Let's Go Crafting
About
Let's Go Crafting offers individualized instruction in sewing, weaving, knitting, crochet, jewelry making and embroidery to both kids and adults.
Our studio is an all inclusive, safe, stree-free environment for students to explore and create. While in the studio, we put away electronics and screens and spend time concentrating on our projects and collaborating with each other.
We have a fun time in class and camp deciding what project to on, picking fabrics, yarn, and beads and then mastering the necessary skills. Students enjoy talking, laughing, as well as sharing thoughts and ideas with one another. This is a special place where many friendships are born and fostered.
Let's Go Crafting is a unique space where each student chooses what fiber art they would like to learn and master. The student decides exactly what they would like to create. Whether the creation is from one of the many samples or patterns available or from their own imaginations, together we make it come to life. We have a "go for it" attitude here in the studio - if they can think it, we can make it! There is no project of the day or the week. Each creation is truly theirs and one of a kind.
We believe there are no mistakes in art - there are "personal enhancements"! We believe in gentle guidance and assistance in order to share our knowledge of the skills involved. Students come to Let's Go Crafting to learn, create, have fun, and meet friends.
I'm Connie Butner, lifetime teacher and owner of Let's Go Crafting. I've been working with fiber arts all of my life. I learned to knit from my grandmother before I could read. She learned from her mother when she was a child in northern Italy, outside of Milan. I was introduced to sewing by hand in preschool and my grandmother trained me on the machine at about 4 years of age. I made clothes in elementay school and costumes for my friends and me throughout high school. Since then I have not stopped!! I made my kids' clothing and costumes over the years and still make things for them and their friends today. It is always so much fun to pick fabric (or alter items we already have) to create something from our imaginations. I love all things fiber - knitting, weaving, sewing, crochet, beading, jewelry making, and embroidery. I continue to develop new skills and am working on spinning my own yarn. Yay!!
Once my youngest child started second grade, I decided to share my fiber arts skills with other children and started Let's Go Crafting. That was seven years ago and it's benn a thoroughly rewarding experience. I enjoy bringing the love of fiber arts to my student, which includes children as well as adults.
In addition to teaching and creating, I enjoy hiking with my husband and five kids, camping, backpacking, reading and yoga.
Our website is: https://www.letsgocrafting.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgocrafting/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/LetsGoCrafting/
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Typically we start with the basics and then move forward at the student's pace. Classes are geared to each individual child.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Classes are 90 minutes in length and cost $100 per month. Each class has a maximum of 10 students.
Private lessons are $60/hour with a 2 hour minimum.
Semi-private lessons (2-4) are $45/hour with a 2 hour minimum.
How did you get started teaching?
One of my youngest child's friends asked me to teach them to knit. I worked with this kindergartener every day after school for months. She had a great time! Her mom asked if I would consider teacher lessons - I did and here we are now!
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with children, teens, adults, special ed, and more.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I held a costume making workshop in September and October. Four siblings came and made animal onesies for themselves. When the first one finished, the others all literally jumped for joy and started hugging her. It was just so heartwarming to see them be so happy with their projects and with each other.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Hire someone with an open mind. Things can be done many ways, most of the time there is really no "right" way. Find a teacher who is relaxed and fun - that will make your lesson much more fun.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
All questions are good questions. If you have a question about something, chances are that someone else also has that question.