Our Instructors
Crafting Community, One Stitch at a Time
At Denton Yarnworks, our instructors are passionate creatives, patient teachers, and dedicated fiber artists. Whether you're learning how to knit, crochet, weave, or start your first project, our team brings a deep love of the craft and a commitment to community. Our classes are beginner-friendly, inclusive, and taught by local experts who make fiber arts fun, relaxing, and rewarding. Looking for a “local yarn store with classes near me?” You’ve found it! Right here in Denton, Texas.
Crochet & Bracelet Weaving
Oli DeMotte
Oli DeMotte is a fiber artist and professional nanny based in Coppell, Texas and has passion for sharing knowledge and building community. Oli's free time is spent crocheting or reading a new book. Oli teaches beginner crochet lessons and private lessons focusing one basic stitches and techniques, and how to read a pattern. You can find Oli at Denton Yarnworks, or contact directly at syddemotte@gmail.com or at 724-554-0687.
Knitting
Sarah Walworth
Sarah Walworth is an author, knitting pattern editor, and industry community leader. She first learned to knit as a child from her mom, but re-learned as an adult when she needed a way to keep her hands busy. It quickly cascaded into re-writing patterns to fit her, learning innovative techniques, and trying all different ways to tension the yarn. She loves to pass on the craft to whomever she can get to hold needles and yarn for a few minutes. You can find her at Denton Yarnworks for group classes, or visit her online at www.sarahwalworth.com, as @tricotedit on social media, and via email at tricotedit@gmail.com.
Schedule a private lesson here: https://calendly.com/sarahwalworth/denton-yarnworks?month=2025-08.
Kid’s Crochet
Reyna Galyon
Reyna is a high school honors student and volleyball player with over four years of crochet experience. When she’s not on the court, she’s experimenting with new stitches or making heartfelt gifts for friends and family. Reyna brings her upbeat energy and love of learning to every Kid’s Crochet class.
Weaving
Kaycee Shipley
Kaycee is a visual designer turned weaver who fell in love with the loom during a creative sabbatical. Her classes blend artistry and mindfulness, creating space for exploration, expression, and connection. Kaycee welcomes you into the weaving world with warmth and curiosity.
