Anybody know where to find a class in Crocheting?

I'd give the 577 Foundation a call. They have a lot of classes, but I didn't see crochet. I'm sure they could point your friend in the right direction, though.

http://577foundation.org/takeaclass.asp

misread that...thought you said crotch-it-ing

VINTAGE YARNS http://www.vintageyarns.com/
Phone #734-854-KNIT (5648)

-it's on Stearns Rd in Lambertville, MI (not far at all...follow Secor across the state line, left on Staerns, shop is on the right in the strip w/ Kroger; takes me 15 min from Sylvania Twp between Wildwood Metropark & the mall)

-most classes are knitting rather than crochet, but it's a great place so i thought i'd still give you the info. and/or you or your friend could at least call them as they would likely be aware of any other local resources/ classes for crocheting. (and/or a decent number of knitters who work at &/or frequent the shop have some crochet aptitude as well which they would likely be glad to pass on during open knitting nights, etc. for the very basics i would be someone who would be happy to help.)

the shop is a sort of "hang out" spot as well (for those working on knitting/ crochet - and sometimes beading - projects, that is). it's very welcoming with couches/ chairs available for anyone to settle down in anytime, a weekly scheduled open knitting night (though the same often happens other times as well), shop workers who are very knowledgeable & generally willing to help anytime, etc. all in all the kind of business i feel good supporting. and no, i don't work for them:)

- as someone who crocheted long before i knitted i'll put in a plug for knitting as well (which i realize is NOT at all what you asked for, so feel free to ignore). re: crocheting, i never took any classes (learned basics from a friend) but made a variety of flat/straight/square stuff (scarves, blankets, etc.) for years; my independent attempts at anything more, though few, were always met with frustration. and yet after only having started knitting in the fall i can already do loads more....not to mention that what i do is much nicer/ cleaner/ crisper (i.e. the edges). it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that i'm a convert! (though am sure that i will still do come crocheting from time to time as well).

i only pursued learning to knit only b/c i'd "always" wanted to make socks & a little investigation revealed that socks are more suited to knitting vs. crochet. obviously i couldn't START with socks so i took the beginners class in the fall (met 3 or 4 times for 2hrs; the end result was a nice looking felted clutch purse) & am now taking the sock class (almost finished with my first sock!!)

hope this helps! and if you or your friend ever check it out & you run into a (generally) sunny almost-30yr-old in a wheelchair it's probably me:-)

cheers,
:-)melissa

p.s. one other thought would be to check out the library. it wouldn't be an always thing there but i know a year or so ago i noticed they had a listing for a learn-to-knit class so it's a possibility...

hmmmm...i have NO clue why three lines of my initial post have a line through them. i'm not going to waste time trying to figure it out but it wasn't intentional, so sorry for the somewhat goofy appearance. it's not the most important info that's "crossed out" but you should be able to read what's "behind" the lines regardless. ah well....

p.s. sorry for the numerous additions but if you or your friend do check out the vintage yarn website be aware that the schedule on the site isn't the most updated. there are many other spring/ summer classes available so if interested call them & they'll be able to give you the dates (&/or there are "hard copies" at the shop)

Billy, it's okay if you want to learn to crochet. You don't have to lay it off on your "friend". She should check at Michael's as they offer classes for different crafts.

Another very good option is to check at local nursing homes. I am not kidding. It is a great way to give something to people who often lack outside contact. I would bet dollars to donuts that you, I mean she, could find someone to teach crochet pretty easily and wind up feeling pretty good about yourself, er herself, in the process.

I guess the part thats "more than rhetoric" is 'baseless supposition'?

Anyway, Thanks Sunfish, the lady who sits beside me here at work actually lives in the Alexis/Secor area, so your idea about Lambertville would be perfect for her and was very interesting to her when I passed it on.

I told her to look for you.

