January 2009 Online Class Discussion Thread

[Crochetville LLC]

I hope you are all as excited about our January classes as we are. We're even happier to say that more classes are on the way! Teachers have until December 8 to submit their class description information, so please keep checking back in this folder for updates to our January class roster.

Please feel free to use this thread to let us know what classes you're thinking about taking plus any suggestions you may have for other classes you'd like to take.

If you're a teacher and you want to know more about teaching classes here at the 'Ville, just send a PM to AmyS (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?u=102).

Registration will open December 15!

[JennyBunny]

I'm seriously thinking about that beaded rope class. I've been eyeing patterns to do that and keep thinking maybe someday... well, looks like someday may be coming soon!

[AmyS]

Doesn't that bead rope class look fabulous? I've done lots of beadweaving with tiny seed beads, a needle, and thread, but I've never really done much bead crochet.

I've already got all the supplies I'll need if I raid the kids' pony bead stash!

[marikamum]

I hope you are all as excited about our January classes as we are. We're even happier to say that more classes are on the way! Teachers have until December 8 to submit their class description information, so please keep checking back in this folder for updates to our January class roster.

Please feel free to use this thread to let us know what classes you're thinking about taking plus any suggestions you may have for other classes you'd like to take.

If you're a teacher and you want to know more about teaching classes here at the 'Ville, just send a PM to AmyS (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/member.php?u=102).

I am very excited, the classes look wonderful so far!

I would love to do the designing for publication class, but am not at the right stage for it - it looks wonderful and interesting, though.

I highly recommend the beginning filet with Kathy White for anyone interested in learning filet...

I am thinking about the socks class as I have a skein of Rainbow coloured Opal sock wool waiting for me to do something with it :lol...

I'd be interested in tunisian as I've been playing around with it a bit on my own, and entrelac looks interesting too, Irish crochet would be lovely and the thought of Bruges lace intrigues me too... looking forward to seeing what else comes down the pike :D :hook.

Cheers,

[goldenj32w2]

I would be interedted in the rope class, but am not sure of the #6 beads. :ave tried this with little luck.

Judy

[antwerpnative]

I'm interested in the bead rope class and am looking forward to register for that class.
Since this is the very first time I will be taking a class like this. Do I buy the materials here or do I have to go to different stores and get the materials?
Thanks in advance for any help that you may be able to give me.
Happy crocheting!
antwerpnative

[theluckielizard]

Hmm.. I would like to see a class on Tunisian(sp?). Also a class about graphghans would be nice, especially how to carry the colors using bobbins.

The bead card case class looks interesting.

[marikamum]

Oh, and by the way, Thanks to Donna and Amy, the planned schedule for classes for 2009 looks like a fabulous idea and the outcome of hard yards of planning. Fingers crossed that it will come to fruition with appropriate supply (of teachers and classes) and demand...

:clap :cheer

Appreciatively,

[AmyS]

I'm interested in the bead rope class and am looking forward to register for that class.
Since this is the very first time I will be taking a class like this. Do I buy the materials here or do I have to go to different stores and get the materials?
Thanks in advance for any help that you may be able to give me.
Happy crocheting!
antwerpnative

Betty, you'll need to purchase your supplies elsewhere. You should be able to find everything you need at most craft stores.

[Aussie]

Oh I would like to do the bead rope class please. Just have to get all the supplies. Not sure what cotton I can get here thats equivalent to what you have put on the list. Also can I use size 9 beads as I have heaps of these and it would be silly to have to go buy more.

[JennyBunny]

Is there any chance for a class on Entrelac? I'd be interested in that one.

And Bruge lace was mentioned previously. I've done one pattern, and would love to learn tips and techniques for this art form.

[SmoothFox]

I'd definately want to register for Designing for Print Publication

This sounds like an awesome class.

Donna

[AmyS]

Oh I would like to do the bead rope class please. Just have to get all the supplies. Not sure what cotton I can get here thats equivalent to what you have put on the list. Also can I use size 9 beads as I have heaps of these and it would be silly to have to go buy more.

You would need to ask the instructor that question. I think it might be more difficult learning on the smaller beads. Remember that you have to be able to feed the yarn/thread through the beads.

You can send Karen a PM to find out about your bead size.

[AmyS]

I'm so glad to hear the suggestions and that people are interested in the current class offerings! :manyheart

I'll definitely share the requests for topics with current teachers and those who contact me in the future about classes.

