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.

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MAY:



Crochet 101

Dates: 3 Wednesdays, May 26th, June 2nd and 9th

Time: 10-11:30am

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Tatiana

Skill Level: Beginner

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $60

Learn how to work a number of crochet stitches from slip stitches to triple crochet while following a quick and easy bowl pattern. You will also be learning how to work flat and in the round. These are all great skills that will be useful in making larger crocheted objects as well as embellishing knitted garments!

Things you'll need: 1 skein worsted weight yarn, Size H crochet hook

Knit 101

Dates: Sundays, May 16th and 23rd

Time: 11am-12pm

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Celeste

Skill Level: No Experience Needed

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $15 per class or $60 per 5 classes

You have always wanted to knit...now's the time! Learn the basics of casting-on, knitting, purling & binding-off. This is designed as a very beginner course, however can be great as a refresher course as well. Class will run every Sunday, so there is no need to come to every class.

Things you'll need: ...to be ready to learn

Creative Knitting: Creating a One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knit Bag

Dates: Sunday, May 30th

Time: 10am-4pm

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Brecia

Skill Level: Beginner

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $65

It’s in the bag! Create a fabulous one-of-a-kind bag using a creative knitting technique that frees you from patterns, straight rows and gauges. If you know how to cast-on and bind-off you are on your way. Using a knit, bind-off and pick-up technique your knitting can go in new directions. Combine your favorite colors, textures and fibers to reveal your wild side and walk away with an original art bag.

Things you'll need: A variety of yarns in your favorite colors and textures, a few different sized needles, and scissors in order to get started

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JUNE:



Knit 101

Dates: Sundays, June 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th

Time: 11am-12pm

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Celeste

Skill Level: No Experience Needed

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $15 per class or $60 per 5 classes

You have always wanted to knit...now's the time! Learn the basics of casting-on, knitting, purling & binding-off. This is designed as a very beginner course, however can be great as a refresher course as well. Class will run every Sunday, so there is no need to come to every class.

Things you'll need: ...to be ready to learn

Socks 101

Dates: 3 Thursdays, June 3rd, 17th and 24th

Time: 10-11:30am

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Celeste

Skill Level: Beginner. Must be comfortable knitting and purling.

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $65

Using a worsted weight yarn, and a basic sock pattern you will embark down the journey of creating your first handknit sock. We will be working in the round on double pointed needles, making short rows and picking up stitches, all wonderful techniques to be used for more socks or in other knitted garments.

Things you'll need: 1 Skein Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted (2 for feet larger than Women's size 10), and a set of US #6 DPNs (or needles to obtain gauge)

Shibui Baby Pullover

Dates: 3 Fridays, June 4th, 11th and 25th

Time: 10-11:30am

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Celeste

Skill Level: Intermediate

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $65

Working from the Shibui Baby book, get helpful tips from the designer herself on knitting up this adorable baby pullover. It is worked in the round with cute buttons at the shoulders that will help get this sweater over a baby’s big head Skill Level: Intermediate.

Things you'll need: A copy of the Shibui Baby book, 2-3 skeins of Shibui Sock, US #2 circular needle 16" and US #2 dpns

Advanced Lace (Torreyana Shawl)

Dates: 3 Tuesdays, June 8th, 15th and 29th

Time: 5:30-7pm

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Elaine

Skill Level: Advanced

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $65

Working from the Torreyana Shawl pattern, you will learn stitches unique to Estonian Lace. This shawl begins with Judy’s Magic Cast on and features cables and optional beads.

Things you'll need: A printed copy of the Torreyana Shawl pattern, 2 US #4 circular needles 32" or longer, 450 yds of lace weight yarn, approximately 250 beads (optional), crochet hook small enough to fit through hole in beads (optional), stitch markers

Fixing Mistakes

Dates: Thursday, June 10th

Time: 10am-12pm

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Elaine

Skill Level: N/A

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $25

Learn to find mistakes in your knitting sooner, and fix them without ripping back. Either bring in a project that has mistakes you'd like to learn to fix or practice fixing common mistakes on a swatch.

Things you'll need: An unfinished project with mistakes you'd like to learn to fix or a 5-6" square swatch in stockinette stitch, seed stitch or a ribbed stitch in a worsted weight, light colored yarn.

Shibui Baby Booties/Bonnet

Dates: 3 Wednesdays, June 16th, 23rd and 30th

Time: 10-11:30am

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Celeste

Skill Level: Intermediate

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $65

Working from the Shibui Baby book, get helpful tips from the designer herself on knitting up this adorable bonnet/bootie set. Construction for both items is very unique!

Things you'll need: A copy of the Shibui Baby book, 1 skein of Shibui Sock, 2 US #2 circular needle 24"

Felting for Knitters: Wet Wool Methods

Dates: Sunday, June 27th

Time: 10am-4pm

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Brecia

Skill Level: N/A

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $65

This simple method for wet felting wool is perfect for the person who wants to add another dimension to their knit and crochet work. No special equipment is needed. It’s easy and opens up a new world of possibilities. You will learn a variety of ways to incorporate felted pieces into your next project.

Things you'll need: A variety of yarns in your favorite colors and textures, a pair of circular needles, and scissors in order to get started. Wool roving will be available at Loop & Leaf for purchase.

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JULY:



Knit 101

Dates: Sundays, July 11th, 18th and 25th

Time: 11am-12pm

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Celeste

Skill Level: No Experience Needed

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $15 per class or $60 per 5 classes

You have always wanted to knit...now's the time! Learn the basics of casting-on, knitting, purling & binding-off. This is designed as a very beginner course, however can be great as a refresher course as well. Class will run every Sunday, so there is no need to come to every class.

