The Yarn Barn of San Antonio

The Yarn Barn is excited to be hosting designer Judee Karchmer’s Needle Deeva hand painted needlepoint canvasses in July. We will feature her work from July 7th to July 28th. Stop by to see the new releases for 2008 and you are sure to fall in love with the whimsical characters and the delightful scenes. You next needlepoint project is waiting for you at The Yarn Barn. Are you looking for something to celebrate Halloween, Christmas or for the new baby arriving soon? Perhaps you want to share your love of needlepoint with someone. We have beginners’ pieces that would make the perfect gift!

Coming to The Yarn Barn on July 25th through August 2nd is the Kuku Doll’s Trunk Show from the International Fiber Collaborative. The International Fiber Collaborative is a place where people who enjoy working with crafts from all over the world express their concerns about world dependency on oil for energy through the arts.

The Yarn Barn is open Tuesday thru Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Mondays for the summer.

We are offering classes for all age groups and interests this summer.

For children ages 6 to 9 we offer “Camp Time at The Yarn Barn”; beginning knitting classes from 1 PM to 2 PM each day for one week, Monday through Friday. Camp fees are $45 and this includes the kid camp materials.
For campers over 9 years old, we will teach beginning knitting from 2 PM to 4 PM each day for one week, Monday through Friday. Camp fees are $50 and this does not include the materials.
Campers will select from a number of fun projects.

For adults, we offer beginning knitting classes on Tuesday evenings from 6 PM to 8 PM or Saturdays from 1 PM to 3 PM. The classes run for 6 weeks. We will work individually with each knitter on a project of your choosing. Class fees are $60 and do not include the class materials.
Felting Classes will be offered in June and July. Evening classes are for two hours from 6 PM to 8 PM Tuesday and Thursday. On Saturday we go felt from 9 AM to 11 AM. Class fees are $45 and do not include the class materials since the projects will vary.
Sock classes are for adult knitters who know how to cast on, knit and purl. Over the six lessons, you will learn an alternate cast on method for socks, dividing on needles and joining, ribbing, turning the heel and much more. Day classes are for one and one-half hours from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Mondays and Wednesdays. Evening classes are for one and one-half hours from 6 PM to 7:30 PM Mondays and Wednesdays. Class fees are $50 and do not include the class materials.

Class sizes are limited for all classes. Contact The Yarn Barn at 210-826-3679 to find out about class schedules and to reserve your spot. Materials must be purchased at The Yarn Barn and our class members will receive a 10% discount on the cost of materials.

Dear Valued Retail Customer and Friend,

Wonderful news! The Yarn Barn of San Antonio is now operating under new ownership. The business will continue to thrive in San Antonio.

More details to come soon. In the meantime, don’t fret, we’re here to stay.