[Timeflies]

Hmm.. I would like to see a class on Tunisian(sp?). Also a class about graphghans would be nice, especially how to carry the colors using bobbins.

The bead card case class looks interesting.

I would like to see classes on these also!! I am doing a graphghan right now and am learning the "hard" way. Now I would like to see what I am doing wrong/right. I'm not going to frog it though. I am almost finished.

Is Tunisian and entralac the same thing?

[ratdog]

Yes on the graphgan! I have a book or two but I feel like I need professional help (with the crochet .....)

I am new to C'Ville so I would have missed any earlier offerings.

[JennyBunny]

Hope this helps:

Entrelac definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entrelac)


Tunisian definition (http://www.crochetcabana.com/specialty/tunisian.htm)

[marikamum]

I would like to see classes on these also!! I am doing a graphghan right now and am learning the "hard" way. Now I would like to see what I am doing wrong/right. I'm not going to frog it though. I am almost finished.

Is Tunisian and entralac the same thing?

Entrelac is a specific form of Tunisian crochet when you work in diamonds. As far as I understand it, the following logical connection holds:

All entrelac crochet is tunisian.
All tunisian crochet is not entrelac.

Cheers,

[Bendy]

Hi,

All entrelac is not tunisian :)

I did a book called Single Crochet from A to Z which demonstrates 26 different single crochet stitches, made with a regular crochet hook, of which entrelac is one of them. You can see it here:

http://www.anniesattic.com/detail.html?prod_id=21702

It is the blue and rust square on the second row from the bottom.

Bendy

[Gretchen]

I would really like to take the class about submitting designs for publication, but I would need to know what supplies I need before I take ANY class. If I don't have the money for the supplies, I won't be able to complete it and would feel like I wasted money on the class. Does that make sense? Is there any way to know which supplies are needed for each class before we register?

[hookdonU]

I would definitely like a class on entrelac and perhaps something that deals with changing colors and carrying the yarn up the side.

[jura2908]

i have a materials question for the beaded rope bracelet...

in the brief description (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/classes.php)of the class it calls for size 10 thread but in the full description (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=89679) is calls for omega nylon size 5 thread. do we need both?

[antwerpnative]

Thanks Amy, I'll start looking. Have a great Thanksgiving Holiday.

Hugs,
betty

[simplyme5252]

I'm really interested in taking the beaded rope class. I was going to try to start learning that on my own after the holidays, so it's perfect timing. Just a question though, How do you know when registrations open? Will there be an announcement or what? Thanks.

Also count me in as one who would be interested in an enterlac class in the future.

[HappyOldCro]

Have question for the Design for Pub. class, is there a prerequisite that you can write a pattern? I can graph and chart, but it is the putting it in words that stumps me. Also as stated before materials and supplies.
Also like the beaded rope class.

[mizmo]

I would love to take the filet crochet class. That is something I have been wanting to learn. This sounds like the perfect way to learn. The timing is not the best for me as that is a busy time for me at work but I still want to try!

[AmyS]

I'm really interested in taking the beaded rope class. I was going to try to start learning that on my own after the holidays, so it's perfect timing. Just a question though, How do you know when registrations open? Will there be an announcement or what? Thanks.

Also count me in as one who would be interested in an enterlac class in the future.

Registration will open December 15. We'll have a notice posted at the top of the forum that day, as well as posting a regular announcement in the announcements folder.

[AmyS]

i have a materials question for the beaded rope bracelet...

in the brief description (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/classes.php)of the class it calls for size 10 thread but in the full description (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=89679) is calls for omega nylon size 5 thread. do we need both?

The class summaries are not meant to be complete information about each class. They're meant to pique your interest enough to get you to look at the full class description thread.

The actual class description thread will have a complete supply list.

You will need both sizes thread for this class. You'll learn the technique with larger beads and yarn, then you'll progress down to the size 10 thread and seed beads for a rope size that you could use for jewelry.

[marikamum]

Hi,

All entrelac is not tunisian :)

I did a book called Single Crochet from A to Z which demonstrates 26 different single crochet stitches, made with a regular crochet hook, of which entrelac is one of them. You can see it here:

http://www.anniesattic.com/detail.html?prod_id=21702

It is the blue and rust square on the second row from the bottom.

Bendy

I humbly stand corrected :yes. Good thing I led off with the disclaimer that this was just my understanding of the case :D...

