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Learn to Knit at Casa Belvedere! An eight-week program for adults and teens 13+

Mondays, April 17 to June 19, 2023, 5 to 6:30 pm
(no classes May 1 and Memorial Day) 

$210 members, $240 non-members 

In these classes, you will learn how to hold knitting needles and yarn, and you will learn all the basic knitting stitches: Casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, ribbing and binding off.  Specific materials needed for each lesson are listed below, with links to Michael’s online at the bottom of the page. Students should bring the required materials to each class.

Week 1: Casting On & Knitted Swatch & Binding Off: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 20 stitches. Materials needed for Week 1:

• size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
• one skein of yarn
• scissors

Week 2: Purl Swatch: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 20 stitches. Materials needed for Week 2:

• size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
• one skein of yarn
• scissors

Week 3: Ribbing Swatch: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 30 stitches. Materials needed for Week 3:

• size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
• one skein of yarn
• scissors

Week 4: Hand Warmers: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 36 stitches. Materials needed for Week 4:

• size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
• one skein of yarn
• scissors

Week 5: Second Hand Warmer: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 36 stitches. Materials Needed for Week 5:

• size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
• one skein of yarn
• scissors

Week 6: Basket Weave Scarf: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 35 stitches. Materials needed for Week 6:

• size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
• one skein of yarn
• scissors

Week 7: Basket Weave Scarf: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles.

Materials needed for Week 7:

• size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
• one skein of yarn
• scissors

Week 8: Basket Weave Scarf/Students Choice. Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles or needles to fit Student’s Choice project. Materials needed for Week 8:

• appropriate size circular bamboo knitting needles
• number of skeins of yarn for project
• scissors

Learn to Crochet at Casa Belvedere!
Mondays, 7 to 8:30 pm
$210 members, $240 non-members 

Learn how to crochet and discover a relaxing hobby you will enjoy for life! Crochet is portable – you can always have a project with you on the go. If you can hold a pencil, you can crochet. You will learn how to comfortably hold a crochet hook and the yarn, you will learn the basic crochet stitches; the chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet and double crochet and as you progress we may get into the shell stitch as well. Specific materials needed for each lesson are listed below, with links to Michael’s online at the bottom of the page. Students should bring the required materials to each class.

Lesson 1: CHAIN STITCH: Using the small hook (B or C) and cotton thread, students will learn the chain stitch, then string beads to create a necklace or bracelet. Materials needed: Size B or C crochet hook (metal recommended), 1 Ball of Aunt Lynda’s Classic Cotton Thread (lighter colors recommended – not black.)

Lesson 2: SLIP STITCH: Using cotton thread and a piece of fabric, make a coaster using the slip stitch and chain stitch. You will also learn the picot stitch. Materials needed: Size B or C crochet hook (metal recommended), scissors, 1 ball of Aunt Lynda’s Classic Cotton Thread (lighter colors recommended – not black), Teacher will supply a square of sturdy fabric or felt.

Lesson 3: Single Crochet swatch using yarn. Materials needed: Size H or I Crochet hook, scissors, 1 skein worsted weight yarn, (i.e. Red Heart Super Saver, Caron One Pound, Caron Simply Soft or Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice).

Lesson 4: Double Crochet swatch using yarn. Materials: Size H or I Crochet hook, scissors, 1 skein worsted weight yarn, (i.e. Red Heart Super Saver, Caron One Pound, Caron Simply Soft or Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice).

Lessons 5, 6, 7 & 8: Student Driven. Students (with help from the teacher) will decide what type of project they would like to work on. Projects could be a scarf, snood, granny squares, bag or basket or other ideas students may have. Materials needed: Appropriate sized hook, scissors, yarn needle, worsted weight yarn and project ideas/pattern.

About the instructor: Margaret Rucci is a first-generation Italian who learned to sew, knit, crochet, cook and all that good stuff from her maternal grandmother, her Nonna and her mom. Margaret teaches hand stitching to high school students during the day and loves teaching and sharing her crafty passions by night.

Materials needed for this program: Be sure to bring materials to each class. You can purchase supplies at any craft store or online. Here is a list with live links to Michael’s, or bring what you have from home.

• Scissors: ($3.99 1 per each person)
• Hooks: B or C & H or I ($2.49 -2 needles per person)
• Thread: ($4.99 one roll per person)
• Big Eye Needles: ($2.69 4 needles per pack)
• Beads: ($4.99 one string per person)
• Yarn: ($5.99 one skein per person, or as determined by project Lesson 3)
• Steel Yarn Needles ($.99) OR Plastic Yarn Needles ($.99)

Candlelight Dinner and Concert: “Two Guitars as an Orchestra” by MoNo Guitar Duo
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
7 pm to 10 pm
$90 members, $100 non-members

All-inclusive Live Concert and Dinner; price includes buffet dinner, wine and gratuities.

Experience a magical evening in a room filled with candlelight while enjoying the music of Italian Giuseppe Molino and Polish Anna Krystyna Nowicka. “Two Guitars as an Orchestra” is a romantic musical journey where they share all the richness and elegance of two classical guitars with the audience.

The concert begins with pieces that represent their roots – all original works for guitar duo written by Italian, Polish and Spanish composers. It continues with the sweetest and most passionate sounds from Italy, Spain and South America, which includes their transcriptions of works by Rossini, Morricone, Piazzolla and more.

“Like full-bodied wine, we want our performances to deliver a myriad of emotions sip by sip. This is how we wish to communicate our passion for music with the audience.”

CHESS AT CASA BELVEDERE

Learn to play chess with master instructor Louis Fraser
Thursdays, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22 at 4:30 pm

A 90-minute class for all ages: children (age 6 and up), teens, parents, guardians and grandparents will learn together and have fun playing chess. Students will learn the essentials of chess, including vocabulary, rules, etiquette and respect. Parental involvement is welcome and encouraged. Personal chess sets are recommended but are not required.

Chess is played worldwide, including in Italy, where one of the most famous chess games is held annually in Marostica. Click here to learn more.