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oscarcatt
Chatty Knitter
USA
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 Posted - 01/14/2003 : 03:52:53 AM
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I was looking for places that sold Koigu yarn online and I came across this link for this school in NY that teaches knitting... It is $155 for 10 classes! It just blows my mind as I can't imagine spending money to learn to knit. 
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pritty
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 01/14/2003 : 07:47:59 AM
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Yep that sounds about right. $15 a class is the norm around here.
Kathy, knitting Mama to Madeline |
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Clara
queen bee
USA
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Posted - 01/14/2003 : 09:27:28 AM
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Here too - actually, I've seen them offered for more, too. But the numbers sound more daunting when you multiply them times 10.
It's nice to know that our knowledge has some value these days! 
Clara
Your friendly Knitter's Review publisher
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BLN3320
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 01/14/2003 : 11:05:40 AM
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It seems to me that it costs at least that here in San Francisco unless you go to the Community College and I am not sure what they charge but it is probably less and over a longer period of time. Beverley
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Hello Knitty
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 01/14/2003 : 11:22:01 AM
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That's very reasonable. Remember, you're paying an expert for their expertise and also it's a business, not a charity. While the price might not fit your budget at the moment, remember this is someone's job and they need to make it worth their time and effort. Why not try to get a friend or relative to help you out?
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Emaruottolo
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 01/14/2003 : 11:54:02 AM
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I think she was actually looking for yarn not lessons.
But anyway, I for one would be willing to pay $15 a class to learn things like: finishing techniques, fair isle knitting, sock knitting and sweater designing. If I did not already know the basics I would also be willing to pay for those classes as well. I agree, this is an art, and we should be compensated as such. I took many tole painting classes and paid a lot in total, but to me that was well worth it for all I learned and the sheer enjoyment of creating in a room with others. In the long run, especially with tole painting, I made so many things that would have cost a fortune if I had to buy it and I enjoy creating things for others.
Just my 
Happy knitting everyone,
Elisa
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elliott
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 01/14/2003 : 12:59:34 PM
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Wow! I guess I got a really good deal when I took lesoons. I took them at a local yarn shop from the owner. It was only $25 for as many lessons as it took to complete a pair of mittins. BTW - the yarn and needles came with for that $25. I'm in a Chicago suburb so I'm used to things being expensive. I guess my teacher was just a generous soul.
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mbmoody
Gabber Extraordinaire
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Posted - 01/14/2003 : 3:26:41 PM
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navyseel
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 01/14/2003 : 8:06:57 PM
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Most of the beginning knitting classes listed here in nyc run for about $85 to $140, up to 4 classes, each 2 to 2.5 hours. That sounds pretty expensive compared to $150 for 10 classes! I was contemplating taking a one-on-one lesson (on color work), and the instructor's rate was $50 per hour. Needless to say, I am holding off till I win the lottery! 
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oscarcatt
Chatty Knitter
USA
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Posted - 01/14/2003 : 10:28:21 PM
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I didn't want to give the wrong impression... In my little mind I always imagined that knitting was something that was passed down from someone in the family or elsewhere to a younger person. I guess that's sort of how I learned to knit... the rest I learned myself because I was knitting left handed. The ladies at the yarn stores I've been to have also always been so helpful with things that it just never dawned on me that someone would need to pay for lessons. I guess I would be willing to take lessons if I had to... but it might be hard to decide whether I should spend what little money I have on lessons or nice yarn.
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Clara
queen bee
USA
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Posted - 01/15/2003 : 08:40:49 AM
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Mmmmmm, you said the magic words! If I absolutely had to choose, I suppose I'd rather fudge my way along lessonless and splurge on yummy yarn.
BTW, did you find a good Noro source? I do know that Carodan Farm sells a good variety - http://www.carodanfarm.com.