Cheers,

[Acemom1]

I'm interested in both the beginning filet crochet class and the bead crochet card case. They both look very fun and exciting.

[BlondAmbitions]

My very first post :clap so I hope I'm doing this right. I would like to take the sock class and a class for graphghans sounds good too.

Vicky

[MBT]

Hey all,

About the Designing for Publication class - required materials should be whatever you have on hand - yarn, hooks, a sketch book, whatever. You might want to purchase some envelopes or page protectors when it's time to send your submission off (if you are doing a mailed sub rather than an emailed sub) but if you are already thinking about designing, I can't imagine you don't have most of what you need already cluttering up your house!

As to pattern writing - this is NOT a pattern writing class. We will go over a few style points and I will provide info on available standard, but the student should have a fair grasp of basic pattern writing.

That said, I don't really write up my patterns usually until after I sell them, and I do not include full patterns in submissions, so it is entirely possible you could take this class without being an expert technical writer. The trick of course would be what would you do if the pattern sold before you had the skills to write it!

Mary Beth Temple

[celiawinters]

I want to do the filet crochet and would love you to repeat the bottom up pineapple shawl class you did last summer or at least make that pattern available. As to suggestions for further classes, anything pineapple!!!

[inked79]

I'm will yall. I decided to make a graphghan from a Christmas present and well Its not the prettiest thing in the world. I would love to know how to do these.

I would like to see classes on these also!! I am doing a graphghan right now and am learning the "hard" way. Now I would like to see what I am doing wrong/right. I'm not going to frog it though. I am almost finished.

Is Tunisian and entralac the same thing?

[inked79]

Im with you Fox.

I'd definately want to register for Designing for Print Publication

This sounds like an awesome class.

Donna

[inked79]

Alright now I'm really excited about this class. I do however have 1 question. Does the pattern you send to the publisher have to have an international copyright on it before you submit it? I know that technical when you write a pattern it is copyrighted, but I know for the document to stand up in court it have to be officially copyrighted.

Hey all,

About the Designing for Publication class - required materials should be whatever you have on hand - yarn, hooks, a sketch book, whatever. You might want to purchase some envelopes or page protectors when it's time to send your submission off (if you are doing a mailed sub rather than an emailed sub) but if you are already thinking about designing, I can't imagine you don't have most of what you need already cluttering up your house!

As to pattern writing - this is NOT a pattern writing class. We will go over a few style points and I will provide info on available standard, but the student should have a fair grasp of basic pattern writing.

That said, I don't really write up my patterns usually until after I sell them, and I do not include full patterns in submissions, so it is entirely possible you could take this class without being an expert technical writer. The trick of course would be what would you do if the pattern sold before you had the skills to write it!

Mary Beth Temple

[HappyOldCro]

Hey all,

About the Designing for Publication class - required materials should be whatever you have on hand - yarn, hooks, a sketch book, whatever. You might want to purchase some envelopes or page protectors when it's time to send your submission off (if you are doing a mailed sub rather than an emailed sub) but if you are already thinking about designing, I can't imagine you don't have most of what you need already cluttering up your house!

As to pattern writing - this is NOT a pattern writing class. We will go over a few style points and I will provide info on available standard, but the student should have a fair grasp of basic pattern writing.

That said, I don't really write up my patterns usually until after I sell them, and I do not include full patterns in submissions, so it is entirely possible you could take this class without being an expert technical writer. The trick of course would be what would you do if the pattern sold before you had the skills to write it!

Mary Beth Temple

I was curious because I have many patterns I found on the web and some books, that only give basic instructions, such as beginning chain length, turning procedures, pattern stitch etc...and then tell you to follow the graph/chart. Examples are doily patterns, filet crochet.
I think I will attempt the class anyway, and hopefully if accepted, be able to know exactly what I need to send.
Thank You for explaining it all.

[Mollyanna]

I am very interested in the beaded crochet ropes and the beaded card case, and I would also like to see a repeat of the bottom-up pineapple shawl class.. Will there be a limit to the number of participants in each class?

[AmyS]

Will there be a limit to the number of participants in each class?

Yes, each teacher can set the maximum number of students for a class. This information is provided in the thread for each class. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and you'll see the approximate number of students the teacher will accept into the class.

