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.

  Summer Schedule:

Tues Morning 10 - noon - Instructor Francoise Weeks - 4 weeks - $50 (please see class policy)

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

 Most of our teachers are taking the summer off, and will start up again after Labor Day.  

  

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

Min 4 Max 10

                                       Special Knitting Workshops

BEGINNING KNITTING

Saturday: Sat May 8th & 15th - 9:30 - Noon or Sat June 19 & 26th - 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 : Call store for dates

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 1

 FRENCH PRESS FELTED SLIPPER

This is a one day 3 hour class

Saturday June 12th - 10am - 1pm

Instructor:  Lisa Carney - Fenton

Cost of Class:  $40

This is a new pattern that we are carrying in the store, but it can be tricky, so Lisa has rewritten a much easier version for her class.  You will knit one slipper in the class, and if you don't get it done during class time, you will be able to walk away with clear instructions on completing this darling slipper.  We have a pair on display in the store.

Supplies:  You will need to purchase the pattern, yarn and needles before class.

This class is for intermediate knitters, but could be for someone who is looking to do their first felting project.  You need to know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease.

Min: 4 people

LEARNING HOW TO KNIT SHORT ROWS - LIZARD RIDGE AFGHAN

This is a one day 3 hour class 

Saturday call store for dates

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

Friday Afternoon - 12:15 - 1:30 - Instructor Judy Smitke

Dont have time for a class but need help with your project?  Sign up 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 Evening: The 2nd & 3rd Thurs of each month  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

 

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