Classes at Great Yarns
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Great Yarns
1208 Ridge Road, Raleigh,
NC 27607 (919) 832-3599
1208 Ridge Road, Raleigh,
NC 27607 (919) 832-3599
Store Hours:
10 - 6 Mon.- Fri.
10 - 5 Sat.
Closed Sunday
10 - 6 Mon.- Fri.
10 - 5 Sat.
Closed Sunday
Day Classes- 10:00am - 12:00noon
Evening Classes- 6:30pm - 8:30pm
(unless otherwise noted)
Call (919) 832-3599 to check class availability and to register.
Beginning Knitting $55 inclusive
Learn the basic techniques of knitting, purling, casting on and binding off with a simple sampler
scarf, before you begin your first sweater. Fee for this two week class includes; tuition, beginning
reference book, yarn, needles and a gauge ruler.
Instructors
Tuesday (Evening) -
Wednesday (Evening)-
Tuesday (Day)-
Thursday (Evening)-
Tuesday (Day)-
Wednesday (Evening)-
Kids Learn to Knit $30.00
One time, 1.5-hour class, supplies included, ages 9-15
The perfect opportunity for your child to learn the basic skills of knitting and casting on in the
company of other kids. If time and attention permit, purling and binding off may be included. Fee
for this class covers: tuition, beginning reference book, yarn and needles.
(Instructor: Ellen)
Sunday (Afternoon) 2:00pm -3:30pm,
Sunday (Afternoon) 2:00pm -3:30pm,
Sunday (Afternoon) 2:00pm -3:30pm,
Sunday (Afternoon) 2:00pm -3:30pm,
Sweater Class $65
Increase your skills and knit your first sweater! You will learn how to: choose your pattern and yarn,
read and follow your pattern and shape your knit piece to make a sweater that actually fits!
Additional skills: picking up stitches, assembling your sweater and correcting errors. This is a 6
session class. Prerequisites: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl, bind off and recognize knit and
purl stitches. Does not include supplies.
(Instructor: Fran)
Monday (Evening) -
Sock Class $50
Unravel the mysteries of making socks! Class will meet for three sessions, so there is plenty of time
to finish your homework! Skill level: confident beginners and up; some experience with double
pointed needles will help. Does not include supplies.
(Instructor: Denise)
Thursday (Evening)-
Thursday (Evening) -
Introduction to Lace Knitting $35
Have fun and enhance your knitting skills by learning to knit lace! You will learn basic chart reading
and lace stitches. You will learn to knit with fine yarns on small needles. Skill level- Confident
Beginner and or Intermediate. Prerequisites: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl, bind off and
recognize knit and purl stitches. Does not include supplies.
(Instructor: Denise)
Wednesday (Evening) -
Finishing Class / Help Session $35
Need to sew your sweater together, pick up some stitches or weave in ends? This is the 2 hour
session for you! This is also an appropriate class if you need some other help on your project.
Limited to a maximum of 4 students per session, so you'll get the attention that you need.
Instructor
Monday (Evening) -
Tuesday (Day) -
Fix your Mistakes $35
Projects plagued by delays due to simple errors? Learn how to identify and correct basic knitting
mistakes, from picking up dropped stitches to taking away extra stitches. Eliminate your panic, fix
your project, and move on!
(Instructor: Denise)
Tuesday (Evening) -
Felted Bag $50
Learn how to felt with this basic but lovely bag project! Skills learned in this class include: how to
choose a yarn for felting, how to size your felted projects, and introduction to the felting process.
Does not include supplies
(Instructor: Denise)
Tuesday (Evening)
Learn to Knit Cables! $35
Expand your pattern skills by creating beautiful cables for your scarves and or sweaters, not to
mention afghans as well! You will learn how to knit basic Left Cross and Right Cross cables using
charted as well as written directions. Does not include supplies
(Instructor: Denise)
Wednesday (Evening) -
Fingerless Mitts $45
Keep your hands warm and stylish this winter with this quick project! Less complicated than
mittens, cuter than gloves, this project makes the perfect gift for that special someone (or yourself).
Does not include supplies (Instructor: Fran)
Monday (Evening)
Entrelac Scarf $45
Entrelac is a knitting technique used to create a textured diamond pattern. In this class you will
use a self-striping yarn to create a scarf that will surely get noticed! Does not include supplies
(Instructor: Liz)
Wednesday (Evening 7 -9pm)
Bottom-up hat $45
A great introduction to knitting in the round and working with double-pointed needles...resulting in
an adorable hat to show for it. By the end of this class, you'll understand hat making from bottom
to top. Does not include supplies (Instructor: Liz)
Monday (Evening 7 -9pm)
Holiday Ornaments $30
Learn to make holiday ornaments in a variety of styles for the holiday of your choice! These
charming creations are quick, easy, and great gift ideas, ideally suited to the holiday season.
Does not include supplies. (Instructor: Liz)
Friday (Evening 7 -9pm)
Friday (Evening 7 -9pm)
More to come...
Learn the basic techniques of knitting, purling, casting on and binding off with a simple sampler
scarf, before you begin your first sweater. Fee for this two week class includes; tuition, beginning
reference book, yarn, needles and a gauge ruler.
