The classic craft of knitting & crochet encourages creative thinking and problem solving. It strengthens fine motor skills and is an early introduction to more advanced fiber arts skills. We will explore the cultural connections of weaving, a craft form that combines artistic expression with math. Students will work with a variety of natural and synthetic fibers on traditional cardboard looms with plastic needles. All materials are included and supplied by Wayne Art Center. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour, after-school class on Mondays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Candy Stringer
Cost: $260
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Sweaters, shawls hats and scarves, baby afghans and clothes, market and beach bags, cute baskets for fruit or your yarn, and even your grandmother's doilies - crocheting has become more diverse and sophisticated over the years. No matter if you're a beginner looking for the basics, or someone looking to expand pandemic-hobby acquired skills into Tunisian or Japanese crochet, this class is for you. We will work on individually chosen projects and be available to help with questions on yarn or supplies in advance of the class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Karen Bentz
Cost: $240
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Needle Felting is one of the oldest forms of textile art and it has recently become more and more popular. The technique involves compacting a ball of unspun wool and creating different shapes using a felting needle tool. The instructor teaches students about various wool materials, how to use the felting instruments and guides them to create felting favorites. The children will learn how to turn wool into 3D shapes, then assemble and embellish those pieces into a hedgehog family and cute gnomes. This class is geared to beginners and intermediate students. All felting materials and tools will be provided. This is an 8-week 1.5 hour after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Birgit Eichinger
Cost: $260
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Learn basic techniques such as casting on, knitting and purling, and decrease stitches in this newly offered introduction class with published fashion designer, Berta Karapetyan. This is a fabulous offering for those with absolutely zero experience, so join us in this low-stress, encouraging environment and take the first steps in learning a new skill! Students should bring $15 cash to pay for materials, which will be provided for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina
Instructor: Berta Karapetyan
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Learn basic crochet stitches including chain, single crochet, double crochet and a little flower. Students will all make their first baby hat in this newly offered introduction class with published fashion designer, Berta Karapetyan. This is a fabulous offering for those with absolutely zero experience, so join us in this low-stress, encouraging environment and take the first steps in learning a new skill! Students should bring $15 cash to pay for materials, which will be provided for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina
Instructor: Berta Karapetyan
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Students will learn how to make a beanie or a slouchy hat in the round using circular needles, and learn how to shape a crown professionally using double pointed needles in this course. This course is designed specifically for folks who already know how to knit and purl. Students should bring $35 cash for materials, which will be provided for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina
Instructor: Berta Karapetyan
Cost: $75
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Explore working with textiles and weaving during our afternoon workshop at Wayne Art Center. This art workshop is ideal for your 9 through 12-year-old artist. We will look at different textiles such as ribbons, yarn, felt and fabric to create individual weavings. Young artists will learn weaving terminology then create a color scheme. Artists will build their weaving loom then select their materials to create their one-of-a-kind weaving that they will bring home at the end of the workshop.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jenna Gruber
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Join us for this continuance of Knitting I and learn how to do ribbing, where your project will be a Ribbed scarf, in this introductory class with published fashion designer, Berta Karapetyan. Students should bring $45 cash for all materials, which will be provided for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina
Instructor: Berta Karapetyan
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Learn how to crochet granny squares and then how to connect them together. Students will learn this process and then connect their squares to make a beautiful scarf, blanket or sweater! This is a fabulous offering for those with absolutely zero experience, so join us in this low-stress, encouraging environment and take the first steps into learning a new skill! Students should bring $45 cash to pay for materials, which will all be provided for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina
Instructor: Berta Karapetyan
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Learn the awesome techniques of Heel and tow shaping! Learn how to work on magic loop and double pointed needles in this awesome course with New York fashionista and published designer, Berta Karapetyan. Students should bring $40 cash to pay the instructor for the materials, which will be provided for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina
Instructor: Berta Karapetyan
Cost: $75
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738