Winter 2025

To register for our workshops, please call  902-542-2656 or toll free at 1-877-634-2737. When you reach our voicemail, please leave a message as you will be placed in the class sign-up queue.

Needle Felting

  • with Nancy Keating
  • Feb. 8th 12pm-4pm
  • $65 + HST (includes materials)

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.

Skill level: Beginner

Introduction to Medieval Fingerloop Braiding

  • with Jenna Holtz
  • Feb 15th 10am-12pm
  • $25+ HST (includes materials)

Learn the basics of fingerloop braiding – a technique for making braids that has been used at least since the Medieval age!  Students will learn two variations of a basic design, as well as a more challenging braid.  All three braids are historically accurate and are known to us because Medieval monks left us instructions in their manuscripts.  Students will also learn how fibre type (wool, silk, cotton, and linen) affect the properties of the braid.  Fingerloop braids were historically used as drawstrings, for finishing seams on garments, as decorative trim, and as lacing for footwear and clothing.  They can still be used for these purposes, perhaps as a drawstring on a hoodie or bag, or as shoelaces.  They also make unique bracelets.  There are no prerequisite skills for this workshop, but proficiency in friendship bracelets and cat’s cradle are a good predictor of success.

Available for children age 12+.

Skill level: Beginner

Learn to Spin on a Drop Spindle

  • with Jenna Holtz
  • Feb 15th 1pm-4pm
  • $65 + HST (includes materials)

Join Jenna and learn to spin your own yarn! Jenna will take you through the steps of spinning your first yarn. You will learn the essential spinning vocabulary, learn to spin using a drop spindle and gain the skills to spin beautiful singles.

A drop spindle and fibre is included in the cost of the class.

Skill level: Beginner

Tapestry Weaving

  • with Nancy Keating
  • Feb 16th 12pm-4pm
  • $70 + HST (includes materials)

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

Anatomy of a stitch

  • with Cheryl den Hartog
  • Feb 16th 1pm-4pm
  • $40 + HST (includes yarn and instructional booklet)

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.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate. Must have knit 5 or more projects.

Please bring:

  • 5 or 6 mm circular or double pointed needles
  • Detachable stitch markers

Skill level: Advanced Beginner

Learn How to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom

  • with Liz & Daniel
  • Feb 22nd 10am-3pm
  • $80 + HST (includes materials)

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

Hold Fast Wristers

  • with Carrie Clem
  • Feb 23rd 10am-3pm

Explore knitting as a medium for expression and activism! Learn to knit the ‘Hold Fast Wristers’ in Shirley A. Scott’s new book, Big Splash Knits, from the award-winning Saltwater Knits series featuring designs inspired by Atlantic Canada. This is a great first colour work project, learning new skills like knitting words.

This class is perfect for knitters who are ready to combine their craft with a message. You’ll learn techniques for colourwork and working with charts to add the “Hold Fast” lettering to your design.

Whether you’re an advocate for social change, or simply love the power of crafting with purpose, this class gives you the opportunity to knit with intention, creating something both meaningful and beautiful.

To bring:

  • 3mm (small mittens) – 4mm (medium and large mittens) double pointed needles
  • Stitch markers

Skill level: Intermediate- must know how to knit in the round

Skill level: Intermediate

Icelandic Pullover Knit-a-Long

  • with Cheryl den Hartog
  • 5 sessions: Feb. 23rd, Mar. 16th, Mar 30th, Apr 13th & Apr 27th 1:30pm-3:30pm
  • $55+ HST (20% discount on yarn purchased for class) 

Iceland has an extensive knitting tradition ranging from fine shawls to the famous lopapeysa pullover. With the Telja sweater Jennifer Steingass combines contemporary shaping and traditional style.

Why not join a knit-a-long with some challenge to it? Extend your knowledge of working in the round while creating the Icelandic Telja sweater. This projects allows you to learn how to:

  • Knit body, sleeves and yoke in the round
  • Strand pattern and background colours without tangling
  • Strand three colours within a row (only a few of these in this design)
  • Graft the underarm stitches to complete the garment

Your instructor Cheryl den Hartog is fascinated with colour knitwear including Icelandic design – both traditional and modern.

