CLASSES
Spinning Yarns offers classes year round. We repeat our basic Pick-Your-Project Class every two months. We also run specialized workshops each month on the second Saturday of that month. 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 after New Year's, the first week of January.
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 Rachel Towne
Mondays 9-11am Heather Anderson
Mondays 6-8pm Amy Creighton
Tuesdays 9-11am Margot Erdmann
Tuesdays 6-8pm Rachel Towne
Wednesdays 9-11am Heather Anderson
Wednesdays 6-8pm Margot Erdmann
Thursdays 6-8pm Amy Creighton
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.
January: Intro to Fairisle
Saturday 1/14/2012, 9-11am. Cost $40 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 2/11/2012, 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: Intro to Magic Loop
Saturday 3/10/2012, 9-11am. Cost $25, needle and yarn extra
Get started on knitting in the round with a magic loop needle. A 40" circular needle 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.
April: Intro to Double Knitting
Saturday 4/14/2012, 9-11am. Cost $50, includes pattern and yarn.
Learn this fun technique of making a double sided fabric with two colors of yarn. You will create a scarf using Kid Silk Haze. Please bring size 8 knitting needles. Basic knitting skills required.
May: Finishing Techniques
Saturday 5/12/2012, 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: To Be Announced
Saturday 6/9//2012, 9-11am. Cost $
July: Knitting with Kids
Saturday 7/14/2012, 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 8/11/2012, 9-11am. Cost $25, needle and yarn extra
Get started on knitting in the round with a magic loop needle. A 40" circular needle 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.
September: Finishing Techniques
Saturday 9/15/2012, 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.
November: Beading Your Knitting
Saturday 11/10/2012, 9-11am. Cost $50 includes pattern, beads, 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.