Classes

You also have the option to retreat during the weekend

Package #1: 2 Days of Class Instruction

$ 310 + Kit Fees

(Registration for this package closes Friday, April 29th, 2023)

Choose from one of our 3 classes: Saturday & Sunday 9am-4:30pm

Friday Sit n' Stitch Afternoon Event, Evening Reception Meet & Greet & Mini Market

Saturday Banquet and Evening Event

4 Coffee/Tea breaks with snacks both Saturday and Sunday

Amphitrite Mermaid Needle Case

Teacher: Wendy Innes

Kit Fee: $72

Intermediate Level

*stitching experience in any style is recommended for this class,

knowledge of basic terms and supplies.

Students will work all aspects of the “Amphitrite Mermaid Needle case” stumpwork project, giving them the ability to complete their very own sea life treasure.

Stumpwork is a fascinating form of needlework that enables you to create depth and realism with the added 3 dimensional aspect of this form of embroidery.

Several different stumpwork techniques will be taught during the class such as:

* Padding to add dimension
* Working a slip and adding it to the main design
* Working a detached element with wire
* Plunging and securing wires
* Creating curly hair for your mermaid
Finishing technique of the needle case.

* Students will need to provide mounting hoops and scissors,

all other materials provided in the kit

Innes, Wendy - Amphitrite Mermaid Needle Case (companion piece).jpeg

Companion Scissor Holder coming soon!

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Inside view of the Needlebook

Cancelled due to low enrollment

*Look for it at a future time www.cgnfa.ca

Abracadabra! It’s Embroidery Fabric:

creating Tunisian crocheted fabric for embroidery

Teacher: Dina Kidd

Pot Holder Kit Fee: $25

Table Runner Kit Fee: $42

Intermediate Level Crochet & Embroidery

*basic knowledge of Crochet is recommended

In the first day of class, participants will learn to create fabric using the Tunisian Simple Stitch and cotton yarn which forms a fabric with an obvious grid pattern.

For the Pot Holders, two will be created and prepped for stitching. For the Table Runner, as much of it as possible will be completed and prepped for stitching.

Note: crochet can be completed as homework prior to the next class.

The second day of class, will be stitching on the prepped fabric created. Choices for participants are blackwork, Sashiko, or straight stitched motifs.

Motifs will be supplied or participants are welcome to supply their own their own. Stitching will be done using Size 2 cotton yarn and tapestry needle.

* Students will need to provide tapestry yarn needles and scissors,

all other materials provided in the kit

My Walneto Tree

I’ll do it my way - Stash Buster Class

Teacher: Freda Murfin

Stash Buster Kit Fee: $26 (congress cloth)

Stash Buster Kit Fee: $29 (mono canvas)

Freda's Version Kit Fee: $116 (congress cloth)

Freda's Version Kit Fee: $123 (mono canvas)

Intermediate Level Canvaswork

*basic knowledge of Canvaswork recommended

Join Freda as she teaches you her favourite canvaswork stitch THE WALNETO. She will show you the versatility of this stitch as you design and create your own tree!

This beautiful project was created to be a stash buster, and to encourage you to take Freda's idea and make of it whatever you want it to be. She will be available to help you through the process of designing.

She has created four different kits because of how many metallic threads you need, stitching the piece just as she created it, is expensive but lovely.
This is where your stash comes in ...

The Stash Buster Kits contain only the chart, fabric and the three DMC threads. My recommendation is for you to create your own kit for however you want it to be.

You will need 12 different metallic braids in #8 (canvas) or #4/#8 (congress cloth).

* Students will need to provide needles and scissors,

all other materials provided in the kit as stated.

Cancelled due to Low Enrollment

Waves of Lavender

Hardanger and Bargello

Teacher: Carol Storie

Kit Fee: $55

Beginner/Intermediate Level

*basic knowledge of Hardanger and Bargello recommended and/or experience with counted work embroidery.

This contemporary piece can be finished as a centerpiece or as a picture.

Stitches to learn include Klosters, Needleweaving, Doves’ eyes, Half Web Centre Circle filling stitch, Bargello, and Eyelets.

Kit contains: 22 count Hardanger fabric with Caron Collection Watercolours and DMC #5, #8, and #12 Perle Cotton threads.

Instructions for hemstitching will also be included.

* Students will need to provide a basic stitching kit, all other material included

Additional supply lists will be provided to students registered in the class,

as well as the ability for registered students to have any questions forwarded to the teachers.

Vendors will be on site if you forget any basic stitching items, but additional materials recommended by the teachers or additional materials provided in the kits may not be available.