Northwest Wools
Classes

Classes

Northwest Wools offers affordable classes and workshops for knitters and spinners of all ability levels. We have reoccurring adult knitting classes, special knitting workshops, and spinning classes.

If you have any further questions, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Our class policy can also help answer any questions. If you are interested in registering for a class, please call the store at (503) 244-5024.  We will then ask that you drop off a check or mail one in made payable to the instructor.  Payment will secure your place in the class.       

                                                          General Knitting Workshops

ADULT KNITTING CLASSES - ALL LEVELS

All Classes begin the first week of each month and run 4 weeks.

Winter Schedule:

Thurs Evening: 6-8 pm - Instructor - Lisa Carney-Fenton - 4 weeks - $50 (Please see class policy)

Tues Morning 10 - noon - Instructor Jan Prewitt -  4 weeks - $50  (Pleae see class policy)

Wed Morning 10 - noon - Instructor Judy Smitke - 4 weeks - $50 (please see class policy)

Wed Afternoon 1 -3 - Instructor Ellen Farr - 3 weeks - 37.50 (please see class policy) 

Thursday Morning 10 - noon - Instructor Ellen Farr - 4 weeks - $50 (please see class policy)

Thursday Afternoon 1 -3 - Instructor Ellen Farr - 4 weeks - $50 (please see class policy) 

Friday Morning 10 - noon - Instructor Judy Smitke - 4 weeks - $50 (please see class policy

 Saturday Afternoon - 3-5 - Instructor Judy Smitke - 3 weeks - $37.50  No class the first Saturday of the month

Sun Morning 11 - 1 - Instructor Lisa Carney-Fenton - 4 weeks - $50 (please see class policy                      

 Bring your project and everyone will receive one on one help addresssing each students individual needs.

Min 4 Max 10

                                       Special Knitting Workshops

BEGINNING KNITTING

Saturday: Sat Feb 13th & 20th - 9:30 - Noon

Instructor - Lynn Ferber

Supplies:  1 skein worsted weight yarn ( light color ), #8 needle. 

 Learn how to knit!! Lynn will teach you how to cast on, knit & purl, combine knit & purl stitches,cast off and read patterns and read yarn labels.

Class Cost: $45 + Cost of Materials. You need to purchase one skein of worsted weight yarn in a light color, plus knitting needles. You will receive a 10% discount on all supplies while enrolled in class.

Class size limit: Min 2 and Max 4 See Store Policy before signing up for class

BEGINNING CROCHET

Saturday Feb 13th   1-4 pm

Instructor:  Lynn Ferber

Cost of Class:  $35 + 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

2 HANDED FAIR ISLE KNITTING

Saturday February 27th - 12:30 - 2:30

Instructors:  Judy Smitke

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 4

ENTRALAC

Sat April 17th 12:30 - 2:30

Instructor:  Judy Smitke

Cost of Class:  $30 

Learn the magic of little rectangles that all contain one color in each space to create something that is truly amazing.   No changing of yarns, just let the spaced dyed yarn do it for you.  Your friends will be amazed.

Min 3 Max 5 

 

LEARNING HOW TO KNIT SHORT ROWS - LIZARD RIDGE AFGHAN

This is a one day 3 hour class 

Saturday Feb 4th - 10 - 1

Instructor:  Lisa of Handworks NW

Cost of Class:  $35 + materials

Advanced beginner - knows how to knit and purl; ready to knit beyond a scarf or hat.  Some familiarity reading patterns helpful, but not necessary.

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 that 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 See Store Class Policy before signing up for class. 

 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

ONE-ON-ONE HELP

Tuesday 1 - 3 pm with Ellen Farr or

Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30 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.  

BEGINNING 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: $60 and includes all the fibers used in class.

Min 4 Max 8

 

SPINNING TWO :  BUILDING ON WHAT YOU KNOW

Thurs Evenings: 7-9 pm eve

Instructor:  Laurie Weinsoft

A more intensive but quick look at spinning starting with a fresh fleece we will work on wool preparation for perfect yarn production.  Moving to clean prepared fibers, we will learn several advanced spinning techniques including spinning on the fold and plying techniques including Navaho plying, boucle and spinning very fine to nice and bulky yarns.  A large variety of fibers will be available for experimentation including hand painted rovings and carded mohair.  Beads and flash will be available as the time and interest allows.

Bring your wheel and at least 3 bobbins.

Cost of Class:  $45 and includes all fibers used in class.

 

 

Class Policy

With the cold & flu season upon us PLEASE DO NOT COME TO CLASS SICK!! We are all trying to stay healthy.

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