Classes & Events


Late Spring Workshop Schedule


 

Flowers are blooming, birds are building nests and we are all keeping a close eye on the pregnant ewes to see who pops next (we are up to 9 lambs right now!) – Spring has finally arrived! Below are the classes we are offering before the days fill up with swimming, day tripping and bbqs. Take a peek and see what you can find!

Needle Felting for Beginners
with Sandy Charbeneau
Wednesday, May 15th 10am – 1pm
$48 + HST which includes all materials

Join Sandy as she takes you through the joys of needle felting! In this workshop participants will create a 10" x 12" photo of clothes blowing in the wind on their very own clothesline. Learn the tips and tricks of felting and how to mix and match different elements in your art. Participants are asked to bring a light snack – coffee and tea will be provided.

(Back by Popular Demand!) Needle Felt Drifters
with Colleen Gerrits
Wednesday, May 22nd 10am – 1pm
$40 + HST which includes all materials
Join Colleen as she leads you through the process of creating your own "Felted Drifter"! Learn some of the magic of wet felting and needle felting in the process. No previous felting experience neccessary.

One Pot – Many Colours
with Marilyn Rand
Saturday, June 8th, 9am – 12pm
$50 +HST which includes all materials

This is Marilyn's favourite dyeing process for her spinning fibres. This method allows the blending of many colours in your yarns without getting the look of a variegate. Participants will learn to use the colour wheel, and will concentrate on colour intensity. You will be dying three 50g lots of fibre. Students are asked to bring rubber gloves, apron, notebook, and a pen. Wear old clothes you don't mind getting stained and bring a plastic bag to take home your wet fibre samples. Please remember this is a scent free workshop

Painted Rovings
with Marilyn Rand
Saturday, June 8th 1-4pm
$50 + HST which includes all materials

This method of dyeing uses dye made into a paint consistency to prevent running and ensure the colours will grab where you want them to. Experiment with colour harmony and learn how this method of dyeing has other applications. Use it to paint finished knitted or woven garments as well. You will be dying three 50g lots of fibre. Wear old clothes you don't mind getting stained and bring a plastic bag to take home your wet fibre samples. Please remember this is a scent free workshop.
*** Please note if you are interested in taking both dye classes we are offering a two class special of $90+HST for both.

Woven Cotton Placemats
with Gayle Walford
Saturday, June 8th 1pm-3pm
$50+HST which includes all materials

Join Gayle of Give a Darn Yarn as she shows you one of the many uses for her amazing fabric yarn! Gayle takes sheets from Capital Health in Halifax (that would otherwise be destined for the landfill), hand dyes them and turns them into a one of a kind yarn! These placemats will be the talk of your dinner table with friends – unique and hand made by you!

Rug Making
with Gayle Walford
Saturday, June 15th 1pm-4pm
$60+HST which includes all materials

This workshop is perfect for those new to crochet! Participants will have the option of making a round rug or a rectangular rug from Gayle's amazing fabric yarn. Mix colours to suit your mood and room and create a one of a kind piece for your home or cottage. 
Registration for classes can be done by phone with a credit card or in person to hold your spot. Class fees are not refundable. If you are unable to attend due to illness or weather, please call the shop to let us know and the fee can be transfered to another workshop.

 

 

 

Yarn Yard Sale


The weeks are flying by and the Yard Sale will soon be upon us! We have had lots of people calling in to reserve tables but there is still room! Clean out those secret stash spots and take a hard look at what you really want to keep. Saturday May 11th at 9am the doors will open and the sales will begin! Be sure to mark your calendars!

 

 

Maritime Spinners Retreat 2014


The ladies on PEI are putting their heads together for another great year at the Maritime Spinners Retreat! This years theme is "Mad Hatter" encouraging people to create the wildest hat out of handspun that they can! This is a weekend where spinners flock from all over and hang out and spin, spin, spin! There are vendors who sell their wares and workshops to be taken! We love this event and know you would too. Check out all the details on the website here: Maritime Spinners Retreat. 

 

 

Yarn Yard Sale Reminder


The Yarn Yard Sale is just a week away and things are coming together! Various fibre folks have booked 10 tables to bring in their own goodies to sell including a barely used Schacht Matchless spinning wheel going for $800 and a double tredle Louet S10 on for $500. There will also be a 45" LeClerc Counterbalance floor loom for sale for $300. Yard Sale items are tax free and meanwhile in the shop, everything will be at least 20% off (excluding equipment). Doors open at 9am on Saturday May 11 and the sales continue all day long! See you there.