Welcome to our classroom.
At Kelowna Yarn & Needlecrafts we strive to offer a range of workshops through our innovative, building block style curriculum. All our workshops are taught by experienced crafts people who love sharing their knowledge and experience with students. Workshops are capped at 6 participants in each session to ensure you get the attention you require to gain confidence and enjoy your learning experience in our relaxed shop setting.
Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Register now to secure your spot today.
Classes
Cast Offs and Increasing
Expand your knowledge of increasing and casting off to take your knitting to the next level.
Cost: $ 20.00
Expand your knowledge of increasing and casting off to take your knitting to the next level.
Cost: $ 20.00
Casting On and Decreasing
Take your knitting up a notch starting from your cast on edge as you learn a variety of cast on and decreasing methods.
Cost: $ 20.00
Take your knitting up a notch starting from your cast on edge as you learn a variety of cast on and decreasing methods.
Cost: $ 20.00
Introduction to Portuguese Knitting
If you know how to throw or pick, maybe it's time to learn how to flick!
Cost: $ 55.00
If you know how to throw or pick, maybe it's time to learn how to flick!
Cost: $ 55.00
Knit, Felt & Embellish
Make a unique yarn pot with knitting, felting, and embellishing.
Cost: $ 35.00
Make a unique yarn pot with knitting, felting, and embellishing.
Cost: $ 35.00
Knitting in the Round
This class offers a basic introduction to knitting in the round while you create a hat or cowl.
Cost: $ 55.00
This class offers a basic introduction to knitting in the round while you create a hat or cowl.
Cost: $ 55.00
Learn to Knit
Our learn to knit class is perfect for those new to knitting or needing a refresher.
Cost: $ 75.00
Our learn to knit class is perfect for those new to knitting or needing a refresher.
Cost: $ 75.00
Mixing Yarns in Weaving
Learn how to combine yarns for a design-as-you-go stash-busting project using a rigid heddle loom.
Cost: $ 40.00
Learn how to combine yarns for a design-as-you-go stash-busting project using a rigid heddle loom.
Cost: $ 40.00
Next Steps in Weaving
Learn tips and techniques to take your rigid heddle weaving to the next level.
Cost: $ 75.00
Learn tips and techniques to take your rigid heddle weaving to the next level.
Cost: $ 75.00
Steek This! Cup Cozy
Introduction to Fair Isle knitting and the art of the steek, all in one cute little cup cozy.
Cost: $ 55.00
Introduction to Fair Isle knitting and the art of the steek, all in one cute little cup cozy.
Cost: $ 55.00
Building Blocks - Finishing School
Learn how to finish your knitting projects like a professional.
Cost: $ 20.00
Learn how to finish your knitting projects like a professional.
Cost: $ 20.00
Build Your Own Sweater
Bring a pattern you have been wanting to knit and we provide the assistance.
Cost: $ 99.00
Bring a pattern you have been wanting to knit and we provide the assistance.
Cost: $ 99.00
Colour Play
Explore colour theory and your personal colour story while knitting a beautiful project.
Cost: $ 55.00
Explore colour theory and your personal colour story while knitting a beautiful project.
Cost: $ 55.00
Learn to Spin on a Spinning Wheel
Explore the ins and outs of this ancient art, the various types of spinning wheels, fibres to use, and how to spin.
Cost: $ 125.00
Explore the ins and outs of this ancient art, the various types of spinning wheels, fibres to use, and how to spin.
Cost: $ 125.00
Project-A-Long
Bring a project or projects you are struggling with and our expert teacher will help you get back on your way.
Cost: $ 99.00
Bring a project or projects you are struggling with and our expert teacher will help you get back on your way.
Cost: $ 99.00
Weave a Scarf in a Day
Turn a single ball of yarn into a beautiful and unique scarf in one day using the versatile rigid heddle loom, aka the Knitter's Loom.
Cost: $ 75.00
Turn a single ball of yarn into a beautiful and unique scarf in one day using the versatile rigid heddle loom, aka the Knitter's Loom.
Cost: $ 75.00
Short Row Like a Pro
Learn different methods of short rowing for shaping garments, and when to use them.
Cost: $ 20.00
Learn different methods of short rowing for shaping garments, and when to use them.
Cost: $ 20.00
Workshop Policies:
Please note registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Payment of fees is required with registration. Workshop fees are non-refundable.
If the workshop is cancelled by Kelowna Yarn & Needlecrafts or the instructor, attempts will be made to re-schedule or a credit for a future workshop registration will be issued. Make up sessions for students will be at the discretion of the instructor.
Workshop supply lists and homework are posted with each class. Please come to class with your homework completed (usually a gauge swatch) to ensure you are able to get the most out of your time with the instructor.
Please note registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Payment of fees is required with registration. Workshop fees are non-refundable.
If the workshop is cancelled by Kelowna Yarn & Needlecrafts or the instructor, attempts will be made to re-schedule or a credit for a future workshop registration will be issued. Make up sessions for students will be at the discretion of the instructor.
Workshop supply lists and homework are posted with each class. Please come to class with your homework completed (usually a gauge swatch) to ensure you are able to get the most out of your time with the instructor.