June 2023 Classes
Classes will state if they are IN PERSON, VIRTUAL, or HYBRID. Hybrid classes will allow for both in person or remote attendance. You will receive the Zoom link with registration for virtual and hybrid classes.
Vaccination required for in-person attendance. At this time, masks are optional inside the classroom; please be mindful of our shared space. Hybrid and virtual classes include a class recording.
Learn to Knit: T-shirt Tote Bag HYBRID
June 3, 10 + July 1, 10 am- 12 pm, $90
Turn those old t-shirts into yarn, and learn some new knitting skills along the way! This class is a fun introduction to knitting in the round, basic lace knitting, and has an interesting pinhole cast-on. We will also be creating our own upcycled yarn! Students should be comfortable with the knit and purl stitch, and have some experience reading a pattern.
Instructor: Amie Palmer
Materials:
Upcycled Bag pattern (provided)
US 15/ 10 mm 24" circular needle + DPNs
Crochet hook in a similar size (doesn't need to match exactly)
6 Adult XL T-shirts or equivalent (smaller shirts are fine but you'll need more of them)
Straight tip medium gauge metal tapestry needle
Washable fabric marking pen that is visible on the T-shirts (or use our classroom pens)
Rotary cutter and acrylic ruler (or use our classroom supplies)
Knit Skills: Intarsia Mooncrush Tank HYBRID
Image from the designer
June 3, 17, July 1, 15, 29, + August 12, 3:30-5:30 pm, $180
The Mooncrush tank features wide shoulders and deep armholes, with a boxy shape that works as a standalone top or as a layering piece. In class we’ll cover choosing size, reading charts, intarsia colorwork, working a folded hem and collar, short row shaping, mattress seaming, and applied I-cord edgings. The intarsia will have you saying “just one more row!” Students should be comfortable knitting, purling, and following a pattern.
Instructor: Rachel Offerdahl
Required Materials:
Pattern for the Mooncrush Tank by Jacqueline Cieslak (paper copy or pdf from the designer)
Fingering or light sport weight yarn in yardage for your size (yarns containing plant fibers are recommended for this pattern. Students can knit the two- or three-color version and the cropped or full length in class.)
Two sets of US size 4 needles, or size to make gauge. (Two sets of needles are recommended so students can knit both the front and back panels in tandem.)
Basic knitting kit including stitch markers and darning needle
One spare set of needles at least four sizes smaller than main needle (instructor will bring extras for use in class)
Intro to Watercolor IN PERSON
Image from Kristen Solecki
Learn fun ways to work with the versatile medium, watercolor! Participants will learn a variety of techniques and fundamentals of watercolor while also getting to experiment with color, texture, and using ink. Everyone will get to make their own series of mini paintings on watercolor paper.
Instructor: Kristen Solecki
Materials:
*Optional- you can bring Micron pens or any non water soluble pens
Work In Progress Knitting Help IN PERSON
June 2 + 30, 1-3 pm, $30
We've all got a knitting Work In Progress that could use some help! Join knitting instructor Amie Palmer most Fridays for guidance! If you've taken a class with Amie, or a knitting class at Freeman's Creative, come work on your projects with guidance and support. This is an ongoing series for students who are starting, working on, or need help completing projects. If you have any questions about the class format, or whether your project is appropriate for this class, please contact the shop.
Coming up in July:
Knit Skills: The Rose That Grew From Concrete (starting July 1)
Knit Skills: Socks in a Weekend (July 8 + 9)
Knit Skills: Learn to Knit Socks (July 8, 15, + 22)
Knit Skills: Argyle Socks (starting July 15)
Yes, it’s a lot of socks… They are the perfect summer project!