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Since January 2026
Instructor since January 2026
Crochet Class for children,
From 36.32 £ /h
I am calm and patient and help you to focus on foundational skills, including reading a simple pattern, identifying stitch types, joining new yarn, and finishing techniques. Focus can be basic stitches like chain stitch, single and double crochet, joining in new yarn, good tension and even edges.
Extra information
Happy to discuss what type of yarn and I can provide needles if required. I can teach at my location for follow up classes.
Location
At teacher's location :
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
Online from Canada
About Me
Crochet and ASL Instructor Biography
My name is Michelle, and creativity has always been woven into my life. I have been crocheting and exploring other crafts since I was young, finding joy, comfort, and self-expression in working with my hands. Crochet is more than a skill to me--it is a language of patience, creativity, and connection that I love sharing with others.
ASL (American Sign Language) is my first language, and I come from a proud Deaf family, with two Deaf parents and several Deaf relatives. Being part of the Deaf and Hearing Communities has shaped who I am and how I teach. I strive to create welcoming, inclusive spaces where communication is clear, learning is accessible, and everyone feels respected and supported.
I have a natural love for teaching and sharing my talents and skills. I am known for being kind, patient, and thoughtful, and I enjoy helping others discover their own rhythm. I believe learning should feel calm, encouraging, and enjoyable--especially when working with yarn and fiber, which can be both soothing and empowering.
I am Autistic and have Asperger's Syndrome, which influences my teaching in positive ways. I value structure, clarity, and gentle guidance, and I take care to meet learners where they are. This allows me to offer a steady, attentive, and compassionate approach to instruction.
I look forward to the opportunity to teach Crochet and ASL and share my creative skills in one or more classes. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please feel free to reach out--I am always happy to connect and create together.
My name is Michelle, and creativity has always been woven into my life. I have been crocheting and exploring other crafts since I was young, finding joy, comfort, and self-expression in working with my hands. Crochet is more than a skill to me--it is a language of patience, creativity, and connection that I love sharing with others.
ASL (American Sign Language) is my first language, and I come from a proud Deaf family, with two Deaf parents and several Deaf relatives. Being part of the Deaf and Hearing Communities has shaped who I am and how I teach. I strive to create welcoming, inclusive spaces where communication is clear, learning is accessible, and everyone feels respected and supported.
I have a natural love for teaching and sharing my talents and skills. I am known for being kind, patient, and thoughtful, and I enjoy helping others discover their own rhythm. I believe learning should feel calm, encouraging, and enjoyable--especially when working with yarn and fiber, which can be both soothing and empowering.
I am Autistic and have Asperger's Syndrome, which influences my teaching in positive ways. I value structure, clarity, and gentle guidance, and I take care to meet learners where they are. This allows me to offer a steady, attentive, and compassionate approach to instruction.
I look forward to the opportunity to teach Crochet and ASL and share my creative skills in one or more classes. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please feel free to reach out--I am always happy to connect and create together.
Education
Grade 12 Diploma: Successfully completed a Grade 12 Diploma, demonstrating a solid foundation in core academic subjects and a commitment to completing secondary education requirements.
Medical Office Assistance Diploma: Earned a Medical Office Assistant Diploma, with training in administrative support, medical technology, patient communication, scheduling, and maintaining confidential health records in a clinical setting.
Medical Office Assistance Diploma: Earned a Medical Office Assistant Diploma, with training in administrative support, medical technology, patient communication, scheduling, and maintaining confidential health records in a clinical setting.
Experience / Qualifications
Lifelong Experience in Crochet and Creative Crafting: Possess lifelong experience in crochet and a wide range of creative crafting projects, reflecting strong attention to detail, patience, creativity, and the ability to follow complex patterns and instructions.
Fluent in ASL (American Sign Language): Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), enabling effective communication with Deaf and Hard-of-hearing individuals and supporting inclusive, accessible interactions in both professional and personal environments.
Fluent in ASL (American Sign Language): Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), enabling effective communication with Deaf and Hard-of-hearing individuals and supporting inclusive, accessible interactions in both professional and personal environments.
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
At teacher's location and via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
Teaching ASL to kids and adults
Weekly classes starting with level 1 all the way to level 9 I believe. Have to see if there is more after that. I'll check with my Mom about that as she will know more cause she teaches ASL herself for many years. My Mom is also deaf. But Levels 1-9 for now then see what happens after that. :)
If you're not a beginner and have taken classes before or know some ASL that's fine we can pick up where you left off and start on a higher level.
Eventually you will learn how to create and sign stories and other things.
We'll play games while I teach you Sign Language and have lots of fun with it.
Every week start off with refresher from the week before and if you have any questions or struggling with some of the signs before we start the new set of words.
Weekly classes starting with level 1 all the way to level 9 I believe. Have to see if there is more after that. I'll check with my Mom about that as she will know more cause she teaches ASL herself for many years. My Mom is also deaf. But Levels 1-9 for now then see what happens after that. :)
If you're not a beginner and have taken classes before or know some ASL that's fine we can pick up where you left off and start on a higher level.
Eventually you will learn how to create and sign stories and other things.
We'll play games while I teach you Sign Language and have lots of fun with it.
Every week start off with refresher from the week before and if you have any questions or struggling with some of the signs before we start the new set of words.
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