Classes

I teach knitting, crochet and other DIY projects, mainly to beginners but all are welcome. I typically teach small groups of adults, but can also do private lessons or larger groups and team-building events (in person or online via Zoom). Contact me if you’re interested in a class. 

Class schedule 

Chunky knit wool blanket IN-PERSON workshop - SOLD OUT!
Saturday, Dec. 4  from 10 a.m.-noon
hosted by Marine Mills Folk School in Marine on St. Croix, MN
Cost: $140, including all materials or $50 for class only (you provide yarn)

Chunky knit wool blanket ONLINE workshop
Saturday, Dec. 11 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pacific time via Zoom
hosted by Jenny Lemons in San Francisco, CA
Cost: $35 for class only, $115 with supply kit sent to you

Chunky knit wool blanket ONLINE workshop
Sunday, Dec. 12  from 2-4 p.m. Pacific time via Zoom
hosted by craft + work in Pacifica, CA
Cost: $50 for class only (you supply your own wool or thick yarn) or $175-$205 with all materials shipped to you - price depends on color choice

Beeswax Wraps ONLINE workshop
Sunday, Dec. 19 from 11 a.m.-noon Pacific time via Zoom
hosted by Mischief in Oakland, CA
Cost: $45 with your own supplies, $70 with kit shipped to you

 

Events

You can now find some of my chunky knit items on the digital marketplace of Minneapolis Craft Market. Shop here. 

Classes I offer

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Giant knit blanket
Make a gorgeous throw blanket using merino wool roving (wool fiber before it’s spun into yarn). You will learn a “table knitting” technique that doesn’t require knitting needles, plus tips and tricks for working with this giant yarn.
2 hours. 
Online or in-person
Crochet rope basket
In this introduction to crochet, students use their fingers rather than a crochet hook to stitch around a wood base, then build the sides with a different stitch. Optional leather handles finish the basket. Available with cotton rope or felted wool rope. 
2 hours.
Online or in-person
Beeswax food wraps
Choose from a variety of colorful fabrics and coat them with a layer of melted beeswax to create eco-friendly reusable food wraps. This 1-hour workshop is great for office groups!
Online or in-person 		beeswax wrap
Cozy wool wreath
Using wool roving and your fingers instead of a crochet hook, you will crochet around a metal ring to create a beautiful holiday wreath. Hang it from a piece of ribbon, or embellish it with your own decorations. 1.5 hours.
Online or in-person

Knit pouf pillow
In this beginning knitting class, you will learn to knit in the round with soft wool yarn. Once you finish the cover, you will make a stuffing bag and stuff your pouf with soft filling to make a cushy pillow. 
2 hours.

Online or in-person
Candle making
Learn how to make your own container candles using slow-burning soy wax and your choice of wick. Add fragrance oils and colors to create your own designer candles.
1 hour.
In-person only
  
Shibori indigo dye
Learn a variety of Shibori folding techniques to create beautiful patterns when your textiles are dipped in indigo dye. Offered primarily in summer when it can be done outside. 
2 hours. 
In-person only