| 2011 Classes and Workshops |
| Through ACE (Adult Community Education – Cupertino/Sunnyvale) |
Beginning Knitting – 3 sessions (2 hours each session) - $55
In this class you will learn to cast on, how to do the knit and purl stitches, how to bind off and finish your project. |
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Beginning Crochet – 3 sessions (2 hours each session) - $60
In this class you will learn how to chain, the Single Crochet, Half Double, Double and Treble Crochet Stitches, how to weave in ends, crochet an edge, weave in ends and finish your project. |
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Knitting Workshop – 8 sessions (2 hours each session) - $80
In this class you can select a project of your choice, or get a new knitting project from Channing. Under Channing’s watchful eye and guidance you will take on a project using your new skills and become a stronger knitter. |
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Crochet Workshop – 3 sessions (2 hours each session) - $60
In this class you can select a project of your choice, or get a new crochet project from Channing. Under Channing’s watchful eye and guidance you will take on a project using your new skills and become a much stronger crocheter. |
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| Specialty Classes - I also give classes in my home. |
| Email me at chaninca@aol.com and let me know which class(es) you want to take from the list below and I’ll pull together a class if there are 2 or more people interested. All these classes are 2 sessions (each session is 2 ½ hours) |
Crochet Patterns = $40
After you learn the basic crochet skills, go to the next step and learn to read a pattern while combining basic stitches along with other techniques to create popcorn, chevron, crochet cable, post stitch patterns, working in the back or front loops only, and many others. Then you can go on to use these patterns in new projects like hats, scarves, blankets, and many others to add significant interest to all your crochet work. Class fee includes the pattern – materials list provided. |
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Knitted Patterns = $40
After you learn the basic knitting skills, go to the next step and learn to read a pattern while combining basic stitches along with other techniques to create cables, checkerboards, seeds raspberries, lace and other fun knitted patterns. Then you can go on to use these patterns in new projects like hats, scarves, socks, blankets and sweaters. Class fee includes the pattern – materials list provided. |
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Socks – 2 sessions = $40
Don’t be intimidated! Jump in and learn how to make these fun wearables. Use your newly-learned knitted patterns to add to socks. So great for yourself and to give – you and everyone else will be so impressed! Class fee includes the pattern – materials list provided. |
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Artful Blankets = $40
Learn to select colors and textures for combining and how to work with several yarns together to make a stunning and beautiful piece for your home. Class fee includes the pattern – materials list provided. |
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Creative Edging (knit or crochet) = $40
Learn a number of lovely edges to embellish your knitted and/or crocheted pieces. Knowing these Edges will add tremendous pizzazz to your work. Class fee includes the pattern – materials list provided. |
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Hats (knit or crochet) = $40
Knit or crochet simple hats, or choose from a variety of hat patterns from Channing, embellishing with flowers, embroidery, brims or other creative edging. Class fee includes the pattern – materials list provided. |
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Embroider on your knitting or crocheting = $40
Put more fun into your work and learn how to create designs on the surface. (you bring pre-made knitted or crocheted patches and extra yarn to work on). Class fee includes the pattern – materials list provided. |
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 Come to a monthly KNITALONG at Channing’s home (click on photo for larger view) in Sunnyvale, where you can work on a knit or crochet project of your own, or start on a charity blanket for Project Linus (www.projectlinus.com) which is the official CHANNING DESIGN charity. The CHANNING DESIGN community makes blankets both individually and collectively for Project Linus. Come join the fun and contribute – find out when the Knitalongs take place by signing up here for the newsletter on the Homepage. Making a charity blanket is a wonderful way to practice skills and give to others in need at the same time. |
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