Please read our Class Policy and Terms. All classes require Registration
Form
and some classes require Waiver.
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*QCC stands for Quick Craft Classes and are classes you can learn a new craft with all materials included to find out if it's something you'd like to pursue further.
| Spinning | |||||||||
 Start with wool in its rawest form and work it magically into fabulous hand-made yarn. This class covers both drop spindle and wheel spinning; so even without a wheel, you will be able to do this at home. You can purchase wool roving and a drop spindle at the Stitch Café, approx. $20. Registration Form |
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2-5 pm
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| Rigid Heddle Weaving | |||||||||
 Explore basic weaving techniques to make a pillow panel, purse panel or sampler. John will teach you to to work with a Rigid Heddle Loom. Bring a variety of yarn from your stash, plus scissors, and a tape measure. Warp yarn will be chosen from Stitch Cafe prior to class for a small additional fee. Space is limited to the number of available looms. Registration Form |
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| Call to schedule a class | 11-5 |
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| Kimono Sweater | |||||||||
 Annie will teach you this fabulous technique for using many yarns or one to make a one-of-a-kind kimono jacket. Bring your scraps or buy yarn before the class. It starts with just six stitches and grows to whatever size you need. Whatever you choose will look gorgeous when it comes off the needles. It is like magic! Registration Form |
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Annie Edwards | $45 | ||||||
| Socks Part 1 | |||||||||
 Socks are fun! This class will teach you the nuances of heel turning and toe finishing. And we have so many different self-patterning sock yarns! Once you start, it's hard to stop making them. Take one or both parts to get all the help you need. You will also get a $15 credit toward the purchase of supplies. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ASK ABOUT HOMEWORK FOR THIS CLASS WHEN SIGNING UP! Registration
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Thursday, August 7th
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6-8:30 pm
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Tracy Kincheloe | $45 | ||||||
| Crocheted Embellishments | |||||||||
 Learn several great embellishing techniques using crochet, beading and felting. This is a fabulous workshop for those who know the basics of crochet, but want to know much more about using this technique to dress up purses, tops, wraps, slippers and just about anything! Marterials List Registration Form |
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11-3 | $45 | |||||||
| Beaded Button | |||||||||
 Using freeform beading techniques, you will learn to create one-of-a-kind buttons that can be used on your favorite knitted sweater, denim shirt, or as a brooch to fasten a shawl. These look like fine vintage pieces, yet are easy, fun and fast to make. If you want, you may bring any beads you happen to have. Basic materials kit provided by teacher, under $20. Registration Form |
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| Call to schedule a class. | 11-2pm | Myra Wood | $45 | ||||||
| Adorable Shrug | |||||||||
 Learn new techniques as you make this great shrug! You will learn to make a one-piece sweater in the round, complete decorative increases, and more. All these techniques can be used over and over for many shapes and sizes of sweaters. Class fee includes a $15 rebate for materials. |
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| Call to schedule a class. | Tracy Kincheloe | $45 | |||||||
| Lace Knitted Pouch | |||||||||
Intimidated by patterns that say "yo, k2tog" and other fancy lace shorthand? Myra will teach you lace knitting the easy way in this workshop. After this you can make those gorgeous Vogue shawls and tops you've been dreaming about for summer. Registration Form |
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Myra Wood | $45 | |||||||
| Magic Loop Knitting | |||||||||
 Magic Loop is the alternative to double pointed needles for making sleeves, hats, socks and any other tube knitting. Myra makes learning to use it easy. Once you learn this technique you will find many other uses for it, and may never use double pointed needles again. You will need yarn and a very 47" or 60" circular needle. (All available at Stitch Cafe) Registration Form |
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| Yarn and Garment Dyeing | |||||||||
