Get Started Knitting
Instructor: :Amanda Schwabe
Location: Alpaca Tracks T(h)read Lightly, 820 County Road 18, Oxford Station K0G 1T0
Want to learn to knit or brush up on your knitting skills?
Instructor: Amanda Schwabe
Date: October 16th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30
Location: 820 County Road 18, Oxford Station (at our alpaca farm)
Join us for a fun-filled 2-hour class and learn to cast on and get knitting. Instructor Amanda Schwabe has been teaching knitting for four years and designing patterns for ten, and she'll show you some tips and tricks that many beginning knitters don't learn right away. This class will be enough to get you started with the very basics. If you love it, we'll be holding "next steps" classes.
Cost: $25.00 (includes refreshments and snacks)
Knitting supplies are extra (approx. $10. and a supply kit for knitters will be available for purchase (optional).
Come a little early and meet our alpacas, angora goats, baby doll sheep.
We have room for 6 participants so contact me early so you don't miss out.
Instructor: :Amanda Schwabe
Location: Alpaca Tracks T(h)read Lightly, 820 County Road 18, Oxford Station K0G 1T0
Want to learn to knit or brush up on your knitting skills?
Instructor: Amanda Schwabe
Date: October 16th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30
Location: 820 County Road 18, Oxford Station (at our alpaca farm)
Join us for a fun-filled 2-hour class and learn to cast on and get knitting. Instructor Amanda Schwabe has been teaching knitting for four years and designing patterns for ten, and she'll show you some tips and tricks that many beginning knitters don't learn right away. This class will be enough to get you started with the very basics. If you love it, we'll be holding "next steps" classes.
Cost: $25.00 (includes refreshments and snacks)
Knitting supplies are extra (approx. $10. and a supply kit for knitters will be available for purchase (optional).
Come a little early and meet our alpacas, angora goats, baby doll sheep.
We have room for 6 participants so contact me early so you don't miss out.
Next Steps for Beginning Knitters and Tips & Tricks for Every Knitter
In this series of 2-hour classes, bring your own knitting project and get help, learn new techniques, get mistakes fixed, or continue on your knitting journey, no matter what your level. Beginners from our July class can learn next steps in this class, and more experienced knitters can come with any questions and enjoy knitting in a relaxed, fun setting. Instructor Amanda Schwabe specializes in fixing mistakes and helping you understand the structure of your knitting.
In this series of 2-hour classes, bring your own knitting project and get help, learn new techniques, get mistakes fixed, or continue on your knitting journey, no matter what your level. Beginners from our July class can learn next steps in this class, and more experienced knitters can come with any questions and enjoy knitting in a relaxed, fun setting. Instructor Amanda Schwabe specializes in fixing mistakes and helping you understand the structure of your knitting.
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Registration for Alpaca Tracks T(h)read Lightly Workshops
Upcoming Workshops
Weaving Course
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn to weave. Instructor: Karen Moore Date: February 5th, 12th and 19th Where: 820 County Rd 18 (at our farm) Time: 1:00 - 4:00 Workshop Fee: $113.00 includes use of a loom, all materials, coffee, snacks and HST. Maximum number of participants: 4 Complete Ukrainian Easter Egg (Pysanky) Workshop
This is a three hour workshop. Instructor: Corinne Côté When: March 20th, 2018 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 Workshop Fee: $45.20 includes refreshments, course supplies and HST Maximum number of participants: 10 Full Felting WorkshopsFelted Soap & Dryer Balls
Instructor: Kathy or Corinne When: March 18th or if you have a group of 4 or more, we would be happy to book a private workshop. Where: 820 County Road 18 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 Workshop Fee: $45.20 (includes materials, coffee, tea and HST) Maximum number of participants: 10 8 spots remaining
Nuno Felting a Scarf for Beginners
Instructor: Kathy or Corinne When: If you have a group of 3 or more, we would be happy to book a private workshop. Where: 820 County Road 18, Oxford Station Time: 10:00 - 4:00 pm Workshop Fee: $84.75 (includes materials, lunch, coffee, tea and HST) Special dietary needs will not be provided for. Maximum Number of Participants: 6
