Classes
Your Class, Your Way
We love to teach at LYS, and we hope we've created the perfect list of class choices for you. But, we know how busy life can be. That’s why we offer "Your Class, Your Way" at Longmont Yarn Shoppe.Maybe you see the perfect class, but it’s not offered at the right time for you. Or there's a project you’ve always wanted to make, but the class was offered last month and you missed it! Relax.
Gather three friends, speak with a member of our staff, and we’ll work to arrange for a qualified instructor to teach your perfect class, your way!
Private Lessons
Our private lessons are ideal if you prefer to work one-on-one, have a hectic schedule or need a refresher. If you have a specific project you'd like some extra help with, come see us.
Private Lesson Rates
$35.00 for 45 minutes
$40.00 for a full hour
Call 303-678-8242
email info@longmontyarn.com
or stop by soon to schedule your lesson.
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Embroidery Basics
- Apr 22, 2018 01:00 pm
- Apr 22, 2018 01:00 pm
Embroidery Basics - Apr 22, 2018 01:00 pm
This class is great for beginners or anyone wanting to dust off their embroidery skills. In class you will create a sampler using eight basic stiches found in the CozyBlue embroidery kits Poppy Power, Lunar Blossom, Galaxy Girl or Nigel's Nine Lives. We will go over embroidery basics and you will learn the back stitch, split stitch, running stitch, satin stitch, seed stitch, stem stitch, chain stitch and French and colonial knots. You will leave with your sampler and the skills to finish your kit at home. Students need to purchase their kit prior to class. Thread and fabric for the sampler will be provided.
Cost: $ 35.00
This class is great for beginners or anyone wanting to dust off their embroidery skills. In class you will create a sampler using eight basic stiches found in the CozyBlue embroidery kits Poppy Power, Lunar Blossom, Galaxy Girl or Nigel's Nine Lives. We will go over embroidery basics and you will learn the back stitch, split stitch, running stitch, satin stitch, seed stitch, stem stitch, chain stitch and French and colonial knots. You will leave with your sampler and the skills to finish your kit at home. Students need to purchase their kit prior to class. Thread and fabric for the sampler will be provided.
Cost: $ 35.00
Embroidery - Advanced with Decorative Stitches!
- May 05, 2018 01:00 pm
- May 05, 2018 01:00 pm
Embroidery - Advanced with Decorative Stitches! - May 05, 2018 01:00 pm
This class is for you if you are ready to add some more flair to your embroidery pieces. In class you will create a sampler using eight decorative stitches that can be used in the CozyBlue embroidery kits Bee Lovely, Midnight Flight and Spring Dream. You will learn how to make woven wheel roses, ribbed spider webs, fly stitch, couching, lazy daisies, fishbone, long and short stitches and Pekinese stitches.
Cost: $ 35.00
This class is for you if you are ready to add some more flair to your embroidery pieces. In class you will create a sampler using eight decorative stitches that can be used in the CozyBlue embroidery kits Bee Lovely, Midnight Flight and Spring Dream. You will learn how to make woven wheel roses, ribbed spider webs, fly stitch, couching, lazy daisies, fishbone, long and short stitches and Pekinese stitches.
Cost: $ 35.00
Embroidery - Advanced with Decorative Stitches!
- Jun 10, 2018 01:00 pm
- Jun 10, 2018 01:00 pm
Embroidery - Advanced with Decorative Stitches! - Jun 10, 2018 01:00 pm
This class is for you if you are ready to add some more flair to your embroidery pieces. In class you will create a sampler using eight decorative stitches that can be used in the CozyBlue embroidery kits Bee Lovely, Midnight Flight and Spring Dream. You will learn how to make woven wheel roses, ribbed spider webs, fly stitch, couching, lazy daisies, fishbone, long and short stitches and Pekinese stitches.
