Tunisian Stitch Sampler with Linda Dean

Date: November 1 (RSVP by October 15)
Time: 1-4 p.m. (3 hr class)
Location:  BriarPatch Food Co-op, Grass Valley
Cost: $30 members / $35 non-members
Supply fee:  Bring your own hook and yarn - see below

Get excited about this technique that is changing the face of crochet! Tunisian crochet is easier then you may realize and in this class you will learn an assortment of 6 stitches; including Simple, Knit, Full, Crossed, Double Knit, and Purl, as well as a couple of different ways to begin your project. By the end of the class you will have a new understanding of how these stitches are constructed, allowing you to a greater understanding and confidence in your Tunisian project. This is a beginner friendly class, including for those who are new to crochet. 

Materials needed: Tunisian crochet hooks of varying sizes (consider size K through P), light weight yarn (2-3 size weight)*

To RSVP: Reply to the Event email sent via the website system or email Meredith:  programs@foothillfiberartsguild.org.

Questions? programs@foothillfiberartsguild.org

*FYI:
Crochet hook K = 6.5 mm
Crochet hook L = 8.0 mm

Crochet hook M/N = 9.0 mm
Crochet hook P = 11.5 mm

Size 2 yarn = sport weight
Size 3 yarn = DK weight

UPCOMING GUILD MEMBER-SPONSORED WORKSHOPS & FIELD TRIPS

Gathering Basket Class with Jane Milner

Dates:  Wednesday and Thursday, October 22 and 23, and/or Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26, 2025

Time:  9:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Location:  Ben's Place/he UnChurch, 220 Bresee Place, Grass Valley

Cost:  $30 FFG members / $35 non-members

Supply fee:  $35 - Includes a 1" wide Shaker Tape strap. Select from the color card below or weave your own. Contact Jane with your choice.

This is a very useful cross body gathering basket. You could use it for gathering mushrooms for dying, carrying your knitting or other handwork.  Store kumihimo braids, both completed and works in progress.  It is a plaited basket made from flat reed from China, and you will learn how to make a filled base with crow's footing, weave up the sides in plain weave with focus on shaping the basket, create buttonholes for the cross body strap, cut and tuck your spokes, and fit and lash on a flat oval rim.  Jane has taught this basket here before, but we have many new folks in the guild and she wanted to start teaching again with something more simple.  Beginners are welcome.

How to sign up:  Email Jane emailing at twillweaver@yahoo.com. 

Deadline to sign up is October 12, 2025 as I need time to order and receive the Shaker Tape and other supplies.

Siren Song Fleeceworks Workshops Sponsored by Meredith Cherry

Location:  Lucchesi Vineyards & Winery, View Forever Lane, Grass Valley, CA

How to sign up: Contact Meredith - SirenSongFleeceWorks@gmail.com

Wet Felt a Pouch - Sunday, October 12, 2025

Weave a Spooky Cat Purse - Saturday, October 18, 2025

Felt a Faux Sheepskin Rug - Sunday, November 9, 2025

Make a Fresh Holiday Wreath - Saturday, November 29, 2025

Siren Song Fleece Works LLC

www.sirensonfleeceworks.com 

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