Classes
We offer a variety of classes to help you get started on your fiber adventures - knitting, crocheting, spinning, felting, fitting, designing, as well as technique and information seminars. Below is a brief description of the available classes each month. For more detailed information (cost, needed materials, techniques taught, etc.) please click on the link provided after each class description.
To sign-up for a class, either drop by the shop to sign-up at the counter or call the shop and Maurine will sign you up. (541-936-4677)
We offer a variety of classes to help you get started on your fiber adventures - knitting, crocheting, spinning, felting, fitting, designing, as well as technique and information seminars. Below is a brief description of the available classes each month. For more detailed information (cost, needed materials, techniques taught, etc.) please click on the link provided after each class description.
To sign-up for a class, either drop by the shop to sign-up at the counter or call the shop and Maurine will sign you up. (541-936-4677)
October Classes
STRANDED KNITTING 101: Wednesdays - October 9, 16, & 23 from 4-6 p.m.
Description: Learn how to knit with and follow patterns with two or more colors. If you are like me, and love playing with colors when you knit, then this class is just the ticket. You will learn how to carry yarn, creating floats, how to add designs to your work, and how to read patterns. And, have fun with color! For more details, click here: Stranded Knitting 101
Description: Learn how to knit with and follow patterns with two or more colors. If you are like me, and love playing with colors when you knit, then this class is just the ticket. You will learn how to carry yarn, creating floats, how to add designs to your work, and how to read patterns. And, have fun with color! For more details, click here: Stranded Knitting 101
DOUBLE KNITTING 101: Wednesdays - October 9, 16, & 23- 1-3 p.m. OR Saturdays - OCT 5, 12, & 19 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Description: Learn how to knit two sides at the same time! With this skill, you can make reversible hats and bags, create pockets, and make other unique features. In the class, you will learn the basics of double knitting while making a small bag. For more details, click here: Double Knitting 101.
(If you have experience double knitting and are interested in knitting a hat or something other than a small bag, please contact this Jessica Wells [Jessica Jamison-Wells, jkwells@centurytel.net] to arrange for a Double Knitting 102 class).
Description: Learn how to knit two sides at the same time! With this skill, you can make reversible hats and bags, create pockets, and make other unique features. In the class, you will learn the basics of double knitting while making a small bag. For more details, click here: Double Knitting 101.
(If you have experience double knitting and are interested in knitting a hat or something other than a small bag, please contact this Jessica Wells [Jessica Jamison-Wells, jkwells@centurytel.net] to arrange for a Double Knitting 102 class).
PORTUGUESE KNITTING: Thursdays - October 10, 17, & 24 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Description: A style of knitting used by many other countries that minimizes wrist, arm, and finger strain. It is done using primarily you thumbs to move the yarn. This is a basic knitting class being offered for the first time. You will learn how to do basic knits and purls as well as lace knitting , decreasing and increasing. This is a beginning class. For more details, click here: Portuguese Knitting.
Description: A style of knitting used by many other countries that minimizes wrist, arm, and finger strain. It is done using primarily you thumbs to move the yarn. This is a basic knitting class being offered for the first time. You will learn how to do basic knits and purls as well as lace knitting , decreasing and increasing. This is a beginning class. For more details, click here: Portuguese Knitting.
MAGIC LOOP CHRISTMAS HOLLY SOCKS: Saturdays - Oct. 5, 12, & 19 from 11AM to 2 PM OR Tuesdays - Oct. 8, 15, & 22 from 1 to 4 PM.
Description: Using the Magic Loop technique, we will be knitting a Christmas Holly designed sock (one sock at a time). This is a traditional sock pattern (cuff down, heel flap, turned heel, and gusset). For more details, click here Magic Loop Christmas Holly Socks.
Description: Using the Magic Loop technique, we will be knitting a Christmas Holly designed sock (one sock at a time). This is a traditional sock pattern (cuff down, heel flap, turned heel, and gusset). For more details, click here Magic Loop Christmas Holly Socks.
KNITTING 101: Saturdays - October 12, 19, & 26 from 2 to 4 PM.
Description: Knitting is a rich craft with a wealth of stitches, patterns, and yarns you can use to make clothing, toys, and gifts. Start your knitting adventure by learning the basic stitches, tools, and practices that will produce professional results. For more details about this class click here: Knitting 101
Description: Knitting is a rich craft with a wealth of stitches, patterns, and yarns you can use to make clothing, toys, and gifts. Start your knitting adventure by learning the basic stitches, tools, and practices that will produce professional results. For more details about this class click here: Knitting 101
CROCHET 101: Saturdays - October 5, 12, & 19 from 2-3 PM
Description: Learn basic stitches, e.g. chain stitch, single crochet, & double crochet. For more details, click here Crochet 101.
Description: Learn basic stitches, e.g. chain stitch, single crochet, & double crochet. For more details, click here Crochet 101.
November Classes
CROCHET 102: Saturdays - November 2, 9, & 16 from 2 to 3 PM.
Description: Learn how to read a pattern (instructions, abbreviations, stitch combinations, etc.). Learn circulator crocheting, in-the-round crocheting. Tips & Tricks. For more details, click here Crochet 102.
Description: Learn how to read a pattern (instructions, abbreviations, stitch combinations, etc.). Learn circulator crocheting, in-the-round crocheting. Tips & Tricks. For more details, click here Crochet 102.
KNITTING 102: Saturdays - November 16, 23, & 30 from 2 to 4 PM.
Description: In order to shape your knitting and create decorative stitch patterns, you will need to know how to increase and decrease stitches. In this class you will learn the elastic cast-on, three increase stitches, three decrease stitches, and the an elastic bind-off. For more details, please click here: Knitting 102.
Description: In order to shape your knitting and create decorative stitch patterns, you will need to know how to increase and decrease stitches. In this class you will learn the elastic cast-on, three increase stitches, three decrease stitches, and the an elastic bind-off. For more details, please click here: Knitting 102.
December Classes
CROCHET 101: Saturdays - December 7, 14, & 21 from 2-3 PM.
Description: Learn basic stitches, e.g. chain stitch, single crochet, & double crochet. For more details, click here Crochet 101.
Description: Learn basic stitches, e.g. chain stitch, single crochet, & double crochet. For more details, click here Crochet 101.