[AmyS]

Alright now I'm really excited about this class. I do however have 1 question. Does the pattern you send to the publisher have to have an international copyright on it before you submit it? I know that technical when you write a pattern it is copyrighted, but I know for the document to stand up in court it have to be officially copyrighted.

Actually, this is only partially correct. All documents are protected by copyright law without requiring registration of the copyright. If someone infringes on your copyright, you can still take them to court to stop the infringement, even without a copyright registration. But just about all you can do is stop the infringement; you cannot seek damages.

Registration simply gives you MORE recourse in court: the ability to seek financial compensation for loss of revenue and punitive damages, for example. For more information, please check out the US Copyright Office website (http://www.copyright.gov).

[SlowCrocheter]

Depends on how much "extra" money I have laying around but really would like to take Beginning Filet Crochet. But no idea if I well have the money then or not. My husbands work really slows down at this time of the year till around March.
Maybe later in the year I can take it if it is offered again.

[missmaxx]

I am very excited, the classes look wonderful so far!

I am thinking about the socks class as I have a skein of Rainbow coloured Opal sock wool waiting for me to do something with it :lol...

I'd be interested in tunisian as I've been playing around with it a bit on my own, and entrelac looks interesting too, Irish crochet would be lovely and the thought of Bruges lace intrigues me too... looking forward to seeing what else comes down the pike :D :hook.

Cheers,



I'll second everything Marika said! Socks, tunisian, entrelac, Irish, Bruges... and maybe the Design for Publication too.

I know! ... how about tunisian, entrelac, Irish, bruges lace socks designed for publication? :sofunny OK ... just kidding.
The classes all look great and it will be hard to decide which to pick.
Thanks for all the prep work in setting them up!

[Cathoms]

:clapI am SOOOOOO excited about the Filet Class. Remember that Mervin commercial where the people stood with their faces plastered on the door of the store waiting for the store to open??? That is how I feel about signing up for this class..."OPEN OPEN OPEN" :cheer:yes:yes

I am also interested in the bead crochet card class. :yes:yes

[kv015]

I would love to learn about amigurumi. Thanks.

[watersprite]

I'm going to take the filet crochet class, I've always wanted to try that.

[AmyS]

Great news, everyone! Kim Guzman, Tunisian expert extraordinaire, has just confirmed that she will be teaching some Tunisian classes in January. She's still working on which specific classes she'll be teaching this month, so keep checking back for more information.

Also, Carol Ventura is going to teach a tapestry crochet class, also in January, I do believe! Again, the details will be posted as soon as I receive them.

Lisa Gentry is also going to be teaching classes.

We're going to have a full calendar!

[Mollyanna]

There are already 3 or 4 classes I would like to take, and you keep adding more good ones! Will they all be starting in January, or will some begin in February or March? I just won't have the time to do all the ones I want if they are only available at the same time. Thanks!

[HappyOldCro]

There are already 3 or 4 classes I would like to take, and you keep adding more good ones! Will they all be starting in January, or will some begin in February or March? I just won't have the time to do all the ones I want if they are only available at the same time. Thanks!
I agree, there are so many January classes I like, and now tapestry crochet too!!! :think
Is there a chance that some of these classes will be repeated later in the year?

[dulcet_ambrosia]

I'm excited for the filet crochet class. I tried to do something in filet crochet not too long ago and failed. I just couldn't figure it out. Hopefully this will help.

[AmyS]

There are already 3 or 4 classes I would like to take, and you keep adding more good ones! Will they all be starting in January, or will some begin in February or March? I just won't have the time to do all the ones I want if they are only available at the same time. Thanks!

The classes I've been talking about are all starting in January. However, we have plans to offer classes every other month (March, May, July, September, November).

Some of the classes will definitely be repeated throughout the year, especially if there is enough member demand for them!

So nobody needs to feel they must sign up for every single class they want in January or they'll never have a chance to take it again. :hook

I'll probably even start a thread once registration is closed so the people who didn't take a class they wanted for whatever reason (class closed too fast, were already taking too many others, whatever) can post and let us know which classes they would like to see offered again later in the year.

That will help us create our schedule for later in 2009.

[crochetstepmom]

Great news, everyone! Kim Guzman, Tunisian expert extraordinaire, has just confirmed that she will be teaching some Tunisian classes in January. She's still working on which specific classes she'll be teaching this month, so keep checking back for more information.

