Coldwater Collaborative

Lakeside Yarn Studio on the Shores of Lake Minnetonka

347 Water Street, Excelsior, Minnesota 55331
Phone (952)401-7501   info@lakesideyarn.com

Store Hours:
Monday - Wednesday   10am - 6pm
Thursday   10am - 8pm
Friday - Saturday   10am - 6pm
Sunday   12pm - 4pm

Classes

Class Descriptions

Anything Goes

Anything Goes classes are offered multiple times a week! You can sign up for one class at a time, or a series. We do require that you pre-register at least 24 hours in advance. These sessions are limited to those who have projects purchased at Coldwater Collaborative and are limited to 5 people in any session.
Fee: $13 per class

Mondays: 10am-Noon with Bridgit
Wednesdays: 10am-Noon with Becky
Every other Wednesday beginning January 11th: 2pm-4pm with Becky
Fridays: 10am-Noon with Pam
Saturdays: 10am-Noon with Coldwater Staff

Beginning Knitting

Now offered in 4 week sessions! During the first two classes, you will learn to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, and cast off. At the 3rd class session, you will pick out an easy project, learn to read basic knitting instructions and fix some common mistakes. You will then work on your chosen project for the remainder of the course. The class will be taught by Coldwater Staff.
Fee: $56 per session

Saturdays from 2-4pm: January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Every Knitter Needs Some Skills

Join us on the weekends for our skills seminars. Class size is limited to 5 people and your space must be reserved the day before. Please bring two 4” square stockinette stitch swatches to each class in a light colored worsted weight yarn, either on holders or still on the needles.
Fee: $20

Continental Knitting: Learn a faster way to knit than throwing!
  • Sunday, January 8th, Noon-2pm

Oops! Now What? Correcting Common Mistakes

  • Sunday, January 22nd, Noon-2pm
  • Sunday, February 19th, Noon-2pm
Finishing Techniques: Conquering the Dreaded Assembly
  • Sunday, February 26th, Noon-2pm

All About Sox!


knit socks

Anything Goes with this sock class! Take your pick and bring any of your sock projects and questions. Magic loop, toe up, two at a time, pattern help, anything you would like to do with creating great socks during this two hour session.
Fee: $13 per 2-hour session

Every Tuesday from 10am-Noon beginning January 3rd


My First Sweater


knit socks

“I’m never going to knit a sweater!!” This is the class to change all that. Knit a simply constructed sweater in an easy care yarn (Berroco’s new Vintage Chunky) to fit YOU!
Fee: $52

Alternate Wednesdays, January 4th, 18th, February 1st, 15th from 2-4pm

Private Lessons

If you want the undivided attention of an instructor, or need help on a project that was purchased at another yarn shop or online, we are happy to set up a private lesson for you at the rate of $10 per half hour. Please call at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your time

Open Knit / Light Help Sessions

Every Thursday, 5-8pm
These free “light help” sessions are also limited to those who need help on projects purchased at Coldwater.

Drop In Help

If you have been in the shop lately, you know it is a BUSY time of year! However, we are always happy to pick up a dropped stitch, clarify a pattern instruction, check a gauge, etc.

Class Calendar

Class Policies

A minimum of three (3) students is required for a class to run as scheduled. Please call in advance to hold your place. A 50% deposit is also required, refundable up until one week before class. All materials must be purchased at Coldwater Collaborative; however, most classes entitle you to a 10% discount on those materials. Out of consideration to our instructors, makeups are not provided.

If you don’t see a time that is convenient for you, we are happy to set up a private lesson, or a “Build Your Own” class, according to your group’s schedule. Just ask!

Registration Information

The classes always fill very quickly. To ensure a spot, call us with your credit card number or better yet, come see us in the shop. The shop phone number is 952-401-7501

Refund Policy

Our classes require a minimum of three students.  We will notify you by phone if there aren’t enough students.  Cancellations by students must be made at least a week before the class starts in order to receive a refund.  After that date fees are not refundable or transferable.

Make Up Policy

Sorry, but we do not allow students to make up classes.  If you are unable to come to all the classes then please consider scheduling a private lesson.