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Classes
Class policies: 1. There are no refunds for class fees unless we have to cancel. We
will attempt to reschedule and classes that are cancelled. If a class is unable to meet
due to weather, we will make every effort to reschedule for a similar time. 2. If you are
not satisfied with any class that you take at Gate City Yarns, we hope that you will let
Carl or Tina know ASAP! 3. Payment must be received before your place is held in
class. Our class generally have waiting lists and we want to make sure that all places
are filled. 4. We will allow you to substitute someone in your place is you are unable
to make a class. Substitutions can only be made for the entire series of classes. 5.
Instructors do not make administrative policy for Gate City Yarns any such questions
should be addressed to Carl or Tina.
will attempt to reschedule and classes that are cancelled. If a class is unable to meet
due to weather, we will make every effort to reschedule for a similar time. 2. If you are
not satisfied with any class that you take at Gate City Yarns, we hope that you will let
Carl or Tina know ASAP! 3. Payment must be received before your place is held in
class. Our class generally have waiting lists and we want to make sure that all places
are filled. 4. We will allow you to substitute someone in your place is you are unable
to make a class. Substitutions can only be made for the entire series of classes. 5.
Instructors do not make administrative policy for Gate City Yarns any such questions
should be addressed to Carl or Tina.
| Beginning Crochet Learn all the crochet basics in this two part class. Understand the difference between crochet in the round and flat crochet. Put it all together in several great projects. Dates: Saturdays 4/10 & 4/17 130-3 pm Cost: $35 materials included |
| Introduction to Knitting Trying to quit a bad habit and need something to keep yourself focused? Trying to reconnect with your heritage? Wanting to learn a new art form? Come Cast On some stitches. In this class you will learn to cast on, knit, purl, ribbing, basic decreases, casting off and even how to do stripes. Get you on your merry way to happy and confident knitting. We will laugh through every hiccup together. When you leave class you should have a nice Stocking cap to call your own as your very first completed project. Materials not included with this class. Class dates: Thursdays 4/16, 23 & 30 7-9pm or Sundays 5/9,16 & 23 2-4pm Cost: $45: |
| Advanced Concepts in Rigid Heddle Weaving: Warp and Weft Techniques Explore patterning with color and texture using pick up sticks to manipulate warp and weft threads. Take your weaving to a new level. Participants need to be able to weave independently on a rigid heddle loom. Participants need to bring their looms with a practice warp ready to weave. This is a technique class. Class Dates: Saturday 4/10 10-1pm Cost: $35 |
Knitting and Crochet
Spinning and Weaving
| General Wed. Night Knitting This is the only class that you can work on any project that you have at your own pace and have all of your questions answered. This class meets the first and third Wednesdays for 3 months. Class Dates: Remaining dates for Session 1: 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, and 3/17 (fees are prorated for the remainder of session 1) Session 2: 4/7, 4/21, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2, 6/16. Cost: $60 |
| Rigid Heddle Weaving This is the best introduction to weaving that you will find anywhere! This class will allow you to gain a basic understanding of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Looms are available for rent or bring your own. A not to miss class! Class Dates: 3/20 and 3/27 1-4 pm Cost: $65 materials included (Loom rental $20) |
| Fiber Prep From raw wool to finished product. This class will discuss how to ready raw wool for use. We will discuss and use drum carder, hand cards, combs, and flickers. We will discuss use of these tools for prepping fiber for spinning and felting. We will also discuss using these tools for blending materials or color. Class Date: 3/27 230-4pm Cost: $20 |
| Plying Rules and Rule-Breakers Takes plying your yarn beyond just twisting together two z singles in the s direction. Learn all of the tricks to ply "correctly" for a balanced yarn. Then learn all of the ways that you can create wonderfully fun yet functional yarns. Learn how to ply to maintain color changes in hand painted rovings. Participants should be able to spin a yarn and adjust a spinning wheel independently to take this class. Class Date: 4/24 10-1 Cost: $25 |
| Swallowtail Shawl KAL with Denise Knit this beautiful shawl while learning how to read and work from a chart, knit nupps, add beads to your knitting, bind-off for a stretchy edge and block knitted lace. This is the perfect opportunity to knit this beautiful shawl. Pattern should be downloaded from http://www.evelynclarkdesigns.com/ pdf/Swallowtail.pdf Class Dates: Thursdays 3/4 &18, 4/1 &15 Cost: $40 Register early as class size is limited to 4 participants! |
| Intro to Spinning Wheel This class teaches all that you need to make yarn using a spinning wheel. The class starts with understanding your spinning wheel and moves on to basic yarn structure finishing up with spinning yarn using a worsted and semi- worsted method. All materials included with class price. Spinning wheels are available for rent on a weekly basis so you do NOT have to own a spinning wheel to take this class! Spinning wheel are provided with class. They are available for rent for practice at home! Class Date: 3/27 1130-1 Cost: $20 |
