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More Class Offerings for February!

February Special Class Offerings

Recycled Wool Projects

On Sunday, February 17th, we will have the studio open from 3-5 pm for recycled wool projects.  These include Owl Buddies, Alien Buddies, Sweet Heats (microwave packs), Teensie Feet baby slippers, Slipper Socks for teens/adults, and Fingerless Gloves.  $20 for studio space/instruction, including one pattern.  $5 for each additional pattern.  Supplies cost varies based on project(s) chosen.  Maximum of 10 per session. Ages 14-adult.

Buttons!

Learn to create your own buttons from bakeable clay and other embellishments. $20 includes supplies for four small or two large buttons. Wednesday, Feb. 20th @ 7-8:30pm.

Kumihimo

Beginning Kumihimo (Japanese braiding). The class is only $5 with the purchase of a Kumihimo Kit. 

Friday, Feb. 1st or Friday, Feb. 15th @ 6-8pm.

Prayer Flag Study Group

Bring your own materials or purchase from the shop. Work together to make your own meaningful Prayer Flags (mixed media and hand stitching). $7 weekly fee includes studio "scraps" and all tools, stamps, and inks. Come one time or each week. 

Every Tuesday, 7-8:30pm. 

February 2013 Classes

February Classes 

(sorted by specialty)

Crochet Classes

Beginning Crochet

In this class you will learn basic crochet stiches including chain, single-crochet, double crochet and slip stitch. Use these stitches to create your own dishcloth. Class fee includes a crochet hook to get you started. 

Intermediate Crochet

In this class you will learn the basics of increasing and decreasing. Agatha will get you started on making a cup cozy! Give a loved one the gift of a hand-crocheted item from you or keep it for yourself. :) You need to have a basic knowledge of crochet stitches or have taken our Beginning Crochet class prior to taking this class. 

Beginning and Intermediate Crochet classes are offered concurrently.

In February these classes will be offered:

Friday, Feb. 1st @ 1-3pm

Monday, Feb. 4th @ 12-2pm or 4:30-6:30pm

Friday, Feb. 8th @ 1-3pm

Monday, Feb. 11th @ 4:30-6:30pm

Friday, Feb. 15th @ 1-3pm

Monday, Feb. 18th @ 12-2pm or 4:30-6:30pm

Friday, Feb. 22nd @ 1-3pm

Monday, Feb. 25th @ 12-2pm 

Turkish Crochet

In this class you will learn the art of Turkish crochet and make a beautiful bracelet combining crochet & beads. You should know basic crochet stitches and terminology prior to taking this class. 

In February this class will be offered:

Monday, Feb. 11th @ 12-2pm

Monday, Feb. 25th @ 4:30-6:30pm

Knitting Classes

Beginning Knitting 

Cast on. Knit/Garter Stitch.

In February this class will be offered:

Monday, Feb. 4th @ 12:30-2pm or 6:30-8pm

Monday, Feb. 11th @ 12:30-2pm or 6:30-8pm

Monday, Feb. 18th @ 12:30-2pm or 6:30-8pm

Monday, Feb. 25th @ 12:30-2pm or 6:30-8pm

Advanced Beginning Knitting 

Purl stitch. Bind off. Intro to circular needles.

In February this class will be offered:

Wednesday, Feb. 6th  @ 9:30-11am or 6:30-8pm

Wednesday, Feb. 13th @ 9:30-11am or 6:30-8pm

Wednesday, Feb. 20th @ 9:30-11am or 6:30-8pm

Wednesday, Feb. 27th @ 9:30-11am or 6:30-8pm

Fiber Arts Classes

Spinning Workshop

All Levels

In February this class will be offered:

Friday, Feb. 8th @ 6-8pm

Friday, Feb. 22nd @ 6-8pm

Needle Felting

Learn beginning needle felting (flat felting) or, for more advanced

needle felters, learn 3D techniques.

In February this class will be offered:

Friday, Feb. 1st @ 10-11am

Friday, Feb. 8th @ 10-11am

Friday, Feb. 15th @ 10-11am

Friday, Feb. 22nd @ 10-11am

Wet Felted Flower

A fun introduction to wet felting. Appropriate for ages 6-adult. 

In February this class will be offered:

Saturday, Feb. 16th @ 6-7pm

Intro to Fiber Arts

Learn all about the various fiber animals, touch their fibers, and 

learn about the best fibers for different types of projects. 

Appropriate for ages 7-adult. 

In February this class will be offered:

Saturday, Feb. 9th @ 6-7pm

Dye Days

Learn to dye a watercolor silk scarf or dye a skein of yarn for your 

favorite knitter or crocheter. Our unique dye method is eco-friendly

and will both teach you a new skill and send you home with one a

one of a kind special gift! $20 class plus cost of silk scarf or yarn + $1 per dye color (per skein/scarf). You will finish a project in one class, but can repeat the class to learn more advanced techniques. Maximum of 8 per session.

Ages 5-adult. We also have silk suncatchers for children.

In February this class will be offered:

Sunday, Feb. 10th @ 3-5pm

Sunday, Feb. 24th @ 3-5pm

Beading/Jewelry Classes

 

Knitted Necklace

Learn how to create beautiful wire beaded necklaces with a special

knitting loom. 

In February this class will be offered:

Thursday, Feb. 14th @ 6-730pm

Thursday, Feb. 21st @ 6-7:30pm

Thursday, Feb. 28th @ 6-7:30pm

All classes are $10/hr with advance registration required.  Private lessons available for $20/hr.

Please call 3606324200 with any questions or email: royalalpacas at aol. com