Let daring designer Paula Lishman, knitting blogger Michelle Nguyen and designer/teacher Christine Bossart expand your knitting repertoire!
Paula Lishman is an innovative, daring designer who has worked for over 35 years manufacturing a fur yarn and designing fur yarn garments, unparalleled in look, warmth and supple comfort! She actively promotes an environmentally aware attitude towards fur, preferring to work with Canada’s wild beaver. The fur used is taken in harmony with the natural checks and balances of nature. Paula has been President of the Fur Council of Canada for the past 8 years and believes in the sustainable use of Canada’s precious renewable resources.
Fur Yarn: Flair & Functionality
Paula Lishman Design
Paula’s background as a fibre artist led her in the early 70’s to experiment first with leather, then fur pelts, cut by hand into a narrow strip or yarn. The resultant double-faced, flexible fur fabric changed forever the International Fur Trade. Share her journey with pictures and garments in an intimate, colourful and humorous session.
Room 105 – Fri 12:30 / Sat 12:30
Michelle Nugyen
Michelle Nguyen got into the fibre arts business blogging about knitting. Combining an English Degree with a passion for all things yarn was a winning combination as the blog thrived and created opportunity for experimentation. Michelle is now head dyer and founder of Stitch Please, a yarn company located in Burlington, Ontario. Stitch Please specializes in bright, fun colours that can be hard to find. Check out her blog at www.StitchesBeSlippin.com or Etsy store www.Etsy.com/ca/Shop/StitchPleaseYarns
Swatch Out!
Swatch Out!
Afraid to start a big project because your gauge may be wrong? Well, swatching to determine gauge is the important first step to getting it right. The second step is to start your swatching education now! Michelle covers all the basics, from how to make and measure a swatch and how needle size as well as needle material can change your gauge to blocking and hanging your swatch. Get the tips you need to make swatching a much more enjoyable activity.
Discovery Centre – Fri 1:30 / Sat 1:30
Steeking without Fear
Steeking Without Fear
Michelle guides you through the most terrifying thing you will ever do as a knitter… cut your knitting. With a little bit of knowledge and a lot of visual aids, she’ll explore ideal materials for steeking, the different techniques involved and some very interesting ways steeking can be applied to everyday projects.
Room 105 – Fri 3:30 / Sat 3:30
Christina Bossart is the designer and teacher behind Lone Maple Studio. In addition to knitting, mostly socks, Christina enjoys spinning and rigid heddle weaving under the watchful eye of her orange kitten, Jack. Visit her blog at www.LoneMapleStudio.com. Sponsored by: Georgian Bay Fibre Co.
The Right Fibre at the Right Time
The Right Fibre at the Right Time
Learn about the inherent differences between fibre types and how and when to use them. Find out about various animal, plant and man-made fibres, their structure and best uses. See how they are applied in hand and machine spun yarns and how to best use them in your knitting and crochet projects. Join us… for a healthy dose of fibre!
Discovery Centre – Fri 11:30 / Sat 11:30
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- Creativ Festival, International Centre, Entrance 1, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON Canada L4V 1E8
- Free parking! Friday, April 24 – 10am to 7pm & Saturday, April 25 – 10am to 6pm. Get in early at 9am with advance tickets and e-tickets.
- All sessions are free with admission and no pre-registration required! Buy advance tickets now.