8/3 – Beginning Knit Class, 2 sessions

Session Dates: August 3rd and 24th, Saturdays

Times: 10:30 pm to 12:00 pm

Teacher: Terry Brezinsky

Terry loves to help students learn the art of knitting. This class has two sessions. This class includes yarn, needles, accessories, patterns, and professional instruction to complete glove and hat projects.

In session one, you will learn how to cast on, complete the knit stitch, and bind off. The homework will be a pair of cute wrist warmers.

8/3 – Beginning Crochet Class, 2 sessions

Session Dates: August 3rd and 24th, Saturdays at 1:00 pm

Length: 1.5 hours

Teacher: Terry Brezinsky

Terry loves to help students learn the art of crochet. This class has two sessions. This class includes yarn, hook, accessories, patterns, and professional instruction to complete wrist warmers and hat projects.

In session one, you will learn how to make a chain, how to turn, and single crochet stitch. The homework will be a pair of cute wrist warmers.

Session 2, you will learn to Double Crochet and weave in your ends. The homework will be a warm hat.

8/3 – Two Handed Fair Isle Technique, 2 sessions

Session Dates: August 3rd and 10th, Saturdays at 1:00 pm

Length: 1.5 hours

Teacher: Karla Winterscheidt

Have you ever wanted to knit fair isle? If so, learn the two-handed fair isle technique and make some cute wrist warmers. In this class, you will learn how to select the best colors for the fair isle, hold the yarn in your left and right hand, knit the fair isle in the round, and pick up the floats with either yarn color in either hand. Even though it’s SUPER-HOT outside, come enjoy the cool temps in the yarn store and get a head start on cute fair isle gifts for your family and friends!

Prerequisites: knit stitch, long tail cast on, and knitting in the round.

Supplies Needed for Class: Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors, 40 grams of background color and 20 grams of each for two other colors. Long US 6-8 circular needle for magic loop knitting, depending on tension (we will offer 10% off supplies purchased at the day of class). Plus an open mind to using non dominant hand.

8/7 – Beginning Knit Class, 2 sessions

Session Dates: August 7th and 28th, Wednesdays

Times: 10:30 pm to 12:00 pm

Teacher: Terry Brezinsky

Terry loves to help students learn the art of knitting. This class has two sessions. This class includes yarn, needles, accessories, patterns, and professional instruction to complete glove and hat projects.

In session one, you will learn how to cast on, complete the knit stitch, and bind off. The homework will be a pair of cute wrist warmers.

Session 2, you will continue to learn how to cast on and bind off, along with learning the purl stitch. The homework will be a warm hat.

8/8 – Beginning Crochet Class, 2 sessions

Session Dates: August 8th and 29th, Thursdays at 10:30 am

Length: 1.5 hours

Teacher: Terry Brezinsky

Terry loves to help students learn the art of crochet. This class has two sessions. This class includes yarn, hook, accessories, patterns, and professional instruction to complete wrist warmers and hat projects.

In session one, you will learn how to make a chain, how to turn, and single crochet stitch. The homework will be a pair of cute wrist warmers.

Session 2, you will learn to Double Crochet and weave in your ends. The homework will be a warm hat.

8/10 – Introduction to Tri Loom Weaving

Saturday, August 10th at 10:30 am

Length: 5 hours, with 30 minute lunch break

Teacher: Karen Rizzo

This is an introduction class which teaches you how to weave a triangle cloth on a triangle loom. We will use a tri loom, variegated yarn, and a Tunisian crochet hook. Tri loom cloths can be made into a variety of items such as shawls, scarves, table runners, hats, gloves and many more things. This weaving technique is very simple and you take home a beautiful piece.

Supplies for class will be provided and you will take home a small kerchief.

8/10 – Free Felting Class

Saturday, August 10th at 10:30 am

Length: 2.0 hours

Teacher: Suzy Gammill

The kids are heading back to school. Now is the time for you to learn something new!  Ever wanted to know what’s involved with Felting as an art form?  This FREE introduction to felting will focus on the different types of felting, fibers used in both needle felting and wet felting and the tools used in both felting styles.  This class is a great start to begin your felting journey, ensuring that you understand the tools, fibers, and options available.  It is a lecture class with handouts for you to take home.  We will have tools and fibers available during the discussion.  

