Are children allowed to register for your classes?
Our classes are for ages 16 and up, as we cannot keep up with the demand for our adult classes and therefore can not expand into children’s classes, which require a different format and instructor training. We have many options locally for children’s craft courses, including: Kid Create Studio, the Art League, Alexandria Parks and Recs Department and the Alexandria library system.
How many students are in your classes?
Our Introduction and “Beyond Basics” classes are small, with six students at the most. Our intermediate and advanced classes could have 8-12 students.
Where are the classes located?
Our classroom spaces are on the second floor of our two-story historic building.
If you cannot climb a flight of stairs, please contact the shop when registering for a class or event so that accommodations can be made.
Which level class should I take?
We offer classes for every level of knitter, crocheter and spinner…even those who haven’t yet picked up needles, hook or spindle. Each class has a “rating” that indicates the skills that you must have to take the class. Each course then lists the skills that you will learn. If you still aren’t sure, just shoot us a text! 703-664-0344
Are supplies included in the class fee?
While supplies are not included in the price of the class, we find that almost all of our classes can be taken with between $15 and $30 in supplies. Our shop offers various yarns and needles to fit many budgets and fibre preferences. Students will receive a 5% discount on class supplies and anything else purchased at that time. Just let us know when you check out that you are in one of our classes! And our introduction to knitting and crochet students get a 10% discount to welcome you into the fibre fold!
Do I need to register ahead of time?
YES. Payment is due upon time of registration. We are unable to hold spaces in classes and workshops without prepayment.
What is the cancellation policy?
Class fees are not refundable unless changes are made 72 hours before the start of the class. To request to cancel your registration, please contact the shop at least 72 hours before the start time and indicate whether you want to transfer to another session, get a full refund or have a store credit.
Should fibre space have to cancel or reschedule a class due to insufficient registration, inclement weather or other venue or instructor issue, full refund will be provided.
Can I bring my…(dog, kid, partner, elderly grandma)…
Only those registered for the class may attend the class. Since most of our classes occur after store hours, we can not allow anyone in the shop who is not registered for a class. If you traveled with someone to Alexandria, there are several coffee shops and cafes nearby where they can wait during your class. Due to the potential for disruptions and distractions, please do not bring your children or pets with you to class.
What if we have terrible weather?
fibre space™ follows the Federal Government and also local City of Alexandria when determining whether to cancel classes due to poor weather conditions. If these agencies close for weather, we will certainly delay or reschedule classes for that day. If we do not reschedule classes, but you do not feel comfortable commuting in the weather, please contact the shop to find out when you can come in to get help on your project due to the missed class.
What if I have to miss one of my classes?
You can stop by our Thursday night “Stitch in Space” for free help. Whenever possible, we will arrange for you to attend a different class taught by the same instructor, but only if that class is not full. We want to be sure that no more than the appropriate number of students are in any given class. We also have a weekly independent study that students may attend if they need to make up class time. It is currently on Saturday mornings.
What if the class I want is full?
If the class that you want to take is full, simply add yourself to the waitlist in our events software. We will notify you when a space becomes available.
