This month we are running a Beginners Knitting Class on 13, 20 and 27th of the month. You will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off and will end the course starting on a pair of hand warmers. Each session is an hour.

Booking information: The course costs £35 including needles and a ball of yarn.

Email info@venetiasyarnshop.com or inquire in the shop for more details. ONLY ONE PLACE LEFT

On Wednesday 31 May, Claire Howard will be doing a Hammered Cuff Workshop in the shop from 10am to 2pm. To make the cuff from sterling silver, you will practice stamping and texturing first on copper and then you will shape and file your silver so that it is comfortable to wear and then complete your design on silver. Claire will polish your cuff and then you can wear it home or gift wrap it ready to give to someone special!

All tools are provided including a variety of hammers, stamps and polishing equipment. A hot drink and a sweet treat will be provided as cake always helps Claire make better jewellery!

Booking information: £55 payable online at https://www.clairehowardjewellery.com/product/workshop

Booking information: £70 with all materials and tea/coffee included. Contact Venetia’s Yarn Shop on info@venetiasyarnshop.com or ask in the shop for more information.

May’s needle felt workshop, taught by Annie of Moonbrush Wood Studios, is the Barn Owl. This is a two day workshop on Saturday 13th and 20th May 2023, 10am to 2pm each day.

On Saturday 8 April, 2-4pm we will be casting on our next knitalong – the Love Note sweater by Tin Can Knits. The pattern is available on ravelry.com and the sweater is usually knitted with one strand of 4ply/fingering weight and one strand of mohair/silk held together, but it is also possible to do it in DK. A 10% discount on yarn is available to those attending the knitalong. I have already done one of these – it is a joy to knit – quick and relatively easy and has a lovely drape. Perfect for Spring layers! Several things to enhance your skills as well – knitting top down, provisional cast on, short rows and lace work. It will be fun! If you have any questions email me at venetiasyarnshop@outlook.com or pop into the shop

Here are some more dates for workshops taught by the fabulous Annie of Moonbrush Wood Studios. All workshops are on Saturday mornings 10am to 1 or 2pm at the shop. Materials and refreshments provided.

BARN OWL – two sessions 13 and 20 May 2023 – £70

MICE WITH SIGNS – 3 JUNE 2023 – £35

SLEEPY FOX – 8 JULY 2023 – £35

HIGHLAND COW – 12 AUGUST 2023 – £35

If you are interested in any of these courses email venetiasyarnshop@outlook.com for further information.

The fabulous Annie of Moonbrush Wood Studios is offering some Needlefelt workshops in the shop. Each workshop takes place on a Saturday morning, 10am to 1pm and costs £35 per person. Refreshments and materials provided. The dates are as follows:

Highland Cow – 14 January 2023

Blue Tit – 11 February 2023

March Hare – 11 March 2023

Chicken Nest – 8 April 2023

Please email venetiasyarnshop@outlook.com or inquire in the shop if you are interested in booking a place on one of these courses.

Over the 3 weeks of a crochet course, you will learn the basic stitches for crochet, how to read a pattern and how to make a granny square. Each course will take place on Saturday afternoons 4-5pm and the cost will be £35 per person, including a hook and a ball of yarn.

The dates are as follows:

Course 1: 4, 11, 18 March

Course 2: 1, 8, 15 July

Course 3: 7, 14, 21 October

Over the 3 weeks of an Absolute Beginners Knitting course, you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off, how read a pattern and (I hope) you will leave with the first half of a pair of handwarmers. Each session will be between 4 and 5pm on a Saturday afternoon and the course will cost £35 per person, including a pair of 4mm knitting needles and a ball of yarn. The course is suitable for people of all ages from 8 to 80!

The dates are as follows:

Course 1: 11, 18, 25 February

Course 2: 13, 20, 27 May

Course 3: 2, 9, 16 September

This year I have been organised and set the dates for courses in advance, which I hope will help you all. All classes will now be on Saturday afternoons 4-5pm. The Sock Knitting course is 4 sessions run over a 5 week period with a break of 2 weeks between the first and second session so that you can knit the leg of your sock! Over the course you will learn to knit a sock on double pointed needles, starting from the top down, cuff, leg, heel, toe. The cost is £40 per person and there is a 10% discount on sock wool and needles.

The dates are as follows:

Course 1: 7, 21, 28 Jan and 4 Feb

Course 2: 1, 15, 22 April and 6 May

Course 3: 22 July, 5, 12, 19 August

Course 4: 28 October, 11, 18 and 25 November

If you are interested, contact us by email: venetiasyarnshop@outlook.com