Archive for the ‘Classes/Workshops’ Category

Kids Summer Sewing Camp

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Summer Sewing Camp

Summer Sewing Camp

Fiona studied at The Glasgow School of Art in Textile Design and currently teaches Art in Secondary School so is more than qualified to teach such a class!  We will be running these camps throughout the Summer.

Creative Embroidery Workshop – 8th June

Sunday, May 19th, 2013
Creative Embroidery Workshop

Creative Embroidery Workshop

This 3-hour, hands-on workshop explores the creative techniques of hand embroidery using traditional basic stitches with a contemporary approach.

No previous sewing experience is required.

Venue:   The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis Street, Dublin 8

Date:      Saturday, 8th June

Time:     10.30 to 13.30

Cost:      Euro 35 – includes all materials

To enrol:  mariakarintapper@gmail.com or 087 769 0873

Crochet Crash Course – Sun 26th May

Saturday, May 18th, 2013
Crochet Crash Course

Crochet Crash Course

Ideal for beginners and refreshers who know how to make a basic circle and would like to move on to make baskets, hats etc

You will learn working in the round, increasing, decreasing, the magic circle method and how to read a written pattern.

Hook and yarn provided.

Date:  Sunday 26 May

Venue:   The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis Street, Dublin 8

Time:  2 to 5pm

Cost:  Euro 35 (including hook and yarn)

Contact:  087 616 0587 or ReadySetStitch on Facebook

Anatomy of a Sock

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
Anatomy of a Knitted Sock

Anatomy of a Knitted Sock

Sock Anatomy 101:  Learn to Knit Socks (Cuff Down)

2 Classes, 4 hours in total

Dates: Tuesdays, 7th & 14th May 2013, 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Cost: €50 (includes yarn). Please bring a set of 2.5mm double pointed needles

or these may be purchased at The Constant Knitter.

Handknit socks may appear complex, but once you break them down to their basic

elements, they are simple and straightforward.  If you can knit and want to

demystify the techniques of ”turning a heel” and ”toe shaping” then this a great

class to start with.

In the first class, you will start with a mini sock using double pointed needles.

Then in the 2nd class, you will easily transfer the skills used in knitting the mini

sock to confidently knit your first pair of socks.

A €20 deposit is required at time of booking.

Creative Embroidery Workshop – Sat 20 April

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013
Creative Embroidery workshop

Creative Embroidery workshop

This 2 hour workshop, with Maria Tapper, explores the creative techniques of hand embroidery using traditional basic stitches with a contemporary approach.  No previous sewing experience required.

Venue:   The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis St, Dublin 8

Date:      Saturday, 20 April

Time:     11.00 to 1.00 pm

Cost:       Euro 25 (includes materials)

Enrol:    Maria 087 769 0873 or mariakarintapper@gmail.com

 

 

Crochet Crash Course – Sunday 14th April

Sunday, April 7th, 2013
Crochet Crash Course

Crochet Crash Course

This workshop is for beginners and refreshers.  You will learn the basic crochet stitches (chain, slip stitch, half treble crochet), working in the round and how to read a written pattern.  Hooks and yarn supplied.

Venue:  The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis St, Dublin 8

Date:      Sunday, 14th April

Time:      2 – 5pm

Cost:       Euro 35 – all materials supplied

Contact:  Heidi 087 616 0587 or ReadySetStitch on Facebook

 

Spinning workshop with drop spindle

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013
Drop Spindle and fibre

Drop Spindle and fibre

Frolic with Fibre:  Handspinning with a Drop Spindle

Create your own unique handspun yarn using a drop spindle!  In this workshop, you will learn about different fibre types, how spinning creates yarn and how to prepare fibre for spinning. Finally, transform your spinning fibre into your very own bespoke yarn stash.  No experience necessary!

Venue:  The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis Street, Dublin 8

Date:  Saturday, 4th May

Time:   10.30 to 1.30

Cost:  € 50 – includes all materials (spindle and fibre).

To enrol, contact Rosemary on 087 996 7197 or info@theconstantknitter.ie.

A Euro 20 deposit in advance of the workshop secures your place.

Crochet crash course – Sat 9 March

Monday, March 4th, 2013
Crochet crash course

Crochet crash course

This workshop is for people who’ve never held a hook before. You will learn basic crochet stitches and how to read a written pattern to make a piece of fabric & hearts. Materials included.

 

Felt Birds with Niki

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
Felt Birds

Felt Birds

Come and make some adorable little felt birds …..

Venue:   The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis St, Dublin 8

Date:      Tuesday, 5 Feb

Time:      10.30 to 12.30

Cost:       Euro 30 to include all materials

To enrol, contact Rosemary on 087 996 7197 or info@theconstantknitter.ie

 

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Felted slippers made at The Constant Knitter today

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

Felted slippers

Felted slippers


Niki and her students made these beautiful and practical slippers today