Change Up your Saltwater Knits - Workshop/Presentation


Date: Mar 4
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Harbour View Room
Workshop

During this three-hour workshop, authors of the popular Saltwater Knits series, Christine LeGrow and Shirley A. Scott will highlight some of the most popular tips and techniques for changing up patterns to suit your individual needs.  A photo slideshow will inspire your own knitting adventures through our history, landscapes, wildlife and architecture.

Shirley and Christine will:

  • guide you through the do’s and don’ts of changing sizes up or down
  • discuss colour combinations
  • explain ways to adjust Saltwater Knits
  • offer tips for the finishing touches that give your knitted items a professional look

Please bring your Saltwater books if you have them, a notepad, pen or pencil, Post It Notes, and all your knitting enthusiasm!

 There will be a relaxation break partway through, we’ll play some of our signature Knitters Trivia, and conclude with a short Q&A.

$30 (HST included), 10% discount for Rooms Members.

Limited spaces! Pre-registration required. To register, please contact Visitor Services at 757-8090. For more information on the workshop please contact Rebecca Howie, rebeccahowie@therooms.ca.

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Toby’s artwork is full of bright, imagined worlds with magical creatures and friends playing together. She says her work is for kids and happy adults – make sure you stop in to look for yourself in the art gallery on level 4.

What magical creature will you create?

Drop-in program – no registration is required.

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Included with cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.

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