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Monday, June 5 • 4:00-5:00 pm
Gnocchi making with butter-sage sauce and lots of parmigiano.

Held in the 2^nd floor Galleria studio with views

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)

Monday, June 5 • 7:00-9:00 pm

Homemade gnocchi with homemade pesto

Paint & Sip with Ciao and Cello
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 7 pm; doors open 6:45 pm.
Cost: $70 members, $75 non-members. Price includes one glass of wine.

The Ciao and Cello girls are switching things up and bringing a paint-and-sip experience to Casa Belvedere! Each guest will learn step-by-step how to paint lemons on an 8×10 canvas. Painting supplies are included.

Each guest will receive one complimentary glass of wine. A wine and cheese bar will be open for additional refreshments.

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.

For Women Only: Nutrition through the Cycles
Saturday, June 10 at 11 am

Nutrition Through the Cycles 
Join us for a workshop held by certified dietitian Nicole Scarangello, who will discuss nutritional needs and foods that support women through the menstrual cycle into menopause. She will also demonstrate how to prepare a nutritious salad and offer samples to attendees. 

About the speaker 

Nicole Langone Scarangello is a Certified Dietitian Nutritionist with extensive experience in nutritional science and the culinary arts as a professional chef and product consultant. She studied Culinary Arts at Le Cordon Bleu and holds a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, and is a graduate of Brooklyn College with a master’s degree in nutrition.