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NEW | Knit and Felt-Snowman Spring Basket
Knit-and-felt is the process of throwing a loosely sloppy-knit
100 percent wool project into your washing machine to create
a shrunken version of its original knit-self. This woolly snowman
stands about seven inches tall after being stuffed. In the first
class, you will begin knitting the snowman and learn about
the how-to’s of felting. Come to the second class with your
felted and stuffed snowman, and we will create the beaded
arms, embellish the face and start knitting a top hat and scarf.
Intermediate knitting experience preferred, no felting experience
necessary; double point needle experience recommended.
Supply fee of $20 paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $39. Weave this whimsical spring basket that becomes a spring
centerpiece or perfect for an egg hunt! Color choices of soft
variegated pastels or vibrant spring solid hues of periwinkle,
hot pink, apple green, blues and reds. It begins with a solid oak
bottom and a swinging oak handle is optional. The fancy woven
curlicue is the finishing detail that highlights the rows of color.
Supply fee of $20 paid to instructor at class. See website for
additional items to bring to class. Class fee: $39.
w Jan 25 & Feb 1 | 10 am - Noon | 2 Sessions
Sa | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C15-W1 | Mayhew NEW | T-Shirt Quilt
NEW | Knit and Felt-Easter Egg
Knit-and-felt is the process of throwing a loosely sloppy-knit
100 percent wool project into your washing machine to create
a shrunken version of its original knit-self. These woolly eggs
measure about three inches tall after being stuffed. In the
first class, you will knit the eggs in various colors and stripes,
and learn about the how-to’s of felting. Come to the second
class with your felted and stuffed eggs, and we will create and
play with several techniques to embellish your eggs so no
two are alike! Intermediate knitting experience preferred, no
felting experience necessary; double point needle experience
recommended. Supply fee of $6 paid to instructor at class.
Class fee: $39.
w Mar 14 & Mar 28 | 10 am - Noon | 2 Sessions
Sa | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C17-W1 | Mayhew
Learn to Knit-Beginner I
Learn basic techniques - cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease,
finishing and pattern reading - while making a tote bag to be
felted. See website for supply list. Class fee: $55.
w Jan 21 - Feb 18 | 6:30 - 9 pm | 5 Sessions
T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C14-W1 | Jones
w Mar 30 | 6 - 9 pm | 1 Session
M | Northdale MS | AL077-3C23-W1 | Lida
Are you looking forward to celebrating a graduation or other
special event this spring? Make it memorable by giving an
absolutely treasured t-shirt quilt, made by you. Join Sandra
Bengtson as she guides you through the basics of making a
t-shirt quilt - from stabilizing the t-shirts, to cutting them apart
and sewing the blocks into a unique, twin-size quilt top. Leave
class with instructions on how to complete your individualized
quilt at home. Basic sewing skills required. See website for
supply list. Supply fee of $5 paid to the instructor in class.
Class fee: $55.
w Mar 28 & Apr 4 | 9 am - 12 pm | 2 Sessions
Sa | Northdale MS | AL077-3C26-W1 | Bengston
GLASS, MOSAIC AND POTTERY
Stained Glass Copperfoil Panel
Explore the processes involved in making a stained glass panel.
You will have several patterns to choose from to learn the basics.
Patterns will be used to cut the glass. Learn to use glass cutters
and grinders to shape the glass. Copperfoil is a thin copper strip
that is stuck on all edges of the glass and you will learn to use a
soldering iron to apply solder to hold the pieces together. Skill
level from beginner to intermediate. Approximate project size 10
in. x 12 in. All tools and supplies provided. See website for class
requirements. Class fee: $125.
w Feb 22 & Mar7 | 10 am - 4 pm | 2 Sessions
Sa | Northdale MS | AL077-3C38-W1 | Schwartz
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