Upcoming Events
Here is our list of live and virtual events: pop ups, events, and classes held at Numana Yarns, vendor shows, plus our twice-monthly Yarn n' Yak event! If you are in the area, we'd love to see you!
Pop Ups and Events at Numana Yarns
Imagine Yarn & Doodlebug Studio Pop Up
October 28, 2023, 11:00 - 5:00
Anel from Imagine Yarn and Gail from Doodlebug Studio will both be here, plus they will be running two felting classes during the day!
Sweater Weather Pop Up
November 4, 2023, 11:00 - 4:00
Come and visit multiple vendors as we are opening up the dye studio floor once again! Vendor list and social event details will be announced soon on the event page!
Classes
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Mosaic Knitting: Hat or Cowl - with Sarah Ross
September 28, October 5, & 12, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Have you ever wanted to learn colour work knitting but thought it would be too difficult? Learn to knit a hat or a cowl using the mosaic technique, and you will be amazed.
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Learn to Spin on a Spindle - with Elana Goodfellow
September 30, 2023, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
This three hour class is for those who are new to spinning, wheel spinners, and those needing a refresher! We will learn the basics of spinning and plying on a suspended spindle.
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Spinning It Up a Notch - with Elana Goodfellow
October 11, 2023, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Are you a self-taught wheel spinner, or have been out of practice for awhile? master spinner Elana will teach you tricks to improve your techniques and help you figure out how to solve your spinning issues! Further details and registration links will be posted at a later date.
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Crochet Intensive: Slip Knot to Treble Stitch - with Susan Chin
October 15, 22, 29, & November 5, 2023, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Our beginner class teaches the basics of crochet over four sessions. This includes the foundation chain, single crochet, half double and double crochet, treble, as well as crocheting into chain spaces -- many of the ways crochet is stitched in a flat (worked back and forth) fabric. We’ll also look at ways to hold a hook and yarn, stitch tension, pattern terminology, how to read a pattern, join new yarn and weave in ends.
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Dyeing For Fun with Food Colouring - with Tammy Bylsma
October 18 & 25, 2023, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
This course is for those who are interested in dyeing wool, but don't want to invest in dedicated equipment to continue dyeing at home - just use what's already in your kitchen!
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Felting Classes - with Anel from Imagine Yarn and Gail from Doodlebug Studio
October 28, 2023, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join Anel and Gail for Felting Fun Day! We have a great day planned with two classes so you can learn two different felting techniques:
- 11:30 am - 2:30 pm: Nuno Felted Scarf - You will learn the process of nuno felting on a silk scarf with different wools to make a beautiful wearable piece of art. More Information & Registration
- 3:00 - 5:00 pm: Felted Gnome - You will learn the basics of needle felting while creating an adorable gnome.
Thrummed Mittens - with Sarah Ross
November 1, 8, & 15, 2023, 6:30 - 8:80 pm
Have you ever tried wearing thrummed mittens in the winter? They are super-thick, super-warm mittens that can keep your hands warm in the coldest and bleakest of winters. Knit with worsted weight or chunky yarn, and with pieces of warm woollen fleece knitted in, these mittens will knit up fast.
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Weaving classes - with Angela Ashton
Planned for fall/winter 2023
- Weaving Curious?
- Intro to Rigid Heddle Weaving
- Intro to Inkle Loom Weaving
Vendor Shows
Prairie Fibre Festival
September 16, 11:00 - 4:00 pm, Lacombe Memorial Centre, 5214 50 Ave, Lacombe, AB
I'll be back, and will be bringing my whole shop with me! Follow @prairiefibrefestival on Instagram and Facebook, and be sure to sign up for their newsletter! They also have a new website!
Knit City Vancouver - Show Sponsor
September 23, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, September 24, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, PNE Forum, 2901 E Hastings St.Vancouver, BC
Workshops run September 22 - 24. Evening events September 22 & 23.
For event information, go to www.knitsocial.ca.
Monthly
Yarn n' Yak
Every other Tuesday in the shop, starting at 7:00 PM until we feel like going home!
Bring a project to work on, visit with other fibre lovers, and show off some finished projects.
