Down Cellar: Basking Ridge, NJ

2013 Early Spring Class and Instruction Schedule! have some fun!

 

Down Cellar Instruction and Classes March April 2013

**Several and varied sessions are available to suit your needs and schedule!

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**Everyone is always welcome to come in and sit a bit to knit or crochet any day or time of the week and 10-15 minutes of help is available every day!!

Private  1:1 sessions..  $24/hr sessions – your own focused time, at your convenience  for any questions or assistance on any technique or project

Custom classes…. 2 or more people $20/hr/person – your schedule and project with your fun group

Kids classes – private 1:1 focus on child’s pace – 2-3 skills each sessions with ongoing reinforcement of love of creativity and craft.  $18/hr

Learn to knit or crochet - $18 for initial session   Supportive introduction to techniques to begin working on rectangular item. Leave working on a project! Scheduled at your convenience

Sewing - $35 for 1.5 hrs  private 1:1 instruction with our machine or yours.  Paced at your level from beginner to complex projects

**Classes – project based;  Focus on one project while learning at least 3 techniques.  Lots of positive support as you challenge your stitching! (please, yarn must be purchased at Down Cellar)

Neon Cable Hat – so cool and lots of technique!  hat for now or to start making gifts!  3/14, 21 & 28th   2-3  $38/pattern

Inspira Cowl –  fun colorwork & in the round, easy once you know! CO/hw 3/13 11-12 $18/pat

Slouchy Hat-  1st hat!!  Learn everything – great as a 2nd project!  3/12 &19th 2-3,  $34/ pat

Spring Robin – so adorable for window sill! 3/19  10-12  or 4/15 11-1  $38/pat/floss/stuffing

Seafoam Scarf – quick !delightful w new silky yarns  free! 3/11  11-12, or  3/21 10-11

Metalouse Shawl-  so interesting & colorful   3/8 11-12  or  4/12  4-5  $18/ pattern

Lace Fingerless GloveCafé au lait perfect for spring, learning lace & knitting in the round! 4/9,16, 30 10-11 $42/ pattern (3 sessions)

Broomstick Crochet Bracelet – cute gift!  3/17 11-1 or 3/29  12-2  $34/ kit

Ellis Capelet  Cool stitch with Rowan Glamour or trio!  March 6th  11-1   $34/pattern

Guernsey Triangle – new shape & tech – 3/15  11-1  $34/pat

Spring Bunny – lots of technique in making this adorable stuffed bunny! 3/18 & 26  1-2  $34/ pattern and stuffing

Head Band – learn cables & shaping great 2nd project    Mar 5th, 10-12    $34/ pattern

Crochet Baby Hat perfect for little baby girl in your life!  4/ 10  11-12  $18/pattern

Top down sweater—pick any top down pullover or cardigan for child or adult.  A great 1st sweater! Minimal shaping & seaming, ribbing, rouching, button holes, sleeves on dbl points or circs and more!  3/20, 27,& 4/8   10-12  $54/includes individual pattern or 20% 0ff book

Crochet a little bobble bag—cute notion, makeup or coin purse. Learn stitch & how to attach handle/closure 3/22 & 29th  4-5,   $36 includes pattern & handle

Sew a little notion/change bag – beginner class to learn to cut, seam with machine & hand sew    4/10  11-1  or 4/26  4-6 $36 includes pattern, fabric & handle

Intarsia Knit little notion/change bag- learn intarsia and securing to handle – 4/2  11-1   or 4/25  1-3   $36 includes pattern & handle

Tunisian Crochet Shawl with beads – intermediate   3/10th  11-1,   $34/ pattern

Crochet Shawl- Elize,  soo pretty & Easy!    March 1st ,   12-1       $18/pattern

Crochet a Beach Tote – using thick cottony yarns to create a create container for yarn, books etc.. make a few… 3/22  11-1  or  4/17  12-2  $34/pattern

Crochet Squishy Soft Rug – learn bobbles and charts… 4/7  11-1  or 4/24  12-2  $34/pattern

Toe up Sock – Melisandre –  learn on 2 circs or dbl points, subtle cable, nice toe and heel.   3/14, 21st , & 28th  12 – 1  (3 sessions)       $42/pattern

Entrelac scarf--  so cool for all sorts of yarn! Learn entrelac technique & backwards knitting!  Try it with one of the new beautiful spring variegated yarns!  3/23  11-12, $18/pat

Sew a  Pillow Case—learn basics of pattern, fabric, seams and ironing     3/20th   12 -2  or 4/19  4-6   $44/includes fabric for one

Needle Felting –  learn to make a series of ornaments, coasters, or shelf sitters  new theme each month!   March - bunnies and pansies!   3/9th 11-1  $38/includes kit & use of pad

**Workshop sessions   $12/ hr session   any pattern, any size, any yarn,  we will assist you and you can enjoy wonderful company while you work on your projects!

◦                     Sweater club – any top, assistance, seaming, adapting patterns ..3/7  10-11, 3/12,  5-6, 3/25  7-8,  4/9  1-2, 4/25  11-12

◦                     Shawls for all – any style, shape, striped or lace.. 3/8  5-6,  4/23  12-1

◦                     Hand For hands  — mittens, fingerless gloves, gloves..  3/12,  1-2

◦                     Foot forward-  socks  slippers, booties. 3/16,  10-11, 4/22  3-4

◦                     Hats off – hats, headbands…3/6,  3-4,  3/25  3-4

◦                     Neck cozy – scarves, cowls, wraps….mar 4,  7-8,  3/21 11-12, 4/16  11-12

◦                     Noni Tote Session – Free! 3/26  - 12-2   work & help on any Noni Pattern with yarn purchased at Down Cellar.

*Down Cellar Knit Alongs 2013  — free sessions!  RSVP please!!  Join in for group support and fun ! 

Mitered Square Knit Along..   learn to make mitered square with sock/fingering wgt yarn to create blanket, runners or shawl! Just need to purchase 1 skein sock wgt yarn to join the group.    3rd Sunday of month  3- 4:30

                   Gift a month- great way to be ready for any future gift needs!!  Join us for self help group to stay on schedule!  Hats, mittens, shawls……  you name it    1st weds/ month 4-5

  Stash Night – bring up to 8 different yarns (note #of skeins you have), come in for fun evening of great ideas & a written plan for you & your stash! FREE  March 26  7-9 RSVP!

               Home Stitch:   Knit or crochet —join us to keep motivated while working on blankets, pillows, washcloths, placemats, curtains, poofs,   3rd Thursday/ month    5-6

               Ornament a month – make a garland at end or gift tags – learn to knit little pieces and put together…lots of inspiration and help!    2nd tues/month  12-1

**Class registration is required with payment. Yarn must be purchased at Down Cellar except workshops and private sessions.. 3 or more required for eve classes.  Cancellations must be more than 24hrs for future class credit. RSVP for free sessions or events please.

 


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