Seasonal Guide to Classes & Events

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1 Vol. 7 fall/winter 2018 Seasonal Guide to Classes & Events Regular Hours M-W 10-5:30, Th 10-8 F & Sat 10-5:30, Sun 12-4 Closed for Holidays Sept. 3 (Labor Day) Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving) Dec. 24 (closing at 4pm) Dec. 25 & 26 Dec. 31 (closing at 4pm) Jan. 1 (New Year s Day) Find Us: 314 Division St. S., Northfield, MN Reach Us: info@northfieldyarn.com

2 How to Use this Booklet This booklet lists the name, date, time, and skill level of classes currently scheduled through the end of Full descriptions, along with homework and supply lists, can be seen online at northfieldyarn.com/classes or can be printed by request at the shop. Examples of the items being made in classes can be seen on the website or at the shop. Generally, classes fall into one of the following categories and are marked in the list with the abbreviations I, S, and P. Introductory Classes (I) Unless otherwise noted, Introductory Classes require no previous experience and include all tools and supplies. Skill-Building Classes (S) Skill-Building classes focus on teaching a skill and do not necessarily result in a finished product. Ask for a supply list when you register. Some skill-building classes require homework before the first class. Project Classes (P) Project classes focus on the creation of a specific item, with relevant skills taught along the way. Ask for a supply list when you register. Project classes require some previous experience. Some project classes require homework before the first class. Don t See What Your Were Hoping For? If you would like a private lesson about something not included here, just contact the shop and we will be happy to set one up for you. Private lessons cost $25/hour for an individual (rates are adjusted for larger groups). We also welcome suggestions for classes to include in future guides. 1

3 Registration You can register for classes at the shop, over the phone ( ), or at northfieldyarn.com/classes. Seating is limited and we will not be able to accept registrations once a class has filled. Let us know in the shop if you would like to be added to a waitlist. Supplies Class Info & Policies When supplies are not included with a class, you can pick up a supply list when you register or find it on our website. We offer a 10% discount on class supplies purchased at Northfield Yarn (excluding patterns). If you plan to purchase supplies on the day of class, please arrive early so you have time to make your selections before class begins. Changes & Cancellations Sometimes things come up that require changes to the schedule after this guide has been published. We strive to keep online information as up-to-date as possible, but the most reliable way to get current information is to call the shop. If we have to cancel a class we will let you know as soon as possible and refund any payment in full in its original form. If you cannot attend a class, you can get a full refund if you give us 7 days notice or if we are able to fill your spot from a waiting list. Keep An Eye Out for Pop-Up Classes! This booklet lists classes and events scheduled through the end of 2018, but additional classes and events are likely to be added along the way. To be sure you hear about them, sign up for our newsletter, keep an eye on our website or Facebook page, or check the bulletin board at the shop. 2

4 September Weekend Classes Introduction to Magic Loop (S) Vanilla Reversed Sock (P) Cable Competency (S) Saturday, Sept :30-2pm Sunday, Sept :30-2pm (3-week class, also meets 9/30 & 10/7) Saturday, Sept :30-2pm Intermediate $15.00 Intermediate $45.00 Beginner $15.00 Intro to Crochet (I) Sunday, Sept. 30 2:30-4pm (2-week class, also meets 10/7) No experience necessary $30.00 Morning Classes Fast Track Knit (I) Tuesday, Sept :30am-12pm Fast Track Purl (I) Tuesday, Sept. 18, 10:30am-12pm No experience necessary No experience necessary $15.00 $15.00 Your First Hat - Intro to Knitting in the Round (P) Tuesday, Sept :30-12:00 (2-week class, also meets 10/2) Beginner $

5 October Weekend Classes 10 Things Crochet Patterns Don t Tell You (S) Saturday, Oct. 6 12:30-2pm Any $15.00 Learn to Knit: The Complete Package (I) Saturday, Oct pm (3-week class, also meets 10/20 & 27) No experience necessary $40.00 Intro to Colorwork: Banff Hat (P) Weaving 101: Your First Dishtowel (I) Saturday, Oct. 13 2:30-3:30pm (2-week class, also meets 10/20) Sunday, Oct pm Beginner $20.00 Intro $40.00 Brioche Stitch (S) Sunday, Oct. 21, 1-3pm Intermediate $20.00 Spinning Wheel (I) Saturday, Oct :30pm Intro $ Things Knitting Patterns Don t Tell You (S) Sunday, Oct :30pm Any $15.00 Evening Classes Class Date & Time Skill Level Fee Ravelry 101 (S) Wednesday, Oct. 3 6:30-7:30pm Any $10.00 Ergonomics Workshop (S) Thursday, Oct :30pm Any $

