We have some fabulous classes in store for you! Call 801.615.0268 or come in to register.
Intermediate Knitting: My First Sweater—We will knit a top-down sweater in one piece. You can bind off and practically wear it out of class! Learn the importance of a gauge swatch, increases and decreases, and how to knit with double point needles. Class members should be comfortable casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off. Supplies: aran weight yarn and needles, size determined after first session on gauge swatching; 20% off at Harmony!
Sat., June 25, July 9, 16, & 30, 1-2:30 pm $45 JoLene McQueen
Beginning Continental Knitting—Come learn basic knitting and purling in the Continental style. We’ll learn a basic cast-on and cast-off, and we’ll use our new skills to make a dishcloth and cozy cowl. Dishcloth yarn will be provided. Students bring: one or two skeins (200 yards) Aran-weight yarn, a 16” size 8 circular knitting needle, tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape, stitch markers, and a pen. Ages 14 and up.
Saturdays July 9, 16 & 30, 11-12:30 $36 JoLene McQueen
Dyeing Yarn with Kool-Aid—Create a skein of beautiful, bright yarn using Kool-Aid, a legitimate dye-stuff often used because it is non-toxic. One skein undyed natural wool yarn and Kool-Aid packets provided. Class size limited to four.
Wednesday, July 13, 1-2 pm $15 Laura Harmon
Beginning Crochet—Learn the basics of crochet while making a lovely flower pin. Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half-double crochet and double crochet stitches will be taught. Supplies: One skein worsted weight yarn in desired flower color, and 1 size H/8 5.0mm crochet hook. Each participant will receive a muslin drawstring bag and course folder with illustrated instructions. Green yarn will be provided for leaves, if desired.
Saturday, July 16, 3-5 pm
Saturday, August 20, 3-5 pm $25/class Allison Baker
Everyday Essential Oils: A Make and Take—Supplement your medicine cabinet with three rollerballs—one for stress, sleep, and skin. Each will contain combinations of essential oils diluted in fractionated coconut oil so they are safe to use for everyone in your home, including those with sensitive skin, pregnant women, and children. All materials provided.
Tuesday, July 19, 11 a.m.
Friday, July 22, 7 p.m. $12/class Allison Barnes
Dreamcatcher Workshop—Dreamcatchers have been used for hundreds of years by various Native American tribes as a way to keep nightmares away, especially from children. Hoops wrapped with fabric and string and bits of things from everyday life became a practical adornment. Come make a modern dream catcher of your own, using yarn and fabric from our beautiful Harmony stash. We’re going to have a ball! Supplies included. Ages 7-14.
Tuesday, July 26, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $20 Rachel Harmon
Beginning Weaving—Pin looms are portable, fun to use hand-held looms—a great way to learn to weave! Come celebrate Christmas in July and make a simple Christmas tree ornament or display. All materials provided, including use of loom for class. Schacht Zoom Looms can be purchased from Harmony at 20% off. Ages 12-adult.
Tuesday, July 26, 4-6 p.m. $20 Sue Burton
Traditional Granny Square Class—Learn to crochet a timeless classic. We will learn circular crochet motifs, changing colors, weaving in ends as you go, and joining techniques. Basic crochet skills required. Bring several different colors of DK or worsted weight yarn, size F/5 3.75 mm hook (DK) or size H/8 5.0 mm hook (worsted), scissors, and a tapestry needle.
Saturday, July 30, 3-5 p.m. $15 Allison Baker
Girls Accessory Workshop—Our workshop will focus on easy-to-make jewelry items. Each girl will take home a bracelet, a hair bow or pin, and a pair of earrings (both clip-on and pierced available). Choose from a myriad of supplies and learn some jewelry-making basics. This class is suitable for girls even as young as 5!. All supplies included. Ages 5-14.
Tuesday, August 2, 10-11:30 a.m. $20 Rachel Harmon
Summer Knit Nights: July 7, August 4, September 1; 8-9:30 p.m.
Class Policies
- Payment required to secure class; phone orders accepted.
- Full refund available up to one week prior to class.
- 20% off fabric and yarn with paid class tuition.
