Learn to Crochet 4 Week Series-March 8, 15, 22, 29 from 1-3 PM At W.E.C.A.N Connect & Create, 111 High Street, Waterford, PA This beginner’s 4 week series is a progressive crochet class that will walk you through everything from picking out yarn, choosing the right hook, learning terminology, reading a pattern and creating simple crochet projects. No experience is needed! In these hands-on two hours classes, you will receive all necessary supplies and reference guides to learn basic stitches. You will gain confidence to work on your own between classes to practice the lessons and create items on your own. By the end of the four week beginner’s series, you will have created a few practical items such as: mug rug, coffee cozy, and dish cloth. While creating these fun projects, you will learn valuable skills for future projects. This is a 4 week series and students will be encouraged to practice between classes. Class fee includes all materials. including a starter crocheting set and yarn to complete a few small projects during lessons. Instructor-Linda Wagner I am an FLB Class of 1994 alumnus. I am a mother of 2, stepmother of 7 and grandmother of 15. My passion for crochet started when I has14 years old, my sister in law’s mom (Grandma Jean as we call her) taught me my very first stitch. I didn’t do much during my teen years with crochet, it evolved as I got older. I made various items throughout my adult life, but when I got remarried, I made shawls for the entire wedding party which ignited the flame! I pray when I crochet, so prayers and love are in every stitch. I mentioned this to a friend and she introduced me to Prayer Shawl at St. Joe’s. I joined their ministry. I was there for a couple of years before I realized that my home parish, Blessed Sacrament, did not have a ministry. I talked to Father Phil and Deacon Kevin about the idea and they loved it, so I started a ministry at our parish (Comfort In God’s Arms). I am excited to share my gift of crochet by teaching. I have taught my daughters, niece, grandchildren, stepdaughter and others who have joined the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Also, I have two classes at the moment (Friday evening and Saturday morning) and will add more classes when there is enough committed students for each day.