 Choose from our large selection of un-dyed yarns, then join the Stitch Cafe; staff; for a day of hand-painting and hand coloring your yarn before you knit or crochet your next project. This is easy and open to all ages; sometimes kids choose the most beautiful colors and designs of all! The workshop is Free with undyed yarn purchase of at least $20. |
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Wool Yarn, |
Stitch Cafe Staff | $0 | |||||||
Cotton Yarn, |
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Stitch Cafe Staff |
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| Freeform Embroidery | |||||||||
 Freeform/Freestyle Embroidery is a wonderfully creative method of needlework. All forms of embroidery can be used with as many different kinds of fibers and embellishments as you'd like! Surface, ribbon, Brazilian and bead embroidery are just some of the methods used to make this lush tapestry. Use them all to embellish your favorite jeans, purse, jewelry box or sweater. Starter kit and extras purchased from instructor in class, approx. $20. Materials List HERE. Registration Form |
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| Call to schedule a class. | Myra Wood | $45 | |||||||
| Machine Knitting | |||||||||
 Learn the basics of machine knitting as you form a swatch you can fashion into a small purse, and a flower or rope for decoration. Limit 4 students. No previous machine knitting experience necessary. Registration Form |
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Annie Edwards | $45 | |||||||
| Freeform Knitting & Crochet | |||||||||
 Develop your wild style and get scrumbling with freeform! New stitches and techniques introduded every time, so even if you've taken this class before you'll learn a lot! Expand your imagination and make purses, hats, decorate clothing, wearable pieces and more! Bring your scrap yarn, and a variety of knitting needles and crochet hooks, or purchase some at Stitch Café prior to class. Materials List HERE. Registration Form |
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| Call to schedule a class. | Myra Wood | $45 | |||||||
| Entrelac | |||||||||
 Annie will teach you this fabulous technique which looks like pieces sewn together and is really done all in one piece. Work some up in Noro Kureyon and you will be amazed at the way the colors seem to change with each new section, as if you planned it that way. Registration Form |
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Annie Edwards | $45 | ||||||
| Myra's Gorgeous Beaded Scarf | |||||||||
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| Call to schedule a class. | Myra Wood | $45 | |||||||
| Myra's Knitting with Beads | |||||||||
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| Call to schedule a class | Myra Wood | $45 | |||||||
| Crochet Roving Bag | |||||||||
 In this really easy technique you can create an awesome bag using roving and some yarn. The result is one of those magic creations that makes all of your friends say “oooh.” Great for using up your yarn stash, and a good first try at freeform. Must have knowledge of making a single crochet. Bring a variety of yarn scraps and crochet hooks, or pick some up at the Stitch Café prior to the class. You will also need to purchase some roving, available at Stitch Café—under $10. Materials List HERE. Registration Form |
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| Call to schedule a class. | Myra Wood | $45 | |||||||
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| Introduction to Polymer--Natasha Bead Key Ring | |||||||||
While you work with clay to design and form a Natasha bead, you will also learn the more involved concepts, methods and tools used in this exciting medium. When you complete this class, you will understand how fabulous art and jewelry can be formed with this unique material. Your beautiful and unusual Natasha bead can be made into a key ring or hung as a pendant around your neck. Bing one package of colored clay, (no transleucent colors), either Primo (available at Michaels) or Kato Polyclay (available on-line), a ruler, a clay blade (not flexible type). This course is a prerequisite for more advanced Polymer classes. WAIVER REQUIRED. Registration
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Michelle Ross | $45 | |||||||
| Polymer Clay Knitting Needle Point Protectors | |||||||||
 This is just what your knitting projects NEED. These adorable point protectors are fun to make and will really liven up your "on-hold" knitting projects. You may never lose a stitch again. No prerequisite required. Beginners welcome. Materials List HERE. Registration Form |
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| Call to schedule a class. | Michelle Ross | $45 | |||||||
| Beginning Cane Making | |||||||||
