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Individual Classes
We also offer classes on an indidvidual basis so that we may meet your time needs. Flying Fibers teachers offer knitting, crochet and spinning on a one-on-one (unless otherwise requested for your small group) basis and may be scheduled to your convenience. Any topics are possible with a sample of ideas below. Just give us a call and we will work to meet your fiber arts needs.
Spinning Lessons for Beginners
Instructor: Ellen Anderson
Have you always wanted to learn to spin your own yarn? Spinning lessons are approximately three hours and are given one-on-one or take the class with a friend and learn together. You will begin by learning fiber preparation techniques, and then learn to spin on a drop spindle, followed by learning to spin on a wheel (we have wheels for you to use, or bring your own). By the time class is over you will have your first skein of 2-ply yarn to take home, along with your very own drop spindle to continue spinning.
Dates: Scheduled on a one-on-one basis, dates & times flexible. Mondays thru Sundays. Call Flying Fibers at 717.898.8020 to schedule.
Cost: $60.00 per person. All materials and use of wheels included.
Support Spindling
Instructor: Heather Zoppetti
Want to learn to spin using support spindles? Support spindles are used to create yarn while one end of the spindle rests in a solid surface such as a small bowl. Russian lace spindles are considered support spindles. This unique spinning style is exciting and fun while also being quite the conversation starter.
Dates: Call Flying Fibers at 717.898.8020 to schedule.
Cost: $15.00 per hour plus cost of materials.
Beginning Knitting
Instructor: Tina Volz or Heather Zoppetti
This class will teach you everything you need to know to start off on your knitting adventure. You will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.
Requirements: an interest in learning how to knit.
Date: Call Flying Fibers at 717.898.8020 to schedule for yourself or group.
Fee: $15.00 per hour per person. Additional cost for materials.
Beginning Crochet
Instructor: Heather Zoppetti or Janet Landvater
This class will teach you everything you need to know to start off on your crochet adventure. You will learn how to chain on, crochet, and finish.
Requirements: an interest in learning how to crochet.
Date: Call Flying Fibers at 717.898.8020 to schedule for yourself or group.
Cost: $15.00 per hour per person.
Pick Your Own Topic - Knitting or Crochet
Instructor: Heather Zoppetti
Need to learn something specific? Want to make your first sweater but need a little guidance? Trying a new technique? Whatever you want to learn about knitting and crochet is possible at Flying Fibers. Just give us a call and we can get you started.
Date: Call Flying Fibers at 717.898.8020 to schedule for yourself or group.
Cost: $15.00 per hour per person.
Knitting Backwards
Instructor: Heather Zoppetti
Knitting backwards is a skill that can save your patience when working a piece that requires frequet turning, such as short rows or intrelac. Instead of turning the work, learn how to work the reverse side from the front. Skill Level: Basic knitting skills required. Students must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off.
Date: Call Flying Fibers at 717.898.8020 to schedule for yourself or group.
Cost: $15.00 per hour per person.
Steeking Without Fear
Instructor: Heather Zoppetti
Steeking is often a technique met with fear. In this class students will learn the secret of steeking and will walk away without fear of this technique. Skill level: Basic knitting skills required. Student must know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.
Date: Call Flying Fibers at 717.898.8020 to schedule for yourself or group.
Cost: $15.00 per hour per person.
Knitting with Beads
Instructor: Heather Zoppetti
Adding Beads to your knitting is a fun and easy way to add extra dimention and color to any project. In this class we will be making a small beaded project and learning the various ways to attach beads to your knitting. Skill Level: Basic knitting skills required. Students must know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.
Date: Call Flying Fibers at 717.898.8020 to schedule for yourself or group.
Cost: $15.00 per hour per person.
Beginning Lace Workshop
Instructor: Heather Zoppetti
Lace shawls and scarves have become increasingly popular. Delicate and beautiful, lace often becomes a treasured heirloom. In this class you will learn lace knitting basics, how to read lace charts, how to read your knitting, and how to block a lace project. Skill level: Basic knitting skills required. Students must know how to cast on, knit, purl & bind off.
Date: Call Flying Fibers at 717.898.8020 to schedule for yourself or group.
Cost: $15.00 per hour per person.
Double Knitting
Instructor: Heather Zoppetti
Double knitting creates a thick, reversible, double sided fabric by working both sides at once. In this class you will learn several double knitting techniques as well as how to read double knitting charts. Students will be provided with pattern and begin to make "The Prettiest Hot Pad Ever". Skill level: Basic knitting skills required. Students must know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Bring: needles 2 sizes smaller than what you would normally use with worsted weight yarn.
Date: Call Flying Fibers at 717.898.8020 to schedule for yourself or group.
Cost: $15.00 per hour per person.
Beginning Weaving
Instructor: Susan Weaver
Fascinated by woven fabrics and want to give it a try? Consider taking a one-on-one weaving class where you will learn how to choose and evaluate fibers, calculate yardage, dress the loom, weave and finish a product. Opportunities are available to work on a tabletop loom or a floor loom in Susan's Warp Seed Studio in Centerville, just 10 minutes from Flying Fibers. Instructor supplies class outlines, looms, yarn and supplies for each class. Material fee is paid by each student at beginning of workshop.Classes may include history & traditions of that particular technique.
Skills: No experience necessary.
Dates: Please call Susan directly at 717.392.2143 or email her at warpseedweave@comcast.net to schedule instruction.
Cost: $25.00 per hour
