November 2015
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 a 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).
Find out more »Sock knitting
In this class, designed for the beginning-to-intermediate knitter, you will learn all of the techniques you’ll need to knit yourself a comfortable and well-fitted pair of socks. Students should be familiar with the knit and purl stitches and some basic decreases, and we’ll show you the rest. Some experience working at small gauges is an asset, but not necessary.
This class runs for four weeks on Monday nights, November 16, 23, 30, and December 7, from 7 to 9 pm.
Find out more »January 2016
Sock knitting
In this class, designed for the beginning-to-intermediate knitter, you will learn all of the techniques you’ll need to knit yourself a comfortable and well-fitted pair of socks. Students should be familiar with the knit and purl stitches and some basic decreases, and we’ll show you the rest. Some experience working at small gauges is an asset, but not necessary.
This class runs for four weeks on Monday nights, January 4, 11, 18, and 25, from 7 to 9 pm.
Find out more »March 2016
Slow Fashion: Basics of hand sewing
In this class you will learn the very basic skills of sewing by hand, with a focus on creating or altering garments (rather than simple mending). You will learn two stitches (plus one that combines the two) for creating a seam, and two types of seams (plus one variation) that work well for hand sewn garments. Time permitting, we will also cover decorative topstitching.
Materials and tools will be provided, and you will go home with a sewing sample you can refer to later on while planning your sewing projects! No prior sewing experience is required.
Find out more »May 2016
Knit night: May
Our casual monthly gathering for knitting and fibre arts. Show off projects, get help, or just drink tea and chat while knitting! All are welcome. Tea and snacks will be provided.
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 a beautifully printed .5 metre piece of fabric to enjoy as is or to use in future projects.
Find out more »June 2016
Knit night: June
Our casual monthly gathering for knitting and fibre arts. Show off projects, get help, or just drink tea and chat while knitting! All are welcome. Tea and snacks will be provided.
Find out more »July 2016
Knit night: July
Our casual monthly gathering for knitting and fibre arts. Show off projects, get help, or just drink tea and chat while knitting! All are welcome. Tea and snacks will be provided.
Find out more »October 2016
Knit night: October
Our casual monthly gathering for knitting and fibre arts. Show off projects, get help, or just drink tea and chat while knitting! All are welcome. Tea and snacks will be provided.
Find out more »November 2016
Knit night: November
Our casual monthly gathering for knitting and fibre arts. Show off projects, get help, or just drink tea and chat while knitting! All are welcome. Tea and snacks will be provided.
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