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.
Classes & Special Events
Deb Diefenderfer | Cheri Clark | Lavanya Patricella
RECURRING WEEKLY 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.
Help us keep our class sizes manageable by registering for a session
through the SignUp Genius link above or by emailing Deb at
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 5 students per session.
Class Fee $20 in cash or Venmo.
Help us keep our class sizes manageable by registering for a session
through the SignUp Genius link above or by emailing Deb at
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)
$30 for a one-hour session or $15 per 1/2 hour in cash or Venmo
Email Deb to schedule a date and time: alpduez2@gmail.com
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 monthlygeneral brioche class! This class is open tobeginners or experienced knitters and it will be a fun, relaxed 2 hours of general brioche help. Bring your brioche projects, problems and questions. Beginner patternsvcan 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.
Pumpkin Hat with Cheri
2 Tuesdays
October 20 and 27
5:30-7:00PM
Cost is $40 for the two sessions.
Knit up a cute little Pumpkin Hat for a special little someone this fall!
Class price includes the pattern and small amounts of green an
brown yarn for the stem and curly leaf.
Materials: 1 skein Malabrigo Rios in Sunset or Glazed Carrot
(available at the shop), or similar worsted weight yarn; US size 7 - 16" circular needle; US size 7 DPN's; stitch markers.
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
Learn to Knit with Cheri
3 Tuesdays
November 3, 10, and 17
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
Beginner Socks with Cheri
3 Wednesdays
November 4, 11, and 25
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Cost is $60 for the three sessions
Let's knit socks!
Learn basic top-down sock construction
using the magic loop technique.
We'll use worsted weight yarn so they'll knit up quickly and keep your feet warm and cozy!
Materials:
1 hank Malabrigo Rios
US Size 6 - 40" circular needle
Reginstration 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
Cobblestone Cowl
2 Thursdays
Nov. 12th & Nov. 19th
6:00-7:30PM
Cost is $45 (prepaid in advance) for the 2 sessions. Limit of 5.
Must know basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, half double crochet and slip stitch.
Gear up for winter with this easy to crochet cowl which uses 75 gm of Malabrigo Rasta and 100 gm of fingering weight yarn in a contrasting color.
Materials: 1 hank Malabrigo Rasta and 1 hank fingering weight yarn; Crochet hook 4 mm (G/6) hook
Registration and payment
for this class must be made in advance.
For more information, or to find out
how to reserve your spot and pay for the class, please contact
Deb Diefenderfer at alpduez2@gmail.com
Learn Entrelac with Cheri
2 Wednesdays
December 2 and 9
5:30 - 7:00PM
Cheri loves Entrelac, and she wants you to love it, too!
Entrelac is a knitted fabric that looks woven. You'll learn the technique for knitting Entrelac flat, how to knit backwards, and get a lot of practice picking up stitches. You'll learn on a swatch, and we'll discuss pattern options in the second class.
Materials: 1 skein Berroco Gianna (available at the shop), or
similar worsted weight yarn; US size 7 - 24", depending on
how you knit.
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
Call us today at
610-421-8889or drop by our shop to place a reservation for one of our Classes or Special Events.
Our Instructors
and Staff promise that you will have a fun time while you learn a lot at Conversational Threads and meet some wonderful people along the way!