Winter 2012 Class Schedule

Posted by on Dec 22, 2011 in Classes, Crochet, Cross Stitch, Featured, General Announcement, Knitting, Needlework, New & Exciting, News | 0 comments

Class Policies

All students receive 20% off class supplies!

 

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Registration at least 24 hours in advance of class is required. Full payment is due at or before start of class. Classes must have a minimum of 3 students with exceptions at the discretion of the teacher. Unless a class does not run, class fees are non-refundable except as credit towards future classes.

Due to technical difficulties, online registration is not currently up and running. Please call us at 541-734-8800 or email us at info@miyarn.com to reserve your class space.

 

Spinning classes (drop spindle and spinning wheel) are available by appointment.  Call Gogi @ 541-301-8729 to set up a private lesson.

Skill Level Key: Ultimate Beginner = no stars, Beginner = *, Intermediate = **, Advanced = ***

 

 

 

Knitting

 

Knitting Level I:

Knitting from the Beginning

The fabulous foundational fundamentals to the world of knitting lie right here, where the introductory tools of knitting and purling are grasped.  Learn how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off as handily useful, handmade dishcloths are created by YOU!  Sequentially, confidence, and skills build, and one may venture into learning to increase and decrease stitches while fashioning a lovely baby alpaca scarf.

  • Teacher: Karen
  • Date(s): January 10, 17, & 24
  • Time(s): 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Cost: $45.00

 

Knitting Level II:

Hats Off to You!*

As a progression of the beginning knitting class, knitting skills are honed and sharpened as a warm, snuggly hat is knitted.  The introduction to reading a pattern, knitting in the round, and simple pattern modifications remain the highlights of this excellent class.

 

Ravel It!

  • Teacher: Karen
  • Date(s): February 7, 14, & 21
  • Time(s): 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Cost: $45.00

 

Knitting Level III:

Seamless Sweater – SERIOUSLY!**

If seams are a bother, this is the class for you.  Fashion a sweater without them!  This tiny version shall be completed in a snap and will equip you with all the invaluable techniques necessary to create one in a larger size of your choice.

Ravel It

  • Teacher: Karen
  • Date(s): March 6, 13, & 20
  • Time(s): 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Cost: $45.00

 

Knitting Level IV:

A Sweater for You!**

Knit a seamless sweater custom fit to YOU!  Take the next step in your knitting by learning simple modifications that will turn an ordinary sweater into an extraordinary part of your wardrobe.

  • Teacher: Erika
  • Date(s): January 3, 17, 31 & February 7
  • Time(s): 6:00pm – 7:30pm
  • Cost: $60.00

 

Basic Socks on Double Point Needles**

Students will learn basic sock construction using double-pointed needles. Choose the gauge of yarn to yield the type of sock you want. We will all use the same pattern with the same stitch count. Skills needed for this class: long-tail cast on, K2tog, SSK, knit, and purl.

  • Teacher: Renee
  • Date(s): February 5, 12, & 19
  • Time(s): 11:00am – 12:00pm
  • Cost: $45.00

 

All About Seams

~WORKSHOP~

So you have knit your sweater but now it is time to sew it together.  Your finishing can make it fabulous or slightly embarrassing.  But don’t panic!  Sonja will teach you all the tricks to make your seams seem more beautiful than you could imagine.  Don’t let bad finishing ruin a great sweater!

  • Teacher: Sonja
  • Date(s): January 14
  • Time(s): 11:00am – 1:00pm
  • Cost: $30.00

 

Baby Booties with Needle Felting Embellishment**

These little Mary Jane Booties are adorable whether you make them all one color with a cute button, or embellish them with needle felting.  Students will learn how to make an i-cord, and learn the basics of needle felting.

  • Teacher: Heather
  • Date(s): January 9, 16, & 23
  • Time(s): 6:00pm – 7:30pm
  • Cost: $45.00

Ravel It!

 

Buttercup Scarf/Wrap** (2 Sessions)

~MINI CLASS~

Learn bobbles, lace, and short rows while knitting this unique wrap.

Ravel It!

