PHONE: 610-421-8889
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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 | Simone Kereit | Lavanya Patricella | Katie Pfenninger | Linda Miller
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RECURRING CLASSES
General Knitting Sessions with Linda Miller
Tuesday Afternoons 2:00 to 4:00PM
Thursday Evenings 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost $10 per person in cash or check payable to Linda Miller
Limited at the current time to 6 students per class.
Contact Linda with any questions - nittinfool69@rcn.com or 610-573-0574 (text only)
Linda also is offering 15 minute appointments for knitting help.
Each 15 minute appointment will cost $5, payable in cash to the instructor at the beginning of the appointment.
You must book your appointment at least 24 hours in advance.
Contact Linda at nittinfool69@rcn.com or text her (text only) at 610-573-0574 to schedule your help session.
During her current regularly scheduled Thursday evening classes Linda is also offering a
Fair Isle Christmas Stocking
class for $40. Please contact Linda at the above number for more information.
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Crochet Sessions with Deb Diefenderfer
General Crochet Sessions
Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30PM
Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30PM
Class Fee $12 per session in cash or Venmo.
These General Crochet Sessions are for Advanced Beginners (you know how to chain, single and double crochet) and Intermediate Beginners (you are proficient in all basic stitches and increases and decreases, can follow most pattern instructions and have completed several projects using these skills).
Limited to 6 students per session.
Sign Up Here
Beginner Crochet Sessions - No Experience Necessary
Saturdays, 10:00AM to noon
Limited to 4 students per session.
Class Fee $12 in cash or Venmo.
Sign Up Here
In order to maintain the class size limit, to register for any of these sessions you must email Deb at alpduez2@gmail.com or use the Sign Up links above.
Please remember, if you sign up for a session and find you cannot make it, please email Deb to cancel.
Thank you!
SPECIALTY CLASSES
General Brioche Class
with Lavanya
Second Wednesday of Every Month
April 12, May 10,
June 14, 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.
Introduction to Mosaic Crochet
with Deb
Monday, May 1, 8, 15, 22
or
Thursday, May 4, 11, 18, 25
Limited to 8 students per class
6:30PM to 8:30PM
Cost $12 per session
In May Deb is offering an introduction to Mosaic Crochet by making an easy mug rug. She loves making mosaic blankets and this small project will give you a taste of this easy technique.
Materials:
Hook Size US G/4mm
2 colors of medium (worsted) weight yarn, approximately 20 yards each color
Scissors and yarn needle
Email Deb at
alpduez2@gmail.com
for the Sign Up link.
Portage Crochet Baskets with Deb
Monday, June 5, 12, 19, 26
or
Thursday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Cost $12.00 per session
Limited to 8 students per class
In June Deb is introducing a new basket pattern done in "linen stitch". Using yarn held double, these are a trio of cute nesting baskets you could use throughout your home. Make one or all of them! (Deb lined the basket with plastic canvas for extra sturdiness.)
The pattern must be purchased at this link: Portage Crochet Basket
The finished measurements are
S, M, L:
Base 4" (5 1/2", 7")
Height 3" (4", 5")
Materials to make all 3 baskets:
Approximately 436 yards of Aran weight yarn
(Deb used 4 hanks of Blue Sky Woolstok Tweed sold in the shop)
Hook: US L/8mm
Scissors and yarn needle
(Optional - Plastic canvas for lining)
Email Deb at
alpduez2@gmail.com
for the Sign Up link
My First Sweater Class with Linda
Cost is $35 for 3 one-on-one one-hour sessions, payable in cash or by check to Linda Miller at the beginning of your first session.
Linda is introducing a new class for those of you who would like to add knitting a sweater to your skill set.
Flax by Tin Can Knits is the perfect sweater for anyone who would like to attempt knitting their first sweater. Available for free on Ravelry.com in 19 sizes from 0-6 months to 6XL, Flax is knit in an Aran or worsted weight yarn for a quick project. Or choose Flax Light which is done in fingering weight. So many customization options are available for this sweater, including directions for a cropped or a regular length.
Email Linda at nittinfool69@rcn.com or text her (text only) at 610-573-0574 to set up your sessions and get started on your sweater knitting journey!
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