~Voucher Holders~
Please scroll down and look through our list of current classes. Find a class that matches your voucher description ("Beginning" OR "Level II") and schedule availability and give us a call at 510.595.7875 to reserve a spot. Keep in mind that our classes fill quickly. If you don't see a class that fits your schedule, keep checking back; we add classes regularly to meet demand. If your voucher is set to expire soon, do not fear: as long as you SIGN UP before the expiration date, you're cool.
SKILLS WORKSHOP
Thursday May 2 ~ 6:30-8:30pm ~ $15
Instructor: Kira Dulaney
This workshop is an intensified, personalized class/help session. Bring your project or questions and get expert help, whether you'd like to learn how to read or modify a pattern, learn a new stitch, finish a garment, or fix mistakes. All levels welcome from intermediate to advanced knitters and crocheters. This is not a beginning knitting or crocheting class, you must already know the basics to attend. This workshop requires advanced sign-up.
BEGINNING KNITTING
Saturdays May 4 & 11 ~ 1-3pm ~ $45
Instructor: Kim Huhta
Learn how to cast on, cast off, knit, purl, and follow a pattern. This class is perfect for those who want to knit scarves, ponchos, hats, pillows, blankets—any of a variety of basic garments and items. Materials: 190 yards or more of worsted weight yarn (ex. 1 skein of Cascade 220 or Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted) & US size 8 or 9 needles, preferably bamboo straights. Instructions and pattern will be provided. Registered students receive 15% off class materials.
BEGINNING CROCHET
Saturdays May 4 & 11 ~ 3:30-5:30pm ~ $45
Instructor: Kira Dulaney
Crochet is fast and fun. In this two-part class you'll learn the basic stitches while making a cute stuffed bunny and also start a crocheted scarf. We will cover chain stitch, single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet.
Materials: 200 yards smooth worsted or aran weight yarn and a size F or G crochet hook, plus darning needle, removable stitch markers and sharp scissors. Bunny pattern and stuffing will be provided as part of the class.
Registered students receive 15% off class materials.
KNITTING LEVEL II: Holden Shawl—a first-lace project
Tuesdays May 7 & 14 ~ 6:30-8:30pm ~ $45
Instructor: Maggie Grove
Get an introduction to the wide (and slightly scary) world of lace knitting while making the Holden Shawl! In this class you'll learn the principles of a top-down lace shawl: basic lace stitches, how to read a lace chart, and a variety of tips and tricks to make lace knitting a lot less intimidating! Materials: 430-450 yards fingering weight yarn, 24-32'' circular needles in US 6 or 7 (pointy tips are essential! Addi Turbo Lace, HiyaHiya Sharps, or similar needles highly recommended), stitch markers, yarn needle, and a few yards of crochet thread or lace/light fingering yarn in a contrasting color. A row counter is recommended. This is an intermediate class—you must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Pattern will be provided. Registered students receive 15% off class materials.
KNITTING LEVEL II: Knitting in the Round + Color
Fridays May 10 & 17 ~ 6:30-8:30pm ~ $45
Instructor: Amy Keefer
Learn to knit in the round and work with two colors in this Level 2 Class. You will learn to work on circular needles as well as double pointed needles and work through striping and fair isle knitting while you make an adorable hat! Students must know how to cast on, knit and purl. Add some color to your knitting!
Materials: 130 yds worsted weight yarn in main color, 70 yards for contrasting color.
Sizes 7 and 9 16" circular knitting needles, and set of 5 double pointed needles
(also size 9)
Locking stitch markers and a darning needle
Registered students receive 15% off class materials.
Increasing + Decreasing: Zig Zag Baby Hat
Sundays May 12 & 19 ~ 6:30-8:30pm ~ $45
Instructor: Amy Keefer
Students will learn to increase and decrease knit stitches to use in decorative stitch patterns as well as shaping. The zig zag baby hat uses a chevron stitch pattern and double pointed needles. Materials: 3 colors of fingering weight yarn (such as Koigu KPM) set of 5 size 3 double pointed needles, locking stitch markers, and a tapestry needle. This is an intermediate class—you must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Registered students receive 15% off class materials.
