July 2018
Knit night: July
It's our monthly gathering to share knitting and other fibre arts fun! Work on a project, get help, hang out, drink tea! Everyone is welcome.
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Marbling on fabric
In this fun class you will learn how to create beautiful marble patterns on paper. In paper marbling, paint is suspended onto the surface of specially prepared thickened water and combed or swirled into intricate patterns, then transferred onto sheets of paper. These lusciously patterned sheets were traditionally used in bookbinding, but you can also use your finished papers in scrapbooks, collages, greeting cards, or even just framed for the wall! All materials are provided, and you will create between…
Find out more »September 2018
Knit night: September
It's our monthly gathering to share knitting and other fibre arts fun! Work on a project, get help, hang out, drink tea! Everyone is welcome.
Find out more »October 2018
Knit night: October
It's our monthly gathering to share knitting and other fibre arts fun! Work on a project, get help, hang out, drink tea! Everyone is welcome.
Find out more »Block printing on fabric
In this class, students will create richly coloured prints on fabric using linoleum, woodblocks, rollers, and letterpress blocks. We will cover some of the challenges of printing on fabric versus paper, and use pre-cut blocks and other print matrices to experiment with printing on fabrics both by hand and in a printing press. You will go home with at least one beautifully printed .5 metre piece of fabric to enjoy as is or to use in future projects. All materials…
Find out more »April 2019
Screenprinting + stitching
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…
Find out more »June 2019
MEND 2: Darning
If you are concerned about the environmental impact of disposable clothing, or just reluctant to say goodbye to a beloved item that has a little hole, this class is for you! You will learn how to mend holes in your socks and other knit or woven garments using an easy and sturdy woven darning stitch. You can bring your own holey item if you like, or practice on a piece of provided fabric. Our focus will be on creating beautiful…
Find out more »July 2019
Screen & stitch (two 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.
Find out more »Block printing on fabric
In this class, students will create richly coloured prints on fabric using linoleum, woodblocks, rollers, and letterpress blocks. We will cover some of the challenges of printing on fabric versus paper, and use pre-cut blocks and other print matrices to experiment with printing on fabrics both by hand and in a printing press. You will go home with at least one beautifully printed .5 metre piece of fabric to enjoy as is or to use in future projects.
Find out more »September 2019
Fabric block printing (beginner)
In this class, students will create richly coloured prints on fabric using linoleum, woodblocks, rollers, and letterpress blocks. We will cover some of the challenges of printing on fabric versus paper, and use pre-cut blocks and other print matrices to experiment with printing on fabrics both by hand and in a printing press. You will go home with at least one beautifully printed .5 metre piece of fabric to enjoy as is or to use in future projects.
All materials are included. Students will be able to choose from a selection of fabrics that we have on hand in the studio (some plain colours, and some from printed yardage).
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