Upcoming Classes

Rigid Heddle Weaving

Weave a scarf while learning the fundamentals of ridged heddle weaving. A rigid heddle loom is a simple loom with alternating slots and holes through which a warp is threaded so it can be woven into cloth. The looms are foldable, affordable and easy to use. It is easily portable even with weaving in place. Looms are available at Six Loose Ladies. A few looms will be available for students without looms.

Materials: Materials Needed: 600 yards of Cascade 220 Superwash

Instructor: Phyllis Bont

FAVT Members: $50 Non-members: $60

Next class scheduled for Sat/Sun, February 21 & 22  Register here

Call or email if you'd like to arrange for a class

Donna Druchunas

Donna Druchunas is a knitwear designer and author from Barton, VT.  She has published numerous knitting patterns and has recently released the fourth book in her series "Stories in Stitches" which she co-authored with Ava Coleman.  Donna has classes on Craftsy.com and has taught classes at at Vogue Live, Stitches and Interweave Knit Lab. 

Bosnian Toe-Up Colorwork Sock Techniques

Donna will share examples of hand-knit Bosnian slipper socks that students will examine closely, and will knit colorwork from traditional Bosnian and Albanian charts. We will also discuss making a plain sock with a lace cuff to wear inside the slipper sock, in the traditional Balkan fashion. To read the full class description click here

Learn to Knit or Crochet

We're on a mission to increase the number of knitters and crocheters in the world!

Every Thursday evening between 6 & 9pm we are offering Learn to Knit or Crochet classes.  These lessons are free of charge and no registration or materials required, just come to the shop and let us know you want to learn to knit or crochet and we'll get you started.

Thursday night is also the time to bring in the projects you're struggling with or just have questions about. There will be expert knitters to help you overcome whatever obstacles you have encountered.