Master Classes aren’t classes for masters; they’re classes with masters.
Our star Master Class lineup this winter has just gotten sweeter! First, we have Cookie A joining us! Act fast — her classes are on sale now! Note: LBYS will be hosting a free book signing with Cookie A on Tuesday, January 17, from 3:00 – 4:00 pm.
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Cookie A is a California-based knitwear designer with a penchant for socks that showcase exciting techniques. Her work has been published in various print and online publications, including Vogue Knitting, Knit.1, Knitty, Sockupied, and Knitting Daily. She is the author of Sock Innovation (2009 Interweave Press) and Knit. Sock. Love. (2010 One Leg Press). Cookie teaches knitting workshops internationally and has demonstrated sock-knitting tips and techniques on Knitting Daily TV, Knitty Gritty, and Sockupied. |
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Design Details Small details can make the difference between a nice knitted project and an amazing knitted project. Learn about finding the perfect ribbing, how to shape in lace, and how to deal with that pesky gauge change when working with cables.Tuesday, January 17 12:00 – 3:00 pm Tuition: $65 |
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Creating Stitch Patterns Learn how to create your own stitch patterns by studying what makes other stitch patterns. We’ll go over knit/purl shapes, different ways to make diagonal lines, eyelets, cables, and curves as well as how different stitches affect the knitted fabric. Students can practice working pre-made stitch patterns to get a feel for how to create shapes using different techniques, or they can bring in their own shapes to work on the needles.Tuesday, January 17 5:00 – 8:00 pm Tuition: $65 |
Then we have Ruth Marshall joining us. Our current featured artist, stop by the LBYS to see her amazing work on display.
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Ruth Marshall, Australian fiber artist, has became internationally known for her hand knit pelts of exotic animals endangered by the illegal skin trade. Each of her one-of-a-kind textiles represents an individual animal she spends months researching. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue Knitting, NY Daily News, Surface Magazine, and Craft Activism (2011 Random House), and her creations have been exhibited in museums around the world. |
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Animal Intarsia: How Knitting Can Interpret Nature’s Forms Knitters are taught unconventional intarsia techniques that Marshall uses to create her textile pelts of live animals at zoos or in archives of leading institutions. Participants see how the artist translates intricate patterns in nature to a grid which will serve as a knitting chart. Attendees will each create a 4” knitted square chart which they will then knit during the workshop using two or more contrasting colors.Sunday, January 29 2:00 – 5:00 pm Tuition: $65 |
This season, we’re also joined by New Yorker, Dora Ohrenstein. Special: book both of Dora Ohrenstein’s classes and save over 25%! To get the discount, simply call to book on or after December 1, and tell us the promo code: Swatch Party. Now on sale!
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Dora Ohrenstein is a well known author of crochet books, a designer whose work has appeared in magazines such as Interweave Crochet and Crochet Today, and editor of the widely read online magazine Crochet Insider. She is also a singer and voice teacher who lives in Manhattan. Her new book is entitled Custom Crocheted Sweaters (2010 Lark Books). |
| Great Crochet Fabric With Any Yarn: Parts I & II Think of this class as a totally fun swatch party that will teach you tons about how to get just the type of fabric you need. We will work with a variety of yarns, weights and fibers. Once you understand how to select the hook size and stitch pattern that brings out the very best in each yarn, you can make anything from feathery light shawls, to beautifully draped sweaters, sturdy outerwear and functional bags or belts. Choose your favorite class, or take both: they stand alone and support each other. Book Parts 1 & 2 together for savings!
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Great Crochet Fabric With Any Yarn – Drape of Fabric Part I: In this section of the class, we will focus on how to make crochet fabric that drapes well, the key factor in creating good-looking garments, shawls, scarves and slouchy hats. Sunday, February 12 |
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Great Crochet Fabric With Any Yarn – Quality of Fabric Part II: This section will be devoted to the quality of fabric that is the opposite of drape: structure. If you want to make a jacket that really keeps out the cold, a truly functional belt, or a bag that holds its shape, this class will arm you with the necessary knowledge. Sunday, February 12 |
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