Featured Classes
Monday June 29 & Tuesday July 7 • 1:00–3:00pm • $50 per student • All materials included • Limited to 6 students
Hosted by the Fiber Palace and Learning Center
Have you always wanted to learn to knit? This friendly, hands-on beginner series will have you knitting your first project in just two sessions.
Session 1 — June 29
We’ll start from the very beginning. Your instructor will cast on for you, and you’ll learn the knit stitch — the foundation of all knitting. You’ll leave with your work in hand and practice at home between sessions.
Session 2 — July 7
Ready to take it further! You’ll learn the purl stitch, which combined with the knit stitch opens up a universe of patterns. We’ll finish by learning to cast off, so you leave with a completed piece you made yourself.
All yarn and needles are provided. No experience necessary — just bring your enthusiasm!
Knit Your First Hat
June 22 & 29 • Mondays 1:00–3:00pm • $50 per student • Kits Available • Limited to 6 students
Ready to take your knitting in a new direction? This workshop will take you around in circles! You’ll create a cozy hat and build your knitterly skills.
Session 1 — Monday, June 22
You’ll learn to cast on and join in the round—the foundation of hats, mittens, socks, and sweaters. We’ll cover circular and double point needles* so you can work in whichever style suits you, then begin the ribbed brim and body of your hat.
Session 2 — Monday, June 29
You’ll continue working the body of your hat, then learn the crown decreases that give it its shape. We’ll finish by securing the last stitches and weaving in ends, so you leave with a complete hat you made yourself.
Materials needed:
· Approximately 150 yards of worsted or heavy DK weight yarn (100 g)
· US 4 (3.5mm) double points or 16” circular needle
· US 6 (4mm) double points or 16” circular needle
· Stitch marker
· Yarn needle
*Note on needle choice: Tamara knits in the round using two circular needles instead of double points or magic loop. Please choose the needles you are comfortable with.
Pattern copies are provided in class, Christian’s Hat by Agnes Kutas-Keresztes is also available free on Ravelry.
Most students will continue knitting at home between sessions and are welcome to bring their hat to any Designated Knitter Drop-in for help along the way.
Registration in advance is required. Bring your own handspun or purchase at the Fiber Palace. Yarn and needles available for purchase at Magpie & Ewe.
August 22 • Tuesday, 1:00–4:00pm • $50 per student • All materials included • Limited to 6 students
Class 1 of the Rigid Heddle Techniques Series
There is nothing plain about plain weave. It is where all weavers begins – and where the magic of two threads interlacing to become woven fabric becomes real. In this three-hour, hands on session, you’ll weave a 6 inch square learning the fundamental skills that underpin everything you’ll do at the loom.
Your instructor provides a loom, pre-warped, for you to use in class. No setup frustration, no prior experience needed.
You’ll learn:
· How a rigid heddle loom works
· How to “read” your weaving
· Weaving plain weave with a consistent beat and tension
· Twining stitch and brushed tassels warp ends.
· Wet finishing your project.
The finished woven square is perfect as a mug rug, small trivet, or the first piece of your sampler collection.
No experience necessary. This class is the gateway to the full Sticks, Sheds, & Strings series, where each session builds new techniques on the foundation you start here.
Registration in advance is required. Looms and all materials are provided. Just bring your curiosity and comfortable clothes.
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