8/14 – Amigurumi Unicorn, 2 sessions

Session Dates: August 14th & 28th, Wednesdays at 1:00 pm

Class Length: 1.5 hours

Teacher: Karla Winterscheidt

Learn amigurumi best practices and make this adorable unicorn! Students will learn how to crochet a magic ring that is the start for almost all amigurumi projects, reading an amigurumi pattern, eye placement, and sewing techniques for seaming all the amigurumi pieces together. After this class, you’ll be ready to create a menagerie of magical creatures.

Prerequisites: single crochet and crochet in the round

Yarn is included with this class. All you need to bring is your E,F, or G crochet hook depending on your tension, plus a locking stitch marker, tapestry needle, and black embroidery floss. Plus, the pattern from Ravelry: Amigurumi Unicorn by Lauren Espy.

8/17 – Tatting Class

Session Date: August 17th, Saturday

Time: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Teacher: Members of the Lacemakers Guild of Oklahoma

If you have never tatted, you will learn the art of tatting with the assistance of knowledgeable tatters from the Lacemakers Guild of Oklahoma. If you tat, you will learn new techniques and continue your journey with future tatting projects.

Beginners will be supplied to tat this cute butterfly.

8/17 – Bobbin Lace Class

Session Date: August 17th, Saturday

Time: 1:00 am to 3:30 pm

Teacher: Members of the Lacemakers Guild of Oklahoma

Beginners will learn the art of bobbin lace with the assistance of knowledgeable tatters from the Lacemakers Guild of Oklahoma. If you already know a few techniques, sign up and continue learning.

Supplies for beginners will be available to you as you learn to tat this neat bookmarker.

8/17 – Amigurumi Unicorn, 2 sessions

Session Dates:  August 17th & 31st, Saturdays at 1:00 pm

Class Length: 1.5 hours

Teacher: Karla Winterscheidt

Learn amigurumi best practices and make this adorable unicorn! Students will learn how to crochet a magic ring that is the start for almost all amigurumi projects, reading an amigurumi pattern, eye placement, and sewing techniques for seaming all the amigurumi pieces together. After this class, you’ll be ready to create a menagerie of magical creatures.

Prerequisites: single crochet and crochet in the round

Yarn is included with this class. All you need to bring is your E,F, or G crochet hook depending on your tension, plus a locking stitch marker, tapestry needle, and black embroidery floss. Plus, the pattern from Ravelry: Amigurumi Unicorn by Lauren Espy.

8/22 – Beginning Peg Loom Class

Thursday, August 22nd at 10:30am

Class Length: 2 hours

Teacher: Terry Brezinsky

Give weaving with a peg loom a try. You will learn to warp the looms and a simple weaving technique while making a mat using wool rug salvages. You will learn about different variations of peg loom weaving.

There are no prerequisites for this class. All materials are provided, including the loom rental.

8/24 – Basic Introduction to Rigid Heddle Weaving

Saturday, August 24th at 10:00am

Class Length: 2 hours

Teacher: Angela Childress

Are you interested in weaving your own cloth? Or just looking for something new to put your yarn stash to use? This class is designed to be a very basic introduction to weaving on a rigid heddle loom. You will learn how to warp a loom, and then begin to practice weaving a plain weave. Finishing techniques will also be discussed. class price includes all supplies for the class. Looms are available for in class use and student should not expect to complete a project in class. If you purchase a loom in store, or bring your loom, we can warp your loom for a small project to complete at home.

There are no prerequisites for this class. All materials are provided, including the loom rental.

8/31 – Beginning Peg Loom Class

Saturday, August 31st at 10:30am

Class Length: 2 hours

Teacher: Terry Brezinsky

Give weaving with a peg loom a try. You will learn to warp the looms and a simple weaving technique while making a mat using wool rug salvages. You will learn about different variations of peg loom weaving.

There are no prerequisites for this class. All materials are provided, including the loom rental.

8/31 – Caring for your Spinning Wheel

Saturday, August 31st at 1:00 pm

Class Length: 3 hours

Teacher: Angela Childress

Did you just purchase a spinning wheel and want to know how to care for your wheel?  Do you have an antique wheel that needs some minor TLC?    Or are you still looking to purchase a spinning wheel and want to know how to care for your future friend from the start?

This class is for you!   In this class participants will work hands on with their own wheel to learn how to maintain the wood, oil the vital parts, and keep your spinning wheel in tip top shape.    We will also begin to put together a spinner’s tool kit, for you to finish at home.

Our spinning wheels work hard for us, and in this class we learn how to care for them!      We will also go over minor restoration repairs and discuss resources for more involved repairs. 

Class participants will need to bring their own spinning wheels. Or if you do not yet have a spinning wheel, two will be available for hands on practice.