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
January 8,
February 12, March 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.
Beginner Socks with Cheri
Three Wednesdays -
January 8, 15 and 22
6:00 - 7:30PM
Cost is $50 for all three sessions
Let's knit socks!
Learn the basic top-down sock
construction and master the use
of double pointed needles. We use
worsted weight yarn so they'll knit
up quickly and keep your feet
warm and cozy.
Materials:
One hank Malabrigo Rios
Size 6 double pointed needles
Knitting Pure and Simple Beginner
Socks Pattern
Learn to Knit with Cheri
3 Thursdays
January 9, 16, and 23
6:00-7:30PM
Cost is $50 for the 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 Malabrigo Rios, 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
Cabled Fingerless Mitts
with Cheri
3 Wednesdays
February 5, 12 & 19
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Cost is $50 for the three sessions.
Fingerless mitts are the perfect
solution to cooler temps when you
still need to use your fingers.
These cabled mitts are fun to knit,
and even more fun to wear! You'll
learn how to knit a small
circumference using the Magic Loop technique, create cables with a cable needle, create cables without a cable needle, and more!
Materials:
200 yards of DK weight yarn
US size 4 40-inch circular needle
Cable needle
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
Dark Shines Cowl
with Cheri
3 Thursdays
February 6, 13 & 20
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Cost is $50 for all three sessions
Let's learn the basics of stranded knitting while working up this cozy neck warmer. Cheri will teach you tips and tricks that make colorwork fun!
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors (sample used Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted)
US Sizes 6 & 7 24-inch circular needles, or size required for gauge
Stitch Markers
Pattern available on Ravelry.com
(Dark Shines by Amy Gleixner)
Learn to Knit with Cheri
3 Wednesdays
March 5, 12 & 19
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Cost is $50 for the 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 Malabrigo Rios, 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
Double Knitting
with Cheri
2 Thursdays
March 6 & 13
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Cost is $35 for the two sessions
Double knitting is fun, let Cheri show you how to do it! Double knit fabric is reversible; you're literally knitting both sides of the fabric at the same time, creating a very soft, squishy, and warm fabric. In this class you'll create a cute coffee coaster while learning the basic technique, as well as tips ansd tricks to make double knitting fun!
Materials:
2 skeins worsted weight yan in 2 contrasting colors
US Size 7 24-inch circular needle
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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