Classes & Special Events
At The School of Fiber Arts at Conversational Threads, our friendly and experienced Instructors offer a wide range of Classes to students of every skill level and interest. As a shop, we hold frequent Special Events and Celebrations.
Our Instructors
Deb Diefenderfer | Cheri Clark | Lavanya Patricella
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RECURRING CLASSES
Crochet Sessions with Deb Diefenderfer
Adult Beginner Crochet Sessions - No Experience Necessary
Saturdays, 10:00AM to noon
Limited to 4 students per session.
Class Fee $20 in cash or Venmo.
Sign Up Here
Help us keep our class sizes manageable by registering for a session
through the SignUp link above or by emailing Deb at alpduez2@gmail.com
If your plans change, please be considerate and cancel your
registration by emailing Deb.
Thank you!
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Adult Advanced Beginner Crochet Sessions
Must know how to do crochet stitches (chaining, single and
double crochet, etc.) and need assistance with
individual projects.
Saturdays, 1:30PM to 3:30PM
Limited to 4 students per session.
Class Fee $20 in cash or Venmo.
SignUp Here
Help us keep our class sizes manageable by registering for a session
through the SignUp link above or by emailing Deb at alpduez2@gmail.com
If your plans change, please be considerate and cancel your
registration by emailing Deb.
Thank you!
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One-on-One Crochet Sessions Available
Adult or Children (age 12 and older)
$25 for a one-hour session in cash or Venmo
Email Deb to schedule a date and time: alpduez2@gmail.com
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Knitting with Cheri - Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays
Tuesdays, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Thursdays, 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Saturdays, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Class Fee $20 per session in cash or check payable to Cheri Clark
Spend some time knitting with Cheri at one of three weekly times.
Start a new project, work through projects you've already started and need some
help with, or bring your knitting boo-boos to fix.
This class is perfect for beginners and advanced beginners.
For more information or to sign up please contact Cheri at cheriknits@gmail.com
SPECIALTY CLASSES
General Brioche Class
with Lavanya
Second Wednesday of Every Month
January 8,
February 12, March 12, etc.
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Cost $35 per class
Limited to 8 students
Lavanya will now be offering a monthly
general brioche class! This class is open to
beginners or experienced knitters and it
will be a fun, relaxed 2 hours of general
brioche help. Bring your brioche projects,
problems and questions. Beginner patterns
can be purchased in the shop or online prior
to class.
Patterns by Lavanya Patricella here.
Sign up in advance by calling the shop
(610-421-8889) to secure your spot as
space is limited.
Beginner Socks with Cheri
Three Wednesdays -
January 8, 15 and 22
6:00 - 7:30PM
Cost is $50 for all three sessions
Let's knit socks!
Learn the basic top-down sock
construction and master the use
of double pointed needles. We use
worsted weight yarn so they'll knit
up quickly and keep your feet
warm and cozy.
Materials:
One hank Malabrigo Rios
Size 6 double pointed needles
Knitting Pure and Simple Beginner
Socks Pattern
Learn to Knit with Cheri
3 Thursdays
January 9, 16, and 23
6:00-7:30PM
Cost is $50 for the 3 sessions.
Cheri loves knitting, and she wants
you to love it, too! In this 3 week
class you'll cover the basics of knitting.
You'll learn how to cast on, knit, purl,
bind-off and more! You'll practice on
small swatches and get started on
a scarf by the last class.
Materials: 1 hank Malabrigo Rios, or
similar worsted weight yarn; US
size 8 - 24" needles (wooden needles
are recommended).
Registration and payment
for this class must
be made ahead.
For more information, or to find out
how to reserve your spot and pay
for the class, please contact
Cheri at cheriknits@gmail.com
Cabled Fingerless Mitts
with Cheri
3 Wednesdays
February 5, 12 & 19
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Cost is $50 for the three sessions.
Fingerless mitts are the perfect
solution to cooler temps when you
still need to use your fingers.
These cabled mitts are fun to knit,
and even more fun to wear! You'll
learn how to knit a small
circumference using the Magic Loop technique, create cables with a cable needle, create cables without a cable needle, and more!
Materials:
200 yards of DK weight yarn
US size 4 40-inch circular needle
Cable needle
Registration and payment
for this class must
be made ahead.
For more information, or to find out
how to reserve your spot and pay
for the class, please contact
Cheri at cheriknits@gmail.com
Dark Shines Cowl
with Cheri
3 Thursdays
February 6, 13 & 20
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Cost is $50 for all three sessions
Let's learn the basics of stranded knitting while working up this cozy neck warmer. Cheri will teach you tips and tricks that make colorwork fun!
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors (sample used Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted)
US Sizes 6 & 7 24-inch circular needles, or size required for gauge
Stitch Markers
Pattern available on Ravelry.com
(Dark Shines by Amy Gleixner)
Learn to Knit with Cheri
3 Wednesdays
March 5, 12 & 19
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Cost is $50 for the 3 sessions.
Cheri loves knitting, and she wants
you to love it, too! In this 3 week
class you'll cover the basics of knitting.
You'll learn how to cast on, knit, purl,
bind-off and more! You'll practice on
small swatches and get started on
a scarf by the last class.
Materials: 1 hank Malabrigo Rios, or
similar worsted weight yarn; US
size 8 - 24" needles (wooden needles
are recommended).
Registration and payment
for this class must
be made ahead.
For more information, or to find out
how to reserve your spot and pay
for the class, please contact
Cheri at cheriknits@gmail.com
Double Knitting
with Cheri
2 Thursdays
March 6 & 13
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Cost is $35 for the two sessions
Double knitting is fun, let Cheri show you how to do it! Double knit fabric is reversible; you're literally knitting both sides of the fabric at the same time, creating a very soft, squishy, and warm fabric. In this class you'll create a cute coffee coaster while learning the basic technique, as well as tips ansd tricks to make double knitting fun!
Materials:
2 skeins worsted weight yan in 2 contrasting colors
US Size 7 24-inch circular needle
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