| Atelier (Ah-TELL-e-ay) is a French word for an artist or designer's studio or workshop. Twenty years ago Grace Cooper realized a dream she had been unwittingly moving towards for 30 years: to open her own yarn store in San Francisco. Sure she had enough yarn to keep her busy for another 30 years, but her passion had always been to share her love of knitting, crochet, spinning and weaving with others. She had been practicing and teaching these crafts her entire adult life and wanted to open her own yarn shop where she could share her passions and the joys of hand crafts with others. So in the Summer of 1991, Grace signed a lease & opened the doors of Atelier Yarns, a warm and inviting shop full of inspiring knitting yarns and accessories from around the world, and accompanied by a vast schedule of classes that caters to knitters of all levels. Several years ago as knitting's popularity began booming again, Grace asked (begged!) her daughter to help her through the hectic holiday season. Those few months turned into a few years as Grace's daughter, Chaele Cooper managed the store, taught classes and brought her own passion for fashion and design to Atelier. Today, it truly does continue to be a family affair as we lovingly support Chaele pursue her own dreams, we are happy to announce that Grace has returned to teaching her famous classes (and enjoying them more than ever) as her neice Amanda Madlener manages Atelier in addition to the new beautiful store she opened in San Anselmo in 2005: Atelier Marin. Atelier Marin is spacious, bright and filled with gorgeous yarns, books and accessories. They also offer a full class schedule for knitting and crochet. Their class schedule and more info can be viewed at ateliermarinyarn.com. We are immensely proud of Amanda and very happy that she has returned to the Bay Area and her family! All of us at Atelier Yarns & Atelier Marin think of it as an extension of our living rooms and welcome everyone with any interest in or curiosity about yarn and hand-crafts to visit and learn more. Atelier's incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff will work with you -- whatever your ability -- to find a project and/or a class that excites and inspires you! |
| Grace Cooper, owner of Atelier Yarns and her neice Amanda Madlener, owner of Atelier Marin. |
| Cousins, Chaele Cooper & Amanda Madlener at the opening of Atelier Marin! |
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