 Michelle will teach you the basics of making polymer canes which you will use in the class to create embellishments for your favorite household items such as a plate or create a decorative end for your favorite knitting needles. WAIVER REQUIRED Intro to Polymer is prerequisite. Materials List HERE. Registration Form |
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| Call to schedule a class. | Michelle Ross | $65 | |||||||
| Covering Altoids or other Small Tins | |||||||||
 This class takes your polymer skills to a new level as Michelle teaches you the techniques required to cover an object with polymer. You will cover an Altoids tin or other similar object and transform the ordinary into a really special piece of art. WAIVER REQUIRED Intro to Polymer is prerequisite. Materials List HERE. Registration Form |
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| Call to schedule a class. | Michelle Ross | $55 | |||||||
| Lampwork/Glass Beadmaking; Beginning/Intermediate | |||||||||
 Working with a minor bench burner, a professional glass torch, you'll make beautiful glass beads as you learn the basics of torchwork. During this class you'll also discover the fun of crushed glass known as 'frit' beads. You'll learn Cathi's tricks of the trade. Beginners are welcome. Materials are included with this class. WAIVER REQUIRED. Registration Form |
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Cathi Milligan | $95 | |||||||
| Intermediate Lampwork Buttons | |||||||||
 Working with a minor bench burner, you'll continue to grow your skills in making glass beads as you learn techniques to form the beads into more advanced shapes and drill them for buttons. Beginning Lampwork is a prerequisite. Materials are included with this class. WAIVER REQUIRED. Registration Form |
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Cathi Milligan | $95 | |||||||
| Glass-Fusing |  Melt collages of colored glass together to form gorgeous, sparkling, fused glass pieces, which can then be turned into buttons, jewelry, or decorations. Materials purchased from teacher--basic glass starter kit is approx. $20. Fancy glass available as well. WAIVER REQUIRED. Registration Form |
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| Cathi Milligan | $65 |
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| Stained Glass | |||||||||
 Learn the basics of stained glass in this one-day workshopr. You will learn several glass techniques as well as photo or altered-art encasement. Bring photos or art work with you as well as your creativity. The rest of the materials can be purchased from the instructor. Approximate cost of materials:
$25, depending on choice. Registration
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| Call to schedule a class. | Shelly Niemerow | $80 | |||||||
| Introduction to Precious Metal Clay, Intermediates welcome--you will learn more! | |||||||||
Precious Metal Clay is an amazing substance that allows you to work with silver or gold embedded within a clay which melts off duting firing, leaving your fabulous precious metal creations. In this intensive workshop you will begin to master PMC
as you learn how to form jewelry, create texture, rehydrate dry material. After
kiln-firing your original piece,
the class will cover various finishing methods including
wire brushing, burnishing and patinas. $40 materials fee
is payable to the instructor in class. Bring a snack
or sack lunch. WAIVER REQUIRED. Registration
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Verda Fitzpatrick | $80 | ||||||
| Beginning/Intermediate Mosaic | |||||||||
 Learn the basics of mosaic design using broken and whole tile pieces. In this class you will create a beautiful mosaic garden stone. Soon you will be making gifts for all of your friends, and, by next summer, that outdoor table you’ve been promising yourself. Nominal cost for materials. Call Stitch Cafe for details-818-980-1234. WAIVER REQUIRED. Registration Form |
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| Call to Request New Date | Staff | $65 | |||||||
| No-Fire Japanese Paper Clay | |||||||||
 You can make faces, animals, and objects with this no-fire technique. These can then be embellished with beads to create original artwork, incorporate into jewelry, or fashion into traditional Japanese dolls. Registration Form |
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Shelly Niemerow | $80 | |||||||
| Soap Making | |||||||||
 Just in time for Mother's Day! Dominique will teach you to make soap with molds and loaves. She will have a variety of shapes and soap bases for you to use in class. No experience necessary. Separate materials fee of $15. paid directly to teacher includes a small mold to use at home. Registration Form |
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| Call to schedule a class. | Dominique Salamone | $35 | |||||||
