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BEGIN KNIT PART 1 Join Lofty Lou Lady Elizabeth Haines in three 3-hour sessions; 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 10:00am – 1:00pm (3 Sessions) January 7 - January 21 February 18 - March 4 |
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BEGIN KNIT PART 2
Join Lofty Lou Lady Elizabeth Haines in three 3-hour sessions for part two of learning how to knit. This class is specifically designed as a follow up for people who have taken the Begin Knit Part 1 class or have previous knitting experience and basic skills of knit, purl and cast on and want a little more time knitting in a small class setting with other new knitters. Each student will advance at their own level on individual projects. Class Fee: 3 Session Classes - $75 Tuesday with Elizabeth Haines 10:00am – 1:00pm January 28 - February 11 April 8 - April 22 |
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LINDA MATHES KNITTING CLASSES
Enjoy Knitting with Lofty Lady Linda Mathes in five 3-hour sessions. Students of all levels (including beginners) are welcome. Bring a project you are currently working on or a new one you would like to start! New Knitters: Please select (2) skeins of Encore Chunky Yarn, or similar weight (tightly spun) yarn and size 10 ½ bamboo or wooden straight needles. Class Fee: $95, (5 sessions) Saturday sessions with Linda Mathes 10:00am – 1:00pm December 7 - January 4 February 1 - March 1 |
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DEBI PADLICKI KNITTING CLASSES
Enjoy Knitting with Debi Padlicki in five 3-hour sessions; open to students who already have the basics and are ready to improve their skills. Bring a project you are currently working on or a new one you would like to start! Requirements: Basic knowledge of knitting. Knit, Purl, cast-on, bind off, etc. Class Fee: $95 Monday sessions with Debi Padlicki 10:00am – 1:00pm December 2 - January 6 (skipping Dec. 23) Thursday sessions with Debi Padlicki 10:00am – 1:00pm December 5 - January 9 (skipping Dec. 26) |
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FIBER CRAFT CLASSES
Crochet, Knit, or explore Needle Felting Work on projects that bring you joy. Knitting or Crochet (All levels), Needle Felting and coil rope baskets. Work on your own project at your own pace! This class is for those who want to take their 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, in five 3-hour sessions; to knit, crochet, felting, or make coil rope baskets. Theresa will help you with techniques, pattern reading, reading gauge, and more! Class fee: $95, (5 sessions) Thursday sessions with Theresa Ainsworth 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm More dates coming soon Saturday sessions with Theresa Ainsworth 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm More dates coming soon |
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CHILDREN'S BEGINNING CROCHET
Join Lofty Lou Lady Ashley Thomas in four 1 1/2-hour sessions; and learn how to crochet. This class is specifically designed for children aged 8-12 who want to learn to crochet in a small class setting with other new crocheters. Each student will receive individual attention to learn crochet vocabulary, information about crochet tools, yarn types and weight, simple crochet stitches and pattern reading. By the end of the class, students will take home their own granny square scarf! Students will want to practice, at home or at the community table at the front of the shop. Class materials, including yarn and crochet hook, will be provided by the instructor. Class fee: $60 (4 Sessions) Sunday's with Ashley Thomas 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Jan 12 - Feb 2 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Jan 12 - Feb 2 |
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CROCHET AS YOU WANT IT
Learn crochet or take crochet to the next level in five 3-hour sessions; 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) $35 for class drop-ins Fridays with Linda Dean 1:30 - 4:30 pm January 10 - February 7 February 14 - March 14 March 21 - April 18 |
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FIBER CRAFT CLASSES
Crochet, Knit, or explore Needle Felting Work on projects that bring you joy. Knitting or Crochet (All levels), Needle Felting and coil rope baskets. Work on your own project at your own pace! This class is for those who want to take their 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, in five 3-hour sessions; to knit, crochet, felting, or make coil rope baskets. Theresa will help you with techniques, pattern reading, reading gauge, and more! Class fee: $95, (5 sessions) Thursday sessions with Theresa Ainsworth 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm More dates coming soon Saturday sessions with Theresa Ainsworth 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm More dates coming soon |
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SPINNING 101