Clara
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Dot
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
350 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2003 : 4:49:27 PM
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Celia (and other NYC knitters)--The Knitting Salon in Park Slope offers a few one-off classes for $22 plus materials. Cable, Intarsia, and DPNs. There are some other two-class offerings for $30-something. The "plus material" is new for the one-offs. Last fall I took a cable class and a dpn class. Each was $25 and no material fee. Brought my own yarn. Prophet, the owner, is a good and patient teacher. They've just moved to their new location but I'm sure it's as cozy and welcoming as the original shop. Check it out at: http://www.theknittingsalon.com
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BLN3320
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 01/15/2003 : 7:57:34 PM
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Hi: Earlier today I was thinking of this site when I picked up a cooking class brochure that had come in the mail. You want to talk about expensive--this is unreal, $75 for a single class and all you get to eat is a small, verrrrrry small taste. At $15.50 a class these knitting classes are a bargain. Years ago a local hospital had a fund raiser, a week of cooking classes with Julia Child. Who could resist particulary with the strange price of the classes. You could take all 5 classes--2-1/2 to 3 hours each, for $45 or one class, you picked the day, for $25 each. I think they were hoping to get a lot of one or two class takers. A friend and I took the whole week. It was wonderful. Couldn't afford NOT to take them. Take care. Beverley
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achrisvet
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USA
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Posted - 01/15/2003 : 9:15:12 PM
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I paid $25 for a single class on seaming and it was worth every penny. Anoter LYS is advertising single lessons for $25 to 30 on things like making socks, making them on circulars, finishing techiniques, etc.
I would certainly want to know hat topics were covered before committing to 10 lessons!
See my completed projects!
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BLN3320
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 01/15/2003 : 9:46:43 PM
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Hi, Jennifer: It just dawned on me that you might be put off by everything that has been said here. Please know that we all like you and are just expressing our opinions on the way things are where we happen to be. Take care. Beverley
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oscarcatt
Chatty Knitter
USA
147 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2003 : 10:10:28 PM
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Not put off at all... It did take me several tries to get the sock right with the fingering weight yarn, but I did it... now I'm wondering if the frustration would have been worth a class. Of course, I don't think they could tell me right out the things I want to know, like how many stitches I would need for this other fingering weight yarn that looks much thinner than the Koigu that I've used.... I know... I want lessons on how to avoid the tedious stuff we all hate doing, like checking gauge!
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BLN3320
Permanent Resident
USA
3808 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2003 : 10:46:14 PM
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Oh, Jennifer, there is nothing more tedious than checking gauge. Beverley
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megknits
Sustaining Member
USA
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Posted - 01/16/2003 : 12:04:51 AM
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Oh goody...
It sounds like I've saved such a fortune by just learning to knit from books, that I now have ANOTHER reason to go on a yarn buying spree!!! 
Yay! Thanks for yet another rationalization!
Meg
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oscarcatt
Chatty Knitter
USA
147 Posts |
Posted - 01/16/2003 : 02:13:23 AM
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Oh, Jennifer, there is nothing more tedious than checking gauge. Beverley
Bev
Yep, and I actually did it for the sock, but did not know that when I knit in the round i would knit so much tighter! Whoops!
The Twisted Sisters Sock workbook talks about checking gauge in the round, but it is obviously much easier for them because it's with roving they've spun... instead of an expensive skein of yarn from the store. Without having used a yarn, I tend to worry if I can make it to the toe without running out!
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oscarcatt
Chatty Knitter
USA
147 Posts |
Posted - 01/16/2003 : 02:30:14 AM
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Oh goody...
It sounds like I've saved such a fortune by just learning to knit from books, that I now have ANOTHER reason to go on a yarn buying spree!!!
Meg, you should see me trying to learn from books. I basically learned to knit on my own, with a little help from my right-handed mom. Now that I'm trying to learn to do different sorts of bind-ons, stitches, etc etc, I'm having the worst time! I have the Vogue book of knitting. The pictures confuse me. I don't know if it's just because I'm a leftie or what... but they do have leftie instructions for simple purl and knit stitches and I look at the pictures and have no idea what they are doing either! I couldn't figure out the suspended cast off to save my life!
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Lissa
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 01/16/2003 : 07:26:15 AM
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Does anyone live close enough to Jennifer to meet her somewhere and give her a hand? I hate to think of someone getting frustrated when just seeing the action in...well, action would likely make it all click for you. Where do you live, Jen?
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