INTRODUCTION TO LACE
Monday Evening - Sept 15th, 22nd, and 29th 6-8 pm or
December 1, 8, & 15th 6 - 8 pm. First Class will be from 6 -9 pm
Instructor: Lisa of Handworks NW
Cost of class: $45 + materials
Supplies: 1 skein of DK or worsted weight yarn and appropriate size needles. Stitch markers. Notepad.
This class is designed for the advanced beginner - knows how to knit & purl; ready to learn how to make a "yarn over" and other stitches to start creating beautiful knitted lace.
Don't let lace knitting intimidate you. Lisa will teach you all you need for your first beginning lace project, either a scarf, shawl or shrug. Learn 3 different beginning lace patterns by becoming comfortable making a yarn over, knitting two stitches together, or by passing a slipped stitch over another to create increases and decreases in your knitting. Lisa will take the fear and mystery out of this most beautiful of knitting techniques. Join us for three classes in September or December.
Min 5 Max 9
KNIT YOUR FIRST SWEATER - TOP DOWN
Monday Eve October 6, 13, 20, 27- 6-8pm First class with be from 6 - 9 pm The first class is 2 1/2 hours on Oct 6 and starts at 5:30
Instructor: Lisa of Handworks Northwest
Cost of Class: $56 + materials
Supplies: Please ask for help at the front desk.
This class is designed for the advanced beginner - knows how to knit & purl.
Learn to knit your first sweater from the top down - no seams to put together in the end, and you will be knitting in the round so its fast! The first class will be spent selecting your yarn, and working on your guage and learning the stitches. Lisa will show you how to "build" your sweater from there. You will be able to try your sweater on, along the way, so to insure a great fit. Join us for this great 4 week class.
Min 5 Max 9
FELTED CLOGS
Monday eve 6 - 8 pm - November 3,10 & 17th. The first class is 2 1/2 hours on 11/3 and starts at 5:30
Instructor: Lisa of Handworks NW
Cost of Class: $50 + materials
Supplies: Please wait to purchase on night of class, as the instructor will begin the class by showing you options for felting, embellishing and decorating your clogs which may alter your yarn choices. Notepad.
The perfect holiday gift! These clogs are so fun to make and the pattern can be a bit overwhelming -- you just need a little guidance to get started. During the first class we will talk about how to embellish your clogs with yarns, or beads or needlefelting. Lisa will then help you select your yarn to get started on your project. She will teach the stitches in the clog pattern (Wrap & Turn, M1 etc) so you can begin your clog. Next you will learn how to build and shape the upper portion of the clog and by the last class, you will shape the ankle cuff and add the sole. We will discuss and explain the felting process as well. Your clogs will be ready to wear after you felt them following the third class. A great winter knitting project for you or a loved one.
Min 5 Max 9
ENTRALAC SHAWL
Saturday November 1 & 8th 10 - noon
Instructor: Judy Smitke
Cost of Class: $45 + materials
Learn the technique of entralac and make a shawl. We have a picture of the shawl on display in the store.
Min 4 Max 7
BEGINNING CROCHET
Saturday Oct 11 & 18th 1 - 3 pm
Instructor: Adrienne Ruggles
Cost of Class: $45 + materials
Supplies: 100 yards of worsted weight yarn for practice in a light color, size G crochet hook, notepad, 300 yards worsted weight yarn for a scarf ( not needed until 2nd class) Assistance from instructor on yarn selection for scarf highly encouraged.
Learn a single, double, half double and treble crochet stitch and make a scarf in this fun class.
Min 4 Max 10
HOODY SCARF - KNIT OR CROCHETED
Saturday Oct 11 & 25th 3-5 pm
Instructor: Adrienne Ruggles
Cost of Class: $45 + materials
Supplies: If knitting: 500 - 700 yards (depending on desired lenght of scarf) worsted weight yarn ( select something soft on your neck and face) The sample hoodie scarf in the shop was knit with 6 balls of Noro, Kureyon.
If crocheting: 700 - 900 yards with same stipulations as for knitting.
Knitting needles or crochet hook to obtain desired gauge, notebook, two removable stitch markers ( not closed loops), tapestry needle.
The hat and scarf combination that everyone in Oregon needs. We have a sample on display in the store - come see it and register for the class. There is no written pattern for this scarf. You will be taking notes and learning alot of technique and design your own custom scarf.Min 4 Max 10
HATS
Saturday Nov 1st 1 - 2 pm and Saturday Nov 8th 1 - 3pm
Instructor: Judy Smitke
Cost of Class: $35 + materials
In this 2 saturday class, learn to knit in the round, do proper decreasing, and use double pointed needles. You really learn alot in this one.
