CLASSES
Seasonal light, original art and inspiring colors set
the stage for your creative project in our spacious
workroom studio. Classes and Events are updated
regularly to include guest artists, authors, knitwear
designers and trunk shows.
June - July - August - September
JUNE:
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Date: Tuesdays, June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Time: 4pm - 7pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Skill level: Open to all knitters & crocheters
Price: No Charge.
Drop in for help on your current project, or simply use the time to work amongst friends. Knitters and Crocheters of all levels are welcome.
Classic Hat
Date: 2 Saturdays, May 31st & June 7th
Time: 10am-12pm
Class Limit: 8 (4 person minimum)
Instructor: Celeste
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Skill Level: Cast-on, knit & purl
Price: $45
Ready to move forward from scarves? Create your first hat in the round using one or two colors of O-Wool Classic.
You will need: 1-2 skeins O-Wool Classic, US #9 16" Circular, set/4 or 5 US #9 double pointed needles.
ColorWork 101
Date: 3 Wednesdays, June 4th, 11th, & 18th
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Class Limit: 8 (4 person minimum)
Instructor: Brecia
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Skill Level: Cast-on, knit & purl
Price: $75
This workshop will teach you all you need to know about knitting with multiple colors in a row through creation of sample squares. Open you eyes to enless color possiblities from simple stripes to complex patterns.
You will need: 5-25 g balls Jamieson's Shetland DK in different colors, US 5 needles.
Creative Knitting & Crochet
Date: Sunday, June 1st
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
Class Limit: 8 (4 person minimum)
Instructor: Brecia
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Skill Level: Open to all knitters and crocheters who are comfortable with the basics
Price: $70 (+10% discount on any materials purchased for class)
Let go and get free of set patterns, stitch gauges, and straight rows. Let your creative spirit soar as you use color and texture to shape stunning, unique knits of your very own. All you need are the bare necessities! Using basic knit or crochet techniques, your work can go in new directions. We will look at sources of inspiration, planning stratgies, and finishing options to create a one of a kind piece!
You will need: A variety of yarns in your favorite colors and textures, a few different sized needles and/or hooks, scissors, and a sack lunch.
JULY:
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Open Studio
Date: Tuesdays, July 1st, 8th, & 29th
Time: 4pm - 7pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Skill Level: Open to all knitters & crocheters.
Price: No Charge.
Drop in for help on your current project, or simply use the time to work amongst friends. Knitters and Crocheters of all levels are welcome.
Continental Knitting
Date: Wednesdays, July 2nd
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Class Limit: 8 (4 person minimum)
Instructor: Brecia
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Skill Level: "American Style" knitters of all levels
Price: $30
Make the switch and knit faster! For knitters who knit using the "American" with the yarn in the right hand, you will learn to confidently knit and purl in the continental style.
You will need: Knitting needles and yarn � NOT a project in progress.
Lace 101
Date: 2 Saturdays July 5th & 12th
Time: 10am-12pm
Class Limit: 8 (4 person minimum)
Instructor: Celeste
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Skill Level: Cast-on, knit & purl
Price: $45
Add a new demension to your knitting with lace. We will discuss the different types of knitted lace, and how each are created while learning to read from a chart, and starting your first lace scarf.
You will need: Lace Ribbon Scarf pattern from Knitty, approx 600 yds sport weight yarn (or 3 skeins Canopy by The Fibre Co), US #3 needles or size to obtain gauge
Homework: Before first class, please have a gauge swatch completed, 21sts/34rows = 4 inches
AUGUST
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Date: Tuesdays, August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Time: 4pm - 7pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Skill level: Open to all knitters & crocheters
Price: No Charge.
Drop in for help on your current project, or simply use the time to work amongst friends. Knitters and Crocheters of all levels are welcome.
ColorWork 201
Date: 3 Wednesdays, July 30th, August 6th, & 13th
Time: 6-8pm
Class Limit: 8 (4 person minimum)
Instructor: Brecia
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Price: $75
Take the next step in color knitting with circular needles and a focus on Fair Isle technique. Fair Isle cardigans can be a fabulously fun project, yet a frightening one. Learn the skills need to take the plunge, from working the intricate charted patterns, to steeking!
You will need: Jamieson's Shetland DK, in multiple colors, 16" circular US 5.
Layla's Favorite Hat
Date: 2 Thursdays, August 21st & 28, and 1 Saturday, August 30th
Time: 6-8pm (Thurs), 10am-12pm (Sat)
Class Limit: 8 (4 person minimum)
Instructor: Celeste
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Price: $65
Make a fabulous Angora Hat for a special little one! Using a pattern exclusive to class participants, you will learn some invaluable techniques including the provisional cast-on, kitchener stitch, picot bind-off and i-cord.
You will need: 1-2 Skeins Lorna's Laces Angel, 16" circular US 8, small amount of fingering weight yarn in complementing colors, set of US 3 DPN.
SEPTEMBER
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Date: Tuesdays, September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th
Time: 4pm - 7pm
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Skill Level: Open to all knitters & crocheters.
Price: No Charge.
Drop in for help on your current project, or simply use the time to work amongst friends. Knitters and Crocheters of all levels are welcome.
Continental Knitting
Date: Wednesday, September 3rd
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Class Limit: 8 (4 person minimum)
Instructor: Brecia
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Skill Level: "American Style" knitters of all levels
Price: $30
Make the switch and knit faster! For knitters who knit using the "American" with the yarn in the right hand, you will learn to confidently knit and purl in the continental style.
You will need: Knitting needles and yarn - NOT a project in progress.
Wet Felting
Date: Saturday September 20th
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Class Limit: 10 (5 person minimum)
Instructor: Brecia
Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101
Skill Level: No knitting skills required!
Price: $45, including materials.
Make a rainbow felt ball a fun and unique way! These make perfect gifts for toddlers. Made out of 100% wool- they bounce and float!
You will need: All materials will be provided.
Knit/Crochet Coaching
Would you like to learn to knit or crochet in a private session with a nurturing teacher? Would you like to build your knitting confidence or learn a new skill in a personal supportive setting? Loop & Leaf offers private knitting sessions taught by Brecia Kralovic-Logan. Please contact Brecia at breciakl@gmail.com or call 683-0848 for an appointment. All sessions held at Loop & Leaf during business hours, Tuesday - Saturday.
About the Instructors:
Celeste Varner
When a friend first taught Celeste to crochet about five years ago, she had no idea what she would be getting into. After a few hats in crochet, Celeste was eager to expand her fiber techniques to include knitting. Over the past five years, Celeste's portfolio has grown to include, mittens, gloves, socks, sweaters, toys, and (thanks to the birth of her daughter 1 1/2 years ago) numerous baby clothes. As owner of Loop & Leaf, Celeste is asked for help on a wide range of projects and patterns, and she is now excited to share tips and tricks in her classes.
Brecia Kralovic-Logan
Brecia is a fiber artist in Santa Barbara, CA where she is the director of Pebble in the Pond Art Studio. Creativity, color and texture have been her life long joys, and she has taught over 2,000 art workshops for guilds, and at conferences, schools, shops, museums, and at her studio. Brecia writes, lectures and exhibits her work nationally. She is currently writing a book about creativity and knitting.