Pre-registration is required for most classes & workshops - please register online below or call  508-693-1850.

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Knitting Skills with Rona Newmark
Days: Thursdays
Dates: September 26 // October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 // November 7, 14, 21
Time: 3:30 - 5:30PM
Location: Art Barn Conference Room
Fee: $35 per class (plus $20 materials fee for first class). Multiple classes will be required to complete projects.

This multi-level class welcomes first time knitters as well as those with more experience.  Projects will be tailored to your skill set, and are designed to help you develop new skills while creating wearable garments such as cowls, scarves, and hats.  Materials for the first beginning knitting project will be available in class.  A full materials list for all projects is provided at registration. 
 
Summer Projects and Materials for “Knitting Skills”

1. Learning the Knit Stitch (Simple Garter Cowl)

200 yds worsted weight yarn and size 8 (5.0 mm) straight needles
The pattern will be provided in class

1. Learning the Purl Stitch (Elegant Ribbed Scarf)

300 yds worsted weight yarn and size 8 (5.0mm) straight needles or 300 yds sport weight yarn and size 6 (4.00mm) straight needles
The pattern will be provided in class

1. Learning Shaping (Vertigo Hat)

 200 yds worsted or aran weight yarn  and size 8 straight needles
        Pattern must be downloaded from https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vertigo-hat-2

1. Knitting in the Round (Maritime Morning Cowl)

200 yds aran or worsted weight yarn, size 8 (5.0mm) 16” circular needle, stitch marker and .75” button
             Pattern must be purchased from https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maritime-morning-cowl

1. Knitting in the Round with Shaping (Ribbed Hat)

150-200 yds worsted or aran yarn, size 9 (5.5mm) 16” circular needle, size 9 double pointed needles, stitch marker
The pattern will be provided in class

1. First Lace Project (Simple Lace Scarf)
   350-400 yds DK or sport weight yarn, size 8 (5.0mm) straight or circular needles
   The pattern will be provided in class
2. First Cable Project (Cabled Scarf)
   400 yds worsted or aran yarn, size 8 (5.0mm) straight or circular needles, stitch markers, cable needle
   The pattern will be provided in class
3. Feather and Fan Scarf (Allover Lace Scarf)
   400 yds fingering weight yarn, size 5 (3.75mm), stitch markers

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Workshops

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Workshop: Felted Spheres (Wet Felting) with Christa Fischer
Date: Tuesday, October 8th 
Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
and/or
Date: Tuesday October 22nd
Time: 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: Art Barn Conference Room
Fee: $50, supplies included
No experience needed, open to ages 13+

Felted Spheres (Wet Felting)
It's fun and easy to make these versatile shapes. Create a simple ball or a plethora of them to create a garland, or just a few and voila, earrings!
Lets have a ball together!!!

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Workshop: Felted Pouches with Christa Fischer
Project to be completed over 2 sessions
Date: Tuesday, November 5th & Thursday, November 7th
Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
OR
Date: Tuesday, November 25th & Thursday, November 29th
Time: 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: Art Barn Conference Room
Fee: $100, supplies included
No experience needed, open to ages 13+

Felted Pouches (wet felting around a resist)
Create a small pouch for yourself or a friend. Think pencil pouch, eyeglass case, cell phone case, change purse or even a small journal cover.
Students will learn to felt around a resist and have the option of different kinds of closures and some basic surface design. This will require at least 2 sessions depending on your design.
Bring your own zippers or buttons if desired.
There will be options for felted closures as well.