Cost: $ 35.00
This class is for you if you are ready to add some more flair to your embroidery pieces. In class you will create a sampler using eight decorative stitches that can be used in the CozyBlue embroidery kits Bee Lovely, Midnight Flight and Spring Dream. You will learn how to make woven wheel roses, ribbed spider webs, fly stitch, couching, lazy daisies, fishbone, long and short stitches and Pekinese stitches.
Cost: $ 35.00
Embroidery Basics
- Jul 14, 2018 02:00 pm
- Jul 14, 2018 02:00 pm
Embroidery Basics - Jul 14, 2018 02:00 pm
This class is great for beginners or anyone wanting to dust off their embroidery skills. In class you will create a sampler using eight basic stiches found in the CozyBlue embroidery kits Poppy Power, Lunar Blossom, Galaxy Girl or Nigel's Nine Lives. We will go over embroidery basics and you will learn the back stitch, split stitch, running stitch, satin stitch, seed stitch, stem stitch, chain stitch and French and colonial knots. You will leave with your sampler and the skills to finish your kit at home. Students need to purchase their kit prior to class. Thread and fabric for the sampler will be provided.
Cost: $ 35.00
This class is great for beginners or anyone wanting to dust off their embroidery skills. In class you will create a sampler using eight basic stiches found in the CozyBlue embroidery kits Poppy Power, Lunar Blossom, Galaxy Girl or Nigel's Nine Lives. We will go over embroidery basics and you will learn the back stitch, split stitch, running stitch, satin stitch, seed stitch, stem stitch, chain stitch and French and colonial knots. You will leave with your sampler and the skills to finish your kit at home. Students need to purchase their kit prior to class. Thread and fabric for the sampler will be provided.
Cost: $ 35.00
Double Trouble Tunisian Afghan
- Nov 10, 2018 12:00 pm
- Nov 10, 2018 12:00 pm
Double Trouble Tunisian Afghan - Nov 10, 2018 12:00 pm
Join our fabulous Debby Telfer in this 11 month long afghan class. This is a fun crochet along afghan that alternates between regular crochet stitches and Tunisian crochet still requires that you are some familiarity with basic Tunisian Crochet and regular crochet. The authors of this warm rectangular afghan are: by Jolanda Verschiere-den Toonder & Naomi Harreman. There are 29 weeks work of sections so expect to complete 3 sections a month.
Cost: $ 220.00
Join our fabulous Debby Telfer in this 11 month long afghan class. This is a fun crochet along afghan that alternates between regular crochet stitches and Tunisian crochet still requires that you are some familiarity with basic Tunisian Crochet and regular crochet. The authors of this warm rectangular afghan are: by Jolanda Verschiere-den Toonder & Naomi Harreman. There are 29 weeks work of sections so expect to complete 3 sections a month.
Cost: $ 220.00
Wyoming Retreat 2018-CLOSED
- Apr 26, 2018 08:00 am
- Apr 26, 2018 08:00 am
Wyoming Retreat 2018-CLOSED - Apr 26, 2018 08:00 am
Join us April 26-29, 2018 for this wild west retreat in Buffalo, Wyoming. Stay at the Occidental Hotel, enjoy great food, a tour of Mountain Meadow Wool and a fun hand-dying experience. Cancellation Policy: Prior to April 6th = 90% Refund (10% non-refundable) Cancellation between April 7th and 13th = 50% Refund Cancellation after April 13th = No Refund
Join us April 26-29, 2018 for this wild west retreat in Buffalo, Wyoming. Stay at the Occidental Hotel, enjoy great food, a tour of Mountain Meadow Wool and a fun hand-dying experience. Cancellation Policy: Prior to April 6th = 90% Refund (10% non-refundable) Cancellation between April 7th and 13th = 50% Refund Cancellation after April 13th = No Refund
DanDoh and BC Garn Yarn Tasting and Trunk Show
- May 11, 2018 05:30 pm
- May 11, 2018 05:30 pm
DanDoh and BC Garn Yarn Tasting and Trunk Show - May 11, 2018 05:30 pm
Two great yarn lines for summer and year round enjoyment, meet our favorite yarns from these two vendors in a fun and informal setting. Bring your sticks and/or hooks and sample the day away while being inspired by Trunk Show and Shoppe Samples on hand.
