"Learn to Love Fiber Arts" March Break Kids Camp 2015

"Learn to Love Fiber Arts"  March Break Kids Camp 2015

Dates: Monday March 16 to Friday March 21- 10:00am to 12:00pm daily Price: $25 per day per student OR $110 for the week Ages: 6 and up All materials included each day 8 student maximum per day Arm/Finger Knitting Monday March 16, 2015 In this class we will learn fun and interactive techniques for knitting and crochet without needles! It’s exactly how it sounds- we will use our hands and arms to make projects instead of using needles and hooks and by the end of the class we will have completed a new project or - maybe two! Pom Pom Art Tuesday March 17, 2015 In this class we will use fun colours of yarns to make endless amounts of pom poms! What will we do with these pom poms? Just about anything! String them as necklaces, attach them to headbands, make pom pom animals... you name it! We will come out of this class with quite a few fun completed projects! Spool Knitting Wednesday March 18, 2015 In this class we will be making our very own knitting spools and then learning how to knit on them as well as what we can make with the finished product! The kids will be able to bring home their knitting spools and yarns to continue working at home. In the class we will make necklaces, headbands,bracelets and more! Straw Weaving Thursday March 19, 2015 In this class we will use yarn and unconventional items such as straws, popsicle sticks, or cardboard to make our own weaving looms and create some fun projects such as bookmarks, bracelets, headbands and more! Felting-needle and wet felting Friday March 20, 2015 In this class we will learn the amazing art of felting using both the needle felting and wet felting techniques- don’t worry; it is perfectly safe for kids of all ages! During this time we allow the kids to make whatever they can dream up and everyone’s end result is always different. This class is very hands on, interactive and fun and is definitely our most popular kid’s class! Please call Stix and Stones at 705-223-8245 to register for any or all of these classes! Only a paid seat is a reserved seat as our kids camps fill up quickly!

Winter 2015 Class Schedule- February to March

Knitting 911- How to fix mistakes!

Date: Saturday March 7, 2015

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm AND 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Cost: $30/person

Please bring: two colours of yarn in the same weight, needles to match, darning needle, crochet hook

Description:

We have our students asking us in every class to help them fix their mistakes- in this class we will teach you how to recognize and fix your own mistakes! A few of the techniques we learn in this class are: recognizing your own mistakes, picking up a dropped stitch, un-knitting, ripping back, how to fix twisted stitches and so much more! By the end of this class you will be a mistake fixing expert!

Socks from the Toe up

Date: Saturday March 14, 2015

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Cost: $45/person

Please bring: A DK weight or heavier yarn with double point needles to match OR 32” circulars for magic loop

Description:

Have you mastered the art of knitting socks from the top down and are you ready for a new challenge? Try out our socks from the toe up class and learn some great new techniques! Just as it sounds- we will be knitting a tiny sample sized sock... from the toe up! During this class we will cast on at the toe, knit the foot, turn the heel, knit the cuff and cast off at the top all while discussing the benefits of knitting a sock in the opposite direction! You will come out of this class with a tiny sock- perfect for baby gifts or add a ribbon and use it as a decoration or ornament!

Easter Egg Needle Felting Class

Date: Saturday March 28, 2015

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm OR 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Cost: $45/person- ALL materials included!

Description:

With Easter just around the corner, we have put together a fun festive class that teaches you the basics of needle felting while making a themed decoration! Needle felting is the art of using unspun wool rovings, barbed needles and foam to create all kinds of unique pieces! This technique involves no knitting knowledge whatsoever so it is great for anyone interested in fiber arts. You will leave the class with at least one mini decorative egg- more if you catch on quickly! All you need to bring is an open mind and some creativity!

To register for any of our classes please call Stix and Stones at 705-223-8245 and remember we can only reserve paid seats. There are a limited number of seats per class so be sure to sign up quickly to ensure yours!