6 Evening Classes (cont d) First Fridays: Yarn Craft (P) Intro to Tunisian Crochet (S) Tunisian Lace: Pax Scarf (P) Friday, Oct. 5, 5-7pm (no preregistration required) Thursday, Oct. 18, 6:30-8pm Thursday, Oct. 25, 6:30-8:00pm (2-week class, also meets 11/1) Any $5.00 Beginner $15.00 Beginner $30.00 November Weekend Classes Geometry Scarf (P) Saturday, Nov. 3, 12:30-2pm (2-week class, also meets 11/10) Beginner $30.00 Short-Row Techniques (S) Saturday, Nov. 3, 2:30-4:30pm Intermediate $20.00 Zick-Zack Scarf (P) Saturday, Nov. 10, 2:30-4pm (2-week class, also meets 11/17) Know Your Yarn (S) Saturday, Nov. 17, 12:30-2pm Easy $30.00 Any $

7 Evening Classes First Friday Drop-In Class: Yarn Crafting (P) Friday, Nov. 2, 5-7pm (no preregistration required) Any $5 dropin fee Fixing Mistakes (S) Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7-8:30pm (single session) Advanced Beginner and up $15.00 Your Ravelry Notebook (S) Wednesday, Nov. 7, 6:30-7:30pm (single session) Any $10.00 Shawl Styling (S) Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30-8pm (single session) Any $15.00 December Weekend Classes Yarn-Pooling: Simple Slouch Hat (P) Saturday, Dec. 1 12:30-2pm (2-week class, also meets 12/8) Beginner $

8 Evening Classes First Friday Drop-In Class: Yarn Crafting (P) Friday, Dec. 7, 5-7pm (no preregistration required) Any $5 dropin fee Event Descriptions Open Stitch... free Thursdays, 6-8pm Fridays, 10am-12pm Everyone is invited to Open Stitch. No instruction, just an opportunity to build community and work in the company of other crafters. All fiber crafts are invited, and new visitors are always welcome. Fall Yarn Tasting... $12* Speaker: Cynthia Gilbertson Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7pm Get to know our newest yarns at the Fall Yarn Tasting. Shop owner Cynthia Gilbertson has specially selected a number of yarns, and will tell you what makes them great and what they re best for. You will get pattern ideas, see samples, and get to work with the yarns yourself. Refreshments are provided. *This event is free for Northfield Yarn Members. 7

9 Fall Finishing Frenzy... free Oct. 15 through midnight Nov. 30 Party Sunday, Dec. 2 at 10:30am Finishing Frenzies are our way of giving you a little boost to finish the projects currently on your needles and hooks. Commit to finishing the project(s) of your choice by the end of the Frenzy, and then celebrate with us at a party where we share our completed projects and hand out prizes to the finishers. Eligible projects must be works-in-progress as of the Frenzy start date. Punchcard Clinic... $5* Saturdays, 10am-12pm This is a drop-in class designed to help knitters at all levels get through whatever has them stumped. Whether it s a dropped stitch, a puzzling pattern, or just something you want to make but don t see a class for, clinic is the place to get help. No registration is required, and you are welcome to come for as much or as little of the 2-hour period as you like. *or purchase a punchcard for $20 and get one visit free. Spin-a-Yarn... free 3rd Sunday of every month*, 12:30-3:30pm Bring your own drop-spindle or spinning wheel and join in the fun for an afternoon at the monthly spinning circle! Roving is available for purchase, if you don't bring your own. Come anytime and stay as long as you'd like. There is no fee, but we would like you to register so we know how many spinners to expect. Spinners at all levels are invited. There is no planned instruction, although other spinners may be happy to share their expertise. *unless otherwise noted. 8

10 Flicks & Fiber... free* 4th Friday of most months, 7pm Come enjoy the company of other crafters while watching a movie on our big screen. The Classes Newsletter will announce what s playing each month, or call the shop for more information. *donations for snacks gratefully accepted. Weekend Events Event Date & Time Skill Level Fee Fall Yarn Tasting Saturday, Oct. 13, 7-8pm Any $12 (free for Members) Fall Finishing Frenzy Party Sunday, Dec. 2, 10:30-11:30am Any (noninstructional) Free Spin-a-Yarn Monthly Spinning Circle Third Sunday of every month, 12:30-3:30pm (unless otherwise noted) Any (noninstructional) Free Punchcard Clinic Saturdays, Any (as long as you ve learned to knit) $5 / visit or 5 visits for $20 Open Stitch Fridays, Saturdays, Any (noninstructional) Free 9

11 Evening Events Event Date & Time Skill Level Fee Open Stitch Thursdays, 6-8pm (Labor Day through Memorial Day) Any (noninstructional) Free Flicks & Fiber Movie Night Third Friday of every month, 7pm (unless otherwise noted) Any (noninstructional) Free Notes 10