Michael Sellick is North America’s leading male crochet video host on YouTube. He’s fun, a bit quirky and really passionate about the yarn arts. But it doesn’t stop there as Michael is always adding a new passion to his hooking repertoire. Get in on the ground floor and be among a select few to get Michael’s entertaining teaching perspective on and launch you into yet another fibre escapade. www.TheCrochetCrowd.com http://www.youtube.com/user/mikeyssmail
Warp & Weave (8) Beginner
Here’s your chance to get started weaving using a table top loom. Michael guides you through setting up the yarn on your loom (warping) and provides yarn knowledge (which yarns work best for your project). Learn tips to keep your tension consistent and project looking professional as you try weaving a variety of different patterns. Yarn compliments of Red Heart™. 15” Schacht Cricket Looms used in class available to purchase at a special student rate of $169 tax included. Pick up at 5pm on the day of the class.
3 Hour Workshop
Yarn for all below projects compliments of Red Heart™! Crochet Hooks from Susan Bates!
Kick Start a Crochet Afghan (10) All Levels
Crochet along with Mikey and begin this brand new afghan. Get the insider scoop to understand the basics of this seemingly challenging yet easy wave pattern. And, discover effective ways to cheat if you need to add or remove stitches! Red Heart is providing 10 balls of yarn for you to complete this project at home. Pre-requisite: Knowledge of crochet basics. Kit $25
3 Hour Workshop
Let’s Scarf It (10) All Levels
Learn tips, tricks and techniques to crochet 3 different scarf patterns. Build your skills and let Mikey get you started on all 3 Red Heart patterns – Spectrum, Butterfly and Infinity scarves! Finish them at home with the yarn supplied by Red Heart! Pre-requisite: Knowledge of crochet basics.
1.5 Hour Workshop
T-Strap Baby Booty Camp (10) Beginner +
Crochet these gorgeous super cute T-strap Baby Booties with Mikey as he takes you step-by-step through single crochet, increasing and decreasing. A great baby shower item! Pre-requisite: Knowledge of crochet basics.
1.5 Hour Workshop
Crochet Your Way (10) Absolute Beginner
Mikey gets you started on your first ever crochet adventure. He’ll cover the basics of single, double and half double crochet and encourage you to find your own rhythm. Crochet your way and be happy!
1.5 Hour Workshop
Class registration will begin in late July 2013. Watch for updates here on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca
Where is this going to take place? I don’t see a location, just a date. Or am I a dummy and just don’t see it? Help please.
Betty Radcliffe
when does the 25.00 ;project start.
WHEN DOES THE 25.00 ;PROJECT START.I WANT IN.
Betty Radcliffe – Date and times aren’t listed on our blog. Our conference runs from October 23-27, 2013 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building), Toronto ON Canada. The dates and times are released in our conference brochure which will be released on July 31st 2013. Check out http://www.creativfestival.ca for more details and to sign up for our enews list!
Tammy – I believe you are referring to ‘Kick Start a Crochet Afghan’. The kit is $25, however there is a fee for the workshop itself. Details will be available on July 31st that include costs, dates, times and how to register.