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 five
years ago: Atelier Marin.

Amanda's yarn store is spacious, bright and filled with
gorgeous yarns, books and accessories.  She also offers
classes in knitting and crochet.  Her class schedule and
more info can be viewed at www.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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ATELIER YARNS