Saturday, January 2, 2010

Welcome to our store!

The Iron Horse shop recently moved from Sherborn, MA to downtown Natick. Our new space is located at 3 Pond Street across from Bakery on the Common. We invite you to come check out the new store and all of the new classes, yarn, fiber art supplies, and handcrafted gifts we have to offer. There is something for everyone!

Check out a sampling of some of our upcoming classes. To sign up for any of these classes, please contact us at (508) 647-4722 or visit our website to download a registration form. We hope to see you soon!

January & February Workshops and Classes

Beginner Knit Workshop
This 6-week workshop is designed for the people who have never knitted before or need a refresher course. In this 6 week class the objectives will be to learn to knit, purl, read a pattern and make a project of your choice. Materials are not included in fee. First night we will discuss projects and get you started with pattern selection, yarn and beginning.
Level: Beginner or basic refresher
Limit of 6 students
Dates: Tuesdays, Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2010
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Fee: $125.00 materials not included
Instructor: Debbie Smith
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Advanced Beginner Knitting Workshop
A 6-week workshop for those who are ready to move on from beginner basics of learning to knit and purl. Suggested patterns and yarns will be available in the store (as of January 2) prior to the workshop.
Level: Advanced beginner
Limit of 6 students
Dates: Mondays, January 18, 25, Feb 1, 15, 22, 2010 (no class Feb 8)
Time: 7:00 to 9 :00 PM
Fee: $125.00 materials not included
Instructor: Kirsten Fournier
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Crochet Chain Bracelet
In this class you will learn to crochet a basic chain and add beads to the chain. These two simple skills will allow you to create a delicate, multi-strand bracelet using wire and various types of beads. The skills that you will learn can be applied to making necklaces as well.
Level: Easy - previous crochet experience not required.
Limit of 5 students.
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Fee: $35.00 A kit including all needed materials will be provided at a cost of $20 to be paid to the instructor the night of the class (cash or check only)
Instructor: Joan Sebastian
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Crochet Spiral Bracelet
Learn to crochet a spiral tube with seed beads and turn the tube into a bangle-style bracelet. (Only very simple crochet stitches are used.) This bracelet will be finished with a focal bead. The techniques that you learn can be used to create necklaces as well. Seed beads are small, so (if needed) please bring eyeglasses/ magnifiers to see your work more clearly.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic crochet is required.
Limit of 5 students
Dates: Wednesday, Jan 20, 27 & Feb 3, 2010 (3 Sessions)
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM Fee: $85.00 plus a kit including all needed materials will be provided by the instructor at a cost of $20 to be paid to the instructor the night of the class (cash or checks only).
Instructor: Joan Sebastian
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Learn How To Spin
Learn how to spin wool and wool blends on a spinning wheel. The workshop will introduce the student to the wheel, how it works, how to maintain the wheel and how to spin and ply. If spinning from the student's wheel please talk to us before the first session. Wheels are available purchase or on a limited basis for rent. Spinning materials not included. May be purchased at the workshop.
Prerequisite: Own or rent a wheel. It needs to be in good working order.
Limit of 5 students
Dates: Thursday, January 7, 14, 21, 28 (4 sessions)
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM Fee: $125.00
Instructor: Debbie Smith

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