Every spring we welcome back the swans, but they don’t stay forever! Why not make your very own posable hand-felted soft and cuddly swan? Learn about the history and process of felting, explore assembly techniques, and create your very own miniature swan to stay with you or someone you know the whole year through!

Would you like to learn how to macramé home décor items for yourself or to give as gifts? In this introductory workshop, you will learn to tie the 4 key knots used in macramé. With this knowledge, you will be able to create more items by yourself at home, or participate in future workshops for more complex projects. You will learn a little about the history of macramé, about the variety of cords available and how to choose the best one for your future projects. Judy will demonstrate how to tie each knot and each participant will be provided with the materials necessary to practice each knot while creating a tiny plant hanger of their own.

This workshop is the next step for those who learned to tie macramé knots in Introduction to Macramé, or who already know how to tie 4 basic knots. With guidance from instructor Judy Tomlin, participants will macramé a 12” x 30” wall-hanging using two colours of recycled cotton cord.

Learn the basic techniques of the beautiful and functional artform of macramé, including a variety of different types of knots, and how to select and prepare your cords. At the end of the day, you’ll take home a handcrafted tiny plant hanger.

Learn the basic techniques of the beautiful and functional artform of macramé, including a variety of different types of knots, and how to select and prepare your cords. At the end of the day, you’ll take home a handcrafted tiny plant hanger.

Learn to wet felt a 3-d vessel using a flat resist and wool with textile artist Carolyn Steele Lane. This in-person afternoon class is suitable for beginner and intermediate felters. Supplies are provided, but you may also bring your own favourite colours of roving wool from home.