Cost: $ 10.00
Two great yarn lines for summer and year round enjoyment, meet our favorite yarns from these two vendors in a fun and informal setting. Bring your sticks and/or hooks and sample the day away while being inspired by Trunk Show and Shoppe Samples on hand.
Cost: $ 10.00
DanDoh and BC Garn Yarn Tasting and Trunk Show
- May 12, 2018 10:30 am
- May 12, 2018 10:30 am
DanDoh and BC Garn Yarn Tasting and Trunk Show - May 12, 2018 10:30 am
Two great yarn lines for summer and year round enjoyment, meet our favorite yarns from these two vendors in a fun and informal setting. Bring your sticks and/or hooks and sample the day away while being inspired by Trunk Show and Shoppe Samples on hand.
Cost: $ 10.00
Two great yarn lines for summer and year round enjoyment, meet our favorite yarns from these two vendors in a fun and informal setting. Bring your sticks and/or hooks and sample the day away while being inspired by Trunk Show and Shoppe Samples on hand.
Cost: $ 10.00
CustomFit Sweaters at LYS!
- May 04, 2018 06:00 pm
- May 04, 2018 06:00 pm
CustomFit Sweaters at LYS! - May 04, 2018 06:00 pm
Have you ever dreamed of knitting that flawless sweater that fits you perfectly? Then take a look at our CustomFit class. This comprehensive sweater design program is perfect. The patterns are written just for you; your body measurements, your gauge, your style. In our CustomFit class we will take you from swatch to sweater. You will be guided step-by-step in learning finishing techniques that are essential for a great fitting sweater that you will wear again and again. Finally, knit the sweater you want to knit, for the body you have, in the fabric you love.
Cost: $ 150.00
Have you ever dreamed of knitting that flawless sweater that fits you perfectly? Then take a look at our CustomFit class. This comprehensive sweater design program is perfect. The patterns are written just for you; your body measurements, your gauge, your style. In our CustomFit class we will take you from swatch to sweater. You will be guided step-by-step in learning finishing techniques that are essential for a great fitting sweater that you will wear again and again. Finally, knit the sweater you want to knit, for the body you have, in the fabric you love.
Cost: $ 150.00
Building in Color - Master Color Knitting One Panel at a Time!
- May 05, 2018 09:30 am
- May 05, 2018 09:30 am
Building in Color - Master Color Knitting One Panel at a Time! - May 05, 2018 09:30 am
Building in Color is a carefully designed sequence of patterns aimed at introducing knitters to the wonderful array of stitches and techniques used in color knitting. Each of the 10 patterns focuses on new skills and ways of using multiple colors of yarn. This sequential approach allows mastery of skills which then build upon each other in subsequent patterns. Each pattern in Building in Color creates a lovely panel that is assembled into a colorful blanket- your own cuddly work of art!
Cost: $ 165.00
Building in Color is a carefully designed sequence of patterns aimed at introducing knitters to the wonderful array of stitches and techniques used in color knitting. Each of the 10 patterns focuses on new skills and ways of using multiple colors of yarn. This sequential approach allows mastery of skills which then build upon each other in subsequent patterns. Each pattern in Building in Color creates a lovely panel that is assembled into a colorful blanket- your own cuddly work of art!
Cost: $ 165.00
CustomFit Sweaters at LYS!
- May 12, 2018 10:00 am
- May 12, 2018 10:00 am
CustomFit Sweaters at LYS! - May 12, 2018 10:00 am
Have you ever dreamed of knitting that flawless sweater that fits you perfectly? Then take a look at our CustomFit class. This comprehensive sweater design program is perfect. The patterns are written just for you; your body measurements, your gauge, your style. In our CustomFit class we will take you from swatch to sweater. You will be guided step-by-step in learning finishing techniques that are essential for a great fitting sweater that you will wear again and again. Finally, knit the sweater you want to knit, for the body you have, in the fabric you love.
