Here's a post for the Edmontonians. With my lack of posting these days, I haven't had a chance to write out my 2014 class schedule.
I'm doing it rather differently this year. It takes a bit to explain, but it does make things a lot easier!
First, I am still teaching at the Clareview Michael's. I am only teaching up to 4 Thursdays a month, and I have two class times available; an afternoon class from 3-5:30 and an evening class from 6-8:30.
On the Micheal's calendar, they are all listed as the open "Time for Crochet" class, however anyone interested in a particular class can sign up a day/time slot for whatever class they wish to take, on a first-come-first-serve basis. The staff member registering the class for you will check if a class is already scheduled, mark your choice down in my calendar and pass on a print-out of the class syllabus, so you know what materials you need for the class. If someone else is interested in the same time slot, they can sign up for the same class, but if they want to take a different class, they will have to choose a different date and/or time slot.
There are the dates I have available.
April 10, 17, 24
May 8, 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28
September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20, 27
December 4, 11, 18
All of those dates have the two time slots of
3-5:30 and
6-8:30.
The classes themselves have been changed up. Here are the descriptions:
Crochet Beginner 1 - Skinny Scarf or Phone Cover
Formerly: Single Crochet
This class is great for the absolute beginner, or someone who hasn't touched a hook in many years.
Crochet Beginner 2 - Pillow or Scarf
Formerly: Tall Stitches
A beginner's class for people who already know the basics and how to work in Single Crochet and want to start working on half-doubles, doubles and treble (triple) stitches.,
Crochet Advanced Beginner - Cloche or Scarf
Formerly: Textured Stitches
A good class for those who already know the basic stitches, but want to start picking up shells and puff stitches, working in the round (the cloche hat) or more complicated patterns (the rippled shells of the scarf). Pattern reading becomes far more important in this class.
Crochet Advanced Beginner - Granny Square Scarf or Market Bag
Formerly: Granny Squares
Good for those who know the basic stitches but want to work on changing colours and working in the round.
Crochet Advanced Beginner - Hooded Baby Blanket
Formerly: Hooded Baby Blanket
Using basic stitches, create a textured baby blanket with a triangular hood insert.
Crochet Advanced Beginner - Granny Throw
Formerly: Granny Throw
Take the granny square and kick it up a notch by working a rectangular blanket.
Crochet Intermediate - Lace Wrap
Formerly: Lace Wrap
Using basic stitches to create an open and airy wrap, worked in two halves from a centre seam. This class includes reading from a pattern diagram.
Crochet Intermediate - Tote Bag
Formerly: Tote Bag
Learn how to use the half-double stitch to make a larger and sturdy bag, with matching handles.
Crochet Spring Bunny
New
Make a stuffed toy using single crochet and working in the round.
Crochet Coasters
New
Just a few rows worked in the round, a person with basic crochet knowledge should be able to finish at least on of these, if not more, in class.
Crochet Flower Beanie
New
A baby hat in two colours, with ear flaps and a flower.
Crochet Flower Scarf
New
This scarf is worked in very long rounds, finished with a flower to sew on later. Covers shells and working front/back loops.
Of course, the
Time for Crochet class is still available; this is the class to book if you need help with something specific. When signing up for this class, make sure the person helping you writes down what it is you want to work on, so that I can prepare for it in advance.
The classes are all 2 1/2 hours (2 hours in class, 1/2 hour yarn tour) and cost $25, though there are often discounts during Open House events.
There currently are no $5 Yarn Nights. I will start them up again if there is any interest.
