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.

 January Classes

 

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

Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17   10:00 am to 11:00 am      Wednesdays, January 4, 11, 18  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 Weave:   $98 class includes use of store loom, 15% discount on project yarns.

Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17  11:00 am to 1:00 pm      Wednesdays, January 4, 11, 18  10:00 am to 12:00 pm       Saturdays, January 7, 14, 21  12:00 pm to 2:00 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 Crochet:   $98 class includes your first project supplies.

Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17  1:00 pm to 2:00 pm       Wednesdays, January 4, 11, 18  1:00 pm to 2:00 pm       Saturdays, January 7, 14, 21  1:00 p to 2:00 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.

 

• Inkle Weaving:   $98 class with yarn purchase; inkle looms available for purchase.

Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm      Skill Level:  All Levels

Inkle Weaving is a type of warp-faced weaving where the warp threads are moved up and down, while the weft remains fixed. Using a small, portable and affordable inkle loom, you can weave a variety of belts, straps, dog collars and necklaces.

 

• Knit Great Coverup Wrap:   $98 class

Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19  9:30 am to 12:00 pm      Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner

A shawl is a perfect finishing touch for any outfit.  This easy-to-knit, luxurious shawl is knit using Lambspun hand-dyed Peruvian alpaca and silk/camel yarns.  The shawl is exquisite and easy enough to make for any knitter!

 

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

Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19  11:00 am to 12:00 pm   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.

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

Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19  3:00 pm to 4:00 pm      Skill Level:  Beginner

Learn to make larger projects, shawls, scarves, etc. on a floor or table loom.  Or learn to use a small, portable and affordable inkle loom to weave a variety of belts, straps, dog collars or necklaces.  Instruction covers everything you need to know about basic drafts, design, and the successful warping and weaving of your project.  Instruction is individualized and responsible to the experience and interest of the student.

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

Thursdays, January 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.

 

• Knitting Top Down Sweaters or Two-At-A-Time Socks:   $98 class with yarn purchase.  Pattern books available for optional purchase.

Fridays, January 6, 13, 20  2:00 pm to 4:00 pm      Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner

Ready to tackle a pair of socks or a sweater?  This class is for you!  Learn to Knit Two-At-A-Time Socks or Top Down Sweaters on a circular needle.

 

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

Saturdays, January 7, 14, 21  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.

 

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

Saturdays, January 7, 14, 21  3:00 pm to 5:00 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.

 

• Wool Painting Special Workshop:   $98; includes materials.

Saturdays, January 14, 21  9:30 am to 12:00 pm      Skill Level:  Intermediate   Minimum of 4 students; maximum of 8 students

“Sunflower” Wool Painting Special Workshop!  Come and learn how to create a dreamy woolen painting without felting!  You will be guided through the process of placing wool fibers on top of a substrate, finishing by holding our image in place under a piece of glass.  Experience working with wool fiber is helpful for this intermediate workshop.  Workshop subject will be a sunflower.

 

• Funtastic Felted Yarn Bowl Special Workshop:   $98; pattern included; 20% discount on yarns purchased for class.

Saturdays, January 14, 21  1:00 pm to 3:00 pm      Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner 

Learn to make “Funtastic Felted Yarn Bowls”! Fun, quick and inspired use of bulky wool.  Perfect way to use up your scraps, leftovers from projects stash, or get a few new yarns. Required materials: 100% unbleached wool (no white, whiter or bright yellow), US Size 13-15 double-pointed needles or flexi-flip needles.

 

• First Friday Spin In!

Friday, January 6  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, January 6, 13, 20, 27  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.