knitting

Intro to Knitting Workshop: Your First Hat (Late Fall)

Join us for a weekend workshop to learn the essential knitting techniques. In this class you will learn essential knitting techniques and become a confident beanie-crafter! Students will be reading patterns, casting on, learning knit stitch & casting off. Patterns will be provided and beginners are welcome.

Required Materials:

  • US 9 (5.5mm) knitting needles (wood or metal)
  • Yarn (worsted weight, approximately 4 stitches = 1” on US 9 needles). One ball/skein should be enough, but the amount needed is dependent on multiple variables, you may—though it’s not likely—need to get another ball.
  • Yarn Needle (metal or plastic)
  • Scissors

If a knitter completes their hat, an additional ball of yarn (or two) and needles can be selected for a second project. You may want to purchase a pattern or use one provided. For supplies, you can order online or shop in local stores. Two advantages to shopping in a store to highlight: you can talk to someone about what you are choosing and you can feel the yarn.

  • Here are some local options: Michael’s, Oakland, JoAnn Fabrics, El Cerrito, Avenue Yarns, Albany, A Verb for Keeping Warm, Oakland, The Black Squirrel, Berkeley, Piedmont Yarn and Apparel, Oakland, The Recrafting Co., Alameda, ImagiKnit, SF, Firebird Yarns, SF, Atelier Yarns, SF and Marin
  • Website option: WEBS yarn.com
  • On your next road trip check out:, Dharma Trading Co., San Raphael, The Royal Bee, Pacifica, Busy Stix, Lafayette, Arena Craft Studio, Hayward
knitting

Knitting: Beyond the Basics (Late Fall)

Are you ready to take your knitting to the next level? In this seven week class you will learn essential knitting techniques and become a confident crafter! Have fun learning new techniques such as seed stitch, moss stitch, horizontal or vertical stripes, and jacquard to incorporate into your knitting. Patterns will be provided, but you can also bring your own. Students with some experience are welcome.

Required Materials: Coming Soon!

No class 11/22/23

intro to knitting

Intro to Knitting (Early Fall)

Have you ever wanted to knit your own scarf or make a one-of-a-kind beanie? In this seven week class you will learn essential knitting techniques and become a confident crafter! Students will be reading patterns, casting on, learning knit stitch & purl stitch while creating unique textiles. Patterns will be provided and beginners are welcome.

Required Materials:

  • US 9 (5.5mm) knitting needles (wood or metal)
  • Yarn (worsted weight, approximately 4 stitches = 1” on US 9 needles). One ball/skein should be enough, but the amount needed is dependent on multiple variables, you may—though it’s not likely—need to get another ball.
  • Yarn Needle (metal or plastic)
  • Scissors

After we complete a hat, an additional ball of yarn (or two) and needles will be selected for the second project. You may want to purchase a pattern or use one provided. For supplies, you can order online or shop in local stores. Two advantages to shopping in a store to highlight: you can talk to someone in about what you are choosing and you can feel the yarn.

  • Here are some local options: Michael’s, Oakland, JoAnn Fabrics, El Cerrito, Avenue Yarns, Albany, A Verb for Keeping Warm, Oakland, The Black Squirrel, Berkeley, Piedmont Yarn and Apparel, Oakland, The Recrafting Co., Alameda, ImagiKnit, SF, Firebird Yarns, SF, Atelier Yarns, SF and Marin
  • Website option: WEBS yarn.com
  • On your next road trip check out:, Dharma Trading Co., San Raphael, The Royal Bee, Pacifica, Busy Stix, Lafayette, Arena Craft Studio, Hayward

 

 

landscape drawing : sketches around campus

Landscape Drawing Weekend Workshop (Early Fall)

Explore the outdoors! Join us for a chance to observe and draw outside at the UC Berkeley Eucalyptus Grove. This workshop will allow students of all abilities to develop their drawing skills, exploring and deepening their experience with materials and drawing the natural environment. Drawing warm-ups and technical strategies will be introduced. Students will have the opportunity to work towards one finished drawing. There are fascinating, shapes, patterns, and texture to be discovered in nature. This workshop is open to all levels.

Materials List:

  • 14×17 Blick Drawing Pad (30 sheets)
  • 2H HB 2B and 4B pencils
  • Lyra Graphite Crayon 2B
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Plastic eraser
  • Handheld pencil sharpener
  • Masonite or other drawing board to lean on
  • Paper Towels
  • Optional: Handwipes/ neoprene gloves; Camp chair/stool
  • Any materials that you already have and would like to use are welcome.