Materials to be purchased : Istex Lettlopi, Telja pattern

Skill Level: Experienced. Must be familiar with working in the round. Some experience of stranded knitting would be helpful.

To get started please bring:

  • Circular needles – 3.5mm & 4.5mm – 80 cms.

Crocheted Amigurumi Cactus

  • with Nina Poletti
  • Feb. 27th 6pm-9pm at the Wool 'n Tart
  • $40 + HST (includes materials)

In this class you will make an adorable crochet cactus – with personality! Amigurumi is a Japanese word for the art of creating stuffed characters out of yarn, most often using crochet techniques. These small (approx 3-4″ tall) cacti can be made as a maintenance-free houseplant or, with the addition of eyes, a cute companion for your desk.

Materials and pattern to make the cactus will be provided, participants should bring their own 3mm crochet hook and darning needle.

Skill level: Advanced beginner. Must be comfortable with basic crochet stitches and terminology – ch, sl, sc, dc.

Skill level: Advanced Beginner

Beginner Broiche 

  • with Jamie Whitcomb
  • March 1st 1pm-4pm
  • $40 + HST (includes materials except needles) 

Have you ever wanted to try brioche but weren’t sure where to begin? Join Jamie and learn the fundamentals of this popular technique while knitting a cute single twist headband. This is a great jumping off point to work before taking on more complicated brioche projects in the future!

Prerequisite Skills: Must be comfortable with the knit and purl stitch.

Materials to Bring: 4.5 mm needles (straight or circular), scissors, a measuring tape, and a darning needle

Materials Provided: Yarn and pattern

Skill level: Advanced Beginner

Learn to Rug Hook

  • with Carrie Clem
  • March 8th 12pm-4pm
  • $60 + HST (includes materials)

Come join Carrie Clem and learn to make your first rug hooking piece. Using Deanne Fitzpatrick’s Atlantic Canada-inspired kits, you’ll learn all the basics while discussing the history, resources, tools, and materials involved with this classic craft, all while enjoying tea and homemade oatcakes!

Choose from our selection of beginner kits.

Skill level: Beginner

Skill level: Beginner

Design your own Plaid

  • with Carrie Clem
  • March 15th 10am-4pm
  • $80 + HST (includes materials)

Join Carrie Clem for a fun and creative weaving workshop where you’ll design and create your own beautiful plaid table runner using MacAusland Woolen Mills yarn from Prince Edward Island. This class is perfect for those who are ready to take their weaving skills to the next level and explore the art of plaid design on a rigid heddle loom. A perfect addition to your home or a thoughtful handmade gift!

You’ll explore the fundamentals of colour theory, and design your own unique plaid pattern. Choose from MacAusland yarns, including hand dyed, solid and natural colours.

To Bring:

  • Must have your own loom (minimum 24″ rigid heddle)
  • 7.5 dent reed

Skill level: Advanced beginner. Must know how to warp loom.

Skill level: Advanced Beginner

Fun with Fair Isle

  • with Cheryl den Hartog
  • March 22nd 10am-3pm
  • $65 + HST (materials included)

Fair Isle is a colour knitting tradition that uses at most two colours for any row. Once you’ve mastered a few techniques, you can play with colour and create a wide range of creative items.

Why not join us for a fun workshop? The colours of this design reflect the aurora rippling across winter skies.

Learn these basic techniques while creating a hat:

  • Holding 2 yarn colours
  • Knitting without tangling yarns
  • Working corrugated ribbing
  • Stranding pattern colours
  • Recognizing the colour principles that make Fair Isle designs effective

Materials Provided : Original pattern and 4 colours of 100% wool.

Skill Level: Intermediate to Experienced – Must be familiar with knitting in the round. Some colourwork would be an asset. Demonstrations will be on a circular needle. DPNs needed to complete the top.

Please bring:

  • Your completed homework
  • Your lunch – coffee & tea will be provided

Skill level: Intermediate