Hobbies & Interests

The single crochet (abbreviated as sc) is the most basic crochet stitch for making fabric. All the other stitches are variations on this one. So even if you’ve never held a hook before or don’t know a slip knot from a single crochet, this class will help you pick up basic techniques and tips. Soon enough you’ll be ready to crochet in rows, which is all you need to make a scarf. Please bring a G hook.

Have you been too afraid to learn how to sew? Starting to sew is simple if you go stitch by stitch. Learning how to sew is a “hands on” and “learning by doing” experience. It does take practice to build up skill in order to do all the stitches correctly, but that’s the great part about learning with your new best friend the seam ripper. After you do a few of the projects, you will feel that you can do anything with sewing!

We will cover:

• Sewing machine basics, care and use
• Stitch basics and types
• Fabric and fiber types
• Marking and cutting fabric
• Understanding sewing pattern markings
• Sizing and fitting
• Beginners’ Project: PJ pants
• Finishing stitches and pressing
• Picking out your next project

Supply list:

• Sewing Machine (If unable to bring own machine please let us know, one can be supplied)

After taking Rachel’s first class offering you will now learn how to make a single crochet dish cloth and then learn how to crochet a double crochet dishcloth. Please bring a G hook.

Fruit tree enthusiasts all know it has always been a tradition to prune your fruit trees on the warm spring day, we will show you that you can also prune in the fall. If you have a tree that has been neglected and want to reinvigorate it but are not sure how to properly prune your tree, then this class is for you. This class will cover how to prune a fruit tree, what to look for and then we will have a demonstration.

Do you have a woodlot and want to know how to make the most of it? Is your woodlot just the trees in your back yard that haven’t done very much? Then Looking at Your Woodlot Like a Garden is for you! This class will be an open discussion of what makes your woodlot grow and thrive. We will be discussing the benefits of what your woodlot can do for you, animals and community. We will also touch upon management strategies of what you can do to improve your woodlot for birds, mammals, reptiles and for people. Wear appropriate clothing and bring crampons for better footing.