Instructors
Tuesday (Evening) -
Wednesday (Evening)-
Tuesday (Day)-
Thursday (Evening)-
Tuesday (Day)-
Wednesday (Evening)-
Kids Learn to Knit $30.00
One time, 1.5-hour class, supplies included, ages 9-15
The perfect opportunity for your child to learn the basic skills of knitting and casting on in the
company of other kids. If time and attention permit, purling and binding off may be included. Fee
for this class covers: tuition, beginning reference book, yarn and needles.
(Instructor: Ellen)
Sunday (Afternoon) 2:00pm -3:30pm,
Sunday (Afternoon) 2:00pm -3:30pm,
Sunday (Afternoon) 2:00pm -3:30pm,
Sunday (Afternoon) 2:00pm -3:30pm,
Sweater Class $65
Increase your skills and knit your first sweater! You will learn how to: choose your pattern and yarn,
read and follow your pattern and shape your knit piece to make a sweater that actually fits!
Additional skills: picking up stitches, assembling your sweater and correcting errors. This is a 6
session class. Prerequisites: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl, bind off and recognize knit and
purl stitches. Does not include supplies.
(Instructor: Fran)
Monday (Evening) -
Sock Class $50
Unravel the mysteries of making socks! Class will meet for three sessions, so there is plenty of time
to finish your homework! Skill level: confident beginners and up; some experience with double
pointed needles will help. Does not include supplies.
(Instructor: Denise)
Thursday (Evening)-
Thursday (Evening) -
Introduction to Lace Knitting $35
Have fun and enhance your knitting skills by learning to knit lace! You will learn basic chart reading
and lace stitches. You will learn to knit with fine yarns on small needles. Skill level- Confident
Beginner and or Intermediate. Prerequisites: You must be able to cast on, knit, purl, bind off and
recognize knit and purl stitches. Does not include supplies.
(Instructor: Denise)
Wednesday (Evening) -
Finishing Class / Help Session $35
Need to sew your sweater together, pick up some stitches or weave in ends? This is the 2 hour
session for you! This is also an appropriate class if you need some other help on your project.
Limited to a maximum of 4 students per session, so you'll get the attention that you need.
Instructor
Monday (Evening) -
Tuesday (Day) -
Fix your Mistakes $35
Projects plagued by delays due to simple errors? Learn how to identify and correct basic knitting
mistakes, from picking up dropped stitches to taking away extra stitches. Eliminate your panic, fix
your project, and move on!
(Instructor: Denise)
Tuesday (Evening) -
Felted Bag $50
Learn how to felt with this basic but lovely bag project! Skills learned in this class include: how to
choose a yarn for felting, how to size your felted projects, and introduction to the felting process.
Does not include supplies
(Instructor: Denise)
Tuesday (Evening)
Learn to Knit Cables! $35
Expand your pattern skills by creating beautiful cables for your scarves and or sweaters, not to
mention afghans as well! You will learn how to knit basic Left Cross and Right Cross cables using
charted as well as written directions. Does not include supplies
(Instructor: Denise)
Wednesday (Evening) -
Fingerless Mitts $45
Keep your hands warm and stylish this winter with this quick project! Less complicated than
mittens, cuter than gloves, this project makes the perfect gift for that special someone (or yourself).
Does not include supplies (Instructor: Fran)
Monday (Evening)
Entrelac Scarf $45
Entrelac is a knitting technique used to create a textured diamond pattern. In this class you will
use a self-striping yarn to create a scarf that will surely get noticed! Does not include supplies
(Instructor: Liz)
Wednesday (Evening 7 -9pm)
Bottom-up hat $45
A great introduction to knitting in the round and working with double-pointed needles...resulting in
an adorable hat to show for it. By the end of this class, you'll understand hat making from bottom
to top. Does not include supplies (Instructor: Liz)
Monday (Evening 7 -9pm)
Holiday Ornaments $30
Learn to make holiday ornaments in a variety of styles for the holiday of your choice! These
charming creations are quick, easy, and great gift ideas, ideally suited to the holiday season.
Does not include supplies. (Instructor: Liz)
Friday (Evening 7 -9pm)
Friday (Evening 7 -9pm)
More to come...
| REGISTRATION POLICIES: We may have to reschedule a class due to inclement weather or because of instructor illness. The instructor will make every attempt to reschedule for a time that is convenient for everyone. Enrollment takes place with the full payment of the class fee. We cannot hold spaces without payment. You may pay by credit card over the phone. Please know that even though there may be space in a class at one moment, and hour later it may fill. CHECK YOUR CALENDERS!! Refunds will not be given within two weeks of the beginning of class. Should a student be unable to attend a class, and notifies us less than two weeks before the class begins, a refund will be given only if the class is full AND their space in the class can be filled by a new student. (The more notice you give about cancelling, the better we may be able to sell the space. Calling the day of the class does not work.) Refunds will be given should a class cancel due to lack of enrollment. YARN for classes MUST be purchased from Great yarns. THERE ARE NOT ANY MAKEUP CLASSES. Teachers are paid with tuition monies whether or not students attend a class. |