January 1 - 2:00 - 4:00 pmFebruary 5 - 2:00 - 4:00 pmMarch 5 - 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Learn to use a Drop Spindle. This is a 2-hour class that will have you spinning wool and wanting to do more. Drop spindles are provided to use during the class.
No Experience needed.
January 8 - 2:00 - 4:00 pmFebruary 12 - 2:00 - 4:00 pmMarch 10 - 2:00 - 4:00 pm
This class will have you spinning on a spinning wheel to create your own yarn. Learn to prepare the fiber, draw the fiber to spin, and you will use two different techniques to spin.
Equipment: Wheels and fiber will be provided.
No experience needed.
Have you ever wanted to have your socks come out the same, when knitting with hand dyed yarn? This is for you. Take a "sock blank" and use your dyes, then knit two socks at once. They will match every time.
Equipment: Sock blanks and dyes are available at Desert Charm.
Learn how to embellish felted beads, create unusual shapes for jewelry, buttons or decorations.
Prerequisite: Basic class
Learn how to create 2 different styles of felted beads with animal and plant fibers. These beads can be used in all your beading endeavors.
Equipment & Supplies included. No Experience needed.
February 22 - Noon - 2 pm
Great introduction to wet felting for all ages. Create colorful, non-slip coverings for your bars of soap to make them last longer. Great and easy gift ideas to give all year long. Fun for all ages.
Equipment: Provided by Desert Charm.
Have you ever wanted to have a new handle for a favorite purse, or make a belt for that special occasion? Weaving a band on the Inkle Loom is for you. This technique is very old and the modern fibers and colors we have available can really be attractive for your modern wardrobe.
Equipment: Provided by Desert Charm
January 30 - 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Learn the basic stitches of crochet. Chain, Single Crochet, Double Crochet, and how to increase and decrease. After this class you will be on your way to reading patterns and using crochet to make fashion accessories.
Equipment: Call for supplies.
Learn the basics of knitting. How to Knit, and Pearl. The techniques of increasing and decreasing. You will be on your way to using all those wonderful yarns you see every day and making your own scarves, vests, sweaters and other useful items.