Min 4 Max 7
FELTED PUMPKIN
Saturday Octber 4th 10 - noon
Instructor: Judy Smitke
Cost of Class: $25 + materials
Make these great felted pumpkins as a decoration for Halloween. They even have a real stem! Come join the fun.
Min 4 Max 8
2 HANDED FAIR ISLE KNITTING
Saturday September 20th - 1 -3 pm
Instructors: Lynn Ferber
Cost of Class: $30
Learn how to knit continental style and carry two colors at the same time. This is a fabulous class and fills quickly, so sign up early.
Min 2 Max 3
This class will be taught again by 2 instructors on Saturday November 22 1 - 3 pm. The cost will be $45 but they can then take up to 6 people in the class.
LEARNING HOW TO KNIT SHORT ROWS - LIZARD RIDGE AFGHAN
Sunday November 2nd & 9th 2:30 - 4:30pm
or November 18th and 23rd
Instructor: Lisa of Handworks NW
Cost of Class: $35 + materials
Supplies: 1 skein Noro Silk Garden or Noro Kureyon yarn, needles needed to get guage of 4 stitches to the inch. Stitch markers. Notepad
What are short rows? Learn how you can shape your garment or project by integrating this creative technique into your knitting. Learn to "wrap and turn" and how to avoid creating holes in the knitted fabric. Using the Knitty.com, Lizard Ridge Afghan pattern and Noro self-striping yarn, we will make a sample square tha you can make into a purse, a eyeglass holder or have it become the first square of your Lizard Ridge Afghan. (Due to the complexity and hands-on nature of teaching this class, the class size will be held to 5 students.)
Min 4 Max 5
KIDS BEGINNING KNITTING
If you put together a group of kids (min 4 max 8) we will teach them to knit a scarf. They will learn how to cast on, and knit. All supplies will be included for them to keep. This is a great birthday party idea too. Just give us a call and we will schedule a time.
Cost of Class: $30 each child - includes materials.
DESIGN AND KNIT A CHRISTMAS STOCKING
Saturday November 1, 8th & 15th - 3 - 5pm
Instructor: Adrienne Ruggles
Learn how to graph and knit your own christmas stocking. This is a great first time design project.
There is no pattern for the class, so please come into the store and we will help you select the materials needed prior to the beginning of class. We have a sample of the sock you will be knitting on display.
Cost of class: $55 + materials
Min 3 Max 8
ONE-ON-ONE HELP
Tuesday 1 - 3 pm with Ellen Farr or
Wednesday - 12:15 - 1:45pm with Judy Smitke
Dont have time for a class but need help with your project? Sign up with Ellen for one on one help. You need to call ahead for an appointment and the cost is $5 for 15 mins. You can sign up for a full hour if you would like.
SPINNING CLASSES
COMBINED BEG & INTERMEDIATE SPINNING
Tuesday Evenings: 7 – 9 pm – Begins the First Tuesday of each month. Runs 4 weeks. Instructor: Laurie Weinsoft
Are you interested in learning to spin or want to take your level of spinning a step further? Experiment with new fibers? This class is designed to work one-on-one with each student at several skill levels covering as many different needs as the class dictates.
Bring your wheel and lets spin! If you need to rent a wheel, please sign up for one at time of registration. Rental Rate: $10 a week.
Cost of Class: $55 and includes all the fibers used in class.
Min 4 Max 8
DROP SPINDLE
No Class scheduled at this time. Please call the store if you are interested and we will call you with the next date.
Instructor: Jane Penny
Jane has been spinning for many years both on a wheel and drop spindle. She learned drop spindle because of its portability. Come learn how to spin your own yarn.
Cost of Class: $40. Includes a drop spindle for you to keep and all the fibers used in class.
Min 4 Max 8
ADVENTURES IN CARDING
Saturday October 25th 11:00am - 5pm
Instructor: Laurie Weinsoft
Carding fibers to create unusual and unique yarn designs can be done when you know how to use your drum carder as a design tool. This class will expand the use of your drum carder by using the best of fibers available in a variety of colors. Take home samples of both repeatable and unrepeatalbe multi color multi layered batts. We will experiment with two different layering techniques and a variety of fibers. Along with the drum carder, combs and hand card techniques will be discusses, demonstrated and experienced.
Cost of Class: $55
Min 3 Max 6
Class Policy
You must pre-register for all classes at least one week in advance of the starting date. This means making out a check made payable to the instructor (no credit cards will be accepted for payment of class). You are not registered in a class until payment is received.
If you need to cancel your registration, you may do so up to one week before the class begins with a full refund. Otherwise, all fees are non-refundable. We do this because our class sizes are small, and we have a waiting list of people to get in.
The class fee pays the instructors for their time during the four week session. Be sure and attend all sessions offered, as there will be no make-up classes. Due to previous problems, we ask that you do not pressure our instructors for deviations from this store policy.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