Fibrescape Workshop
Instructor: Corinne Cote Where: 820 County Road 18 (at our farm) When: March 11th, 2017 Time: 10:00 - 4:00 Workshop Fee: $96.05 (includes materials, coffee, tea lunch and HST). Special dietary needs will not be provided for. Maximum Number of Participants: 8
Lockspinning Workshop
Instructor: Cheryl Roberts from Fullin Woolens When: Friday, April 8th, 2017 Where: 820 County Road 18, Oxford Station (our farm) Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm Workshop Fee: $75. plus $25 materials fee (all costs include HST) The materials fee is payable directly to the instructor the day of the course. Maximum Number of Participants: 8 5 Spots Remaining
Nuno Felted Cowl Workshop
Instructor: heryl Roberts from Fullin Woolens When: Saturday, April 8th, 2017 Where: 820 County Road 18, Oxford Station (at our farm) Time: 10:00 - 4:00 Workshop Fee: $100 plus $30 materials fee (all costs include HST). The materials fee is payable directly to the instructor the day of the course. Maximum Number of Participants: 8 6 Spots Remaining Felting a Cowl
Indian Cuisine
Instructor: Roshan Aubin When: Thursday, April 20th Where: 820 County Road 18 (at our farm) Time: 2:00 - 6:00 Workshop Fee: $60.00 Maximum Number of Participants: 12 4 Spots Remaining Indian Cuisine
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Wool Felted Dryer Balls Workshop
In this class, we will be wet-felting dryer balls. Why use wool dryer balls? Depending on the make and model of your dryer, dryer balls decrease drying time considerably saving energy and money. Safe for people with sensitive skin Re-usable which is a eco-friendly alternative to disposable dryer sheets. You can scent them with your favourite essential oil if you like. Workshop Descriptions
Felted Soap Workshop
No experience is necessary for our felted soap workshop. In this class we will use an un-scented goat's milk soap that we will felt with hypo-allergenic alpaca fibre. A handcrafted therapeutic soap bar will last much longer if it is felted it is great for mild skin exfoliation. Wet-Felting Workshop
Wet-Felting Mitten Workshop
In this course, you will be given a step by step instructions on how to use alpaca and various other fibres to create a unique pair of felted mittens. 
Fibrescape Workshop
In this one day course you learn how to felt different fibre such as alpaca and wool onto a piece of silk fabric creating an item that could be framed or turned into a cushion. You will have access to a variety of colours and materials so that you can create your own unique design. 
Nuno Felting Scarf Workshop for Beginners
This is a beginner course in nuno felting. You will learn how to combine alpaca &/or wool with fine silk to make a unique scarf reflecting your colour preferences and design. Starting with white or black silk, participants will be able to choose colours from a variety of fibres to incorporate into their scarf design. Each participant will walk away with a finished scarf.
Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop
You will learn to decorate an egg with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using wax-resist (batik) method. The word pysanka comes from the verb pysaty, "to write", as the designs are not painted on, but written with beeswax. You will have enough time to complete two Easter eggs. Please note that you will be given options for different patterns and designs. Workshops with Cheryl Roberts from Fullin Woolens
One of Cheryl's passions is teaching others how to expand their own creative abilities. Cheryl will beoffering workshops on April 10th and April 11th at our farm. 
Lockspinning Workshop
Friday, April 7th Students will be given instruction on how to spin locks two different ways – using locks alone to create a yarn, and spinning locks on a core thread. 
Nuno Felted Cowl Workshop
Saturday, April 8th Students will be given instruction in completing a nuno felted cowl using hand dyed habotai silk, merino wool and added embellishments. All equipment is provided for each student, with the exception of towels. Each student should bring 1 large bath towel and 2 hand towels. 
Indian Cuisine
We invite you to join us for our annual cooking and dining class with Roshan Aubin from Aubin Farm on Thursday, April 20th. Roshan will share her love of cooking as we prepare an East Indian meal which we will later enjoy as a sit-down meal. This is a great afternoon of learning and socializing. The menu includes: pakoras with sauce, beef curry, vegetable curry, khichdi (rice and beans) and gulab jam. |
