, 21, December 5
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selected.
Tuition: $65.00
Pattern: Fiber Trends AC 33, $5.50
| Description | Price | |
| Felted Slippers | $65.00 |
TRADITIONAL FOLK KNITTING: FISHERMAN’S SWEATER**
Students will choose yarn and design their own Fisherman sweater. In addition, students will learn to make steeks and gussets, work in knit and purl combination patterns, and design a garment to their own measurements. Discussion of the history associated with these sweaters will be an integral part of the class. Do you know what a “gutter girl” is and why she would need a thick, warm sweater?
Skill Level: Advanced
Instructor: Melissa Morgan-Oakes
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selected.
Tuition: $100.00
Required Text: Ethnic Knitting Discovery by Donna Druchunas (15% discount)
Suggested Texts: Cables, Diamonds and Herringbones by Sabine Dominick, Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys and Arans by Gladys Thompson, and Knitted Ganseys by Beth Brown-Reinsel (15% discount)
| Description | Price | |
| Traditional Folk Knitting | $100.00 |
THE AUTUMN SHAWL
This stunning triangular shawl is made using the entrelac technique and a very unusual yarn called Rhythm from Jojoland that has deliciously long color shifts. The Cobweb Frill edging from Barbara Walker’s Second Treasury of Knitting is worked separately, then attached to the shawl. The yarn and the technique combine to form a unique and timeless garment that you will wear with pride. Please visit jojoland.com or our store to see this exceptional shawl.
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Instructor: Leslie Ann Bestor
Date: Saturday, October 11, 18, November 1, 15
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Materials Cost: $50.00 if Rhythm is used.
Tuition: $65.00
Pattern: $6.00
| Description | Price | |
| The Autumn Shawl | $65.00 |
CROCHET
CROCHET I*
Today’s crochet is not about Kleenex box covers and granny squares. With all the wonderful and exciting new yarns and the fabulous new books and patterns, crochet has something to offer to everyone...even you knitters, spinners, and weavers out there! Not only is crochet fun to learn and faster than knitting, it is very hot in the fashion world right now. With four basic stitches, you can make an infinite variety of projects in a short period of time. Crochet is the perfect choice for that last-minute baby or holiday gift! In this class, you will learn not only the basic crochet stitches and edgings, but you will also learn about gauge, yarn weights and correlating hooks, crochet tools, reading basic crochet directions, and the wealth of information available on yarn labels. Crochet is invaluable as an embellishment for knitted or woven projects, so come and join us to see what crochet can do for you! A Crochet I Handbook is included in the tuition.
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Sara Delaney
Date: Wednesday, September 17, 24, October 1, 15, 22, 29
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Materials Cost: Approx. $25.00
Tuition:$60.00
| Description | Price | |
| Crochet 1 | $60.00 |
CROCHET II*
Once you have mastered the basics, you will surely want to expand your knowledge of this wonderful and relaxing craft. In this class you will concentrate on the following: learning intricate new stitches, reading patterns, reading crochet charts, increasing and decreasing (shaping). You will make several mini-projects such as floral motifs, filet lace, and advanced crocheted blocks. Leslie Ann will also share with you the very special magic loop technique for starting a ring...no knots!
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Leslie Ann Bestor
Date: Monday, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on your yarn selection.
Tuition: $60.00
| Description | Price | |
| CROCHET 2 | $60.00 |
BEADED CROCHET EDGINGS
Add some sparkle and fun to your knitted, crocheted and woven projects with an extra-special edging! You will create several edgings by combining beads and crochet to make them really ‘pop’. From super simple to more intricate patterns, Leslie Ann will walk you through the process step by step from stringing the beads to how to incorporate beads into crocheted edgings. Remember, WEBS - America’s Bead Store has a wonderful selection of beads for these edgings.
Skill Level: You must know how to crochet!
Instructor: Leslie Ann Bestor
Date: Monday, October 27
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on your yarn and bead selection.
