Get full details and register for classes by calling the store at 970-484-1998 or going online (click here). Pay in advance to schedule.  Unlimited help to complete your projects. Make up classes always available, within a reasonable time after the originally scheduled class.

 April Classes

• Learn to Knit:  $98 class includes your first project supplies.

Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18   10:00 am to 11:00 am      Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19  12:00 pm to 1:00 pm   Skill Level:  Beginner to Advancing Beginner

Relax with the rhythmic, calming motions of knitting. For your first project, choose a hat, scarf, dish cloth, or a pair of mittens.  If you already have a few skills, we’ll help you advance.

 

• Learn to Crochet:   $98 class includes your first project supplies.

Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18  11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Skill Level:  Beginner

The Learn to Crochet beginner class series will teach you the basic stitches and techniques you need to know to crochet a facecloth or dishcloth.  After completing this 3-session class, you will be well on your way to crocheting beautiful accessories or blankets.

 

• Learn to Weave:   $98 class includes use of store loom, 15% discount on project yarns.

Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18  1:00 pm to 3:00 pm      Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19  10:00 am to 12:00 pm       Saturdays, April 1, 8, 15 11:00 am to 1:00 pm     Skill Level: Beginner

Enjoy a month of weaving.  Instruction covers everything you need to know about basic drafts, design, and the successful warping and weaving of your project.  Instruction is individualized and responsive to the experience and interest of the student.  Choose to learn on a beautiful floor or simple table loom.

 

• Learn to Spin Basics:   $98 class includes 3 classes with starter fibers, and use of equipment.

Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19  3:00 pm to 4:00 pm      Skill Level:  Beginner

Have you ever wondered how those gorgeous “handspun” yarns were created?  Design your own custom yarn.  Enjoy blending colors and textures of wonderful fibers. We will start with sheep fleece.  Learn to wash, card and blend with silk and cashmere or yak…spin your unique blend into amazing handspun yarns.

 

• Learn to Crochet or Tunisian Crochet:   $98 class includes your first project supplies.

Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20  10:00 am to 11:00 am   Skill Level:  Beginner

Choose to learn traditional crochet, using a crochet hook to make consecutive loops, working one loop at a time.  Or learn Tunisian crochet (also known as Afghan crochet), which uses an elongated hook that allows you to keep several stitches on the hook, like in knitting.  After completing this 3-session class, you will be well on your way to crocheting beautiful accessories or blankets.

 

• Cat Caves:   $98 class with fiber purchase.

Thursdays, April 6, 13  1:00 pm to 4:00 pm      Skill Level:  All Levels

Learn the principles of wet felting and create a cozy home for your feline companion.  Class will be held over two sessions on Thursday mornings.

 

• Needle Felting for Kids of All Ages:   $98 class includes materials for first project.

Saturdays, April 1, 8, 15  10:00 am to 11:00 am      Skill Level:  All Levels

Needle felting uses needles and loose wool fibers to shape sculptures.  Learn to create amazing animals, birds, magical flowers, and more to decorate your home or give as gifts.

 

• April Make & Take “Introduction to Needlefelting” mini-project, one-day classes:   $22/class includes materials.  MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR EACH CLASS.

Saturdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29  9:00 am to 10:30 am      Skill Level:  All Levels
April 8:  Learn to make needle-felted spring bunnies and chicks
April 15:  Don’t Be Sheepy!  Learn to make needle-felted baby lambs.
April 22:  Learn to make “Earth Day” felted succulents.
April 29:  Learn to make felted butterflies.

 

• Navajo and Tapestry Weaving:   $98 class with yarn purchase.  Includes use of loom.

Saturdays, April 1, 8, 15  1:00 pm to 3:00 pm    Skill Level:  All Levels

In Navajo and Tapestry weaving, the warp is completely hidden allowing for your creative designs to be displayed.  This weaving style has a long and rich history. The word tapestry comes from the Old French tapisserie, meaning “to cover with heavy fabric, to carpet”.  Tapestries have been used since at least Hellenistic times.  Navajo textiles typically have strong geometric patterns.  In this class, we will learn tapestry weaving techniques, including knotted tassels, soumak, pick and pick, hatching, and interlock.  Experiment with color, texture, and fiber.  A variety of loom sizes are available for purchase.

 

• Watercolor Felting:   $98 class includes fibers for the first project.

Saturdays, April 22, 29  9:30 am to 12:30 pm      Skill Level:  All Levels

Wet felting uses the application of warm, soapy water and agitation to make wool and other fibers into the fabric known as felt.  Have fun, get messy, and create a Magical Watercolor Felted project.

 

• First Friday Spin In!

Friday, April 7  11:00 am to 3:00 pm  Open to all spinners — new or experienced.

What could be better than spinning with friends? Bring your spinning wheel, and fibers.  Stay for the afternoon, and enjoy the fun and comradery with fellow spinners!

 

• Potluck: Group Therapy and Good Times!

Fridays, April 7, 14, 21, 28  12:30 pm to 3:00 pm  Potlucks are free and open to everyone.

Come join the fun!   Informal and relaxing!  Bring your favorite treat to share and enjoy friends and conversation while you knit, crochet, weave and spin.