Tunisian crochet is the best medium Kim has found for felted projects. It really makes terrific projects and you won't be disappointed! This bag incorporates 3 Tunisian crochet stitches and will allow you the opportunity to learn Tunisian crochet without purchasing a Tunisian crochet hook! That's right! If you have a K or L crochet hook without a thumb rest (like Brittany, Clover, or other wooden hook), you can complete this adorable bag with a smaller hook because the greatest number of stitches on the hook at any given time is only 15 stitches! In addition to learning the Tunisian stitches included in this unique project, you will learn the Tunisian Short Row Technique and then, you'll learn, step-by-step, how to felt your bag without a washing machine.

Register: Registration is now open. Class Begins: Friday, October 30, 2009

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Here is your chance to learn (or practice) Tunisian crochet on a beautiful felted bag. This is an easy project and you can have a bag crocheted and felted in just two days! This class will be like two classes in one -- first, you'll learn and practice Tunisian crochet, then you'll get a step-by-step process in felting by hand. You may be intimidated about felting in a washing machine, like me. So, I've been felting in my kitchen sink! Be careful, though! You probably won't want to stop at just one! As you can see, I made three!

For students allergic to wool, this bag can also be made with a standard acrylic such as Red Heart Super Saver. However, to achieve the same close weave of felted material, you'll need to use a smaller hook. For example, an H hook with Super Saver should give similar results.

Teacher: Kim Guzman (CrochetKim). Length: 1 week. Cost: $10.

Register: Registration is now open. Class Begins: Friday, November 6, 2009

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This class will be a very hands-on class. Students will create a number of 8" x 8" swatches in yarn of different sizes with different size hooks to see how gauge affects fabric drape. Class discussion will cover the importance of gauge and different techniques to use to obtain gauge.

Teacher: Amy Shelton (AmyS). Length: 1 week. Cost: $10.

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Making a sweater from neck-to-hem is no longer a knitter’s trick. Crocheters can create beautiful raglan-style sweaters and cardigans from the neck down, quickly, easily and without a pattern!

Class is broken up into 3 weeks:

• Week 1: Measurements, Gauge and Yoke
• Week 2: Sweater Body
• Week 3: Ribbing and Sleeves

Teacher: Karen Whooley (JoviMom). Length: 3 weeks. Cost: $30.00.

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Move up from just the box. This class will expand your filet skills so you can work almost any filet pattern out there. In this class you will learn to:

• Increase rows, both mesh and blocks,
• Decrease rows, both mesh and blocks,
• Add a Diamond/ Spider design into the work,
• How to add Popcorn stitches into filet work,
• How to do a Diamond Lacet.
• Will provide instructions on how to do filet in the round also.
• How to block your finished pieces
• Pictorial of stitches provided
• Exclusive pattern designed just for this class included

By the end of this class you will be able to do a Complex Filet pattern with confidence.

Teacher: Kathy White (katchkan). Length: 2 weeks. Cost: $20.00.

Register: Registration is now open. Class Begins: Friday, November 6, 2009

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The Irish Rose is the most recognized motif in Irish Crochet. Kathy will teach the basic concept of making an Irish Rose along with 3 variations. She will also teach you how to make a leaf to accompany your rose. Class includes an exclusive pattern featuring the rose and leaf motifs and a step-by-step photo tutorial.

Teacher: Kathy White (katchkan). Length: 1 week. Cost: $12.50.

Register: Registration is now open. Class Begins: Friday, November 6, 2009

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Using a broomstick lace variation, developed by Kim Guzman, students will learn this easy technique to make a beautiful ripple shawl. It's quick, easy and fun! You'll love the results produced in this new technique. Students will be provided with the complete pattern to make the shawl with the alterations for a scarf.

Teacher: Kim Guzman (CrochetKim). Length: 1 week. Cost: $10.00.

Register: Registration is now open. Class Begins: Friday, November 13, 2009

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This class is an expanded version of the class Amy taught as a round-table discussion at CGOA's 2009 Professional Development Day. Topics to be covered in class include:

• Definitions of social media and social media marketing
• Discussion of popular social media websites
• Ways to use social media marketing
• Getting started with social media marketing
• Tips for success
• Mistakes to avoid
• Specific things to do on selected social media sites

Optional homework will include creating and using accounts on social networking sites of your choice.

Teacher: Amy Shelton (AmyS). Length: 2 weeks. Cost: $30.

Register: Registration is now open. Class Begins: Friday, November 13, 2009

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Kente cloth is a type of cloth native to the country of Ghana that was developed in the 12th century. Kente cloth is readily identified by its dazzling, multicolored patterns that feature bright colors, geometric shapes, and bold designs.

During this class you'll learn a little about traditional Kente cloth patterns, what the traditionally-used colors symbolize, and how to graph your own original patterns to make Kente-inspired afghans out of "saltines" (two-row granny squares).

Teacher: Amy Shelton (AmyS). Length: 2 weeks. Cost: $20.00.

Register: Registration is now open. Class Begins: Friday, November 20, 2009

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