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CLASSES

Spinning Yarns offers classes year round. We repeat our basic Pick-Your-Project Class every two months. We also occasionally run specialized classes, such as Sock Workshops. Our current schedule is listed below.

 

Pick-Your-Own-Project Class
Get the support you need to conquer knitting in our Pick-Your-Own-Project Class. Bring something you need to finish, or start a new project that you want to challenge you.  Next round starts week of September 7th.

Any level of knitter is welcome in the six-week class.
Space is limited to eight students and reserved with full payment. Cost $65.

Sundays 5 - 7pm
Mondays 9 - 11am or 6 - 8pm
Tuesdays 9 - 11am or 6 - 8pm
Wednesdays 9 - 11am or 6 - 8pm
Thursdays 9 - 11am or 6 - 8pm

Classes start first week of January, March, May, July, September, and November.

 

Saturday Specials

We are going to have a new workshop every month on the second Saturday from 9-11am.  This class is designed to introduce you to something new or help you hone your skills in a specific area.

September: Finishing Techniques

Saturday 9/11/2010, 9-11am. Cost $20

Learn some easy techniques for seaming and assembling your knitted pieces.  Please bring in an unfinished garment or several swatches, a darning needle, and some yarn.

 

October: Crochet for Knitters

Saturday 10/9/2010, 9-11am. Cost $20

Learn some basics for applying crochet edges, seaming with a crochet hook, and more! 

 

November:  Beading Your Knitting

Saturday 11/13/2010, 9-11am.  Cost $50 includes pattern and yarn

In this class we will get you going on a beaded scarf.  This scarf would make a beautiful holiday gift!  Basic knitting skills required.

 

January: Intro to Fairisle

Saturday 1/8/2011, 9-11am. Cost $50 includes pattern and yarn

You will get started on a fairisle hat using two colors of Cascade 220.  Basic knitting skills required.

 

February: Entrelac Scarf

Saturday 2/12/2011, 9-11am. Cost $50 includes pattern and yarn

We will create a lovely entrelac scarf using Mochi Plus and size 9 needles.  Basic knitting skills required.

 

March: Needle Felting Chicks

Saturday 3/12/2011, 9-11am. Cost $30 includes kit

Try your hand at needle felting with a little yellow chick.  All materials provided.

 

April: TBA

Saturday 4/9/2011, 9-11am. Cost $

 

May: Finishing Techniques

Saturday 5/14/2011, 9-11am. Cost $20

Learn some easy techniques for seaming and assembling your knitted pieces.  Please bring in an unfinished garment or several swatches, a darning needle, and some yarn.  This workshop is just in time for our UFO contest!

 

June: TBA

Saturday 6/11/2011, 9-11am. Cost $

 

July: Knitting with Kids

Saturday 7/9/2011, 9-11am. Cost $30 includes needles and yarn

Introduce kids to basic knitting skills in this workshop designed for those age 8 and up.  Size 8 needles and a skein of Lamb's Pride will be included.  No knitting experience necessary.

 

August: Intro to Magic Loop

Saturday 8/13/2011, 9-11am. Cost $25, needle and yarn extra

Get started on knitting in the round with a magic loop needle.  A 40" circular need le is required, and we recommend Addi's.  We will start you on a pair of top down basic socks using this technique.  Pattern included.  Basic knitting skills required.