What's New?

Summer Camp 08 Brochure!

Reduced Prices on Summer Class Fees!

Adult Summer Classes are Posted!

2008 Fiber-Arts SUMMER CAMP starts June 16th

Summer Yarns Have arrived!

Monthly Yarn Specials: 10% off:

June - Be Sweet Yarn

July – Needful Yarn & Camp Kits

August - FibraNatura Yarn

In The News

Sister-Arts Studio featured in Chicago Parent April 2008

Donna Palicka featured in Today's Chicago Woman - Aug 2007

Sister-Arts Studio featured in Skyline,
Pioneer Press on Thursday May 3rd, 2007.
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Sister-Arts Studio featured in WTTW's Chicago Tonight -"Fiber Fever" on March 21, 2007
To be posted soon

Sister-Arts Studio: Stitching pieces for Peace
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Special Events

World Wide Knit in Public Day WWKIP
Millennium Park June 14th 12- 4 pm
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Trunk Show – Anny Blatt Baby Patterns & Yarn
August 8th & 9th
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Stitch’N Pitch - Chicago White Sox
August 6th
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Free Knit-Night Demonstrations – June July & August
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Tween "Knit-Night" –
June 17th, July 25th & August 29th
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Store Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday - 9:00 am until 9:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday: Closed
Parties by Appointment

 
Child Classes
Saturday Morning Novice Knitting (7+)
Sister-Art Studio, Inc. invites you to join us for weekly beginning knitting classes! Child alone, child with a Friend or parent & child together!

June, July & August
(3) THREE CLASSES ON
SATURDAY MORNINGS (10:30 - NOON)

Dates:June 14th, 21st & 28th...or
          July 12th, 19th & 26th...or
          August 9th, 16th & 23rd
        
Instructor: Donna Palicka, Owner of Sister-Arts
Class Size: 8 maximum
Ages: 7 to Adult
Summer Special: $80.00 per person (includes all materials)

Class Description: Have you ever wanted to learn to knit but not alone? Bring a friend, child, grandchild, niece or nephew, and learn the art of knitting together. Novice knitters will learn to knit a scarf with bamboo needles and your choice of yarn. In addition we guarantee you a fabulous bonding experience! Child is welcome alone.

New Knitters will learn: Casting on, basic garter (or knit) stitch, purl stitch, binding off, and finishing with fringe.

Adult & Teen Novice Knitting - Beginner
Sister-Art Studio, Inc. invites you to join us for weekly beginning knitting classes! Adults and/or teens are invited.

JUNE, JULY & AUGUST

(3) THREE CLASSES ON
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS (6-8 PM)

Dates: June 18th, 25th & July 2nd (or July 9th)
           July 9th, 16th & 23rd…or
           August 6th, 13th & 27th

Instructor: Donna Palicka, Sister-Arts Studio
Size: 8 maximum
Summer Special: $100.00 per person (includes all materials)
$75.00 without materials

Class Description:
Have you ever wanted to learn to knit but no-one in your family is able to teach you? Novice knitters will learn to knit a scarf with size 11 bamboo needles or a hat with a circular knitting loom. Knitters will choose their own yarn.
Novice Weaving Class - Beginner
Sister-Arts Studio, Inc. invites you to join us for a new beginning weaving class. Students will create a wall hanging sampler or small runner based upon techniques learned in the class.

JUNE, JULY & AUGUST
(4) FOUR CLASSES ON
MONDAY EVENINGS (6-8 PM)

Dates: June 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th  …or
           July 7th, 14th , 21st & 28th …or
           August 4th,11th, 18th, & 25th



Instructor: Natalie Boyett, Chicago Weaving School
Class Size:
6 maximum, 2 minimum
Summer Special:
$125.00 per person (includes all materials required, loom and 100% wool yarn)

Class Description:
Learn the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Students will create a sampler based on a variety of weaving techniques taught in each class. Students will experiment with color and hand manipulating techniques to create interesting weaving effects. Create a sampler that finishes as a wall hanging or small table runner. No prior weaving experience is necessary!
New Class!
Basket Weaving - Beginner
Sister-Art Studio, Inc. invites you to join us for this exciting new basket weaving class! Students will each make one 12” diameter basket .using natural reed, water and ancient basket weaving techniques.

JUNE, JULY & AUGUST
(2) TWO CLASSES ON
TUESDAY EVENINGS (6-8 PM)

Dates: June 17th & 24th
           July 15th & 22nd …or
           August 19th & 26th

Instructor: Natalie Boyett, Chicago Weaving School
Class Size:
6 maximum, 3 minimum
Summer Special:
$70.00 per person (includes all materials)
New Knitting & Felting Class!
Knit & Felt a Monster – Adv. Beginner
Sister-Art Studio, Inc. invites you to join us for this exciting new felting class! Knitters will learn to knit and machine felt an adorable stuffed monster designed by Christina Court. The monsters are knitted in the round with wool and eyelash yarns then felted and finished. Stop by the studio and see our adorable samples named Clementine and Sweetness!

JUNE, JULY & AUGUST
(3) THREE CLASSES ON
MONDAY EVENINGS (6-8 PM)

Dates: June 16th, 23rd & 30th …or
           July 7th , 14th & 21st…or
           August 4th, 11th & 18th

Instructor: Christina Court, Dekvenga Designs
Class Size: 8 maximum
Summer Special:  $90.00 per person
(Class includes pattern, purchase materials at 10% off)

Class Description: Christina has designed these adorable ball-shaped monsters with wool and eyelash yarn bodies and I-cord arms legs & tails. Knitters will learn to knit in the round, knit I-cord, machine felt, stuff and finish. This is a great project for teens and adults. Knitters should know how to cast-on, cast-off, knit and purl.

New Event for Tweens!
Tween Open Knit-Night!
Sister-Art Studio is now hosting summer open knit night for tweens ages 8 to 14! Sister-Arts open knit-night on Thursdays for adults has been a fabulous experience for all. In response to our following of young knitters and crocheters Sister-Arts is hosting an open knit night for tweens ages 8 - 14. The evening includes beginning knitting or crochet instruction, socialization and pizza! Bring your own project or get help starting a new one, all skill levels are welcome. Come with a friend or make a new friend at Sister-Arts Studio!

JUNE, JULY & AUGUST
FRIDAY EVENINGS (6-8 PM)

Dates: June 27th,  …or
           July 25th  …or
           August 29th 

Instructor: Donna Palicka, owner Sister-Arts Studio
Size: 10 maximum, 4 minimum
Ages: Tweens ages 8-14 only
Summer Special: $30.00 per child or $50.00 for twins (Includes pizza & beverage) Purchase knit-night materials at Sister-Arts for 10% off. Reservations and deposit are required for tween open knit-night.

Contact Us
Sister Arts Studio, Inc.
721 W. Wrightwood
Chicago, IL 60614

p_773.929.SASI (7274)
e-mail_info@sisterartsstudio.com

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