* * * Autumn & Winter 2017-2018 CLASS SCHEDULE * * *
 
The Open Classroom                                        Judie Solomon
 Cross Stitch, Samplers, Hardanger, Pulled Thread, Drawn Thread --
 Charted and Painted Canvaswork/Needlepoint -- and More!  For all
 levels -- beginners on up are welcome.  Although classes are
 scheduled in groups of 3 or 4 weeks, you may join at any time,
 space permitting.  Registration is on a monthly basis.
	Mondays, September 18 - March 26 (except Dec. 18,
                        Dec. 25, Jan. 1, Jan. 29, Mar. 5); 7-9pm
	  -OR-
	Tuesdays, September 5 - March 27 (except Sept. 12,
                        Dec. 19, Dec. 26, Jan. 30, Mar. 6); 1-3pm
	  -OR-
	Wednesdays, September 6 - March 28 (except Nov. 22,
                        Dec. 20, Dec. 27, Jan. 24, Feb. 28); 7-9pm
	  -OR-
	Thursdays, September 7 - March 29 (except Nov. 23,
                        Dec. 21, Dec. 28, Jan. 25, Mar. 1); 10am-12n
	                                                 $7.50 per week
 
Introduction to Temari                                     Robin French
 Temari opens up a whole new range of territory for stitchers to
 explore. A thousand year old craft from Japan, Temari is traditionally
 given as a gift, but also has a wealth of uses as decorations for the
 home and as Christmas tree ornaments. The concept is elegantly simple,
 the end result is simply elegant! Class fee includes a wrapped ball
 and needles.  See a picture of typical finished class pieces.
	Saturday, September 30; 10am-4pm                         $55.00
 
Hardanger Embroidery Basics                               Judie Solomon
 Hardanger looks complicated because of all the openwork, but it really
 is not difficult to do at all!  Although traditionally worked
 white-on-white, we recommend the use of soft colors for beginning
 students.  We also often use some of the lovely hand-dyed threads for
 a more contemporary look.  See a picture of the class piece.
	Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24; 10am-12n                $35.00
 
Our Furry Friend                                     Martha Piontkowski
 Martha is the premier stitcher of furry animals.  She will share
 her secrets with you in this class as you stitch a small squirrel
 on Sante Fe Sage 18-mesh canvas.  You will then be able to apply
 her techniques to all the wooly animals you stitch from now on.
 The class fee includes the painted canvas.
 See a picture of the class piece.
	Sunday, October 15; 11am-4pm                             $40.00 
 
"Temari Of The Month" Club                                 Robin French
 For students who have taken one of Robin's classes, this monthly class
 offers unique opportunities to expand your Temari expertise.  A new
 project will be introduced each month.  Each student must bring at
 least one ball wrapped following the instructions learned in the
 introductory class, or let us know in advance to have the teacher
 bring a wrapped ball for an additional $8.00 fee.
 The January class covered techniques for stitching spindle shapes.
 The February class covered techniques for continuous wrapped bands
 and sequential layering.
 The March class introduced a pattern that was created with wrapping
 more than stitching.
 The April class taught the technique for dividing into sixteenths
 and also introduced stitching in both North and South hemispheres
 at the same time.
 The May class taught the technique for marking a Combination 8
 (C-8) division (first wrapped bands, then interwoven triangles
 superimposed on top of the bands).
 The June class taught a pattern that featured eight dragonflies
 swirling around in all directions.
 The July class was a make-up session for students who missed an
 earlier class or who needed help finishing a project previously
 begun in class.
 The August class featured a pretty and versatile patttern that
 taught the basic "Kiku" stitch.
 The September class features the 16 point chrysanthemum (Kiku)
 as perhaps the quintessential temari design.
 See a picture of typical class pieces for the September class.
 See the info sheet for the September class.
	Saturday, January 7; 10am-1pm (see the info sheet)
	  -OR-
	Saturday, February 4; 10am-1pm (see the info sheet)
	  -OR-
	Saturday, March 4; 10am-1pm (see the info sheet)
	  -OR-
	Saturday, April 1; 10am-1pm (see the info sheet)
	  -OR-
	Saturday, May 6; 10am-1pm (see the info sheet)
	  -OR-
	Saturday, June 3; 10am-1pm (see the info sheet)
	  -OR-
	Saturday, July 8; 10am-1pm (make-up or extra help)
	  -OR-
	Saturday, August 5; 10am-1pm (see the info sheet)
	  -OR-
	Saturday, September 9; 10am-1pm (see the info sheet)     $40.00
	Additional dates will be scheduled soon
 
Except as noted, class fees do not include materials -- we will contact
you 3-7 days before your class with a supplies list or kit fee.
 
Mark your calendar now!
	Mid-Winter Madness Sale (at least 20% off everything in stock)
	Sunday, January 7; 12n to 4pm
	Monday, January 8; 9:30am to 5:30pm
	(in-store purchases only)
 
Class Registration:
1) Class fee is payable at time of registration
2) Registrations close 72 hours before the start of each class
   (late registrations are accepted on a space-available basis)
3) $7.50 cancellation fee for withdrawal within 72 hours before start
   of class
4) In case of cancellation or withdrawal, refunds will be made only at
   the store -- we cannot mail out refund checks
5) We cannot accept registrations for partial sessions -- please check
   your calendar carefully -- only one absence per session may be
   carried over to the next session
6) Missed classes may be made up at the discretion of the shop
   management in cooperation with the instructor -- make-ups must be
   taken during the next scheduled session of the missed class -- only
   one absence per session may be carried over to the next session
7) Class size is limited: minimum -- 4 students
                          maximum -- 6-12 students

For more information about a class:

E-mail the class name/date/time along with your mailing address and phone # to:

ThisNeedle@aol.com

or call us at (860) 257-2718

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