Hook Along with Mikey!
Michael Sellick, Creative Director of The Crochet Crowd
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 up-close and personal in the all new Stitch Letto Studio and be among a select few to experience Michael’s entertaining teaching perspective and be on your way to yet another roving tale. www.TheCrochetCrowd.com http://www.YouTube.com/user/MikeyssMail
Tunisian Crochet Basics (10) Beginner
Learn to Tunisian with Mikey
Explore the world of Tunisian crochet as Mikey gets you started with a few basic stitches. Learn simple techniques of preventing a rolling start and discover how to identify the stitches to work with. There’s a lot more to Tunisian than just a simple stitch… so come hook your way to a new concept. Chunky Marble Yarn (bowling ball size) valued at $15 courtesy of James C Brett.
1.5 Hour Workshop – Fri 11:00 to 12:30
Yarn for these hooking projects compliments of Red Heart™! Crochet hooks from Susan Bates.
So You Wanna be a Hooker? (10) Beginner
Learn to be A Hooker with Mikey. Using basic start up skills, you can do a sweater such as this.
The mystical exhibits created by The Crochet Crowd all start from the bottom up! Get in on the ground floor and learn crochet basics from the ‘fibre guru’ himself! Mikey breaks the class down step-by-step from start to finish. He makes learning fun and by the end of the class, you will have new found skills. Plus, he’ll hook you up with some yarn and a crochet hook to take home and send you on your way! 1.5 Hour Workshop – Sat 11:00 to 12:30
Jingle Bell Croc (10) Beginner +
Jingle Bell Croc with Mikey. Just a fun workshop where you can learn the Crocodile and use it for a mini Christmas tree.
Prepare for Christmas and crochet crocodile style as you create a fun 13″ Christmas tree. Mikey takes you through the basics of construction with a hands-on approach. You will also learn how to do the famous crocodile stitch that crocheters love. Felted balls are provided for some jolly decoration.
1.5 Hour Workshop – Fri 5:00 to 6:30
Crack the Crochet Code (10) Beginner to Intermediate
Crack the Code at Creativ Festival with Mikey.
Knowing the English language is great, but what if the pattern is in a language you don’t understand? Learning how to use a crochet diagram eliminates the need for understanding the written copy. In fact, it will open up thousands of patterns that are readily available to you without having to comprehend one word. Learn how to read crochet diagrams and receive some sample patterns to decipher.
1.5 Hour Workshop – Sat 9:00 to 10:30
Entrelac Afghan in A Bag (10) Intermediate
Crochet an Entrelac Afghan. Course materials provide enough to make an entire afghan.
Learn the basics of Entrelac using an afghan hook. Mikey shares the secrets to getting started and what to watch for when creating this pattern. Discover the imaginary ‘L’ that keeps your project working perfectly. This course will provide you enough yarn to finish an entire afghan at home. Kit $30 includes 12 skeins of yarn & afghan hook.
3 Hour Workshop – Sun 9:00 to 12:00
Learn More About Creativ Festival
Creativ Festival is back October 22 to 26, 2014 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building offering 3 days of unbeatable shopping and 5 days of hands-on learning. Choose from 200 workshops and seminars and register for classes individually or save with conference passes.