Beginner Classes

Our teachers are able to assist students from beginner level to experienced and beyond! Beginners will learn basic stitches and techniques to start your needle arts journey. Keep coming back to further your needle arts knowledge! Regular classes offers 12 hours of instruction for $50 (six week sessions comprised of weekly two-hour classes). Class enrollment is limited to 12 students per class to assure adequate assistance for each student. Students work on any project(s) they choose. Drop-In students are welcome to join any regular class that has not reached enrollment capacity. Please call in advance to determine availablity of classes and times that work for your schedule. Drop-Ins are pro-rated at $6.00 per hour, with a two hour minimum. Supplies for classes must be purchased from CL Trio.

Please let the staff know if you are a first-time beginner student, and we will place you in a smaller class, so that you are able to receive more attention.

All Classes

Martina Browning

Martina Browning teaches knit and crochet to all levels of knitters. She loves playing with color and textured yarns. Creative finishes are her specialty. She believes that even new knitters and crocheters enjoy learning and using mitered shaping, entrelac and freeform techniques in their creations.

Patty Halan

Patty Halan is a knitter and stitcher extraordinaire. If you stitch, you know she is excellent in putting the right stitch and fiber in just the right place. If you knit or crochet you will want to take a class with her as her specialty is patience with new knitters and getting just the right fit.

Irene Speir

Irene Speir loves to knit and crochet new and exciting projects. She is just beginning to design her own patterns. Her specialty is teaching children and beginners. Her calm demeanor and unending patience make her an excellent choice for both kids and beginners.

Meggan Belanger

Meggan Belanger is an expert in knit, crochet and rigid heddle weaving. She designs her own patterns and loves incorporating beads in a lot of what she designs. She brings a light-hearted and intrepid approach to knitting which instills confidence in even the most hesitant knitter or weaver.

Pam Crosson

Pam Crosson enjoys all the needle arts from Hardanger and needlepoint to knitting and crochet. You will love using one stick or two with Pam. You will always see Pam in one of her hand-knit creations, usually Rowan or SMC.

Sandy Czech

Sandy Czech adores new projects, knitting with beads, felting and she embroiders too! She crochets left-handed and knits right-handed. She teaches both continental and standard knitting methods.

Shay Pendray

Shay Pendray lights up the store weekly on Thursday’s teaching decorative needlepoint. We are excited that once a month on Saturdays she offers a Japanese embroidery class. Please call for dates, times and availability.

Sandy Oden

Sandy Oden is a Master Knitter who really knows her knits and purls. She has designed and completed her own fisherman style sweater, which is drop dead gorgeous! As an experienced teacher, she can assist and advise on any level project, even the most intricate!