CROCHET LEVEL II: Marionberry Hat
Wednesdays May 15 & 22 ~ 6:30-8:30pm ~ $45
Instructor: Amy Keefer
Learn basic shaping and the crochet puff stitch to make this flattering brimmed topper.
This is an intermediate level class—students should know single crochet and double crochet to take this class. Materials: 200 yards smooth worsted weight yarn (such as Malabrigo worsted), size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook and locking stitch markers. Registered students receive 15% off class materials.
CROCHET LEVEL II: Amigurumi
Thursdays May 16 & 23 ~ 6:30-8:30pm ~ $45
Instructor: Kira Dulaney
Amigurumi toys are all the rage right now, and a great way to improve your crochet skills on a small project. Choose from a cute bird and an adorable dragon (dragon will require more homework between classes). We will go over increasing, decreasing, working in the round, and assembly. Pattern and stuffing will be provided. Check out the class samples at the store!
Materials for bird (dragon): 70(160) yards smooth yarn in worsted weight to bulky weight (larger yarn will make a larger toy), crochet hook that makes a dense fabric with your yarn in single crochet, darning needle, scissors, safety eyes 5mm-12mm depending on the size of your toy, removable stitch markers. The sample bird crocheted with worsted weight yarn is 4" tall and the sample dragon crocheted with aran weight yarn is 7" tall. This an intermediate level class—students should already know all techniques taught in Beginning Crochet. Registered students receive 15% off class materials.
BEGINNING KNITTING: Continental
Sundays May 19 & 26 ~ 3-5pm ~ $45
Instructor: Theresa Roeder
Learn how to cast on, cast off, knit, purl, and follow a pattern - using the Continental or "German" style of knitting. This class is perfect for those who want to knit scarves, ponchos, hats, pillows, blankets—any of a variety of basic garments and items. Continental knitting uses the left hand to hold the yarn, and is usually considered a faster way of knitting than the more common English style.
Materials: 100 yards or more of superwash worsted weight yarn (ex. 1 skein of Cascade 220 superwash) & US size 8 or 9 needles, preferably bamboo straights. Instructions and wash cloth pattern will be provided.
Registered students receive 15% off class materials.
MAY/JUNE KNITALONG—Boneyard Shawl
Tuesdays 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11 ~ 6:30-7:30pm ~ No Charge
Host: Maggie Grove
Come knit with us! We'll be working up the versatile 'Boneyard Shawl' by Stephen West. This friendly project can be worked in any weight of yarn and to any size you desire. To check out/download the free pattern on Ravelry, click here.
June
BEGINNING KNITTING
Saturdays June 1 & 8 ~ 1-3pm ~ $45 ~ Instructor: Kim Huhta
~OR~
Saturdays June 22 & 29 ~ 1-3pm ~ $45 ~ Instructor: Teri Barr
Learn how to cast on, cast off, knit, purl, and follow a pattern. This class is perfect for those who want to knit scarves, ponchos, hats, pillows, blankets—any of a variety of basic garments and items. Materials: 190 yards or more of worsted weight yarn (ex. 1 skein of Cascade 220 or Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted) & US size 8 or 9 needles, preferably bamboo straights. Instructions and pattern will be provided. Registered students receive 15% off class materials.
MAY/JUNE KNITALONG—Boneyard Shawl
Tuesdays 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11 ~ 6:30-7:30pm ~ No Charge
Host: Maggie Grove
Come knit with us! We'll be working up the versatile 'Boneyard Shawl' by Stephen West. This friendly project can be worked in any weight of yarn and to any size you desire. To check out/download the free pattern on Ravelry, click here.
SKILLS WORKSHOP
Thursday June 6 ~ 6:30-8:30pm ~ $15
Instructor: Kira Dulaney
This workshop is an intensified, personalized class/help session. Bring your project or questions and get expert help, whether you'd like to learn how to read or modify a pattern, learn a new stitch, finish a garment, or fix mistakes. All levels welcome from intermediate to advanced knitters and crocheters. This is not a beginning knitting or crocheting class, you must already know the basics to attend. This workshop requires advanced sign-up.
BEGINNING KNITTING: Continental
Thursdays June 13 & 20 ~ 3-5pm ~ $45
Instructor: Theresa Roeder
Learn how to cast on, cast off, knit, purl, and follow a pattern - using the Continental or "German" style of knitting. This class is perfect for those who want to knit scarves, ponchos, hats, pillows, blankets—any of a variety of basic garments and items. Continental knitting uses the left hand to hold the yarn, and is usually considered a faster way of knitting than the more common English style.
Materials: 100 yards or more of superwash worsted weight yarn (ex. 1 skein of Cascade 220 superwash) & US size 8 or 9 needles, preferably bamboo straights. Instructions and wash cloth pattern will be provided.
Registered students receive 15% off class materials.
BEGINNING CROCHET with Amy
Sundays June 16 & 23 ~ 6-8pm ~ $45
Instructor: Amy Keefer
Learn the basic stitches of the art and craft of crochet. Students will learn how to make a crochet chain, single, double, and treble crochet. You will be well on your way to that first scarf, cowl or blanket. Students will need 200 yards smooth worsted weight yarn, locking stitch markers and a size G crochet hook.
Registered students receive 15% off class materials.
BEGINNING CROCHET with Kira
Wednesdays June 26 & July 3 ~ 6-8pm ~ $45
~OR~
Sundays June 30 & July 7 ~ 2-4pm ~ $45
Instructor: Kira Dulaney
Crochet is fast and fun. In this two-part class you'll learn the basic stitches while making a cute stuffed bunny and also start a crocheted scarf. We will cover chain stitch, single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet.
Materials: 200 yards smooth worsted or aran weight yarn and a size F or G crochet hook, plus darning needle, removable stitch markers and sharp scissors. Bunny pattern and stuffing will be provided as part of the class.
Registered students receive 15% off class materials.
July
BEGINNING KNITTING
Saturdays July 6 & 13 1-3pm ~ $45
Instructor: Kim Huhta
Learn how to cast on, cast off, knit, purl, and follow a pattern. This class is perfect for those who want to knit scarves, ponchos, hats, pillows, blankets—any of a variety of basic garments and items. Materials: 190 yards or more of worsted weight yarn (ex. 1 skein of Cascade 220 or Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted) & US size 8 or 9 needles, preferably bamboo straights. Instructions and pattern will be provided. Registered students receive 15% off class materials.
KNITTING LEVEL II: Holden Shawl—a first-lace project
Sundays July 14 & 21 ~ 6:30-8:30pm ~ $45
Instructor: Maggie Grove
Get an introduction to the wide (and slightly scary) world of lace knitting while making the Holden Shawl! In this class you'll learn the principles of a top-down lace shawl: basic lace stitches, how to read a lace chart, and a variety of tips and tricks to make lace knitting a lot less intimidating! Materials: 430-450 yards fingering weight yarn, 24-32'' circular needles in US 6 or 7 (pointy tips are essential! Addi Turbo Lace, HiyaHiya Sharps, or similar needles highly recommended), stitch markers, yarn needle, and a few yards of crochet thread or lace/light fingering yarn in a contrasting color. A row counter is recommended. This is an intermediate class—you must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Pattern will be provided. Registered students receive 15% off class materials.
BEGINNING CROCHET
Sundays July 14 & 21~ 6-8pm ~ $45
Instructor: Amy Keefer
Learn the basic stitches of the art and craft of crochet. Students will learn how to make a crochet chain, single, double, and treble crochet. You will be well on your way to that first scarf, cowl or blanket. Students will need 200 yards smooth worsted weight yarn, locking stitch markers and a size G crochet hook.
Registered students receive 15% off class materials.
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HANDS ON HELP
Every Tuesday and Friday 4-6pm ~ **FREE with Proof of Purchase ($5 without)**
Instructor: Song Palmese
Stuck? Need help reading a pattern? Forget how to cast-on or off? Help is at hand.
**All Article Pract customers are welcome, please restrict the projects you bring in to projects made with yarn purchased at our store. 15 minute sessions, no appointment neccessary, and free.
Hands-On Help is not a substitute for knitting lessons or individual instruction. If you require more help,
we have a list of private knitting instructors available, or you may want to consider taking one of our our Level II or intermediate classes or attending our Skills Workshop which happens the first Thursdsay evening of each month.
We respectfully request that attendees not take advantage of this free service. Please limit your projects to those using materials purchased at our store.