Wow - even in a fluffy post there is no sense of humor. Nevertheless, my suggestion was serious. People living in nursing homes are always looking for companionship and they have a lot of knowledge. She can get her lessons and do a good thing at the same time.

LOL, you automatically assume I wasnt laughing when I typed in baseless supposition? Sorry MTR, I was.

I think that Michaels Crafts used to give classes in it - they offer classes in a lot of things like that - and affordable, cheap.

just as an FYI, the michaels local to me - talmadge & secor - doesn't offer classes of any sort in the realm of knitting &/or crochet. doesn't mean they don't elsewhere &/or that they might not in the future but they haven't any time recently nor in the near future...

mtr, the nursing home idea is pretty neat if it could/ would work. unfortunately some places are so muddled in rules & regulations that actually making it happen might be tough, but in theory it a great idea.

billy, glad the info was helpful/ well-received. i just picked out yarn for my first attempt at a sweater!

cheers,
:-)melissa

My grandma could help you. But she's dead.

toledolen: thanks for posting about the 577. That place looks truly amazing :) can't wait to take the pottery class. Been wanting to throw clay for a couple years now.

quick update...unfortunately vintage yarns is closing:-(. short notice too: it's last day is this friday (4/10).

i'll keep my eyes/ears open & post if i hear of any classes elsewhere...

cheers,
:-)melissa

me again:-) i'm back with some other ideas for crochet &/or knitting lessons/ assistance that sort of fell into my lap.

yesterday's edition of the blade's neighbors' section (at least the west/ fulton version) had some listings that might be of interest. the listings most relevant to those interested in crocheting &/ot knitting (as copied/ pasted from the blade's website) are as follows:

Ottawa Hills Community Education will sponsor spring adult classes on boating safety, yoga, Level 1 golf, and beginner crocheting. Classes are open to nonresidents. For a brochure call 419-537-9852 or go to ottawahills.org.

tHoley Toledo Knitters Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday each month in Epiphany Lutheran Church, 915 North Reynolds Rd. Call: 419-537-9325.

tCrochet Now of the Crochet Guild of America meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd. Call: 419-241-2683.

myself & some others who frequented Vintage Yarns are planning on attending the 3rd wednesday toledo knitting guild at least occasionally.

there were a good number of other listings as well encompassing everything from sewing to origami to photography.

the link to the complete list on the blade's site should be http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090408/NEIGHBORS05/904080404/-1/NEIGHBORS. if the link doesn't work - either directly or by way of copying & pasting - then simply go to the blade's website (www.toledoblade.com) & in the upper left hand corner "latest news" has a drop down menu with a "neighbors" option; once there scroll down & there's an April 8th article/ listing entitled "What's On - West" under which the entire list of activities/ classes/ meetings can be found.

other neighbor's sections (east, etc.) may in fact have other options; i haven't checked.

sorry that the vintage yarns suggestion ended up being a dead end but hope that this additional info is helpful.

cheers,
:-)melissa

here's the specific info on the beginning crochet in ottawa hills (and mentioned in the blade listings in the above post):

Beginner Crochet
May 7, 21 & 28 Thurs.
(no class 5/14)
7:30-8:30 pm OH Community Room
Min: 3 Max: 8
Fee: $30.00, includes supplies for first night’s project
Registration deadline: 4/29/09
If you want an activity that relaxes the spirit and expresses your creativity, let us “hook” you on crocheting. You will begin by learning a slip knot, chain, and single crochet, and how to read a pattern. Then use these skills to make your first project in class: a belt, headband or scarf. Next class, learn the half double stitch and chain, and work on a project of your own choosing. At the final class, learn the double crochet and chain and create your own unique piece. With close instructional help to guide you in your projects, you may find that you are “hooked”!
Instructor: Jeannette Grainger, certified crochet instructor, with over 20 years of teaching experience in area craft stores

as it says in the post above the info re: how to register can be found @ www.ottawahills.org. it is open to anyone (aka you don't have to live in ottawa hills).

:-)melissa