Our Story
It was 1999 when Robert and Sandra Ciszek opened the doors to Betsy’s Yarn and Tea Shop. The store, named for their daughter, was originally opened to sell the crafts that Sandra and her peers had started making for local markets and fairs, in addition to a variety of yarn, tea and candles. From the beginning, Sandra wanted Betsy’s to be a place where crafters could gather, build community and take knit and crochet classes no matter their skill level. Because of her magnetic personality and ability to make everyone feel welcome, the store grew as more and more people joined classes to learn from Sandra’s expansive fiber arts knowledge. Soon, Betsy’s outgrew the original storefront and moved to its current location in the spring of 2009.
Today, Betsy’s remains a staple in the Lockport community and is still a place for friends and strangers alike to meet and share their creativity.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact the shop at (815) 836-0470 or fill out the form under the Contact tab on this website! We will follow up with details and ask some questions about your skill level, desired projects, and scheduling preferences.
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Lessons and Classes:
Cancellation Policy
To cancel a lesson, please call the shop at (815) 836-0470. Lessons cancelled >24 hours in advance may be rescheduled to another date. We can only reschedule a lesson twice in a row before it is cancelled.No Show Policy
We cannot offer any refunds or reschedule missed lessons with no cancellation call.
Workshops:
Cancellation Policy
If you’re unable to attend a workshop, please call the shop at (815) 836-0470. To receive a full refund, you must cancel your workshop spot one week before the first session. If you cancel up to 24 hours before the workshop’s first session, you may apply your ticket price to another upcoming workshop.
No Show Policy
We cannot offer any refunds or reschedule missed workshops with no cancellation call.