Classes
818-760-9330
Red Cottage/Teacher Sherry Bray
We have a new teacher that will be teaching only projects in Needlepoint. The above piece is a Melissa Shirley done on 13M canvas, this class will start on Saturday, July 9, 2011 and will be held on the following Saturday's: July 9th, August 13th, September 17th and October 8th from 10a-1p. Teaching fee is $100.00 plus the cost of supplies. No refunds or credits for Guest Teaching Classes.
Please call to reserve your space as seating is limited 818-760-9330.
Maritime Scissor Case
Please welcome Elizabeth Ann Talledo back on September 23, 24 and 25, 2011 from Dames of the Needle/Finger Work.
The project is a reproduction of an antique Shaker Pin Cushion. The piece is worked on 32 count hand dyed linen from Lakeside that is painted with acrylic paints with counted and surface embroidery stitching. The piece has a maritime theme with mermaids, octopus, squid, sea horse, ships and a harbor.
This is a two day class where students will learn to paint on linen, dye fabric, stitching and finishing techniques.
Day one, September 24th students will paint the water and sky on all four panels for the outer and inner boxes. They will use walnuts to dye the fabric and cotton twill used to finish the piece. Stitching instructions will be reviewed if time on first day. Day two, September 25th the students will start stitching, finish the strawberry and review finishing instructions.
We will have a little pre-stitching to do and this will arrive at the shop the middle of August.
Stitches on the case are Tent Stitch, Cross Stitch over one and two, Couched Stitches, Satin Stitch, Palestrina Knot over one, Straight Stitches, Wrapped Stitch and Smyrna Cross Stitch.
Your kit will include hand dyed cotton threads, hand dyed linen, access to paints and dye, fabric, cotton twill, scissors, magnet, wool, MOP thread rings, 4 ply cotton matte board, and finishing materials to finish the project.
The cost for Friday, Saturday and Sunday is $350.00, this includes your kit, Friday night reception at the shop, dinner Saturday night
This class will take place at Rancho San Rafael Recreation Center in Glendale, Ca., take 134 east to 2N Freeway exit Mountain, take right @light which is Rancho San Rafael, go up hill past two stop signs, on left is the recreation center parking, we will have balloons and sign showing that's where it is.
We will have the room from (9a-?) both Saturday and Sunday so you are more than welcome to come early and stitch.
Your registration includes a reception at the shop on September 23rd, coffee/soft drinks and dessert. Then you are more than welcome to stay and stitch at the shop.
Your registration fee includes a dinner Saturday night at 5p at the center and a buffet on Sunday morning at 8a.
If you need to make hotel reservations, there are several hotels very close by the airport as well as in Glendale. The airport is about 15 minutes away from Rancho San Rafael.
Hilton Hotel - approximately $129.00/night,
100 W. Glen Oaks, Glendale, Ca.
818-956-5466
Marriott Airport - approximately $99.00/night,
2500 Hollywood Way Burbank, Ca.
818-843-6000
The shop is within 10-15 minutes of the airport, Glendale and the shop.
Join anytime - The Great North American Afghan - This afghan is absoutely beautiful it was designed by 24 very talented designers. You can view a picture of it at www.unicornbooks.com, do a search for the title and it will come up. This project will take some time, and you will learn many new stitches some easy and some challenging. This class is the 3rd Saturday of every month from 1p-3p.
You choose your yarns and colors and colors and I will give you 20% off your yarn for this project. Instructor Diana.
We have a copy of the book so you can see what it looks like, I have searched some of the yarns and have come up with Lorna's Lace solid colors that match very well or of course what ever yarn you would like us to order. The Lorna's Lace Yarn will have to be ordered and since it is hand dyed it will take about (6) weeks to get.
After seeing the Great North American Afghan several people wanted to do the The Great American Aran Afghan so we have started this class on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 1:30p-3:30p. If interested please call the shop to register.
Remember the classes are free with the purchase of your yarn at the shop and on this project I will give you a 20% discount.
Please call to register as space will be limited and we want to make sure we have all the supplies for everyone.
JOIN ANYTIME
Ongoing knitting/crochet classes that you can join anytime.....There is no class project so you can work on any project of your choice. Classes are (2) hour sessions and you pay in (5) week increments - $10.00/week for 5 weeks, $50.00 total. This format has been very sucessful so we are going to continue it in 2008. Learn not only from your instructor but by students sitting around you that are working on differnt things and are at a different level than you.
These classes are every Saturday from 10a-12noon with either Jane or Diana and Monday's from 5:30p-7:30p with Jane.
Beginning Knitting - Learn the basics of knitting - you'll learn casting on, knitting, purling and binding off. You'll also learn tips for fixing small mistakes and much more. After this class you will be able to make scarves, shawls, handbags and many other fun things. Just call and schedule and appointment with any of the instructors.
Beginning Crochet - Crochet has become very hot and used with knitting projects, i.e., edging on knitting projects for example. Learn the basic stitches, single crochet, double crochet, triple crochet, yarn over and more. Just call and schedule an appointment with any of the instructors.
NEW - CHANGE Alpabet Sampler - The Saturday French Alphabet Sampler class has been expanded! It's now the Sampler class. Design and work on your own unique sampler using some of the great reference books we have available. Or, if you prefer, choose one of the many sampler designs in the store. We've got all kinds - tranditional, contemporary, romatic, whimsical. We've got a fun group of stitchers, and we meet from 10a-12p on the 2nd Saturday of the month with either Cindy or Diana.
Needlepoint - Needlepoint classes are on Monday's 6p-8p or Fridays 1p-3p, Donna DiMarco teaches both beginning and advanced needlepoint
You look at these canvases and you say "OK this is the year" here's your chance. Come join Donna and her students on Monday or Friday for a fun-filled time of laughs, working on any needlepoint canvas of your choice. (6) lessons for $90.00 or $15.00/lesson plus the cost of your materials.
This stocking was just completed by Susan Anderson what a beautiful job she did.
Needlepoint for Beginners - Want to learn needlepoint - Have we got the right person for you, Shirlee works Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10a-5p so call and schedule an appointment with Shirlee, she'll get you going on that new project that you have wanted to start. Learn the Continental and Basketweave stitch, and about different threads and how they can be used.
DROP-INS - STOP IN ANY DAY OF THE WEEK AND SOMEONE IS ALWAYS HERE TO HELP YOU IN BETWEEN CUSTOMERS.
PUNCHNEEDLE - Buy your materials here and we will be more than happy to get you started on your project.
KNOT WORK - Miniature knot work, done in French Knots and Colonial Knots. Learn this technique. It is very easy to learn and makes exquisitely beautiful pieces of art. Purchase your materials here and we will get you started for free.
Finishing services are available for knitting, needlepoint and cross-stitch. Please contact us for more information 818-760-9330.
