Barbara Sue and Cat Bordhi (herself!) at TNNA in San Diego.
We offer classes in needlepoint, knitting and crochet for all skill levels.
We go out of our way - all the way to San Diego, in fact - to be sure our classes are the best. Through The National Needlearts Association, we take classes from top industry professionals. We've taken classes from the fiber-world rock stars, and we're delighted to bring their creative and technical insights to the store. You'll learn what we've learned from the likes of...
Cat Borhdi - innovative sock architecture and techniques; Melissa Leapman - creative cable designs; Sally Melville - color work; Lucy Neatby - finishing garments and fixing mistakes; Elise Duvekot - Knit One Below, the latest knitting innovation; Phillipa Turnbull - elegant and articulate crewel work; Rosalie Peters-Bourque - advanced needlepoint technique.
Here's what's on tap this fall & winter. If you don't see what you want when you want it, private lessons can be arranged - just give us a call.
Beginning Knitting |
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| level: | Beginner |
| date: | Saturday, May 18, 11:30-1:30 |
| make: | An organic cotton washcloth |
| learn: | Learn knit & purl stitches |
| bring: | Your smiling self |
| fee: | $30 (Includes all materials and instructions) |
Needlepoint Sampler |
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| level: | Advanced beginner |
| date: | Saturday, June 1, 11:30-1:30 |
| make: | Needlepoint sampler |
| learn: | Learn 12 needlepoint stitches plus basketweave with a personal monogram |
| bring: | Scissors |
| fee: | $60 (includes yarn, canvas, stretcher bars, and instruction) |
Magic Loop Socks, Top Down |
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| level: | Advanced beginner |
| date: | Saturdays June 8, 15, & 29, 11-:30-1:30 |
| make: | Socks |
| learn: | Magic Loop technique using long circular needle |
| bring: | your bag of stitching tchotchkes |
| fee: | $65 (includes all yarn, 40” circular needle, patterns, and instruction) |
Boo Kitty |
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| level: | Intermediate Stitcher |
| date: | Friday, August 2. Must sign up by July 1 (to order materials), 11:30 - 3:30 |
| make: | a perr-fectly adorable halloween friend |
| learn: | fun embellishment stitches |
| bring: | Scissors |
| fee: | $130, includes Lunch, needlepoint thread, stitch guide & instruction |
Christmas Stocking |
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| level: | Advanced beginner Knit |
| date: | Saturday, September 21, 11-:30-1:30 |
| make: | Traditional Knitted Christmas Sock |
| learn: | essential sock knitting techniques |
| bring: | #7x16” circ & #7 dpn |
| fee: | $50, includes yarn, pattern & instruction |
Jingle Needlepoint Sampler |
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| level: | Intermediate Stitcher |
| date: | Thursday, Oct 17, 12:00 - 3:00 |
| make: | Companion to last years Joy Sampler |
| learn: | a myriad of specialty stitches and techniques |
| bring: | your bag of stitching tchotchkes |
| fee: | $90 (includes canvas, stitch guide, threads, beads) AND, as an option, we have made arrangements with M. Smart to have your piece framed for an additional $45. |
Call (803) 644-0990 right away to reserve your space in class or to get more information on prerequisite skill levels, home work assignments, what to bring and so forth. Don't forget to sign up for our email newsletters - we'll keep you posted on new classes, new stuff and upcoming special events.
Make something you will be proud of.
