Thursday 19 July 2007

EXTRA WORKSHOP THIS WEEKEND

Missing from the initial information about the workshops being held in conjunction with the Craft ACT Knit 1 Blog 1 exhibition is this event:

The Toes and Heels of Socks: Penny Hadobas
Sunday 22 July, 11:30am to 1:30pm

Ever wanted to knit socks and been too intimidated to try it out? Come along and let Penny Hadobas (aka Happy Spider) walk and talk you through every step of the process and help you on your way to knitting's deepest addiction.

All ability levels welcome!

Handpainted sock yarn will be available for sale at the workshop or feel free to bring your own (4ply or 8ply preferable).

Please bring your own double-pointed needles.

Miss Penny is our Stitch 'n' Bitch sock guru - how could you miss the opportunity to learning at and from the feet of the Mistress (and I'll let you in on a secret - she has a new sock pattern and it's gawjus. Be the first to see it at the workshop). Go on - email now, or ring in the morning. You know you want to.

Workshops cost $15 or $5 concession includes hot drinks and dainty bikkies as well as pearls of wisdom.Bookings essential Phone: 02 6262 9333 Email: [Craft ACT Admin]

Monday 9 July 2007

Term 3 Knitting and Crocheting classes in Canberra

BRAIN GYM - WODEN

Knitting For Beginners,
4 weeks beginning Thursday 2 August, 6.00-9.00 pm
Canberra College, Launceston Street, Phillip
$65 + materials cost

Knitting For Beginners,
8 weeks beginning Thursday 2 August, 6.00-9.00 pm
Canberra College, Launceston Street, Phillip
$130 + materials cost

More info contact the Brain Gym, Phillip
Phone: 62055781
FAX: 62055776
Email: lynl AT canberrac DOT act DOT edu DOT au

CIT

Contemporary Knitting on a Machine
Learn the art of limitless machine knitting, maintenance, garment measuring and finishing. We want you to develop your skill so that you have the confidence to create garmets that you will be proud of. Males welcome, and age is no limit to this exciting art. Please bring your own machine to the class.

AAD2266 Continuing
Saturday, 18 Aug, 2007 Sunday & 19 Aug, 2007 9:30AM - 4:30PM
CIT Bruce Campus
$210 + possible materials cost
Tutor: Jan Richards

AAD2213 Beginners
Saturday, 20 Oct, 2007 Sunday, 21 Oct, 2007 9:30AM - 4:30PM
CIT Bruce Campus
$210 + possible materials cost
Tutor: Jan Richards

Knitting
Knitting is fun, fashionable, creative and relaxing, the perfect antidote to computer fatigue. Learn the basics to begin a project of your choice and learn to unravel the mysteries of sl.1,k1, psso in a sociable and supportive group. Bring to first lesson size 4.00 or 4.50mm needles and some 8 ply smooth yarn in a light-medium colour.

AAC2146 Beginners
Tuesday, 21 Aug, 2007 Tuesday -18 Sep, 2007 6:30PM - 8:30PM (5 sessions)
CIT Weston Campus
$120 + possible materials costs
Tutor: Alexandra Davey

ACT2151 Beginners
Saturday, 29 Sep, 2007 Saturday, 27 Oct, 2007 1:00PM - 3:00PM (5 sessions)
CIT Bruce Campus
$120 + materials costs
Tutor: Alexandra Davey

AAD2028 Continuing
Saturday, 3 Nov, 2007 Saturday, 1 Dec, 2007 1:00PM - 3:00PM (5 sessions)
CIT Bruce Campus
$120 + possible materials costs
Tutor: Alexandra Davey

Crochet Made Easy
Crochet is a simple technique which calms and adds balance to a hectic lifestyle. It is portable, practical, sociable and allows you to experiment. In this class you will learn basic stitches and shapes, how to read English and American patterns and master an easy but unusual stitch suitable for a lacy scarf. Bring to first class a size 4.00mm hook and some light or medium coloured smooth yarn preferably crepe or similar tightly spun yarn.

AAC2013
Saturday, 18 Aug, 2007 Saturday, 15 Sep, 2007, 10:00AM - 12:00PM (5 sessions)
CIT Bruce Campus
$120 + possible materials cost
TUTOR: Maureen Bell

Crochet Continuing
If you can confidently work Double Crochet, Half Treble and Treble, you can learn new interesting stitches and techniques, Broomstick Irish and Solomon’s Knot


AAD2012
Saturday, 20 Oct, 2007 Saturday, 10 Nov, 2007 10:00AM - 12:00PM (4 sessions)
Bruce CIT Campus
$100 + possible materials cost
TUTOR: Maureen Bell


To Enrol
To enrol in a short course please download a enrolment form:
PDF Format (48.5kb)
Word Format (151kb)
Please send your completed enrolment form through to CIT Solutions using one of the following methods:
Email: cit.solutions@cit.act.edu.au providing relevant information as per form details
Facsimile: 02 6207 3430 to send your form through promptly
Telephone: 02 6207 4441 direct to enrol.

DICKSON COLLEGE

Knitting for Beginners
8 weeks beginning Monday 30 July, 7.00-9.00 pm Dickson College, Phillip Avenue, Dickson
$130

For more info contact
Dickson College
Phone 6205 6424 or 6205 6455
or email susan DOT bell AT ed DOT act DOT edu DOT au



If you know of any other classes or workshops, please leave a comment or send an email (the address is in the blog profile)