We offer a range of wonderful classes at our Nantucket shop. CLASS
REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 1. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover credit and debit
cards, personal checks, and cash.
ALL SUMMER LONG:
SUNDAYS WITH SHEILA: Every Sunday from 1 - 3 p.m. Sheila holds a workshop that's very individualized-it's the place for rank beginners, (crocheters and knitters alike), a place for your first sweater, new projects, stuck projects, finishing. Come once or come every week. It's easy! But space is limited and you must sign up in advance. $25 + supplies
KNITTERS NIGHT OUT: Every Monday and Wednesday night from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Come knit and crochet with fellow Nantucketers--residents, vacationers, seasonal folks, all of us...it's a great way to meet others and to enjoy each other's projects. $10
KIDS CAMP: Monday and Tuesday from June 21 - August 24. See left.
JUNE CLASSES:
BEGINNING CROCHET: Tues., June 8 and Th., June 10, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Make a Granny Square, small or large--just one can even become a blanket! You won't even realize you've learned to crochet! $50 + supplies
INTRO TO KNITTED LACE: FEATHERY SCARF Th, June 17, 10:30 - 12:30 I wish I'd had this class when I started to knit lace--now one of my most favorite kinds of knitting. This easy lace scarf can also be made into a stole for cool summer nights. Come learn the secrets of knitting lace. Everyone says, "It's easy once you know how!" $25 + supplies
CROCHET MARKET BAG: Sat, June 19, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. An intermediate crochet project, this is the trendy look for the Stop and Shop. Use linen or strong twist cotton for a durable, washable, stylish market bag. Makes a great gift, too. $25 + supplies
OOPS!: Fri., June 25, 10:30 - 12:30 Learn how to correct mistakes so that you no longer have to RIP out your knitting. Learn what to look for, to be proactive, and to save time and eliminate stress in your knitting. $25 + some homework
JULY CLASSES:
MARKET BAG: Tues., July 6, 2-4 p.m. This market bag is knitted, trendy, easy, practical, gifty, smart. Just smart. $25 + materials
HERRINGBONE BLANKET (or scarf, stole, pillow): Wed., July 7, 2 - 4 p.m. Use any number of Koigu colors-you decide! Use colors you might never use otherwise, but you still love 'em! Use up your remnants! Learn how to combine colors, learn a new stitch, and make this project all your own! $25 + supplies
KNITTERS LINGO: Fri., July 9, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Here's the chance to learn all the ins and outs of the private language of knitters. Learn (finally) what
"k tbl", "PSSO" or "eor" means! Even have fun practicing these techniques so you really know what to do when you encounter them again! $25
BEGINNING CROCHET: Mon., July 12 and 13, 2 - 4 p.m. Here's an intensive, but relaxed class to finally learn how to crochet. Make a granny square blanket, pillow, or make several for a belt, a scarf, you name it. $50 + supplies.
INTRO TO LACE KNITTING (Feathery Lace Scarf or Stole): Wed., July 14, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. I wish I'd had this class when I started lace knitting! This easy lace scarf can also be made into a stole for cool summer nights. Come learn the secrets of knitting lace. Everyone says, "It's easy once you know how!" $25 + supplies
4 WAYS TO CAST ON: Th., July 15, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. We use different cast on techniques for different purposes...you can, too! Learn how and learn why. Knitted cast on, long-tail cast on, provisional cast on, and Channel Island cast on will be covered. $25 + supplies
LITTLE NANTUCKET FISHERMAN'S SWEATER: Fridays, July 16, 23, & 30; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Invest in learning several good techniques in this little sweater (see photo) whose pattern has been updated and yarn selection has changed from pure cashmere to Cashmerino Aran. This class will provide you with skills for future projects: Reading charts, setting in patterns, working cables, 3-needle bind-off, picking up stitches for necklines and sleeves, providing for seam allowances when decreasing and for enough "give" for little hands and not-so-little heads. $75 + materials
CROCHETED SCALLOP SHELL SCARF: Mon., July 19 & 26, 2-4 p.m. Sheila has this new design nearly ready to see (as of this writing, May 9)--it is really cool! For those students with some experience in crochet. $50 + supplies
BABY HAT WINNER 2010: Tues., July 20 and 27, 2-4 p.m. Join Carol Moffitt to learn how to make her GRAND prize-winning baby hat from this year's Sheep to Shore baby hats contest! You will learn how to knit a scalloped edge, eyelets for ribbons, and apply surface embellishments. $50 + materials
FELTED SLIPPERS: Wed., July 21 & 28, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Join Marilyn Donovan to learn the joy of making these substantial and very gifty slippers. It takes 2 weeks, but once you've learned the technique, you're ready to make ALL your holiday gifts! $50 +supplies.