Children’s Sewing—This is a great class for kids who want to learn to sew (beginners and beyond!) Projects may include: pillowcase, pajama pants, backpack, apron and much, much more! Students will purchase all fabric; a 20% discount for supplies offered at Harmony with class registration. Two classes available: 2:30-3:30; 3:30-4:30
Kids’ Knit & Crochet Club—Come join the Harmony Kids’ Knit & Crochet Club! Allison Baker will provide guidance and encouragement to help you start and finish fun projects. Basic knitting or crochet skills preferred, but will be taught if needed. For motivated kids age 10 and up. (20% off supplies with dues!) Fridays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Beginning Crochet—Learn the basics of crochet while making a lovely flower pin. Basic stitches such as chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half-double crochet and double crochet will be taught. Bring one skein worsted weight yarn in desired flower color, and 1 size H/8 5.0mm crochet hook. Each participant will receive a muslin drawstring bag and course folder with illustrated instructions. Green yarn will be provided for the leaves, if desired.
French Macarons—Back by popular demand! Come taste and learn to make macarons from Florine, our French pastry expert . Florine will teach puff pastry (eclairs and chouquettes) March 19–see below!
Crochet Heart Sachet Workshop—Finish a lavender-filled crochet heart sachet just in time for Valentine’s Day! Supplies kit includes DK weight yarn, wool stuffing, and dried lavender. Students need to have basic crochet skills and bring a size D/3 3.25mm crochet hook. *If you want to provide your own yarn, stuffing, and lavender, class costs $10; contact instructor for details.
Baking with Jane: Danish Pastry—Practically every bakery, supermarket, and gas station in America sells Danish—but Danish that has been sitting around! The most convincing arguments for baking it at home are pulling this ethereal pastry directly from the oven and then feeling smug that YOU DID IT! Come and learn how.
Traditional Granny Square Class—Learn to crochet a timeless classic. Class will cover methods of circular crochet motifs, changing colors, weaving in ends as you go, and joining techniques. Basic crochet skills required. Bring several different colors of DK or worsted weight yarn, size F/5 3.75 mm crochet hook (DK) or size H/8 5.0 mm hook (worsted weight), scissors, and a tapestry needle.
Sunburst Granny Square Class—Learn to crochet a fun variation on the traditional granny square! Class will cover different methods of beginning circular crochet motifs, changing colors, weaving in ends as you go, principles of flatness, and joining techniques. Basic crochet skills required. Bring several different colors of worsted weight yarn, a size G/6 4.0 mm crochet hook, scissors and a blunt tapestry needle. Pattern will be provided.
Knitting Christmas Stockings (in time for Christmas!)—Instruction & pattern for knitting cabled Christmas stockings (bonus: mini Christmas tree ornament pattern). Supplies: 48” circular needles, size 8 or 9 and 100 g worsted-weight yarn (1 or 2 colors).
Beginning Continental Knitting for Adults—We will learn basic knitting and purling in the Continental style of knitting. We will also learn a basic cast-on and cast-off. We will use our new skills to make a dishcloth and a cute cowl. One skein of dishcloth yarn will be provided by instructor. Students bring: one or two skeins (200 yards) Aran-weight yarn, a 16” size 8 circular knitting needle, a tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape or ruler, knitting ring place markers, and a pen.
Loving Color Through Fair Isle Knitting—You will learn this skill with your hands, mind, and heart as we demystify stranded knitting, study color possibilities, hold needles while negotiating more than one color of yarn, read a Fair Isle pattern chart, and learn finishing technique. Learning these skills have brought me great joy over the years and I am excited to share them with you. Ability to knit in the round will help. Supplies: Fair Isle Arm Warmers pattern by Erika Westerop-Cello Knits (free Ravely download); 5 skeins of sport/DK weight yarn in a variety of colors (Quince & Co. Chickadee or Rowan Felted Tweed DK are perfect ); needles: a set of size 2 DPN or long circulars for magic loop. (A “tight knitter” may need a size 3.) A tapestry needle is helpful for weaving in ends.
French Pastry with Florine: Puff pastry—Come learn to bake different varieties of the famous French puff pastries: eclairs, cream puff, “chouquettes” with pearl sugar. Let’s bake together so I can share these delicious French recipes!
Knitting wire and beads: Earrings
