Weaving and Spinning Classes are Back!
Fibre Arts classes have returned to Baaad Anna’s!
We are thrilled to have Ruth back teaching her ever popular Introduction to Loom Weaving Class and Learn to Spin with a Drop Spindle Workshop.
Ruth started rigid heddle weaving in the mid-eighties, and then moved on to a floor loom. She recently rediscovered it with added enthusiasm due to the direct warping method. She also spins, knits, dyes, weaves on both rigid heddle and floor looms, and plays with cats.
We are also very excited to welcome Ji to our amazing group of teachers. Ji will be teaching her Frame Weaving Workshop this spring.
Ji’s weaving journey started during her university years using a variety of sizes of weaving frames and shaft looms. She has been working on frame weaving creations from little mats to huge wall hangings with different weaving techniques and diverse fibre materials. She is also a knitter and potter who studied Digital Craft Arts, which was a combination of fibre, ceramics, and metal crafts.
All of these classes and workshop are beginner friendly with no prior experience needed. We look forward to having you join us to learn new skills and nurture your creative selves.
Frame Weaving Workshop
This is a one day workshop that will open up a world of creativity and leave you with the skills and materials needed to continue on your fibre arts journey.
Participants will learn how to set up and use the equipment from warping, different stitches and techniques to finishing a beautiful tapestry piece.
Suitable for beginners, no prior weaving experience needed.
Materials (INCLUDED): Participants will receive an Ashford Weaving Frame and all the materials needed to create your own four colour tapestry.
DATE: Saturday March 11th from 10:00am – 2:00pm.
INSTRUCTOR: Ji Choi
To register visit us in store, call 604-255-2577, or register online here to reserve your spot!
Introduction to Loom Weaving
This is a two day beginner weaving class using an Ashford Knitters Loom, and includes equipment rental for a three week period. Participants will learn how to set up and use the equipment. All materials included
Materials (INCLUDED):
- Participants will receive a three week rental of an Ashford Knitters Loom
- 2x 100 grams of Cascade 220 in two colours of your choice.
March Dates: Saturdays March 18 & 25th from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm ∼or∼
April Dates: Saturdays April 22 & 29th from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm ∼or∼
May Dates: Saturdays May 20 and 27th from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.
INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Griffiths
To register visit us in store, call 604-255-2577, or register online here to reserve your spot!
Learn to Spin with a Drop Spindle Workshop
Want to learn to spin your own yarn? This 2-hour workshop will teach the basics of how to make your yarn with a drop spindle. Participants will be spinning a single ply yarn and will receive a basic intro to the process of spinning your own yarn from beginning to end. Participants will also learn various drafting techniques.
Materials (INCLUDED): Participants will receive an Ashford Student Top Spindle and 50 grams of Corriedale wool in the colour of your choice.
DATE: Saturday March 18th from 1:30-3:30 pm.
INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Griffiths
To register visit us in store, call 604-255-2577, or register online here to reserve your spot!