New Class

After many discussions on the listserv, Eileen has agreed to teach us some new techniques using circular needles. Check out the Current Classes section in the sidebar for details.

Paying Dues

The membership special has now ended. Dues are $5.00 from July to July. All dues paid now will cover you until July 2009. In July, at the annual meeting if you attend or via our website, you will need to pay dues again. At that time, you will be covered until July 2010. Membership dues support the organization so that we can bring you more opportunities in the future that directly affect the members.

Classes do require membership in the organization. There may still be some classes offered that do not require membership but these will now be the exception rather than the rule.

If you have questions, please feel free to leave a comment to this post or email the organization at: krafterskorner at gmail dot com (screenreader users, please note this email is spelled out for security measures against spam)

PayPal now available!

You can now pay your membership dues via the blog. The sidebar on the right now contains instructions for becoming a member.

Update

New classes are in the planning stages. Check the sidebar for current classes and check back soon to see what is new.

New Beading Class

Laurie, our beading instructor, has agreed to offer another beginners class.

If you want to know what all the talk is about, check out the class information under Current Classes for all the details.

New Class Posted

Check out the latest class offerings in the side bar.

Knitting in the Round will teach you how to use circular and double-pointed needles. So grab your supplies list and head out to your local yarn shop after you sign up with the instructor.

Be sure to check back for more class postings soon.

Next Rosary Class

The next Rosary class will be Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 8:00 pm EST.

Class Date Change

The Fun Making Soap class has been changed to December 13. Please mark the date and contact your instructor, Joyce, for more information.

ATTENTION BEGINNING KNITTERS CLASS

The final knitting class is scheduled for Thursday, December 11th at 8:00 pm.

Please contact your instructor, Eileen, if you have any questions.

CHAT MONDAYS

Come join us every Monday night at 8:00 pm EST for fun and information sharing about all things crafts. We meet via a telephone conference call and discuss issues related to the division and how others work at their craft from a blindness perspective. Simply call 575 464 6600 and enter the code 27238 when prompted. This is a free service but it is a long distance number. So, if you do not have free long distance (i.e. on a cell phone) it will incur your regular long distance charges.

NEW CLASS

NEW CLASS Fun making soap! December 6, 2 p.m. eastern time Have fun using melt-and-pour soap with some fragrance oils and color if you would like or some of the special additives that are available. You will need at least one mold, 1 pound of melt-and-pour soap, 1/2 ounce of fragrance oil (safe for skin) and if you like, color or glitter, etc. Remember, if you only have one mold, you will have to pour it and leave it to set up. This can take from 2 hours to over night. Other supplies you will need: 2- or 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup, wooden spoon, cookie sheet and microwave. You may melt the soap in a double boiler if you prefer. I suggest you purchase your supplies from www.Brambleberry.com You must contact me by email no later then December 1st to sign up for this class. Send your name, phone number and email address to: Blindhands@aol.com I will send out the phone number and code number for this class on December 5. Come and have fun Joyce Kane

NEW CLASS: Beginner Beading - Choker Necklace

BEGINNERS BEADING: Choker Necklace instructor: Laurie Porter email: freespirit1@tds.net start date: November 21, 2008-6:00 pm CST number of sessions: 1 sign up deadline: You must sign up in order to take the class as the specific information about the conference call and class recordings will not be posted to the list and blog. description: The class involves making a choker style necklace with two strands of seed beads and some larger focal beads and then finishing with your choice of clasps. supplies needed: 1. Seed beads any color in the sizes you desire and will feel comfortable working with, such as size 6 which are the largest seed bead, or subsequent smaller sizes such as 8, 9, 10, or 11. If you are not sure what the sizes feel like, just remember that the corresponding sizes are measured in the number of beads it takes to make an inch. Size 6 seed beads when lined up side by side measures 1 inch. Size 8 seeds require eight beads to make an inch and so on. You should purchase at least 10 grams of seeds. 2. At least ten large focal beads of any style in size 4mm or larger. This is where your artistic flare can work for you. I suggest beads such as faceted round or bicone crystals, gold filled or sterling silver, letter or number, glass (such as dichroic, fire polished, or fuentes), gemstone nuggets or even pearls--the world is your oyster. 3. A clasp size 2.5mm or its equivalent. I suggest using a toggle clasp which has a ring on one end and a bar and ring on the other. Magnetic clasps are good for this project and are easy to fasten. 4. I recommend using the Big Eye beading needles. For those of you unfamiliar with beading needles, the Big Eye needles are easy to thread and require no needle threaders. They look like two pieces of flexible wire attached at both ends that separate and open in the middle. They come in a short and a longer size and either one will work. 5. Bead thread in a neutral color such as Nymo brand size F or any other beading thread in a large size. Power Pro, Fireline, or Spider Wire braided fishing line no smaller than a 10 pound test weight. If you have any questions please email me. If you would like to purchase your supplies online, http//www.fusionbeads.com will have all that you need with free shipping on any order. ***