THE MARIA MITCHELL COMET 2009 BABY HAT WINNER: Th., July 22 & 29, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sheep to Shore's 2009 Grand Prize Winner Lucy Dillon has agreed to teach you how to make her award winning baby hat. Learn how to read graphs and work the lovely intricacies of the project. $50 + supplies
AUGUST CLASSES:
BABY HAT WINNER 2010: Tues., Aug 3 & 10,
2-4 p.m. Join Carol Moffitt to learn how to make her GRAND prize-winning baby hat from this year's Sheep to Shore baby hats contest! You will learn how to knit a scalloped edge, eyelets for ribbons, and work surface embellishments. $50 + materials
CROCHET MARKET BAG: Mon., Aug. 2, 2- 4 p.m. An intermediate crochet project , this is the trendy look for the Stop and Shop. Use linen or strong twist cotton for a durable, washable, stylish market bag. Makes a great gift, too. $25 + supplies
KNITTERS LINGO: Wed., Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Here's the chance to learn all the ins and outs of the private language of knitters. Learn (finally) what
"k tbl", "PSSO" or "eor" means! Even have fun practicing these techniques so you really know what to do! $25
SHEILA'S OLYMPIC HAT: Sat., Aug. 7 & 14, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Learn how Sheila designed and knitted her amazing Olympic hat--it's definitely a gold medal classic! You should know how to knit with two colors to take this class. $50+ supplies
HERRINGBONE BLANKET (or scarf, stole, pillow): Mon. Aug 9, 2 - 4 p.m. Use any number of Koigu colors-you decide! Use colors you might never use otherwise, but you still love 'em! Use up your remnants! Learn how to combine colors, learn a new stitch, and make this project all your own! $25 + supplies
OOPS: Wed., Aug. 11, 2 - 4 p.m. Learn how to correct mistakes so that you no longer have to RIP out your knitting. Learn what to look for, to be proactive, and to save time and eliminate stress in your knitting. $25 + some homework
EASY GLITTERY LACE STOLE: Thurs., Aug. 12, 9:30 -11:30 a.m. This easy lace project makes an excellent evening wrap and an even better gift for someone special. It's the kind of project that doesn't take 100% concentration, but is elegant and lovely too. The sample in the shop has been the object of enthusiastic raves. $25 + supplies
4 WAYS TO CAST ON: Wed., Aug 18, 10a.m. - 12 noon. We use different cast on techniques for different purposes...you can, too! Learn how and learn why. Knitted cast on, long-tail cast on, provisional cast on, and Channel Island cast on will be covered. $25 + supplies
THE MARIA MITCHELL COMET 2009 BABY HAT WINNER: Th., Aug. 19 & 26, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sheep to Shore's 2009 Grand Prize Winner Lucy Dillon has agreed to teach you how to make her award winning baby hat! Learn how to read graphs and work the lovely intricacies of the project. $50 + supplies
SHEILA'S 2-COLOR KOIGU HAT: Here's the class in which you learn to knit with a color in each hand, and that skill opens the door to SO MANY things!
SEPTEMBER CLASSES:
OOPS: Thurs., Sept 2, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Learn how to correct mistakes so that you no longer have to RIP out your knitting. Learn what to look for, to be proactive, and to save time and eliminate stress in your knitting. $25 + some homework
LITTLE NANTUCKET FISHERMAN'S SWEATER: Tues., Sept. 7, 14, & 21, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Invest in learning several good techniques in this little sweater (see photo) whose pattern has been updated and yarn selection has changed from pure cashmere to Cashmerino Aran. This class will provide you with skills for future projects: Reading charts, setting in patterns, working cables, 3-needle bind-off, picking up stitches for necklines and sleeves, providing for seam allowances when decreasing, and for enough "give" for little hands and not-so-little heads. $75 + materials
TAPESTRY CROCHET: Wed., Sept. 8 & 15, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sheila offers this intermediate crochet class that gets you working with two colors at once. The effect is impressive! You will make a small change purse or a bag. $25 + supplies
KNITTERS LINGO: Thurs., Sept. 9, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Here's the chance to learn all the ins and outs of the private language of knitters. Learn (finally) what
"k tbl", "PSSO" or "eor" means! Even have fun practicing these techniques so you really know what
to do! $25
BEGINNING CROCHET: Tues., Sept. 14 & 21, 2 - 4 p.m. Here's an intensive, but relaxed class to finally learn how to crochet. Make a granny square blanket, pillow, or make several for a belt, a scarf, you name it. $50 + supplies.
CROCHETED SCALLOP SHELL SCARF: Sat., Sept. 18 & 25, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sheila has this new design nearly ready to see (as of this writing, May 9). It is really cool! For those students with some experience in crochet. $50 + supplies
FELTED SLIPPERS: Mon., Sept. 20 & 27, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Join Marilyn Donovan to learn the joy of making these substantial and very gifty slippers. It takes 2 weeks, but once you've learned the technique, you're ready to make ALL your holiday gifts! $50 +supplies.
