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3rd Payment Getaway Retreat 2025

The deposit of $325 is non-refundable. Payment # 2 of $325 is due by August 31. Payment # 3 of $325 is due by December 31. Payments 2 & 3 are refundable until January 1, 2025. After that, all cancellations are non-refundable.


Top-Down Circular Yoke Sweater Design with Ann Budd on Zoom

Mondays, Jan. 20 & 27; Feb. 3 & 17; and March 3 & 17, 3-5 pm. Pacific time, on Zoom. Classes will be recorded and made available to you for one week afterward. Requirements: You must be comfortable with sweater construction (back, fronts, sleeves, neckband), simple multiplication and division, and commit to keeping up with the class. Must have a copy of “The Knitter’s Handy Book […]


Choose Your Own Adventure

    Drop by Brigid’s Loft and try something new! The No-Mess Dye Table: Try using dye tinctures in jars. It’s easy, no fuss, no mess dyeing you can try it here and then have success at home; with Kerry Graber of Jorstad Artisan Yarns Spinning circle with Maddy Wallace Try it: Drop Spindling with Maddy. Give it a whorl, or perfect your technique with help […]


Spinning Clinic with Maddy Wallace

Spinning under the gentle guidance of Maddy Wallace is an experience not to miss. This is a relaxed spinning circle where you can try various local wool fibers while Maddy talks about each fiber and its traits.


In-Person Introduction to Knitting with Karen Anderson

Attention all new knitters, or those returning to the craft after a break: Karen Anderson is offering this overview of knitting, which includes an introduction to basic skills and information on additional resources that will start you on your knitting journey. Those who complete the class may stop in during Karen’s help hours (same time on the other Wednesdays of the month). Please register ahead of […]


Planning to End Well; Options and Techniques for Fine Finishes with Jann Hoppler & Kerry Graber

Jann Hoppler and Kerry Graber will present how to plan for fine finishes for your knitted projects. So that when the hard work of knitting is done you are set up for success. We will cover seaming in several ways, for a beautiful finish, special blocking methods for unusually shaped pieces, and the tools that help. Also presented are steeked finishes to plan for before you […]


Stranded Shawls: two loves, one garment with Varian Brandon

The class is designed for the knitter who loves stranded colorwork and those drapey shawls that can make an outfit. Is it possible to combine these two loves into one garment? Yes, it is, with the use of steek stitches. Have you never used steeks before? This is a great way to get started! In this class, students will learn to take shapes popular with lace […]


Stranded Colorwork: Getting Started

The class is designed to help the knitter who wants to try stranded colorwork knitting. You’ve seen all of those lovely stranded and Fair Isle designs and want to be able to cast one on for yourself. In this class, students will work on a simple colorwork cowl…no increases…no decreases…no shaping…simple. The design was created for color to create motifs with only two colors on one […]


Spinning for Lace with Michael Kelson

Knitters and weavers are surrounded by lace! Would you like to use your handspun with your next lace knitting or weaving project? With lace yarns, one size does not fit all. Lace can be tightly spun worsted, softly spun woolen, or anywhere in between. With a little experimentation and thoughtful choice of fiber and preparation, it’s possible to spin the perfect lace yarn for your next […]


Spinning for a Sweater with Michael Kelson

  Are you ready to tackle your first sweater spin? There are many factors, that we as spinners, should consider when we embark on our first sweater spin. The core characteristics of the fiber (e.g. crimp, fineness, hand, prep) will influence the choices we make in spinning and the fabric in our final garment. This class will explore several fibers that might be a great choice […]