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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 February 18 - March 18 March 25 - April 22 Monday sessions with Debi Padlicki 10:00am – 1:00pm January 23 – February 20 February 27 – March 27 1:30pm - 4:30pm January 23 – February 20 @ 1:30 - 4:30 pm February 27 – March 27 @ 1:30 – 4:30 pm Thursday sessions with Debi Padlicki, 10:00am – 1:00pm January 26 - February 23 March 2 - March 30 |
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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 Tuesdays with Theresa Ainsworth, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm February 7 - March 7 |
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BUILDING BLOCKS
With Theresa Ainsworth 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 February 28- August 1, 1:30 pm - 3 pm |
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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 (Or $35 for class drop-ins.) Five Sessions: Fridays with Linda Dean, 1:30 - 4:30 pm January 6 - February 3 February 24 - March 24 |
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DROP SPINDLE
with Linda Dean The history of making yarns is a long one, but the basic approach is still the same. Instructor Linda Dean will teach you how to use a drop spindle to create your own yarn, and in doing so, learn what creates various structures of the yarn itself. Learn about fibers, drafting, twist and plying, and become more comfortable in your understanding about why some yarns are your favorites and what makes others more difficult to use. Class fee: $65 February 7 March 7, 10 am - 1 pm |
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WHEEL SPINNING 102
with Jean Franklin and Bree Jernigan Take your wheel spinning to the next level with this 5-week session for the advanced beginner. In this class, expert spinner Jean Franklin, assisted by Bree Jernigan, will be covering specialty fibers such as alpaca, camel, mohair, silk, flax, and cotton. Class fee: $95 Five Sessions: Wednesdays with Jean Franklin and Bree Jernigan, 10:00am – 1:00pm Wednesday, January 25 – February 22 |
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January 12 – 26, 2023WEAVING 101 with Cindee La Joure Learn the fundamentals of weaving on a rigid-heddle loom. Join our expert weaving instructor 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 Thursdays, 1:30am – 4:30pm January 12 – 26 - FULL February 16 – March 2 |
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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. |
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Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30pm Lofty Lou’s Fiber Friends | Sequence/Marling with Clara Redwine Meeting ID: 149-754-181 | Passcode: 828287 Thursdays, 5–6pm Lofty Lou’s Fiber Friends Hour with Linda Schumacher Meeting ID: 833-889-946 | Passcode: 207828 |
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