Learn how to make your own yarn on a spinning wheel from Lofty Lou Lady Bree Jernigan. You’ll have the opportunity to try out a variety of fibers in this fun and informative class. Bring your own wheel or use one provided by the instructor which you can take home on loan for a nominal fee. Must pre-register for this class, to receive necessary special instructions. Class Fee: $95; plus $15 (cash) supply fee due on first day of class Wednesday sessions with Bree Jernigan 10:00am – 1:00pm January 8 - February 5 |
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SPINNING 102
Take your wheel spinning to the next level with this 5-week session for the advanced beginner. In this class, Lofty Lou Lady Bree Jernigan will be covering specialty fibers such as alpaca, camel, mohair, silk, flax, and cotton. Must pre-register for this class, to receive necessary special instructions. Class Fee: $95; plus $15 (cash) supply fee due on first day of class Check back for more classes this winter |
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WEAVING 101
Learn the fundamentals of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Join Lofty Lou Lady 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 Saturday sessions with Cindee La Joure 10:00 am - 1:00 pm January 11 - January 25 |
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WEAVING 102
Check back for more times Must pre-register for this class, to receive necessary special instructions. Class fee: $75 Check back for more classes this winter. |
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WEAVING 103 - PICK-UP STICKS
Adventure beyond the standard weave on a rigid heddle loom by joining Lofty Lou Lady Cindee La Joure as she teaches you how to use pickup sticks to create lacy and textured patterns. You will weave a complete scarf in this class with three different weave patterns and learn new techniques to implement in your future projects. The class is open to students who have taken Weaving 101 or know how to load a loom. Instructor will provide loaner looms for the class. Must pre-register for this class, to receive necessary special instructions. Class fee: $75 Check back for more classes this winter. |
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WEAVING, CLASPED-WEFT SCARF
In this quick two-session class, open to students who have taken Weaving 101 and/or know how to load a loom, students will create an elegant scarf. Join Lofty Lou Lady Cindee La Joure as you create your one-of-a-kind scarf using the clasped-weft technique. Clasped-weft weaving is a plain weave with doubled-up wefts in contrasting colors. The key to the effect is that the wefts are interlocked, creating unique effects. For this scarf, select two contrasting solid or tonal-colored yarns and a complementary variegated yarn that will bridge the two contrasting colors in the center of the scarf. Instructor will provide loaner looms for the class. Must pre-register for this class to receive necessary special instructions. Class fee: $50 Friday sessions with Cindee La Joure 10:00 am - 1:00 pm November 16 - December 21 (Skipping Nov. 30) |
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WEAVING - PILLOWS!
Is two your lucky number? It is with this class! Join Lofty Lady Cindee La Joure as she teaches you two new weaving styles while you weave two decorative pillow covers using two yarns. One pillow will be woven using a clasped weft technique and the other pillow in an offset Danish medallion pattern. While these are slower weave patterns than plain weave, the results are beautiful. Clasped Weft weaving is a plain weave with doubled-up wefts in contrasting colors. The key to the effect is that the wefts are interlocked, creating unique effects. You can use clasped weft to make random lines of color or random shapes, or you can be more strategic and build up geometric shapes. Danish Medallion weaving is a finger-controlled technique where sections of warp and weft are grouped together to create a pattern. This weave structure uses a third thicker yarn weft to draw the fabric up into medallion shapes. Both pillow covers are woven on one warp. Seam sewing and optional zipper not done in class. The class is open to students who have taken Weaving 101 or know how to load a loom. The instructor will provide loaner looms for the class. Must pre-register for this class, to receive necessary special instructions. Class fee: $75 Check back for more classes this winter. |
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WEAVING - KITCHEN TOWELS!
Join Lofty Lou Lady Cindee La Joure and learn the waffle weave structure while you weave a set of kitchen towels. You can choose to design your towels with stripes or checks in a variety of color combinations to make the towels uniquely yours. instructor, Cindee La Joure, will provide loaner rigid heddle looms for the class. Prerequisite: Weaving 101 or know how to load a loom. Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner Must pre-register for this class, to receive necessary special instructions Class fee: $75 Check back for more classes this winter. |
For needle felting, see Fiber Craft University