SPRING CLASSES, KNITTING, WEAVING, FELTING, SPINNING

Learn to Knit
Perfect project for first time knitters. Learn some of the basics and create a functional
dishcloth at the same time. Perfect for gifts or a treat for yourself.

Techniques: Knitted Cast On, Yarn Overs, Decreases, Garter Stitch
Supplies: 5 mm needles, Cotton ( Included in Class Price), Darning Needle

When: Sunday, April 26, 2009, 1 – 4 pm
Cost :$35.00 plus HST ( includes yarn)

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Toe Up Socks

Are you tired of having too much sock yarn left over? Have you been looking for a new way to knit socks? If so, this class is for you. We will be learning how to construct a sock from the toe up. During this class you will work on a baby sock to allow us to tackle each section but you will go away with the knowledge to make your favourite cuff down sock patterns from the toe up.

Techniques: Eastern Cast On, Backward Loop Cast Off, Short Row Heel, Translating Cuff Down Sock Patterns to Toe Up Patterns
Supplies: 1 Ball of Mission Falls Wool, 4 Double Pointed Needles ( 3.75 mm), Darning Needle

When: Sunday, April 19, 2009, 1 – 4 pm
Cost:$ 30.00 plus HST plus materials
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Chunky Cabled Bag

Learn how to follow a chart to make various cables that turn into a wonderful bag. Must have basic knitting skills such as casting on, knitting and purling.

Techniques: Chart Reading, Knitting Various Cable Patterns
Supplies: 6.5 mm Straight Needles, 2 Skeins of Briggs and Little, Darning Needle, 2 Round Bamboo Handles

When: Sunday, May 3, 2009, 1 – 4 pm
Cost: $30.00 plus HST
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Sockology

The Mystery of sock construction will be revealed! Discover how to plan out your sock project, choosing yarn and needles and sizing. We will then move on to creating a toddler sock exploring various heel techniques. All the techniques learned can be used to create kids to adult socks of many varieties.

Techniques: Top Down Sock Construction, Choosing Yarn for Socks, Heel Techniques including Heel Flap and Gusset Heel, Peasant or Afterthought Heel and Short Row Heel, Wedge Toe, Kitchener Stitch ( Grafting)

Supplies:1 ball Mission Falls Wool, 4 Double Pointed Needles ( 3.75mm), Darning Needle
When: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 1 – 4 pm
Cost: $ 30.00 plus HST plus Materials
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Burning Blossoms Felted Bag
With this useful felted bag, you will learn two great felting techniques, fulling and needle felting. Must have basic knitting skills such as casting on and knitting.

Techniques: Knitting in the Round on Circular Needles, Machine Washer Fulling, Needle Felting
Supplies: 7 – 9 mm 24inch Circular Needle, 2 Balls of Lopi , Felting Needle

When: Sunday, May 24, 2009, 1 – 5 pm

Cost: $ 45.00 plus HST plus Yarn and Felting Needles ( Fibre needed for design is included in class price.)
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Weaving on a Simple Loom

Practice the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Choose your materials and create a complete project during this full-day workshop. Learn to *choose appropriate materials for warp and weft *calculate yarn requirements to complete a given project *decide which reed is best suited to your project *warp a rigid heddle loom *weave a gorgeous scarf of your own design.

Supplies: Looms are Provided

When: Ongoing, full-day workshop

Cost: $ 85.00 plus HST , plus materials purchased during workshop.

Notes:*Please bring both your lunch and your sense of Adventure
** For maximum attention this workshop is restricted to two people. If you and a friend would like to participate bookings can be arranged.
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Landscape Felting with Heidi Wulfraat

Tuesday April 21st ,10am -4pm
Saturday April 25th, 10am – 4pm
Saturday May 23rd, 10am – 4pm

Cost: $80.00 plus HST materials are provided

Heidi has created a new series of felted designs,now patterned and available as kits for your exploration:“ I like to begin by working on a water color “sketch” of the image that I have in mind. These paintings are then translated to a felted medium. It’s a good fit for me.Both watercolor and felt flow with a certain ease of motion which can take you in a direction that you may never have expected!”
The Workshop:This workshop is tailored to the beginner felter.Choose from the kits available and discoverthe materials and techniques that will allow you to developyour own repertoire of felted works.Explore design and color elements, the “mood” of landscape,and the effective use of embellishment.
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Learn to Drop Spindle
Create your own yarns using this ancient technique. Learn to understand how different fibres function, how to spin, ply and set your handspun skein of yarn. You’ll be spinning up a storm in no time!

Saturday May 30, 1pm-4pm
$45 includes instruction as well as a drop spindle and fibre to take home
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