STUDIO DRAWING CLASSES - ALL LEVELS 2019

STUDIO DRAWING CLASS:  Four Friday mornings, July 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2019, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at Meadowbrook Studio in Cape Breton, 1886 Meadow Road, Goose Cove, Nova Scotia. Beautiful environment - fun class. All skill levels welcome.

Supply list: Drawing paper (9 x 11 approx), coloured drawing paper, drawing pencils (H, B, 2B, 4B, 6B), vine charcoal, pencil crayons (optional), white conte or pastel pencil (Jane can provide), eraser (white or kneadable), drawing pens/ink (optional) (Jane can provide).

Our sessions will focus on drawing different kinds of subjects and the particular techniques used to solve related problems. Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects to class to work on after the exercises, or projects may be suggested.

As always, there will be a brief reading at the beginning, so don’t be late if you want to hear it. Feel free to arrive around 9:45 am to get yourself settled so the class can begin right at 10. A two hour class passes very quickly!

Fees:  The fee is $60 for the four classes ($30 for teens). I would appreciate receiving the full fee in cash at the first class.

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LEARN TAPESTRY WEAVING - WEAVE A LANDSCAPE IMAGE

WHEN:  Tuesdays, April 10 & 17, 2018

WHERE: Eweknit store in Toronto (832 Bloor St. West, N side of Bloor just W of Shaw)

BRING YOUR BASIC TAPESTRY SKILLS, LEARNED IN AN INTRO CLASS, TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND WEAVE A LANDSCAPE IMAGE INTO A BEAUTIFUL TAPESTRY! IF YOU ALREADY KNOW THE BASICS, YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THIS CLASS! BRING YOUR OWN IMAGE OR CHOOSE FROM ONE PROVIDED.

SIGN UP ONLINE AT EWEKNIT

PHONE: (416) 530-4438

EMAIL: INFO@EWEKNIT.CA

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LEARN TO WEAVE TAPESTRY!

Intro Class:

WHEN:  Tuesdays, March 20 & 27, 6-9 pm

WHERE:  Eweknit store in Toronto (832 Bloor St. West, N side of Bloor just W of Shaw); register online or call the store

ALREADY TAKEN THE INTRO CLASS? YOU MIGHT CONSIDER THE LEVEL 2 CLASS WHERE YOU WILL WEAVE A TAPESTRY WITH A LANDSCAPE IMAGE - SEE POST.

Beautiful tapestry recently completed by a student!

Beautiful tapestry recently completed by a student!

TEXTILE SHOW AT GAS - GERRARD ART SPACE

WHEN?

January 10 - 28, 2018

Reception:  Saturday, January 13th, 3-6pm

WHERE?

GAS - GERRARD ART SPACE

1475 Gerrard Street East (just E of Coxwell) Toronto, ON M4L 2A1

Hours: Wed-Sun 2pm-7pm/Mon-Tues CLOSED

I have four framed washi paper and stitching pieces in this group show. Hope you can check it out. Join me at the Reception on Saturday if you can!

Here  is a sneak peak of one of my pieces . . . 

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INTRO TO TAPESTRY CLASSES IN JANUARY

TWO SETS OF INTRO CLASSES:

WHEN:  Tuesday, January 9 & Tuesday, January 16 6-9 pm

OR

WHEN:  Tuesday, January 16 & Tuesday, January 23 6-9 pm

SOLD OUT

WHERE:  Eweknit store in Toronto (832 Bloor St. West, N side of Bloor just W of Shaw)

Already taken the Intro class? You might consider the Level 2 class where you will weave a tapestry with a Landscape image - see post below.

Contact me if you would like a private lesson.

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TAPESTRY CLASS LEVEL 2 - LANDSCAPE

WHEN:  Tuesday, February 13 & Tuesday February 20, 2018

WHERE: Eweknit store in Toronto (832 Bloor St. West, N side of Bloor just W of Shaw)

Bring your basic tapestry skills, learned in an Intro class, to the next level and weave a LANDSCAPE image into a beautiful tapestry! If you already know the basics, you are welcome to join this class! Bring your own image or choose from one provided.

Sign up online at Eweknit

phone: (416) 530-4438

email: info@eweknit.ca

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WEAVE A CUSHION COVER!

INTRODUCTION TO FLOOR LOOM WEAVING

WHEN:  Saturday, December 16, 10 am - 6 pm

WHERE:  Eweknit store in Toronto (832 Bloor St. West, N side of Bloor just W of Shaw)

Learn the fundamentals of weaving and take home a cushion cover! All materials provided. Weave on a beautiful Schacht loom in the new weaving studio at Eweknit. Great gift or addition to your own living room. 

Sign up online at Eweknit

phone: (416) 530-4438

email: info@eweknit.ca

 

No experience required!

No experience required!

LEARN TO WEAVE TAPESTRY! CANCELLED

Introduction to Tapestry Workshop

When:  6-9 p.m., Tues, Dec 12 & Tues, Dec 19, 2017

WHERE:  Eweknit, 832 Bloor St. W., Toronto  (N side, just W of Shaw)

HOW DO I REGISTER:  Online or call the store at 416-530-4438

Join me in Eweknit's beautiful downstairs weaving studio. You will produce your own finished tapestry. Perfect for a holiday gift or for your own space. Small class setting.

