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.
Easy Lace Shawl
Max: 5 participants
Knitting lace is all about making holes in the desired places. Why not start your lace journey with this symmetric triangular shawl? We’ll explore the basics of shawl construction, increasing and decreasing stitches all the while creating decorative holes. The openwork shawl design creates chevron bands with left and right slanting decreases, yarn overs, managing a centre stitch and finishes with a Russian cast off.
Please bring: 4mm, 80cm circular needle, row counter, clip on stitch markers.
Workshop cost includes original pattern and yarn (one skein of Fleece Artist Vine or merino slim)
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Learn to Knit Socks
Learn how to knit in the round with magic loop and turn a heel in this fun baby socks workshop! We will be using Koigu Minis and a set of circular needles for this adorable project.
New to sock knitting? This would be a great introduction! These socks are designed with baby ankles in mind, and feature a ribbed leg that can stretch quite wide.
Materials included: one skein of Koigu Mini
Materials to bring:
- 2.5mm or 2.75mm circular needles with a 32″ cable, DPNs if preferred.
- Darning needle.
- Optional but recommended – 0.5mm to 1mm size bigger needle for a looser cast on. Ie. 3mm to 3.75mm circular would be ideal, cable length doesn’t matter for this set of needles.
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Learn How to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom
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. There will be a maximum of 6 students in the class with 2 instructors. Please bring your lunch.
Skill level: Beginner
Colour Theory through Fibre Prep
Max: 5 participants
In this class you will learn – some colour theory basics
- how to card fibre with hand cards
- how to blend different colours of fibre together with hand cards
- strategies for achieving a desired colour effect, to final knitted, woven, felted or hooked project
- how to create a colour gradient set of carded fibre.
Skill level: Beginner
Inkle Weaving
Skill level: Beginner
3D Needlefelting
Max: 6 participants
Needlefelting is a fun and satisfying craft. These little ornaments are perfect to hang from your tree or add the finishing touch on gifts. Just bring yourself and go home with at least 2 unique ornaments.
Skill level: Beginner
Waffle Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Max: 4 participants
You will need your own loom and come to class with a warp on to learn this useful weaving pattern.
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Rug Hooking
Max. 8 participants
The focus of this class is to introduce you to the art of rug hooking using wool yarn from Gaspereau Fibres. We will begin with the basics of rug hooking and the techniques needed for completing the kit provided. After practising these new skills, you will be able to start your new project. We will supervise and answer any questions you may have during the class.
Before heading home, suggestions and guidance will be given for finishing your piece once it is completed.
Please bring from home a pair of small sharp scissors for snipping wool
Skill level: Beginner