KNITTING    

My goal as a knitting educator is to teach not only the basics, but also how to navigate the knitting world, including how to select yarn and needles, and how to read patterns. And to have fun!

I will help you learn how to knit, how to read your knitting, how to repair mistakes, and I will help you learn new knitting techniques such as lace, Fair Isle, cables and more. If you are brand new to knitting I will help you sort through the vast array of knitting resources available today.

You will learn in the comfort of my home on Whidbey Island, receive written materials to take home, leave the first lesson with confidence to begin knitting at home, and have the opportunity to connect with other knitters in the community.

Knitters with some experience may want to learn new techniques and take knitting to the next step. Lessons can be customized to meet your specific needs.

Lessons are designed for individuals. Please contact me if you are interested in group lessons.

Cost

Initial 2-hour lesson with all materials (except your heart, hands and mind): $75

Initial 2-hour lesson without needles and yarn: $60

Subsequent lessons are $25 for sessions designed to meet your needs and lasting at least 1 hour

 

SPINNING 

My goal is to teach you beginning spinning on a wheel. Perhaps you have a specific spinning goal in mind and need help getting started. Maybe you are just drawn to the meditative act that spinning can be and you don’t know where to begin.

I will help you sort through issues of types of wheels, types of fibers, and the many resources available to spinners today. Bring your own wheel, borrow one from a friend, or, if your guild rents equipment, rent one from your guild.

You will learn in the comfort of my home on Whidbey Island, receive written materials to take home, and leave the first lesson with enough practice to start spinning at home. You will also have the opportunity to connect with other spinners.

Lessons are for individuals. Please contact me if you are interested in group lessons.

Cost

Initial 2-hour lesson with all materials (except your heart, hands and mind): $75

Subsequent lessons are $30 for sessions designed to meet your needs and lasting at least 1 hour.

 

WEAVING  

Where to begin with Weaving:

Weaving can seem mysterious and overwhelming. Learn the language of weaving, how to select a floor loom, what equipment and materials are really necessary, and where to begin with selecting weaving threads and yarns. Learn about weaving resources available today and how to navigate what often seems like a maze. This is an introduction/orientation for those wanting to begin this journey of floor loom weaving. In the comfort of my home on Whidbey Island you will receive written materials and a helping hand to find your way.

Cost is $75 for materials and up to 2 hours of instruction.

First steps with your floor loom:

Now you have a loom, what do you do with it and how do you get threads on it to weave with? If you are the new owner of a new or used jack loom, I can help you get started. Lessons are at your home with your equipment.

Cost is $60 per 50 minute hour. If you live outside of the immediate area of north Whidbey, travel time is added to the cost.

Loom Rental: I have a four shaft/six treadle portable Schacht Wolf Pup loom that may be available to rent.