Posting date: 12 Aug 2015

We have a full schedule of classes coming up for this Fall, and a new instructor to welcome!   Elizabeth Hilton will be teaching a project class in modular garment construction, working on her Modular Diamond Vest design over 4 sessions.

Here are all the course offerings for September and October:

Beginner Knit―Individual instruction

Skill level: Complete beginner
Date: Call to schedule (1 hr session)
Instructor: Isla Ghent
Cost: $12 + HST
Details: click here

Modular Diamond Vest (course)

This stunning project is a lot easier than you think!  Join Elizabeth to make a customised version of this vest, with yarns chosen just for you.
Skill level: Intermediate
Date: Saturdays, 19 Sep, 2:00 – 5:00 pm, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 2:00pm-4:00pm (4 sessions, 9 hours total)
Instructor: Elizabeth Hilton
Cost: $95 + HST + materials
Details: click here

Twigg Stitch (workshop)

Just when you thought there was nothing new left in the knitting world, Cristina finds something else that you just have to try.  Twigg stitch is an intriguing new colourwork technique.  And, you know that classes with Cristina are always fun…
Skill level: Intermediate
Date: Saturday, 26 Sep, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm (1 session, 2.5 hours)
Instructor: Cristina Simionovici
Cost: $30 + HST
Details: click here

Becoming a Yarn Sommelier (workshop)

Knowing how to get the best results from your yarn makes knitting and crocheting so much easier, more successful, and just more fun! Join multi-talented expert Sherri for a tour of all the things you didn’t know you even needed to know about yarn. Fondle exotic fibres and yarns and learn how to pick exactly the perfect yarn to make your projects shine.
Skill level: All welcome
Date: Saturday, 3 Oct, 2:00pm-5:00pm (1 sessions, 3 hours)
Instructor: Sherri Bondy
Cost: $35 + HST
Details: click here

Twined Hat (course)

Just in time to be done before the cold weather.  Twined knitting is the warmest, most windproof knitting technique there is.  You will never own a better hat than this, and along the way you’ll learn techniques that can be applied to all sorts of other garments.
Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced
Date: Saturdays, 3 – 24 Oct, 10:30am – 12:30pm (4 sessions, 8 hours total)
Instructor: Mairi McKissock
Cost: $85 + HST + materials
Details: click here

Finishing School (workshop)

Our most consistently popular workshop.  Everyone needs to know how to finish their handknits painlessly and professionally.  Trish will make it all easy for you.
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Date: Saturday, 17 Oct, 1:00 – 4:00pm (1 session, 3 hours)
Instructor: Trish Denhoed
Cost: $35 + HST
Details: click here

Ravelry 101 (workshop)

A fun and friendly session to learn your way around the wonderful, online world of Ravelry.  A must for anyone who is not yet getting the most out of what modern social media offers to the knitting world.
Skill level: All welcome
Date: Thursday 22 Oct, 6:30-8:30pm (1 session, 2 hours)
Instructor: Trish Denhoed
Cost: $25 + HST
Details: click here

Simple Brioche Stitch (workshop)

Cristina loves Brioche stitch, and you will, too, after taking her inspiring introduction to the many possibilities of this wonderful technique.  Note that Cristina will be teaching a more advanced Brioche workshop (Two-Colour Brioche Stitch) later in the year for those who would like to advance after this session, or who already took this introductory workshop in the Spring.
Skill level: Intermediate
Date: Saturday,  31 Oct, 1:30-4:30pm (1 session, 3 hours)
Instructor: Cristina Simionovici
Cost: $35 + HST
Details: click here

Learn to Spindle Spin (course)

Hand-spinning is getting more popular all the time, and we have a growing community of spinners at Creative Yarns.  Yes, it might be a little bit addictive.  Join Sherri for this comprehensive introduction to the joys of spinning.  It’s easy to get started, and we have one of the best programs in the area, with ample time, an experienced instructor, and plenty of time between sessions to master the basics before moving on.
Skill level: Complete beginner
Date: Saturdays,  31 Oct & 14 Nov, 10:30am-1:00pm (2 sessions, 5 hours total)
Instructor: Sherri Bondy
Cost: $55 + HST + materials
Details: click here