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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Call us today at 610-421-8889 or drop by our shop to place a reservation for one of our Classes or Special Events.  Our Instructors and Staff promise that you will have a fun time while you learn a lot at Conversational Threads and meet some wonderful people along the way!