Hobbies & Creative Arts
Needle Crafts & Fiber Arts crochet
Crochet For beginners and those who know the basics of crochet and would like help in reading directions and making a project. We’ll cover the basic stitches and learn to make shells, Vs, ripple stitches and motifs, including the classic granny square.
Sue Hilger, Ewe and I Tuesdays, 1 pm to 2:30 pm, starts 9/21 HC21125 Ewe and I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 weeks, $77
embroidery Embroidery
Using silk ribbons and/or floss, learn how to make beautiful flowers in an age-old tradition. Learn the basic stitches. Then make a small project of your choice. Many samples and ideas to choose from. Think presents!
Julie Rockhold, Owner,
www.StellarThreads.com Saturdays, 10 am to 12 pm, starts 11/6 HC61179 Creutzburg Center . . . . . . . . 2 weeks, $47
knitting
Knitting Discover the joys of knitting. Create your own blanket, sweater or scarf. Learn all the basics you need to get started. Enjoy the benefits of individual instruction in a relaxing setting. All levels welcome.
Heather Thompson, Knitting Coach Thursdays, 6:30 pm to 8 pm, starts 9/16 HC42020 Conestoga HS . . . . . . . . . . . 8 weeks, $93
Sue Hilger, Ewe and I Mondays, 6:30 pm to 8 pm, starts 9/20 HC12065 Ewe and I . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 weeks, $107
Wednesdays, 11:30 am to 1 pm, starts 9/22 HC31069 Creutzburg Center . . . . . . 10 weeks, $107
Elizabeth Wright, Ewe and I Tuesdays, 6:30 pm to 8 pm, starts 9/21 HC22120 Lower Merion HS . . . . . . . 10 weeks, $107
Tuesdays, 8 pm to 9:30 pm, starts 9/21 HC22119 Lower Merion HS . . . . . . . 10 weeks, $107
sewing Sew Up Some Household Charm Do you have a machine at home that you
know how to use, but you need some guidance and inspiration to get started? Bring your machine and work with other beginners familiar with sewing machine basics to create pillows, placemats, and an apron for the holidays or everyday.
Julie Lange, Designer, Former Personal Shopper for Nordstrom
Wednesdays, 6 pm to 9 pm, starts 10/13 HC32106 Harriton HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 weeks, $65
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sewing Sewing Basics: Tote Bag to Shoulder Bag
Stitch up some fun! Review threading and learn the mechanics of the machine. Then progress from a simple tote bag to a shoulder bag from a pattern.
Johanna Hertz, Owner, Cloth & Bobbin Tuesdays, 7 pm to 9 pm, starts 10/5 HC22154 Lower Merion HS . . . . . . . . . 7 weeks, $89
Other Hobbies and Creative Arts
blacksmithing Blacksmithing: From Colonial Times to the Present
Practice the craft of blacksmithing at historic Harriton House. See examples of colonial period ironwork. Explore the making of iron, equipment used, safety issues and how iron differs from steel. Blacksmith Steve Sears guides you in making your own ironwork hardware, using a coal-fired forge, a leg vise, an anvil and all the necessary tools.
Bruce Gill, Executive Director, The Harriton Association Steve Sears, Blacksmith
Saturdays, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, starts 10/2 HC61135 Harriton House . . . . . . . . . . . 2 weeks, $99
calligraphy decorative Calligraphy: Decorative Techniques
Enhance your calligraphy with border designs, embossing, gold leaf, cut paper, filigree, white vine, Celtic knot work and various watercolor techniques. Emphasis on artwork, with some asides to polish the writing. Good for both beginning and continuing students.
Deborah Kaplan, Calligrapher, Illustrator & Founding Member of Philadelphia Calligraphers’ Society
Fridays, 12 pm to 1:30 pm, starts 9/24 HC51132 Creutzburg Center . . . . . . . . 8 weeks, $95
paper arts Paper Arts:
Decorated and Hand Cut Learn a technique of marbleizing your
own decorative paper and explore paper cut tradi- tions, such as Scherenschnitte, Wycinanki, Papel Picado and Kirigami. Emphasis is on experimenting and integrating a variety of materials. Get creative and have fun!
Dan Deslaurier, Papercutting Artist, Art Educator Tuesdays, 7 pm to 9 pm, starts 9/21 HC22155 Lower Merion HS . . . . . . . . . 3 weeks, $49
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