Class – Toy Making (for Intermediate level knitters and crocheters)

Students Will:

• Receive handouts – written directions for independence.
• Materials to make one of several Avalon Springs Farm kits for toys.
• See demonstration and get one on one instruction and guided practice.
• Covered topics include:  working small, crochet vs knit, crochet & knit in same pattern, coping with many parts and pieces, safety eyes and parts, sewn embellishments, stuffing & assembly.
• Open access to our mini-buffet of different fibers and mini-skeins that can be included in your artistic class piece. (With In-person instruction)

Description:

We want you to attain a new skill, enjoy what you’re doing, and successfully create!  We take pride in offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere.  Appropriately sized, accomplishable projects are chosen for student success and matery of a skill.  (Existing project based instruction is separate.)  This class is based on creating one of our toy kits, for example Fiona the Alicorn.

Materials Included & Optional Materials:

INCLUDED:  An Avalon Springs Farm toy kit.  NEEDED or SUGGESTED:  Your favorite set of needles, double points, tapestry needle and crochet hook.   OPTIONAL:  For Free- plenty of additional fiber & mini skeins provided at in-person events only.  For Fees- additional yarn & fiber supplies, buttons & beads,  fleece, roving and locks, tools.

Skill & age level needed:

This activity is good for a wide age range from pre-teen children through adults.  Our suggested age would be 12+ and ability would be, is the student an intermediate or above level knitter or crocheter.  Students will need to be able to know basic knit or crochet stitches, be able to increase and decrease, work on a small scale, basic hand sewing skills, familiar with a chart or read directions.

Class Location/requirements & Distance Learning:

On Location:  Avalon Springs Farm in Mount Airy, MD USA.  Classes are taught in-person and hands-on.  This class is inside the studio.  Facilities include bathroom.  Nothing is specifically handicap accessible, but we are happy to try to accommodate.  For any special needs, please inquire.  We will try.

Vaccination for COVID 19 is requested.  Mask wearing & social distancing encouraged. 

Distance Learning:  We can now offer many classes and activities via live-video (zoom/facetime) for instruction with materials shipped.  This has been an excellent means to work around the fluctuating local pandemic situation.  This is also available for students with mobility disabilities.

If materials are shipped, we will charge $8.00 in addition to class cost.

Schedule & Students:

We schedule all classes and activities by appointment.  Please use the “Contact Us” button to schedule dates and times.

This is a 1 hour activity on TWO dates. (If students need any additional help beyond the scope of the class, we can do some follow up instruction.  Please let the teacher know.)

Traditionally we’ve done small group instruction with as few as one person and up to about 10.   If you are interested in a group activity, please inquire.  Group rates may apply.  Home school & 4-H are welcome.

Students under the age of 16 may need an accompanying adult.

To Sign Up –  Go to our CONTACT tab, please let us know, your name, the number of students, any preferences for dates.  We will then work with you to schedule your class or activity, and then it is suggested you pay.  Payment is due on/before the class or activity date & time.  For cancellations, we ask for a 48 hour notice.