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Knit School & Private Tuition

 

Knit School

Places still available on most Knit School classes.

Bunny at The Wool Sanctuary

I am delighted to announce that Knit School Winter Term starts on Monday 1st February 2010. The complete course costs £175. Or £25 per lesson. Knitters can either book onto the whole course or pick which classes they would like to attend.

I have changed the syllabus slightly this year and introduced two new classes. One on more complicated textured stitches and I have split the Fairisle and Intarsia classes into two separate classes. This allows knitters to spend more time on each technique.

All classes are taught at The Wool Sanctuary in a relaxed setting. Pupils are given all the tutoring they require to achieve all the skills of each class.

Classes run from 6-8pm.

Hot and cold refreshments will be supplied along with most of the materials needed for each class. All you need to bring with you is a pair of 4mm needles and a pair of scissors. Don't worry if you forget these though as I can lend these to you on the night.

To Book: Please click on the links below or contact Suzie Johnson on 07812 365017 or e-mail me at susiejohnson1@btinternet.com. Thank you.

A discount of 10% is given for any purchases made at The Wool Sanctuary before, during or after any of the classes.

Please see 'Knit School Terms & Conditions' towards the end of this page

Week 1- Basics (Learn to Knit)- Monday 1st February 2010

Knit School- BasicsIn the first week you will learn the basics of knitting. How to cast on and off and how to work a piece of knitting in either stocking stitch, garter stitch, rib or moss stitch. This class will be taught at a pace dictated by the pupils.

Price £25- Click here to Book

 Places available- 10

 

Week 2- Textured Knitting (simple)- Monday 8th February 2010

Knit School- Texture (simple)This lesson focuses on introducing texture to your knitting. The techniques taught include knitting lace stitches as well as introducing bobbles and simple cables.

Price: £25 Click here to Book

 Places available- 10

 

Week 3- Textured Knitting (advanced)- Monday 15th February 2010

Knit School- Texture (advanced)This lesson is for knitters who have attended Textured Knitting (simple) or already can knit simple lace patterns and simple cables. Knitters will be introduced to more complicated patterns including different cables and lace. kidsilk haze will be available for knitters to knit with. 

Price: £25 Click here to Book

Places available- 10

 

Week 4- Working with colour (Fairisle)- Monday 22nd February 2010

Knit School- FairisleThis lesson focuses on introducing colour into your knitting using the Fairisle technique. You will be shown how to join in colour, use the Fairisle technique, follow a chart, achieve the correct tension and then sew in ends.

Price: £25 Click here to Book

 Places available- 10

 

Week 5- Working with colour (Intarsia)- Monday 1st March 2010

Knit School- IntarsiaThis lesson focuses on the Intarsia technique. Knitters will be shown how to introduce an object in the centre of a piece of knitting, how to join in the colour, read a chart, achieve the correct tension and sew in ends.

Price: £25 Click here to Book

 Places available- 10

 

 

 

Week 6- Beading (Sequins and Beads)- Monday 8th March 2010

Knit School- BeadingThis lesson focuses on beading. Learn how to introduce beads and sequins into your knitting by either knitting them in or sewing them onto of the knitted piece afterwards. Knitters will have the opportunity to make a sequined mobile phone cover to take home to complete.

Price: £25 Click here to Book

 Places available- 10

 

 

Week 7-Embellishment and Felting- Monday 15th March 2010

Knit School- Emb & FeltThis lesson focuses on embroidering or introducing other medium on top of knitting. Swiss darning will be taught along with other stitches. At the end of the class the piece of knitting will be felted. (For this class knitters are required to knit a sample square  to bring to the class).

Price: £25 Click here to Book

Places available- 10

 

Week 8- Graduation- Monday 22nd March 2010

Knit School- GraduationBy Week 8 you will have gained the skills to start a garment or accessory. This final class will be tailored toward the individual need of the pupil. Pupils will all finish the course with a sound understanding of knitting and reading a pattern and will leave feeling confident that they can tackle most knitting problems on their own. Knitters are required to come along to this class with an idea of what they want to make as their final project. They can purcahse this at The Wool Sanctuary (10% off) or they can bring it along with them. Tips will be given on pattern reading, planning out how you will complete your project and other general tips to assist you with future knitting.

Price: £25Click here to Book

Places available- 10

 

 

 

The Knitting Surgery

If you would like to have some one to one tuition you can book my time in the evenings. I charge (minimum fee) £10 per hour. Come and have a cup of tea with me and let me sort out your knitting problems.

 Teddy in Rowan 4ply cotton

 

 

Knit School Terms & Conditions

Lessons can only be reserved on receipt of full payment. Knitters who cannot make it to a lesson can send another person in their place if they wish. Unfortunately no refunds can be offered for lessons paid for. Unfortunately knitters cannot swap their lesson for another lesson once booked as this often results in an empty place that cannot be sold.