NYC Crochet Guild
January 5, 2004: Our member Barbara Hillery will teach a 4-week Beginning Crochet series at Knitting Hands in Brooklyn, starting on January 5th. For more information or to register, call Knitting Hands at (718) 858-5648.
January 17, 2004: Our member Tatyana Mirer will teach a workshop on the Solomons' Knot for the Big Apple Knitting Guild at LaGuardia Community College on January 17th. For more information or to sign up, email Claire at Eclair218@aol.com, or phone: (212) 988-8262.
January 25, 2004: Our member Barbara Hillery will teach a pattern reading class on January 25th from 3-6 at Knitting Hands in Brooklyn. For more information or to register, call Knitting Hands at (718) 858-5648.
February 21, 2004: . Our member Arlene Mintzer will teach a 4-week class on Beaded Crochet Jewelry on Feb. 21, 28, March 6 and 13 from 2-5 p.m. 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.
March 27, 28, 2004: Margaret Hubert and our members Melissa Leapman and Lily Chin will be teaching at Ewephoric Weekend, March 27 and 28, at the Wool Connection in Avon CT. Margaret will teach workshops on Free Form Knitting, Free Form Crochet and Patchwork Knitting. Melissa and Lily will teach knitting classes and both will have book signings on the Saturday evening.
Starting on April 3, Arlene Mintzer will teach a five-week class on Creative Handbag Design for Knitters and Crocheters at Parsons School of Design. Class meets each Saturday from 1 to 3:50 p.m. Contact Parsons School of Continuing Education at (212) 229-5150 or 8933 to register or for more information.
April 14-May 19th (6 sessions): Our member Arlene Mintzer will teach “The Art of HAT Making for Knitters & Crocheters” from April 14th to May 19th (6 sessions) on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Students will create one-of-a-kind hats with emphasis on creating fabrics that are unusual and beautiful to look at and exciting to wear. Students are encouraged to mix knitting and crocheting in the same piece and to embellish their work with beads, feathers and other materials. Good basic knowledge of knitting and /or crocheting is essential for this class. If you are interested, contact Habu Textiles 135 W. 29th Street, Suite 804. Phone 212-239-3546, email habu@habutextiles.com or website: www.habutextiles.com.
Arnetta Kenney will be teaching Crochet for Pleasure at FIT. The program covers the design and planning process, and teaches you how to do modular crochet -- a method that enhances the draping of crocheted garments for a softer silhouette. Recommended for people with a basic knowledge of crochet stitches. Class meets Wednesday evenings for six weeks beginning either April 28th or May 5th. Contact the Center For Professional Studies at 212 217-7715 for more information or to register.
May 22nd - 23rd: Margaret Hubert will be teaching freeform knitting, freeform crochet, patchwork knitting, entrelac crochet and finishing your ufo's. You can sign up for any or all, at any time and we will teach what you want to learn. They are trying a new experiment, so everyone does not necessarily have to be doing the same thing at the same time. Each day will have two half-day sessions, sign up for as few or as many as you like.
In addition, the store will be holding sales and the town of Pawling is holding their sidewalk sales the same weekend, so should be fun. (The library book sale is a particular favorite of your webmaster; I've been going there for many years. Over 25,000 books under one tent!) SIT AND KNIT, STAY & CROCHET. For more information call the Yarn and Craft Box at 845-855-1632.
June 7 (10 sessions): Starting on June 7, 2004, our member Arlene Mintzer will teach a five-week class on Creative Millinery and Handbag Design for Knitters and Crocheters at Parsons School of Design. Class will be held from 3 to 5.50 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Contact Parsons School of Continuing Education at (212) 229-5150 or 8933 to register or for more information.
Arnetta Kenney will teach Crochet for Pleasure at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Learn to design and create your own crocheted sweaters, vests, and jackets. Program covers design and planning process and teaches modular crochet -- a method that enhances the draping of crocheted garments for a softer silhouette. Recommended: a basic knowledge of crochet stitches. 6 sessions: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November, 6:15 pm-9:00 pm. Contact the Center For Professional Studies at 212 217-7715 for more information or to register.
Our member Michelle Bishop is organizing and teaching at the Harlem Needle Arts Conference on October 23, 24 and 31, 2004 at Oberia D. Dempsey Multi-Service Center, 127 West 127 Street, between 7th and Lenox Avenues (Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. and Malcolm X Blvd.) Advance registration required by October 3, 2004 — Space is limited. Contact Michelle 212-491-8581 to register. Classes offered are:
- Beginning Spinning, 3 sessions, October 23, 24 and 31 2:00PM to 5:30PM with artist and fashion designer Twain Revell.
- Beginning Quilting Concepts and Techniques, 2 sessions October 24 and 31 9:30AM to 1:30PM. Interactive instruction and lecture by quilt artist Laura Gadson.
- Beginning Crocheting - 1 session October 23 9:30AM to 1:30PM. Get hooked with Michelle Bishop as she shares the fundamentals of crocheting including: materials, basic stitches, glossary of terms and internet resources.
Our member Arlene Mintzer will teach The Art of Hat Making, October 19th to November 16th (5 sessions), Tuesday evenings, 6:30 to 9 pm. In this workshop, students will create one-of-a-kind hats with an emphasis on creating fabrics that are not only unusual and beautiful to look at, but very exciting to wear. Students are encouraged to mix both knitting and/or crocheting in the same piece as well as embellishing their work with beads, feathers and any other materials. A good basic knowledge of knitting and /or crocheting is essential for this class. For additional information or to register, contact Habu at 212 239-3546 or email to habu@habutextiles.com
Our member Barbara Hillery will teach a FreeForm Crochet and Knitting Workshop at Habu Textiles. 3 sessions: October 28 from 6 to 8.30 p.m., November 11 and 18 from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. For additional information or to register, contact Habu at 212 239-3546 or email to habu@habutextiles.com
Arlene Mintzer will also be teaching a Crochet Beaded Bracelet class at the 53rd St. YWCA (at Lexington Ave.) on December 4th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This class is open to intermediate crocheters. To register or for more information call the Y at 212 735-9722.
Arlene is also teaching a Creative Knitted & Crochet Textiles Workshop, Saturday, December 11th from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Due to a popular demand, this workshop is back! This workshop aims to create a piece of beautiful fabric using your favorite yarns & other unique materials such as bamboo, paper, silk stainless steel, etc. You can use any technique you love and explore others. You should have a good basic knowledge of knitting and/or crocheting. For additional information or to register, contact Habu at 212 239-3546 or email to habu@habutextiles.com