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World Knit in Public Day - June 8, 2013 at Tommy Douglas Library, Burnaby, BC
May 6th, 2013 by Anne Walsh
Burnaby Public Library hosting our the FIRST World Knit in Public Day
at Tommy Douglas Branch, Saturday June 8, 2013, from 11-2.
Please join us as we knit with hundreds of other knitters around the world on the same day!
Where:Tommy Douglas Branch, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby @ Edmonds.
When: 11 am - 2 pm
Bring: Yourself and Your Creativity
For more information contact Anne Walsh at anne.walsh@bpl.bc.ca
Lucy Neatby Workshops 2013
December 29th, 2012 by Holli Yeoh
Let Lucy Neatby be your guide to better knitting as she empowers you to take control of your art.
The West Coast Knitters’ Guild is happy to announce a weekend full of happy stitches with Lucy Neatby this coming October. We are currently accepting registrations for the weekend workshop. More information about both the workshops and how to register can be found here.
Dates: Oct 5-6, 2013 (Saturday & Sunday)
Location: Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, 100 - 2245 W Broadway, Vancouver
Early bird registration ends on January 8, 2013. Regular registration will be available until the workshops fill up and is available on a first come, first served basis.
November Workshops update
October 3rd, 2011 by Holli Yeoh
There are just a few spots left so come and get them while you can!
The WCKG is please to present a series of Workshops with Donna Druchunas.
November 11 - 13, 2011
Donna Druchunas is a well-known knitter who is in high demand as an inspiring teacher and speaker at major fibre fests and on knitting cruises. She taught at Sock Summit 2011 in Oregon and is coming to Vancouver just after stints on a Maritime cruise and the Interweave Knitting Lab in California. We are delighted that she has agreed to give a series of workshops here to share her passion for knitting and design.
The workshops are designed for knitters at the intermediate to advanced level and cover the following topics:
Knitting Socks from Japanese Pattern Books
Design Your Own Lace Patterns
Lithuanian Sock Heels and Toes
Knit to Fit
The classes are presented in a modular fashion, allowing those interested to sign up for one or several sessions. They range in price from $45 for a 3 hour class to $235 for the entire package of 18 hours of instruction. Enrolment is limited to allow for individual attention and interaction. All classes are being offered between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at a convenient, easy to access location on Broadway.
The Friday evening lecture on Lithuanian Socks Heels and Toes is open to everyone, so come and have your Donna Druchunas books signed. $10 admission for those not registered for a class.
This is a great opportunity to expand your knitting horizons at a reasonable cost, close to home, and just in time to apply new skills to holiday projects.
Click here to download the registration form for full details including workshop descriptions and pricing.
Fall 2011 Workshop
June 14th, 2011 by Holli Yeoh
Pull out your calendars and mark them for the Guild’s Fall workshop with Donna Druchunas.
A Long Weekend with Donna Druchunas
Dates: Nov 11-13, 2011 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Location: Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, 100 - 2245 W Broadway, Vancouver
Donna is a busy knitting book author and knitting instructor who teaches on knitting cruises, overseas, at Sock Summit and many other popular events. Donna’s books include Arctic Lace, Ethnic Knitting Exploration and Ethnic Knitting Discover among others.
We’ve planned a long weekend full of events that are sure to pique your interest. Last fall we asked you what sort of workshops you would like to take and we took your requests to heart. We’re offering classes in learning to read Japanese knitting patterns, lace design, and knit to fit among others.
This year we’re presenting three full days of exciting workshops and most of them are 3-hr classes so you can pick and choose your favourites. If you can’t make it to the classes then consider coming to the Friday evening lecture, Lithuanian Socks: Spinning and Knitting. Included with the fee for any one of the workshops is a free pass to attend the Friday evening lecture.
We are again offering an early bird rate that is in effect until the end of the next Guild meeting on July 5th. On July 6th the price goes up to the regular rate. Come to the meeting with your cheque book or send in a cheque to Edita who is handling registration.
A portion of the Guild’s fund raising goes towards our workshops and the early bird rates are subsidized through your generous efforts. The best deal is the full weekend package (all three days plus the evening lecture) for $200. Register early for best selection of classes.
Click here to download the registration form for full details including workshop descriptions and pricing.
Knitting as Voice
April 26th, 2011 by Holli Yeoh 1f51
Give a West Coast Feel to Your Knitting
Vancouver artist and master knitter Julie Pongrac uses the 100 Mile Diet as inspiration, as she shares her journey sourcing and designing with local dyes and fibres.
• Explore traditions in knitting and the influence the modern knitter can affect on the earth’s resources.
• Be inspired by samples of her work, which uses lace and intarsia techniques to create “garment landscapes” that embrace the human form.
The Surrey Museum is hosting a talk by Julie Pongrac.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
1 Session $10
Please pre-register at 604-592-6956
Surrey Museum
17710–56A Avenue
Surrey, BC
www.surrey.ca/heritage
Textile Art for Africa
November 24th, 2010 by Anne Walsh
The Twelve Days of Weaving
November 6th, 2010 by Holli Yeoh
A little Christmas YouTube video to get you in the mood! I know that many of us in the Guild are not weavers, but I’m sure we can all appreciate this video.
WCKG Holiday Craft Sale
November 5th, 2010 by bevg
The West Coast Knitters Guild will be participating in the
Dunbar Community Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, November 27th, 2010
4747 Dunbar Street
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission is $3.00
Come to the second floor (Room 212) and see all the wonderful knitting that our members have done for this sale. We have numerous children’s sweaters, mitts, adult and children’s socks, hats and many more items.
A portion of the money from this sale goes to support Nova House (a safe house for women and children).
WCKG August meeting
July 7th, 2010 by bevg
We do not have a meeting at our usual place in August BUT have a meeting in Stanley Park, see details below:
West Coast Knitters’ Guild
KNIT IN THE PARK
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 9:00 am to 4:00
Where: covered picnic shelter (near the Miniature Railway and the Bus loop and former petting zoo)
What to bring: your knitting and crocheting, your own bag lunch (there is also a food concession at Lumberman’s Arch), and a lawn chair. There are wooden benchs for seating but your own chair would be more confortable.
We love to share patterns, tips and hints, resources, short cuts and anything else we can share. Anyone is welcome so let everyone know and bring a friend.
Knit in the Park
July 7th, 2010 by bevg 14b7
WCKG National Knit in the Park
Gather in Stanley Park at the covered picnic area near the miniature train. Bring your knitting, bagged lunch and a chair to sit in the shade or sun and enjoy the company of other knitters. Exchange ideas, techniques and information about the passion we all enjoy. All day from 9:00 a.m. to dusk.
Everyone is welcome!!
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