Monday, May 28, 2018

JAMMIN' JUNE

Summertime is sweating its way onto the horizon, ... one drip at a time.  The days are getting longer and that means more sunshine and quality knitting time spent outdoors. We are packing a lot of fun events and workshops into Jammin' June, so hold onto your knitting needles and come along for the ride......
JUNE 2nd- WEAVING WORKSHOP @ 11:30 to 3:30
This introductory workshop will have you digging through your yarn stash for interesting textures and colours to add to your first woven masterpiece.  Learn the basics of tapestry weaving and create a ONE OF A KIND wall hanging on your very own Made in Muskoka wooden frame. 
All supplies are included. 
Call or drop in to register in advance. 
JUNE 9th- COTTAGE COUNTRY YARN CRAWL KICK OFF   
This is the inaugural year featuring a 'group of eight' unique yarn shops scattered throughout Muskoka, Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough. The kick off event takes place at the Kawartha Yarn & Fibre Festival on June 9th featuring over seventy vendors and a variety of hands on workshops.  Pick up your passport at the main door and enter to win the SPECIAL festival prize draw!  See all the crawl details and/or print off your passport here and plan out your summer road trip route with friends and family.  Get your passport stamped at each store along the way and pick up your FREE limited edition crawl button and CLUE to knit our mystery cowl. A fully stamped passport gets you entry into the GRAND PRIZE draw and a partially stamped passport gets you entry into one of three RUNNER UP PRIZE draws! 
JUNE 13th- KNITTING WITH HAND PAINT YARNS @ 1 to 5 pm
Learn the science of knitting with hand dyed yarns in this workshop format class with Kitty Bryan, a true knitting engineer.  Students will analyze a broad range of hand painted skeins, successful projects and failed ones in order to identify stitches and patterns most suited towards the unique characteristics of the yarn.  Please bring one or two favorite hand painted yarns for dissecting. 
Call or drop in to register in advance. 
Fee: 45.00
JUNE 23rd- DYE YOUR FADE WORKSHOP @ 10 to 3 pm
Deborah from Yarn Indulgences will be teaching the popular 'fade' dye technique in this fun-filled hands on workshop.  Create your own ONE OF A KIND palette using an assortment of mini skeins in a luxurious merino/cashmere/nylon fingering weight base. All supplies included. Bring a packed lunch or step outside into the sunshine and enjoy the menu at Sully's Gourmet Food Truck.
Call or drop in to register in advance.
JUNE 23rd- YARN INDULGENCES TRUNK SHOW @ 10 to 3 pm
For the first time, Yarn Indulgences Trunk Show is coming to MUSKOKA. Drop in to see the beautiful hand dyed artistry created by Deborah in fingering, dk, and worsted weight bases.


KNIT CLINIC THURSDAYS @ 1 to 3 pm
In this weekly class, knitters work on their chosen projects with one on one instruction provided by an instructor. Learn how to correct mistakes, read patterns, adjust sizing, pick up stitches, and much more...
Fee: 15.00
Call or drop in to book a seat in advance. 

FINISHING FRIDAYS- every Friday @ 1 to 3 pm
Join our drop in social knitting/crocheting group where we provide inspiration and encouragement *plus tea & coffee.  become  apart of our community.  At the end of every month we include a draw for those with proof of finished WIPS. 
*Please note this is a non-instructional time. 

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