What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Over three weeks we will learn to crochet three cute tree ornaments for the Holiday Season. Each ornament will have either simple instructions to follow, or a diagram pattern, which we will look at together and learn to understand how to read patterns. Our first ornament is simple, creating a tree shape using green yarn, or any colour you like. We will learn the balloon stitch to create a 3D effect for our tree. In week 2 we will step up a level, creating a Santa hat, complete with a mini Pom-pom on the end. We will work in the round, with red and white yarn, or other colours if you prefer something a little bit different. For our final class, we will create a snowflake, using two shades of yarn together - one white, and the other a colour of your choice. We will look at how to understand the traditional pattern of Aran - also known as Fairisle - designs to create a beautiful intricate snowflake. By the end of this course you will have three little ornaments to hang on the tree! Please note: This class requires knowledge and competency in crocheting. It is not a beginners class. Please ensure your learner is able to confidently complete single, double, and triple stitches, in addition to working in the round.
Other Details
Supply List
Yarn in green, red, white, and any other colours you like. Avoid chunky yarns Crochet hooks, size 4-6 ideally
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Northumbria University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Newcastle
I'm a qualified teacher, experienced in teaching English, History, Music, and Art. I home educated my two children, who are now at university, and I have taught in mainstream schools, and in Special-Ed schools.
I have also taught piano, guitar, singing, and music theory, taking students through grade examinations.
I am experienced in teaching the British GCSEs, and through home-schooling, I taught my own children using American curriculum. I teach Language Arts, English Literature and Language, Creative Writing, Poetry - both writing, and reading, and many other fantastic and interesting topics.
I teach writing skills using the Writing Revolution techniques, and have seen students improve their writing skills rapidly using some of the techniques applied.
In addition, I worked as a graphic designer for 10 years, working from home, and offer graphic design and video editing classes, using Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and soon, Affinity creative suite.
Growth Mindset is very important in my classes, and I encourage it in all learners - Growth Mindset is the belief that even if you can't do something or don't understand something, then you CAN learn how to do it or understand it. Growth Mindset says "I can't do it YET, but I can learn." Learning happens through making mistakes, and then modifying your approach, changing what you do, to improve. I encourage all learners to try, and to feel comfortable making mistakes, because that's how we all learn.
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Live Group Class
$60
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-6 learners per class