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.
Our Instructors
Deb Diefenderfer | Cheri Clark | Lavanya Patricella | Linda Miller
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RECURRING CLASSES
General Knitting Sessions with Linda Miller
Tuesday Afternoons 2:00 to 4:00PM
Thursday Evenings 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost $20 per person in cash or check payable to Linda Miller
Limited to 6 students per class.
Contact Linda with any questions - nittinfool69@rcn.com or 610-573-0574 (text only)
Linda also is offering 15 minute appointments for knitting help.
Each 15 minute appointment will cost $5, payable in cash to the instructor at the
beginning of the appointment.
You must book your appointment at least 24 hours in advance.
Contact Linda at nittinfool69@rcn.com or text her (text only) at
610-573-0574 to schedule your help session.
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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.
Sign Up Here
In order to maintain the class size limit, to register for any of these
sessions you must email Deb at alpduez2@gmail.com or use the Sign Up
link above.
Please remember, if you sign up for a session and find you cannot make it,
please email Deb to cancel.
Thank you!
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Adult or Children (age 12 and older) One-on-One Crochet Sessions
Available.
$25 for a one-hour session in cash or Venmo
Email Deb to schedule a date and time: alpduez2@gmail.com
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Knitting with Cheri - Saturdays
Saturdays, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Class Fee $20 per session in cash or check payable to Cheri Clark
Spend some time knitting with Cheri on Saturday Mornings.
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
SPECIALTY CLASSES
General Brioche Class
with Lavanya
Second Wednesday of Every Month
December 11, January 8,
February 12, etc.
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Cost $35 per class
Limited to 8 students
Lavanya will now be offering a monthly
general brioche class! This class is open to
beginners or experienced knitters and it
will be a fun, relaxed 2 hours of general
brioche help. Bring your brioche projects,
problems and questions. Beginner patterns
can 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.
Learn to Knit with Cheri
3 Wednesdays
New Dates Coming Soon!!
6:00-7:30PM
Cost is $45 for all 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 Cascade 220, 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
Berry and Mesh Stitch
Crochet Hat
with Deb
3 Mondays
November 25, December 2 & 9
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Cost is $45 for the three sessions.
Limit - 6 participants
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to
Intermediate Crocheter
This lovely hat designed by Tiffany Brown from
Daisy Farm Crafts can be made in any size with
any type of worsted weight yarn. It's a great
project using up ends of yarn from your stash.
Finished Measurements:
22" circumference; 8" length
Materials:
7/4.5mm and H/8 5mm crochet hooks
2 - 100 gm (220 yards) skeins Cascade
Superwash Merino wool
Approzimately 3 oz. each of 4 complimentary
colors for the stripes
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Tape measure
Pom pom (Optional)
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
Deb at alpduez2@gmail.com or
text at 610-462-2173
My First Sweater Class with Linda
Cost is $35 for 3 one-on-one one-hour sessions, payable in cash or by check to Linda Miller at the beginning of your first session.
Linda is introducing a new class for those of you who would like to add knitting a sweater to your skill set.
Flax by Tin Can Knits is the perfect sweater for anyone who would like to attempt knitting their first sweater. Available for free on Ravelry.com in 19 sizes from 0-6 months to 6XL, Flax is knit in an Aran or worsted weight yarn for a quick project. Or choose Flax Light which is done in fingering weight. So many customization options are available for this sweater, including directions for a cropped or a regular length.
Email Linda at nittinfool69@rcn.com or text her (text only) at 610-573-0574 to set up your sessions and get started on your sweater knitting journey!
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