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Fibre at Fern Retreat I am excited to announce that I have been invited to be a teacher at the Fibre at Fern Retreat this year.  The retreat takes place the weekend of April 12-14th in Orillia.  What is Fibre at Fern?  It is an all-inclusive weekend fibre event at Fern Resort in Orillia, including classes, marketplace, fashion show, delicious food and drink, resort amenities, and a weekend away with friends!   I will be teaching the following classes:   - GEMS: Gauge, Ease, Measurements, Size - Socks a la Carte - Choosing the right type of yarn when substituting Think about...

JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14TH AS WE CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY! Make it a morning where we can celebrate Valentine's Day by making a Crochet Striped Heart Hot Pad.  Printed instructions will be provided, with two colours of Lily Sugar & Cream cotton yarn to complete your hot pad.  Please bring with you a 5.00mm crochet hook. Coffee, tea and treats will be available. Click here to register:  https://ariverofyarn.ca/products/valentines-day-crochet-striped-heart-hot-pad?_pos=1&_sid=d008717dc&_ss=r  

Building Blocks KAL Course Part 1 - 6-week course Beginning on February 2nd, we will be offering part 1 of the Building Blocks Course.  This course is designed to improve your knitting skills one block at a time.  Click here  for more information and to register for the course. 

Learn to Knit or Crochet Classes All Learn to Knit or Crochet Classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 10 am to 12 pm.  Instruction is free with the purchase of a $30 'Learn to...' Kit.  This kit includes detailed written instructions, yarn, needles or hook, and a printed pattern for a beginner project.  Number of participants is limited to four for each session.  If you wish to sign up for a lesson please email ariverofyarn@gmail.com or call 705-740-3881, to schedule your lesson in advance.  All classes take place at the studio.