Yay!!!!:cheer:cheer:cheer I took one of Kim's classes earlier and really enjoyed it. I can't wait to see what she is offering this time.

Thank you very much!!!!

[marikamum]

The classes I've been talking about are all starting in January. However, we have plans to offer classes every other month (March, May, July, September, November).

Some of the classes will definitely be repeated throughout the year, especially if there is enough member demand for them!

So nobody needs to feel they must sign up for every single class they want in January or they'll never have a chance to take it again. :hook

I'll probably even start a thread once registration is closed so the people who didn't take a class they wanted for whatever reason (class closed too fast, were already taking too many others, whatever) can post and let us know which classes they would like to see offered again later in the year.

That will help us create our schedule for later in 2009.

Out of curiosity, the socks class has a March date on it - is that accurate or a typo?

Cheers,

[AmyS]

Out of curiosity, the socks class has a March date on it - is that accurate or a typo?

Cheers,

The date for the socks class is correct. It will not start until March. But since we already know it's on the books, we want people to know about it so they can make plans accordingly.

[EmEyeAaay]

Thanks for the additional information, I'm really looking forward to the class on designing for publication!

I do have a question, you've said that registration starts on December 15th, is there any specific time that it will open? I'm on the west coast and I wouldn't want to miss out on the class because it filled before I woke up :)

[muscidae]

I'll be moving in January, so I hope some of these great classes will be offered again :)
Yay for socks in March!! I'm IN! :yes

Thanks so much for organizing all these great classes, and thanks to the teachers for sharing their knowledge!! :ty

[dilyca2006]

I am really interested in the beaded rope class and the filet crochet. The beaded rope looks like it could be a lot of fun to do and I have some filet crochet patterns that I want to make sure I know what I am doing before I do them.

[kittyloverdeb]

I am definitely interested in the beginning filet class! :clap I have been wanting to learn how to do filet forever!!!

[Pumpkinmouse]

Im taking the bead class :cheer

[Cathoms]

When is the signup for the classes going to be? :think

[whispercalm]

I thought I saw somewhere sign up was to start today, but I can't find where I saw that and registration hasn't opened up yet.

[EmEyeAaay]

I thought we were supposed to sign up today too. Hopefully Amy or Donna will post about why registration hasn't started yet.

[AmyS]

The day isn't over yet, people! :lol Seriously, though, my computer has been in the shop. Actually, it still is. But it's on it's last legs, so I now have a new laptop. It's taken some time to get all my software installed on it and get it operational.

I'm working on adding a few more classes to what we'll be offering in January. I don't want to open registration until ALL the classes are listed. (Don't want to run into people registering for one, then changing their mind once I post a new class!)

Hopefully, I'll get registration activated today. If not, then I hope I'll have everything ready to go tomorrow.

Amy

[dilyca2006]

Amy. From somone who just had to go out and get a new computer. I understand!!!
I also understand that this is not your only job!!! When registeration is ready, it will be ready. Don't pull your hair out trying to get it done.

[KER828]

I hope you offer the Filet Crochet one again in May - I work for CPA's and we are gearing up for tax season - no way I'll be able to do this in January:eek

[AmyS]

Registration is open!!! However, there is one class----Top Down Jacket with LISA GENTRY----for which registration is not yet open. Registration for this class, along with complete class details, will be available within the next day or two.

[jura2908]

i see that the beaded rope class has been postponed. i did not see it in the cp menu so i went to the class info post and saw the info there. any clue if we are talking weeks or months?

[AmyS]

i see that the beaded rope class has been postponed. i did not see it in the cp menu so i went to the class info post and saw the info there. any clue if we are talking weeks or months?

Karen can't teach it this month. The next month for classes is March, so we'll have to wait and see if it will fit into her schedule then. I'll let everyone know as soon as I know something.

[dilyca2006]

Thanks Amy!!

[JennyBunny]

Sorry to say I'm grateful the beaded rope class is postponed - money will be tight for the next few weeks and I wouldn't have been able to give it my full attention anyways.

[jura2908]

Amy,

thank you for letting me know. i was not sure if it would be within the month or later. i just wanted to be sure. have a great day!

Karen can't teach it this month. The next month for classes is March, so we'll have to wait and see if it will fit into her schedule then. I'll let everyone know as soon as I know something.

[JoBug]

I so badly want a graph ghan class, surely we have smart peeps out there who would be willing to teach a few dummies like me..................:eek