Rug Hooking with Margaret Forsey
Saturday, March 3rd 12 – 4pm
$65 + HST registration fee which includes all materials

In this beginner’s workshop, learn the folk-art tradition of rug hooking. Artist Margaret Forsey will share her unique, bend-the-rules approach to this craft. By re-using old clothing and burlap, you can create an eco-friendly work of art!

In this workshop you will learn the basic principles of needle felting while exploring how this technique is very much like painting, only with a soft and malleable fibre. Enjoy a morning of making your own felted piece, which can be used to embellish something you already have, or simply hung as art on the wall.

Knitting for Beginners with Manda
Saturday, January 28th 10am – 12pm
$30+HST registration fee which includes all materials

Have Manda take you through the basics of learning to knit – the different methods of casting on, reading a pattern, the knit stitch and binding off. Helpful hints and tricks to help you become a confident knitter. Maximum 4 participants. 

Fair Isle meets Fundy with Cheryl den Hartog
Saturday, February 18th 10am – 3pm
$50+HST registration fee which includes yarn kit (5 colours of 100% wool) and an original pattern

Learn the basic techniques while creating a Fundy inspired mitten. The "Digby Scallop Sampler" was designed for you to learn how to: 

• Hold 2 yarn colours
• Knit without tangling yarns
• Strand and weave – pattern and background colours
• Recognize the colour basics that make Fair Isle designs effective

Participants must be familiar with knitting in the round. There will be homework that must be completed before the workshop, so please pick up the kit at Gaspereau Valley Fibres before the workshop date (Kits can be mailed if needed). Participants are also asked to bring:

• A set of 3.25mm & 3.5mm double pointed needles 
• Stitch markers 
• Stitch holders 
• A lunch, coffee and tea will be provided

Cheryl den Hartog has been fascinated with Fair Isle knitwear for some 20 years and travelled to Shetland to learn from some of the most experienced knitters in the world. She will share her lessons learned – what works and what doesn't. Click here to see some of her recent projects.

Short Spins with Marilyn
February 18th, 25th, March 3rd & 10th 10am-12pm
$25+HST registration fee per class, or $90+HST for all four

Calling all spinners of all skill level! Come enjoy these mini spin sessions with Marilyn. Spend a few hours and gain lots of knowledge about your wheel and how to better use it. 

February 18th: Choosing and preparing a fleece and how to use a drum carder

February 25th: Spinning Ratios: Gaining control of your wheel

March 3rd: Plying: The ins and outs of coming together

March 10th: Art Yarn: Bumpy, sparkly, twists and twirls!