May 2011 class schedule
Saturday May 7
10:30am to 12:30pm
10$ per person
Basic top down sock
A great beginner scok class! We will go over all the basics of sock knitting beginning with a baby sized sock and work it from the cuff down on double pointed needles. We will be able to finish one sock in class and you will have the skills to complete the other on your own by the time we are finished with the class! Please bring with you a double knitting to aran weight yarn and appropriate double pointed needles to match the yarn. All materials needed are available for purchase at Stix and Stones and the pattern for the class will be included.
Friday May 13
6pm to 9pm
$5 per person- with a rebate of $5 should you choose to purchase a DVD.
Lucy Neatby DVD tutorial evening!
This is an evening event open to everyone and knitters of all skill levels! We will be setting up a projection screen and DVD player at Stix and Stones for an evening of popcorn, treats, knitting and FUN! We will choose a Lucy Neatby DVD to play for the evening and follow along with her techniques, tips and tricks for whichever project we decide! Lucy's DVD tutorials are incredible and saught after as she is incredibly knowledgeable and a wonderful teacher! This will be a fun way to get to know her style a bit better and a great chance for you to see why she is so wonderful! Bring your projects to knit on or some scrap yarn and needles to practice the techniques from the video!
Saturday May 14
10am to 4pm- all day!
$75 per person- ALL materials are included with enough to bring home to create many more buttons
Make your own button class taught by Carolyn Barnett!
In this class we will go over the basics of making your very own polymer clay buttons! Make them to match an already made garment, or use them to inspire the colours and pattern of your next project! Carolyn is incredibly creative and a wonderful teacher and I cannot wait to learn all her inspirational tips and tricks for this unique class! For some inspiration on what we will be making, check out my mom's blog at http://finesewing.blogspot.com/ and see the awesome buttons she was able to make in a class taught by Carolyn! There are only 3 spaces left for this class, be sure to sign up soon!
Sunday May 15
10am to 4pm- all day
$55 per person- materials extra
Knitting machine workshop
In this class we will learn how to work on knitting machines! This is NOT cheating, it is mearly another technique to take your knitting skills to that next level- think of it like how we use sewing machines for sewing, it's not all done by hand! We will have a few machines available to use for the day but if you have your own, please bring it along so that you can set yours up and get used to the one you will continue to use after the workshop. In the class time we will make an entire child's sized hoodie out of sock yarn- self patterning sock yarn works very well for this project. If you have your own sock yarn please feel free to bring it with you for the class. We have a wide selection of sock yarns available in store for purchase at a special discount for the class.
Saturday May 21
Part #1
Saturday May 28
Part #2
10:30 to 1:30 bothh days
$25 plus materials
Your perfect summer tank!
This is a two parter class which we will be doing more of to ensure that you have the dedicated time to be able to finish a certain larger project! In this class we will be using a great summer tank top pattern as a guideline for making a fabulous summer tank top! Using a lightweight worsted weight summer yarn, we will go through all the areas of the pattern that may be changed for more design features and it will give you a feel for how you can design your own pattern through an already written pattern and see how patterns really are just "guidelines" to work from. Should you choose to keep it plain and simple or a little more intricate, this class is designed for knitters of all skill levels and even those beginners that want to take it beyond the basics and make a great fitting summer tank! Within the two classes plus some homework we WILL get this project finished by the end of class on the 28th and be able to show them off! Materials are not included- this pattern uses a worsted weight yarn- ribbon yarns work well for this project- I will be able to show you a great selection of appropriate yarns in store.
For more information on any of these classes or to sign up please call me at 705-223-8245.
***You MUST pre register for Saturday classes to ensure your space. We cannot guaruntee a space for you in a saturday class if you have not pre registered. You MUST be on time or early for classes so that we can start on time and get the most out of our class time together. It is disruptive to the teacher as well as the other students to arrive late. If you must arrive late, please ensure that you have informed me well in advance. Class costs are NON REFUNDABLE when paid in advance UNLESS I am able to fill your spot with another student. ***
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