Classes: Winter 2024

The rigid heddle loom is very lightweight, portable and easy to use. In this class you will learn to warp the loom, weave a sampler and basic finishing techniques. Includes use of a rigid heddle loom for the day. Please bring your lunch.

Skill level: Beginner

Creative warping and the use of 2 shuttles makes for a stylish pillow! Students will learn how to warp and weave this piece. They will see the sewing process, but will need to finish weaving and sewing at home. The finished pillow cover will fit an 18” x 18” pillow form.

This class requires a minimum 24” rigid heddle loom, 15 dent reed (please let us know at time of registration if you need a to order a reed), 4 shuttles, packing material (paper or warping sticks) and extra warping sticks (at least 5), painters tape and magic marker, as well as all the usual weaving paraphernalia.

Skill level: Students must be comfortable warping their loom independently.

In this series of 3 classes, you’ll learn how to make your first pair of socks with a classic cuff-down heel flap construction.

Class 1: Casting on, knitting in the round with double pointed needles, ‘Sock 101’ lecture
Class 2: Turning the heel
Class 3: Working the toe

Materials to Bring: 3.25 mm double pointed needles, darning needle, and locking stitch markers (at least 6).

Skill level: Advanced beginner. Must already be confident with the knit stitch, the purl stitch, increasing with Kfb, and decreasing with SSK and K2tog.

Skill level: Beginner

Learn two colour stranding while creating the Fire in the Sky hat. This workshop will help you work: two colours without tangling, and corrugated ribbing. We will also explore the colour principles that make Fair Isle designs effective and understand the ins and outs of yarn dominance.

Please bring: Your completed homework and your lunch (coffee & tea will be provided)

Skill level: Intermediate – Must be familiar with knitting in the round. Demonstrations will be on a circular needle.

Skill level: Intermediate

Do you want to learn to knit but want some in-person help getting started? No problem! In this class, you’ll learn the basics of casting on, working the knit stitch, and binding off while making your first scarf.

Skill level: Beginner

Understanding how knitted fabric goes together is essential for
finding and fixing goofs.

Long promised, this class is for knitters who ask why. We learned
how to knit certain things but not why it works. Why do decreases
lean left or right? Why do stitches twist? Why is make 1 right
anyway?

In this workshop we’ll consider the knit stitch from several
perspectives. We’ll start with how the stitch is mounted on the
needle and then consider:

• Front and back
• Right side up and upside down
• Direction of yarn
• Slipping, twisting, decreases and much more

We will not be making a project. We will simply play – no pressure, no deadlines, just fooling around with yarn and needles.

Please bring: 5 or 6 mm circular or double pointed needles and detachable stitch markers.

Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate (must have knit 5
or more projects).

Skill level: Advanced Beginner

Create your own unique tapestry using the traditional technique of needle felting. Bring a photo of your favourite landscape or work from provided samples. Needle felting experience is not necessary but would be considered an asset. Inspired by the work of Emily Carr.

Skill level: Beginner

Join Leslie for a fun day of felting a great little grab ‘n go beanie. This beanie will be created using soft merino wool in your choice of colour from merino that is available in the store. There will be some assorted fibres for you to use to create the design layer. Such a versatile addition to your winter outdoor wardrobe….it can be worn in a variety of styles and is even reversible!

Please bring along a large bowl or small bucket, 2 large towels, non-fabric scissors, an iron and your lunch.

Skill level: Beginner

Create a unique wall hanging while learning the craft of tapestry weaving.  Learn how to set up a frame loom as well as a number of basic weaving techniques and finishing skills.

Skill level: Beginner

Learn to weave plain weave and waffle weave in the same project! In this class you will learn how to use pick-up sticks in a way that will easily allow you to weave up a beautifully textured scarf as well as pick up lots of tips to improve your weaving skills.

Homework required: students will come to class with their loom warped.

The class requires: a minimum 18” rigid heddle loom, 15 dent reed (please let us know at time of registration if you need a to order a reed), 2 pick-up sticks at least 20”, 1 shuttle, extra warping sticks (at least 5), darning needle, painters tape and magic marker, as well as all the usual weaving paraphernalia.

Skill level: Students must be able to warp independently and have experience with pick-up sticks.