Things you'll need: ..to be ready to learn

Finishing - Focus on Seaming

Dates: Thursday, July 1st

Time: 10-11am

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Elaine

Skill Level: N/A

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $15

Learn everything you need to know about seaming. Bring your unfinished projects and learn this skill that often makes or breaks a project!

Things you'll need: Unfinished projects or swatches to practice on, darning needle.

Lace Socks

Dates: 3 Fridays, July 9th, 16th and 30th

Time: 10-11:30am

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Celeste

Skill Level: Intermediate

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $65

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Shibui Baby Blanket

Dates: 3 Saturdays, July 10th, 17th and 31st

Time: 10-11:30am

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Celeste

Skill Level: Intermediate

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $65

Working from the Shibui Baby book, get helpful tips from the designer herself on knitting up this adorable baby blanket. The pattern starts from the center and is worked in the round outwards, so the size is easily adjustable, as is the weight of yarn used to make it.

Things you'll need: A copy of the Shibui Baby book, 4 skeins of Shibui Sock, US #5 circular needle 24” and 40”, US #5 dpns

Shibui Baby Dress

Dates: 3 Thursdays, July 15th, 22nd and 29th

Time: 10-11:30am

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Elaine

Skill Level: Intermediate

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $65

Working from the Shibui Baby book, get helpful tips on knitting this adorable dress, including an optional adjustment to work the garment in the round.

Things you'll need: A copy of the Shibui Baby book, 2-3 skeins of Shibui Sock, US #3 circular needle 24”, US #2 circular needle 16”, US #2 dpns

Beginning Lace

Dates: 3 Saturdays, July 17th, 24th and August 7th

Time: 2-3:30pm

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Elaine

Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate. Must be comfortable with directional decreases.

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $55

Don't let knitting lace intimidate you anymore. In this class, you will learn to work from a knitting chart and learn to visualize your knitting based on that chart. We will be making the Springtime Bandit shawl by Kate Gagnon Osborne.

Things you'll need: 4 skeins of The Fibre Co. Terra or 2 skeins Madelinetosh Pashmina, 40" US #9 circular needle, 4 Stitch Markers

Colorwork Vest

Colorwork Vest

Dates: 3 Tuesdays, July 20th, 27th and August 24th

Time: 5:30-7pm

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Celeste

Skill Level: Intermediate

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $65

You will be making the Ivy League Vest by Eunny Jang. Through this project, we will explore different colorwork techniques, including steeking (cutting!) your work.

Things you'll need: A copy of the pattern, 6 different colors of Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift and needles to obtain gauge. Ribbing should be completed before first class.

Creative Crochet

Dates: Sunday, July 25th

Time: 10am-4pm

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Brecia

Skill Level: Beginner Crochet

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $65

Go wild! Creative crochet is fun, quick and easy! Express your love of color and texture. Complete a scarf in one day and all you need to know is the basic crochet stitch. From bohemian to sophisticated, let your personal style shine!

Things you'll need: A variety of yarns in your favorite colors and textures, a size M or N crochet hook and scissors in order to get started

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AUGUST:



Knit 101

Dates: Sundays, August 1st, 8th and 29th

Time: 11am-12pm

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Celeste

Skill Level: No Experience Needed

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $15 per class or $60 per 5 classes

You have always wanted to knit...now's the time! Learn the basics of casting-on, knitting, purling & binding-off. This is designed as a very beginner course, however can be great as a refresher course as well. Class will run every Sunday, so there is no need to come to every class.

Things you'll need: ...to be ready to learn

Fixing Mistakes

Dates: Thursday, August 5th

Time: 10am-12pm

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Elaine

Skill Level: N/A

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $25

Learn to find mistakes in your knitting sooner, and fix them without ripping back. Either bring in a project that has mistakes you'd like to learn to fix or practice fixing common mistakes on a swatch.

Things you'll need: An unfinished project with mistakes you'd like to learn to fix or a 5-6" square swatch in stockinette stitch, seed stitch or a ribbed stitch in a worsted weight, light colored yarn.

Fun With Felting

Dates: Sunday, August 8th

Time: 1-4pm

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Brecia

Skill Level: N/A

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $45

Come learn the ancient art of felting and walk away with one of a kind jewelry. Felting wool to wear is fun and easy enough for the whole family. Kids of all ages will learn to make felt in a variety of forms to create one-of-a-kind, colorful adornments such as bracelets, necklaces and pins. Perfect to go with that hand knit sweater!

Things you'll need: Materials fee of $10.00 includes: wool, jewelry kits and written materials.

Finishing - Weaving in Ends

Dates: Thursday, August 26th

Time: 10-11am

Location: 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Santa Barbara, 93101

Instructor: Elaine

Skill Level: N/A

Class Limit: 8

Class Fee: $15

Lean to hide your ends invisibly without tying knots.

Things you'll need: Unfinished projects or swatches to practice on, darning needle



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.

Brook Rademacher


Brook learned how to knit in April of 2003 after a lifetime of waiting for the needles. She fell in love at first stitch and has continued to expand her knowledge of knitting, crocheting and other fiber arts. Brook designs for her blossoming business, and has an ongoing love affair with cashmere. Brook's passion for knitting and crochet is contagious and inspires those around her to play using two sticks and some string.

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