Dancing Ewe Classes
You must sign-up and pre-pay for your class ahead of time. Classes do fill up, so register early! No refunds can be made for cancellations less than three days prior to class time. Private lessons are available at $15 per hour. Private lessons require pre-registration and pre-payment and are limited to instructor availability.
Skill Levels
Brand New Ewe: You have never picked up the needles, or it's been a long time and you need a refresher course.
Beginner Ewe: You are able to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off comfortably.
Advanced Beginner Ewe: You have mastered the skills of the beginner, plus have some experience with increasing, decreasing, shaping, seaming, etc.
Intermediate Ewe: You are confidant in all basic skills of the craft. You have successfully completed one or more garments, and have experience with more advanced techniques such as fair isle, intarsia, or cabling.
Advanced Ewe: You know it all. You have extensive experience in advanced knitting techniques and can knit absolutely anything you desire.
Technical Classes
Beginning and Beyond - Knitting with Terry
Skill Level: Brand New Ewe
Learn to cast on stitches, knit and purl, and bind off as you knit a sample swatch. You will see how to hold the yarn for Continental style or for English style, as you prefer. With ongoing study you may also learn how to increase and decrease, matching needles to yarn, types of yarn, abbreviations, yarn labels, etc. This is an ongoing class that meets two hours per week. No experience required. This class is structured as a two hour initial session, followed by as many sessions as you feel you need. After your initial session, future sessions are on a drop-in basis to work on further skills and problem correction.
$20 for first session, $10 per hour for additional sessions as needed
Thursdays 11:00am-1:00pm and/or 5:00-8:00pm
May 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
June 12th, 19th, and 26th
(Instructor will not be available May 1st or June 5th)
Beginning and Beyond - Crochet with Terry
Skill Level: Brand New Ewe
This class will provide an introduction to crochet stitches and how to read a crochet pattern. You will make a sampler dish cloth. This is an ongoing class that meets two hours per week. No experience required. This class is structured as a two hour initial session, followed by as many sessions as you feel you need. After your initial session, future sessions are on a drop-in basis to work on further skills and problem correction.
$20 for first session, $10 per hour for additional sessions as needed
Thursdays 11:00am-1:00pm and/or 5:00-8:00pm
May 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
June 12th, 19th, and 26th
(Instructor will not be available May 1st or June 5th)
Intermediate Knitting with Susie (Drop-In)
Skill Level: Beginner Ewe to Intermediate Ewe
An unstructured, project-oriented class for advanced beginners and beyond. The class meets weekly with students working on a project or projects of choice. You will enhance your knitting skills, review basic skills, and learn pattern reading, shaping, and techniques as they present themselves. Dropped a stitch, or two? Confusing pattern? Stuck on a "new to you" technique? Bring your project and questions. This class is ongoing, meeting for one to two hours per week.
$10 per hour
Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm (Drop-In ok)
Knitting 101 - with Janelle
Skill Level: Brand New Ewe
Knitting 101 is a basic introduction to knitting, including casting on, knit, purl, casting off, and correcting mistakes. No prior knitting experience is required. You may learn to knit in either English or Continental style, as you prefer. During the class you will knit a dish cloth to practice your new skills.
$20 (one session)
Tuesdays: 7:00-9:00pm
Knitting 201 - with Janelle
Skill Level: Beginner Ewe to Intermediate Ewe
This class will expand on your basic skills from Knitting 101. Students are encouraged to choose an appropriate project and are provided with the help and encouragement needed to see their project to fruition. You will enhance your knitting skills, review basic skills, and learn pattern reading, shaping, and techniques as they present themselves.
$20 (one session)
Wednesdays: 4:00-6:00pm
Sock Knitting
Knit Socks - with Terry
Skill Level: Beginner Ewe
Learn the basics of sock knitting as you make a sock for a baby or toddler on double pointed needles. This class is taught in two, two-hour sessions.
$40 (includes two class sessions)
Thursdays 11:00am-1:00pm and/or 5:00-8:00pm
May 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
June 12th, 19th, and 26th
(Instructor will not be available May 1st or June 5th)
Sock Knitting Workshop - with JanelleSkill Level: Beginner Ewe
An introduction to basic sock knitting on double pointed needles. You will learn ribbing, turning the heel, knitting the toe, and Kitchener stitch as you complete a baby sock.
$35 (one session)
Saturday, May 3rd from 1:00-4:00pm
Sweaters and Shawls
The Spinner's Shawl Workshop - with Janelle
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Ewe
Scared of knitting lace? Don't fear! The Spinner's Shawl is a great lace pattern for the beginning lace knitter. This workshop will get you started knitting your very own lace shawl, perfect for cool summer evenings. The workshop is one three-hour session, followed by additional one-hour lessons as needed.
Main Workshop $35
Additional private lessons $10/hour (if needed)
Saturday, May 17th from 1:00-4:00pm
Knit to Fit Workshop - with Janelle
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Ewe
Learn to plan, design, and knit your own clothing that actually fits! From sweaters to summer tanks, knit something that fits you the way you want it to. Learn to swatch the right way!
$35 (one day workshop)
Saturday, May 31st from 1:00-4:00pm
Top Down Sweater - with Janelle
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Ewe
Hate knitting a gauge swatch? I know you do! Try this simple top down sweater class without knitting a single swatch! Janelle will discuss the concept behind this sweater, how to measure for fit, and how to make adaptations to suit your taste. You'll be amazed that you too can knit sweaters worry-free with this easy technique!
$35 (one session)
Saturday, June 14th from 1:00-4:00pm
Knitting For Baby
Knitting in the Round - A Baby Hat - with Janelle
Skill Level: Beginner Ewe
Learn to knit in the round on circular and double pointed needles as you make a charming little baby hat! Taught in two, one-hour sessions.
$20 (includes two sessions)
Wednesdays from 4-5 or 5-6pm
Log Cabin Baby Blanket - with Janelle
Skill Level: Beginner Ewe
Knit up this sweet and simple baby blanket for the bundle of joy in your life! Designed by Mason Dixon Knitting, this blanket has been a hit in the knitting world for some time now. Knit up your very own in our machine washable Luna Cotton. Great beginner project!
$20 (includes one session)
Wednesdays from 4-6pm
Your First Baby Sweater - with Janelle
Skill Level: Beginner Ewe
You will learn so much in this beginner class! We will knit a baby cardigan for a boy or girl over three class sessions. This is a work-at-your-own-pace style class, with instructor assistance every step of the way! Learn seed stitch, three-needle-bind-off, picking up for the neck and sleeves, and more.
$45 (includes three sessions)
Fridays, May 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 2:30-4:00pm
Wednesdays, June 11th, 18th, and 25th from 2:00-3:30pm
Fiber Crafts
Intro to Needle Felting - with Terry
Learn the basics of this intriguing craft. Needle felting is a fantastic way to enhance and embellish your knitting projects. Just bring your tools! Fiber will be provided.
$20 (one session)
May 15th 2:00-4:00pm
Spinning - with Terry
Ever thought about making your own yarn? Learn to spin on a spinning wheel or with a hand spindle! Terry will teach you everything you need to know to get started spinning your own fiber in this one-on-one class.
$10 per hour
Dates and times arranged on an individual basis. Based on instructor availability.