Cost: $ 150.00
Have you ever dreamed of knitting that flawless sweater that fits you perfectly? Then take a look at our CustomFit class. This comprehensive sweater design program is perfect. The patterns are written just for you; your body measurements, your gauge, your style. In our CustomFit class we will take you from swatch to sweater. You will be guided step-by-step in learning finishing techniques that are essential for a great fitting sweater that you will wear again and again. Finally, knit the sweater you want to knit, for the body you have, in the fabric you love.
Cost: $ 150.00
Brioche and More: Invincible Summer Shawl
- Jun 02, 2018 02:00 pm
- Jun 02, 2018 02:00 pm
Brioche and More: Invincible Summer Shawl - Jun 02, 2018 02:00 pm
This beautiful shawl will be a favorite for years to come. The subtle combination of garter stitch and brioche elements is the perfect playground for your favorite fingering yarn. The shawl is knit sideways on the bias in garter stitch with an i-cord selvedge. Triangular brioche elements arise along the center line on alternating sides. A contrasting brioche border along one side adds a splash of color.
This beautiful shawl will be a favorite for years to come. The subtle combination of garter stitch and brioche elements is the perfect playground for your favorite fingering yarn. The shawl is knit sideways on the bias in garter stitch with an i-cord selvedge. Triangular brioche elements arise along the center line on alternating sides. A contrasting brioche border along one side adds a splash of color.
CustomFit Sweaters at LYS!
- Jun 26, 2018 05:00 pm
- Jun 26, 2018 05:00 pm
CustomFit Sweaters at LYS! - Jun 26, 2018 05:00 pm
Have you ever dreamed of knitting that flawless sweater that fits you perfectly? Then take a look at our CustomFit class. This comprehensive sweater design program is perfect. The patterns are written just for you; your body measurements, your gauge, your style. In our CustomFit class we will take you from swatch to sweater. You will be guided step-by-step in learning finishing techniques that are essential for a great fitting sweater that you will wear again and again. Finally, knit the sweater you want to knit, for the body you have, in the fabric you love.
Cost: $ 150.00
Have you ever dreamed of knitting that flawless sweater that fits you perfectly? Then take a look at our CustomFit class. This comprehensive sweater design program is perfect. The patterns are written just for you; your body measurements, your gauge, your style. In our CustomFit class we will take you from swatch to sweater. You will be guided step-by-step in learning finishing techniques that are essential for a great fitting sweater that you will wear again and again. Finally, knit the sweater you want to knit, for the body you have, in the fabric you love.
Cost: $ 150.00
Introduction to Punch Needle Rug Hooking!
- May 12, 2018 01:00 pm
- May 12, 2018 01:00 pm
Introduction to Punch Needle Rug Hooking! - May 12, 2018 01:00 pm
Come learn what all the buzz is about! Punch Needle Rug Hooking is enjoying unprecedented interest on social media. In this beginners class you will learn the basic techniques of this traditional art form with a modern twist. Create a lovely fiber 5x7 art piece already in a display frame ready to showcase as soon as you finish.
Cost: $ 60.00
Come learn what all the buzz is about! Punch Needle Rug Hooking is enjoying unprecedented interest on social media. In this beginners class you will learn the basic techniques of this traditional art form with a modern twist. Create a lovely fiber 5x7 art piece already in a display frame ready to showcase as soon as you finish.
Cost: $ 60.00
Next Level Punch Needle: Sculpted Effects
- May 20, 2018 02:00 pm
- May 20, 2018 02:00 pm
Next Level Punch Needle: Sculpted Effects - May 20, 2018 02:00 pm
Do you often feel that the backside of your work is just as lovely as the loops on front side? Come to this Next Level Punch Needle class and learn to punch on both sides of the monks cloth. This technique creates a lovely sculpted effect that will add dimension and drama to your punch needle pieces.
