ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category
Arts & DIY
Event Overview
Crochet has made a comeback and is especially rewarding when the weather outside is on the chillier side. This is the time to learn how to crochet some functional item(s) for the cold and long Chicago winter. Anyone considering taking up this hobby should be mindful that crochet is an art form that is quick and easy to learn but takes time to master. Whether you crochet for yourself or for your favorite charity, this craft often results in creations that can be kept and cherished for many years to come. After learning some basic techniques, you will be ready to start on a simple beginner project.
First Hour: Basic Foundation
Discussion: Overview and samples of different crochet techniques and effects. Review of inspirational materials so that student may select a beginner project.
Hands-On Activities: Holding the hook and yarn. Chain and slip stitch. Foundation chain for a straight and round start, single crochet, half-double, double crochet, and treble crochet. Time allowing we will also cover the afghan stitch.
Skills Learned: Foundation chain, single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet.
Second Hour: Building advanced skills
Discussion: Different projects, different challenges. For most project however, you will need to know Frequent challenges include finishing, joining, changing color, gauge, patterns
Hands-On Activities: You will start your beginner project
What to Bring
Worsted, medium weight yarn (size 4) of choice 350 yards for scarf, 1lbs for small agfhan, G, J, or K hook
Minimum age
All ages welcome
What's Provided
We have yarn and hooks for practicing available
Cancellation PolicyLocation
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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST
We are a Not For Profit organization whose mission is "Textile Art for All". If it is textile based and you can make it by hand, we want to teach it in our studios at the beautiful Bridgeport Art Center! Our philosophy is to run contemporary, hands-on, project-based workshops, so that you can come along, learn something new and go home with a finished product or a new skill. Why? Because there is tremendous power in making something yourself. You will learn new skills or revisit old ones; you will discover the joy of working with your hands and you will find an outlet for your creativity. Along the way you will review your spirit and perhaps make a few new friends. All of our classes are taught by visiting artists and/or experts in the field. We offer adult workshops in beginning sewing, intermediate sewing, couture sewing and 45 different surface design techniques. For kids we offer Saturday programs and summer camps. We also offer textile art events for birthdays, bridal showers, girls night out etc. so ask Dabble about group pricing.
All of our classes are offered at a nominal fee and all proceeds are used to bring textile arts to urban youth in Chicago in form of after school programs, summer programs, apprenticeships and internships.
We look forward to welcoming you in our studios.
-Your Urban Threads Studio Team
EXPERIENCE REVIEWS
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Laura H.Reviewed on 11/06/14FYI I had a substitute teacher, because the regular teacher was sick, so my review is on that.
Apparently they have up to 6 people in these classes. It was just me and one other girl when I went. It took the full 3 hours to learn all six stitches with the teacher just focused on the two of us, so I don't know how this would work with more, unless they plan teaching assistants based on sign-ups.However, I'm an absolute beginner with terrible coordination. The other girl got it more quickly. Your class make-up may vary.
They provided an instructional booklet, crochet hook, and basic starter yarn. It says you can bring your own, but if you're really a beginner you probably don't want to bring anything nice since you'll be taking it apart a couple times. Or a lot of times.
FYI I had a substitute teacher, because the regular teacher was sick, so my review is on that.
Apparently they have up to 6 people in these classes. It was just me and one other girl when I went. It took the full 3 hours to learn all six stitches with the teacher just focused on the two of us, so I don't know how this would work with more, unless they plan teaching assistants based on sign-ups.However, I'm an absolute beginner with terrible coordination. The other girl got it more quickly. Your class make-up may vary.
They provided an instructional booklet, crochet hook, and basic starter yarn. It says you can bring your own, but if you're really a beginner you probably don't want to bring anything nice since you'll be taking it apart a couple times. Or a lot of times.
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Maeve R.Reviewed on 09/30/13
Instructor was very personable and class was small so I received a lot of attention. Class wasn't quite long enough to finish the project but instructor made sure I had everything I needed (including technical skills) in order to finish the project and emailed me the next day to tell me about open studio time that weekend. She also gave me a ride to the train!
Instructor was very personable and class was small so I received a lot of attention. Class wasn't quite long enough to finish the project but instructor made sure I had everything I needed (including technical skills) in order to finish the project and emailed me the next day to tell me about open studio time that weekend. She also gave me a ride to the train!
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