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ANYTHING GOES CLASSES
The core of our teaching curriculum is a class called Anything Goes. It doesn’t matter what you want to make; a sweater, a throw, socks, or a dog sweater, your friendly teacher will give you all the help you need. Our Anything Goes Classes run for four week sessions. That way you can take just one short class or stay all year long (plenty of people do!). Space is limited so sign up right away.
Skill Level: Basic Knitting to Intermediate, Age: Adult If you don’t know how to knit please join one of our Beginning Knitting Classes; after learning a few basic skills you’ll be ready to join Anything Goes in no time.Sign up for the session(s) of your choice – Skill Level: Basic Knitting to Intermediate, Age: Adult If you don’t know how to knit please join one of our Beginning Knitting Classes; after learning a few basic skills you’ll be ready to join Anything Goes in no time.
Wednesday Morning ANYTHING GOES, $56 This is a smaller class, perfect for those who need a little more attention. Wednesdays, Sep 10 – Oct 1, 10am to noon OR Wednesdays, Oct 8 - 29, 10am to noon 4 sessions, Teacher: Becky
Thursday Night ANYTHING GOES, $56 Thursday nights are going to rock at the shop. At one end we’ll have Anything Goes and at the other end various project classes. Bridget and other staff members will team teach, moving between the two classes depending on enrollment. Thursdays, Sep 4 - 25, 7 to 9pm OR Thursdays, Oct 2 - 23, 7 to 9pm 4 sessions, Teacher: Bridgit and/or staff
Every Other Friday ANYTHING GOES, $56 If your schedule is too demanding to commit to every week then join this class that meets every other week on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Fridays, Sep 12 & 26, Oct 10 & 24, 10am to noon 4 sessions, Teacher: Suz
ANYTHING GOES DROP IN POLICY AND MAKE UP POLICY SPACE AVAILABLE – RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. If you would like to drop in on an Anything Goes Class from time to time give us a call. Depending on availability there might be space for you to join the class for the evening. The drop in charge is $20. In general, we don’t allow students to make-up missed classes. However, if you’re enrolled in Anything Goes you can make up a missed class in another Anything Goes that is running concurrently. A missed class must be made up within two weeks. FOR BOTH DROP-IN AND MAKE-UP YOU MUST MAKE A RESERVATION IN ADVANCE!!!!
Friends + Project + Teacher = FUN If you would like to schedule a class for you and a group of friends then give us a call. No matter what the size of the group, the sky is the limit on creativity, skill, and schedule. Knit, crochet, needle felt…beginner to advanced. Prices vary depending on number of students in class.
Undivided Attention For Your Knitting Questions
All this year we have seen the number of private lessons we give explode. You know how it is: you need help deciphering a pattern or setting in a sleeve. Or, you need help with yarn that you bought at a shop that is no longer in business. When you book a private lesson then you will receive our undivided attention for as long as you need. The rate is $20 per hour with a half hour minimum. You can request a certain teacher or we will set you up with someone based on the type of help you need. To schedule a lesson, please call the shop.
TOP DOWN SWEATER, $56 Start at the top, make some easy increases, learn a few tricks of the trade and you have the easiest raglan shaped sweater. Best of all, no seams. We will focus on a striped version called the Tulip Sweater. You can make any size from a darling baby sweater to a dramatic adult version. Purchase supplies before first class. This class meets every other week giving you plenty of time to knit.
Skill Level: Advanced Beg to Intermediate, Age:Adult Fridays, Sep 19, Oct 3, 17, & 31, 10am – noon 4 Sessions, Teacher: Suz
Socks, $56
Skill Level: Advanced Beg, Age: Adult Tuesdays, Sep 9 - 30, 7 to 9pm 4 sessions, Teacher: Becky
POP-UP PAW MITTENS, $42
Skill Level: Advanced Beg, Age: Adult Mondays, Sep 8-22, 10am to noon 3 session, Teacher: Becky
FELTED BAG BASICS, $42 Have you noticed all the felted bag samples we have at the shop. Why not make one for yourself? You’ll learn about knitting on circular needles and adding novelty yarn to the wool you are using. Your bag will be knit very large and then shrunk in your home washer. Purchase supplies before first class from a large variety of simple designs. Skill level: Basic Knitting, Age: Adult Thursdays, Sep 11 - 25, 10am to noon 3 Sessions, Teacher: Pam
JUST PLAIN HATS, $28 Circular Knitting Basics Do you break into a cold sweat when the pattern says “join into the round without twisting”? This class is for you. Pam will teach you how to use circular and double point needles to make a simple hat of any size. It’s easy! Skill Level: Basic Knitting, Age: Adult Tuesdays, Sep 16 & 23, 10am to noon OR Tuesdays, Oct 21 & 28, 7 to 9pm 2 sessions, Teacher: Pam
FAIR ISLE HAT, $42
Skill Level: Intermediate, Age: Adult Thursdays, Oct 2-16, 10am to noon 3 sessions, Teacher: Robyn
Estonian Garden Shawl Don’t let lace knitting intimidate you. It’s really easy once you have an expert like Judy teach you the technique. The knitting goes much faster than you would imagine and nothing is more luxurious than a lace shawl. Purchase of Fiber Trends Estonian Lace pattern is required. Skill level: Advanced Beg●Age: Adult Thursdays, Oct 2 - 23, 7 to 9pm 4 Sessions ,Teacher: Judi
We just can’t help ourselves. We felt everything! Pumpkins, snowmen, Easter eggs; your imagination (and our pattern supply) is the limit. Join the fun and find out just how easy it is! Choose from one of our patterns to knit your creature in class and then felt at home in your washer. Age: Adult, Skill Level: Advanced Beg Thursdays, Sept 11 - 25, 7 to 9pm OR Saturdays, Oct 11 - 25, 10am to noon 3 sessions, Teacher: Bridgit and/or Pam