Sign up online at Eweknit

or call:  416-530-4438

I enjoy sharing my love of colour and textiles with students. Hope you can join us!

Beautiful student work from a Eweknit tapestry class!

Beautiful student work from a Eweknit tapestry class!

INTRODUCTION TO FLOOR LOOM WEAVING

WEAVE A SHAWL! 

Saturday, December 16, 2017

When:  10 am to 6 pm, Saturday, December 16, 2017

Where:  Eweknit, 832 Bloor St. W., Toronto  

How do I register:  Online (see link below) or call the store at 416-530-4438

Welcome to the world of fabric weaving! Weaving is a skill and craft that is found all over the world, has great variation, and is thousands of years old.

Join a small group workshop (maximum 5 students) in a lively studio setting that is part of the beautiful Eweknit yarn shop and location of many fibre-based workshops and classes. No experience required.

You will learn some of the fundamentals of weaving and then learn to weave on a Schacht jack loom with a warp all prepared for you to begin. You will weave a shawl that you will take home. Makes a great gift!

 

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INTRODUCTION TO FLOOR LOOM WEAVING: Weave a Pillow Cover!

This was a great workshop! hope you can join us for for another one in future! see below for pictures of the wonderful work these students produced - ALL BEGINNERS WHO HAD NEVER WOVEN ON A FLOOR LOOM BEFORE. AMAZING!!

Saturday, November 11, 2017

When:  10 am to 2 pm with a short break for lunch on Saturday, November 11, 2017

Where:  Eweknit, 832 Bloor St. W., Toronto  

How do I registerOnline (see link below) or call the store at 416-530-4438

Welcome to the world of fabric weaving! Weaving is a skill and craft that is found all over the world, has great variation, and is thousands of years old.

Join a small group pop-up workshop (maximum 5 students) in a lively studio setting that is part of the beautiful Eweknit yarn shop and location of many fibre-based workshops and classes. 

You will learn some of the fundamentals of weaving and then learn to weave on a Schacht jack loom with a warp all prepared for you to begin. You will weave a square that you will take home with you so you can make it into the face of a pillow for your home or as a gift.

 

Learning to pull the beater from the middle, treadling at the same time. Nice colour choices!

Learning to pull the beater from the middle, treadling at the same time. Nice colour choices!

Such a professional looking piece! Surface threads get cut off at the end. Treadling in sock feet - love the purple socks!

Such a professional looking piece! Surface threads get cut off at the end. Treadling in sock feet - love the purple socks!

Change of colour with a new bobbin in the shuttle.

Change of colour with a new bobbin in the shuttle.

Such a great group! Thanks for joining me. Hope to see you again. Send me pics of the finished pillows or the finished fabric! (I think I missed taking a pic of one student's work - send it to me and I'll post it.)

Such a great group! Thanks for joining me. Hope to see you again. Send me pics of the finished pillows or the finished fabric! (I think I missed taking a pic of one student's work - send it to me and I'll post it.)

INTRODUCTION TO TAPESTRY

Tuesday, November 28 and Tuesday, December 5, 2017 (revised dates)

6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

&

many more Tuesdays during the remaining fall and winter

at

Eweknit and Craft store, 832 Bloor St. West, Toronto

Fall Hours
Mon-Weds: 12-7pm, Thurs: 12-9pm, Friday: 12-7pm, Saturday: 10-6pm, Sunday: 12-5pm,

phone: (416) 530-4438; email: info@eweknit.ca

Enrolment is limited. Enrol online

or contact the store directly to enrol

Join us for a light-hearted approach to tapestry. You will learn traditional techniques while producing your own contemporary tapestry. Be warned - tapestry can be addictive!  Scroll down to see a few pictures.

 

 

Monochrome tapestry using basic tapestry techniques including single and double soumak, fringes, bubbles and roving.

Monochrome tapestry using basic tapestry techniques including single and double soumak, fringes, bubbles and roving.

Tapestry using more advanced interlock techniques - you can learn these in the level 2 class offered later in the year.

Tapestry using more advanced interlock techniques - you can learn these in the level 2 class offered later in the year.

Tapestry class at Eweknit - great environment to work in - weaving heaven!

Tapestry class at Eweknit - great environment to work in - weaving heaven!

FIBRE FESTIVAL 2017

Friday, October 6 (12 noon to 5 pm)

Saturday October 7 - Tuesday October 10 inclusive (10 am to 5 pm)

Baddeck Fire Hall (to the left of the Baddeck Library)

Join us for an all-textile show of inspiring colours, textures and great ideas.

The Fibre Festival is organized by the South Haven Weavers Guild.

The Festival is a Celtic Colours annual event. 

 

Alpaca and Silk Scarves/Shawls - large, soft and luxurious!

Alpaca and Silk Scarves/Shawls - large, soft and luxurious!

Lots of Ikat Scarves and Shawls available. Check out my blog for info on Ikat technique

Lots of Ikat Scarves and Shawls available. Check out my blog for info on Ikat technique