NYC Crochet Guild
March 29, 2003: Tatyana Mirer will be teaching a belt-making workshop for the Big Apple Knitters on Saturday, March 29, 2003 from 10 AM to 4 PM at LaGuardia Community College. For more information, contact Claire Brenner at Eclair218@aol.com
March 30, 2003: Melanie Mays will give a demonstration at Knitting Hands of the Old Fashioned Knitting Boards on Sunday, March 30. She says: "The time is set for 1pm and it will go until Wayne kicks us out! There will be different levels of ability attending, as usual. Some kids as well--minimum age 6. I'll probably work with people as they show up. It will probably be an informal demonstration! I'll have samples of the some of the stitches and items you can make on the board, as well as some patterns for you."
March 29-30, 2003: Ewephoric Weekend - March 29-30, 2003 at the Wool Connection in Avon, CT (near Hartford). This is billed as a Knitters weekend, but Margaret Hubert will be teaching Free Form Crochet and two others. Melissa Leapman will also be offering three classes, one of which is Pattern Drafting and good for both crocheters and knitters. Contact them at www.woolconnection.com or 1-860-678-1710
April 27, 2003: Margaret Hubert will teach a free form knitting workshop at The Yarn and Craft Box in Pawling, NY on Sunday April 27 from 10 am till 4:30 with a short break for lunch. Call the shop to register, at (845) 855-3182.
May 3, 2003: Tatyana Mirer will be teaching a Bag Finishing workshop (which will include how to cut and sew in lining, install a zipper, etc.) at the Big Apple Knitters Guild on May 3rd. For more informaion, contact Claire Brenner at Eclair218@aol.com.
May 28, 2003: Arnetta Kenney (our CIP instructor) will be teaching a six-week class at the Fashion Institute of Technology called Crochet for Pleasure beginning Wednesday, May 28, 2003. Class dates are May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9 (note: there will not be a class on July 2). Contact the Center For Professional Studies at 212 217-7715 for more information or to sign-up.
June 2, 2003: Arlene Mintzer will be teaching a 5-week class on Creative Millinary and Handbag Design for Knitters and Crocheters at Parsons School of Design. Classes start on June 2nd and meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. Contact the Parsons School of Continuing Education at (212) 229-5690 to register or for more information.
June 14, 2003: Arlene Mintzer will teach a six-hour Creative Knitted and Crocheted Textiles Workshop. The aim is to create a piece of beautiful fabric using favorite yarns and other unique materials such as bamboo, paper, silk, stainless steel, etc.. and any technique you love and want to explore more. Create a piece of beautiful fabric without a purpose. This is fabric making as a creative and joyful experience. Students need to have a good basic knowledge of knitting and/or crocheting. If you are interested, contact Habu Textiles 135 West 29th Street, Suite 804, NYC. Phone 212-239-3546; email habu@habutextiles.com website: www.habutextiles.com.
June 20-22, 2003: Arnetta Kenney will be be offering a three-day advanced Crochet Design Workshop at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology). Explore numerous creative possibilities and learn how to create a one of a kind crochet garmet or artwork by incorporating Irish crochet motifs, bead crochet, tapestry crochet, textural crochet stiches and more into your design. Then, develop solutions for completing your piece with the appropriate buttons, trims, or embellishments. Weekend includes all of the above-mentioned techniques as well as advanced skills for those who can work at the highest levels. Special attention to the art of the design process and elevation of styling is stressed.
The schedule is: Friday from 5:30-8:30 pm, Saturday from 9:30 am-4:30 pm and Sunday from 9:30 am-4 pm). Contact the Center For Professional Studies at 212 217-7715 for more information or to sign up.
August 10, 2003: Margaret Hubert will teach a class in assembling free form pieces at The Yarn and Craft Box in Pawling, NY on August 10th. . Learn how to assemble all your scrumbles into a garment, purse or whatever. You will need a bag full of scrumbles, a sweatshirt, or some heavy-duty inter-facing, matching thread, some extra yarn, needle, scissors, etc. to help with the construction. Call the shop at (845) 855-1632 for further details and to register.
September 17, 2003: Arlene Mintzer will teach a six-week class on Creative Handbag Design for Knitters and Crocheters at Parsons School of Design. The class will meet once a week. Contact Parsons School of Continuing Education at (212) 229-5150 or 8933 to register or for more information.
Arnetta Kenney will be teaching a six-week Crochet for Pleasure class this fall for six weeks at FIT (the Fashion Institute of Technology). Contact the Center For Professional Studies at 212 217-7715 for more information or to register.
November 1-2, 2003: Registration is now in progress for this series of "innovative workshops for fiber artists" presented by SEMINARS IN THE CITY. Two intensive two-day workshops will be held at a convenient Manhattan location: "Three Dimensional Collage and Paper Forms" with Kate Rogovin, and "Thread Painting: The Art of Punchneedle Embroidery" with Missy Stevens. Information and registration: send LSASE to Seminars in the City, Fiber Works Sources, Box 20128, Park West Station, New York, NY 10025; or contact Bonnie Epstein at 212-866-0386 or fwsllc@earthlink.net
November 7-9, 2003: Arnetta Kenney will offer a three-day advanced Crochet Design Workshop at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology). The schedule is Friday Nov. 7th from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Saturday Nov. 8th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the last session is Sunday Nov. 9th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This workshop takes your skills to a higher level, with bead crochet, textural crochet, buttons, trims, embellishments, the design process and more. Contact the Center For Professional Studies at 212 217-7715 for more information or to sign up.
November 15th 2003: (Currently full; a second date on November 22nd will take place, if there is sufficient interest - contact Habu for more information). Arlene Mintzer will repeat her six-hour Creative Knitted & Crocheted Textiles Workshop. The aim is to create a piece of beautiful fabric using favorite yarns & other unique materials such as bamboo, paper, silk, stainless steel, etc. and any technique you love and want to explore more. Create a piece of beautiful fabric without a purpose. This is fabric making as a creative and joyful experience. Students need to have a good basic knowledge of knitting and/or crocheting. If you are interested, contact Habu Textiles 135 W. 29th Street, Suite 804, NY NY. Phone 212-239-3546, email habu@habutextiles.com or website: www.habutextiles.com.
December 4th, 2003: Our immediate past president, Willena Nanton will be teaching a three-week Beginning Crochet class starting December 4th. It will be held at Urban Knitter, 8th Ave. in the 30’s in Manhattan. For more information or to register: www.urbanknitter.com or call 212-239-1010.
December 7th, 2003: Prudence Mapstone will give a full day general freeforming workshop at Make Workshop on 195 Christie Street #502, New York ( in the Lower East Side, between Stanton and Rivington).. Contact them for more information at 212.533.9995, or info@makeworkshop.com
December 7th, 2003:Our member Arlene Mintzer will be teaching Impressionistic Knitting for Knitting Hands at their Manhattan location on Sunday, December 7th. Contact the store at (718) 858-5648 for more information.