  • Teacher: Erika
  • Cost: $30.00
Session 1
  • Date(s): February 5 & 12
  • Time(s): 10:30am – 12:00pm
Session 2
  • Date(s): March 10 & 17
  • Time(s): 10:30am – 12:00pm

 

 

Fair Isle Hat***

Choose from several interesting hat patterns by Nancy Shroyer and knit your own colorful hat.  The mystery of knitting with multiple colors will be unlocked and made simple in this class.

  • Teacher: Sonja
  • Date(s): January 12, 19, & 26
  • Time(s): 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Cost: $45.00

Felted Hat* (2 Sessions)

It’s winter time, so stay warm with your head covered!  Learn how to knit a classy felted hat with a brim that is wind resistant and water repellent.

Ravel It!

  • Teacher: Gogi
  • Cost: $40.00
Session 1
  • Date(s): January 9, 16, & 23
  • Time(s): 11:00am – 1:00pm
Session 2
  • Date(s): February 13, 20, & 27
  • Time(s): 11:00am – 1:00pm

 

 

Knotted Slippers**

~MINI CLASS~

Learn to knit these adorable slippers!  This mini class is power-packed, covering Magic Loop, picking up stitches, fitting slippers, knitting with yarn doubled, kitchner vs three needle bind off, and suede soles vs puffy paint soles.

Ravel It!

  • Teacher: Terri
  • Date(s): February 1 & 8
  • Time(s): 6:00pm – 7:30pm
  • Cost: $35.00

Class Supply List

 

Lace, Beads, & Fingerless Mitts**

These great fingerless mitts will delight you, warm your hands, and fill your brain with new skills!  Lace Chart reading, converting a pattern from knitting flat to “in the round”, hooking beads into projects, simple lace stitches, joining in the round, weaving in ends, Magic Loop, importance of gauge, life lines in lace, and more!

Ravel It!

  • Teacher: Terri
  • Date(s): January 22, 29, & February 5
  • Time(s): 1:00pm – 2:30pm
  • Cost: $45.00

 

Let’s Brioche!**

~WORKSHOP~

Brioche is back in style, just in time for the new year!  Resolve to learn this great textural stitch while learning how to cast on and bind off for brioche, what brioche is, brioche knit, brioche purl, knitting brioche in the round, and life lines.

  • Teacher: Terri
  • Date(s): February 19
  • Time(s): 1:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Cost: $25.00

 

Modular Fan Shawl** (3 Sessions)

~WORKSHOP~

Modular knitting at its finest!  Learn the secrets of modular knitting with this beautiful scalloped lace wrap.

  • Teacher: Erika
  • Cost: $25.00
Session 1
  • Date(s): January 14
  • Time(s): 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Session 2
  • Date(s): February 26
  • Time(s): 10:30am – 12:30pm
Session 3
  • Date(s): March 21
  • Time(s): 10:30am – 12:30pm

 


 

Newsie Hat***

Knitted all in one piece, this timeless classic hat is sure to please, whether you have a little boy in mind, man or woman.

Ravel It!

  • Teacher: Heather
  • Date(s): January 10, 17, & 24
  • Time(s): 6:00pm – 7:30pm
  • Cost: $45.00

 

Nordic Gloves***

You will learn how to make winter gloves using the Fair Isle technique.  These beautiful gloves were featured on the cover of this fall’s Vogue Knitting magazine and are sure to be a hit with any winter outfit.  Why not take Fair Isle to a whole new level?

Ravel It!

  • Teacher: Sonja
  • Date(s): February 2, 9, & 16
  • Time(s): 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Cost: $45.00

Pleated Ballet Flats**

~WORKSHOP~

Ballet flats are comfortable, stylish, and fun to knit!  This one-day workshop is power-packed, covering picking up stitches, short row shaping, fitting slippers, non-skid soles, & Magic Loop.

Ravel It!

  • Teacher: Terri
  • Date(s): February 12
  • Time(s): 12:30pm – 5:00pm
  • Cost: $35.00

Class Supply List

 

What’s Your Yarn IQ?  (3 Sessions)

~WORKSHOP~

This one day workshop will give you the knowledge you’ll need to make the best choice of matching the right yarn to the right project. If you have a large yarn stash and don’t know what to make with it, this workshop is for!

