Classes —Woolcott and Company

Classes and Workshops
Winter 2009

Registration information: You may register at the store or with your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover by phone (617-547-2837). Sorry, we cannot accept registration via email. The full fee is due at the time of registration. If fewer than four students enroll, class may be cancelled 48 hours before the first meeting. Full refund or transfer is available if we cancel the class. No refunds or transfers for cancellations or missed classes.

Beginning Knitting (4-week class)
This class is for those who want to learn to knit as well as those who already have some basic knowledge. Class sizes are limited to 6, so we're able to tailor instruction to your needs. In this class you will learn how to cast-on, knit, purl, read a pattern, increase, decrease and explore all of the skills you will need to knit a sweater or any project. During the first class students will be supplied with yarn and a pair of needles so you don't have to worry about what to bring to class. We find that students get the most out of the experience if they chose a project and make that project, with instructor assistance, during the course of the 4 weeks. It helps make projects seem less overwhelming.
four-week class, $75.00
Instructor: Carol
Tuesday Evenings; 6:15-8:15, 2/3 - 2/24
Tuesday Evenings; 6:16-8:15, 4/7 - 4/28
 
Winter 2009 Workshops
Our workshops are created to spend one (or sometimes a few) evening session(s) focusing on a particular skill. Materials or homework required as noted. Workshops can fill up quickly, so call early!
 
Learn To Knit
Get off and running with the basics -- a perfect class for the person who can't commit to a 4-week class. In this class you'll learn the bare-bones basics of knitting; casting on, knit, purl and bind-off. If time permits we can cover increases and decreases. This class is perfect for someone looking to restart knitting or who wants to test the waters and see what all the fuss is about.
One Night Session; $35.00
Instructor: Sean
Monday Evening, 6:15-8:15; 2/9
Monday Evening, 6:15-8:15; 3/9

Learn to Crochet
Get off and running with the basics: chain, single, double- and triple-crochet. Plus the tricks to making sense of crochet patterns. Practice materials will be provided. Come early to choose materials for your first scarf or hat!
One Session; $35.00
Instructor: Sean
Monday Evening, 6:15-8:15; 2/23

Finishing Techniques
The knitting is done... now what? Learn the basics to give your hard work a professional finish. Seams, attaching sleeves, and picking up stitches will be covered in this workshop. Registration closes 11/7 because some homework swatches are required.
One Session; $35.00
Instructor: Sean
Wednesday Evening, 6:15-8:15; 3/4

Socks on Two Circs
Are you dying to make socks but hate working with 4 double-pointed needles? Or are you a sock knitter looking to learn a new technique? This class is perfect for you anyone who either has never made socks, or who wants to learn to use the two-circular technique. In the class we'll work on a small-scale sock, teaching you all the techniques (short rows, picking up heel stitches, knitting a heel flap, gussets, etc.) that you can later apply to full-sized socks. Please bring light colored worsted weight yarn and two size 7 or 8, 24" circular needles to class.
Two Session; $40.00
Instructor: Ellen
Two Sessions, Wednesday Evenings, 6:15-8:15, 4/11 & 4/18

Fixing Mistakes
Learn smart and simple ways to fix mistakes in knitting...like a cable twisting the wrong way, twisted stitches, dropped stitches...how to rip out your work without ripping out to the beginning...some homework swatches required
One Session; $40.00
Instructor: Carol
Thursday Evening, 6:15 pm-8:15 pm; 3/10

Mittens, Mittens
Learn the in's and out's about mitten making...perfect timing what with the weather changing, eh? Two sessions; one to get you started and one to get you over that terrifying (NOT) thumb gusset! Pattern provided, but come prepared with about 200 yards of worsted weight yarn and double pointed needles appropriate to the yarn you choose. As always if you would like to come by before the class, we'll help you out with picking the materials!
One Session; $40.00
Instructor: TBD
Wednesday Evenings, 6:15 pm-8:15 pm; 2/18 & 2/25