Party at Sheepish

Trying to think of a unique idea for an upcoming birthday? Book a knitting lesson party with us!

Here are some photos from a recent party we hosted for a girl named Fiona who was turning eight years old. The birthday girl and five of her friends came to Sheepish on a Saturday afternoon and spent an hour learning to knit with us.

The guest of honor

Six new knitters!

The cost for a one-hour party is $30 per person, which includes the lesson, yarn, and needles. We encourage you to bring your own refreshments if you wish. Fiona's family brought pizza and popsicles.

These ladies are some of our youngest students, but why not consider a party like this for adults, too? And why limit the festivities to birthdays? Think about baby showers, or any occasion that calls for good times with friends.

Do you have an idea for a lesson party? Give us a call at 404-377-6875. We'd love to plan something fun with you!

Book a lesson with us!

One of the most frequently asked questions we hear from new customers is, "Do you give classes?" So for those of you who aren't familiar, we thought we'd remind everyone know how our lessons work.

We've experimented with a few different teaching styles over the years, but individual lessons turned out to work best for both student and instructor. With an individual lesson (unlike a group class), we can go at the student's pace--you don't have to worry about trying to keep up with other students or getting bored while you wait for others to catch up with you.

And when we say "individual" lesson, we truly mean individual. When you book a lesson with us, how we use that time is completely up to you. For a total beginner, we'll start with the basics. For others, maybe there's a special skill you want to learn. Or perhaps you want help understanding a complicated pattern. Sometimes, people just need the boost of confidence that comes from having a teacher watch them work on a project and let them know what they're doing right or wrong.

Here are a couple of projects that came out of recent lessons. Jane is wearing her very first hat, and Ann is sporting a cabled cowl that Stacy helped her with. Great work, ladies!

Individual lessons are $25 for one hour, or $40 for a two-hour session. Our scheduling is quite flexible, so give us a call at 404-377-6875 and we'll get you on our calendar!

Lesson FAQs

Since we joined forces with Dekalb County Animal Services, a lot of new people have discovered Sheepish, which is great! Folks who'd never heard of the shop are finding us, and many have told us they've always wanted to learn to knit but just haven't gotten around to it, or maybe they used to knit years ago but could use a refresher. So to inform these newcomers (and maybe some regulars, too), we've put together a handy FAQ list about our lessons.

Do you teach classes?
Yes, we do! Our instruction style is more of a "lesson" system than a "class" system. We prefer to teach students one-on-one rather than in a group class setting. That way, we can work at the individual student's pace and focus on exactly what YOU want to learn.

When are your lessons?
Our teaching schedule is very flexible. There is no set calendar of classes, so we can schedule your lesson when it's convenient for you--weekdays or weekends. During the summer, we're closed on Mondays. Other than that, we can schedule your lesson any time during our business hours (except during Tuesday Knit Night). Just give us a call at 404-377-6875 and we'll get you on our calendar!

How much does a lesson cost?
$25 for a one-hour lesson; $40 for a two-hour lesson.

What topics do you cover?
We tailor our lessons to cover whatever you want to learn. If you're a total beginner, we'll start with the basics. Maybe you want us to teach you a specific skill, like lace knitting or fair isle--we can do that. Perhaps a particular project is giving you trouble and you need help figuring out what to do. Basically, that hour (or two hour block) is yours, and we can use it however you would like.

Do you teach kids?
Yes! Of course, all kids have different attention spans and motor skills, but generally speaking, around age nine is a great time to start knitting or crocheting. Depending on the student, we usually recommend breaking a child's lesson into two half-hour sessions on different days.

If you have any other questions that we didn't answer here, please let us know. Summer is a great time to book lessons with us--things are less hectic around the shop, and you can get a head start on some projects for fall and winter!