Scroll down to find your craft. Check back often as more classes are added weekly! To sign up for a class, please stop by the store, call (530) 642-2270, or email education@loftylous.com.
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AVENA SWEATER
by Jenn Steingass This top down sweater class is a great class for the Intermediate knitter. In this class you will learn all about top down sweater construction, adjusting stitches to fit your size, incorporating colorwork into your garment. Suggested Yarn: (see pattern for yarn choice: Dk or worsted) Class Fee: $75 Three Sessions Every other Friday with Debi Padlicki 10:00 am – 1:00pm (2 Sessions) September 29 - October 27 |
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BEGINNER'S KNITTING CLASS
Join Lofty Lou Lady Elizabeth Haines and learn how to knit. This class is specifically designed for people who want to learn to knit in a small class setting with other new knitters. Each student will receive individual attention to learn knitting vocabulary, information about yarn types and weight, simple knitting stitches and pattern reading. A simple scarf will be created. Students will want to practice, at home or at the community table at the front of the shop. Class Fee: $75 Tuesday with Elizabeth Haines 1:30pm – 4:00pm (3 Sessions) September 5 - 19 Wednesday with Elizabeth Haines 1:30pm – 4:00pm (3 Sessions) November 1 - November 15 |
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BUILDING BLOCKS
Beginner Build your confidence and skills as a knitter in this unique, 12-session class with our instructor Theresa Ainsworth. Each block will be a different stitch beginning with simpler patterns and building skills to more complicated patterns. In the last class you will learn how to seam your blocks into a beautiful sampler afghan. You will need a copy of the Building Blocks booklet by Michelle Hunter. A limited number of hard copies will be available at the shop for $21, or you can purchase a digital version through Ravelry. Class Fee: $120 Every Other Tuesday 1:30pm – 3:00pm (12 Sessions) September 26 - February 27 |
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KNITTING UNIVERSITY
Enjoy our Knitting University with five 3-hour sessions. Open to all levels, you will learn not only to improve your skills, but in every class a new shortcut, stitch, or helpful knitting tip or skill will be demonstrated. Bring a project you are currently working on or a new one you would like to start! Class Fee: $95 Saturday sessions with Linda Mathes 10:00am – 1:00pm October 7 - November 11 (skipping Oct 28) November 18 - December 16 Monday sessions with Debi Padlicki 10:00am – 1:00pm September 11 - October 9 October 16 - November 13 December 4 - January 15 (skipping 12/25 & 1/1) January 22 - February 19 2:00pm - 5:00pm New Time September 11 - October 9 October 16 - November 13 December 4 - January 15 (skipping 12/25 & 1/1) January 22 - February 19 Thursday sessions with Debi Padlicki 10:00am – 1:00pm September 14 - October 19 (skipping 9/21) October 26 - November 30 (skipping 11/23) December 7 - January 11 (skipping 12/28) January 25 - February 22 |
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KNIT OR CROCHET UNIVERSITY
Work on your own project at your own pace! This class is for those who want to take their knitting or crochet skills to the next level -- as well as for those just starting out! All skill levels are welcome! Popular instructor Theresa Ainsworth will teach you to knit or crochet, or she will help you with techniques, pattern reading, reading gauge, and more! Class fee: $95 Thursday sessions with Theresa Ainsworth 1:30 am - 4:30 pm September 7 - October 12 (skipping Sept. 23) October 19 - November 16 November 30 - December 28 Saturday sessions with Theresa Ainsworth 1:30 am - 4:30 pm October 7 - November 11 November 18 - December 16 |
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CROCHET UNIVERSITY
Enjoy our Crochet University with five 3-hour sessions. Open to all levels. Bring a project you are currently working on or a new one you would like to start! This class is for those who want to take their crochet skills to the next level -- as well as for those just starting out! All skill levels are welcome! Popular instructor Theresa Ainsworth will teach you to crochet, and she will help you with techniques, pattern reading, reading gauge, and more! Class Fee: $95 Saturday sessions with Theresa Ainsworth 1:30am – 4:30pm August 26 - September 30 (skipping Sept. 23) |
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CROCHET AS YOU WANT IT
Learn crochet or take crochet to the next level with nationally recognized designer and instructor Linda Dean! Just get the basics or gain knowledge to make you a master, this class offers crochet the way you want it! Do you want to create blankets? Sweaters? Shawls? Toys? Lace? Handbags? The only limit is your own imagination! Class fee: $95 (5 sessions), $75 (3 sessions), $35 for class drop-ins Five Sessions: Fridays with Linda Dean, 1:30 - 4:30 pm (5 sessions) September 29 - October 27 November 3 - December 8 (skipping Nov 24) |
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KNIT OR CROCHET UNIVERSITY
Work on your own project at your own pace! This class is for those who want to take their knitting or crochet skills to the next level -- as well as for those just starting out! All skill levels are welcome! Popular instructor Theresa Ainsworth will teach you to knit or crochet, or she will help you with techniques, pattern reading, reading gauge, and more! Class fee: $95 Thursday sessions with Theresa Ainsworth 1:30 am - 4:30 pm September 7 - October 12 (skipping Sept. 23) October 19 - November 16 November 30 - December 28 Saturday sessions with Theresa Ainsworth 1:30 am - 4:30 pm October 7 - November 11 November 18 - December 16 |
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WEAVING 101
Learn the fundamentals of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Join Cindee La Joure as she walks you through creating the warp and “dressing the loom.” You’ll learn hemstitching and finishing techniques. After some practice to get yourself familiar with the techniques, you’ll dive into creating your own one-of-a-kind scarf. Instructor will provide loaner looms for the class. Class fee: $75 Four Sessions: Thursdays with Cindee La Joure, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm October 19 - November 9 |
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CUSTOM CLASSES
With Nancy Fowle Let Lofty Lady Instructor Nancy Fowle know your knitting goals and she will work with you to design a class on Zoom. Possible sample courses could include but are not limited to: Socks for beginners; knitting for beginners/refresher course; lace techniques and knitting with beads; advanced knitting techniques (pattern selection/reading/modification/cast-ons/bind-offs, etc.); fixing mistakes. Classes are one-hour sessions. Class fee: $25 for a single session $40 for two sessions $55 for three sessions. As a student, you will be entitled to the regular 10% discount on yarn and notions purchased in the shop. |