  • Teacher:Gogi
  • Cost: $25.00
Session 1
  • Date(s): January 26
  • Time(s): 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Session 2
  • Date(s): February 23
  • Time(s): 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Session 3
  • Date(s): March 15
  • Time(s): 11:30am – 1:00pm

 

Whisper Vest Workshop*

~MINI CLASS~

Learn to make this lighter-than-air vest in one easy class.  We will show you how to customize this vest for your body.  This is a super simple project that will be a fun knit-a-long.  Bring a sack lunch and we’ll provide the drinks and dessert!

  • Teacher: Sonja
  • Date(s): February 4
  • Time(s): 10:30am – 2:00pm
  • Cost: $30.00

 

 

Crochet

 

Crochet Level I:

Kitchen Keepers

Learn the basic stitches of crochet while making something you can use at home. This class covers chaining, single crochet and double crochet.

  • Teacher: Heather
  • Date(s): January 18, 25, & February 1
  • Time(s): 6:00pm – 7:30pm
  • Cost: $45.00

 

Crochet Level II:

‘Round the House*

Crochet in the round is the next step for those just beginning.  Learn how to crochet in the round with this double layered pot holder.  Students must be familiar with basic crochet stitches (chain, single crochet, double crochet).

  • Teacher: Heather
  • Date(s): February 8, 15, & 22
  • Time(s): 6:00pm – 7:30pm
  • Cost: $45.00

 

Doris Chan Sweater**

This great crochet sweater will be finished before the weather is too warm to wear it.  Made from the top down with no seams, you’ll be saying that this sweater is “No Sweat”!

Ravel It!

  • Teacher: Liisa
  • Date(s): February 2, 9, & 16
  • Time(s): 6:00pm – 7:30pm
  • Cost: $45.00

Felted Austen Cap*

Introduce the young girl in your life to the fashionable pleasures on Austen with this felted hat.  Trimmed with flowers and leaves, nothing could be simpler or sweeter.

  • Teacher: Heather
  • Date(s): February 13, 20, & 27
  • Time(s): 6:00pm – 7:30pm
  • Cost: $45.00

RAVEL IT!

 

Tunisian Crochet*  (2 Sessions)

~WORKSHOP~

Tunisian has the look of knit with the simplicity of crochet.  Learn the basic stitches in this one-day workshop and you’ll be able to break out on your own in no time.

  • Teacher: Liisa
  • Cost: $45.00
Session 1
  • Date(s): January 14
  • Time(s): 10:30am – 1:30pm
Session 2
  • Date(s): February 19
  • Time(s): 12:30pm – 3:30pm

 

Needlework & Framing

 

Beginning Counted Cross Stitch (2 Sessions)

Searching for some needlework to occupy the upcoming “stormy season“?  Why not give counted cross-stitch a try? In this class Peggy will teach you all you wanted to learn about counted cross-stitch and were afraid to ask(?)  It’s EASY to learn, it’s FUN, it’s RELAXING, and it’s beee-uti-ful!!  Class project provided.

  • Teacher: Peggy
  • Cost: $40.00
Session 1
  • Date(s): January 19 & 26
  • Time(s): 10:30am – 2:30pm
Session 2
  • Date(s): February 25 & March 3
  • Time(s): 10:30am – 2:30pm

 

Framing 101 (2 Sessions)

Have a stash of needlework that is just begging to be framed, but it’s tooooo expensive?  Come and let Peggy teach you how to frame your projects as a professional AND be proud you did it yourself!  Class consists of a short intro. session and a workshop where you’ll frame your own project.  Cross-stitch or embroidery projects only.

  • Teacher: Peggy
  • Cost: $40.00
Session 1
  • Date(s): February 8 & 14
  • Time(s): 5:30pm – 7:00pm AND 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Session 2
  • Date(s): March 7 & 18
  • Time(s): 5:30pm – 7:00pm AND 1:00pm – 4:00pm

 

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