Classes
March 2010
Call or stop by the shop to sign-up.  Out of respect to our teachers' planning and preparation, no walk-ins please.
Beginning Knitting
No skills required, just enthusiasm.   Make sure to come in early and purchase materials so class can start on time.  Class size is limited.  Learn the basics of knitting - cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase and decrease, plus a few tricks.
Class is three 2-hour sessions.  Fee: $40.00.
Saturdays - 10:30 to 12:00  - March 6, 13 and 20 or
Thursdays - 6:00 - 8:00 -  March 4, 11 and 18
Beginning Crochet
No skills required.   Make sure to come in early and purchase materials so class can start on time.  Class size is limited.  Learn the basics of crochet; making a chain, single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch, finishing, etc.  We will make a hat.  Fee:  $40.00
Fridays - 1:00 to 3:00 - March 5, 12 and 19
Two-color Knitting - Fair Isle Hat
Basic skills required: cast on, purl and knit.  Sign up soon - this class will fill up fast.  Class is three 1.5-hour sessions.  Fee $30.00 pattern is included. 
Tuesdays  - 1:00 to 3:00 - Marcy 9, 16 and 23
Entrelac Scarf
If you love the entrelac stitch but find the wrap too large, this is the class you have been waiting for.  Class is three 1.5-hour sessions.  Fee $30.00.
Tuesdays - 4:00 to 6:00 - March 9, 16 and 23
Felted Purse/Bag
Basic skills required.   Learn to make a felted bag or purse that is sure to be the envy of your friends.  Knitting will be done in class and felting instructions will be provided.  Fee  $30.00. 
Fridays - 4:00 to 6:00 - March 5, 12 and 19

Sock Days
Basic skills required.  Skills covered will be ribbing, how to turn a heel, and how to finish and graft a toe.  Make sure to come early and purchase materials so class can start on time,  Class size is limited. Class is three 2 hour sessions.  Fee: $35.00.
Wednesdays - 4:00 to 6:00 - March 3, 10 and 17
Beaded Scarf
Create the beautiful beaded scarf you have seen in the shop.  This wonderful pattern attracts attention.  Amaze your friends and family with your expertise.  Knowledge of knit and purl required.  Make sure to come early to purchase your supplies to class can start on time.  Class is three 2 hour sessions.  Fee: $30.00
Mondays - 4:00 to 6:00  - March 8, 15 and 22
Gauge Class
Discover the importanced of gauge in knitting. This is a one day session class.  You will need to bring enough yarn to knit a 4 x 4 swatch, appropriate needles, calculator and something towriteon. This isa needed classif you want to progress beyond the world of scarves.  Class size is limited.  Sign up early.  Fee $15.00. 
Thursdays - 1:00 to 3:00 - March 9 or March 23
Spinning Wheel Lessons


No skills required.   4 oz. of wool roving is furnished, but you will need a drop spindle to begin.  Learn the basics of spinning.  Initially, class is taught on a drop spindle and progresses to a wheel.  Fee: $50.00.
By appointment

Drop Spindle
Interested in seeing if you might like to spin?  This is an inexpensive way to findoutbefore the investment in a wheel.  You will need to purchase a drop spindle of your choice at Grinny Possum.  Four ounces of wool roving isincluded for the class.  Fee $20.00.
Wednesdays - 1:00 to 3:00 - any Wednesday
Summer Open Cardigan
Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 17 and 24  - 1:00 to 3:00 
Take the air conditioning chill off this summer with this darling little cardigan.  Knowledge of basic skills of knit and purl required.  Class is four sessions.  Fee $50.00. 
Circular Knitting
Make a fun hat to wear or gift.  Knowledge of basic skills of knit, purl, increase and decrease required.  Circular and double pointed needles used.  Skills covered will be ribbing, how to knit in the round, decrease and weave in ends properly.  Make sure to come in early and purchase materials so class can start on time. Class size is limited.  Class is three sessions.  Fee $35.00.
Tuesdays - 1:00 to 3:00 - TBA.
Registration
Classes must be paid for in advance when you sign up.  If the cost does not include materials, those materials must be purchased at Grinny Possum Fiber Arts.  Except in case of emergency, class fees are not refundable, as a paid fee holds a place in the class.  Class size will be limited so our students can have individual attention.  If you need additional help, we have a "come on in and let's work it out" policy.  Dates and time of each class are set and no deviation is possible as instructors are only available at those times.
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