Classes offered through CARD

KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS            "NEW"

In this class you will learn the basics of knitting from “casting on” to making easy patterns with knit and purl stitches to “binding off”.  You will complete a quick and easy beginner’s project in class.  Please bring a ball or skein of yarn (sport weight or thick cotton yarn) in a light bright color so your stitches will be easier to see and knitting needles (the appropriate size is usually printed on the label of the yarn). Instructor: Margaret VanLaanMartin. CARD Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room. Registration deadline is 5 days prior to course start date.

KNITTING BEYOND SCARVES            "NEW"

Are you finally tired of knitting scarves? Have you made scarves for all your friends? Then this is the class for you! In this class we will take you beyond scarves and start you into the fun of knitting hats.  This hat looks great on everybody and must be made with a yarn that felts or shrinks when you wash it in hot water. So bring your beginning knitting skills to this fun class and wow all your friends with hats! Please bring 200 yards of sport weight wool (like Reynolds “Whiskey”) AND 200 yards of worsted weight wool (like Cascade 220).  Both yarns must be feltable. Needles: US 13 24” circular needles AND US 13 double pointed needles.  Size H or I crochet hook for the fob. There is a $5 supply fee payable to the instructor at the first class meeting. Instructor: Margaret VanLaanMartin. CARD Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room. Registration deadline is 5 days prior to course start date.

CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS

In this class you will learn the basics of crochet such as how to work stitches, rows, rounds and easy patterns.  You will complete a quick and easy beginner’s project in class.  Please bring a ball or skein of yarn (sport weight or thick cotton yarn) in a light bright color so your stitches will be easier to see and a crochet hook (the appropriate size is usually printed on the label of the yarn). Instructor: Margaret VanLaanMartin. CARD Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room. Registration deadline is 5 days prior to course start date.

NEXT STEP CROCHET             "NEW"

In this class we will be making a great blanket (Approx. 28” x 36”) for a baby or for you to snuggle under when the weather is cold. You choose the colors! One great color combination for a baby is A=Blue or Green, B= pink or Yellow, C=White.  If you are making it for you or a friend choose their favorite color or three colors that you like together. So bring your beginning crochet skills and come and enjoy making a beautiful keepsake Ripple Afghan. Please bring 1,850 yards of yarn in one color or if using three colors, 4 each of color A and B and 2 each of color C. Size E or F Hook or any size necessary to obtain the Gauge= 5 stitches per inch. Instructor: Margaret VanLaanMartin. CARD Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room. Registration deadline is 5 days prior to course start date.

STRESS MANAGEMENT USING THE “WELLNESS WHEEL”

More than just a sense of discomfort, stress can actually weaken our immune system and even become a contributing cause in the development of diseases.  In this class you will learn how increased body awareness, mindful breathing and practical stress relief strategies can help you re-activate and restore your natural equilibrium.  We will use the tool of the “Wellness Wheel” to look at balancing all the parts of our lives. Instructor: Margaret VanLaanMartin. KARMA, 2023  Esplanade. Registration deadline is 5 days prior to course start date.

MEDITATION

Meditation- stilling the mind – is one of the most profound skills we can develop.  You have heard abut its virtues. Join us for an evening as we explore how meditation works, how to do it and common challenges.  Wear comfortable clothes and come with an open mind. Instructor: Margaret VanLaanMartin. KARMA,  2023 Esplanade. Registration deadline is 5 days prior to course start date.