Cost: $ 68.00
Do you often feel that the backside of your work is just as lovely as the loops on front side? Come to this Next Level Punch Needle class and learn to punch on both sides of the monks cloth. This technique creates a lovely sculpted effect that will add dimension and drama to your punch needle pieces.
Cost: $ 68.00
Introduction to Punch Needle Rug Hooking!
- Jun 03, 2018 01:00 pm
- Jun 03, 2018 01:00 pm
Introduction to Punch Needle Rug Hooking! - Jun 03, 2018 01:00 pm
Come learn what all the buzz is about! Punch Needle Rug Hooking is enjoying unprecedented interest on social media. In this beginners class you will learn the basic techniques of this traditional art form with a modern twist. Create a lovely fiber 5x7 art piece already in a display frame ready to showcase as soon as you finish.
Cost: $ 60.00
Come learn what all the buzz is about! Punch Needle Rug Hooking is enjoying unprecedented interest on social media. In this beginners class you will learn the basic techniques of this traditional art form with a modern twist. Create a lovely fiber 5x7 art piece already in a display frame ready to showcase as soon as you finish.
Cost: $ 60.00
Next Level Punch Needle: Finishing and Design
- Jun 28, 2018 01:00 pm
- Jun 28, 2018 01:00 pm
Next Level Punch Needle: Finishing and Design - Jun 28, 2018 01:00 pm
Are you hooked and ready to learn more? Come to this class to create a fun mug rug with a whipped edge. Learning the whipped edge will transform your rug hooking and open up so many interesting punch needle rug hooking projects!
Cost: $ 45.00
Are you hooked and ready to learn more? Come to this class to create a fun mug rug with a whipped edge. Learning the whipped edge will transform your rug hooking and open up so many interesting punch needle rug hooking projects!
Cost: $ 45.00
Introduction to Punch Needle Rug Hooking!
- Jul 13, 2018 01:00 pm
- Jul 13, 2018 01:00 pm
Introduction to Punch Needle Rug Hooking! - Jul 13, 2018 01:00 pm
Come learn what all the buzz is about! Punch Needle Rug Hooking is enjoying unprecedented interest on social media. In this beginners class you will learn the basic techniques of this traditional art form with a modern twist. Create a lovely fiber 5x7 art piece already in a display frame ready to showcase as soon as you finish.
Cost: $ 60.00
Come learn what all the buzz is about! Punch Needle Rug Hooking is enjoying unprecedented interest on social media. In this beginners class you will learn the basic techniques of this traditional art form with a modern twist. Create a lovely fiber 5x7 art piece already in a display frame ready to showcase as soon as you finish.
Cost: $ 60.00
Next Level Punch Needle: Finishing and Design
- Jul 15, 2018 01:00 pm
- Jul 15, 2018 01:00 pm
Next Level Punch Needle: Finishing and Design - Jul 15, 2018 01:00 pm
Are you hooked and ready to learn more? Come to this class to create a fun mug rug with a whipped edge. Learning the whipped edge will transform your rug hooking and open up so many interesting punch needle rug hooking projects!
Cost: $ 45.00
Are you hooked and ready to learn more? Come to this class to create a fun mug rug with a whipped edge. Learning the whipped edge will transform your rug hooking and open up so many interesting punch needle rug hooking projects!
Cost: $ 45.00
Next Level Punch Needle: Sculpted Effects
- Jul 29, 2018 02:00 pm
- Jul 29, 2018 02:00 pm
Next Level Punch Needle: Sculpted Effects - Jul 29, 2018 02:00 pm
Do you often feel that the backside of your work is just as lovely as the loops on front side? Come to this Next Level Punch Needle class and learn to punch on both sides of the monks cloth. This technique creates a lovely sculpted effect that will add dimension and drama to your punch needle pieces.
