Erla Wilson has a ‘genetic disposition for sewing’, and a great love of embroidery from a young age, and in 1986 began a home based business, Country Garden, offering smocking and embroidery supplies, lessons, custom orders and gifts. She is a founding member and the ‘Smocking Mentor’ of the Grand Smockers Guild in Cayuga.
She is also the Dean and founder of Dorcas Camp, a five day retreat for Daughters, Mothers & Mentors offering a wide variety of craft, sewing and stitching classes for girls and women of ALL ages and skill levels. She is Grandma to two precious girls, and one handsome grandson, the family genealogist and enjoys gardening, and sharing her needle art skills with anyone who is willing!
Heirloom Sewing by Machine – All Levels
Heirloom sewing by machine refers to machine versions of hand sewing techniques used to embellish plain fabrics during the Victorian Era. Using these techniques you can join French laces, Swiss embroideries, trims and fabrics to create lovely clothing, accessories and gifts that can be used, cherished and handed down from generation to generation. As you master these fine sewing skills you will create a valuable resource notebook for future reference. Be inspired to create, surprised how easy these techniques are and amazed at the new polished level of your sewing skills!
Bring: 3-ring binder, small stapler, sharp scissors, scissors with blunt tips (aka pocket scissors) & glass head pins. Kit $20
6 Hour Workshop
Shadow Embroidery – All Levels
Shadow embroidery is a pretty and quick form of delicate embroidery using a semi-sheer fabric and a single strand of thread. This form of embroidery is a beautiful complement to Heirloom sewing, fine embroidery and smocking. It adds a touch of elegance to garments, décor, linens and keepsakes. Start out with a pair of Imperial Batiste Heirloom pillow slips for yourself, a wedding couple or someone special. You can embroider and embellish ‘His & Hers’, ‘Mr & Mrs’, a name or just a pretty bow. Pre-order in your colour choice to countrygarden@rogers.com with ‘Shadow Embroidery Class’ in the subject line. Bring: 8″ round or 9″ oval hoop. Kit $20
3 Hour Workshop
Heirloom Needlecase – All Levels
Fine Heirloom Embroidery techniques brings your embroidered projects to an impressive level with remarkable accolades. With the right tools and a little practice you will be embellishing handmade as well as purchased garments and all sorts of décor projects with stunning results. Pursue this relaxing and satisfying form of embroidery with Erla and create this sweet needle book to organize and safely store your needles. Kit $5.
3 Hour Workshop
Presented by: A Needle Pulling Thread 
Enjoy this Conference Class sneak peek!
Registration begins at the end of July when our updated website www.csnf.com is released with the class days & times. Class fees are $20 per hour (advance purchase) with kit fees extra.
Creativ Festival is returning to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre but MOVING to the NORTH BUILDING (255 Front St. W.) on new days & times! Thursday, Friday & Saturday, October 15, 16 & 17, 2015 with 5 days of Conference Classes starting Tuesday, October 13th