Tuition: $30.00
| Description | Price | |
| Beaded Crochet Edgings | $30.00 |
AMIGURUMI FUNSHOP
In Japanese, Amigurumi, loosely translated, means “stuffed toy”. These little creatures definitely fall under the category of seriously cute crochet, and they are totally addictive to make. This class is a “funshop”, not a workshop, because there is no work to making these adorable toys! With a few basic skills and techniques you can be churning out all sorts of animals and other unusual items that all children, and children at heart, will adore. By the end of the class you will have finished 2 projects and be well on your way to a finished product of your choice from the book. Think quick holiday gifts!
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Sara Delaney
Section 1 Date: Sunday, September 21
Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Section 2 Date: Sunday, December 7
Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selected.
Tuition: $35.00
Required Text: Amigurumi World by Ana Paula Rimoli (15% discount)
| Description | Price | |
| Amigurumi Funshop Sec 1 | $35.00 | |
| Amigurumi Funshop Sec 2 | $35.00 |
CROCHET STITCH SAMPLER AFGHAN*
Tired of endless single and double crochet? Want to break away from that same old granny square you’ve been making for 20 years? Join us on Tuesdays this fall to explore different techniques in crochet as you construct a beautiful one-of-a-kind afghan. Four specific technique squares will be required of each student as well as 2 - 4 individually chosen squares depending on available time. Come learn new techniques and explore stitches you’ve always wondered about. This is a fast-paced class with at least 2 techniques covered each week and there will be required homework .
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Instructor: Sara Delaney
Date: Tuesday, October 28, November 4, 11, 18
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn selected.
Tuition: $65.00
Required Text: 200 Crochet Blocks by Jan Eaton (15% discount)
| Description | Price | |
| Crochet Stitch Sampler Afghan | $65.00 |
COLOR THEORY
CRAZY FOR COLOR**
This all-day class (with stretch breaks and lunch) will cover all the basics. Any student of art, fiber, or otherwise, needs to have a solid introduction to the Wonderful, Magical World of COLOR! The class design consists of short lectures with boarded illustrations followed by class exercises designed to involve the students personally and to help them absorb the information more fully. Included topics are the history of color, basic terms, the color wheel (you’ll make your own), advanced color terminology, optical illusion, harmony and disharmony, color schemes, choosing colors for yourself, and much, much more.
Skill Level: Everyone
Instructor: Lisa Abend
Date: Saturday, December 6
Time: 10:00am - 4:30pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on your selection of art supplies
Tuition: $60.00
| Description | Price | |
| Crazy for Color | $60.00 |
FIBER RELATED
CLAY BUTTONS AND EMBELLISHMENTS
It’s so hard to find the perfect buttons for your hand woven, crocheted or knitted garments. In this class, you’ll make custom buttons to match and complement your handmade creations. We’ll work with polymer clay, a colorful and versatile material which requires only simple tools and a toaster oven. You’ll be able to co-ordinate colors and textures, create amusing designs, or imitate an antique look. The possibilities are endless and easy to achieve. Making your own buttons, shawl pins and other embellishments is the perfect way to complete your handiwork. All materials and tools will be provided.
Skill Level: Everyone
Instructor: Kate Jenkins
Date: Sunday, September 21
Time: 10:00am - 4:30pm
Materials Cost: $15.00 payable to the instructor.
Tuition: $55.00
| Description | Price | |
| Clay Buttons & Embellishments | $55.00 |
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
For all classes/workshops, please send a check for the tuition or pay online to hold your place. TUITION WILL BE REFUNDED ONLY IF THE CLASS IS CANCELLED BY WEBS or if there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled.
Materials lists for classes are now available on-line as they become available. Hard copies of materials lists are available in the store. If you need a hard copy of the list, please call us and we will mail it to you. Please be aware that there may be handouts and/or materials supplied by the instructor for which a small fee may be charged. Infrequently, these items may not appear on the materials list.
PARTICIPANTS IN ALL-DAY CLASSES SHOULD PLAN TO BRING A LUNCH. WEBS has a kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave and toaster oven for your convenience.
YOU MAY REGISTER:
In person at WEBS
By phone: 413-584-2225
On-line at www.yarn.com or email at webs@yarn.com
By fax: 413-584-1603
By mail: send the enclosed registration form to the address listed at the bottom of the form.