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
Important Update Regarding Crochet Classes
Starting in February
In February, crochet classes will be on a temporary hiatus while Deb takes some
time off for medical reasons. She anticipates being away for a few months and will
share an update the moment classes are ready to resume.
Thank you for your understanding!
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 - Wednesdays or Saturdays
Wednesdays, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
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 two 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
Knitting with Cheri - Private Lesson
$30 per hour or $15 per 1/2 hour
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
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.
Learn to Knit with Cheri
3 Thursdays
February 5, 12, and 19
5:30-7:00PM
Cost is $60 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
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