Workshops

Neurographic art is a simple drawing technique — a type of doodling with guidelines. It uses circles and rounded forms connected by lines to create interesting shapes. This simple method of drawing will be demonstrated with paper and coloured markers. It’s a great way for students to learn these principals so they can create an original design quickly and then draw it on to their monk’s cloth. Rug hooking is like painting with wool and Oxford punches make it fun and easy. Students will make a 12”

by 12” piece that would be perfect for turning into a trivet, chair pad, or pillow. By doing this you will learn to use the Oxford Punch Needle, how to stretch monk’s cloth on a frame or in a hoop, and all the basics that ensure a successful project including finishing. You probably won’t finish your piece in the time allotted so each student will be sent home with written instructions. A rich palette of 100% wool rug yarns will be used to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

Kit#1 - $95 - you will receive an Oxford Punch Needle #10 regular, 20" x 20" monk's cloth serged, rug yarn (about 14oz)

Kit#2-$50 - 20" x 20" monk's cloth serged, rug yarn (about 14oz)

The kit fee is payable to Christine at the beginning of the workshop in cash.  Please specify on your order which kit you will be ordering. 

This workshop is being held on Friday, October 18th from 10am to 4pm with a break for lunch.  This workshop will be held at St Paul's United Church, 48 Broadway St W, Paris, ON N3L 2S5. Please bring a brown bag lunch.

Participants will need to bring a strong frame, preferably a gripper frame or a Morgan No-Slip Hoop.  The minimum size of the frame should be 14" x 14".  A basic sewing kit with scissors and don't forget to bring you lunch!

The cost to participate in this workshop is $90 + hst.  Please go to the SHOP tab to register.  The last day to register for this workshop will be October 5th, 2024

This workshop will cover how to spin using a Wyldespun sit and spin spindle. This

workshop is designed for beginners and will cover the joys of spinning on this large

supported spindle. This is a spinning class designed to spin for relaxation and

mindfulness, not for perfection. Spinning in this lighthearted and joyful way is

designed for interest and fun. We will cover fibres (briefly), drafting and twist. This

is a great introduction to spinning fibres in a portable way that doesn’t mess with

gravity.

If time allows we will also cover plying on the sit and spin. It will be touched on

with best practices for spinning in mind.

The cost of the kit is $110. You will receive a 3 foot Wyldespun live edge Sit and Spin Spindle. 5oz of hand dyed fibre.  A Tunisian Crochet hook (small) and a Wyldespun cuff technique (emailed).

The kit fee is payable to Carrie at the beginning of the workshop in cash.  

This workshop is being held on Friday, October 18th from 1pm to 4pm at the Paris Fair Grounds,

Just yourself!

The cost to participate in this workshop is $55 + hst.  Please go to the SHOP tab to register.  The last day to register for this workshop will be October 5th, 2024

Learn to needle felt a poseable sheep by wrapping wool onto an

armature wire. The ready-made wire armature is part of the supply kit, and if there's time,

Cathy will teach you how to make one. If not, students will have access to a video that

shows them how to do this. Students will not only learn wire wrapping techniques, they'll

also be taught how to properly attach the curly wool locks. The sheep is 4.5" 

long x 3" high.

This is a great workshop for all levels of felters.

The kit consists of; 2 felting needles, wire sheep armature, wool, and curly wool locks. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use during the workshop and can be purchased separately. Kit fee cost is $25

The kit fee is payable to Cathy at the beginning of the workshop in cash. 

This workshop is being held on Friday, October 18th from 1pm to 4pm.  This workshop will be held at St Paul's United Church, 48 Broadway St W, Paris, ON N3L 2S5. 

Participants will need to bring a pair of scissors and tweezers.

The cost to participate in this workshop is $60 + hst.  Please go to the SHOP tab to register.  The last day to register for this workshop will be October 5th, 2024

In this 3 hour class we will make poppies that jump out of the frame! Just in time for Remembrance Day to honour those fallen. You will finish your poppies in class and can purchase a frame for them.

The cost of the kit is $25. The kit includes; all fibre necessary to create a 5" x 7" Poppy Art work. A piece of upholstery foam to work on. Felting needles, instructions, background and pattern. (A frame can be purchased during the class for an extra $15).

The kit fee is payable to Wendo at the beginning of the workshop in cash.  

This workshop is being held on Friday, October 18th from 1pm to 4pm at the Paris Fair Grounds,

A small pair of scissors

The cost to participate in this workshop is $65 + hst.  Please go to the SHOP tab to register.  The last day to register for this workshop will be October 5th, 2024

Learn the art of needle felting by stabbing wool into an adorable Gnome figure. Students will be taught how to warp wool into a cone shape on a skewer, properly attach the beard locks, how to sculpt wool to create the arms, feet, and nose, and how to stab attach them on. These gnomes are fun decor and perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Gnome stands approx. 4.5" tall

The cost of the kit is $15. The kit includes; 2 felting needles, wool, curly wool locks, handout, and skewer. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use during the workshop and can be purchased separately.

The kit fee is payable to Cathy at the beginning of the workshop in cash.  

This workshop is being held on Saturday, October 19th from 9:30am to 12:30pm at the Paris Fair Grounds,

A pair of scissors and tweezers

The cost to participate in this workshop is $55 + hst.  Please go to the SHOP tab to register.  The last day to register for this workshop will be October 5th, 2024

This workshop will cover how to spin using a Wyldespun mini drop spindle. This

workshop is designed for beginners and will cover the joys of spinning on this tiny

(6”) love edge mini spindle. This is a spinning class designed to spin for relaxation

and mindfulness, not for perfection. Spinning in this lighthearted and joyful way is

designed for interest and fun. We will cover fibres (briefly), drafting and twist. This

is a great introduction to spinning fibres in such a way that you can take it with you

in a pocket.

The cost of the kit is $45. You will receive a 6" Wyldespun live edge Mini Spindle. 4oz of hand dyed fibre.  A Wyldespun cuff technique (emailed).

The kit fee is payable to Carrie at the beginning of the workshop in cash.  

This workshop is being held on Saturday, October 19th from 9:30am to 12:30pm at the Paris Fair Grounds.

Just yourself!

The cost to participate in this workshop is $45 + hst.  Please go to the SHOP tab to register.  The last day to register for this workshop will be October 5th, 2024

Discover a anew approach to lace scarves. This workshop will explore Torchon bobbin lace stitches suitable for working with sock-weight yarn. Absolute beginners will learn three beautiful ground stitches to create lacy net scarves. For those with some knowledge of Torchon lace, additional stitches can be incorporated to add textural interest, such as spiders and whole- and half-stitch diamonds. This workshop will produce a sample and the knowledge necessary to scale that up to a scarf. You provide the yarn and Cat will provide the pricking (pattern). Participants can purchase a workshop kit with the tools needed to create the sample.

The cost of the kit is $20. You will receive a lace mat, clothespins (bobbins) and pins.

The kit fee is payable to Cat at the beginning of the workshop in cash.  

This workshop is being held on Saturday, October 19th from 1:30am to 4:30pm at the Paris Fair Grounds.

Participants should bring #1/superfine (sockweight) yarn suitable for next-to-the-neck wear. Class time will be spent creating a sample requiring about 60M to illustrate different stitches. This is a great opportunity to use up scraps.

The cost to participate in this workshop is $45 + hst.  Please go to the SHOP tab to register.  The last day to register for this workshop will be October 5th, 2024