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Fall into Fibre Arts Online Classes

Ready to knit your first socks?? Or just learn to knit??

Fall is in the air and with it comes the beauty of changing colours, crisp mornings, cooler evenings and the return to school.  We have a great variety of  Online Classes and Workshops to help inspire you on your fibre arts creative journey from beginner to specialized techniques, self-paced support and project based learning. Here is what we have coming up over the next few weeks.

 

 

Tip Toe Up Sock Class with Holli Yeoh – Online via Zoom

This toe-up sock class is a skill building opportunity to knit socks with completely replaceable heels and toes. Over three weeks we’ll tackle the beautifully invisible Turkish cast-on, Holli’s favourite increases, placeholder stitches for the heel, a stretchy sewn bind-off with no sewing, opening a large hole in your sock for the heel, and grafting on the needles. Take this opportunity to learn a “new-to-you” technique for working in the round: two circular needles, one long circular needle for the Magic Loop technique or double pointed needles. Or feel free to use needles that you’re most familiar with while learning the other new skills.

There will be homework each week so you’re ready to try the next step in the class together.

You may knit a sock of any size, but plan to work about half the sock between each class. If you’re knitting a sock for someone else, come to class with the foot circumference and foot length (not shoe size).

Photos courtesy of Holli Yeoh.

 

Skills needed: Participants should have experience knitting in the round. If you’ve never knit a sock before, use heavier yarn such as DK or worsted weight and needles about two sizes smaller than the ball band recommendation.  We recommend the Uptown Worsted on 3.5-3.75mm needles.  This will knit up faster and be more a pair of slipper socks.

DATES: Saturdays September 12, 19 and 26th from 9:30-11:30am PDT.

INSTRUCTOR: Holli Yeoh of Holli Yeoh Designs

To register call 604-255-2577, or register online here!

 


BEGINNER KNITTING with Rebecca Glazier – ONLINE via ZOOM

Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Glazier.

 

This is a beginner knitting class for anyone who has never picked up needles, or for someone who is looking for a beginner refresher. Participants will learn the basics including casting on, knitting, purling and casting off. The class project will be a choice between simple hat or arm warmers.

The class runs over four weeks in a single month.  Each session is one hour long with an additional half hour extension added if we have four or more registrants.

Materials (Included):  One pair of 4.5mm bamboo needles, 100g of a worsted weight yarn, and a darning needle for finishing ($10 reduction in cost if you have your own materials – use discount code IHAVEMATERIALS).

SEPT/OCT DATES: Wednesdays September 16, 23, 30 and Oct 7th from 6:00-7:00pm PDTor∼

OCT/NOV DATES: Mondays October 19, 26, November 2 and 9th from 6:00-7:00pm PDT/PST ∼or∼

NOV DATES: Saturdays November 7, 14, 21 and 28th from 1:00-2:00pm PST

INSTRUCTOR: Rebecca Glazier​

Rebecca has been knitting since she was 7 years old and has always had a love for textiles and colour. Teaching people how to knit expresses one of her greatest joys; sharing her creativity and passion with people. Originally from the UK, she has called Vancouver her home for the last 5 years.

To register call 604-255-2577, or register online here!

 


Beginner Crochet Scrubby Workshop – Online via Zoom

This is a beginner class for someone who has never crocheted before or is looking for a refresher. Participants will learn the basic stitches for crochet including; chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet & magic ring. The class project will be a reusable washcloth or face scrubby.

Materials Needed:

  • One 5mm crochet hook
  • Cotton worsted weight yarn, such as one ball of Sudz Crafting Cotton, available in Solid, Spay and Tonal.

DATE: Saturday September 26th from 1:00-4:00pm PST.

Instructor: Rebecca Glazier

To register call 604-255-2577, or register online here!

 


Learn To Needle Felt  Workshop- Online Via Zoom

Join us for this 3-hour workshop online to learn a new art!  Needle felting is quick and fun way to create three dimensional fibre art pieces.

Baaad Anna’s is happy to welcome local artist Mel Broome to come teach the basics of needle felting. Participants will learn: the basics of 3D needle felting, the tricks to creating a fine finish on your work, how to mix and shape wool like a pro. No previous felting experience necessary, for ages 7 and up.

All materials Included.

Sept Dates: Sunday September 27th from 10:00am-1:00pm PDT ∼or∼

Oct Dates: Sunday October 25th from 12:00- 3:00pm PDT ∼or∼

Nov Dates: Sunday November 22nd from 10:00am to 1:00pm PST ∼or∼

Dec Dates: Sunday December 6th from 12:00-3:00pm PST

INSTRUCTOR: Mel Broome

To register call 604-255-2577, or register online here!

 


Advanced Beginner Short Rows Workshop with Holli Yeoh – Online via Zoom

Photo courtesy of Holli Yeoh.

Learn several methods for working short rows and see how they compare so you can decide on your favourite method.  Features techniques found in the Ebb & Flow blanket and Eventide pullover.

Included will be the wrap and turn and Japanese short rows among other lesser known methods. The Ebb & Flow blanket from the book, Tempest is a wonderful beginner’s project for practicing short rows.

Skills needed: Knit, purl, cast on and bind off —advanced beginner.

DATE: Sunday Sept 20th from 9:30am-12:30pm PDT

INSTRUCTOR: Holli Yeoh of Holli Yeoh Designs

To register call 604-255-2577, or register online here!

 


Beginner Fixing Common Mistakes Workshop with Holli Yeoh – Online via Zoom

Photos courtesy of Holli Yeoh

$%#$@#^! Isn’t knitting supposed to be relaxing??
Learn how to get yourself out of a knitting related disaster and get back on track.

Picking up dropped stitches, fixing missed increases and twisted stitches, un-knitting (cleverly known as TINKing as it is the word KNIT backwards!) and other common
fixes will be covered in this 3hr workshop.

Skills needed: You’re comfortable with the basics and know how to decrease, increase, and follow simple pattern instructions.

DATE: Sunday Sept 27th from 9:30am – 12:30pm PDT

INSTRUCTOR: Holli Yeoh of Holli Yeoh Designs

To register call 604-255-2577, or register online here!


For all of our classes and registration please see here.

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