| Knitting Class Schedule June, July, August, September 2008 |
| KAW-101 Beginner’s Knitting Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. $120.00 (four consecutive sessions, no make-up sessions) □ June 7, 14, 21, 28 □ August 9, 16, 23, 30 □ July 5, 12, 19, Aug. 2 □ September 6, 13, 20, 27 Learn the basics of knitting: casting on, the knit and purl stitches, binding off, add a new color and gauge. Practice 7 different patterns, as well as make a first scarf project. Recommended Text: Stitch ‘N Bitch by Debbie Stoller KAW-103 Intermediate Knitting Saturdays: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. $130.00 (four consecutive sessions, no make-up sessions) □ June 7, 14, 21, 28 □ August 9, 16, 23, 30 □ July 5, 12, 19, Aug. 2 □ September 6, 13, 20, 27 Learn to “give shape” to your knitting by increasing and decreasing; further build upon your basic knitting skills. Recommended Text: Stitch ‘N Bitch by Debbie Stoller KAW-104 Learn to Knit with Your Child Saturdays: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. (four consecutive sessions, no make-up sessions) Adult: $120.00 Child: $110.00 □ June 7, 14, 21, 28 □ August 9, 16, 23, 30 □ July 5, 12, 19 Aug. 2 □ September 6, 13, 20, 27 It is fun to learn together with your child different techniques, such as cast on, knit and purl stitches, bind off, gauge, understand a stitch pattern. Make a scarf of your own choice. KAW-204 Finishing Techniques Sundays: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 pm $50.00 per session □ June 8 or 15 or 22 or 29 □ August 3 or 10 or 17 or 24 □ July 6 or 13 □ September 7 or 14 or 21 or 28 Are you finished knitting your project and scared to finish it? If so, this class is for you! You will learn how to put all pieces together to perfection, different methods of seaming, how to join a shoulder with a 3-needle bind off or how to weave stitches fast and easy, so your shoulders look as if they have been knitted together. You will learn different methods of buttonholes, a few other “fun” finishing techniques and edges. You must bring a finished (as in all knitted) project or some swatches on which you can practice your new techniques. All participants must know how to knit and purl. Recommended Text: Stitch ‘N Bitch by Debbie Stoller; Knitting on the Edge by Nicky Epstein KAW-205 Pattern Reading Sundays: 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. $25.00 per session □ June 8 or 15 or 22 or 29 □ August 3 or 10 or 17 or 24 □ July 6 or 13 □ September 7 or 14 or 21 or 28 In this class, you’ll learn how to read a pattern by taking one step at a time, learning abbreviations and deciphering a few basic things, as well as what is meant by gauge (and it’s importance), what materials are really necessary in order to finish your project and a few other simplified tricks. All participants must know how to knit and purl. Recommended Text: Stitch ‘N Bitch by Debbie Stoller KAW-220 Knitting with Colors Fridays: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. $75.00 □ June 6 & 13 □ August 1 & 8 □ July 11 & 18 - September 5 & 12 This class is an introduction to Intarsia, Fair Isle and Swiss Darning or duplicate stitch. You will learn the basics of each method as your knit samples. Learn to chart a motif, calculate yarn amounts and work with bobbins. You will also focus on knitting and finishing techniques used in each of the design methods. KAW-221 Knitting Socks Thursdays: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. $65.00 + pattern book □ June 19 & 26 □ August 14 & 21 □ July 17 & 24 - September 11 & 18 In this class you will learn how to use double pointed needles and take measurements for socks. Along the way you will learn the fine technique of shaping a heel and a toe top. By the end you will know how to finish the socks. Supplies: Sock or sport weight yarn, set of double pointed needles appropriate to yarn, scissors, stitch holder, yarn needle, pen. KAW-222 Knitting Flip-Flap Mittens Fridays: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. $65.00 + $5.00 designer original pattern □ June 20 & 27 □ September 19 & 26 □ August 15 & 22 - In this class you will learn how to use double pointed needles and take measurements for mittens. Along the way you will learn the fine technique of making the thumb and the fingers and shaping the top. By the end you will know how to finish the mittens. Supplies: Sock or sport weight yarn, set of double point needles appropriate to yarn, scissors, stitch holder, yarn needle, pen. KAW-209 Tatyana Mirer Knitting Circle Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. $20.00 per person/per session Starting June 4, 2008 and ongoing every Wednesdays. The circle is designed to have you work at your own pace on a project of your choice. Bring your project/and or questions to the class, you’ll receive assistance to complete your project. Keep in mind this is not a teaching class but a guidance class. KAW-225 Tatyana Mirer Sunday Circle Sundays: 2:30 - 4:00 pm $20.00 per person/session Join Tatyana’s Sunday circle starting June 8, 2008 and ongoing every Sundays. The circle is designed to have you work at your own pace on a project of your choice. Bring any knitting/crocheting project and/or questions. You will receive assistance to finish your project. Keep in mind this is not a teaching class but a guidance class. KAW-106 Zabeth Weiner Knitting Circle Alternating Mondays: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $20.00 per person / session Starting June 9, 2008 and ongoing every alternating Mondays. Bring any project and/or question. Come and see why she is known nationally as the ‘sweater doctor’. Keep in mind that it is not a teaching class but a guidance class. |
| P.S. Please call 718-797-3305 to make an appointment and register in advance for classes. Three students minimum per class. Prepayment is required to confirm registration. P.S. Private lessons are also available at $50.00 per hour and can be schedule to your convenience. (ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED) |
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