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Saturday, October 8, 2011

Now with Knitting Classes!

After many requests, we are pleased to announce Once Upon A Sheep is going to be offering a Beginners Beaded Lace Class.

This class is suitable for beginning lace knitters, or those knitters with some experience who are ready to tackle a lace project.

This class will focus on completing a beaded lace scarf while learning to:
-Read lace charts
-Chart written lace patterns
-Complete simple lace knitting stitches
-Block lace
-Use a lifeline
-Correct common errors
-Bead using the crochet hook technique
-Use flexible bind offs

Date & Times:
Wednesday Evening 7:30PM to 9:00PM
November 2 to Wednesday November 23
The instructor is Heather Boyd, a member of the Whonnock Weavers and local fiber artist who creates her own beautiful handspun yarn.

Materials: Most materials are provided however, students should bring:
-Scissors
-Blunt end tapestry needles
-A project bag (to carry your project home)
-Pencil
-Highlighter

NOTE: Some knitting homework is required between classes.

Price:
$110 for class and materials (with the exception of above noted items)
$100 to current Passion Knitters.
Payment required at the time of registration. Cheques are to be made payable to Heather Boyd.

A minimum of three students is required to run the class, and maximum size will be six students. Registration deadline: October 29th.

There is a sample of the project on display at the shop, please drop by and check it out!

Have a class request? Leave a comment here or let us know the next time you are visiting us.