First off, our apologies for some of the broken links. A few of our favorite sites have reorganized, and some others are having ISP problems. cleaning up as we can.

Anyone is free to use these pages to learn to tat. If you'd like to join our live lessons (conferences on Chatzy using your browser) sign up for Georgia's Tatting Class announcement-only email list. Details are here. Georgia will reply to you with the address of the chat room.

Also, we have a separate discussion list for beginners to voice their questions about the lessons, or learning tatting in general. Details are here http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newshuttlesandneedles/ (click "Join this group.")

No fees, just tatting fun! This site was written and is maintained by volunteers, just as the class is run by volunteers.

Class is held on Thursday nights at 3pm and 9pm (ET). We need to start on time to make sure no West Coasters miss dinner, and East Coasters can go to bed on time :). So please log in a little bit early and enjoy some open chat too.

Class sets run a few times per year with a break during North American summer with breaks between to allow for extra help by class members before moving up to the regular Monday night classes held by Georgia.

Meet and Greet: January 7, 2010
Lesson 1: January 14, 2010
Lesson 2: January 21, 2010
Lesson 3: January 29, 2010
Lesson 4: February 4, 2010
Super Bowl Sunday Special Event February 7, 2010
Lesson 5: February 11, 2010

Two week break
Meet and Greet: March 4, 2010
Lesson 1: March 11 2010
Lesson 2: March 18, 2010
Lesson 3: March 25, 2010
International Tatting Day April 1, 2010 - patterns sought; theme Fish
Lesson 4: April 8, 2010
Lesson 5: April 15, 2010

Meet and Greet: April 22, 2010
Lesson 1: April 29, 2010
Lesson 2: May 6, 2010
Lesson 3: May 13, 2010
Lesson 4: May 20, 2010
Lesson 5: May 27, 2010

Meet and Greet: Sept. 23, 2010
Lesson 1: Sept. 20 2010
Lesson 2: Oct. 7, 2010
Lesson 3: Oct. 14, 2010
Lesson 4: Oct. 21, 2010
Lesson 5: Oct. 28, 2010

Meet and Greet: Nov. 4, 2010
Lesson 1: Nov. 11, 2010
Lesson 2: Nov. 18, 2010
Lesson 3: Dec. 2, 2010
Lesson 4: Dec. 9, 2010
Lesson 5: Dec. 16, 2010

June, July, and August Special Summer Events watch for dates.

We will have 5 special events. The times will be announced on nsan and the google tatlist.The first 2 Georgia hosts and does patterns everyone can follow The Super Bowl of Tatting on February 7, International Tat Day on April 1The 3 summer events I host and the patterns are a stretch with a “new” or “unique” skill that everyone can do.Dates will be announced.
June Special Event for Beginners June 3, 2010 Christmas in July Special Event for Beginners August Special Event for Beginners

Regular Class times: Afternoon Evening
Eastern 3PM 9PM
Central 2PM 8PM
Mountain 1PM 7PM
Pacific 12Noon 6PM
World Clock : Check your local time with the World Clock

US Time changes April 1/Nov. 30, 2010). The April time change springs forward 1 hour and the time falls back 1 hour in November.

Computer tools for online class: You have them if you are reading this page on line: your favorite Internet browser.

Because of the restricted class time, and amount of information to be covered, we ask that you please check this site and read/look at the classes during the week prior to class. This will allow for us to move along faster, as well as give you time to think about the class and questions you may have for us. Afternoon and evening sessions cover the same material but often different questions. You can attend either or both sessions.

PLEASE Bring these Items to EACH Class:

Shuttle or Needle
2 Colors of thread (nothing fancy... thicker is better to start)
1 Small crochet hook (shuttles may have this on the tip)
1 pair scissors or other thread cutting tool
1 notebook to hold your printouts/samples

Also, Check out the Completed Homework page! Scans from our students will be posted as we receive them. If you have scans you would like to include please send them to us! Let's show off what we are learning!

Also, if you notice any broken links or info that needs to be changed in ANY way please email the teachers. We want to make this site easy to navigate for everyone!

A big THANK YOU to Anita who originally wrote most of the content of these pages in 2006, and to Mimi and Katia for their additions. Cynthia and Jane and AnneB are building on it.

Contact the Teachers

Cynthia: brasthatfit at yahoo dot com
Jane: stujane82 at embarqmail dot com
AnneB: solurab at online dot no
Georgia Seitz: AKTATTER@aol.com