Not your grandma’s knitting class!
Cozy Season is here – sit down with some knitting needles to unwind. With some practice, knitting can be a great skill to carry with you everywhere you go from your couch, to a road trip, to the park, or even to the knitting circle with friends! Plus, knitting is a meditative practice that helps cut down on screen-time… Learn how to start any knit project to create one-of-a-kind objects (perfect for gifting, too, btw) by casting on, learning several stitches to experiment with, and finally casting off. Combine different types of yarn and stitches to create a pillowcase that’s 100% unique!
After some practice and seeing lots of inspiration, we’ll sketch our designs, pick our designs, and complete our very own throw pillows to add that cozy touch to our spaces.
Having a guide at your disposal to help you when you drop your first stitch (you will) or offer advice when your tension is too tight (it happens) is one of the great aspects of joining a class to embark on your first project of making a 9in x 9in pillow cover.
Instructed by Adriana Gramly.
$120 (early bird tickets available).
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Brief inspiration presentation showing the different techniques, history of women in the craft, and ways we see knitting used functionally, in craft, and in the fine art world
Gain an understanding of different yarns and their fiber qualities
How to choose your knitting needles
Learn how to casting on and off
Touch on basic shaping techniques by adding and dropping stitches
Learn about “tension” and why it matters
Learn a handful of stitches to play with and add variation to your project
Emphasis on color selection/color theory
Emphasis on how to plan a project for the future
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Tea and cookies
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High quality yarns of various types and colors
knitting needles
pillow inserts
sewing needles for closures
What makes workshops at Drawing Room unique: Our mission is to build community through creativity. Every aspect was thoughtfully designed to facilitate connections over shared purpose – the music, activity, refreshments, etc. Come experience the magic of Drawing Room!
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