BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.6.3//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:273@sawneeart.org DTSTART:20190913T150000Z DTEND:20190913T200000Z DTSTAMP:20190716T014619Z URL:https://sawneeart.org/events/amigurumi-crochet-patrick-the-giraffe-wit h-kris-straukas-3 SUMMARY:Amigurumi Crochet - Patrick the Giraffe with Kris Straukas DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nInstructor: Kris Straukas\nFee:  $45.00\n\n What is Amigurumi? Amigurumi is a Japanese term that refers to the beautif ul and artful technique of crocheting stuffed animals\, people and other 3 D objects\n\nThis workshop is for the advanced beginner that is familiar w ith basic crochet stitches\; the Magic Ring\, Single Crochet stitch\, the Increase stitch and Invisible Decrease stitch. Kris will teach you how to crochet ‘in the round” using the Magic Ring and a series of increase a nd decrease stitches to create Patrick the Giraffe! Workshop will include pattern\, with detailed instructions and pictures. If you are unable to fi nish your giraffe during the workshop\, there will be an opportunity to at tend a free open studio session for any additional help needed.\n\nStudent s who need instruction on the above stitches\, Kris has scheduled a beginn er crochet Amigurumi workshop (Please see class calendar).\nLevel -  Adva nced Beginner\nView/Print Class Information and Material List\nMaterial Li st\n-Worsted weight yarn – I highly recommend “I Love This Cotton” b rand\, which can be found at Hobby Lobby. Two colors (I used Buttercup and Pale Denim)\, one skein of each color.\n-Crochet Hook Size E/4- 3.5MM – Many types of crochet hooks to choose from and a personal choice\, I reco mmend a hook with a comfort grip or wood handle.\n-Stitch markers: Size Me dium (I recommend Clover brand markers that look like safety pins) (I will have stitch markers available to purchase for .25 each)\n-Embroidery Scis sors (I will have a few extra pairs for student use)\n-Tapestry needle (I prefer the metal needles\, if using plastic make sure it has a fine tip)\n -Fiberfill stuffing\n-Pins 
(I will have pins for student use)\n-Stuffin g tool (if needed\, usually included in bag of fiberfill)\n-Black Safety E yes: Size 12MM or 10MM (I will have safety eyes available to purchase for .50 a pair)\nGot a question about this class?  Write to Kris:\n[contact-f orm to="kstraukasart@gmail.com" subject="Got a Question for Kris"][contact -field label="Name" type="name" required="1"][contact-field label="Email" type="email" required="1"][contact-field label="Message" type="textarea"][ /contact-form]\n\n[envira-gallery id="40726"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/sawneeart.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2019/03/Kris-Straukas-Bio-Pic-e1552684863708.png?fit=181%2C220&ssl=1 CATEGORIES:Textile LOCATION:Cumming Arts Center\, 111 Pilgrim Mill Rd\, Cumming\, GA 30040\, C umming\, GA\, 30041\, United States GEO:34.210207;-84.132135 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=111 Pilgrim Mill Rd\, Cummi ng\, GA 30040\, Cumming\, GA\, 30041\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X- TITLE=Cumming Arts Center:geo:34.210207,-84.132135 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR