October 2019
Block printing on fabric (advanced: 2 week class)
In this class, students will design and carve their own lino block and learn how to print it on fabric in a repeating tile pattern. Week one will focus on design and block carving, and in week two you will print your fabric. You will go home with a beautifully printed piece of fabric to enjoy as is or to use in future projects.
This class runs for two weeks on Friday afternoons, October 18 and 25, from 1 to 3:30pm.
All materials are included. Students will have the choice of printing a one metre piece of 60" wide unbleached muslin fabric or one of a selection of other fabrics we have on hand in the studio.
Find out more »November 2019
Screen & stitch (2 week class)
This class will teach you how to print and embellish your own custom fabric. In Week 1 you will learn how to pull silkscreen prints and create your own unique piece of richly layered printed fabric using hand cut stencils and screens prepared in advance with a collection of design elements you can layer in different ways. In Week 2 you will add depth and detail to your piece with some simple embroidery stitches.
All materials are provided and you will leave class with a beautiful piece of embellished fabric (you may not finish your stitching during class but we will get you well on your way!). No printmaking or embroidery experience is necessary, although a basic knowledge of hand sewing will help you get started.
This class runs for two weeks on Tuesday evenings, November 5 & 12, from 7-9:30pm.
Find out more »Block print on fabric (advanced: 2 week class)
In this class, students will design and carve their own lino block and learn how to print it on fabric in a repeating tile pattern. Week one will focus on design and block carving, and in week two you will print your fabric. You will go home with a beautifully printed piece of fabric to enjoy as is or to use in future projects.
This class runs for two weeks on Wednesday evenings, November 13 and 20, from 7 to 9:30pm.
All materials are included. Students will have the choice of printing a one metre piece of 60" wide unbleached muslin fabric or one of a selection of other fabrics we have on hand in the studio.
Find out more »September 2023
Mending
$30 + $5 materials fee Join us and learn some basic sewing skills so that you can easily and confidently mend small tears and holes in your fave clothes- no need to get rid of them! You will be introduced to invisible and decorative mending methods and we’ll even teach you how to sew on a button. Bring along a piece of your own clothes or we will provide cloth for you to practice on. All materials provided. Class space…
Find out more »Introduction to hand quilting
$30 + $10 materials fee We will explore the fundamentals of quilt making and discuss what makes a quilt a quilt. You will learn basic hand piecing, hand quilting, and hand binding and leave with the knowledge to complete your very own tiny quilt. A selection of fabrics as well as batting, needles, and thread will be provided for class work. No previous quilting experience is necessary although a basic knowledge of hand sewing will help you get started. Class…
Find out more »Cordage
$20 Using locally foraged plant material such as bindweed, rhubarb, corn husk, and tiger lily, we will show you how to prepare and twist plant fibres into rope and string. * This in a one-hour workshop. Class space is limited. Registration is required for each workshop. Ready to join the class? Please click this link to go to asil.ca and register: TAKE ME TO ASIL.CA!
Find out more »Mordant painting and plant based dye dips
$40 + $15 materials fee This *three hour workshop will provide an opportunity to explore: we will have several dye vats set up, including marigold, walnut, avocado, and onion skin. Two 22"x22" cotton bandannas will be provided for dyeing, and you can buy additional bandannas for $5 from us or bring a t-shirt (or equivalent) from home to dye. You will experiment with painting and drawing with mordants and dye modifiers to create richly varied shades from a single dye.…
Find out more »February 2024
Introduction to knitting
Saturday, February 10, 2024, 1 pm until 4 pm $75 (includes all materials and knitting needles) In this three hour class, you will learn to cast-on stitches, how to work a basic garter stitch, how to increase and decrease stitches, and how to cast off and finish. You will leave with a sturdy cotton dishcloth, a set of knitting needles and enough cotton to make a second cloth. This class takes place at asil gallery & studio, 518 Chilver Road,…
Find out more »Introduction to hand quilting (series)
Saturdays, February 24, March 9 and March 23, 2024, 1 pm until 2:30 pm (3 x 1.5 hrs) $90 plus $10 materials fee In this three week series, we will cover the basics of hand quilting. The course is designed with ample time between sessions for you to practice and work on your hand quilted pieces. You will choose the size of your piece ranging from tea mat to place mat size. During Week 1 we will discuss some quilting…
Find out more »April 2024
Print and stitch
Thursdays, April 4 and 11, 2024, 6:30 until 8:30 pm (2 x 2 hours) $50 plus $10 materials fee This two-week class will teach you how to print and embellish your own custom fabric. In Week 1 you will learn how to make richly coloured block prints on fabric using our collection of pre-carved blocks and design elements you can layer in different ways. In Week 2 you will add depth and detail to your piece with some simple embroidery…
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