* NO KNITTING REQUIRED * NEEDLE FELTING, $32
Skill Level: No Knitting Required, Age: Adult Saturday, Sep 20, 10am to noon OR Tuesday, October 7, 7 to 9pm 1 session, Teacher: Bridgit
* NO KNITTING REQUIRED * SCULPTURAL FELTING, $42 Needle Felting and Wet Felting Another class for for non knitters. Fluffy wool roving is punched with barbed needles to make art-felt sculptures. Learn how to make fluffy animals, beautiful flowers, and fantasy creatures. Some wet felting will also be taught. Bring felting needle and foam if you own them. Skill Level: No Knitting Required, Age: Adult Tuesday, Oct 14 – 28, 10am to noon 3 sessions, Teacher: Bridgit
Either felted or not, these darling flowers are charming and easy to make. Pam will show you the basics of several different designs. Bring leftover wool and 10 ½ needles if you have them. Skill level: Basic Knitting, Age: Adult Tuesdays, Sep 30 & Oct 7, 10am to noon 2 sessions, Teacher: Pam
MAGIC LOOP WORKSHOP $20 Ready to set a speed record for knitting in the round? Socks and mittens are normally knit on double point needles but they can also be knit on a long circular needle. Once you learn the technique you’ll agree that it really is magic. Bring your circular needles (at least 32” long) if you have them. Skill Level: Intermediate, Age: Adult Saturday, Sep 20, 10am to noon Monday, Oct 20, 7 – 9pm 1 session, Teacher: Becky
ADULT BEGINNER KNITTING, $42 Learn the basic skills of knitting: cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Once you know these skills, you can choose from a number of simple projects to start: a scarf, small handbag, pot holder, or blanket. Purchase supplies in class. Skill level: Beginner, Age: Adult Mondays, Sep 29 – Oct 13, 10am to noon OR Tuesays, Oct 14 - 28, 7 – 9pm 3 sessions, Teacher: Suz or staff
FIRST TUESDAY KNITTING, $5 Start your month out right. Join us at the shop for Tuesday Night Knitting on the first Tuesday of the month. The purpose? To hang out and knit. Staff will be available to answer simple questions but the emphasis is on relaxing and getting to know other knitters. The charge is $5 and reservations are encouraged but not required (we just need to know how many staff to have available). Skill level: Basic Knitting to Expert, Age: Adult Tuesday, Sep 2, 7 – 9pm Tuesday, Oct 7, 7 – 9pm Tuesday, Nov 4, 7 – 9pm 1 session, Teacher: Staff
Charitable Knitting
MOTHER BEAR PROJECT Another program that is very dear to us is the Mother Bear Project. This program seeks to provide comfort, love and hope in the form of hand-knitted teddy bears to children afflicted and orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Africa. You would be amazed by how much these children love to have their own bear. If you want to learn more go to the website, www.motherbearproject.org. Coldwater Collaborative is a drop-off location for the bears so feel free to bring in your bears and leave a $3.00 donation for shipping and we will be happy to send them off for you.
The classes always fill very quickly. To ensure a spot, call us with your credit card number or better yet, come see us in the shop. The shop phone number is 952-401-7501 or 877-344-9276. If you would like to register for classes by email please send the following to info@coldwateryarn.com: 1. Your name and phone number 2. class title, date, and time 3. your credit card number and expiration date. SKILL LEVEL DEFINITION Please pay careful attention to the skill level for each class. It’s frustrating for everyone if students take a class that isn’t appropriate for their knitting or crochet ability. KNITTING: Beginner: No experience. Basic Knitting Skills: You should already know how to cast-on, knit and bind-off. Advanced Beginner: You should already know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind-off. Intermediate: You’ve learned how to read most patterns and you can knit a sweater (with maybe a little bit of help). Crochet: Beginner: No experience Basic Crochet Skills: You know how to make a chain and single crochet Advanced Beginner: You’ve made a few projects and are comfortable with several stitches
ADULT CLASSES: Unless otherwise stated our classes are for adults only (minimum age 14). As much as we love kids and pets they are not welcome in our adult classes. We reserve the right to ask a parent to leave if they arrive for an adult class with a child. KIDS’ AND TEENS’ CLASSES: We strive to create an environment that fosters learning and creativity. Children who are disruptive make that impossible. If necessary, we will call the parent of a child who is being disruptive and ask that the child be removed from the class.
REFUND POLICY Our classes require a minimum of four students. We will notify you by phone if there aren’t enough students. Cancellations by students must be made at least a week before the class starts in order to receive a refund. After that date fees are not refundable or transferable.
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TULIP
CARDIGAN
Perfect
for fashion divas and hunters alike these Pop-Up Paw Mittens will warm your
knitter’s soul. The front of the mitten is a flap that flips back to reveal
half gloves underneath. They are easy and quick to make (think holiday gift
giving) out of self striping Kureyon or plain yarn if you prefer.
We
all fell in love with this hat. You can make it in any size and there are
several other motif options (snowman, sheep, and apple). It’s also great way to
learn two color knitting. Purchase supplies in class but bring your medium size
(6 – 8) circular or double point needles if you have them. 
LACE
KNITTING, $56 
FELTED
CREATURES, $42
Perfect
for non knitters! Needle felting is a dry felting technique that uses barbed
needles to permanently attach dyed wool roving to a background. The result is
simply charming and the skill is very easy to learn. Class fee includes
pre-felted pot holder base and rainbow dyed roving. Bring felting needles and
foam if you own them. 
