Stefanie Japel new classes March/April

Stefanie Japel of glampyre.com announces her SPRING SESSION is now open for pre-registration!

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Fitted Raglan Shawl Class (Self-guided version) (See video on main page for more information about this project.)
The class will be taught using a combination of pre-recorded video and PDF handouts. There is also a forum, in which you can ask questions at any time and meet others who are working through the same class, but may be at a different point in the material.

Fitted Raglan Shawl Class (Regular version) (See video on main page for more information about this project.)
The class will be taught using a combination of pre-recorded video, live chat, and PDF handouts. There is also a forum, in which you can ask questions at any time and hold discussions with other students in class.

You will receive: a PDF copy of the knitting pattern, as well as additional PDF handouts with further explanation and instruction as to how to read lace knitting charts and work lace stitches, how to incorporate lace stitches into raglan – style increases, and more.

Materials: (Feel free to make substitutions!)
Sock Weight Shawl, pictured in colors “Autumn Wine” (2 sk.) and “Rockwell” (1 sk.): 3 skeins Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock [80% Superwash Wool, 20% Nylon, 215 yds. / 2 oz.]
DK Weight Shawl, pictured in color “Mirth”: 3 skeins Lorna’s Laces Green Line DK [100% organic merino wool, 145 yds. / 2 oz.]
Worsted Weight Shawl, pictured in colors “Chagrin” (1 sk.) and “Courage” (1 sk.): 2 skeins Lorna’s Laces Green Line Worsted [100% organic merino wool, 210 yds. / 4 oz.]

Needles:
Sock Weight Shawl: US 5 / 3.75mm
DK Weight Shawl: US 7 / 4.5mm
Worsted Weight Shawl: US 10 / 8mm

WEEK 1: Introduction to lace knitting and Lace Chart 1 — How to read lace charts — How to cast on a garter stitch insert — Lace chart 1 row by row video instruction

WEEK 2: Lace Chart 2 and working with color — Lace chart 2 row by row video instruction — Color Theory: Which colors work together and why — How to effectively change from one color to another in this project.

WEEK 3: Lace Chart 3 and Finishing — Lace chart 3 video instruction — Finishing and weaving in ends in lace — Blocking

WEEK 4: Knitting time! Use this week to watch the videos, ask questions, and generally finish up.

Sign up today, start class tomorrow!
Class Fee for self-guided version:
$35 for four weeks’ access to the class materials.

Regular version of class starts March 15.
Class Fee for regular version:
$45 for four weeks of class.

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UP-cycled T-shirt yarn class (Self-Guided Version and Regular Version)
Learn to turn unwanted old (or new) t-shirts into a beautiful yarn that resembles expensive woven cotton tube-type yarns. I will show you how to create different weights of yarn, and to add effects to the yarn while you’re making it.

You will receive: A PDF booklet of four knitting patterns (click on More Photos under the mosaic above to see more examples of class projects,) as well as additional PDF handouts with further explanation and instruction as to how to create yarn from T-shirts, how to dye cotton yarn using natural and commercial dyes, and more.

Week 1 of the class will teach you to turn those old Tshirts, jersey bed sheets, or yardages of Tshirt-type fabric into yarn

Week 2 of the class will be “Dye Class.” You’ll learn how to use natural dyes like tea and coffee to give your yarn an organic, earthy feel. We’ll also see how to use commercial dyes like Rit and Dylon to add gorgeous bright color to the yarn and create special looks.

Week 3 of class will focus on projects for your yarns. Once you’ve created your t-shirt yarn, you’ve effectively RE-cycled your t-shirts, but our goal is to UPcycle. I’ll give you four patterns (leaf-shaped face cloths, lace wrap, lace triangle scarf, and lace shrug) that will use your new t-shirt yarn to its best advantage. I’ll even go one step further and show you how to package your knits into gorgeous gifts that any friend or relative would love to receive.

Week 4 of the class will be time for you to knit your projects and ask any additional questions, watch the videos, and generally finish up.
The class will be taught using a combination of pre-recorded video and PDF handouts. There is also a forum, in which you can ask questions at any time and meet other students who may be at a different point in the class.

Class Fee for self-guided version:
$35 for four weeks’ access to the class materials

Regular version of class begins March 15. This class WILL include scheduled live chat times and will have the feel of a typical knitting / crafting classroom.

Class Fee for Regular Version: $45
Register now to hold your spot!

This class will teach YOU to be the designer!

First, you’ll choose your own shawl shape. Either a four-sectioned shawl like “frost diamonds” (in this issue of Knitty) and “Mirth” OR a simpler, two-sectioned (half-square) triangle like many others you’ve seen online.

Next, you choose one, two, three, or more stitch patterns that work and flow together to create the body of your shawl.

Then, you’ll see how to choose a border stitch pattern to tie the whole thing together.

Finally, you’ll write your own pattern! (You’ll need to find your own testers / tech editors after the pattern is written.)

By the end of the class, you’ll have a finished shawl pattern (even if you haven’t finished your knitting) that you can share with friends, publish yourself, or even submit to a magazine!

Interested?

Class will begin on March 22.
Class Fee $75 for four weeks of class.

Register now to hold your spot!

How to Fit Your Knits Class starts April 4 and lasts 4 weeks.

In this four-week class, you will learn how to examine any printed knitting pattern, knit flat or in the round, whether top down, or bottom up, and determine whether its shaping will work for you. You will learn to add custom shaping, based on your own body measurements (or those of any friend or family member) to any commercial knitting pattern.

This is not a “design your own sweater” class, but you will learn the fundamentals of fit, shaping, taking proper figure measurements, and doing the math that will help you to create knitted garments that actually fit.

The class will take place over four weeks, and you will have 24-hour access to class materials during that time. You will be able to work at your own pace, with the help of forum discussion, live chat, video instruction, and PDF handouts.

Class Fee: $75
for 4 weeks of class

How to Teach an Online Class: An introduction to using Web 2.0 to teach your classes!
Begins: April 26 and runs for 4 weeks.

The class will cost $75 and will show teachers how to use inexpensive video cameras to create content, how to create PDFs that go along with the videos, how to generally use the online classroom software.

I will provide Ning-specific training that I’ve learned teaching in this format. [ I have DEFINITELY found that video is an incredibly important part off the class. I've even had students say, "Your videos have meant SO much to me!"]

Class begins April 26
Class Fee $75 for four weeks

Sign up directly for all her classes here.