Cost: $ 68.00
Do you often feel that the backside of your work is just as lovely as the loops on front side? Come to this Next Level Punch Needle class and learn to punch on both sides of the monks cloth. This technique creates a lovely sculpted effect that will add dimension and drama to your punch needle pieces.
Cost: $ 68.00
Introduction to Punch Needle Rug Hooking!
- Aug 04, 2018 01:00 pm
- Aug 04, 2018 01:00 pm
Introduction to Punch Needle Rug Hooking! - Aug 04, 2018 01:00 pm
Come learn what all the buzz is about! Punch Needle Rug Hooking is enjoying unprecedented interest on social media. In this beginners class you will learn the basic techniques of this traditional art form with a modern twist. Create a lovely fiber 5x7 art piece already in a display frame ready to showcase as soon as you finish.
Cost: $ 60.00
Come learn what all the buzz is about! Punch Needle Rug Hooking is enjoying unprecedented interest on social media. In this beginners class you will learn the basic techniques of this traditional art form with a modern twist. Create a lovely fiber 5x7 art piece already in a display frame ready to showcase as soon as you finish.
Cost: $ 60.00
Next Level Punch Needle: Finishing and Design
- Aug 05, 2018 01:00 pm
- Aug 05, 2018 01:00 pm
Next Level Punch Needle: Finishing and Design - Aug 05, 2018 01:00 pm
Are you hooked and ready to learn more? Come to this class to create a fun mug rug with a whipped edge. Learning the whipped edge will transform your rug hooking and open up so many interesting punch needle rug hooking projects!
Cost: $ 45.00
Are you hooked and ready to learn more? Come to this class to create a fun mug rug with a whipped edge. Learning the whipped edge will transform your rug hooking and open up so many interesting punch needle rug hooking projects!
Cost: $ 45.00
Tapestry Weaving - Large Project
- May 06, 2018 01:00 pm
- May 06, 2018 01:00 pm
Tapestry Weaving - Large Project - May 06, 2018 01:00 pm
In this class Pearl will walk you through the steps to make a tapestry weaving from start to finish. Once you make one, you'll be inspired to make another one! It's that easy!
Cost: $ 80.00
In this class Pearl will walk you through the steps to make a tapestry weaving from start to finish. Once you make one, you'll be inspired to make another one! It's that easy!
Cost: $ 80.00
Weaving in a Rigid Heddle Loom for Beginners: Weave a Scarf
- May 19, 2018 08:00 am
- May 19, 2018 08:00 am
Weaving in a Rigid Heddle Loom for Beginners: Weave a Scarf - May 19, 2018 08:00 am
In this class students will learn the basic techniques of weaving. We will plan a project, measure the warp, sley the reed and dress the 15 inch Cricket Loom using the direct peg warping method. We will then weave a beautiful alpaca scarf. All looms, yarn and equipment will be provided. Finishing techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. Scarves will be completed in class so that everyone takes their scarf home. Don't miss this chance to learn something new at LYS!
Cost: $ 120.00
In this class students will learn the basic techniques of weaving. We will plan a project, measure the warp, sley the reed and dress the 15 inch Cricket Loom using the direct peg warping method. We will then weave a beautiful alpaca scarf. All looms, yarn and equipment will be provided. Finishing techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. Scarves will be completed in class so that everyone takes their scarf home. Don't miss this chance to learn something new at LYS!
Cost: $ 120.00
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Embroidery Basics
This class is great for beginners or anyone wanting to dust off their embroidery skills. In class you will create a sampler using eight basic stiches found in the CozyBlue embroidery kits Poppy Power, Lunar Blossom, Galaxy Girl or Nigel's Nine Lives. We will go over embroidery basics and you will learn the back stitch, split stitch, running stitch, satin stitch, seed stitch, stem stitch, chain stitch and French and colonial knots. You will leave with your sampler and the skills to finish your kit at home. Students need to purchase their kit prior to class. Thread and fabric for the sampler will be provided.
