Monday, March 15, 2010

Class Requirements Each class has a specific list of equipment and/or knitting pieces that you need to bring with you. You will be supplied with this list at registration. Class Registration Because we often have waiting lists for the classes, we require tuition to be paid when you register. You may register in person or over the phone with a credit card. For more information or if you have any question or comments please click here and use our online form. Refund Policy Refunds will be offered only under the following conditions: Class cancellation by instructor (full refund) If withdrawing from a class before it starts, no refund can be offered unless a replacement student is registered and paid No refunds are available for any reason once the class has started The refund policy is strictly enforced so that we do not have to turn people away from a class especially when there is a waiting list. Upcoming Classes: Beginners Knitting Mon 7-9pm Mar 14 - Apr 26 Beginners knit a child size 4 sweater. Learn how to cast on & off, knit & purl, increase & decrease, rib, graft, use circular and double pointed needles. Cost $100 + tax (includes approx $52 in materials). Beginners Crochet Tues 7-9pm Jan 12 – Feb 9 Learn the basic crochet stitches plus pattern stitches while you create eight different squares. You will also learn two different methods of sewing the squares together to make a cushion cover. Cost $65 + tax (includes yarn & hook). More Crochet Stitches Wed 7 – 9pm Mar 31 – Apr 28 Now that you have conquered all the crochet stitches in the beginners class you are ready to move on. Learn how to increase & decrease, work with colour, crochet ribbing plus a few other new stitches. Cost $65.00 + tax (includes yarn). Basic Socks Tues 7-9pm Mar 23 - Apr 13 Knit both socks at the same time, not only do you reinforce the techniques you learn but you also have a finished pair of socks! Cost $55 + tax (includes yarn). Finishing Techniques Tues 7 – 9pm Mar 4 - 11 Finishing can make or break a garment. Learn invisible seaming, three needle cast off, grafting, button holes, plus knitting techniques that make finishing much easier. Cost $45 + tax. Basic Mitts Wed 7-9pm Mar 3 - 24 Learn the basics of Mitt knitting including thumb gussets, thumbs and grafting. You will have a warm pair of mitts by the end of the class. Cost $55 + tax (includes yarn). Intro To Needle Felting Tues 7 – 9pm Apr 20 No water or wash board required. Learn the basic techniques to create felted toys, bags, pictures, appliquι, mitts, socks, and embellishment. Cost $25 + tax + Kit Fee ($25). Decorating With The Felting Needle TBA Decorate your sweaters, bags, mitts, etc. without having to sew or glue! Cost $35 + tax (Includes Felting Needle, Foam & Embellishments) Needle Tatting Sat 10:00 – 3:00pm TBA Elegant & delicate, the heritage art of tatting with a needle pre-dates shuttle tatting and is much easier to learn & understand! Spend the afternoon with Joan and learn a new craft. Cost $40 + tax (includes needle & cotton). Sock Yarn Dying Sat 9am – 2:30pm May 22 Learn how to dye your own self-patterning sock yarn. Design your own stripe & fairisle pattern as well as decided on a patterned or plain cuff. Cost $50 + tax (Includes yarn, dyes & equipment rental) Kool Aid Dying Sat 10am – 3:30pm Apr 24 Rainbows, solid colour, shades, learn how to permanently dye them all with Kool Aid! Cost $50.00 + tax (Includes yarn & dyes) Knit With Beads Tues 7 – 9pm May 4 Learn to knit with beads – strung and unstrung. Cost $35 + tax (Includes yarn, beads & needles) Crochet With Beads Tues 7 – 9pm May 11 Learn how to Crochet with beads – strung & unstrung Cost $35 + tax (Includes yarn, beads & hooks) Fairisle & Intarsia Tues 7 - 10pm May 18 Learn how to knit fairisle and weave in your floats without tangling up your yarns. Picture knits look intimidating but the technique is a lot easier than you think. Cost $30 + tax. Thrummed Mitts Thur 7 - 9pm Jan 28 – Feb 11 Learn how to knit mitts with a wooly cloud inside to make them warmer and more wind resistant. Cost $45 + tax (Includes yarn). Rug Hooking Sat 10am – 3pm Jan 9, Feb 13 or Mar 13 Learn the art of traditional Acadian Rug Hooking using strips of wool and burlap. Cost $25 + tax, Kit Fee $25 Spinners Drop In 3rd Friday of the month from 7pm til we wind it up! Bring your spinning wheel (drop spindle etc) and join us for an evening of spinning, conversation and tea. Monday Afternoon Drop In Monday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm Bring your knitting, crochet, etc and enjoy a cup of tea and company. All content © 2003 The Wool Emporium Inc. All Rights Reserved. Site designed and hosted by Insight Hosting Contact The Wool Emporium Today!